January 10, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 33

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Electoral bonds regressive; ensure state funding of parties: Yechury

FA Cup: Seagulls beat Crystal Palace

Former PLA chief to be prosecuted for corruption

national, Page 5

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Deferment of polls unlikely: Ravi

AGREEMENT COULD CAUSE CHANGE IN POLL SCHEDULE Tinakali Sümi

DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): Even as the clamour for “Solution before Election”, against holding of the Assembly election in Nagaland, has been voiced out by various civil society organizations including elected representatives, government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. Ravi on Tuesday categorically stated that postponement of elections in Nagaland was unlikely. Holding of elections is the mandate of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and postponement of elections was “unlikely” unless there was “sufficient substantive change in the facts on the ground,” he said. “I believe an Agreement resolving the Naga political issue could constitute such a change,” Ravi said in an exclusive telephonic interview with Nagaland Post. In this regard, Ravi has called upon the Naga civil societies and intellectuals to urge the negotiating Naga groups to be “more realistic in their approach”.

‘Ntl anthem in movie halls not mandatory’ NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (PTI): Reversing its order, the Supreme Court today held that playing of national anthem in cinema halls before screening of films is no longer mandatory and left it to a government panel to frame guidelines on this sensitive matter. The court said that playing of national anthem in cinema halls before screening of movies would now be optional and in that case the audience will have to stand as a show of respect. The direction came a day after the Centre made a plea to the apex court to modify its November 30, 2016 order that made it mandatory for cinema halls to play the national anthem. The court, while emphasising that citizens were bound to show respect to the national anthem, said that a 12-member interministerial committee, set up by the Centre, would take a final call on various aspects including playing of national anthem in cinema halls. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said that the committee should “comprehensively” look into all the aspects related to playing of national anthem in its entirety.

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“I assure you that I use safe ingredients and not chemical to ripen the fruits.” K Y M C

R.N. Ravi (NP File)

Excerpts of the interview NP: Various Naga Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including Government of Nagaland have requested Government of India to postpone the ensuing Assembly election in Nagaland. In the last few days CSOs have come out with memorandums demanding ‘Solution before Election’. Is it likely that elections would be postponed? Ravi: I am aware of and respectful to the popular Naga sentiments. The people are eager for an early solution. I can assure you that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to an early solution and I am doing my best for early solution. However,

you would appreciate that an agreement requires consent of both the parties. An agreement is like jumping a well. You can’t jump it one foot short! The question now is to bridge that last one foot! I believe it is possible with each side realistically understanding the position and difficulties of the other. Until then the small gap remains keeping the solution away. As for holding the elections to the state legislature, I have said so in the past also, it is the mandate of the Election Commission which is an independent body. It is unlikely to postpone the elections beyond the due date unless there is sufficient substantive change in the facts on the ground. I believe an Agreement resolving the Naga political issue could constitute such a change. I would urge the Naga Civil Societies and intellectuals to urge also the negotiating Naga groups to be more realistic in their approach. NP: Then how soon can Naga people expect

Government of India and the Naga Political Groups ( N S C N - I M & WC o f NNPGs) to sign the final agreement? Ravi: The peace process is at an advanced stage. With the NSCN (I-M), which has been spearheading the talks for over 20 years from Naga side, the substantive issues have been, by and large, resolved. Sincere efforts are on to resolve some remaining symbolic issues. These are sensitive on both sides. Now the NNPGs also have joined the Peace Process. They have, so far, shown commendable maturity necessary for the success. I am hopeful of eventually reaching the Agreement soon. However as you know an agreement needs consensus of both the parties. While my endeavour is to conclude it as soon as possible, I can’t unilaterally set a deadline. I assure the Naga people that the parties involved are working hard for an expeditious conclusion of the Peace Process. I am grateful to the Naga civil societies for their constructive role in the peace process.

One must learn to tolerate in a democracy: SC NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (PTI): Freedom of speech and expression of the media must be allowed to the “fullest” and the press may not be hauled up for defamation for “some wrong reporting”, Supreme Court has observed. The observation came from a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra which refused to entertain an appeal against a Patna High Court order quashing a defamation complaint against a journalist and a media house. “In a democracy, you (petitioner) must learn to tolerate,” the bench, also comprising Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud, said. “There could be some error or enthusiasm in reporting an alleged scam. But, we must allow freedom of speech and expression to press at the fullest. There may be some wrong reporting. For that they need not be hauled up for defamation,” the apex court said. Referring to its earlier verdict, it said the provision may be constitutional, but an alleged incorrect news item about a scam does not amount to the offence of defamation.

Stage set to celebrate 1st ‘Naga Day’ today Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 9 (NPN): Stage is all set to celebrate the first ‘Naga Day’ at Khuochiezie local ground here on Wednesday under the aegis of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and to be hosted by Angami Public Organisation on the theme “Nagas without borders”. Speaking to Nagaland Post, FNR convenor, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier said an open invitation had been sent to all tribal organisations and underground groups. He added that seating arrangements had been made for 15,000 people. Referring to FNR meeting held at Sechu Zubza on September 9, 2107 and how the concept of Naga Day came about, Aier asserted that it would be a purely socio-cultural event and that there was nothing political about it. The FNR convener said Naga Day was scheduled on January 10 as it was on this day that the memorandum for Naga Hills was submitted by Naga Club to Simon Commission in 1929. He added the event

was aimed at reaffirming that “Nagas are one, no matter where we are”, even as he urged Nagas to spontaneously celebrate the day. He asserted that FNR wanted to empower Naga people. Aier, however, clarified that FNR did not own Naga Day, adding that Nagas could celebrate the day at their own respective levels. Meanwhile, delegates from Myanmar, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam have already arrived in the State capital while more are expected to reach by Wednesday morning. Aier claimed that FNR had received expression of solidarity from Nagas living in Australia and America. Appeals: FNR has once again appealed to all to participate in the “historic First Naga Day”. In an appeal, FNR said the decision to organise Naga Day was taken only after consulting with Naga apex organizations. Meanwhile, FNR announced that Nagaland government has assured to allow all interested state government officials to attend the Naga Day.

Lt Gen Gopal takes over as GOC 3 Corps

Lt. Gen. Gopal R

DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): Lt Gen Gopal R on Tuesday took over as the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3 (Spear) Corps. Lt. Gen. Gopal took over the command from Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan, who will be proceeding to his new posting at Army Headquarters, New Delhi. According to a defence press release, Gen. Gopal, an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College, is an infantry officer from the 8th Gorkha Rifles. He held several commands, staff and instructional appointments. Both the outgoing and new GOCs conveyed their best wishes to people of the North-eastern States.

NPRAAF urges Prez to No provision to defer polls RSS to organise largest cadres gathering in NE promulgate ordinance Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): Even as the calls for postponement of impending State Assembly Elections 2018 grew louder, the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) has urged the President of India to “directly intervene” by utilising Article 123 of the Constitution, which confers upon the President legislative powers to promulgate ordinances. In a representation addressed to the President of India, NPRAAF president, Wedieu Kronu, secretary, Thejawetuo Metha, and secretary, William Kikon, said currently the popular opinion in Nagaland was that the Government of India postpone the polls in the interest of peace and a final solution. In the event of the Election Commission of India notifying election dates, the NPRAAF opined that the President seek the recommen-

dation of the Union Cabinet to pass an Ordinance stalling the State Assembly after the completion of current tenure, which expires on March 13, 2018. And thereafter, the NPRAAF said President’s Rule be imposed instead of allowing the incumbents to function as the caretaker government until a new government was installed. NRAAF maintained that such a situation would give ample time for both the government of India and Nagaland including other Naga National Groups, which were yet to join the peace talks, to engage in a meaningful dialogue leading to final settlement of the Naga issue. NPRAAF stated that it was the right time for the President to promulgate an ordinance which was meant to address extraordinary circumstances that arose when Parliament was in recess.

DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): In keeping with its professed role as ‘facilitator’ for Naga solution, the NPF-led DAN passed a house resolution on December 15, 2017 urging upon the Election Commission of India not to issue notification for assembly election due in February 2018 till the Naga political issue was resolved. Official sources including legal practitioners told Nagaland Post that there was no provision in the constitution for deferment of polls since election to constitute the new house has to be held before the term of old house expires. If election was to be deferred, they pointed out that the only way was for the Governor to recommend President’s Rule under Article 356 to the cabinet for presidential notification. The other option they said was for the cabinet to obtain presidential notification for an ordinance to postpone election but which will have to be approved by parliament. The sources also said that the plea for deferment was premature, since there has been no breakthrough in the ongoing negotiations between the Government of India and both Naga groups- NSCN (I-M) and WC of NNPGs. Also, polls cannot be deferred indefinitely till solution was achieved, they said. There will be only one agreement for Nagas, a point restated by Interlocutor, R.N. Ravi.

GUWAHATI, JAN 9 (AGENCIES): Rastriya Sayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will organise largest ever gathering of cadres in Northeast on January 21 and 22. Sarsanghchalak of RSS Mohan Bhagwat will attend the meeting in Guwahati, ET reports stated. Around 40,000 swayam sevaks will coverage in Guwahati on January 21 at Luit Poriya Hindu Samavesh. The meeting will be attended by religious leaders

and tribal kings. Assam Prachar Pramukh Shankar Das told ET, “This will be the largest gathering of swayam sevaks in Northeast India. We had a big gathering in 1994 when 4,000 swayamsevaks gathered in the North East.” RSS which has made substantial inroads in the Northeast India however has been maintaining low profile all these years. The event is seen as the sign of strength.

High level probe sought into Judge Loya’s death NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (AGENCIES): A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking constitution of a commission of inquiry headed by retired Supreme Court judge to investigate the events and circumstances surrounding the death of late Judge BH Loya. The petition has been filed by Bombay Lawyers’ Association, which is a body of advocates registered under the provisions of the Society Registration Act, 1860. Justice Loya was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter killing case in 2005, at the time of his death. A magazine had in November raised questions about Judge Loya’s death after speaking to his family members in Maharashtra. The petition reads: News had “sent shock waves in the entire country, particularly, in the legal frater-

Late Judge BH Loya

nity including advocates and judges as well. In spite of that therein is pernicious silence from all authorities on this issue which has created serious doubt in the mind of the public at large about safety and security of judges ensuring independence of judiciary.” According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation, in 2005 Sohrabuddin was allegedly killed in a fake encounter by Rajasthan and Gujarat police. The gangster’s wife Kausar Bi was also allegedly

killed in the encounter. A year later, Sohrabuddin’s associate and a witness Tulsiram Prajapati was also allegedly killed. When the chargesheet was filed by the CBI in 2010, it was against the then Home Minister of Gujarat and present BJP president Amit shah, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria and others. The trial in the case had not yet started till 2014 and the then judge JT Utpat was transferred. Utpat was replaced by Judge BL Loya and within months of taking over, he was found dead. Family members of Judge Loya had claimed of mysterious circumstances under which his body was handed over to them for the last rites. While postmortem reports claimed that Judge Loya died of heart attack, the family found blood stains on his clothes raising their suspicion. The magazine had also

claimed Judge Loya’s family members had told them that he had been under tremendous pressure to discharge Amit Shah from the case. In fact, Loya was even offered money for the same. Months after Judge Loya’s death, Amit Shah, Kataria and many others were discharged from the case due to lack of evidence. The petition points out that not just the magazine but other media also reported about how the family lives in fear and that many popular faces including a former judge of the Bombay high court wrote seeking a proper probe in the case. The lawyers’ asssociation petition states, “if independence and integrity of the judiciary is to be preserved, then the death of Judge Loya and the circumstances surrounding the same should be thoroughly investigated by a Commission of Inquiry.” K Y M C

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DPDB and SDPDB meetings conducted

DC Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon (3-right), District Sports Officer along with some of the medal winners of the recently concluded Ist Nagaland Olympic Association being felicitated during DPDB meet on Tuesday. (DIPR)

DC Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal addressing the monthly meeting of Mokokchung District Planning and Development Board at ADC (planing) conference Hall on January 8. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Monthly District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) of Wokha, Mokokchung, Zunheboto and sub-divisional planning and developmental board (SDPDB) of Mangkolemba were held separately at respective districts and sub-division, informed DIPR reports. Wokha DPDB: Monthly Wokha DPDB meeting was held on Tuesday at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Wokha. The meeting chaired by vice chairman DPDB & DC Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon felicitated medal holders who participated during the recently concluded 1st Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) held from December 12-16, 2017 at Dimapur. Wokha District won 21 medals including 4 Gold, 7 Silver and 10 Bronze. Altogether 84 contingents took part in the event in eight different disciplines. The DC reminded head of offices who have not submitted the

co-operate and prepare for the forthcoming assembly election, saying that every department was on important mechanism during the election. The DC informed all the departments to appoint a nodal officer and activate at the earliest by submitting the name and contact number to the election department so as to effectively disseminate and collect information in connection with the election. He also asked the head offices in the district to refrain from granting leave to the staff and also to brief them about the importance of attending training and other such activities in connection with the elections. The DC also said that he expected prompt response from all the departments. The DC informed the house that basing on the criticality 30% of the polling stations in the district would be covered by web casting to ensure fair and free vote casting during the election. He further asked the concern departments to submit weekly report

list of drivers, government vehicles and employees list to submit the same at the earliest. Work distribution for Republic Day, 2018 celebration was done during the planning board meeting. The DC also informed that demonstration of VVPAT for the upcoming State Assembly Election was underway in all the polling stations under the supervision of Sector Magistrates and urged all to extend co-operation while doing the exercise. Project Director, DRDA presented their departmental activities and programmes during the meeting. E.E. (R&B) is requested to present their departmental activities in the next meeting. DPDB Mokokchung: In Mokokchung the DPDB meeting was held at ADC (Planning) conference hall on January 8, chaired by deputy commissioner Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal. According to DIPR report, DC during the meeting reminded all the head of offices to actively

