January 11, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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Vol XXVIII No. 34

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Naga Day observed in Kohima

Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 10 (NPN): A disappointingly very low turn-out marked the observance of the first “Naga Day” celebration held at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) here on Wednesday under the aegis of Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR). The highlight of the day was the declaration by the delegates to affirm and uphold the Naga Hills Memorandum submitted to the Simon Commission on January 10, 1929 by the Naga Club on behalf of the Naga people. The event held under the theme “Nagas Without Borders” was hosted by the Angami Public Organisation (APO). More than 15 speakers delivered speeches harping on oneness and togetherness. Speaking on “Why Naga Day?”, peace activist, Niketu Iralu, said it was a day that took Nagas back to what had happened 89 years ago, to assess the distance Nagas had covered and what was achieved. He said many may not be thankful to the pioneers in 1929 who, by their declaration woke up the Nagas to go on long journey and

Y. Patton tenders resignation as MLA

Participants holding a mass prayer on the first Naga Day held at Kohima, Wednesday. (NP)

because of whom today, Nagas have reached thus far. Iralu said time has come to reject the errors of hate, fears and selfishness of the past and take Naga society forward. He said Nagas must appreciate and thank one another for what was achieved and also asked them to stop blaming each other for what was not achieved as the blame game only weakened unity. Niketu urged upon Naga people to lift each other up to do what was good for common goal instead of pulling down one another. “By making others great no one becomes smaller,” Iralu said. Further, Iralu said Nagas needed to reach out to one another and restore the

spirit of nationhood and people-hood. He said this was the compelling reason for Nagas to come together and celebrate Naga Day together. In his address on “Calling Home”, FNR convener, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, said the soul of Naga history was alive and “Naga Day” was a testament that Nagas have victoriously emerged from the storms of the past as tragedies have taught Nagas to be a better and fit people. He said the day was like a great piece of art that was handed to the Nagas, a unique kaleidoscope of socio-cultural art, a collective and constructive art, created by the brushes of many painters.

CBSE class X, XII board exams from March 5

NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (AGENCIES): Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Wednesday released the board exams dates for class X and XII. As per the schedule, the exams will begin from March 5. While class X exams will conclude on April 4, class XII exams will end on April 12. The board has released the datesheets on its official website cbse.nic.in According to media reports, the release of examination dates have been delayed due to elections in Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland and Karnataka.

Jayakumar alleged that traditionally BJP enter and make inroads into small states through backdoor by having alliance with regional parties. He illustrated this by saying that though BJP won only one seat in 2013 yet it has been manipulating NPF-led DAN coalition. He said the BJP agenda was to implement the RSS ideology of one nation, one religion and one food habit. The AICC secretary also appealed to the people of Nagaland not to get confused between the two forces in the country’s politics- the liberal secular and democratic force represented by Congress and other parties and the “communal, divisive and anti-minority” force represented by BJP and its allies. He also alleged that BJP’s real motive was to implement the agenda RSS of one nation, one religion

and one food habit. Jayakumar said Congress will not allow the BJP/ RSS agenda to be spread and fervently appealed to people of Nagaland to stop the advance of the BJP, the political wing of RSS. The AICC secretary also threw a challenge on the BJP’s regional allies in Nagaland on whether they can say they can be happy with BJP knowing that its ideology were totally in contrast with the “culture, mentality and lifestyle of the secular people of Nagaland”. He asked people of Nagaland to decide whether to let divisive forces set foot in the state. On the current economic downturn in the country, Jayakumar said India’s GDP had nose-dived from 8% in 2015-16 to 7.1% in 2016-17 and was set to further touch a low of 6.5% in 2017-18.

ADDC holds rally reiterating Aboi dist demand

Smart City: Only 5% of projects finished in 2.5 yrs

Dr .K. Jayakumar wth K.L. Chishi, E.T.Ezung and K.Therie. (NP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary, Dr. K. Jayakumar, who is also in-charge of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, has made a clarion call to all former Congress leaders and functionaries to return back to the party fold in order to halt the advance of “divisive Hindutva forces” from making inroads in Nagaland. Addressing media per-

sons at Hotel Saramati here on Wednesday, Dr. Jayakumar said all charges against the former Congress members have been withdrawn by AICC so as to join hands and work for the party in the state and strengthen Rahul’s hand at the national level. He warned that wherever elections were held, communal forces divided people along religious lines. Jayakumar threw a challenge on Congress and potential allies to join hands to fight against such divisive forces.

This is it! Volunteers seen with banners and placards during the rally.

“You cannot treat them like IBIs anymore. Now they’re NRCs from Assam.” K Y M C

(Cont’d on p-7)

Jayakumar issues clarion call to former Cong members

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Former Home minister, Yanthungo Patton tenderd his resignation as member of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Patton submitted his resignation letter to the NLA Speaker on January 10. The letter was also circulated on social media. When contacted, Patton’s close aide confirmed that Patton had submitted his resignation. However, the Speaker was yet to accept the resignation. Rumours were doing the rounds that Patton was likely to join another political party.

Stating that “Naga Day” was to reaffirm the past, Rev. Aier said it was also a day to consolidates a culture of belonging and would continue to spread influences that Nagas were without borders. Dr. Aier asserted that Nagas today wanted to make a resolute shift from the myth of a timeless and unchanging past towards a right to dignity and an unsealed identity that was not at the expense of others. “Naga Day is a paradigm shift from our perpetual mindset of clinging on and looking backwards,” FNR convenor said. Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) president and NBCC general secretary, Rev. Dr. Zelhou

Keyho, in his address on “Celebrating Oneness”, said Nagas were a big family and the bigness transcended the demarcation of the border lines. He said over the years in Naga struggle, Nagas have however become selfish in trying to build and emerge in the smaller world, fencing oneself from common brotherhood rather than extending hands to lift up the weak and the suffering who cry for understanding and recognition. “The gathering today must kill this spirit only then true celebration will emerge in full bloom,” he said. He suggested three points needed for the celebration -- to create positive history for tomorrow by going back to the past glory of oneness and come out strong by asserting that unity was a must for true celebration of oneness to take place in one’s mind. Rev. Keyho asserted that the celebration of oneness should not become a one day celebration but must transcend the divided border lines so that Nagas can say truly in unison “We are Nagas without Borders”.

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Aboi District Demand Committee (ADDC) held a peaceful rally Wednesday, reiterating their demand for Aboi district. According to a press release by ADDC press secretary, Phongnyei Changkhu, 8345 people attended the rally. Phongnyei said that the ADDC started its quest for Aboi district in 2008, which reached a cabinet memo in the year 2011 that placed

Aboi at number one and Noklak at two according to preference. Phongnyei said while Noklak was declared a district in December 2017, “to the pleasure and satisfaction of all well wishers, including Aboi”, Aboi was overlooked. He further reminded that ADDC had also submitted a referendum to the government in 2017 along with district profile and No Objection Certificates from

Konyak union and neighbouring ENPO tribes. The rally follows an ultimatum submitted on January 2, for “immediate requisition of Aboi district prior to any other in the list, on or before January 10, 2018”. ADDC had not eliminated options to impose non-cooperation with state government, ban, strike, economic blockade or to “secede once and for all,” he added. ADDC held the view that Aboi was deserving of district status going by population, attainment of township, administrative start-ups, natural environment, government offices, security forces stationed and road connectivity. ADDC warned that they would only wait for a week or two for a positive response, failing which they will take their own course of action and the state government would be held responsible for “both past and future actions.”

(Cont’d on p-7)

NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (AGENCIES): Narendra Modi government’s flagship Smart City mission is running at a very slow pace with only 5.2% of the total identified projects being completed in the last two years, a report has said. Under the Smart City Mission, 90 cities have been identified through three rounds of competition for implementing various projects. A total investment of Rs 1.91 lakh crore has been proposed by these 90 cities. The Times of India report said that the identified projects have been completed with just 1.4% of the total envisaged investment. As per the mission statement and guidelines, the duration of the mission is five years, from 2015-16 to 2019-20 and each city will get Rs 500 crore as central assistance for implementing various projects.

Centre to convene meeting on ‘solution before election’: CMO

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has assured Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang that he will convene a meeting on the demand of the Naga people for a “solution before election” and convey the outcome of the meeting to the Nagaland government. In a communiqué, CMO media cell said that the assurance was made by Rajnath during the meeting with Zeliang on Wednesday, wherein the latter had briefed Rajnath on the demand for a “Solution before Election” and postponement of the state assembly elections. The press release said that Zeliang appraised Singh on the current clamour from various Naga civil societies and church leaders for deferment of polls in favour of a solution to the Naga political

T.R. Zeliang with Rajnath Singh at the latters office chambers.

problem. CMO added that Zeliang also informed Rajnath about the desire of the Naga people for a solution before conducting the elections as Centre was engaged in talks with different Naga political groups for an early solution. According to CMO, Rajnath Singh, after a patient hearing, reiterated that the government of India was

serious on solving the Naga political issue. CMO further stated that Zeliang submitted the resolution adopted by Nagaland Legislators Forum, parliamentarians and exparliamentarians on December 7, 2017 along with a copy of Nagaland Legislative Assembly resolution to press GoI for a solution before holding elections.

Imchen reiterates ‘solution before election’ Correspondent

Kohima, Jan 10 (NPN): Minister for health and family welfare, Imkong L. Imchen, while disagreeing with Government of India (GoI’s) Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R. N Ravi’s statement that Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent body, said “the learned Interlocutor R.N. Ravi’s contention that it is an independent body is not a 100% correct position”. He was speaking at a press briefing at his official residence in Kohima on Wednesday. Imchen was referring to Ravi’s statement published on January 10. He added that ECI is a statutory constitutional body within the constitution of India and therefore fell within the government of India. He also called attention to the People’s Representation Act of 1951 according to which the ECI had to seek the advice of the government of India to conduct any elections if the situation was not conducive. Based on Ravi’s statement that “substantive issues have been, by and large resolved”, Imchen said “we are not setting any particular dateline to the government of India but our position was to let the Government of India (GoI), settle the Naga political issue first and then conduct elections.” According to Imchen, the demand to defer the elections was not a huge favour that the Naga people were imposing on the Government of India but was an expression of support for its efforts to solve the Naga issue. Imchen said, so far no individual or organization, political or social, had dis-

agreed with the proposal but they had all raised one voice for the sake of settlement of the Naga political issue. On Ravi’s statements that-- postponement of elections was “unlikely” unless there was “sufficient substantive change in the facts on the ground” and, “I believe an agreement resolving the Naga political issue could constitute such a change”, Imchen said that he was 100% in agreement, and the substantive change in the facts on the ground could be created by deferring the elections. On the statement of Ravi that the peace process was at an advance stage, Imchen said that an election may create a number of new, emergent issues which may result in obstruction of the peace process. He said that all Nagas had been viewing the Naga political issue with serious concern for more than 7 decades and their desire for a final solution was loud and clear. He appreciated R.N. Ravi on carrying out the difficult task, of the negotiations, thus far and added that the Naga people would remain ever grateful to him for his achievements on the issue. While recalling that he had raised the issue of the need for deferment of elections on September, 2017, he said it had nothing to do with personal political benefit. He said that he would be satisfied if the issue was settled, even if it is not perfect and with limitations, because this opportunity should not be missed. He also opined that the Naga negotiating groups should consider far sighted policies, exhibit diplomatic acumen and “give and take” for a “win-win situation” for both the parties (government of India and Nagas).

Banks warn of new mobile malware M U M B A I , J an 1 0 (Agencies): Banks are warning customers of the risk of their mobile banking credentials being stolen by malware masquerading as a Flash player sent to them through unwarranted messages or through pop-ups on websites. The warning follows an advisory by Quick Heal Security Labs that it has detected an Android Banking Trojan that targets over 232 banking apps, including those offered by Indian lenders, reported TNN. The malware is known as Android. banker.A2f8a (previously detected as Android.banker. A9480). According to Nitin Bhatnagar of SISA Information Security, the operation is similar to a phishing website. The malware works in the background and sends fake notifications, resembling those sent by banking applications. When users open these applications they are directed to fake login screens

that are then used by the attackers to steal and extract confidential data. The malware also intercepts SMSs sent by banks and is able to access one-time passwords . IDBI Bank, in a communication to its customers, has advised them to adopt best practices to continue using mobile banking in a more digitally secure manner. This includes not installing applications from untrusted sources and exercising caution while visiting unfamiliar sites for clicking links. The lender has also warned customers against using ‘jailbroken’ or ‘rooted’ mobiles for banking transactions. Jailbroken iPhones are those handsets that allow apps — not part of the official app store — to be installed on the phone. Rooting an Android device allows the user to make granular changes to the operating system, which could lead to malicious apps being installed if the user is careless.

All 10 Asean leaders to attend R-Day celebrations New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS): Leaders of all 10 Asean countries have confirmed their participation as Guests of Honour at India’s Republic Day celebrations to commemorate 25 years of New Delhi’s close ties with the southeast Asian bloc. Preeti Saran, Secretary East in the External Affairs Ministry, told reporters here on Wednesday that it was “unprecedented” in India’s history to have 10 Guests of Honour at the Republic Day parade -- a mix of India’s military might and cultural heritage. “This time, we will have all the 10 Asean leaders. We are delighted and honoured that all the 10 Asean leaders have confirmed their participation in the commemorative summit as well as to be Guests of Honour at the Republic Day,” Saran said. K Y M C

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Kohima DPDB meetingcum-exit conference of VAP DIMAPUR: Monthly District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) meeting-cum-exit conference of Village Adoption Programme (VAP) was held on January 9 at DPDB conference hall, Kohima. According to DIPR report, deputy commissioner and vice-chairman, DPDB Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, while chairing the programme, appreciated and thanked all the village adoption committees and adopted village chairmen for commendable jobs carried out and co-operation extended to the visiting team. He stated that the successful culmination of village adoption committees was a classic example on how to achieve together as a team. Soundararajan further encouraged the members to work together and come out with innovative activities for more development. DC also gave away the awards to the winners. In connection with the forthcoming state assembly election, the DC requested the members especially the Power, PHE and Education departments to make sure all the minimum facilities

Soundararaian giving away the prize to the best village adoption committee at Kohima. (DIPR)

for polling stations have been prepared. He also requested all the heads of offices to execute their duties as responsible officers in regard to exemption and requisition of government employees and vehicles. Soundararajan also informed the members to attend the meeting in connection with the Republic Day celebration which would be held shortly and to keep track of their responsibilities. ADC, planning and

member secretary, Ketoho Luho while delivering the introductory remarks, stated that the village adoption committees have been formed with a vision to see the living conditions of the grass-root level including some urban sectors. He appreciated the DPDB Kohima for coming forward to uplift the weakest and remotest villages in the district. He further urged the members to work harder for the upliftment of the villagers.

The D-block ward adoption committee with their theme “Fostering development through people’s participation” under 9th Kohima Town A/C was adjudged the best performing team among the six adoption committees while Zhadima village under 11th Northern Angami bagged the second best team. The two best village adoption committees were awarded cash prize of Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively and a complimentary prize for the other four teams. All the conveners of the village adoption committees presented their reports on the developmental activities taken up in their respective adopted villages and wards. Adopted Villages Chairmen also expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the DPDB forum and the teams for their commendable services and contribution towards the up-liftment of the villages and wards. ADC, Kohima, T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir, who is also the convenor of the core committee, declared the winners and also delivered the vote of thanks.