2400 cases of liquor destroyed

every Thursday saying that those reports have to be sent every Friday to the concern authority. The chairman asked the EE PHED and EE Power departments to make necessary arrangement in all polling stations and asked the power department to make adequate electrification around the strong room which was located at the treasury office, Mokokchung. He further cautioned all the head of offices to refrain from sending subordinate officers to attend different committee meeting without proper intimation. Work distribution of different departments for the coming Republic Day celebration was also read out by DC. Dimapur DPDB: Dimapur DPDB meeting for the month of January was held in the conference hall of deputy commissioner Dimapur on January 8. According to DIPR report, DC Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel, who chaired the meeting welcomed the members and reminded

them to be regular in attending the DPDB meeting as issues in connection with Dimapur district were discussed during such meetings. Sushil Kumar also directed the HoDs to be vigilant for the ensuing general elections saying that the responsibility of informing the subordinate officers with regard to election issues was on the HoDs. In the meeting, work distribution for the forthcoming Republic Day was also assigned to various departments. Zunheboto DPDB: Monthly DPDB meeting was held on January 8 at DC’s conference hall under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner and vice-chairman, DPDB, Tridibesh Roy. DC asked all the heads of offices to submit staff lists and attached vehicles at the earliest for forth-coming assembly election. The board also discussed the forthcoming Republic Day celebration wherein distribution of works to various departments were assigned by SDO (C), Temjennaro Longkumer. District planning officer, N. Zhasa later reviewed the minutes of last DPDB meeting. Land Resources department will present their activities in the next DPDB meeting. Mangkolemba SDPDB: Mangkolemba sub-divisional planning and developmental board meeting was held at additional deputy commissioner’s conference hall Mangkolemba on January 6 under the chairmanship of EAC Mangkolemba Kedale Sebu. According to DIPR report, during the meeting board decided to discuss matter in regard to the application submitted by VEC Akumen for the upgradation of Government Primary School, in the next meeting in presence of SDEO Mangkolemba. Work distribution for the ensuing Republic Day celebration was also done. The chairman also sought cooperation from all the members for successful celebration of Republic Day.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018

news in Brief ANGPTA emergency meeting: All Nagaland Graduate Primary Teachers Association (ANGPTA) has convened an emergency meeting on January 12, 11 a.m. at CANSSEA hall Kohima. All the central office bearers of ANGPTA have requested to attend the meeting. GKD general meeting: Ghokimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (GKD) has convened a general meeting on January 13 at the residence of union banker, Iihovi Wotsa, Xuvihe colony Dimapur. All the members of GKD have been requested to attend the meeting. SVC general meeting: Suhoi Village Council (SVC) has convened a general public meeting on January 13, 9 a.m. at the residence of GB and vice chairman Suhoi village council, Kakheto K.Assumi. PTYS to celebrate youth festival cum Sukrunye: Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) would be celebrating “youth festival cum Sukrunye” from January 10 to 15 in commemoration with Chakhesang Day. All have been asked to be part of the celebration.

NNC/FGN Sumi region suspends DIMAPUR: NNC/FGN Sumi region has suspended its leacy Kughato Swu, son of Mekuhe Swu of Khehokhu village under Kuhuboto area for three months. A press release by NNC/FGN Sumi regional midan peyu, Vikihe Zhimomi, stated that suspension order was for the period of three months w.e.f. January 10 for his “disobedience towards the government”. NNC/FGN Sumi Region informed the entire business establishment not to deal with Mekuhe without the concern authorities and that failing to comply with the instruction would be doing on at their own risk.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

Lt. Vike H. Yeptho

23/12/2003 –10/01/2017 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measured The pain of losing you is never fading, days have finished into months and months into year and still there is hope that we will meet one day. The fact that you are no more among us will always cause us pain but you are forever in our hearts until we meet again. DP-290

Beloved Dad, mom, brother, sister, friends and relatives

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): Acting on the order of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Dimapur Court, Ajongba Imchen, 2400 cases of liquor was destroyed Tuesday at Medziphema Town Council (MTC) dumping site. The liquor was destroyed in the presence of CMJ, Ajongba Imchen and representatives from the Medziphema youth organization, assistant public prosecutor Dimapur, Apong, 41 Assam Rifles, Dobashis and administration and police personnel.

Ajongba Imchen along with officials and others at Medziphema dumping site.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of

Late Aokumdang Imchen (Dibuia) Died on 10th Jan. 2017

Born on : 30/10/1949 – Died on : 01/01/2018

10/01/2017 – 10/01/2018

Late Akavi T. Chophi

A year ago you left us, but everyday you still remain alive in our hearts silently. Always missing and remembering you in silent tears. DP-214

Loving parents, family & friends

We, the bereaved family of Late Ayamo Jami, IAS (Retd.) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all relatives, friends, churches, unions, neighbours and well wishers who comforted and supported us during his brief illness and at the sudden demise on 1st Jan’2018. We regret our inability to thank each of you individually but it is our prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. K-56 & 79

A year has passed since you left us for your eternal rest but you are still remembered and missed. You are forever in our hearts, until we meet again in God’s own time. Loving wife, son, daughter & relatives DC-53

Loving wife,, children, grandchildren & in-laws.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

"For me to live in Christ and to die is gain" Phill 1:21

We the bereaved family members of Late Lusheli T. Aye would like to thank each and everyone who stood by us in an uncountable ways at the sudden demise of my beloved late wife and our mother on the 3rd of January, 2018. Words could never suffice to express our gratitude, but we have this confidence that the Lord whom our mother so dearly loved has seen your good deeds and will reward each and everyone of you. Special thanks to : 1. East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar. 2. Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto 3. Diphupar A. Sumi Baptist Church 4. Homeland Baptist Church 5. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima, Women Department 6. Church Staff, SBCZ 7. Khuwaboto Prayer Fellowship, Zunheboto. 8. South Point, East Prayer Fellowship, Zunheboto 9. Lotisa Mapulu Union, Dimapur 10. Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuqhakulu, Kohima 11. Zion Hospital doctors and staff. DC-51 K

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WEATHER FORECAST January 10

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Sunny and comfortable

23 8

Mostly sunny

20 3

Aizawl

Guwahati Partly sunny and comfortable 22 7 Imphal

Mostly sunny and delightful

21 2

Itanagar Sun and some clouds

20 8

Shillong Sun and some clouds

16 2

Kohima

Partly sunny and cooler

Dimapur Partly sunny and pleasant Mkg

17 1 22 6

Mostly sunny and not as warm 19 2

Tuensang Partly sunny and cooler

12 4

Partly sunny and cooler

16 8

Zunheboto Partly sunny and cooler

16 1

Wokha

SCC women folk presenting cultural folk song during the celebration. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JAN 9 (NPN): Sangtamtilla Chang Community (SCC) on Tuesday celebrated Poang Lem festival with much pomp and gaiety at Sangtamtila. Briefing those gathered on the significance of Poang Lem festival, Dr. I N Somba said the celebration implies the rich and well knitted customs and traditions bestowed from the forefathers. He said celebration of the festival would help the people to connect to their roots, values, origin and work towards preserving it. He encouraged the people to maintain the different culture, traditions and

customs and continue to strengthen the relationship and responsibilities so as to uphold the community for the betterment of society. Delivering the welcome address, Er. Chubasashi Chang informed that the village comprises of more than twenty Chang households at present. He mentioned that the community have come together to celebrate the festival with the objective to retrospect and revive the cultural and traditional practises that indicates one’s identity. He expressed the hope that the younger generations would continue to uphold the same even in the days to come. Short speeches were

Peace and unity important for development of society: Torechu

T.Torechu (6-right) along with the SDO Civil Pungro and village elders after the inauguration of approach road.

D I M A P U R : A dv i s o r, Evaluation and National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) Nagaland, T. Torechu, has called upon people to maintain peace and unity as it was vital for development. Speaking at the inaugural of Moya-AmikioroMutenkhong approach road constructed under DUDA (BADP) on January 6, Torechu said peace and unity amongst various

section of the society was important for the society to progress and urged the people to uphold the spirit of brotherhood. Torechu also pointed out that development such as road construction was a sign of “progress and prosperity” in the rural areas and urged people living in rural areas work together with a common vision for development to reach the far-flung areas of

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the state. He appealed people to change their mindset with positive attitude and join hands with utmost to develop the rural areas. The chief guest was accompanied by SDO (Civil) Pungro, Samuel Thyug, party workers and area leaders. Earlier, Amikioro Baptist Church Pastor M. Thsaling dedicated the approach road.

also delivered by Akum Aying Chang from Chang Union Dimapur (CUD), Village Council Chairman (VCC) Sangtamtilla, Lanuba Sangtam and Eastern Naga People’s Union Dimapur (ENPUD) president, Ongbou. The programme was chaired by Er Chingmak, invocation by SCBF, pastor in-charge Chubasangla, special number was presented by in-charge, L Amung and B Lepla and benediction by Sangtamtilla Ao Baptist Church (SABC), pastor Tarap Ao. The programme was followed by festival feast and cultural dance which was led by Chang Cultural Troupe Dimapur.

WHESYWF condemns AR’s raid

DIMAPUR: Wokha Humtsoe Elumyo Senior Youth Welfare Forum (WHESWF) has condemned the “unprecedented raid” of the official residence of NSCN (I-M) kilonser, R. T. Tsanglao of Elumyo village on December 26 at Dimapur by the 32 Assam Rifles under the command of Colonel V. S. Pal. In a condemnation note, WHESWF president, Tsenbomo P. Humtsoe and secretary, Renben Tsanglao stated that all concern should condemn the “unscrupulous act” of the Assam Rifles as such act was an “insult to the long cherished dream of the Nagas for permanent peace”. WHESWF stated that the raid “without any rhyme or reason” has not only ruined the festive mood and the peaceful atmosphere in the state but has also hurt the sentiments of the “Naga freedom fighter and peace loving people”. Further, WHESWF has asked the 32 Assam Rifles to desist from such “cowardly act” in the future and asked them to ascertain the fact properly before any action since such “irresponsible act would jeopardize the long nurtured peace talks between the centre and the Nagas”.

DEO-cum-DC Mon briefs sector magistrates and police officers

DEO/DC Mon briefs sector magistrates and police officers in Mon. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon, Thavaseelan K on Tuesday briefed the sector magistrates and sector police officers of nine assembly constituencies under Mon district on the ensuing general election at DC’s conference hall. According to DIPR report, Thavaseelan informed the officers that election duty take precedence over others and therefore all concerned were to be sincere and work hard for the successful conduct of elections. He emphasized on vulnerability in the context of elections, where the exercise of Vulnerability

Mapping (VM) was to be undertaken with the objective of clearly identifying in advance the vulnerable voters in all the constituencies. The DC asserted that VM exercise would be carried out without exception in three stages, where firstly it would identify the voters or segment of voters who were vulnerable to threat or intimidation; secondly, to identify the persons who were causing such vulnerability and thirdly to initiate preventive measures against the persons responsible for causing vulnerability. T h ava s e e l a n a l s o urged the sector magistrates to carry out their

pre-poll eve and poll day responsibilities diligently. He encouraged them to undertake frequent trips to their sectors/zones and liaison with all stakeholders as confidence building measure. SDO (C) HQ, Mon, Reny Wilfred, spoke briefly on Systemic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP). He urged the officials to take up effective SVEEP activities in their respective jurisdiction. Further it has been notified that any queries on election matters from e l e c t o r s i n M o n m ay be resolved by contacting District Helpline +91 9612014688.

CKK first general conference concludes

DIMAPUR: Chümoukedima Kephrünuoko Krotho (All Chümoukedima Students’ Union-CKK) 1st general conference was held on Tuesday at Chümoukedima village under the theme “Carpe Diem” with Chümoukedima Village Council chairman, Razouvotuo Chatsu as the chief guest. A press release by Chümoukedima Kephrünuoko Krotho stated that the chief guest, while speaking on the theme, encouraged the young generations to boldly pursue their dreams. Razouvotuo asked the youths to take advantage of privileges and facilities that has been bestowed on the younger generation unlike in the past when pursuing basic education was a struggle. He urged the students to “seize the opportunity” and to struggle for success in life. Razouvotuo also expressed grave concern on the trend of young Naga generations who

Chief guest along with other dignitaries and Chümoukedima Kephrünuoko Krotho members after the conference on Tuesday. have failed to inculcate the traits of honesty and hard-work. Earlier, in the programme chaired by Sedevikho Tsükru, Sazo Kire invoked God’s blessing, Viyiesilhou Medoze delivered the welcome note while Medo Medoze, Kezhalelhou Shüya, Peter Shüya and Rüüvilhou Kuotsu exhorted the gathering, a special number

was presented by CRC youth department Chümoukedima town and vote of thanks was delivered by Thepfukuolie Kuotsu. Chümoukedima Ke phr ünuoko Krotho conference concluded with various competitions and display of young talents in entertainment and music during the second session.

PFP organises ‘interfaith visit’

PFP members and others during ‘interfaith visit’.

DIMAPUR: To promote world peace, People’s Forum for Peace (PFP), Dimapur unit organised an “interfaith visit” on Januar y 7 and visited Mosque, Durga Mandir, Jain Temple, Gurudwara and Holy Cross Church in Dimapur. In a press release, PFP informed while speaking at Gurudwara, PFP president, Taku Longkumer said such interfaith meeting was needed to bring communities together for betterment of the society. Marwari and Digamber Jain Samaj, president, Om Prakash Sethi also expressed hope that such noble deeds would bring various communities closer in Dimapur while Hindu K Y M C

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Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS): Flaying the BJP government in Assam for “excluding a large section of Bengaliand Hindi-speaking people from the NRC’s list” in that state, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged her state’s people to offer shelter to those from Assam seeking refuge here. “There is a trend in Assam to drive away and oppress the Bengali-speaking people in the name of determining the state’s original inhabitants. The names of a lot of genuine residents have been omitted from the National Register of Citizens list. Out of 3.39 crore people in Assam, 1.29 crore have been excluded. This includes Bengali- and Hindi- speaking people,” Banerjee claimed at a public meeting in Alipurduar district. “How can they be

Mamata Banerjee driven away like that? I urge all of you to be alert. If someone comes (to Bengal) after torture there, please give them shelter; do not drive them away,” she told her audience. Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Trinamool Congress supremo alleged that an NGO funded by them was “injecting RSS ideology

into tribal students on the pretext of providing them education”. “The BJP, RSS and Bajrang Dal have formed a new organisation. They have appointed teachers with handsome salaries in tribal areas and are giving RSS lessons to tribal students in the name of education. They are trying to brainwash the tribal brothers and sisters,” Banerjee alleged. “They are publishing their version of textbooks and asking the students to read them at home. Do not believe them,” the Chief Minister said. Banerjee said an FIR has been lodged against the publisher of Class 2 textbook in West Bengal’s Uluberia on Monday on charge of publishing “bad things” about Prophet Muhammad and distributing them among students.