DoSE informs govt. teachers DIMAPUR: Department of School Education (DoSE) has informed all interested state cadre graduate teachers and primary teachers serving under the department to submit their educational documents along with original appointment orders, regularization orders and strength of teachers where he/she is serving to the department on or before January 31 to the director HSS. According to DIPR report, DoSE has informed that the notification was for those teachers having post graduate degree in English, Political Science, Education, History and Sociology with 50% and relaxable by 5% for Schedule Tribe/Schedule Caste, differently abled candidates with B. Ed degree.

NPMC condoles

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pradesh Mahila Congress (NPMC) has expressed grief over the sudden demise Mon District Mahila Congress, president late Lenei Konyak, wife of Wangnyem Konyak. In a condolence message, NPMC stated that late Lenei was a dedicated worker and responsible person even in her personal as well as official capacity. Further, NPMC has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that that the soul would rest in peace.

Notification on draft electoral roll for election DIMAPUR: Electoral registration officer (ERO) Dimapur has notified that the list of amendments to the draft electoral roll for the 1-Dimapur-1, 2-Dimapur II, 3 Dimapur III, 4-Ghaspani-I and 5-Ghaspani-II assembly constituencies has been prepared with reference to January 1 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the registration of Elector Rules, 1960. According to DIPR report, a copy of draft electoral roll together with the said list of amendments has been published and would be available for inspection at the deputy commissioner’s office during office hours. Zunheboto: Electoral registration officer (ERO), Zunheboto has notified information that the list of amendment to the draft electoral roll for 31- Akuluto,

32- Atoizu, 33- Suruhuto, 34Aghunato, 35- Zunheboto & 36Satakha area constituencies has been prepared with reference to Janaury 1, 2018 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the Registration of Electoral Rules 1960. ERO informed that a copy of draft electoral roll together with list of amendments has been published and would be available for inspection at his office. Peren: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) Peren Sarita Yadav (IAS) has notified for public that the list of amendments to the draft electoral roll for the 6-Tening & 7Peren assembly constituencies has been prepared with reference to January 1, as the qualifying date and in accordance with the registration of electors rules, 1960. ADC

further informed that a copy of draft electoral roll along with the said list of amendments has been published and will be available for inspection at the office and at the concerned booth level office of respective polling station/ areas. Wokha: Additional deputy commissioner (ADC) & electoral registration officer (ERO), Wokha, Nokchasashi informed that the list of amendment to the draft electoral roll for 37-Tiyi, 38Wokha, 39-Sanis and 40-Bhandari assembly constituencies have been prepared with reference to January 1 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the registration of Electors Rule, 1960. A copy of the draft electoral roll list of amendment has been published and would be available for inspection at the office of the deputy commissioner and district elec-

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018

news in Brief MKD general meet cum election: Mishilimi Kuqhakulu Dimapur (MKD) has convened general meeting cum electing of new office bearers for the tenure (2018-2020)on January 13, 9:30 a.m. at the residents of its union banker K. Inaghi Wotsa, Thilixu block II. All MKD members have been requested to attend the meeting. SCC meeting: Supply Colony Council (SCC) has convened its first meeting of core group on January 13, 10:30 a.m. at Children’s park. All Core members from council, mother’s union and youth organization have been requested to attend the meeting. NPF 36 A/C Satakha meet: NPF 36 A/C Satakha has convened office bearers meeting on January 12, 10 a.m. at its president residence. Phek DPDB meeting: Phek DPDB has been postponed from January 9 to January 16 due to unavoidable circumstances. All members have been informed to attend the meeting positively. Time and venue remain the same. DHEP affected villages informed: Chairmen/head GB, executive members of 17 affected villages of Doyang Hydro Electric Project (DHEP) have been informed that meeting-cum-election has been convened on January 16, 10:30 a.m. at NRC hall

Doyang. All the concern mentioned have been requested to attend the same. BJP informs: BJP Dimapur district president has entrusted N. Tsuknung Jamir as the ad-hoc president of 2-Dmp-II with immediate effect till further notice, informed a release by Dimapur district BJP president, L. Bendang Ao. The release has directed all party workers to work in consultation with Tsuknung Jamir. CKS to celebrate Poanglüm (winter festival): Chang Tribal Council (CKS) would be celebrating the 3rd Poanglüm (winter festival) from January 12 to 13 at Loyem Memorial Ground Tuensang. CKS and planning committee of the festival has invited all head of the departments, tribal union leaders, community leaders, general public of Tuensang town and well wishers to the festival. LBES youth-rally 2018: 19th Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Shanrhyutsu (LBES), pongdenro santsu-esan (youth-rally) would be held from January 12-14 at N-Longidang village under Wokha district. All the LBES, affiliated churches have been requested to send at least 15 delegates from their respective youth department. It has been informed that transportation would be available at police point Wokha town from 9 a.m. onwards, starting from January 12 till January 14.

State level MCMC constituted for ensuing election DIMAPUR: State Level Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) has been constituted with Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha as the chairman for the forthcoming general assembly election. According to DIPR report, other members include: One Observer appointed by the ECI; Limawati Ao, director, Information & Public Relations; Shahu Patole, deputy director, News, AIR, Kohima; Xavier Rutsa, senior journalist & correspondent, Times of India and member secretary, Khegukha

Sema, jt. chief electoral officer, Nagaland The report informed that the state level MCMC shall perform two sets of functions: Deciding appeal from both District and Jt. CEO Committees on Certification of advertisement as per the Commission dated April 15, 2004. Examining all cases of paid news on appeal against the decision of district MCMC or cases that they may take up suomotu, in which case it shall direct the concerned ROs to issue notices to the candidates.

PGKK and TVSU organise respective conference, session

tion officer, Wokha. Kohima: additional deputy commissioner (ADC) and electoral registration officer (ERO), Kohima, T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir has notified that the list of amendments to the Draft Electoral Roll for the 8th Western Angami, 9th Kohima town, 10th Northern Angami-I, 11th Northern Angami -II, 12th Tseminyu, 14th Southern Angami - I and 15th Southern Angami –II assembly constituencies have been prepared with reference to January 1 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. A copy of the draft electoral roll together with the said amendments has been published and would be available for inspection Kasheto addressing the gathering. Sepili addressing the gathering. at ERO office and with the booth DIMAPUR: Pimla GhaStating that there was Village Students Union level officer. mi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu no success without struggle, (TVSU) 53th general ses(PGKK) 38th annual con- Kasheto said without hard sion was held from Deference was held from De- work one cannot achieve cember 26-28, 2017 under cember 29-30, 2017 under their dreams or ambition. the theme “commitment the theme “sublime knowl- He added that even as stu- to excellence” with Eastedge”. dents only those who work ern Nagaland Students A press release by hard would acquire good Federation(ENSF) presiPGKK organising com- education which is the dent, L. Sepili Sangtam as mittee informed that chief most powerful tool in the the chief guest. guest of the conference, world. In the session new ofclass-1 contractor, Z. KasheHe therefore urged the fice bearers were inducted to Yeptho, while addressing students to be dedicated with T. Tsatingse Anar as the students, encouraged in their studies and equip president, Lumpili Monzar them to make education themselves with sublime of vice president, Akumla their primary goal saying knowledge and apply the Yingphithonger as genthat it would equip them same towards making a eral secretary and Thripili with more knowledge to better society. Anar as assistant general face the challenges of life. TVSU: Thangthure secretary.

HQ IGAR (North) organises various programmes

22 Assam Rifles

Chiswema battalion

DIMAPUR: Different units/battalion under Headquarters Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IGAR-North) have been organising various programmes across the state. 22 Assam Rifles: 22 Assam Rifles “national integration” tour from January 10-21 is underway under the aegis HQ 5 sector from Phek to Delhi. According to Phek To w n Yo u t h S o c i e t y (PTYS) press secretary Kedupa Venuh, the tour comprises of 30 youths from Thurutsusu village. K

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Phek, Shanavas briefly exhorted the gathering and flagged off the tour. Kiphire Battalion: Kiphire Battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised an interaction with village GBs/VCCs/ VGS at Akhegwo on January 9. According to PRO, the aim of the event was to discuss security issues for coming election, communal issues and upliftment of projects. The release informed

Medziphema SDDC meeting held

Kiphire Battalion

Jalukie Battalion

that people of Ngoromi and New Longmatra assured that they would abstain from communal issues and would provide assistance to Assam Rifles for a medical camp at COB Akhegwo in the month of June 2018. Chiswema battalion: Chiswema Battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an interaction programme with Village GBs on January 10 at Touphema village under Chiephobozou subdivision. According to PRO, during the meeting it was

discussed and jointly resolved that the local population would continue to support and assist troops of Assam Rifles during their duties. The members also agreed to work in tandem with Assam Rifles for the betterment as well as ensuring a congenial environment in and around Touphema village, informed PRO. Jalukie Battalion: Jalukie Battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised “lecture on government schemes on social welfare” for villagers

of Tening village, Peren on January 9. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) stated that the lecture was delivered to acquaint people about various govt schemes. 53 people from Tening area including chairman, GBs, council members attended the lecture. PRO informed that Assam Rifles apprised people about North East Council (NEC) scheme and also requested to join hands to form a co-operative society to promote and support cardamom production.

DIMAPUR: Medziphema Sub-division Departmental Co-ordination (SDDC) meeting was held on January 9 at ADC office. According to DIPR report, ADC, Medziphema, Vikhweno Chale urged all the heads of offices to cooperate during the forthcoming assembly election and highlighted the new system of electronic voting machine. In the meeting was chaired by EAC, Medz-

ADC, Medziphema, Vikhweno Chale and EAC, Medziphema, Sentilong Ozukum in the meeting. (DIPR)

iphema, Sentilong Ozukum, departments for Republic various work assignments Day celebration 2018 at were entrusted to different Medziphema.

Dedicatory prayer was held to start work for black topping of NH 702 D, Mokokchung to Mariani on January 10 by Ungma Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Dr. Noklen. Vertix construction members, MMRVCF members, Er. Chubatoshi EE NH (PWD) Mokokchung division and ward executives were present during the dedication. K

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C. Kipili Sangtam (4- right )with S. Pangnyu Phom (3-right) and other dignitaries after unveiling PSC monolith at Pongo village on Wednesday. (NP)

WEATHER FORECAST January 11

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny and comfortable 22 7

Clouds and sun

20 4

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

22 9

Aizawl Imphal

Nice with periods of sun

22 3

Itanagar Hazy sunshine and not as warm 20 8 Shillong

Sun and areas of low clouds

16 4

Kohima

Mostly sunny and cooler

18 3

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

22 9

Partly sunny and not as warm 19 3

Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler

13 4

Partly sunny and cooler

16 9

Zunheboto Partly sunny and cooler

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018

Correspondent LONGLENG/PONGO, JAN 10 (NPN): Minister for Power, C. Kipili Sangtam on Wednesday has stated that “solution” before the state general election was the “foremost desire of the people”. Speaking as the chief guest at the 65th session of Phom Laivangh Pangthai (Phom Students’ Conference) at Pongo village, 15 kilometres away from district headquarters Longleng, Kipili said in this regard the

state government has been making all effort so that the “long desired dreams” of the Naga people was achieved. He said the state government with the support from various stakeholders has been making efforts so that government of India would understand the demand of the Naga People. Kipili, therefore, called upon the people to extend all cooperation and support to the government for the dreams of the Nagas to be fulfilled at the earliest.

Exhorting the students, he said students must know the value of time so as to achieve their goal. Kipili also asked the students to understand the value of life and asked them to live their life for the betterment of the society. Also addressing a mammoth gathering, guest of honour, adviser, DUDA & NEPED, S. Pangnyu Phom said, with the observing of 65th session the student community of Phom land has grown up and has come at par with other communi-

ties of the state. He also called upon the student community to rededicate themselves and work harder for the betterment of the Naga society. The 65th session held under the theme “Prism of Possibilities” began on January 9. The introductory programme was marked by several items performed by the host students as well as from students’ from federating units. During the introductory service, Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung exhorted the huge gathering by focussing on the field of education and challenges in the fast changing world. He encouraged the students to have vision for a bright future and to pursue quality education in order to bring changes in the society. Earlier, the chief guest also unveiled the conference monolith which was dedicated by Longleng town Baptist Church Associate Pastor Mongoi Phom. Others who spoke on the occasion includes Phom students’ Conference, Hongkam. D. Ngonyen, Deputy Commisioner (DC) Longleng and Head GB Pongo village, P. Yongkai.

Zapami GMS students, teachers and VEC members during the exposure tour.

DIMAPUR: Village Education Committee (VEC) of Zapami village organised an exposure tour for students of Government Middle School (GMS) of Zapami to Kohima on January 9. A press release by VEC of Zapami village stated that 25 students accompanied by two teachers and two VEC members visited historical land-

marks of Kohima like war cemetery, state assembly, secretariat, Kisama Heritage Village. The release informed that most of the students had visited the state capital for the first time. The release informed that the VEC team was trying to improve students’ enrolment in the school by bringing back the drop-out students to

the school. This measure had been taken to achieve 100 % enrolment of students at the elementary stage of education, informed the release. VEC Zapami village also informed that the committee along with the church and village council are also running hostel facility for students of GMS Zapami village.

PTYS, CPO celebrate ‘Chakhesang Day’ at Phek town and Pfutsero town

(L-R) Home minister, Kuzholuzo Nienu with Phek DC and SP and others at the youth festival - cum - Sükrünye at Phek town on Wednesday. Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh addressing the gathering on CPO 36th general session-cum-4th Chakhesang Day.

DIMAPUR: Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) week-long youth festivalcum-Sükr ünye festival in commemoration with “Chakhesang Day” and

Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) 36th general session-cum- 4th Chakhesang Day was organised separately on Wednesday at Phek Town and Pfutsero

town respectively. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of PTYS youth festival-cumSükrünye festival held under the theme “tapping

the feats”, home minister, Küzholuzo (Azo) Nienu extended Sükrünye greetings to the Chakhesang community. He said culture was

not only in wearing colourful traditional attire, dancing, singing and feasting but that the fundamental part of Naga culture was hard work and honesty. He then called upon the people to uphold the good traditional values of the Naga ancestors. Asserting that there was a need to “do away with certain type of culture” which was detrimental to the present society, Azo challenged the people to revive the culture in a Christian way and live in a Christian manner. While welcoming the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police (SP) to the Phek district headquarters, Azo said for long IAS and IPS

officers have not served in the district. He then called upon the Phek Area Public Organization, Phek Area Youth Organization, Phek Town Youth Society and the general public to extend cooperation to the officers in running the district. While expressing desire for Phek town to become a model town, the minister was hopeful that under the new administration the district would witness positive changes. Acknowledging the desire of the Naga civil society organisations for “solution before election”, the home minister assured government of Nagaland’s support in the matter. However, if election was to

take place, he hoped that the public would extend cooperation to the “Clean Election” campaign initiated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council. Azo also claimed that since NPF party has reconciled the party would come back to power after 2018 general assembly election. Earlier in a welcome address, PTYS president, Neizote Venuh, said the youth festival aims to promote rural and cultural tourism and that the festival would culminate on January 15. The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Kozote Akami. The week-long festival would be marked by various competitions. CPO: Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO)

36th general session-cum4th Chakhesang Day was held under the theme “self introspection for a vibrant society” at Pfutsero town. In the programme, Rev. Dr. V.K. Nuh and MLA, Neiba Kronu addressed the gathering. The programme was attended by legislators and former legislators, former CPO officials, members of CPO executive council, area/range presidents and colleagues, VCCs and members, pastors, GBs, VDB secretaries and members, colony chairmen, all frontal organisation presidents and colleagues, national workers, public leaders, church leaders, government officers and well wishers.