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Shillong, Jan 9: The Maitshaphrang Movement (MSM), a civil society group in Meghalaya, Tuesday asked election authorities to make it mandatory for married persons to furnish marriage certificate when they file nomination papers in the upcoming Assembly polls. In a memorandum submitted to Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Roy Kharkongor, the group said that the state marriage act has made it mandatory for married men and women to compulsorily furnish a marriage certificate for all official purposes. MSM Convener Michael N. Syiem said that the demand was based as per the rules and regulations of the Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act, 2012 and in the interest of the

people. “… it is also mandatory for all candidates to furnish a marriage registration certificate along with other relevant documents at the time of filing of their nomination papers, and failing which, the nomination papers of should be declared invalid,” he said. Moreover, Syiem said that aspiring legislators should be the first to show example and implement marriage act effectively in the state. “This will be the first test case to see how this act is being implemented effectively and also to know if there are some loopholes in the act,” he said. When contacted election officials , State Chief Electoral Officer Kharkongor said, “Elections are governed by Representation of People Act and not state Act.”

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IMPHAL, Jan 9: Chief Minister N Biren Singh Tuesday led the people of Manipur in offering tribute to Maharaja Gambhir Singh on his 184th death anniversary. Speaking at the state level function at the Maharaja Gambhir Singh Samadi in Imphal, Singh said, “We should feel proud about the supreme sacrifices made by Maharaja Gambhir Singh, Nara Singh and Herachandra for the liberation of Manipur from the clutches of the Burmese following the Seven Years Devastation.” While reminding that disunity was the main reason for invasion by foreign powers, Singh said, “If we want a united Manipur then

greed and selfish desires.” Taking to ethics of politicians of today, Singh said that politicians would never succeed if they do not possess nationalistic characteristics. “They should be able to make sacrifice and commitment for the welfare, development and prosperity of the state,” he said. The chief minister also appealed the people of the state to leave aside the idea of self interest and think for inclusive growth and development in the State. Earlier, a contingent of Manipur Rifles offered a guard of honour and general salute and observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect to Gambhir Singh, Nara Singh and others.

IMPHAL, Jan 9: Residents of Imphal’s Laipham Khunou Tuesday thrashed a man for allegedly trying to whisk away a minor girl. The incident occurred Tuesday morning, around 10 am. However, timely intervention by the police rescued the man who was later admitted to RIMS hospital by the family. Local reports said that Thounaojam Germa (38), who is said to be mentally unstable, entered the courtyard of a house at Laipham Khunou where some little girls were playing and allegedly tried to take away one of the girls. However, the other girls sounded an alarm and locals nearby rushed to the scene and thrashed him. Police personnel who were on duty along the NH-2 rushed to the spot and rescued the man from the GUWAHATI, Jan 9 (Agencies): The special judge’s hands of the mob, reports court here on Monday rejected bail petitions of three Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) cash-for-job scam said. accused - Sunayana Aidew, Geetali Doley and Himangshu Choudhury. The trio had applied for bail after Dibrugarh Police submitted the chargesheet last week. Police said, “Forensic tests of Doley’s answer scripts swindled massive govern- have revealed that she had written a fake answer script. ment funds in the name of Similarly, Aidew had sat for duplicate exams for subjects procuring pesticides and in- like English, general studies, sociology and political scisecticides meant for farmers ence and Choudhury for English, sociology, education and political science.” in Morigaon district.

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Assam Rs. 2,000 cr scam: Kalita remanded to 12 days police custody Acting on a tip off, police picked up Kalita from near the Gauhati High Court premises on Friday evening. Assam police had announced a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh to anyone who could give information on Kalita’s whereabouts. Kumud Kalita, 58, served as the director of the Social Welfare department in 2013-14 during the Congress regime. Suspended on charges of corruption, Kalita is one of the 11 accused in connection with the

multi-crore rupee scam. So far, eight officials have been arrested by the Vigilance and anti-corruption bureau of Assam Police. Kalita was arrested by anti-corruption branch police station under Sections 120(B) (criminal conspiracy), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 420 (cheating) and 409 (criminal breach of trust) of the IPC and Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. In a separate development, a special court in Gu-

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founder Chandrashekhar Azad. The gathering also sought to emphasise issues like educational rights, employment, livelihood and gender justice. Mevani said he will stand guard against the politics of hatred and stick to constitutional values and the “politics of love”, along the lines of statements made by Congress President Rahul Gandhi after the Gujarat polls. “I believe in politics of unity. I believe in politics of love, not love jihad. Alpesh Thakore, Hardik Patel and I are being targeted because we demolished their (BJP) pride and arrogance in Gujarat..There’s a looming

threat to our democracy and Constitution today,” he said. Although authorities had maintained till the last minute that Mevani and his supporters did not have permission to hold the event, it seems the rally organisers and Delhi Police reached a compromise later. Former and current JNU student leaders, including Kanhaiya Kumar, Shehla Rashid and Umar Khalid were present on the stage, metres away from the Parliament Street Police Station. Assam farmers leader Akhil Gogoi and senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan were also present.

court’s remark came during the hearing of a plea filed in 2016 by a citizens’ group led by philanthropist Kiran Mazumdar Shaw seeking its intervention for supply of drinking water to residents of Bengaluru and surrounding districts. The group under the banner of Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC) in which Shaw is the President and former Infosys director and educationist Mohandas Pai the Vice President, had told the court that citizens of Bengaluru need adequate drinking water and their right to life needed to be protected by the top court. “That the present application is being filed by the applicant in the aftermath of the violence that took place in the city of Bengaluru, since the applicant is of the belief that there are extraordinary circumstances in the city and its adjoining areas which needs to be addressed through the intervention of this Court,” the BPAC plea said.

NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (IANS): CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday termed the idea of electoral bonds “regressive” and pitched for state funding of political parties and a ban on flow of corporate funds directly to them. In a letter to Finance Minister Ar un Jaitley, Yechury demanded a rollback of policies vis-a-vis electoral bonds including retrospective amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to allow indirect political funding by foreign companies and lifting of maximum limit on corporate contributions to political parties. “Contesting elections is now akin to a business enterprise, possible only for the wealthy. This needs stringent reform. At the outset, a good move will be to ban availability of corporate funds to political parties,” the Communist Party

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New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): The Narendra Modi government poses a “threat” to the country’s democracy and Constitution, Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani said today at a youth rally for which the Delhi Police had refused permission. The newly-elected MLA from Vadgam in Gujarat termed the refusal to grant permission to the ‘Yuva Hunkar’ rally in Parliament Street an example of the “Gujarat model” of politics. “The 125 crore people of this country are watching that someone is not being allowed to speak for merely demanding the release of Chandrashekhar Azad, effective implementation of the Constitution and two crore jobs to the youth. “If an elected representative does not have the right to do so, then this is Gujarat model,” Mevani said to loud cheers from a crowd comprising student activists from Delhi, Lucknow and Allahabad among other places. The rally -- held in Parliament Street in the heart of the national capital where prohibitory orders are in force through the year -was demanding the release of Dalit outfit Bhim Army

New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): Supreme Court indicated that it would deliver within a month its verdict on the decades old Cauvery water dispute between riparian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, saying enough confusion has been created on it for over two decades. The top court said that any forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery basin, only after it gave its verdict in four weeks. A three-judge bench of the apex court had reserved its verdict on the appeals filed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala against the 2007 award of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal on sharing of water, after marathon hearing on September 20, 2017. “Enough of confusion has been there for past two decades. Any forum can touch the matter after the verdict is delivered in the issue. We will give the verdict in four weeks,” a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud said.The

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The Longsa Village Students’ Union (LVSU) held its 59th Annual Session on 28th – 29th Dec 2018, at Longsa local ground under the theme “know your roots” - It is a time to reconstruct and bridge our diminishing culture and traditional values. Chief Guest Shri. Myansao Ezung Jt. Director, Soil & Water Conservation spoke at length on the importance of preserving our culture and minutely deliberated on the theme. The annual session was attended by village council, church members, elders and student populace. The annual session ended with a grand feast. The Union would like to thank each and every individual for the success of the session. LVSU further appreciate and thank to those names mentioned below who extended financial support towards the Union. 1. Longsa Village Council : Rs. 40,000/2. Chief Guest : Rs. 20,000/3. Zubemo Y. Ezung : Rs. 3200/4. Sulanthung N. Ezung : Rs. 3001/5. Erenbeni S. Kikon : Rs. 3000/6. Zuchobemo N. Kikon : Rs. 2500/7. Lirhumo N. Kikon : Rs. 2000/8. Mhonremo T. Kikon : Rs. 2000/9. Wopansao Rai : Rs. 2000/10. Lothunglo Ezung : Rs. 2000/11. Khonthungo Kikon : Rs. 2000/12. Er. Zarenthung Y. Kikon : Rs. 2000/13. Lawrence T. Kikon : Rs. 1000/14. Daniel A. Ezung : Rs. 1000/15. Piponthung Ezung : Rs. 1000/16. Tsutsamo Z. Ezung : Rs. 1000/17. Zanthungo R. Ezung : Rs. 1000/18. Phyopenthung L. Ezung : Rs. 500/19. Elonthung R. Ezung : Rs. 500/20. Kilumo N. Humtsoe : Rs. 500/21. Vanthungo Y. Ezung : Rs. 500/22. Yibenthung Kikon : Rs. 300/Sd/- President, LVSU DC-59

LOK SABHA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ON PARLIAMENTARY THEMES The Lok Sabha Secretariat grants research fellowships to undertake research of high standards on Parliamentary themes. • Applications are invited for 25 Research Fellowships for the year 2018-19 • Maximum of Rs.10 lakhs (plus Rs.50,000 as contingency allowance) will be awarded to encourage and support original studies on subjects relating to Indian Parliament. • The duration for the fellowship will be 2 years. • Applications may be sent in hard copy as well as by e-mail to: The Director Lok Sabha Secretariat Room No. F-121, Parliamentary Library Building, New Delhi-110001. Email: sricell-lss@sansad.nic.in • Detailed guidelines, rules, application forms etc. are available at http://loksabha.nic.in and http://sri.nic.in • The last date of receiving Applications is extended from 10th January 2018 to 31st January, 2018. davp 31201/11/0021/1718

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Ground realities

aving just made it back to power in Gujarat riding on the crest of the Modi aura, the BJPled NDA government at the Centre has no option but to recalibrate its priorities on the Indian economy by according bigger focus on agro- rural economy. In Gujarat, the BJP did poorly in most rural areas which was mainly due to the resentment against the Modi government’s pro-corporate tilt. It is also likely that there could be some income tax cut for the lower middle class in the union budget which is to be presented in February 2018 this year instead of the conventional March month. The Gujarat election results have certainly given the Modi government a jolt for course correction after it ceded rural Gujarat to the Congress(which won 89% of seats) though it managed to win urban Gujarat( winning 72% of seats). Surat traders had brought out huge protest rallies against GST before elections but after the Modi government reduced rates on 198 items, the influential traders backed the BJP. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has indicated that the government will analyse and address the results in the Gujarat districts that highlighted farmers’ issues. Higher spending for the farmers is not unlikely. This is seen in the light of the fact that agricultural growth is an important driver of political fortunes in state elections. With eight states – Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka - slated to go for polls in 2018, the policy changes are deemed necessary. Farmers in India have not benefitted from the government indirect support through Minimum Support Price not given for crop investment. Farmers have to depend on their own resources for investment more so, since subsidies have been done away with. The BJP will have to undertake its course correction not because it would be economically sensible but that it would make more sense politically. The Modi government would have to present a drastically different budget as agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh says the government will intensify farmer welfare schemes and ensure their effective implementation as well as the payment of MSP, which states are not paying. Modi promised to double farmer’s income by 2022 but that would be far less than the salaries of a government or factory worker or even an urban rag picker. Not surprisingly larger number of farm families is migrating to cities as they not only have lower income and higher input costs but also face cash crunch in the wake of note-ban. Farmers almost everywhere in Bihar, UP, MP, Maharashtra, Punjab, Andhra or West Bengal are not getting the bare minimum prices for their products be it wheat, pulses or potato. Potato wafers prices have skyrocketed but the farmer is not getting back even his input cost. The government owned NAFED is not making any purchase in states like Bihar owing to a dispute on sales tax with the state government since 2009. This also needs to aim at higher government expenses and drastically change the economic policies and drift away from Manmohanomics. The government has to look into the pattern of direct subsidies paid by the US and other western countries to farmers. The February budget has to be a landmark for changing the course of the country, stem rural distress, plan for smart villages and direct government investment or subsidy in agriculture.

DailyDevotion Prayerful Inner-Searching May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 “Your whole spirit….” The great, mysterious work of the Holy Spirit is in the deep recesses of our being which we cannot reach. Read Psalm 139. The psalmist implies— “O Lord, You are the God of the early mornings, the God of the late nights, the God of the mountain peaks, and the God of the sea. But, my God, my soul has horizons further away than those of early mornings, deeper darkness than the nights of earth, higher peaks than any mountain peaks, greater depths than any sea in nature. You who are the God of all these, be my God. I cannot reach to the heights or to the depths; there are motives I cannot discover, dreams I cannot realize. My God, search me.” Do we believe that God can fortify and protect our thought processes far beyond where we can go? “…the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). If this verse means cleansing only on our conscious level, may God have mercy on us. The man who has been dulled by sin will say that he is not even conscious of it. But the cleansing from sin we experience will reach to the heights and depths of our spirit if we will “walk in the light as He is in the light” (1 John 1:7). The same Spirit that fed the life of Jesus Christ will feed the life of our spirit. It is only when we are protected by God with the miraculous sacredness of the Holy Spirit that our spirit, soul, and body can be preserved in pure uprightness until the coming of Jesus-no longer condemned in God’s sight. We should more frequently allow our minds to meditate on these great, massive truths of God.

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Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. ~ Laurence Sterne

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HERE may be a grain of truth in the statement by US President Donald Trump that his country has “foolishly” given $33 billion in aid to Pakistan in the last 15 years. But he is wrong when he says that America has not got anything in return. Understandably, Pakistan could not repay in dollars. Nor did Washington expect that. But Pakistan offered bases in its country for the US to operate militarily. President Trump is unnecessarily harsh when he says that his country got nothing in return except lies and deceit and also referred to leaders as fools. During the cold war when the world was divided into two blocs, Pakistan was on the side of America. Rawalpindi was a part of Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO), a least successful alliance made up of unlikely allies like Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey and the United Kingdom in 1955. The purpose of CENTO was similar to that of the much better known—and far more successful—North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), mainly to contain the Soviet Union and prevent its expansion into the Middle East. Treaty members had to

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Trumping up a new warning

agree to mutual cooperation and protection. But, perhaps most interestingly, given the then political situation many of these countries found themselves in, they also had to agree not to interfere in each other’s internal affairs. As the group’s original name the Baghdad Pact suggests its first headquarters were in Baghdad. However, an Iraqi military coup in 1958 resulted in Iraq’s withdrawal from the group, which in turn resulted in a name change to CENTO and the headquarters shifted to Ankara, a less fundamentalist Turkey. The organization stayed out of the Six-Day and the Yom Kippur wars, although Iraq was an active belligerent in the former and provided combat support in the latter. However, it had pulled out of the organization at that time. CENTO also did not intervene in the India-Pakistan wars of 1965 or 1971, claiming that it was an anti-Soviet pact, not an anti-India one. The organisation was finally disbanded in 1979 after it was unable to prevent the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 or the Iranian Islamic revolution. Justifiably, Pakistan could not accept Trump’s

Who is a Naga?

ho is a Naga? Or for that matter who is an Englishman or a Tanzanian? Are national identities the product of an evolutionary process where, during the ice age, everyone was white, but as temperatures increased globally, some in the temperate zones became brown while others turned black in extremely hot climates? Or are national identities creations of the human imagination caused by social and political factors like imperialism or colonialism etc? As far as I am concerned, none of these factors have created the reality of nations and different nationalities. Also the fact of nationality is not a matter of the individual’s choice. After all when I, or for that matter the Englishman or the Tanzanian were in our respective mother’s wombs, none of us were ever asked as to whether we wish to be born a Naga, an Englishman or a Tanzanian. The fact of the matter was rather one- where the Naga was born a Naga simply because he or she was born from a Naga mother’s womb. The same biological fact was true for the Englishman and the Tanzanian too. As for our mothers and fathers and ancestors, all of them were also born in the same manner. Therefore, what I am saying here is that- as far as our nationalities are concerned, we are born into different nations as predestined by God. It is definitely not by our own choices. In this context, God the creator of nations and nationalities had this to say in his word: “And he made from one every nation of men to live on all the face of the earth...” (Acts 17:26). As to how that story of the creation of nations began, Genesis 10: 32 says: “And these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their lines of descent within their nations.

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tweet and it immediately reacted when Foreign Minister Khwaja M. Asif tweeted: “We will respond to President’s Trump’s tweet shortly Inshalla…will let the world know the truth…difference between facts and fiction.” Soon after, the Pakistan’s foreign ministry issued a statement, saying, “Pakistan Kuldip rejects such unfounded accusations that belie facts on ground and trivialize Pakistan’s efforts for fighting terrorism and our unmatched sacrifices to promote peace and stability in the region.” China, who had long been waiting in the wings, made most of the situation and stepped in to defend Pakistan by saying that the world community should acknowledge its all-weather ally’s “outstanding contribution” to counter terrorism, a day after the US President lashed out at Islamabad for providing safe havens to militants. China, showering praises on Pakistan, said that Islamabad has made enormous efforts and sacrifices for the fight against terrorism and has made very outstanding contribution to the global cause of counter terrorism. “The interna-

tional community should acknowledge that,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said in Beijing when asked about Trump’s criticism of Pakistan. He also added that China was glad to see Pakistan engaging in international cooperation, including counter terrorism, on the basis of mutual reNayar spect so as to contribute to regional peace and stability. “China and Pakistan are all-weather partners. We stand ready to promote and deepen our all-round cooperation so as to bring benefits to the two sides,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman. It was expected because China is currently investing heavily in Pakistan as part of the $50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) over which India has raised objections as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. During the first ever trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan last week, Beijing had announced plans to extend the CPEC to Afghanistan which shares close ties with India. However, former President of Afghanistan Hamid K a r z a i , h a s we l c o m e d

Trump’s outburst, while calling for establishing a joint US-regional coalition to pressure the Pakistani military establishment to bring peace to not just Afghanistan but the entire region. Afghanistan, too, had accused Pakistan of sheltering Taliban militants, leading to a long running spat between the two countries. China is seeking to mediate between the two neighbours through the trilateral mechanism. Yet, the analysts point out that the US was mounting pressure on Pakistan as it has firmed up an alliance with Beijing by allowing heavy Chinese investments in the strategic CPEC corridor providing China access to the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. But with common interests, it was natural for China and Pakistan and lately Afghanistan, to enhance communication and exchanges. After all, China believes that Pakistan and Afghanistan are closely linked geographically. Understandably, the three reached consensus on several issues, including enhancing cooperation on counter terrorism and fighting against terrorism in all forms and manifestations. It was expected that

India would welcome US President’s tough message to Pakistan on terrorism. “The Trump administration decision has abundantly vindicated India’s stand as far as terror is concerned, as far as the role of Pakistan is concerned in perpetrating terrorism because end of the day terrorist is a terrorist... terror is terror and it does not spare any single nation, any single country, any single region,” Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said. It is apparent that President Trump is unfolding a new American policy. This is far-right as compared to President Clinton’s left-ofthe-centre. The old values are no longer relevant. And Donald Trump is taking Washington back to the conservative era. India may have to oppose the US President because its left-of-the-centre policy comes into conflict with what Trump is advocating. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether or not Pakistan can sustain itself without the US aid. Islamabad has said that it is computing the total aid received from the US so as to return the amount. But it is obvious that Pakistan cannot.

Post-mortem

From these the nation spread out over the earth after the flood.” As for the time taken for families to develop into clans, villages and on to tribes and nations, God in Isaiah 66:8 declares: “Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment? Then as if to challenge the notions of man about the creation of nations, God asks in Jeremiah 13: 23 “Can the Ethiopian change the colour of his skin? The declarations of God about nations can go on but the point to be noted is this- That Nations are not the creation of man but a creation of God in his own sovereign will. Lastly, unlike everything else on earth that will eventually end, nations will not change but continue even into eternity. This fact is found in the book of Revelations, where- after God had created a new heaven and a new earth- and the New Jerusalem descends from heaven (Rev. 21: 1), God declares: “The glory and the honour of the nations will be brought into it”( Rev.21:26). In conclusion, the Naga nation like many other nations in the world can never be destroyed or absorbed into another nation. After all, throughout all of human history, never ever has there been a single case where an Englishman was able to beat a Tanzanian (or an Ethiopian) into a Whiteman! In the same manner, neither India nor Burma can ever beat Nagas or negotiate us into themselves. As for the very recent and primarily, 19th and 20th century phenomena of so called modern nation states- they are but conglomerations of various nations. They too, like the chimeras of Imperialism and Colonialism will pass away into the shifting sands of time and will eventually be consigned to the dust of history. Kaka D. Iralu

A fable and a true story

(From previous issue) Compounding our self created problems is the old carriedover system of governance in the State today. Unless overhauled, the trend is going to continue irrespective of whichever party or grouping comes to power and whatever the Church or civil society say or do. In the face of such odds, it is not the mistake of the common people for becoming indifferent and seeking the best easy way out. Instead, it is the wisdom of the common people. The general feeling is that, in any case, what can one do about it? One may as well adjust to what one can’t change. And, as it is, election is the only time when the people are empowered. Why forfeit this one chance. One may as well lick up that drop of honey. The Church is the only entity which the Naga people, by conviction and faith, have always looked up for providence, guidance and solace. Today, caught in between the devil and the deep blue sea, the Naga people needs the Church like never before, but, truth be told, the credibility of the Church has eroded like never before. It has fallen several notches down in the eyes of the people. The Church today has literally become an exclusive club of the haves, and a medium for symbolizing their status. As with everything becoming materialistic in this materialistic world, the Church in Nagaland too has become one. Today, the Church is considered “living” based on the weight of its coffers, irrespective of the source. Everybody lives according to

one’s means. But that is not how the Church sees. The status of a church member is determined by the color of money and the weight of the envelope dropped into the Church’s coffer. Beg, borrow or steal, the source does not matter. Total prohibition has become a total failure, but it is only the Church which is unable to see the truth and reality of it. The Church has turned a blind eye to the thriving adulterated liquor industry in the state. There is no reason to not believe that Nagaland is the wettest dry state in the country for the last 27 years, only because of the unspoken undeclared assent of the Church, which benefits, in one way or the other, from the current state of affairs. Simply put, the Church is willing and accepting money from any source. When even the Church is willing and accepting money from any quarter or source, the State Government is well within its right to accept charity, monetary or otherwise, from any source. By this standard, Chief Minister TR Zeliang said nothing wrong when he reiterated that the state government would welcome any organization, whether religious or non-religious, willing to set up institutions and universities in the state. The Church today finds itself helpless and speechless even as Chief Minister TR Zeliang has welcomed the RSS sponsored Baba Ramdev’s PAVL branch, Deviangs, to open a university, and a hospital for the differently-abled person in the State and for which Rs 100 crore

was immediately sanctioned by Baba Ramdev’s aide Bal Krishna Acharya. Now, what can the ordinary people do when both the Church and the Government have their respective but same definition of what is right and what is wrong? The people can only hope and pray in their respective homes and lament. The Church is no more able to defend and protect. All its defenses have been bridged. It’s everybody for himself, everyone for oneself now. The second story which is a true story is more troubling. To the Derbyshire village of Eyam, in the bitter winter of 1665, came a box of clothes as charity from London and with it the dreaded plague. When the disease began to strike, a brave decision was taken. Led by their rector (local pastor), the villagers agreed that no one was to leave the village and no one was to come in. At certain places on the boundaries, food and other essentials was left by arrangement with friends from neighboring villages. For over a year the terror reigned. Out of 350 souls, 259 adults and 58 children died. But no one outside Eyam caught the plague. Charity, in this case, turned into an unintended tragedy. However, atleast the wise decision of the rector prevented the plague from spreading beyond the village. There is a lesson somewhere in this true story. Can we risk overlooking that lesson somewhere? I say, better safe than sorry. (Concluded) Benito Z Swu

Rural women have resilience to cope with climate risks: study

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limate change impacts are being felt in many parts of the country, as manifested in erratic rainfall, extreme weather events and changes in cropping patterns. Adapting to these changes at farm and household levels is critical. A new study says women, particularly in marginalised communities, possess necessary knowledge to cope with climate risks. The study assessed the role of individual women in coping with climatic risks, particularly in managing agriculture, energy and nutrition in flood and drought-prone paddy growing region of eastern India. It was found that women’s participation and involvement is much higher in managing nursery as well as in other farm-related functions like transplanting and weeding. Women resort to exchange of knowledge and resources at their level to face exigencies of climatic variation, given the absence of timely governmental in-

terventions. For instance, women use creative ways to manage food and nutrition security in their households in lean months. Many of them plant cucurbits like bottle gourd, pumpkin, satputia (a small cultivar of ridge gourd) and okra in their homesteads, catering to vegetable needs of the family since these are costlier in summer. A few women ensured food security by processing fruits and vegetables and storing them for consumption later. They harvest weeds and segregate them for consumption by human and some for cattle, while non-edible ones are composted. Women in high-risk zones, especially arid and semi-arid zones choose leaves and stem of many plants available throughout the year for food. “This becomes an important coping strategy to fight food shortage or famine. Many of these plants have been used in traditional medicine systems

for their therapeutic effects,” the study says. Researchers have documented such weeds used in three villages in the study area. Their expertise and knowledge about nonagricultural food sources help in dealing with food and nutrition availability resulting due to fluctuating climate, the study says. “In a situation when not many technological alternatives are available and climate risks have to be coped with, there are ways in which individual women find creative ways by managing resource exchange and pooling, overcoming class and cultural boundaries,” explained Dr Anil Gupta of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, who conducted the study along with Anamika Dey and Gurdeep Singh of Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad. The research is part of a long-term study on loss of agrobiodiversity underway in three villages (Isoulibhari, Shivnathpur, and Kharella)

in Faizabad district in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The villages, located in floodplains of the Sarayu river, are flood prone and mostly follow rain-fed rice-wheat cropping system. The region is facing vagaries of climate change. Data of the past 25 years obtained from Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology showed high fluctuation in onset and withdrawal of monsoon, number of rainfall days, total rainfall received and average rainfall received per number of days. “We found that knowledge networks of women contribute immensely to tide over the adverse effect of the risk episodes. But these informal channels of dissemination of the knowledge are often not recorded in formal scientific discourses,” Dr Gupta told India Science Wire. Instead of ignoring the role of such informal networks, they can be used as channels for targeting climate adaptation policies

and programmes, the study has suggested. If women groups become focal points of knowledge and resource dissemination in situations like crop failure due to flood or drought, there are fair chances that they will share these more openly. In addition, weather information needs to be provided according to local calendars,

which are different from the Gregorian calendars, the study has suggested. The study has been published in journal World Development. (India Science Wire) Keywords: climate change, adaptation, knowledge networks, monsoon, IIMA, Uttar Pradesh, National Innovation Foundation, DST. Dinesh C Sharma

Reader’s Post

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Best vantage point

The problem with BSNL internet connectivity has been going on since the last many years. Other service providers at least have back-up facilities but BSNL services really need to pick up in this area. The moment there is power cut, even BSNL service would be cut off and internet access becomes a problem. Are there no proper back-up facilities in the various centres of BSNL that one has to shut down one’s computer in the middle of attaching a file etc. Really, it is only in Nagaland that we have to chase the best vantage point of locating connectivity. Viketunuo Iralu, 4th Mile Dimapur

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India not eyeing anyone’s territory, says PM Modi

NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said India does not eye anyone’s territory and resources, asserting that its model of development aid was not based on “give and take”, comments which come amid increasing Chinese efforts to expand its influence in the sub-continent. Addressing the first conference of persons of Indian origin (PIO) parliamentarians from across the globe, Modi also asked them to invest in India and act as catalyst in the country’s growth. The event is being held to mark 102nd anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa. The prime minister said India has always played a constructive role in the world and that Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence can counter extremism and radicalisation. “India is that country which has always played a constructive role in the world arena. We do not measure our policy towards any nation on the basis of profit or loss but view it through the prism of human values,” he said.