Programme on up-gradation of Noklak sub division

DIMAPUR: A programme was held on January 8 at Noklak Public Ground for the up-gradation of Noklak sub division wherein a monolith was dedicated and unveiled by KTCA executive secretary, Rev. Noksa in the presence of minister for geology & mining and border affairs, P. Longon. According to DIPR report, the function was chaired by Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC) president, L. Ngon and short speeches were delivered by minister, P. Longon; former minister, Pungon; Noklak District Demand Committee, convener, W. Chuba and G.B. Union Noklak Area, president, Monglon. The speakers expressed gratitude to government of Nagaland for upgrading Noklak sub-division to district headquarters. In the programme, special songs were presented by Pongkhao group and Mungthong Chai. Thousands of Khaimniungan citizens from various Villages under Noklak Area attended the programme.

SDO (C) Jakhama office inaugurated

SDO (Civil), Jakhama Alemyapang Longchar along with other officials inaugurating the new SDO (Civil) building, Jakhama on Wednesday. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: New Sub Division Officer (Civil), Jakhama office was inaugurated by SDO (Civil) Jakhama, Alemyapang Longchar on Wednesday. According to DIPR report, Sub Division Officer (Civil), Jakhama office has K Y M C

been designated as Returning Officer (RO) office for the upcoming state general assembly election under the two assembly constituencies of Southern Angami (14 Southern Angami-I and 15 Southern Angami-II). K Y M C

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Curfew in Assam’s Darrang as one dies in police firing

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Shillong, Jan 10 (IANS): The final electoral rolls of Meghalaya have been published on Wednesday with names of 18, 30,104 voters ahead of the state assembly elections, Chief Electoral Officer, Frederick Roy Kharkongor said. A total 3, 27,595 new voters, including 42,843 first-timers between 18 and 19 years, were registered in the final electoral rolls which showed an increase of 21.8 per cent, he told IANS. The ninth Meghalaya assembly comprising 60 members was constituted on March 7, 2013 and its term expires on March 6, 2018. Of the 18, 30,104 voters, Kharkongor said, 92, 3848 women voters have been included in the rolls. Interestingly, no one from the third gender came forward to register themselves in the electoral rolls though Form 6 was available for them. During the course of electoral revision, Kharkongor said the names of 8,276 voters were deleted from the electoral rolls and 6,645 applications were rejected.

The total number of Polling Stations has increased to 3,082 from 2, 485 in the last 2013 assembly elections. Mawshynrut assembly constituency registered maximum inclusion with 2,123 new voters while West Shillong seat recorded just 316 voters. Mawlai assembly constituency registered the maximum number of electors with 42, 780 electors while Dalu assembly seat has the minimum electors of 18,359 voters as per the revised electoral rolls. On the other hand, Meghalaya’s Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, ‘Mission U Nite’ (U and I towards Enrolment), has been shortlisted by the Election Commission as a nominee for National Awards 2017 for creatively engaging the youth. Kharkongor said the campaign aggressively championed enrolment on campus. At the end of the campaign, he said there was a net addition of 21,455 new voters to the electoral roll amounting to 21.67 per cent of the gap which stood at 99,015.

NE’s first High Mast National Flag installed in Tripura Agartala, Jan 10 (IANS): Northeast India’s first 100-feet High Mast National Flag (HMNF) was on Wednesday installed in Tripura capital Agartala. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar unveiled the High Mast National Flag in front of Ujjayanta Palace -- the former royal palace of Tripura and now northeast India’s biggest museum. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and New Delhi-based Fast Track Engineering Company jointly installed the HMNF at a cost of Rs 15.89 lakh. “The HMNF was installed first time in northeast India. In and around 300 places across the country such HMNFs were installed by various organisations to popularise the tri-colour. This is ONGC’s fifth HMNF in India,” an ONGC spokesman said. The official said that the National Flag of 20x30 feet size on a 100-feet-high flag pole become an added attraction of the bordering capital city. “Industrialist Navin Jindal initiated the scheme in India and faced nine-year legal hurdles to get government permission to set up the HMNF in various places of north India,” the official added.

Dhula/Tezpur (Assam), Jan 10 (PTI): Indefinite curfew was clamped at Dhula in Assam’s Darrang district after a man died as police opened fire to control a mob, which attacked a police station alleging death of a person due to torture in custody, senior government officials said. The mob burnt tyres, blocked National Highway -15 and gheraoed the Dhula police station during the day, claiming the police picked up one of their co-villagers and that he died due to torture, District Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Barman said. They alleged the 37year-old man was picked up from his home in remote Attakari village number 2 in the district last night. They demanded his body. Officials said the villager was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal arms. The protest continued despite suspension of the police station in-charge and assurance of stern

action against policemen found guilty. District Superintendent of Police Sreejith T told PTI the mob brick batted the police station, breaking windows and glass panes of doors. He said seven personnel were injured in the attack, prompting the police to open fire near Kharupetia to control the situation. One person was killed in the police firing and two others, including a woman, were injured, he said. Following this, indefinite curfew was clamped in the area under Dhula police station, barring on National Highway -15, Barman said. Security measures in the area was also tightened to prevent any untoward incident, he said. The policemen injured are a deputy subinspector (headquarters), the Kharupetia police station officer-in- charge, and three security personnel of the Darrang SP’s office and two other constables, Sreejith said.

Assam to build 83,000 houses under new policy

Biren meets people on Hill Leaders’ Day Focus on dev of NE will help us

Guwahati, Jan 10 (PTI): Assam government Wednesday said it would build 83,000 houses in urban areas for the financially weaker section of the society under a new Affordable Housing Policy. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Urban Development Department to prepare the policy at the earliest. “Government of Assam would soon adopt an Affordable Housing Policy in the state taking into consideration the specific needs of the financially weaker section of the society and effecting suitable modification of the existing by laws,” an official release said. The decision was taken at a meeting in which proposed projects of the Assam State Housing Board were discussed. “Our government is committed to ensure housing for all and we would construct 83,000 houses at urban areas for the Lower Income Group (LIG) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)”, Sonowal said during the meeting.

He said the deceased person and the injured were rushed to the Gauhati Medical College Hospital. He said the villager was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal arms. As the man was being taken to the police station, he complained of uneasiness and was moved to a hospital, he added. On being asked if the man died due to police torture as was being alleged by the villagers, the Superintendent of Police said it would be known only after investigation. He said a physically challenged person who fell down and injured himself while passing through the area during the firing was admitted at Mangaldoi civil Hospital. The district administration on the instructions of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has ordered a magisterial enquiry by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Law and Order, Naranarayan Nath. He would submit his report within 15 days, official sources said.

Over 18 lakh voters registered in Meghalaya

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018

win M’laya, Tripura polls: Singh

Manipur chief minister Biren Singh interacts with the people. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 10: Manipur chief minister, Biren Singh on Wednesday met around 600 people from across the hill districts and received 180 complaints on the first Hill Leaders’ Day of the year in Imphal on Wednesday. Singh had been meeting public leaders on two occasions – Hill leaders’ day on 10th of every month and Meeyamgi Numit (People’s Day) on every 15th day since the BJP led coalition government came to power

in March 2017. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Singh said the government was able to identify the actual grievances of the masses and understand their wishes through his constant interactions with different sections of the public on these two days. “This has helped the government to resolve the problems faced by the people and fulfill their needs up to a large extent,” he added. He also said that formulation of different social

security schemes and its subsequent implementation were also the outcomes of these two days. Government had extended help to many differently-abled persons, widows, helpless patients, elderly persons, educated youths, poor and needy people, who came to meet him, he added. Responding to queries on the proposed visit of Prime Minister, Singh said that though official confirmation was yet to be received, Modi’s visit to the state is almost certain.

New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): The government’s focus on all- round development of the northeastern region will help the BJP emerge victorious in the poll-bound states of Tripura and Meghalaya, Union minister Jitendra Singh said Wednesday. Singh, who holds the independent charge of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, said the region’s journey has been from “neglect to high priority” under the BJP-led NDA government. He cited a number of measures taken by the Centre, including amendment to the Forest Act to exclude bamboo from the definition of trees, which will boost economy in states like Tripura. The amendment of the forest act has been welcomed by tribals especially in Tripura as it would improve their earnings. With this amendment now felling and transit of bamboo grown in non-forest areas will not be restricted, he told reporters. This could have been done a few decades ago, but

no government has been as sensitive and concerned towards the Northeast as the Modi government is towards the region, he said. Sharing various another steps taken by the Centre for the development of the region, Singh said the government is all set to inaugurate an airport at Sikkim and is in process of upgrading the airport in Shillong in Meghalaya. Similarly, land for an airport has been identified in Arunachal Pradesh, he added. To make the region easily approachable and more accessible, the government has already working overtime to spread the rail network in the region, he said, adding that many new rail lines have already been approved in last three years. He also informed that Arunachal Pradesh will have the second Film and Television Institute of India after Pune. It will give a boost to the employability of Northeast youth and open avenues for exciting career choices in various domains of media and filmmaking, he added.

Mizoram church announces rewards for couples with at least four babies Aizawl, Jan 10 (Agencies): A local church in Christian predominant state of Mizoram has announced cash incentives for couples who have four or more babies. The Lunglei Bazar Veng Baptist Church has recently announced Rs 4,000 for the fourth baby, Rs 5000 for the fifth and so on. Secretary of the Bazar Veng Baptist Church, which has announced the cash incentives, also confirmed that his church has decided not to fix any upper ceiling. Going by the church’s policy, the more babies are born, the more cash reward will be doled out. The low bir th rate among the dominant Mizo tribe has become a matter of concern not only for the Mizo organizations but also for the churches. “We encourage more children,” Lalramleina Pachuau, senior executive member of the Mizoram Synod of Presbyterian Church of India, said when contacted over phone. He clarified though that the Presbyterian Church has

decided not to announce any cash incentives. Pachuau says that while the population of Mizos is already less, the birth rate is further decreasing. According to the 2011 Census, the population density of Mizoram is 52 persons per square kilometre, the second lowest in the country, after Arunachal Pradesh. According to Mizoram’s statistical handbook, the aggregate population growth in the current decade has been 23.48 per cent while in the earlier decade it was 29.18 per cent. Churches of various denominations in Mizoram, including the Catholic Church, agree to this policy, though some may not say it out loud, said Pachuau. He informed that the rate of stillbirth has been on the rise in certain areas, especially Mizoram’s south. “We do not know the exact reasons but the health department is investigating,” he said. Is there any ceiling for the number of children in a family? Pachuau says, “No,

we have not fixed any such number. The population of Mizos is dwindling, and we encourage couples to have more children.” The fourth National Family Health Survey conducted between January 2015 and December 2016 revealed that the infant mortality rate in Mizoram went up from 34 in 2006 to 40 in 2016, an increase of almost 18 per cent. Church plays a significant and powerful role in all aspects of Mizo life. The majority (87 per cent) of Mizos are Christians in various denominations, predominantly Presbyterian. The all-powerful Presbyterian Church and the Baptist Church of Mizoram have repeatedly appealed to its members to have more babies. According to sources, the birthrate in the state’s urban areas where the dominant Mizo tribe settles is relatively low compared to the rural areas where ethnic minorities like Chakmas and Brus reside.

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Central leadership to decide on alliance: Tripura BJP chief

New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): Talks between the BJP and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IBFT) have been “positive” and a decision on an alliance with the tribal party will be taken by the central leadership, Tripura BJP chief Biplab Deb said Wednesday. He also made it clear that his party does not support the IPFT’s demand for a separate state for the tribal population and talks have focused on improving socio-economic conditions of tribals. “Talks have been positive. Decision on any alliance will be taken by the central leadership,” he told PTI. BJP sources said a delegation of tribal leaders had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh, and the home ministry has set up a committee to work out a package to help the state’s tribal region. The BJP is also holding discussions with other tribal parties as part of efforts to stitch a strong social alliance to unseat the Left government, which has had an uninterrupted reign of 25 years. The incumbent Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has been at the helm for 20 years and is seen as a formidable leader with a clean image. He has led the CPI(M) to facile wins in the last several polls but the BJP, which was never a strong contender for power in earlier elections, has emerged as his strongest challenger this time round with several MLAs from other parties joining it.

DECLARATION

I, Mr. T. Cholongse Sangtam, IAS, Rtd. Commissioner & Secretary to Government of Nagaland, has joined the National People’s Party (NPP), under the dynamic leadership of Shri. Conrad K. Sangma, National President, NPP and MP Lok Sabha . I hereby join the party to further strengthen the Party in Nagaland State under the Presidentship of Shri. Ato Yepthomi. Date: 9th January 2018

Sd/Mr. T. Cholongse Sangtam, IAS (Rtd.)

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IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE

NO.REV-1/90-D/1350-53

Dt. Dimapur the 10/01/18

Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Sashi Jamir resident of Dimapur who has applied for issue of mortgage clearance concerning to Patta No. 83, Dag No. 41/104 measuring an area 0101-00 located at Block No/Village Ekranigaon Mouza No 03 which has been mortgaged in the SBI Bank/Society. Claims & Objection if any on the aforesaid land may be submitted in written in the Court of the undersigned on or before 17-01-18. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland DP-325

WE ARE SURPRISED

As per the directive of NPF (Central) constitution Article IV Clause I And basing on Article V clause 6 Sub-clause(a), Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF had appointed 17 working committee members for the tenure 2015-2020. We the undersigned Leaders are very surprised to know that none of the 11 elected Legislatures from Ao Tribe are included as a member in this committee. We regret for such gesture. Sd/Mr. Panger Longchar Vice President 28th Koridang A/C NPF.

Sd/Mr. Aomeren Jamir President. 27th Mkg Town A/C Mongsenbai Unit. NPF

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AFFIDAVIT

KUKÜSSÜ Dimapur Sürümi Community Huthukeu Mpe 25, tusho pineh pinni akeulo Dimapur lo community hipaqo lo Alakhü Mpeu eno Akiyeu ighi tsüpenike Kussü ani. 1. Aichi saghemi, 2. Phuye Tokujo, 3. Tichipami, 4. Yehemi, 5. Kholebotomi, 6. Litshami, 7. Sapotimi, eno Ashou no 1. Kohima, 2. Mokokchung, 3. Satakha, 4. Akuluto, 5. Sürühuto Town, 6. Zunheboto, 7. Sürümi Village Council lono akimkheuno timi pungu, 8. Dimapur lo Sürümi Amalimi qo nongu kümtsü ighino kükümügha küsajelu penike alokivi shi kussü ani. Atsala : 12.01.2018 Ado Ayi : 10 Inaqhe, A-a Mandeville Garden (Er. Shikato Jakhalu Residene) Jorapukhuri Purana Bazar East Dimapur, Contact No. : 9856087617 VIKIHO AWOMI Chairman, D.S.C

KIYEKHU AWOMI Secretary, D.S.C DP-310

(Change of Names) I, Hokuto Yepthomi, S/o Ghuhevi Yepthomi resident of Police Complex, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under : 1. That I am a citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That the under mentioned following names/surnames of my parents and mine has been inadvertently entered in academic and my service documents, as such I am desirous of changing the names/surnames from old names/surnames to new names/surname for official convenience : Sl. No 1. 2. 3.