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He further said India’s model of development aid is not based on give and take and it depends on requirement and priority of the countries concerned. “We neither have the intention of exploiting anyone’s resources nor are we eye anyone’s territory. Our focus has always been on capacity building and resource development,” he said. M o d i ’s c o m m e n t s comes in the backdrop of China’s deepening ties with some South Asian nations and providing them with huge financial aid, which, some experts feel, may draw India’s neighbours including Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal towards Beijing. India has been traditionally providing development aid to these countries. The day-long conference is being attended by 134 elected representatives from 24 countries including

France, Fiji, Switzerland and Mauritius. “At a time when the world is divided by ideologies, India believes in the mantra of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’,” Modi said and asked them to spread India’s message of inclusiveness. He further said, “If there is any philosophy to counter radicalisation and extremism, it is the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and the philosophy of Indian values,” he said. Addressing the gathering, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj credited Modi’s leadership for India’s growing stature globally. The prime minister said India, with its rich values and traditions, has the power to lead and guide the world dealing with instability. Modi also called on Indian origin lawmakers from across the world to be partners in India’s development and act as catalysts in the country’s economic growth. He said in the last three-four years, the entire world’s view of India has been changing and today, the world’s focus on India is increasing.

Jet Air hostess caught on plane with `3.21 cr in dollars

Devshi Kulshreshtha was caught with Rs. 3.21 crore in US dollar bills wrapped in foil.

NEW DELHI, Jan 9 (Agencies): A 25-yearold Jet Airways air-hostess allegedly made eight trips to Hong Kong with illegal cash wrapped in foil before she was caught carrying Rs. 3.21 crore in US dollars. A hawala operator who allegedly drafted her into a money-laundering network has also been arrested, reported NDTV. Devshi Kulshreshtha was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Monday after a surprise check on a flight leaving Delhi before dawn. The directorate reportedly received a tip-off. Around 2 am on Monday, a team entered a flight about to begin boarding for Hong Kong and checked Ms Kulshreshtha’s baggage. Officials were stunned to find in a suitcase, hidden beneath shoes and cosmetics, wads of 100 dollar bills, each tightly packed in foil

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Navy fully capable of defending nation: Def minister Panaji, Jan 9 (IANS): The Indian Navy is “fully capable” of defending the country against any threat, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday after she reviewed the navy’s maritime prowess. The Minister presided over India’s show of naval might, off the western coast on Monday and Tuesday, in which more than 10 warships, including aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, three submarines and various types of naval aircraft participated in operational manoeuvres, an official statement said. Sitharaman initially embarked on INS Kolkata, the first of the indigenously built Kolkata Class destroyers, and then spent the night at sea on board INS Vikramaditya. To assess the performance of the carrier in “real conditions”, she transited through a simulated “multithreat” environment on board along with the ship’s escorts during Monday night, it said. Sitharaman also presided over multiple complex naval operations including air interceptions, missile, gun and rocket firing, ship-to-ship replenishment, night flying and antisubmarine warfare.

SC asks states to give details of money under Nirbhaya Fund New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): The Supreme Court Tuesday asked all states and union territories (UTs) to come out with details of the money they have received from the Centre under the Nirbhaya fund scheme and the amounts disbursed as compensation to the victims of sexual assaults and acid attacks. A bench comprising Justices M B Lokur and Deepak Gupta, while asking all the states and UTs to file their responses within four weeks on receipt and disbursal of funds, rued the fact that they do not respond. “Let me tell you (senior advocate Indira Jaising who is assisting the bench as an amicus curiae), they do not (respond),” the bench said when Jaising submitted that states are under obligation to respond and should be asked to give details of the funds received and disbursed under the Nirbhaya scheme. The Nirbhaya Fund scheme was announced by the Centre in 2013 after the sensational December 16, 2012 gang-rape and murder case in Delhi to support the initiatives of the governments and the NGOs working towards safety of women. Meanwhile, the Na-

tional Legal Services Authority (NALSA), represented by its Director S S Rathi, informed the court that it has prepared a draft Model Rules for Victim Compensation for sexual offences and acid attacks in pursuance of the earlier direction and would submit it later. The NALSA Director said the procedures and the mode adopted in Delhi in awarding compensation to victims of sexual assaults and acid attacks have been considered while preparing the draft model rules. “In Delhi, such victims are awarded money within 24 hours after a decision to this effect,” Rathi, an Additional District and Sessions Judge who has also served in the Delhi Legal Services Authority (DLSA), said. During the hearing, the bench asked the NALSA Director whether there was any provision to reappropriate the unspent funds awarded to NALSA and the State Legal Services Authority. The bench has now posted the matter for further hearing on February 15 when it would deal with states’ response on receipt and disbursal of funds under Nirbhaya scheme and otherwise.

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and cloth to dodge the x-ray. She was immediately ordered off the flight and later arrested. Ms Kulshreshtha allegedly told officials that she had carried 10 lakh dollars in multiple trips over the past two months. She was paid Rs. one lakh for each trip, say the police. During hours of questioning, she reportedly named a hawala operator based in Delhi, Amit Malhotra. Investigators say Amit Malhotra, 40, collected money from bullion dealers in Delhi and would try to get airline workers to take the money abroad, which was then channeled back to India in the form of gold. Malhotra allegedly befriended Ms Kulshreshtha on a flight six months ago and convinced her to carry illegal money to Hong Kong. Around Rs. 3 lakh in cash and 1,600 dollars have been found in raids at Malhotra’s home in Delhi.

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proving vendors. To ensure greater transparency, all pending applications of RDSO have also been put online, railway officials said. The vendors, mostly those interested in developing products and new technologies for the Railways, can now download technical drawings and specifications and deposit registration fees and documents as well as interact with the RDSO online. The statement said verification of vendor documents and the physical verification of the facility will be done simultaneously in 8-11 months. Earlier, there was no specific timeline for this.

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coatings -- required by the sector and kept the window open with no timelines to enable wider participation. “Now vendors can register for any of the items 365 days of the year,” the ministry statement said. Earlier, vendors approached the Railways depending on the sector’s requirements. This would help small and medium enterprises and lead to job creation, it added. Vendors can now alsoview their application and registration status online on the RDSO website, it said. At present, RDSO, the research arm of the Railways, has multiple roles that include, apart from research, setting standards and ap-

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New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): The Railways today said vendors interested in developing products and new technologies for the sector can now register with the national transporter through the year. The Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) of the Railways has launched a new online vendor registration system which will ensure that the process is completed within defined timelines, it said in a statement. For the first time, the RDSO has also invited expressions of interest (EOI) for all the 600 plus items -- such as automatic twist locks, components for diesel locomotives and anti-friction

nation is being burdened by ineffectiveness of Coal India, its manpower, cost structure and losses,” he explained. According to Association of Power Producers, thermal coal price rise would amount to power tariff hike of 25 to 30 paise per unit. “The arbitrary price increases of CIL are burdening the common power consumers. As this increase along with earlier imposition of evacuation charge and increase in surface transportation charge would add about 35 paise in retail (power) tariff,” Association of Power Producers Director General Ashok Khurana said.

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index to a low of 34,343.41 during the day trade. The Sensex finally settled up 90.40 points, or 0.26 per cent at 34,443.19, which is still all time closing high. It breached its previous record closing of 34,352.79 points hit yesterday. The index has risen by 559.41 points in the previous three straight sessions. The broader 50-share NSE Nifty also maintained its bull run and touched a new peak of 10,659.15 (intra-day). It settled higher by 13.40 points, or 0.13 per cent, at a new peak of 10,637.00, beating its previous record closing of 10,623.60, recorded in yesterday’s trade.

2017-18 fiscal while total revenue will be Rs 6,421 crore, Coal India said. The price hike will be applicable to “all subsidiaries of Coal India, including NEC for regulated and non-regulated sectors”, the filing said. Power producers, however, said the price hike will increase electricity tariffs. “This increase for G-11 and G-14 grade (coal) is in the range of 15-20 per cent... It is expected that the coal price increase would result in 30-50 paise/per unit rise in power tariff,” Indian Captive Power Producers Association (ICPPA) Secretary Rajiv Agrawal told PTI. This increase, he said, is over and above 12-18 per cent indirect price increase by introduction of evacuation charge (Rs 50 per tonne), sizing charge and surface transportation charge. “For global competitiveness, energy prices has to come down whereas the

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Mumbai, Jan 9 (PTI): The benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday surged to close at a new life high of 34,443.19 on gains in IT, FMCG, oil & gas and energy stocks amid positive leads from global markets, extending its record-breaking run for a third day. Also, Nifty settled at fresh high of 10,637. But caution prevailed as crude prices surged to the highest level since 2015. Opening higher, the 30-share Sensex quickly rallied to an all-time intraday high of 34,488.03 as Coal India, ITC and Tata Motors posted smart gains. Profit booking in some pharma, capital goods and telecom stocks at record levels, however, pulled the

New online registration service for vendors: Railways

New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): State-run Coal India Tuesday hiked thermal coal prices for both power and non-power consumers with immediate effect, a decision which electricity producers said would jack up energy prices by up to Rs 0.50 per unit. Sources indicated that the average price hike could be around 10 per cent but the Indian Captive Power Producers Association claimed that the hike is in the range of 15-20 per cent for G-11 and G-14 grade fuel which would make power costlier by Rs 0.30-0.50 per unit. The board of Coal India Ltd in its meeting approved revision of noncoking coal prices with effect from January 9, 2018, Coal India (CIL) said in a filing to BSE, without disclosing the quantum of increase. The price revision will result in an incremental revenue of Rs 1,956 crore for the remaining period of

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get by additional Rs 50,000 crore for the current fiscal to meet the shortfall. According to industry body Ficci, there is a likelihood that demonetisation effects may linger on for some more months and hence there is a need to further boost demand and therefore, the government should consider revision of income tax slabs, by raising the income level on which peak tax rate would trigger. “This would improve purchasing power and create additional demand. For individual taxpayers, 30 per cent tax rate should be applicable only if the income is above Rs 20 lakh. Additionally, interest rates should be lowered to enable affordable finance for conducting business operation and expansion,” it said. Among other things, chambers have suggested reintroduction of the standard deduction for salaried employees to at least Rs 1 lakh to ease the tax burden of them and keeping in mind the rate of inflation and purchasing power of the salaried individual, which is dependent on salary available for disbursement.

income, India’s fondness and inclination for gold has also increased manifold,” the report said. There are broadly two categories of gold loan lenders in India. The formal sector consists of banks, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and cooperatives, while the informal sector is made up of categories like local moneylenders and pawnbrokers. According to KPMG, gold loan companies are expected “to continue delinking the gold price volatility risk by offering more variants of lower tenure loan products”. Noting that increased competition from small finance banks are having a yield reducing impact, the report said the gold loan space is likely to see “interesting partnerships with fintechs (financial technology companies) to help streamline and automate processes”. The report has identified factors such as exclusion from mainstream personal and retail loans by commercial banks, and changing attitudes to applying for gold loans, as the growth drivers of the gold loan market in India.

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tax rate by 10 per cent on income between 5-10 lakh, levy 20 per cent rate for income between Rs 10-20 lakh and 30 per cent for income beyond Rs 20 lakh. At present, income over RS 10 lakh attracts 30 per cent tax. “Considering the steep rise in cost of living due to inflation, it is suggested that basic limit for exemption and other income slabs should be enhanced to give benefit to low income group. The income trigger for peak rate in other countries is significantly higher,” industry chamber CII said in its preBudget memorandum to the finance ministry. Although the industry chambers want the government to reduce peak tax slab to 25 per cent, it is unlikely that the ministry will agree to that due to pressure on fiscal deficit. The subdued indirect tax collection following roll out of Goods and Services Tax from July 1 last year has put pressure on the fiscal deficit, which has been pegged at 3.2 per cent of the GDP for 2017-18. The government recently raised borrowing tar-

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS): The organised gold loan market in India is expected to grow to over Rs 3 lakh crore by 2020 at a three-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent, British consulting multinational KPMG said on Tuesday, citing its report based on an industry survey. The report titled “India’s gold loan market: Is the glitter fading?” cites the World Gold Council which estimated last year that average demand in the country would go up to around 850 to 950 tonnes per annum by 2020, with two-thirds of this demand coming from the rural market. “Industry projections say the organised gold loan market in India will grow to Rs 3,101 billion by 2020 at a three-year CAGR of 13.7 per cent,” a KPMG release said. India is one of the largest consumers of gold -- which had an estimated total stock of 23,000 tonnes in 2016 -- the majority of which is held by households, according to the report. “With the country’s growing population and ever increasing disposable

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NEW DELHI, JAN 9 (AGENCIES): Middle class can hope for a big relief in 2018-19 Budget, which will also be the last regular Budget of the NDA government, as the finance ministry is contemplating to hike personal tax exemption limit and tweak the tax slabs, according to sources. The proposals before the ministry is to hike the tax exemption limit from the existing Rs 2.5 lakh per annum to at least Rs 3 lakh if not 5 lakh, they said. Besides, the tinkering of tax slab is also being actively considered by the ministry to give substantial relief to middle-income group, especially the salaried class, to help them tide over the impact of retail inflation, which has started inching up. In the last Budget, Finance minister Arun Jaitley left the slabs unchanged but gave marginal relief to small tax payer by reducing the rate from 10 per cent to 5 per cent for individuals having annual income between Rs 2.5-5 lakh. In the next Budget to be unveiled on February 1, the government could lower

Gold loan market to grow to over Rs 3 lakh cr by 2020: KPMG

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Weapons are only aimed at the US, says North Korea Seoul, Jan 9 (Agencies): The discussion of North Korea’s nuclear program and its weapons arsenal, which is solely aimed at the United States, would negatively impact interKorean ties, a North Korean official said on Tuesday while finishing up talks with the South. “North Korea’s weapons are only aimed at the United States, not our brethren, China or Russia,” said Ri Son Gwon, head of North Korea’s delegation at the first inter-Korean talks in more than two years. Ri added that Pyongyang’s nuclear program was not an issue between North and South Korea, reported Reuters. North Korea and South Korea on Tuesday agreed on negotiations to resolve problems and military talks aimed at averting accidental conflict, after their first official dialogue in more than two years, as Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program fuels tension. In a joint statement after the 11-hour talks, the North pledged to send a large delegation to next month’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the South, but made a ‘strong complaint’ after Seoul proposed talks to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. South Korea asked its neighbor to halt hostile acts

South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon, left, with head of North Korean delegation Ri Son Gwon during their meeting, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

that stoke tension on the peninsula, and in return, the North agreed that peace should be guaranteed in the region, the South’s unification ministry said in a separate statement. The talks had been closely watched by world leaders keen for any sign of a reduction in tension, as fears grow over the North’s missile launches and development of nuclear weapons, in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Earlier on Tuesday, Seoul said it was prepared to lift some sanctions temporarily so North Korean officials could visit the South for the Games. The North said its delegation would comprise athletes, high-ranking officials, a cheering squad, art performers as well as reporters and spectators.

South Korea has unilaterally banned several North Korean officials from entry in response to Pyongyang’s ramped-up missile and nuclear tests, held despite international pressure. However, some South Korean officials have said they see the Olympics as a possible opportunity for easing tension. Fo r e i g n m i n i s t r y spokesman Roh Kyu-deok said Seoul would consider whether it needed to take “prior steps”, together with the U.N. Security Council and other relevant countries, to help the North Koreans visit for the Olympics. Working talks will be held soon to work out the details of bringing the North Koreans to the Olympics, the statement said, with the exact schedule to be decided via documented exchanges.

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Relief for Indian techies: No change in US H-1B policy Washington, Jan 9 (IANS): Indian techies in the US can heave a sigh of relief after the Trump administration said it was not considering any regulatory change that will force H1-B visa holders to leave the country. The announcement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) came on Monday after last week’s report by US-based news agency McClatchy DC Bureau that Washington was considering new regulations to prevent the extension of H-1B visas, largely availed of by Indian IT firms. “The USCIS is not considering a regulatory change that would force H-1B visa holders to leave the US by changing our interpretation of section 104(c) of AC-21, which provides for H-1B extensions beyond the 6 year limit,” said Jonathan Withington, chief of media relations for USCIS. “Even if it were, such a change would not likely result in these H-1B visa holders having to leave the US because employers could request extensions in oneyear increments under section 106(a)-(b) of AC21 instead,” Withington was quoted as saying by Kansas City Star. “The agency is considering a number of policy and regulatory changes to carry out the President’s Buy American, Hire American Executive Order, including a thorough review of

employment based visa programmes,” he said. Earlier reports said the Trump administration was considering tightening H-1B visa rules that could lead to deportation of 750,000 Indians. Withington said that USCIS was never considering such a policy change and that “any suggestion that USCIS changed its position because of pressure is absolutely false”. Representatives Kevin Yoder, a Kansas Republican, and Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, sent a letter to Trump, obtained by McClatchy, urging him “not to deport H-1B holders awaiting permanent residency processing.” “We strongly believe this action would be harmful to the American economy, credibility and relations with India and the Indian-American community,” wrote Yoder and Gabbard last week. Both are members of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans. The US Chamber of Commerce had warned it would be “tremendously bad policy” to tell highly skilled people they were not welcome to stay in the US. The H-1B programme offers temporary US visas that allow companies to hire highly skilled foreign professionals working in areas with shortages of qualified American workers.

9 Sun-like star can help decode Sun’s variability London, Jan 9 (IANS): Scientists have found a star that is almost identical to the Sun except for the chemical composition -which they believe is like a Rosetta Stone that can help shed light on sun’s variability and its effect on Earth’s climate. The star is located 120 light-years away in the constellation of Cygnus and, on the surface, it looks just like the Sun. It has the same mass, radius and age -- but inside, the chemical composition of the star is very different. It consists of around twice as many heavy elements as in the Sun. Heavy elements here means elements heavier than hydrogen and helium. “The unique combination of a star almost identical to the Sun, except for the chemical composition, with a cycle that has been observed from both the Kepler spacecraft and from ground makes this star a Rosetta Stone for the study of stellar dynamos,” said Christoffer Karoff from Aarhus University in Denmark. The study can help understand how the irradiance of the Sun has changed over time, which is likely to have an effect on our climate.

Former PLA chief to be prosecuted for corruption Beijing, Jan 9 (PTI): China’s former military chief Gen Fang Fenghui, who till recently headed the world’s largest army, will be prosecuted for corruption, state media reported Tuesday, becoming the latest top defence official to be netted in the anti-graft campaign launched by President Xi Jinping. Besides being head of the military till last year Gen Fang was a member of China’s powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) headed by Xi. CMC is the overall high command of the 2.3 million-strong People’s Liberation Army (PLA). He was under a cloud for sometime now. He was removed in August amid the 73-day Dokalam standoff with India. Fang has been transferred to the military prosecution authority on suspicion of bribery, staterun Xinhua news agency reported today. The transfer was made after the approval of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), the report said. Fang, 66, once the youngest commander of a PLA was described as an “opportunist” by military insiders, the Hong Kongbased South China Morning Post reported. Last November, his colleague Gen Zhang Yang,

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also a member of the CMC under Xi, committed suicide as he also faced an antigraft probe. “Fang has close links to Zhang’s superiors and subordinates because they were both proteges of disgraced former CMC vicechairmen Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou, with Fang being the most skillful opportunist, closely following Guo,” the Post report said.

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Applications are invited from interested candidates for the following posts : 1) Vice Principal – M.A, B.Ed. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with additional experience in managing academics. 2) Lab In charge (Electronics & robotics Lab) – B.E./Diploma in Electronics. Should be proficient in organizing events, teaching and with knowledge of electronics, mechanics and 3D printer. Applicants are required to submit their applications along with bio-data, copy of relevant documents, photo and contact details at Cornerstone Higher Secondary School, Duncan Basti, Dimapur (9 am to 1:30 pm) on or before 15th January 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. For any queries contact +919862120949 (Between 9 am to 1:30 pm)

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The Suhoi Village Baptist Church congratulates Rev. Toniho Kiho, Pastor (SBC Diphupar B) for being rewarded as an Ordained Minister by the Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (WSBAK). Dr. Kavika Aye for successfully securing the degree of Doctor in PhD (Department of Economics) from Pondicherry University and Rev. Niqheto Kiho for successfully completing his 35 years in the service of the Lord under the Association of Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu. We pray that the good Lord bless and direct their ways in all their future endeavours and give them more wisdom & knowledge. May God bless you all.

The Tamlu Buhu Union Kohima convey its heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their achievement in different fields. 1. B.Menlong Phom JSCO promoted to SDO (Soil) under Soil & Water Conservation Deptt. 2. S.Chingnyei Phom promoted to Head Asst. under Nagaland State Transport Deptt. 3. John Mukho promoted as Inspector under Police Deptt. 4. M.Mopling Phom for securing the post of Research Assistant under Art & Culture Department through NPSC Exam 2017. The Union wishes you all the very best in your future endeavour. TBUK K-71

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We the United Soyim Club would like to tender our humblest gratefulness to the following dignitaries who have immensely contributed in our 25 Glorious Badminton Tournament Celebration 2017. 1. Shri. Imkong L. Imchen, Minister H & Family Welfare 2. Shri. S.I Jamir, Minister Urban Development and Municipal Affairs 3. Shri. C. Apok Jamir, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism 4. Shri. Imtikumzük Longkumer, Parliamentary Secretary I & PR & Sericulture 5. Shri. Merentoshi, MLA 6. Shri. Temjen Imna Along, Chairman & MD REM Group & Chairman Finance & Development, BJP Nagaland 7. Shri. A Chuba Ozukum, Administrative Officer, Department of Law & Justice Kohima 8. Dr. Watizulu, Senior Vice President, Nagaland Badminton Association, Executive Member, Badminton Association of India 9. Shri. Alemwati Jamir, Medziphema 10. Shri. Temjensuwa, SDO, Kohima Further, the Club convey our gratitude to every individuals and groups who have contributed generously in cash and kind towards our Club. It's through your helping hand that we have successfully observed our 25 Badminton Tournament Celebration 2017. May God bless you all. Sd/Sd/Tiasuba Limatongzük Jamir Tatar President Planning Committee Convener

(Village Council Chungtia) Mokokchung – 798601, Nagaland

GRATITUDE The Chungtia Village Council would like to convey our heartfelt thanks to all individual and families who supported us in the time of community drinking water pipe line connection from river. We take the opportunity to mention the following individual and families who contributed financially. 1. Dr. Benjongliba, Parl Secretary 2. Mr. Temjenmoa Jamir, Managing Director Nagaland Minerals & Mines. 3. Mr. & Mrs. Chubatoba, Supdt. Engineer ONGC 4. Mr. & Mrs. Aochuba, IFS DFO Mon 5. Mr. Yangertoshi, Dy. Comdt. ITBP Dimapur 6. Mr. & Mrs. M. Chuba Dimapur 7. Lanumar, Executive Engineer Irrigation & Flood Control 8. N. Yanger Pongen, Executive Engineer PHED Mokokchung Sd/Sd/M. Akok Kichu Toshi Chairman Secretary

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NOTICE IN THE COURT OF SMTI. W.V. PATTON, CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION), DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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EXECUTION CASE NO - 09/2016 DECREE - HOLDER - North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd., Dimapur JUDGEMENT - DEBTOR(S) - M/s Reda Development Society and another, TO

1. Shri. M. Renta, Chairman, M/s Reda Development Society, Samziuram Village, Jalukie, Dist-Peren, Nagaland. 2. Shri. N. Mani Zeliang, Secreatry, M/s Reda Development Society, Samziuram Village, Jalukie, Dist-Peren, Nagaland. 3. Shri. H. K. Renta, Treasurer, M/S Reda Development Society, Samziuram Village, Jalukie, Dist-Peren, Nagaland. Whereas an application has been made in the Court by the DecreeHolder, North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd., Dimapur praying for execution of the decree dated 12/04/14 of the National Lok Adalak No. 02. You are hereby asked to appear in person or through pleader in this Court on 19/01/2018 at 10:30 a.m. to Show-Cause as to why the execution as prayed for should not be granted, in default the matter shall be heard and decided in your absence. Given under my had and the seal of the Court this 20th day of Dec., 2017 Civil Judge (Junior Division) Dimapur : Nagaland DC-66

OFFICE OF THE NAGA PEOPLE’S FRONT 25 MONGOYA ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY MOKOKCHUNG: NAGALAND

IN THE COURT OF SMTI. W.V. PATTON, CIVIL JUDGE (JUNIOR DIVISION), DIMAPUR : NAGALAND EXECUTION CASE NO- 04/2016 DECREE - HOLDER - North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd., Dimapur JUDGEMENT - DEBTOR(S) - M/s Temjenyangla Jamir and another, TO

1. Shri. Temjenyangla Jamir, Prop - M/S Elite Girls Hostel, House No. 343 (B), Lingrijan, Kuda Mill, (Near Ao Church) Dist - Dimapur, Nagaland. 2. Smti. Yuzungmongla, Lingrijan, (Firing Range), Dist - Peren, Nagaland. Whereas an application has been made in the Court by the DecreeHolder, North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd., Dimapur praying for execution of the decree dated 12/04/14 of the National Lok Adalak No. 02. You are hereby asked to appear in person or through pleader in this Court on 19/01/2018 at 10:30 a.m. to Show-Cause as to why the execution as prayed for should not be granted, in default the matter shall be heard and decided in your absence. Given under my had and the seal of the Court this 20th day of December, 2017 Civil Judge (Junior Division) Dimapur : Nagaland DC-65

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 10TH NAP BN (INDIA RESERVE) ZHADIMA : NAGALAND

No.10BN(IR)RO-44/2017-18/2262

REJOINDER

The advertisement published in Nagaland Post Vol XXVIII No. 32, dated 9th Jan 2018 wherein it stated that the 25 Mongoya Assembly Constituency NPF welcomes Dr. Ngangshi K Ao into the party fold. Therefore it is to clarify that NPF MLA Merentoshi R. Jamir from 25 Mongoya A/C has been standing steadfast under the NPF party principal and that all the frontals and 13 units under 25 Mongoya A/C are also strongly united under the party principal. We also hereby clarify that the office of 25 Mongoya A/C has no knowledge of Dr. Ngangshi K Ao joining NPF and that the fictitious persons by the name T.N. Alem and Tia Lkr, allegedly using the designations of President and Secretary respectively of 25 Mongoya A/C NPF are unknown. The only President recognised by the NPF Central Office for 25 Mongoya A/C NPF is Mr. Ojen Jamir. Sd/Sd/Ojen Jamir Kumsangmeren President General Secretary (Admn)

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Dated, Zhadima the 3rd Jan. 2018

No. 101683 Constable Srikant Chauhan S/o Harilal Chauhan MT Platoon 10th NAP Bn (IR) Zhadima, Nagaland

Sub : FINAL CALLING NOTICE No. 101683 Constable Srikant Chauhan, S/o Harilal Chauhan, Village-Chansarila, PO-Pakri, P.S- Sekendrapur, Dist. Ballia is found absent from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 26/10/117. Whereas, 3 (Three) Calling Notices has been issued to you through concerned P.S but you failed to report back for duty. Whereas it is notified that last opportunity is given to No. 101683 Constable Srikant Chauhan to report back to undersigned within 7 (seven) days from the date of publication of this final calling notice, failing which you will be dismissed from service from the date of your absence and declare deserter without further notice.