Old Name/Surname Heshito Yeptho Khashito Yeptho Hokhuli

New Name/Surname Hokuto Yepthomi Ghuhevi Yepthomi Tovili Yepthomi

Relationship Self Father Mother

4. That this affidavit made to declare as piece of evidence for all official purposes. 5. That the statements made in paragraphs 1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing false has been stated or concealed herein. Deponent Solemnly affirm and swear before me on this day the 9th of January' 2018. DP-315

Regd. No. 04/18, Date : 10/1/18

Chief Judicial Magistrate Dimapur : Nagaland

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‘Link your country’s priorities with India’s development’: Kovind

Ram Nath Kovind addressing the international conference of PIO Parliamentarians on Wednesday. he said. For the Indian government, engagement with PIO parliamentarians or with the wider Indian diaspora community is not a transactional relationship or a zero-sum game, Kovind said. “Rather, we look upon the community and look upon you, the PIO parliamentarians and elected and public representatives, as a living bridge,” he said. They can help build “economic, people-to-people and strategic connections that will be of benefit to both countries and to all of us”, the president said. Describing India as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, he said the economy will gallop ahead in the next few decades. We are also at the cusp of a new India that will achieve certain milestones for our people by

Maharashtra CM faces serious threat to life, says Prakash MUMBAI, JAN 10 (IANS): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis faces serious threat to his life from certain pro-Hindutva elements, Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh President Prakash Ambedkar claimed on Wednesday. To justify his contention, Ambedkar pointed to a Facebook post of one Raosaheb Patil, who Ambedkar claims is a “close aide” of Sambhaji V. Bhide, President of Shri Shiv Pratisthan Hindustan, a pro-Hindutva ultra-rightist outfit from western Maharashtra. Patil’s post at 10.12 p.m. on January 1 terms Fadnavis, his ministerial colleague Girish Bapat and former journalist Sudheendra Kulkarni as “insects” (kee-

Court seeks police report in complaint against Satyendra NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): A court here has asked Delhi Police to file an action taken report into the matter related to large-scale fraud involving nearly Rs 100 crore in awarding road and drain works contracts by Delhi PWD Minister Satyendra Jain and PWD officials. Metropolitan Magistrate Abhilash Malhotra was hearing the complaint lodged by Rahul Sharma, founder of NGO Road Anti-Corruption Organisation, who has sought registration of an FIR against Jain and three Public Works Department (PWD) officials for alleged irregularities in grant of tenders. The court recorded the statement of Sharma and listed the matter for February 7 for further hearing, court sources said Wednesday. It has been alleged that during 2014-17, officials of Delhi PWD had allocated contracts for their pecuniary benefits as well as that of contractors for the work “which never got completed whereas shockingly all payments have been cleared”. Sharma also alleged irregularities in 125 matters of construction of roads, drains and other maintenance work involving an estimated cost of more than Rs 90 crore.

da) who could be “chopped off ”. “If you fall short of figures for Koregaon-Bhima, you are free to chop off Girish Bapat, Devendra Fadnavis, Sudheendra Kulkarni, I shall have no objections. They are insects infesting the country and the state,” Patil’s post said. Incidentally, the post came on the day when Koregaon-Bhima village in Pune district was rocked by casteist riots in which a 28year-old youth from Nanded was killed, Ambedkar told media persons here. Working as an “assistant at Balaji Motion Pictures”, he has described himself as a “staunch Shiv Sainik” and follower of the ideologies of late Sena founder Bal Thackeray. JESUS SAVES!

2022, also a year when we will celebrate the 75th year of its Independence, the president said. “At such a juncture, India offers huge investment, trade and developmental opportunities. And the development of India will be of benefit to not just the 1.3 billion people of India but will be a voice of hope and prosperity and of peace and stability for our shared world and for all the countries you represent,” he said. He praised the Indian diaspora saying they have risen to “appreciable heights” in almost all countries where they found a home. The president gave some examples of the work done by members of the Indian diaspora, like farmers in countries as far apart as Italy, Bolivia and Tanzania. “They (Indian diaspo-

ra) are instrumental to the tech start-up ecosystem of Silicon Valley. They form the backbone of the economy of Dubai and other major business cities in the Gulf region. The global financial centres of New York, London and Singapore would simply not be the same without the Indian diaspora,” he said. Kovind lauded the achievements made by the PIOs and other Indians living overseas. “As a country, we are very proud of what our Pravasi Bharatiya brothers and sisters have done. They have embellished the identity of India and of the Indian people all over the world,” he said. They, he said, have remained true to Indian culture and retained a strong and commendable bond with their roots, even when living thousands of miles away. “I would go to the extent of saying that if Indian cuisine and Indian films have a global market today, it is because the diaspora has taken them to distant lands,” the president said. The conference is being hosted by the Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad-Bharat along with the PIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Randeep Surjewala NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): The Congress on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the slowdown in GDP and said the government’s “gross economic mismanagement” decelerated India’s growth story. “(The) government’s gross economic mismanagement, which has decelerated the India story, speaks volumes. GDP growth slows to four year low,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted. The Congress leader sarcastically said Modi had not even listened to the sound counsel of economists because “innate wisdom of Modinomics needs no counsel”. His remarks came as the Prime Minister met leading economists and experts across sectors from all over the country at NITI Aayog on agriculture and rural development, employment, manufacturing and exports. Surjewala said that Gross Value Added (GVA), a true sub-measure of economic activity, “has experienced a steep fall too”.

SC orders new SIT to probe 186 closed anti-Sikh riot cases NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday constituted a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a retired High Court Judge to further investigate 186 anti-Sikh riot cases that were closed by an earlier SIT. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud ordered the constitution of the new SIT -- comprising a serving Indian Police Service officer and a retired one -- on receipt of a report by a supervisory committee that said that of the 241 cases closed by the earlier SIT, 186 were closed without

NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): Ahead of the Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought suggestions from leading economists and other experts of the country on the road ahead for the economic policy. At an event organised by the NITI Aayog, over 40 economists shared their views on various themes such as the macro-economy, agriculture and rural development, employment, health and education, manufacturing and exports, urban development, infrastructure and connectivity. After the presentations, the Prime Minister thanked the participants for their suggestions and observations and assured them that the government will consider these. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also thanked everyone for their “thought-provoking suggestions”, a government statement said. The meeting was attended by several Union Ministers who look after economic subjects. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar was also present.

40 more die in Uttar Pradesh cold wave

Early Wednesday morning fog disrupting normal life in Lucknow. LU C K N OW, J A N 1 0 (IANS): Despite being sunny, a cold wave continued in most parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. More than 40 persons were reported dead in the state in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 143 so far.

Early morning fog disrupted normal life in the state capital and neighbouring areas. A dozen trains were cancelled due to poor visibility which also lead to delays. Winter vacations of schools in the state capital

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have been extended by one more day on orders of the District Magistrate. Three persons have been killed since Tuesday in road accidents due to fog. Visibility in many areas dropped to 15-20 metres, the Met said. A six-year-old boy Satyam who had gone to school in Barabanki died due to cold, parents have alleged. Despite government’s orders, the private school had not complied, prompting an inquiry into the matter. Deaths have also been repor ted from Kanpur, Fatehpur, Kannauj, Pilibhit, Moradabad, Sambhal, Amroha, Rampur, Hamirpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur and Ballia. Government officials

further investigation. The name of the retired High Court Judge to head the new SIT and of the two officers will be finalised on Thursday. The 242 cases were scrutinised by the supervisory committee comprising former Supreme Court Justices J.M. Panchal and K.S. Radhakrishnan. Rampaging mobs had killed around 3,000 Sikhs in Delhi and elsewhere across India in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assassination by two of her security guards on October 31, 1984, in the national capital. The official figures of Sikhs killed was around 2,800.

Modi meets economists ahead of Union Budget

said that they were providing warm blankets, clothing, lighting up bonfires and establishing night shelters. These arrangements, however, were falling short due to the unabated cold wave in the state. The Regional Met Office has forecast cold wave conditions would continue for some more days. It was likely to become better only after Monday. More than 700 stray animals, mostly cows and dogs have died in the state capital, an official of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation said. Meerut was the coldest in the state at 2.9 degrees Celsius. Lucknow recorded a temperature of 4.8. The Met said the intense cold wave was due to a western disturbance.

UPSC declares Civil Services (Main) exam results NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (PTI): The result of the Civil Services (Main) examination was declared today by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), an official statement said. The Main examination was conducted between October 28 and November 3 last year. The Civil Services examination is conducted by the UPSC annually in three stages -- preliminary, mains and interview -- to select officers for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The roll numbers of the candidates, who cleared the mains examination were made available on the commission’s website-www.upsc.gov.in -- it said, without mentioning the total number of successful candidates. Personality test or interview of the selected candidates is likely to commence from February 19, the UPSC said. The e-summon letter for the personality test of candidates called for interview may be downloaded from the commission’s website from January 18, it said. The mark sheets of candidates, who have not qualified, would be put on UPSC’s website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result (after conducting the personality tests).

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Harmful diets

t has been known all along, that Calcium Carbide (CaC2) is widely used for artificial ripening of fruits , especially the most commonly popular and fast selling items-banana, mango, watermelon and apple etc thus, when Dimapur Police arrested three fruit sellers on January 6,2018, it was only a confirmation. Ripening agents speed up the process of ripening of fruits after they are picked prior to full ripening. In fact uses of CaC2 has been detected several years ago but somehow the offence has continued due to lack of scrutiny by health and administrative authorities. Chemicals like calcium carbide / Ethephon and oxytocin are reportedly being used in fruit and vegetable mandis / farms for artificial ripening of fruits and for increasing the size of fruits and vegetables respectively. To hasten the ripening process, a trader has to do is to wrap a small quantity of Calcium Carbide in a packet of paper and keep this packet near a pile or box of fruits. Because of moisture content in the fruit, a chemical reaction takes place which releases heat and acetylene gas are produced, which rushes the ripening process. Calcium carbide more commonly known as ‘masala’ is a carcinogenic agent and banned under Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. Uses of chemicals and other items deemed harmful come under the purview of Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act, 1954, and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955. Those convicted under this Act could face imprisonment for three years and a fine of up to Rupees 1000. According to reports, Calcium carbide is a known carcinogen, a cancerproducing chemical. Irrespective of what quantity consumed, the chemical is known to have harmful effects on the liver and other parts of the body. It also contains traces of arsenic and phosphorus hydride. Which produces several acute and chronic health effects. Higher exposure may cause a build-up of fluids in the lungs. Eating artificially ripened mangoes causes stomach upset because the alkaline substance is an irritant that erodes the mucosal tissue in the stomach and disrupts intestinal function. Prolonged exposure to the chemical could lead to peptic ulcer. However, fruits ripened with Calcium carbide are often soft and less tasty, and they also have a shorter storage life. In fact, health and civil authorities in Nagaland ought to give needed attention on the quality of food items sold in the market. There is also widespread sale and use of many food items containing abnormally high levels of lead and Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) in noodles. There is also lack of awareness about gluten a cross between wheat and rye which is widely used in baking. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. There is also another concern over high levels of pesticides in popular aerated drinks which are under scanner in other cities and states. One item that authorities in Nagaland need to seriously look into is on checking the quality of livestock and poultry products sold and consumed. There is no proper inspection of such items and as a result substandard quality of meat harmful for health is widely sold and consumed. Citizens also need to be informed and alert so as to ensure that unscrupulous traders are checked and also making authorities act.

DailyDevotion The Opened Sight I now send you, to open their eyes…that they may receive forgiveness of sins… —Acts 26:17-18 This verse is the greatest example of the true essence of the message of a disciple of Jesus Christ in all of the New Testament. God’s first sovereign work of grace is summed up in the words, “…that they may receive forgiveness of sins….” When a person fails in his personal Christian life, it is usually because he has never received anything. The only sign that a person is saved is that he has received something from Jesus Christ. Our job as workers for God is to open people’s eyes so that they may turn themselves from darkness to light. But that is not salvation; it is conversion— only the effort of an awakened human being. I do not think it is too broad a statement to say that the majority of so-called Christians are like this. Their eyes are open, but they have received nothing. Conversion is not regeneration. This is a neglected fact in our preaching today. When a person is born again, he knows that it is because he has received something as a gift from Almighty God and not because of his own decision. People may make vows and promises, and may be determined to follow through, but none of this is salvation. Salvation means that we are brought to the place where we are able to receive something from God on the authority of Jesus Christ, namely, forgiveness of sins. This is followed by God’s second mighty work of grace: “…an inheritance among those who are sanctified….” In sanctification, the one who has been born again deliberately gives up his right to himself to Jesus Christ, and identifies himself entirely with God’s ministry to others.

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The FNR Day

he FNR today appears a widely advertised beautiful ‘Billboard’ seen and heard only for political ‘Peace and Reconciliation’. There have been instances of serious inter-tribe conflicts in Nagaland generating considerable inter-tribal animosity, even loss of life, but the FNR did not heed any of them. I have no authority to question the FNR; I am only raising some questions I thought are of public domain. The unthinking Leaders of Nagaland have often unintentionally brought great puzzlement and confusion to the Nagaland Citizens. Today, an evil spirit seems to have bewitched the entire gullible Naga population. The saying ‘Political Solution before Election’, appears a grand Motto for the Naga today. The Term of the Present Government is going to end in less than 3 months from now and the Government has set in motion all the preparations for the Election. No one knows when the political Talk will come to a Solution. It may take a few months, it may take a few years, and it may even take a decade or more. In such a likely case who will look after the Governance of the State? The only alternative is President Rule! President Rule means the State is unable to govern itself! What political foolishness it is to say that we are unable to govern ourselves and so invite

the President Rule? The Right to govern itself is the greatest Right among Man and to demand President to rule over us is just simple folly! The FNR customarily appear on the side of the Haves, the Privileged and the studied Powerful. It distances itself from the Truth and Reality of the Grass roots population. Is the FNR: i. a Religious Organization? ii. a Social Organization? iii. or a convenient Friend of the Political Bosses of the land? The FNR needs to be definitive. It miss-spent 21 years of very valuable National Time in frivolous political reconciliation Meetings, prayer Meetings, consultations Meetings, football Meets and Conferences in Foreign Countries. It had no specific Corner Stones or Cap Stones Ideas for those reconciliation Talks: the NTC brought decades of political arch rivals to a surprised common Meeting with the Prime Minister of India in just a few months! The FNR may give suggestion to the authorized Governments to declare a significant Day of the Naga History as NAGA DAY, or at most, it can declare an FNR DAY themselves, but to institute a National Day of the Naga, they do not have the authority. If they do, it may thoughtlessly fade away just as the great ‘NAGAS 90’ the Naga thoughtlessly adopted. Thepfulhouvi Solo