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Camila Cabello matches record held by Taylor Swift & Katy Perry

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner come together to celebrate daughter’s birthday

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second longest-running chart-topper this decade. Hailing her debut album “a strong and surprisingly confident first impression“, NME wrote: “Though there’s no obvious “darkness into light” storyline, ‘Camila’ definitely has edgier moments than the romantic ‘Havana’, which was named after the Cuban city where she was born. “You’re good at making me feel small,” she sings on ‘Something’s Gotta Give’, a strikingly direct break-up song. Stripped-down piano bal-

lad ‘Consequences’ feels even more candid: she tells a former partner that “loving you was dumb and dark and cheap,” and says she “lost a little weight because I wasn’t eating”. “It’s a long way from her biggest Fifth Harmony hit, ‘Work From Home’, which was basically about bunking off early to get laid. Cabello performed the track at the MTV EMAs back in November, where she also won the Best Pop award. (NME)

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford Celebrates 32 Years of Sobriety

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amila Cabello matches impressive record held by Taylor Swift and Katy Perry – with the runaway success of her massive hit ‘Havana’. The track, taken from her acclaimed solo album ‘Camila‘, was already the longest running female No.1 single since Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’. Now, the former Fifth Harmony member is enjoying her seventh week at the top of the US pop radio charts – tying Katy Perry, Kesha and Taylor Swift for the

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amily matters took precedence for Ben Affleckand Jennifer Garner this last weekend. The separated couple came together to celebrate their middle-child Seraphina’s ninth birthday at their LA home. The ‘small celebration’ took place at their Brentwood property which the couple used to share before their separation in 2015. A source told a leading publication that Ben was present at the celebration. The source further added “Seraphina had friends over for cake. She got lots of gifts”. Despite making their split official by filing for divorce in April last year,

the stars have remained on good terms to continue to be present for their kids as parents. The duo has three kids together, Violet, aged 12, Seraphina, aged 9, and Samuel, aged 5. Ben and Jen have been married for ten years before splitting in 2015. The family has often been spotted together on special occasions since their split. Christmas and Thanksgiving are two of the occasions when the family came out to present a united front to the world. While Ben has been seen out and about with his girlfriend Lindsay Shookas, Jennifer is yet to move on with someone.

udas Priest frontman Rob Halford celebrated the 32nd anniversary of his getting sober and wrote, “One day at a time. Each one of you are in my life and your love and support encourages and helps me to live in the moment and try to do my best for you. Thank you all”. In a 2016 interview with The Washington Times, Halford was asked what part sobriety has played in Priest’s longevity. He responded: “Without it? Oh, I’d be dead. Literally, I would be dead. I wouldn’t be talking to The Washington Times now. I wouldn’t be here. The place where I got to, the next step, was lost.” He added: “I love people. I love being in a band. I love making music. I had to figure out that was way more important than being addicted.” During a 2015 inter view with Wester n Canada’s “Rock N’ Roll Breakfast Show”, Halford spoke in more detail about

Creep, Radiohead feel it was and want 100% of the publishing - I offered up to 40 over the last few months but they will only accept 100. Their lawyers

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Lana faces Radiohead lawsuit over Song’s ‘Creep’ Similarities lawsuit will likely end up in court. “It’s true about the lawsuit”, Del Rey wrote. “Although I know my song wasn’t inspired by

how being clean and sober since 1986 has affected his live performance as well as his emotional well being. “Well, it’s an incredible life, isn’t it?” Halford said. “It’s still very much one day at a time. I think that’s the only way you can really make it work.” Halford went on to say that even though “most of the Priest fans drink, they keep me sober. That might sound crazy. But I have to go out there night after night and do my work in the way that’s expected from me. And I can’t go out there drunk. I can’t

go out there smashed and drugged. That’s cheating my fans. That’s giving them a poorer display. So, if that makes sense, that’s also part of my daily spiritual ritual — keeping clean and sober for my own well being, but also for my fans and everybody else”. He added, “For anybody who’s listening to us, if you’re facing that kind of challenge in your life, please help yourself. You hear all these silly things like, ‘Rehab is for quitters,’ and, ‘You’re a man. Have a drink’, blah blah blah. If you’re going through the same difficulties that I went through, you know that it can be a matter of life or death, quite frankly. So be aware there’s people out there, there’s great organizations out there to help you start on a path to a brand new life that’s full of wonderful things waiting to happen.” (Blabbermouth,net)

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have been relentless, so we will deal with it in court”. A representative for Del Rey declined to comment. (Rolling Stone)

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ana Del Rey revealed that she is facing a potential lawsuit from Radiohead over similarities between her song “Get Free” and the band’s hit “Creep.” Numerous British tabloids reported on the pending legal action over songwriting credits on the Lust for Life track, with the Sun citing a source that said that “both Radiohead and Del Rey are trying to thrash it out behind the scenes to prevent it from going to court”. While representatives for Radiohead wouldn’t comment on the lawsuit to Rolling Stone, Del Rey claimed in a tweet that the band was in the process of suing her, and that the

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The Integer Welfare Society, with immense pride and honour, extend our heartiest congratulations to its esteemed Shri. T. Yanrenthung Ngullie, S/o Late Thungmomo Ngullie member of Pangti Village, Wokha on his promotion to Executive Engineer (EE) under ONGC. The IWS wishes him good health and many more success in his future endeavour. Wobansao Shitiri Chairman Integer Welfare Society, Dimapur, Nagaland DP-281

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ork has begun on actress-producer Priyanka Chopra’s new Marathi production titled “Firebrand”. A tweet from Priyanka’s home production banner Purple Pebble Pictures read: “Welcoming 2018 with our upcoming Marathi Project: ‘Firebrand’.” Priyanka wrote on Tuesday: “2018 is here and we’ve hit the ground running with our new Marathi production ‘Firebrand’ directed by the amazing Arunaraje Patil, which began filming yesterday. All the very best team Purple Pebble Pictures, Madhu Chopra and Sandeep Bhargava.” Priyanka’s first Marathi production venture was “Ventilator”. It was directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and starred Ashutosh Gowariker, Jitendra Joshi, Sulabha Arya and Sukanya Kulkarni Mone. “Ventilator” won three honours at the 64th National Film Awards. (IANS)

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NZ beat Pak by 8 wickets in 2nd ODI

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill plays a shot during the 2nd ODI match against Pakistan on Tuesday.

NELSON, Jan 9 (Agencies): Martin Guptill was at his belligerent best as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets in Nelson on Tuesday, although captain Kane Williamson admitted a rain delay had done the hosts a favour. The second one-day international was evenly poised when rain forced the players from the field for more than two hours with New Zealand 64 for two after 14 overs in reply to Pakistan’s 246 for nine. When play resumed under the Duckworth-Lewis

system New Zealand’s target was revised to 151 in 25 overs meaning they had 11 overs left to make 87. “ Pa k i s t a n s h owe d some real resistance at the end and put some partnerships together which would have been a tricky total on that surface,” Williamson said, adding the rain break “worked in our favour a little bit”. But the New Zealand skipper also hailed the “brilliant” partnership involving Guptill and Ross Taylor to get New Zealand home with seven balls to spare.

Guptill, 31 off 40 at the break, was 86 not out off 71 deliveries at the end. Taylor advanced from 14 in as many balls to 45 off 43. “For Martin and Ross to come out after that rain break... and play so beautifully and to see Martin play with freedom at his best was great to watch,” Williamson said. “And (with) Ross a calming influence at the other end... it was a brilliant partnership to get us across the line.” It left Pakistan winless after two rain-affected matches in New Zealand

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with both decided under the Duckworth-Lewis method. “We are very disappointed with our batting,” said captain Sarfraz Ahmed. “The first 10 overs is very important and we lost too many wickets in the first 10 overs. “Our batting is not performing well but later on our lower order batted really well.” After Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat Mohammad Hafeez (60) held the first half of the innings together as Pakistan struggled to 141 for seven in the 37th over before Shadab Khan (52) and Hasan Ali (51) struck out with a 70-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Pakistan still harboured hopes of levelling the series when they made early inroads into the New Zealand innings claiming Colin Munro for duck and Williamson for 19 to have New Zealand at 47 for two in the 10th over. However, the momentum changed when Taylor joined Guptill in the middle. New Zealand now lead the five-match series 2-0 ahead of game three in Dunedin on Saturday.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us with prayer at the demise of our beloved brother Lt. K. Lanupokyim LKR (Waromung) on 26th of November 2017. Though we are unable to thank each of you individually, it is our sincere and humble prayer that the God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving family members and relatives.

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(Born : 17/07/1955 – Died : 30/12/2017)

(Born : Jan 1926 – Died : 03-01-2018) We the bereaved family members of Late Lirow Ovung of Lotsu Village, express our profound gratitude to all individuals, villages, churches, relatives, neighbours, friends and well-wishers who stood by us and supported and comforted us physically, spiritually and financially at the demise of our beloved father on 3rd Jan 2018. Words are inadequate to express and repay you your good deeds but it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and in-laws DC-58

Dimapur, Jan 9 (NPN): The 27th meet of Chokri Area Wrestling Association (CAWA) will be held at Khulazu Basa village local ground on January 12. Dr. Chotisüh Sazo, advisor, social welfare and Vivolie Kezo, class-1 contractor will grace the event as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. The champion in Naga wrestling will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 70,000, the runner-up will get Rs. 60,000 while the third and fourth place winners will get Rs. 50, 000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively. Meanwhile, the organizing committee has invited all the well-wishers and spectators to witness the event.

Haiziurangbe memorial volleyball trophy

Chief guest with others during the inaugural programme on Tuesday.

Dimapur, Jan 9 (NPN): The 2nd edition of Haiziurangbe memorial volleyball trophy got underway Tuesday at ‘C’ block Jalukie ‘B’ village with second in command 36 Assam Rifle

Jalukie headquarter, N.A. Mathew as the chief guest. Altogether 12 teams are participating in the tournament. The programme was chaired by Keheizailule and Pauziedibe Kenn and

God’s blessing was invoked by Hahube Kenn. Welcome address was delivered by Inswabe Kenn and the oath of conduct to the players was administered by Hungzie Kenn.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1st Death Anniversary

Through this column we express our heartfelt gratitude to all the organisations, GOs, NGOs and every individuals who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved Mrs. NEIHU- Ü KUOTSU, w/o Lt. Brig. NEIDILIE KUOTSU of Phesama Village on 6th January 2018 at the age of 87 years. We pray the Almighty God continue to bless each and everyone of you abundantly. Children, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives K-82

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“For me to live is Christ and to die is gain”

We, the family members of Lt. Thubo-o Demo, would like to extend our sincere and profound gratitude to each and every individuals, families, organisations who stood by us and shared our grief, sorrow & supported us physically, spiritually, materially and financially during his brief illness and at the sudden demise on 4th January 2018 . We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual; however it is our humble prayer that may our Almighty God bless one and all abundantly. Loving wife, sons, daughters, family members and in-laws K-72

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Acknowledgement

of LATE BEIZO ZATSU

THENUDOLE (BANUO) YONGO 13.09.1959 – 28.12.2017

A mother of patience and a loving heart. The woman we look up to in times of troubles and trials. As she left us for a little while, we are blessed to have found solace in the loving embrace of our family, friends and well wishers. It is our humble prayer that we all find the peace and solace in the Lord JESUS, when our time finally comes. We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. Angami Baptist Church (NAC) Dimapur. 2. Sakhabama Baptist Church. 3. Kecha Krotho 4. Nourhe Krotho 5. Neighbours. 6. NHHDC Ltd. Dimapur 7. District Agri Office Kohima. Loving children, grandchildren & relatives K-65

Born-28th Dec. 1933 – Died-3rd Jan. 2018 We the family of Lt. Shwenilo Thong, Ex Pastor Tseminyu Old Town Baptist Church, express our profound gratitude to all those who rendered their selfless service, material, financial and prayer support during the period of his illness and untimely demise period on the 3rd Jan. 2018. Our special gratitude goes to:1. Doctors and nurses of NHAK 2. Doctors and nurses of Oking Hospital, Kohima 3. CRBC Staff and Prayer Ministry. 4. Local Churches and organisations. 5. Well-wishers, friends and relatives. God bless! K-83 Loving wife, children, grandchildren & relatives

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Philippians 1:21

Until we meet again Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too The fact that you're no longer here will always cause me pain but you're forever in my heart until we meet again.

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Chokri area wrestling meet on January 12

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members of Late Yankhumbeni Ennio express our profound gratitude and appreciation to our neighbours, resident of Molonsu Colony, relatives, Akuk Village Community, Wokha Town Baptist Church, friends, organizations and well wishers who stood by us through prayers and helped us with physical, material and financial support at the sudden demise of our beloved mother. May God bless you all abundantly. Loving husband, children and relatives DC-57

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We, the bereaved family of Lt. Mr. Wezhiepe Lekro (Leshemi) former VCC of Naga United Village, S/o Lt. Kekhwengulo Lekro would like to express our profound gratitude and thankfulness to Almighty God and to all those who stood by us with prayers, financial support, material assistance and physical help at the sudden demise of our beloved brother on 3rd Jan. 2018. We, the family of Lt. Wezhiepe Lekro would like to convey our sincere thanks to : 1. Naga United Village Baptist Church, Dimapur 2. Showuba B/C 3. Kuzhami B/C Chumukedima 4. United Phom B/C NUV 5. Naga United B/C Steward Committee 6. International Prayer Centre, Seluophe 7. Western Chakhesang Hoho, Dimapur 8. Kuzhami Welfare Association, Dimapur 9. Naga United Village Council 10. Zukesta Area Public Organization, Dimapur 11. Old Showuba Village Council 12. Aoyim Village Council 13. Leshemi Union, Dimapur 14. Chakhesang Zuve Cultural Club, NUV 15. Youth Society, NUV 16. Women Society, NUV 17. Catholic Women, NUV 18. BIN Society, NUV 19. Zawe SHG, Dimapur 20. Heive SHG, NUV 21. G.H.S, NUV 22. Highland Hall School, NUV 23. Hope Academy School, NUV 24. Shri. K. Therie, President, NPCC 25. Shri. Jacob Zhimomi, MLA Ghaspani-I. We sincerely regret for not being able to mention all the names but it is our prayer that God Almighty bless you all in return. The family of Lt. Wezhiepe Lekro DP-257