Haphazard Naga solution

agas have been fighting for freedom, independence, sovereignty, and integration for almost a century. But now do we want a haphazard solution of the Naga political case with the govt. of India? The 21st century chambers dictionary describes ‘Haphazard’ as “careless” or “random”. We have to sincerely ponder over the consequences of haphazard solution. Many Nagas are clamouring for postponement of the Nagaland state election. Many are propounding postponement or deferment of the coming election giving different reasons. “Solution not election” has been the slogan of many just as what was done in 1998 state election. I was also a propounder of that idea at the time, but later on I regretted that it was a miscalculation on the part many of us. In the current circumstances, I personally think that some people are clamouring for postponement of the election with ulterior motives, and some have not considered seriously the consequences associated with this issue. Can any Naga organisation or individual quarantee that without the state election or the state govt. in place the Indian government will accept or recognise what is demanded by the Naga national groups or negotiators? Or can any organisations or individual quarantee

that the Naga negotiators would accept what is offered by the Indian govt to the Nagas? The big question conspicuously lies there. Whether good or bad and whether right or wrong, the state govt is there as the symbolic guardian of the Naga populance. In the absence of the state govt who and what will guard the Nagas against any kind of troubles and persecutions? The past should be our masters and the past bitter experiences should be made our blessings. Do we still remember what happened in 1975? Vizol’s govt was dissolved by the govt of India on flimsy reasons. State of emergency was imposed by Indira Gandhi in the entire Indian country. The political negotiation between the FGN and the govt of India following the ceasefire of 1964 was deadlocked in 1967. The situation in Nagaland became fearful, the Indian armed forces lunched full swing military operations against the Nagas. The cease-fire between the FGN and the GOI was unilaterally abrogated by India in 1972. The members of the so called Nagaland Peace Centre headed by Dr Aram and members Rev. Longchar, Rev Kerhuo etc., etc., could not do or say anything for the Naga freedom fighters. Eventually, the most humiliating but impracticable agreement called, “Shillong Accord” was signed between

the Indian govt representative, the Governor of Nagaland and some Naga national workers on 11 Nov. 1975. The govt of India in their arrogance did not mention NNC or FGN but wrote as members of underground organisations. However, the subtlety of India became a blessing for the Nagas. The condition described above may revisit us. In the absence of the state govt who will be the guardian of the Nagas in general? The terms and conditions of Naga political settlement with India should be minutely examined and discussed and cross-examined by the Nags and it cannot be done haphazardly. There are seven national groups, three NSCN groups, and four NNC groups are negotiating with the GOL and there are still three groups which have not yet participated in the tasks, viz., NSCN (K) Adino – Viyale led NNC and Thinoselie led NNC. So I personally think the final settlement will take time if I’m not wrong. We better not show our weaknesses before the vast ocean of wisdom of Indian leaders. We should not give another chance to India to dictate any agreement on us as a repetition of the Shillong Accord of 1975. Anyway, let us hope for the best. A Z Jami, Senior National Worker

Naga Day Declaration

n this first Naga Day, 10 January, 2018, we affir m and uphold the Naga Hills Memorandum to the Simon Commission on 10 January, 1929, on behalf of the Naga people by the Naga Club, and we celebrate that Nagas are a peoples and a nation without borders. Nagas are a peoples comprised of many nations (tribes) living in their ancestral lands spread across the present state of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Burma (Myanmar). By coming together in solidarity under the theme “Nagas Without Borders” we demonstrate our collective desire to live as ONE PEOPLE. At this point in our history we come together to celebrate the journey taken so far and to examine ourselves so that the path to a shared future is undertaken with responsibility, accountability and a sense of belonging with each other. On this historic Naga Day, we the people who have gathered together in

one accord adopt this Declaration. Naga Reconciliation 1. As Nagas we say “Sorry” to each other for the hurts we have caused to one another in words, attitudes and actions thus provoking the worst in each other and damaging ourselves. We admit our failure for always demanding others to change, without first realizing the need to change ourselves. 2. Reconciliation is a basic necessity to nurture and defend our right as one people. As individuals and as Naga Nations (tribes), we agree to engage in a process of self-examination and to undertake a shared journey to wholeness through love, forgiveness, mutual understanding, compassion and healing so that Naga Reconciliation becomes a reality. 3. To overcome the trust deficit and to strengthen the journey of healing, the Naga National Groups, the State, the Churches, tribe organizations and civil society groups are encouraged to admit their failures

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and apologize to the people for the wrongs they have committed and to conduct themselves with honor, dignity and responsibility. 4. The jour ney to wholeness involves ‘truthtelling’ which can be initiated at the public-level throughout Naga-Land. Churches across Naga-Land are invited to create safe and non-judgmental spaces for stories to be told without any fear whatsoever so that healing will be made possible. Political Struggle 1. Naga Sovereignty lies with the people and on the basis of the right to self-determination freely determine our political status so that we can fully develop socially, economically, culturally and spiritually as a dignified nation. 2. We impress upon the Government of India to honor its commitment to engage the Naga political rights that stem from the facts of our history with honesty, sincerity and through peaceful means. The Naga political struggle being one of the oldest run-

ning conflicts in the world, must be addressed with openness, political maturity and statesmanship, for bringing about an inclusive, just and lasting resolution without borders. This must be given paramount priority above all other issues and should be reached at the earliest. 3. The Naga National Groups, the Governments of India and Burma must truthfully engage the Naga political rights with utmost transparency, accountability and respect for peoples’ aspirations. 4. In order to build confidence with the people and address collective trauma the Governments of India and Burma now need to go beyond militarization. In this spirit the Government of India should repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (1958) and all other anti-democratic legislations not worthy of a great democratic nation like India. 5. For rebuilding relationships and peaceful co-existence, we encourage the Governments of India and Burma to admit to the

No lessons learnt in quake-prone Northeast

t is often said that earthquakes don’t kill people; it is the building that do. If building codes are not enforced in seismically active zones, even moderate intensity quakes can cause widespread damage to buildings and injure people. This is what is happening in the Northeast, a new study has pointed out. Manipur was hit with earthquake of intensity 6.7 on January 4, 2016 which caused devastation in state capital, Imphal, and adjoining areas. It provided an opportunity to scientists to understand risks posed to buildings and the state of construction practices in the region. While many buildings collapsed, it was noted that the damage caused to public building was disproportionate to the observed intensity of shaking. Scientists from three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – Kanpur, Guwahati and Patna - undertook a reconnaissance survey of earthquake affected regions immediately after the quake, and revisited the area after three months to see the condition of damaged structures and restoration work. Results of this study have now been published in journal Current Science. It was found that while several reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in Imphal suffered varying degree of damage, traditional wooden houses made using bamboo and wood known as Shing-Khim - reported

no damage. Government buildings, covered in the study, were damaged heavily because they did not conform to seismic code of practices, and there is general lack of enforcement of existing regulations and codes. In addition, factors like inferior quality of raw materials and shoddy workmanship contributed to collapse of buildings. “The seismic risk in the region is growing at an alarming pace with increasing inventory of vulnerable construction,” the study has concluded. The 2016 quake, it said, “should be regarded as a preview of what is likely to happen in the event of a greater shaking expected for the region and should hasten the community to take necessary steps.” Dr Durgesh C Rai, a professor of civil engineering at IIT Kanpur, who led the study, told India Science Wire that “despite considerable awareness in public about earthquakes and associated risks, both public and administrators, chose to ignore the threat and continued to build structures which were not earthquake-resistant.” Due to such negligence, he said, “many publiclyfunded buildings suffered severe damage under shaking intensity of VI–VII which is not only ironic but also represents the utter betrayal of the public trust.” Buildings at the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Government Polytechnic and Central Agriculture

gross human rights violations and to apologize for their wrong doings to the Naga people. Nation Building 1. We affirm that every Naga has a role to contribute in the process of nation building. 2. We pledge to work day by day towards recovering values of common good, nurturing indigenous wisdom, cultivating practices of honesty and integrity, dialogue, respect, sharing and giving, so that everyone benefits and lives with dignity today and in the future. 3. We commit ourselves towards intentionally upholding gender justice and creating space for young people to lead us in this 21st century. 4. From this day forward we commit ourselves to working together and shouldering the responsibilities to overcome social, “systematic developmental aggression” and systemic corruption that are destroying the Naga way of life and undermining the ability of our institutions to nurture

and fulfil our aspirations. 5. In this time of difficult challenges, Nagas need to be led by women and men who are led by God. We pray that God will provide such leaders who will inspire us to walk in the path of justice and mercy. Naga Day 1. As part of the Naga Day celebration we resolve to explore and evolve creative ways of educating and empowering ourselves about our history, our culture, our land, our rights and our responsibilities. 2. On this day we agree to strive towards rapprochement with our neighbors in building better relationships based on mutual trust and respect. 3. We urge all Nagas to celebrate Naga Day on the 10th day of January every year where ever Nagas may be in a manner that will deepen our relationships and enrich our understanding of each other as One People. 4. Naga Day belongs to all Nagas and not to any organization. Kuknalim!

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University (CAU) are all government funded and supervised constructions, and were expected to perform satisfactorily during earthquakes, but they all experienced moderate to severe damages. Large building campuses such as CAU were constructed on landfill soil and they performed ex- Sir, tremely poorly during the earthquake As a social worker, I would like to submit this memoshaking, the study pointed out. randum for creation of Tseminyu District basing on Article The newly constructed concrete 371 (A) of the Indian constitution which clearly states that buildings of world famous Ima Kei- our Land and our resources is ours. We have every right to thel or Mothers’ Market too suffered practice our customary laws and Tradition. Nagaland statedamage. The market earlier operated hood was attained in 1st December 1963 which had only from bamboo structures which were seven Districts. The District of Kohima was bifurcated into functional but were in poor condition two Kohima and Dimapur. Three new districts were created due to lack of maintenance. So the again as Peren, Longleng and Kiphire. Recently a new district government dismantled the market was created by bifurcating Tuensang and Noklak in the month and built three concrete structures in of December 2017. As per Article 371 (A) our Nagaland 2010. All three buildings have similar State Government should know our Naga Customary Laws elevation and plan but only one of and Tradition in which the senior most Sub-Division in Nathem showed better performance galand ie, Tseminyu should have been given a district and during the earthquake. the 2nd senior most Sub-division in Nagaland ie, Aghunato “The traditional constructions also should have been given a district but Noklak district was using lighter timber and bamboo given. The demand of Tseminyu District by Rengma Hoho have performed well and no dam- and the Rengma public with the Government of India and the age to such structures in Imphal was Government of Nagaland should be fulfilled at the earliest. reported,” Dr Rai added. “Despite Article 371 (A) also protects the government of Nagaland for available knowledge, seismic safety the Parliamentary Secretary was not the creation of Nagaland remains neglected and the society is Government alone, but the Government of India had a parnot adequately prepared due to lack liamentary Secretary during the statehood of Nagaland in of implementation.” He said the 1963 where Dr. S.C Jamir served as Parliamentary Secretary lessons from the Manipur quake are of the ministry of External affairs Government of India. applicable for the entire northeast I hope my memorandum for Tseminyu District demanded region. by Rengma Hoho and Rengma public with the Government of India and Government of Nagaland would be taken into The research team included consideration at the earliest. Durgesh C. Rai, Hemant B. Thonwalo Rengma, Social Worker, Kaushik and Vaibhav Singhal. Tesophenyu Village, Nagaland (India Science Wire) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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lenges, but so have other airlines. We have to examine the government’s decision closely. Whether it also allows foreign carriers (to invest), which presumably is the case, then it raises some fundamental questions,” Sharma said. “Air India has assets worth lakhs and lakhs of crores (of rupees) in India

Air India and give five years to revive the airline with its debts written off,” the Left party said in a statement. On allowing 100 per cent FDI through the automatic route in single-brand retails, it said that the move reflected on the Modi government’s intentions of “moving towards allowing FDI in multi-brand retail trade”. However, Sharma termed it just as “a cosmetic change” and “minor tweak” that would not have any significant changes. “I don’t think its going to make much change, because almost all the major brands of the world are already here as 100 per cent FDI was already allowed. This is done perhaps for the Prime Minister to make a statement at Davos,” Sharma said.

(From p-1) He said in God there was no east no west, no south no north but all are one and united in Christ. Naga Club chairman, Krurovi Peseyie, in his address recalled the first Naga Political representation submitted to Simon Commission on January 10, 1929 and said the formation of Naga Platform acted as the political platform. He said it was a wonder how the idea of forming a common platform those days was conceptualized. Peseyie, however, said that Almighty God had been with the Nagas despite Nagas backwardness and ignorance of His existence and all those events happened for good as designed by God. Peseyie said when Naga Club was informed about the visit of Simon Commission from British Parliament, Naga Club

had entrusted Ruzhükhrie Angami to draft a memorandum. Accordingly, he said Angami Ruzhükhrie efficiently drafted, which contained wisdom, vision and political ingredients. He also asserted that time has come to erase hatred and selfishness with the ink of goodwill. Fo r m e r p r e s i d e n t of United Naga Council (UNC), L Adani, said Naga birth land was placed in different countries and states, different administrative rules and systems. He said the once independent and isolated Nagas over the years of struggle for the historical rights have been labelled as ethnocentric and exclusivist by others. Adani advocated that tribes and regions should not be the cause of the division but allow the enlighten spirit to find the collective belongingness in the many tribes and regions that Na-

gas were. FNR member Dr. P. Ngulie, Athikho Liriite, Shwisho Lorin, Jawang Sumpa, Dr. Chingmak Chang, Dr. Kethoser Kevichusa, Athong Makury, Dr. Akum Longchari, Theyiesinuo Keditsu also spoke on the occasion. Nagaland Chamber Choir, Naga Choir, Pfuchazhunuo, Eastern Naga team, Tali Angh, Nagageneous, Angam Khong, Alobo Naga and Tetseo sisters, Featherheads and others presented songs on the occasion. Earlier, tribal warriors from Konyak tribe opened the event by beating of “Kong”, gun-firing followed by songs by the Naga choir. Host of the event, APO president, Dr. Vilhousa Seleyi, delivered welcome address while Rev. Y Chingang Konyak gave invocation. (See Naga Day declaration on p-6)

BCI notice to practicing advocates Expect no compromise: Karni Sena on ‘Padmavat’ NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (PTI): The Bar Council of India (BCI) today issued notice to all elected representatives across the country who continue to practice as advocates, seeking their response on a plea demanding barring of such MPs and MLAs from practicing law. BCI chairman Manan Kumar Misra said the apex regulatory body of lawyers has issued notice to which the legislators and parliamentarians have to respond within a week. “As per the rules, government employees cannot practice as advocates. We have issued the notice on the basis of the petition filed before the BCI,” Mishra told PTI here. The BCI’s move came on a plea filed before it by BJP spokesperson of

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Delhi unit Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking to “debar MLAs and MPs from practicing as an Advocate before the Court of Law in spirit of the Bar Council of India Rules.” Parliamentarians such as Kapil Sibal, P Chidambaram, Subramanian Swamy, K T S Tulsi, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Kalyan Banerjee and Meenakshi Lekhi are among those who have

been asked to respond to Upadhyay’s plea. The plea alleged that such lawmakers appear as advocates even when Parliament or the assemblies are in session and “participate in matters that affects financial interests of country as well as financial interests of their spouse/ children/blood relatives/ partner/organization in which they serve.”

NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday asserted that it will not reach a compromise with the makers of “Padmavat”, and called for a “janata curfew” whenever the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial is released. Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi, who is leading the protest against the movie, told media persons here: “We needed one small clarification that time that there will be nothing between Alauddin Khilji and Padmavati... We would have been content with it, but now we will not compromise in any way.” He also called for a “janata curfew” when the movie is released. The Rajput outfit had first expressed concern after Ranveer Singh -- one

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of the three lead actors of the movie -- made a casual statement back in July 2016. He was reportedly asked if he was playing the role of a villain in the film, and he had said that he could go two notches beyond playing the role of a villain if he was given two intimate scenes with the film’s leading lady Deepika Padukone. This led to the question whether the movie

showcases any intimacy between Khilji and Rani Padmavati. Subsequently, activists of Karni Sena even assaulted Bhansali on the film’s set in Jaipur and another set in Kolhapur was vandalised. Bhansali and Viacom18 Pictures have been facing numerous hurdles in releasing the movie which, the director has said, is based on 16th century In-

dian sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem “Padmavat”. The censor board gave it the green signal with a U/A certification in consultation with a three-member advisory panel. Dismissing it as hogwash, Kalvi questioned why it was shown to three people when there was talk about having a nine-member panel. He said while the Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh governments have decided against the movie’s release, he is expecting other states to follow suit. “I believe Telangana, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh will also make some announcement in a few days,” Kalvi said, insisting that the movie should not be released in theatres as it twists and turns history.

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(From p-1) Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president, K. Therie, also spoke at the press conference and said that the central government should announce the state elections and complete the peace agreement before the announcement. Therie also added that the congress party wants a solution at the earliest and a solution is preferable to elections. But should the elections be conducted, the congress party will participate in process of election, he said. He held the view that if state elections were conducted it would predominantly be between the NPF/BJP alliance and the congress party. The press conference was also attended by former chief minister, K.L. Chishi and former speaker, E.T. Ezung. Dr. K. Jayakumar is in Nagaland to assess the political situation in Nagaland ahead of the state general elections, proposed to be held soon.

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and abroad. The government needs to inform the country what this policy will do. Don’t want a situation where Air India is sold for a song and all bilateral route rights are gone with that,” he added. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) also strongly opposed the decision to allow “foreign airlines” to invest up to 49 per cent in Air India. “Having taken the decision to privatise Air India, the Modi government is now moving towards handing over Air India to a foreign airline. “The government should heed the recommendation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, which has asked the government to review its decision on privatisation of

KO L K ATA , J A N 1 0 (IANS): Accusing the state government of vindictive politics, the BJP’s West Bengal unit on Wednesday moved the Calcutta High Court against the denial of permission for one of their proposed bike rallies. The week-long bike rally ‘Protirodh Sankalp Abhiyan’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing (Yuva Morcha) was to start from East Midnapore district’s coastal town Digha on Thursday, a source close to the BJP told IANS. It was to travel across the state before reaching Cooch Behar in north Bengal. “Police initially gave us the permission for the rally but refused it on Tuesday afternoon. This is another sign of the Trinamool Congress and the state government’s vindictive politics against the BJP,” he said.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 10 (IANS): The Congress and the CPI-M on Wednesday slammed the Narendra Modi governments move to divest its 49 per cent stake in Air India and allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in singlebrand retail. Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma said the government should come clear on the Air India deal as to whether the national carrier’s assets “worth lakhs of crores of rupees” and its route rights would also be transferred to the investor. Sharma said the UPA government had consciously kept Air India out of the purview of FDI though it had allowed 49 per cent FDI in the civil aviation sector. “It is true that the national carrier has faced chal-

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inching up. (Read details here: Eye on 2019 polls, govt may woo middle class with tax sops) 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% to 5% 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 tax rate by 10% on income between 5-10 lakh, levy 20% rate for income between Rs 10-20 lakh and 30% for income beyond Rs 20 lakh. At present, there is no tax slab for income between 10-20 lakh. “Considering the steep rise in cost of living due

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New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): Gold edged lower by Rs 25 to Rs 30,475 per ten gram at the bullion market Wednesday owing to slackened demand from local jewellers amid a weak trend overseas. Silver plunged by Rs 400 to Rs 39,500 per kg due to reduce offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said muted demand from local jewellers and retailers at domestic spot market and a weak trend overseas as the dollar strengthened against major currencies overseas, reducing appeal of the precious metal as safe haven, mainly weighed on the precious metal prices. Globally, gold fell 0.25 per cent to

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (PTI): Middle class can hope for a big relief in 201819 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

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New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS): Automobile major Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday increased prices across its model range with immediate effect. According to the company, the price increase ranges from Rs 1,700 to Rs 17,000 (Ex-showroom in Delhi). The company disclosed that it had to increase prices due to a rise in “commodity and other administrative and distribution costs”. “The new prices are effective from 10th January 2018,” the company said in a statement.

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base,” the report said. The B a nk put the growth estimate for China’s economy for 2017 at 6.8 per cent and forecast 6.4 per cent increase in 2018. In its overview the Bank said it finally saw the world economy recovering from the financial crisis that hit the world with full force in 2011. It said, “2018 is on track to be the first year since the financial crisis that the global economy will be operating at or near full capacity.” The report forecast the global growth rate to edge up to 3.1 per cent in 2018 after “a much stronger-thanexpected” 2017 growth of three per cent in 2017. “The broad-based recovery in global growth is encouraging, but this is no time for complacency,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said in a statement. “This is a great opportunity to invest in human and physical capital.” India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported last week that it estimated the GDP to grow by only 6.5 per cent in 2017-18 compared to 7.1 per cent in 2016-17. The World Bank estimate is in line with the Inter-

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under automatic route in power exchanges. However, FII/FPI purchases were restricted to secondary market only. “It has now been decided to do away with this provision, thereby allowing FIIs/FPIs to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market as well,” the release said. Regarding the liberalisation in the construction development segment, the government has decided to “clarify that real-estate broking service does not amount to real estate business” and is therefore, eligible for 100 per cent FDI under automatic route. Commenting on the development, Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said the government has decided to “remove roadblocks” for receiving foreign investments. The minister expressed the hope that relaxation of norms would facilitate faster development of the economy. This is the second major liberalisation in FDI policy by the NDA government in one go after major changes affected in June 2016. Finance Minister Arun

New York, Jan 10 (IANS): The World Bank is estimating India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent during the current fiscal year, higher than the 6.5 per cent estimate by the Indian government. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is expected to rise to 7.3 per cent in 2018-19, making India again the world’s fastest growing economy, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday. The report dropped the growth estimate for 2017-18 by 0.1 per cent from its projection June 2017, because of the disruptions to the economy from the Goods and Services Tax (GST). But it raised the growth forecast for 2018-19 by 0.1 per cent from the June figure. The Bank forecast GDP growth of 7.5 per cent in 2019-20 and 2020-21. The World Bank saw benefits down the road from GST. “Over the medium term, the GST is expected to benefit economic activity and fiscal sustainability by reducing the cost of complying with multiple state tax systems, drawing informal activity into the formal sector, and expanding the tax

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ing to growth of investment, income and employment,” the government said in a statement. The decision to allow foreign airlines to invest up to 49 per cent under approval route in Air India comes in the backdrop of government’s plans to disinvest the state-owned carrier. “Foreign investment(s) in Air India including that of foreign airline(s) shall not exceed 49 per cent either directly or indirectly substantial ownership and effective control of Air India shall continue to be vested in Indian National,” the statement said. Air India has a total debt of about Rs 48,877 crore at the end of March 2017, of which about Rs 17,360 crore were aircraft loans and Rs 31,517 crore were working capital loans. The airline is expected to report a net loss of Rs 3,579 crore for 2017-18, as per budget estimates projected for 2017 -18 from a provisional net loss of Rs 3,643 crore for 2016-17. Overseas investment policy has also been liberalised in case of power exchanges. Currently, the policy provides for 49 per cent FDI

one is generated. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also introduced the concept of ‘limited KYC’ under which it will only provide needbased or limited details of a user to an authorised agency that is providing a particular service, say, a telco. The Virtual ID will be a temporary and revocable 16 digit random number mapped to a person’s Aadhaar number and the Aadhaar-issuing body will start accepting it from March 1, 2018. From June 1, 2018 it will be compulsory for all agencies that undertake authentication to accept the Virtual ID from their users. Agencies that do not migrate to the new system to offer this additional option to their users by the stipulated deadline will face financial disincentives.

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New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): In big bang FDI reforms ahead of the budget, the government Wednesday permitted foreign airlines to invest up to 49 per cent in debt-ridden Air India, and eased norms for investment in single brand retail, construction and power exchanges. The government also relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for medical devices and audit firms associated with companies receiving overseas funds. The decisions were taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. In a move that will give a boost to foreign retailers like Ikea, the government approved 100 per cent FDI under the automatic route for single brand retail trading. Earlier also 100 per cent FDI was allowed in the segment, but it required government approval. “The Union Cabinet ... has given its approval to a number of amendments in the FDI Policy. These are intended to liberalise and simplify the FDI policy so as to provide ease of doing business in the country. “In turn, it will lead to larger FDI inflows contribut-

New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI): In a bid to address privacy concer ns, the UIDAI today introduced a new concept of ‘Virtual ID’ which Aadhaar-card holder can generate from its website and give for various purposes, including SIM verification, instead of sharing the actual 12-digit biometric ID. This will give the users the option of not sharing their Aadhaar number at the time of authentication. The Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency like a mobile company, limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification. Officials said a user can generate as many Virtual IDs as he or she wants. The older ID gets automatically cancelled once a fresh

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Seoul, Jan 10 (IANS): South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday said denuclearisation of the peninsula remains a “basic and indispensable goal” after both Koreas held “historic” bilateral talks to alleviate tensions. The denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula is the only way ahead towards peace, Moon said in his speech in Seoul. This was, however, contradicted by the North’s delegation, which said that it had no intention of discussing the development of its nuclear program with Seoul. Moon’s words came a day after both Koreas held their first meeting in two years, Efe news reported. It resulted in an agreement to resume military talks and North Korean participation in the Winter Olympics to be held in February in the South Korean county of PyeongChang. The South’s delegation stressed the need for de-

SL lawmakers exchange blows amid debate C OLO M B O, J a n 1 0 (Agencies): Sri Lankan lawmakers exchanged blows in Parliament on Wednesday during a debate over alleged corruption in a bond issue that has marred the reputation of a government elected on a platform of good governance. The brawl erupted after opposition lawmakers protested in the chamber as Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was speaking on the bond issue. A recent presidential inquiry report said the sonin-law of a former central bank governor benefited from leaked inside information on the bond issue. Opposition lawmakers first lodged a protest that they haven’t been given the report and later walked into the middle of the chamber while shouting slogans and carrying placards. Government lawmakers also walked into the well of the chamber and a brawl soon broke out. About 50 lawmakers from both sides of the 225member Parliament took part in the scrum. It was unclear if anyone was injured, but some lawmakers had their shirts torn off. The former central bank governor was a confidante of Wickremesinghe, who picked by him for the position.

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nuclearisation to guarantee peace and security on the peninsula. Moon on Wednesday denied that the way of open dialogue with Pyongyang goes against the strategy of pressurising Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear program. “Now the dialogue with North Korea has begun, but because the North Korean nuclear issue has not been resolved, South Korea will continue to keep pace with the pressure and sanctions by the international community,” he said. Moon also said that

“once the South-North Korean relations are improved, they can help resolve the North Korean nuclear issue”. He also denied that Seoul was planning to provisionally lift some of the sanctions that it approved against Pyongyang for its weapons programs in order to enable members of the regime - who were banned from entering the South - to participate in the PyeongChang Olympics. “We have no plans to ease our unilateral sanctions against North Korea that are in place in addition to international sanctions for now,” Moon said. He argued that the policy of pressurising and sanctions was aimed at bringing North Korea to the negotiating table. Moon also conveyed the satisfaction expressed by the US administration of President Donald Trump at the resumption of talks between Seoul and Pyongyang.

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London, Jan 10 (PTI): Rishi Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys chief Narayana Murthy, is among two new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the UK government by British Prime Minister Theresa May following the recent reshuffle of her team of ministers. Sunak, 37, a Conservative party MP for Richmond (Yorkshire), has been appointed the new parliamentary undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government as part of a New Year reshuffle this week. Sunak is joined by fellow pro-Brexit campaigner, Goan- origin Suella Fernandes, who takes charge as parliamentary undersecretary of state in the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU). Sunak and Fernandes, who take charge of their junior ministerial roles as part of Theresa May’s team, were among the prominent

Indian-origin campaigners in favour of Britain’s exit from the EU in the June 2016 referendum, pushing for closer ties with Commonwealth countries like India. “From working in my mum’s tiny chemist shop to my experience building large businesses, I have seen how we should support free enterprise and innovation to ensure Britain has a stronger future,” said Sunak. The UK-born son of a pharmacist mother and a National Health Service (NHS) general practitioner father is married to Murthy’s daughter Akshata Murthy. The Oxford University and Stanford MBA graduate co- founded a 1-billionpound global investment firm and specialised in investing in small British businesses before his entry to the British Parliament in the 2015 general election. Since his re-election in last year’s snap election called by May, Sunak was widely tipped for a ministerial role in a government keen to enhance the ethnic mix of its Cabinet. Sunak believes small businesses in the UK would flourish as a result of Brexit as the “vast majority of British businesses (94 per cent) do not have anything to do with the EU; but they are still subject to all EU law”.

Pakistan journalist flees armed abductors L o n d o n, J a n 1 0 (Agencies): A prominent Pakistani journalist has escaped an attempt to abduct him by armed men in the capital Islamabad. Taha Siddiqui says 10-12 unidentified men beat him and threatened to kill him as he took a cab to the airport. He jumped out of the vehicle, reports say. The journalist says he is now “safe with police”, who are investigating. Mr Siddiqui featured in a recent BBC article about press freedom in Pakistan, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists. He said he was on the main Islamabad expressway to the airport when his would-be kidnappers stopped his taxi. Speaking to the BBC in front of an Islamabad police station where he had given a statement to the authorities, Taha Siddiqui looked still to be in shock, our reporter Secunder Kermani says.

US firm to get $70m if it finds MH370 KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Agencies): Malaysia signed a deal on Wednesday to pay a US seabed exploration firm up to $70 million if it finds the missing Malaysia Airlines aircraft MH370 within 90 days of embarking on a new search in the Southern Indian ocean. The disappearance of the aircraft en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in March 2014 with 239 people aboard ranks among the world’s greatest aviation mysteries, reported Reuters. Australia, China and Malaysia ended a fruitless A$200-million ($157 million) search of a 120,000 sq km area in January last year, despite investigators urging the search be extended to a 25,000-square-km area further to the north. Malaysian transport minister Liow Tiong Lai said a Houston-based private firm, Ocean Infinity, would search for MH370 in that 25,000-sq-km priority area on a “no-cure, no-fee” basis, meaning it will only get paid if it finds the plane. “As we speak, the vessel, Seabed Constructor, is

London, Jan 10 (IANS): Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, head of the banned Jamaatud-Dawa (JuD) in Pakistan, toured Britain in the 1990s stirring up Muslim youths to become jihadis years before 9/11, a BBC investigation has found. Saeed, who has a $10 million bounty on his head for allegedly masterminding the 2008 terror attack in Mumbai, thrilled audiences in packed mosques in cities around Britain by calling for a return to the days when Muslims waged jihad and infidels paid them protection money. Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has denied involvement in the Mumbai carnage. A report in Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper quoted the BBC as saying that the revelation had come amidst

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ing abroad to fight “holy wars”. The investigation, which was the basis of a 40-minute BBC Radio 4 documentary, was broadcast on Tuesday night. It revealed that the roots of violent religious struggle by British Muslims were laid in the mid-1990s, much earlier than previously thought. The tour of Britain was chronicled in Mujalla Al Dawah, a monthly magazine published by Saeed’s organization, Markaz Dawa

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Wal Irshad. According to the articles uncovered during the BBC investigation, Hafiz Saeed arrived in Britain on August 9, 1995 and set about lecturing the youth about jihad. There was silence in Birmingham as he urged his audience to “rise up for jihad” and vilified Hindus. That address “in real terms laid the foundation of ... jihad in the UK”, according to the articles. In Huddersfield, Saeed

Zurich, Jan 10 (IANS): A man was injured when an iPhone battery overheated and the device exploded at an Apple Store here, leading to a temporary evacuation of those present on the premises. According to a report in www.swissinfo. ch, the incident occurred at the Apple Store on Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse on Tuesday, injuring a repairman. “According to Zurich City police, the device suddenly exploded for an unknown reason as it was being removed by a repair worker on Tuesday, burning his hand slightly. Seven other people received medical attention but were not hospitalised,” the report said. The incident prompted the evacuation of around 50 customers and staff from the shop. “The staff responded well and correctly. They sprinkled quartz sand over the overheated battery so that the smoke could be contained and sucked out after switching on the ventilation,” a police statement said.

said: “In order to defeat infidels, it is our duty to develop all forms of arms and ammunition, including nuclear bomb. That is God’s command. We (LeT) have declared jihad and killing as first condition of our belief.” In Leicester on August 26, Saeed spoke at a conference attended by 4,000 people. His address “infused a new spirit in the youth. Hundreds of young men expressed intention to get jihad training”.