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Dear Ipu, Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. You held an incredibly special place in our hearts. You will be sorely missed. You lived and loved well. We the bereaved family of Late Toluvi Shohe would like to acknowledge our profound gratitude to each and every individual who supported and stood by us morally, physically, financially and in prayer from the time of our father's illness till his death. Among many to whom we are deeply indebted, we would like to make a special and sincere thanks to :1. Sumi Aphuyemi Baptist Church Kohima. 2. Sumi Baptist Church Kohima. 3. Faith Harvest Church Kohima. 4. Forest Colony Union Kohima. 5. Youth of Forest Colony Kohima. 6. AFE Sumi Community Kohima. 7. Mudutsugho Kuposhukulu Kohima. 8. Forest Colony Women Fellowship. 9. Officers and staff of District Employment Exchange Phek. 10. Mr. Kuputo Shohe. 11. Dr. Nicky Kire, MLA. 12. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, Speaker Nagaland Legislative Assembly. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but we remain indebted for the love and support shown to us. It is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and in-laws. DP-280 K Y M C

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FA Cup: Seagulls beat Crystal Palace

League Two side Yeovil, the lowest-ranked side in the draw of the FA Cup football tournament, will host Manchester United in a fourth round tie, for the second time in four seasons. In 2015, Yeovil lost to United United 0-2 thanks to goals from Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria. “I don’t think I could pick anyone better to go up against in the world we live in at the moment,” Yeovil boss Darren Way told the club’s website and was quoted by ESPNFC on Monday night. “It was an extraordinary achievement to get to the fourth round and to get Manchester United is

a special moment for the club. I want everyone to enjoy it and embrace the fantastic challenge. The players and supporters deserve it. It’s going to be a magical day.” Meanwhile, fellow League Two side Newport will host Tottenham. Newport coach Mike Flynn told his club’s official website: “I’m over the moon. I’m so excited. “It’s an amazing draw and it looks like a good candidate for TV. It’s going to be so important for the club’s finances.” If Mansfield, another club from the fourth tier, can overcome Cardiff at home in a replay, they can welcome Pep Guardiolacoached Manchester City to Field Mill ground. Two all-Premier League ties are guaranteed with Liverpool once more at home against West Bromwich Albion and Southampton facing Watford at St Mary’s. Newcastle will visit either Chelsea or Norwich, while Bournemouth would end up facing West Ham on the south coast if those two clubs can overcome respective replays against Wigan and Shrewsbury. Nottingham Forest, who dumped holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup, and announced the appointment of Aitor Karanka as their new manager on Monday, visit Hull, the side the Gunners beat in the 2014 final.

NE Taekwondo C’ship: 16 medals for Nagaland on Day 2

Venuzo Vadeo is Secheku wrestling champion

Glenn Murray scores late winner for Brighton against Palace as VAR makes its debut.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 9 (Agencies): Glenn Murray came off the bench to grab a late winner and send Brighton and Hove Albion past rivals Crystal Palace and into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Dale Stephens had put Chris Hughton’s side ahead on 25 minutes when he fired past Wayne Hennessy at the near post. The Eagles began to get control of the game midway through the second half and they got their reward when the impressive Bakary Sako drove home an unstoppable low strike from 25 yards. This was the first competitive game to be played in England which used the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and although it was not used to judge any questionable incident, Roy Hodgson will have wanted

it to be used for the winning goal. Murray arrived at the back post with three minutes on the clock to force an inswinging free-kick into the back of the net. The Palace defenders claimed that the ball came off the striker’s arm and wanted referee Anthony Mariner to use the VAR to adjudicate but he awarded the goal. Replays were inconclusive as to whether the ball had brushed the former Palace forward’s arm after it came off his knee and perhaps inadvertently highlighted one of the potential drawbacks of VAR - not every decision can be conclusively deciphered with the aid of technology. Brighton saw the game out in comfort and will travel to Middlesbrough in the fourth round, all

fixtures taking place on the weekend 26-29th January.

United, Tottenham to play League Two sides

Players from Nagaland at the North East Taekwondo Championship.

Dimapur, Jan 9 (NPN): Nagaland has so far won 16 medals at the ongoing 4th Northeast Taekwondo Championship. Nagaland’s Neikhozo Naprantsu bagged the first gold medal for the state in the under 33 kgs cadet

boys. Hinglakbo Nike bagged gold in the under 45 kgs cadet boys and Zakieneikho Peseyie won a gold medal in the over 65 kgs cadet boys on Tuesday. Nagaland has also won 4 silver medals and 8 bronze medals.

The championship is being organized by Karimganj District Taekwondo Association under the aegis of North-East Taekwondo Union (NETU). Altogether 45 players from the state are taking part in the three day championship.

Dimapur, Jan 9 (NPN): Venuzo Vadeo from Porba village emerged the champion of 26th wrestling meet of Secheku Wrestling Association (SWA) held at Pholami village on Tuesday. Vadeo pocketed a cash prize of Rs.80,000. Niekhozo Keroh from Gidemi village stood second place and was awarded Rs.60,000. Hutave Sakhamo from Porba village and Khruto Medeo from Pholami village stood third and fourth and were awarded Rs.40,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively. Altogether, 56 wrestlers participated in the championship. The top four wrestlers along with eight others will represent SWA at the forthcoming Chakhesang Wrestling Association meet at Chetheba from February 8 to 9.

Zidane voted French Coach of the Year Paris, Jan 9 (IANS): Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane was elected as French Coach of the Year by the France Football magazine for the second straight year, following his successful 2017 with five trophies. Zidane led Real Madrid to La Liga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup victories in 2017. The team were the first to have defended their title in Champions League era, reports Xinhua news agency. H e ove r s h a d owe d French national team head coach Didier Deschamps and Ligue 1 club Lyon’s manager Bruno Genesio in the vote, and received his accolade at the club’s training base. Zidane had been named Best FIFA Men’s Coach in 2017 before his latest award. Things went in the opposite way for Real Madrid this season, especially in the league, as they have trailed by 16 points behind leaders Barcelona. They will face Paris Saint-Germain, who recruited Neymar and Kylian Mbappe and targeted at the title, in Champions League round of 16. “I prepared myself and prepared well for that...I’m not surprised when things work a little less well. Today, yes, the danger is there, but I will not change,” he told France Football to be issued on Tuesday.

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Kohli, Pujara slip in ICC Test rankings

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Dubai, Jan 9 (IANS): The 72-run loss in the opening Test to South Africa has cost India skipper Virat Kohli a drop to the No.3 spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test batsmen rankings, which were released here on Tuesday. Besides Kohli, India’s batting mainstay Cheteshwar Pujara also dropped a couple of places to No.5 in the list headed by Australia skipper Steve Smith and followed by his England counterpart Joe Root. India’s Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have also lost ground. Vijay is now 30th after dropping five places, Dhawan has slipped three places to 33rd, while Sharma has ended up 44th after falling three places. Among others, South Africa’s Hashim Amla and Dean Elgar have slipped three places apiece to finish in 10th and 16th positions, respectively, but former skipper AB de Villiers has risen five places to 13th with a slot in the top-10 firmly

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within his sights. De Villiers struck 65 and 35 to stabilise the Proteas after their batting line-up faltered in both the innings. South Africa opener Aiden Markram, who was declared Player of the Tournament in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in 2014, and India all-rounder Hardik Pandya are the other big movers from the Newlands Test. Markram has moved up six places to 48th, while Pandya is now ranked 49th after rocketing 24 places. Among the bowlers, South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has grabbed the numero uno spot in the ICC Test bowler’s rankings, displacing Englishman James Anderson. Rabada starred with the red cherry, picking 3 for 34 and 2 for 41 in the opening Test at Newlands. Rabada, 22, earned five points for that performance, taking him past Anderson’s tally of 887 by one point. Anderson’s tally reduced by five points after the final Ashes Test in Sydney, where he took 1 for 56 in

Australia’s only innings. Vernon Philander, who was Man of the Match for his nine wickets against India at Newlands, jumped from 12th place to sixth. Philander now trails Australia’s sixth-ranked Josh Hazlewood by eight points and has an opportunity to break into the top-five following the Centurion Test, which begins on Saturday. Outside the top-20, India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pat Cummins of Australia have achieved career-high rankings. Kumar has vaulted eight places to 22nd following figures of four for 87 and two for 33, while Cummins has leaped eight places and is now in 28th position after match figures of eight for 119, which also earned him the player of the match award. There is no change in the top-five of the all-rounders’ list, which is still headed by Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in second and third place, respectively.

Yusuf Pathan suspended for 5 months for doping New Delhi, Jan 9 (PTI): Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan was Tuesday handed a five-month retrospective suspension for failing a dope test, a sanction which will end on January 14, after the BCCI accepted that the violation was inadvertent. “Mr Yusuf Pathan has been suspended for a doping violation. Mr Pathan had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups,” the BCCI said in a statement. The 35-year-old Pathan had provided a urine sample as part of the BCCI’s antidoping testing program during a domestic T20 competition on March 16 last year. “His sample was subsequently tested and found to contain Terbutaline. Terbutaline, a specified substance, is prohibited both In and Out of Competition in the WADA Prohibited List of Substances,”

Yusuf Pathan

the BCCI stated. The all-rounder, who has played 57 ODIs and 22 T20 Internationals for India, was charged with the “commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) under the BCCI Anti- Doping Rules (ADR) Article 2.1 and provisionally suspended pending determination of the charge”. “Mr Pathan responded to the charge by admitting the ADRV and asserting that it was caused by his ingestion of a medication containing Terbutaline that

had been mistakenly given to him instead of the medication prescribed for him, which did not contain any prohibited substance,” the BCCI explained. The BCCI said it is “satisfied” with Pathan’s explanation that was using the medication to “treat an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) and not as a performance-enhancing drug”. “Having considered all of the evidence and taken expert external advice, the BCCI has accepted Mr Pathan’s explanation of the cause of his ADRV, and on that basis has agreed that a period of ineligibility of five months should apply, together with the disqualification of certain results,” the BCCI stated. The BCCI said Pathan had been provisionally suspended on October 28 last year and the Board has now decided to back- date the period of his final suspension

from August 15. “...there is discretion under BCCI ADR Article 10.10.2 to back-date the start date of the period of ineligibility still further on account of Mr Pathan’s prompt admission of his ADRV upon being confronted with it by the BCCI, and under BCCI ADR Article 10.10.1 on account of the delays in the results management in this case that are not attributable to Mr Pathan. “In all of the circumstances, the five-month period of ineligibility will be deemed to have started to run on 15 August 2017 and end at midnight on 14 January 2018,” the Board stated. The development comes amid the BCCI’s stoic opposition to allow the National Anti-Doping Agency to test cricketers. The Board has refused to sign up with NADA despite repeated requests by the agency.

Olivier, Konta suffers first Federer eyes fresh ‘fairytale’ as Slam rivals struggle Seamers Ngidi added

Roger Federer

MELBOURNE, Jan 9 (Agencies): The prospects of an unprecedented 20th Grand Slam victory have strengthened for ageless wonder Roger Federer as his main rivals flounder ahead of the Australian Open. The 36-year-old is coming off an extraordinary 2017, when he won a fifth Australian Open title and a record eighth at Wimbledon, and there could be yet more glory with a depleted field of top contenders in Melbourne. Andy Murray and Japan’s Kei Nishikori are already out of the year’s opening Grand Slam with injuries, while 12-time major champion Novak Djokovic is troubled by an elbow complaint and hasn’t played for six months. World number one Rafael Nadal withdrew from his first tour event of 2018, in Brisbane, with continuing knee problems, and is seeking match practice in a Melbourne exhibition event ahead of the January 15 start.

The 2014 winner Stan Wawrinka, who hasn’t played since last year’s Wimbledon and subsequent knee surgery, has had little warm-up work and is no longer with his four-year coach Magnus Norman. Yet amid it all Federer keeps going, winning all his matches at the mixedteams Hopman Cup in Perth this month and seemingly injury-free. “I’m just excited going back to Melbourne where I had my fairytale run last year. It was crazy. It’s great to be the defending champion. I take it the right way. I won’t put extra pressure on myself, regardless of who’s going to play, or not play,” said Federer. Nadal has opted to join Djokovic at the Kooyong Classic exhibition event for some match practice in the week before the Open. The Spaniard, who hasn’t played since the World Tour Finals in London, had a stellar 2017, winning his 10th French Open, a third US Open

crown and the year-ending world number one spot. Six-time Australian Open champion Djokovic pulled out of events in Abu Dhabi and Doha with elbow soreness before heading to Melbourne, and hasn’t hit a ball in anger since the problem forced him to quit Wimbledon in the quarter-finals in July. Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic is another with a chequered preparation after wrist surgery last year, while American world number eight Jack Sock hurt his hip while playing in the Hopman Cup. The Australian Open is the second straight Grand Slam to be badly hit by injury issues. The US Open was missing Wawrinka, Djokovic, Nishikori, Raonic and Murray, and after the early eliminations of Alexander Zverev, Marin Cilic, Grigor Dimitrov and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, it was one of the rare Grand Slams where big names didn’t dominate the quarter-finals.

to SA squad

CAPE TOWN, Jan 9 (Agencies): Fast bowlers Duanne Olivier and Lungi Ngidi have been added to the South African squad for the second Test against India, starting in Centurion on Saturday, following the injury which has ruled Dale Steyn out of the rest of the series. Olivier, 25, has played in five Test matches with moderate success, while Ngidi, 21, is regarded as one of South Africa’s most promising young bowlers. The two players will vie with several other members of the squad for a place in the starting lineup as South Africa seek to build on their 72-run win in the first Test at Newlands on Monday. Coach Ottis Gibson admitted he had only seen Ngidi on television and was keen to take a closer look at a bowler who made a good impression in three Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka before being injured.

round exit in Sydney

Jo Konta stretches to make a forehand during her defeat by Agnieszka Radwanska on Tuesday.

Sydney, Jan 9 (Agencies): Johanna Konta saw her Sydney International title defence swiftly ended as she lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the first round. A surprising slide in the rankings to 28th meant former world No 2 Radwanska entered this week as an unseeded player, but she showed her quality in a 6-3 7-5 victory over British hope Konta. In a repeat of last year’s final match-up, this time fourth seed Konta could not take control of

the contest against Poland’s former Wimbledon runner-up. Consolation for Konta came with the fact she completed the match without obvious physical problems, five days after being forced to retire from her Brisbane International quarter-final with Elina Svitolina due to injury. She now heads for Melbourne and the Australian Open, where 12 months ago she reached the quarter-finals, while Radwanska stays in Sydney and faces American teenager CiCi Bellis next.

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