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celled. The US Geological Survey measured the quake at a preliminary magnitude of 7.6. The tremor struck in the sea about 125 miles (202 kilometers) north-northeast of Barra Patuca, Honduras, and 188 miles (303 kilometers) southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands. The tremor occurred about 6 miles (10 kilometers) below the surface. The northern coast of Honduras closest to the quake’s epicenter is sparsely populated, with much of it covered by nature reserves. The tremor was about 25 miles (44 kilometers) from Honduras’ Swan Islands, which are unpopulated except for small navy post. President Juan Orlando Hernandez via Twitter said that Honduras had activated its emergency system and asked people to remain calm. In the Cayman Islands, Sgt. Dave McKay with Royal Cayman Islands Police told The Associated Press that hazard management officials had not issued a tsunami alert but authorities were monitoring the situation.

It has 65 crew, including two government representatives drawn from the Malaysian navy. The ship could complete the search within three or four weeks, and cover up to 60,000 square km in 90 days, or four times faster than earlier efforts, Plunkett told Reuters. “It was a unique problem that required a unique solution ... We looked at it and said, ‘Let’s do something different than what other people would do,’ and that’s the essence of our business.” Ocean Infinity’s core business is in the oil and gas industry, as well as subsea exploration services for tasks such as underwater cabling and seabed mapping, he said. The company’s shareholders would bear the upfront costs of the search, Plunkett added. Debris from MH370 could provide clues to events on board before the crash. There have been competing theories that the aircraft suffered mechanical failure or was intentionally flown off course.

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed incited UK Muslims to militancy: BBC

Magnitude 7.6 quake hits Central America TEGUCIGALPA, Jan 10 (Agencies): A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between the coast of Honduras and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and causing officials to briefly post advisories warning of the threat of possible tsunami surges around the region. There were no early reports of serious damage on land. Officials in Honduras said shaking was registered across much of the Central American nation and there were some reports of cracks in homes in Colon and Atlantida provinces along the northern coast and Olancho in eastern Honduras. Tsunami warning centers initially issued advisories stressing that people in Puerto Rico, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands as well as on the coasts of Mexico and Central America should aware of the tsunami danger. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said later that the advisories had been can-

on her way to the search area, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions in the South Indian ocean,” Liow told a news conference. The search will begin on January 17, said Ocean Infinity Chief Executive Oliver Plunkett, who attended the signing event. Ocean Infinity will be paid $20 million if the plane is found within 5,000 sq km, $30 million if it is found within 10,000 square km and $50 million if it is found within an area of 25,000 square km. Beyond that area, Ocean Infinity will receive $70 million, Liow said. Its priority is to locate the wreckage or the flight and cockpit recorders, and present credible evidence to confirm their location within 90 days, Liow added. “They cannot take forever or drag it on for another six months or a year.” Ocean Infinity’s vessel carries eight autonomous underwater vehicles that will scour the seabed with scanning equipment for information to be sent back for analysis.

iPhone battery explodes at Apple store, one injured

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Oldman Wants Joaquin Catherine Deneuve says ‘Me Versace family upset over Gary Phoenix To Play Batman Too’ Movement is ‘Witch-Hunt’ Ryan Murphy’s new show

Gianni Versace was one of the world’s leading fashion designers before his death in 1997.

he family of Gianni Versace is not happy about the recentlydebuted drama series by Ryan Murphy about his untimely death. In a statement, his family said it has neither authorized nor been involved in the series. Since members of the family didn’t authorize the book from which it’s partly drawn or participate in the writing of the screenplay, the series should be considered “a work of fiction,” according to the statement. Gianni Versace was fatally shot in front of his

Miami Beach mansion, a victim of serial killer Andrew Cunanan. FX’s “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” based in part on Maureen Orth’s book “Vulgar Favors,” stars Edgar Ramirez as Versace, Darren Criss as Cunanan and Penelope Cruz as Donatella Versace. It debuts Jan. 17. “Like the original ‘American Crime Story’ series ‘The People vs. OJ Simpson,’ which was based on Jeffrey Toobin’s nonfiction bestseller ‘The Run of His Life,’ FX’s follow-

Tim Miller eyes X-Men Universe comeback with Kitty Pryde solo movie

up ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace’ is based on Maureen Orth’s heavily researched and authenticated nonfiction best-seller ‘Vulgar Favors,’ which examined the true life crime spree of Andrew Cunanan. We stand by the meticulous reporting of Ms. Orth,” FX and Versace’s production company, Fox 21, said in a statement per TV Guide. Speaking to Variety at the 2018 Television Critics Association winter press tour, Murphy himself addressed the allegations by the Versace family, echoing the statements of the network. “We issued a statement saying that this story is based on Maureen Orth’s book, which is a very celebrated, lauded work of non-fiction that was vetted now for close to 20 years,” Murphy said. “That’s really all I have to say about it, other than of course I feel if you’re family is ever portrayed in something, it’s natural to sort of have a ‘Well, let’s wait and see what happens’ [stance].” (The Associated Press)

hile Ben Affleck’s Future In The DC Extended Universe As The Caped Crusader Is Still Uncertain, There Have Been Rumours Swirling On Who Will Replace Him. While Ben Affleck’s future in the DC Extended Universe as the caped crusader is still uncertain, there have been rumours swirling on who will replace him. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman, who is best known to superhero film fans as the man who brought Commissioner Gordon to life in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ trilogy, has given his opinion on the whole thing, revealing who he would like to take over as the

Caped Crusader if Affleck really is on his way out. Speaking in an interview given to a leading US entertainment website, Oldman said, ‘I would like to see someone like Joaquin Phoenix play it. This is no disrespect to Ben Affleck. I think it really depends on who is at the wheel that lifts it.’ As of now, the hot favourite for Matt Reeves’ ‘Batman’ solo movie is Jake Gyllenhaal, who sources say has had talks with the director. It was first revealed in November last year that Reeves already has a replacement actor in mind for the role of the caped crusader. Earlier this week Reeves gave an update on the upcoming Batman solo movie. While talking with Jeff Goldsmith, Reeves said of the script, ‘I am outlining. I have the story worked out, and I am outlining.’ ‘The Batman’ will go on floors in 2018. (mid-day.com)

the recently-announced Disney merger, so it’s unfortunately possible that Miller’s movie might never see the light of day should the House of Mouse decide to reboot the X-Men. However, Fox has also been working on a Doctor Doom solo movie with writer Noah Hawley, and he indicated late last week that Disney has not interfered in his development. Tim Miller was originally supposed to direct Deadpool 2 for the studio, but dropped out ahead of pre-production amid reports of creative differences with star Ryan Reynolds. (Digital Spy)

also accuses the #MeToo movement of creating an environment that is unfair to men, “who are sanctioned in their work, pushed to resign, etc., when their only wrongdoing was to touch a knee, try to steal a kiss, speak about intimate things during a professional dinner or send messages that are sexually loaded to a woman who wasn’t attracted to them.” In addition to #MeToo, the letter also claims its French equivalent, #BalanceTonPorc (call out your pig), for pushing society toward a more “puritanical” climate. “What began as freeing women up to speak has today turned into the

Radiohead Publisher Issues Statement “The Shape of Water” leads the BAFTA nominations Refuting Lana Del Rey Lawsuit

A eadpool director Tim Miller is in talks to return to the X-Men film universe for a femaleled spin-off for one of the most popular mutant characters. The filmmaker has engaged 20th Century Fox about making a solo movie for X-Men member Kitty Pryde (aka Shadowcat), a young mutant able to phase through solid substances. Kitty Pryde was previously played in the X-Men movies by Sumela Kay and Katie Stuart, and later by Ellen Page in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. This project was put into motion by Fox before

elebrated French actress Catherine Deneuve has signed an open letter denouncing the #MeToo anti-harassment movement as a “witchhunt” that is unfairly punishing men. “Rape is a crime,” the letter, published in French newspaper Le Monde Tuesday, reads. “But flirting insistently or clumsily isn’t a crime, and chivalry is not a machismo aggression.” The letter further claims that men should have the “indispensable freedom to offend and bother” women as they please. The letter, which was signed by a total of 100 female French writers, performers and academics,

opposite – we intimidate people into speaking ‘correctly,’ shout down those who don’t fall into line, and those women who refused to bend [to the new realities] are regarded as complicit and traitors,” the letter states, adding that men should be “free to hit on” women. Critics of the letter and its supporters were quick to denounce its contents. Italian actress Asia Argento, one of the women who has come forward to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, tweeted Tuesday, “Deneuve and other women tell the world how their interiorized misogyny has lobotomized them to the point of no return.” This is not the first time that Deneuve has voiced her disdain for the #MeToo movement. Last fall, the cinema icon spoke out against the movement, calling the viral social media moment “excessive.” “I don’t think it is the right method to change things, it is excessive,” she said at the time. “After ‘calling out your pig,’ what are we going to have, ‘call out your whore’?” (Rolling Stone)

spokesperson for Radiohead’s publisher, Warner/Chappell, disputed Lana Del Rey’s claim that the band has filed a lawsuit against the singer over alleged similarities between her Lust for Life song, “Get Free,” and the band’s hit, “Creep.” On Sunday, several British tabloids reported on a pending legal fight between Del Rey and Radiohead. While sources said the two parties were trying to figure out the issue “behind the scenes,” Del Rey wrote on Twitter, “It’s true about the lawsuit. Although I know my song wasn’t inspired by Creep, Radiohead feel it was and want 100 percent of the publishing – I offered up to 40 over the last few months but they will only accept 100. Their lawyers have been relentless, so we will deal with it in court.” Not long after posting the tweet, Del Rey reiterated her claim that Radiohead

wanted “100 percent of my publishing” during a concert in Denver prior to performing a medley that included “Get Free.” She said of the song, “Regardless of what happens in court, the sentiment that I wrote in that particular song, which was my statement song for the record, my personal manifesto… Regardless if it gets taken down off of everything, that those sentiments that I wrote, I really am going to strive for them, even if that song is not on future physical releases of the record.” A rep for War ner/

Chappell admits to talking with Del Rey’s team over the tracks, but says no legal action has been initiated. “As Radiohead’s music publisher, it’s true that we’ve been in discussions since August of last year with Lana Del Rey’s representatives,” the statement read. “It’s clear that the verses of ‘Get Free’ use musical elements found in the verses of ‘Creep’ and we’ve requested that this be acknowledged in favor of all writers of ‘Creep.’ To set the record straight, no lawsuit has been issued and Radiohead have not said they ‘will only accept 100

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percent’ of the publishing of ‘Get Free.’” A rep for Del Rey did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The potential legal issues raised between the songs puts Radiohead in a thorny situation. After the release of “Creep,” songwriters Albert Hammond and Mike Hazelwood sued the band, claiming similarities between “Creep” and “The Air That I Breathe,” a 1972 song the duo wrote for the Hollies. As a result, Radiohead were forced to give Hammond and Hazelwood songwriting credits and an unspecified percentage of the song’s royalties. Should Radiohead eventually pursue legal action against Del Rey, it’s unclear to what extent Hammond and Hazelwood would benefit should Radiohead prove victorious. A rep for Hammond did not immediately reply to a request for comment. (Rolling Stone)

n the wee hours of the morning, the British Academy announced their BAFTA nominations, putting into place yet another major Oscar precursor. This voting block, known as the British vote, does hold some sway with the Academy. At the Academy Awards, they represent a solid portion of membership, so while SAG will always be the largest delegation, this one isn’t too far behind. Leading the way was The Shape of Water with a dozen nominations, far ahead of any other film.

Those 12 citations set the pace, while next in line were Darkest Hour and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri with nine each. Close behind were Blade Runner 2049 and Dunkirk, as they both had eight nominations apiece. BAFTA also marked a slightly mixed bag for Lady Bird, a shutout for certain contenders, and showcased unexpectedly (or perhaps expectedly, considering) strong showings for both Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool and Paddington 2. (Hollywood News)

106TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

HOSWELE ZHOTSO W/o Late Konore Zhotso

“That thou mightiest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and His commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged”-Deu. 6:2. Today the 11th Jan. 2017is a special day for all of us in celebrating your 106th Birthday. You still live an exemplary life of prayer, dedication and love and we are reminded of God’s word and love for all of us. We are blessed everyday through you and we cherish every moment spent with you. You are never complicated and always made our life so easy. Thank you for all the little pranks that you still play with us. We continue to pray for your good health and blessings for the number of years God has for you. May you continue to be a testimony for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. DC-74

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Merit Awards recipients are a prestigious group of diverse and influential creators who have crafted or contributed to some of the most distinctive recordings in music history,” said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. “These exceptionally inspiring figures are being honored as legendary performers, creative architects, and technical visionaries. Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy.” The Recording Academy also announced it would hand out its Trustees Award to composer

John Williams, record executive Seymour Stein and late concert promoter Bill Graham. Meanwhile, inventor Richard Factor and engineer Tony Agnello – who helped build the audio equipment company Eventide – will receive the special Technical Grammy Award. The Recording Academy will host the 60th Annual Grammy Awards January 28th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The initial lineup of performers includes Lady Gaga, Pink, Childish Gambino and Little Big Town. (Rolling Stone)

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ueen, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond and Emmylou Harris are among the artists who will receive the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. The organization behind the Grammys will also hand out its Special Merit Awards to Louis Jordan, the Meters and Wrecking Crew drummer Hal Blaine. This year’s honorees will be celebrated at a ceremony and concert set to take place this summer. Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. “This year’s Special

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Man City beat Bristol in EFL Cup semis

Sergio Agüero rises in stoppage-time to give Manchester City the edge after a pulsating first leg.

Afghan teenager breaks Don Bradman’s record

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (Agencies): Afghanistan teen cricketer Baheer Shah has achieved an exceptional feat which no other batsman in the history has managed to do. The 18-year-old Shah amassed 1,096 runs from seven matches and 12 innings with whopping average of 121.77, bettering Australian legend Sir Don Bradman’s average of 95.14 in First Class cricket, the highest for cricketers with more than 1,000 runs, reported Times of India. Shah had a stellar debut for Speen Ghar Region, making an unbeaten 256 against Amo Region which is also the second highest score in the history of First Class cricket after former

Indian cricketer Amol Muzumdar’s 260. He already has five centuries and two half-centuries to his credit in a short career of one year and two months. Five innings later, the young batsman went on to add a triple century to his name that made him the second youngest First Class triple centurion behind Javed Miandad. “That was an unforgettable moment for me,” Baheer was quoted by icccricket.com. “I stayed at the wicket for two days, staying very comfortable. I worked on my fitness before the tournament, and the coaches taught me how to bat well. For everyone whenever they get the best score in their life it’s a very enjoyable.”

Yuki, Ramkumar progress in Australian Open qualifiers

Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS): India’s top singles players Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan bounced back in style to win their respective matches at the Australian Open qualifiers on Wednesday. Bhambri, seeded 15th, overcame Canada’s Bradely Schuner 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round and will next take on Spain’s Carlos Taberner.Ramkumar, seeded 28th, edged out American Bradley Klahn 6-7(8), 7-6(3), 6-2 to set up a second round clash against French man Gleb Sakharov. However, it was the end of the road for Sumit Nagal and Prajnesh Gunneswaran. Nagal, who recently played his maiden ATP World Tour event in Pune, went down fighting 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6 to Italy’s Alessandro Giannessi while Prajnesh lost 6-1, 1-6, 2-6 to Germany’s Tobias Kamke.

challenging for promotion to the top flight, they have beaten four Premier League sides on their run to the last four - Watford, Stoke, Crystal Palace and famously United in the quarter-finals. Impressively in a season where many Premier League sides have adopted defensive tactics against Manchester City, who are yet to lose a domestic game all season, the Robins played some brave, risky attacking football. Joe Bryan had a shot

Bengaluru, Jan 10 (IANS): India captain Sunil Chhetri wants the national football team to play more away games this year as it prepares for the AFC Asian Cup in 2019. Chhetri, who is currently playing for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League (ISL), feels each and every player who dons the India colours needs to raise his game by a few notches so that coach Stephen Constantine has a headache while picking the team every time. “ We n e e d t o p l ay enough matches away. We generally do well at home, but our away record hasn’t been good. We should try to get teams from 16 to 8 (AFC rankings) ranking. It’s difficult to play South Korea and Japan as they don’t want to play us. We should get teams who are better than us and play at their home. This is from the organisation side,” Chhetri told IANS in an interview here. “From the players’ side, we need to improve ourselves individually, making sure that the competition for the national team increases and it is a big headache for the coach. It should be tough for him to choose the players and whenever that happens he gets the cream,” the 33-year-old said. India qualified for

Chief guest Sasank Ghatraj declaring the tournament.

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“Solidarity for peace”. NPP Nagaland State general secretary, Sasank Ghatraj graced the opening ceremony as chief guest. He encouraged the youth to be role model and backbone of the society. The chief guest also wished the organizers and

Christchurch, Jan 10 (IANS): After guiding the India Under-19 team to a massive 189-run win over the South African colts here, skipper Prithvi Shaw was on Wednesday signed as the brand ambassador of popular protein brand Protinex for five years. The youngster will be the face of global food company Danone’s Protinex and would feature in key brand campaigns and initiatives. Commenting on his association, the 18-year-old cricketer said: “Protinex has been part of our household since my childhood, even before I can remember. Protein is important for the right growth and maintaining active lifestyle. In fact, it’s not just important for sportsmen like me but for everyone across all walks of life.” The Mumbai boy first caught attention in 2013 when he scored 546 off 330 balls in a minor Harris Shield match at Azad Maidan. There has been no looking back since. Prithvi has added several feathers to his hat, including the youngest to score a century in Duleep Trophy, scoring a century on Ranji Trophy debut and four first class centuries in just five matches.

Novak Djokovic

Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS): In his first appearance in six months, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday defeated Austria’s Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4 at the Kooyong Classic exhibition here. The 12-time Grand Slam champion seemed to have overcome the elbow injury that ended his 2017 season in July after losing in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. He also had to withdraw from the ATP Qatar Open and an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, reports Efe. “It feels great, obviously I was waiting for this moment for six months to play a match,” the former World No.1 said after the win. Although Djokovic

said he was delighted with his performance, especially his serve, he acknowledged that he was still not in perfect shape. La ter in the day, Djokovic is scheduled to play a match at the Tie Break Tens, then another match on Thursday at the Kooyong Classic, according to the organisers. After spending almost seven months sidelined, Djokovic looks to be tuning up his game as much as possible ahead of the Australian Open next week (January 15-28), the first Grand Slam event of the year, which he has won six times. In the 2017 Australian Open, Djokovic lost in the second round to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan.

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Unity Cup T20 at Chumukedima

D I M A P UR , JAN 1 0 (NPN): Third edition of Unity Cup T-20 Cricket tournament, organized by Nepali Baptist Church (NBC) Chumukedima spor ts ministr y, comm e n c e d We d n e s d a y, at Chumukedima local ground under the theme

were kept out by solid Robins defending, although they almost led when De Bruyne’s shot was tipped over by keeper Frank Fielding. Then, after Mangala and Stones were both at fault for the visitors’ converted penalty, the hosts thought they had levelled only for Sterling’s chip over Fielding to be sensationally headed off the goalline by Aden Flint. But Manchester City have demonstrated a fierce will to win this season and they kept pushing for a goal that eventually came from De Bruyne. The move star ted with goalkeeper Bravo, who played the ball to the Belgian near the halfway line. De Bruyne charged towards the box and found Sterling, who played a first-time pass back to the playmaker to belt the ball home from 16 yards out. As so often this season, Manchester City found a last-minute goal when they needed it, Aguero heading in Silva’s cross from close range. The champions elect are now unbeaten in 33 domestic games, a run stretching back to April.

players the best in their future endeavour. In the opening match, 11 Brothers beat Bolt CC by 44 runs. Man of the match was adjudcged to Bidesi of 11 Brothers. Altogether, 16 teams are taking part in the tournament.

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the Asian Cup by beating Macau in the qualifiers last year in October. The last time India played in the world’s second-oldest continental football championship was in 2011 under British coach Bob Houghton. Chhetri was an integral part of the team, scoring two goals in the group stages in what was only India’s third appearance. India did not win a match and bowed out, letting in 13 goals and scoring just three. Chhetri said India should look to play teams like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who are also hosting the Asian Cup, on the road. “We are at the bottom, man. Whoever we get is going to be better than us,” Chhetri said when asked to name the teams they should play friendlies with leading up to the tournament, starting in January next year. “In 2011, we got No 1, No 3 and No 5 -- Australia, South Korea, Bahrain (in the main round). It couldn’t

have been worse than that mathematically. This time we got Kyrgyzstan, Macau and Myanmar (in the qualifiers). With due respect to them it wasn’t very difficult. “We should aim to play the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Palestine and Lebanon (in the friendlies),” Chhetri said. There are talks of a four-nation Champions Cup taking place this year in India. Chhetri said the tourney would have no bearing on India’s rankings as it is outside the FIFA dates, but the match practice would do a world of good to India’s preparations. “Now it’s not about the rankings, because we have qualified. Having said that, the arrangements of the groups matter in terms of ranking but keeping all these things aside, playing at home those three-four nation tournament...I hope we get better teams to play against,” he said. Coming to his club Bengaluru FC, which is at the top of the ISL standings now, Chhetri said it doesn’t have the pressure of expectations and takes one game at a time. “The motto in our club is to think about the next game -- the way we won two Federation Cups and the ILeague by taking one game at a time. The motto has not changed,” he said.

CAPE TOWN, Jan 10 (PTI): Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener says Hardik Pandya has the makings of a fantastic all-round asset for India. Pandya had scored 93 off 95 balls and took 2-27 in the Proteas’ second innings to single-handedly keep India in contention on day two of the first Test here. “I thought his knock in India’s first innings was fantastic. His batting was excellent in the way he reversed pressure and put it back on South Africa. He is going to be fantastic for India. He is still developing and I think if he could add another yard of pace to his bowling, he would become a truly amazing all-rounder,” Klusener said. In a short span of time in international cricket, Pandya has established himself as a regular in the team. His record in limited-overs cricket has been excellent with both the bat and the ball. In Tests, he now has a century and two fifties. “All the signs are there that he is developing into a fantastic all-round prospect. Sure, he is bound to fail a few times the way he plays, but it is better to encourage that positive approach than reel him in. “So, he is in good company, whether he plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL or in this Indian team,

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he is surrounded by a lot of good people. It is their responsibility to nurture him,” he added. The all-rounder’s heroics though couldn’t save India from a disappointing loss at Newlands. Despite triggering a South African collapse in the second innings, the visitors failed to chase down a paltry 208-run target. It is to be noted that India opted out of the solitary practice game before this Test series. Klusener didn’t agree with this approach. “Look, it is always good to have a practice game under your belt. If India were touring in the sub-continent, then it wouldn’t be the endof-the-world if they didn’t play a practice game before the tour.

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And as the underdogs looked set to take a draw and an away goal back to Bristol for the second leg, substitute Aguero headed in Bernardo Silva’s cross. But Bristol City - who knocked out their hosts’ neighbours Manchester United in the previous round - produced a performance that will give them encouragement for the return at Ashton Gate on Tuesday, 23 January (19:45 GMT). Lee Johnson’s Bristol City have had a season to remember. As well as

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Manchester, Jan 10 (IANS): Sergio Aguero scored an injury-time winner as Manchester City came from behind to beat Bristol City in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The Championship side were excellent, especially in the first half, and led from Bobby Reid’s penalty, awarded after John Stones chopped down the Robins player. But Kevin de Bruyne equalised for the unbeaten Premier League leaders after a one-two with Raheem Sterling.

saved by Claudio Bravo at his near post and then Marlon Pack’s 20-yard shot from Oleksandr Zinchenko’s clearance was straight at the keeper. They deserved to lead when Josh Brownhill won the ball off Eliaquim Mangala and played in Reid, who was brought down by Stones’ mistimed tackle. The Robins were more subdued in the second half, but almost scored a famous winner when debutant Liam Walsh fired wide from the corner of the box late on. And he was made to regret that miss all the more when Aguero popped up seconds from the end. Pep Guardiola’s side are still in contention for four trophies this season, with the Premier League looking all but won given their 15-point lead over Manchester United. The Catalan named a strong line-up, although he started with no recognised striker and Sterling playing centrally. And for the second time in three days his side came back from 1-0 down to win, having knocked Burnley out of the FA Cup 4-1 on Saturday. Their early attempts

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Women Boxing: Sarju, Sarita in last four Kevirialie wins KYO wrestling title

Sarju Bala (blue) in action against Deepa Kumari. DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Former World Championships silver-medallist Sarju Bala Devi (48kg) of Manipur cruised through to the semifinals of the Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship as she beat Madhya Pradesh’s Deepa Kumari 5-0 while former world champion L. Sarita Devi decimated Aquilla Di-

pak from Arunachal in the first round itself, to book her place in the last four at the National Boxing Academy in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Rohtak. A statement from Boxing Federation of India said that, in the flyweight category, Sarju Bala started off an attacking note by landing her powerful hooks

on Deepa from the initial phases of the bout. Even though the Manipuri lass kept landing her punches Deepa tried to avoid the onslaught as much as she could and lasted three rounds. In an enthralling clash in the lightweight category, highly experienced L Sarita Devi went past Aquilla Dipak with ease.

The referee had to intervene in the first round itself and declared Sarita Devi triumphant. In other encounters, Sonia Lather of RSPB breezed past Kamla Bisht 5-0 with in a completely lop-sided affair. Haryana’s Shashi Chopra also booked her place in the semifinals as she defeated Dimple Tanwar of Rajasthan 5-0. Also, Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen went one step closer to the gold after defeating Abha of Chhattisgarh by 5-0. PTI adds: Asian silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) advanced to the semi-finals after clinching facile quarter-final win at the National Women’s Boxing Championships, on Wednesday. Railway Sports Promotion Board’s Sonia, defeated Uttarakhand’s Kamla Bisht 5-0. Among other prominent names, former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) sailed past Chattisgarh’s Abha to be assured of her second successive medal. Also entering the semifinals was RSPB’s Pavitra (60kg), a former world championships quarter-finalist, got the better of Ma-

nipur’s Chaoba Devi. Asian Championships quarter-finalist Shiksha (54kg), however, bowed out of the competition. The RSPB-boxer was upstaged by Punjab’s Shavinder Kaur Sidhu in a unanimous verdict.

Sarita elected women boxers’ representative

For mer world and Asian champion L Sarita Devi was today elected representative of women boxers in the national federation’s Executive Council. Sarita, who won a bronze medal at the Asian Championships last year, was voted in by 22 of the 31 team captains at the election conducted during the ongoing National Championships in Rohtak. She beat Railways Sports Promotion Board’s Seema Punia, the lone candidate up against her in the polls. “I would be aiming to raise the problems faced by women boxers because I have practical experience of how things work,” the Manipuri, who is a four-time Asian champion, told PTI.

Winners of the KYO wrestling meet on Wednesday. (NP)

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Ko h ima , J an 1 0 (NPN): Kevirialie Liegise defeated Kelhusalie Pier in the final bout to emerge as the champion at the 49th wrestling meet of Khonoma Youth Organisation (KYO)held at Terhotsiese, Khonoma village on Wednesday. The third position

was bagged by Vizobilie Punyü, while Kevikolie Meyase was finished fourth. Altogether 45 wrestlers from three khels took part in the day’s championship. Earlier, the inaugural function was graced by president, Merhüma Union, Dojü Khate as chief guest, while the VDB secretary of Khonoma

village Mhiesirieto Punyü was the guest of honour. The programme was also graced by Er. Kevisekho Kruse, (retd) chief engineer, PHED, as special guest. Meanwhile, the selected wrestlers will represent the village at the forthcoming wrestling meet of the Western Angami Sports Association.

Aanchal gives India 1st medal in skiing London, Jan 10 (Agencies): A 21-year-old woman has become the first Indian to win a medal at an international skiing event, prompting celebration on social media. Aanchal Thakur won a bronze medal at the Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup in Turkey, which was organised by the International Ski Federation (FIS), reported BBC. Winter sports do not get much recognition in India, given that much of the country does not see snowfall. Thakur told BBC Hindi she was still in disbelief over her achievement. Speaking to BBC Hindi’s Indu Pandey, she said that when she was announced as a competitor it had caused surprise in Turkey, with many asking her if it really snowed in India. She responded by saying: “The Himalayas are here, so why not?” Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to congratulate her. In a tweet, Mr Modi said “the entire nation is ecstatic” over Thakur’s “historic accomplishment”. Thakur said that she was very excited to see the

Thakur won a bronze medal in the slalom event in Turkey.

prime minister’s tweet and that his recognition could be a boost for the sport in India. She was trending on Twitter on Wednesday and many Indians, including the country’s sports minister, Rajyavardhan Rathore, have taken to Twitter to offer their congratulations. Roshan Thakur, who is Thakur’s father and the secretary general of the Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI), also told BBC News that he hoped his daughter’s medal would help raise the profile of winter games in India.

56 wrestlers compete in SWA meet

Deo Nukhu

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Fifty six wrestlers are competing in various categories at the 26th meet of Seceku Wrestling Association, which got underway at Pholami local ground, Phek district on Wednesday. Deo Nukhu, MLA who graced the opening ceremony, stressed on the growing popularity of wrestling in the state and called upon the wrestlers to

maintain self control and team spirit while competing with their opponents. Observing that wrestlers from Seceku area has emerged champions in the state level, he informed the participants that not all of them can become champions, or clinch the 1st or 2nd position but their participation with team spirit was more important. Guest of honour, Vengota Nakro, Rtd. Project Director, Soil and Water Conservation also encouraged the participants. Highlights of the event included unfurling of the association flag by the chief guest, invocation by pastor Pholami Baptist Church, Vezokho Vezhü followed by welcome address president SWA, Vezohü Rüho. Re i g n i n g c h a m p i o n , Besühvoyi Vadeo was the torch bearer while SWA general secretary Kühüsheyi D. Vadeo chaired the programme.

WADSA 46th wrestling meet

Kohima, Jan 10 (NPN): Western Angami ‘D’ Group Sports Association will hold its 46th Wrestling meet at Kiruphema Local Ground (Peducha) on January 12. Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Angami, Retd engineer- in- chief NPWD will grace the meet as chief guest and Megoneizo Sirie, president NPF Kohima division as guest of honour.

Women football, volleyball in Wka

DIMAPUR, JAN 10 (NPN): Fourth edition of late Emi Merry IAS Memorial Women Football and Volleyball Tournament will begin from January 30, 2018. The organizer has informed all Lotha Ranges, Circles, Village, Town, Clubs, and Colony including Lotha teams from all other districts to confirm their participation. Interested teams can contact the following numbers – 9612961276, 7630002188,7630915017, 7005636900, for participation. Registration will be done from January 15 till 29at M/s. Naga Traditional Corner, Police Point, Wokha. Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com, nagapost@rediffmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@yahoo.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

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