January 13, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 36

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Breakthrough in German coalition talks

Celtics beat 76ers in London

China powerful, but India not a weak nation: Rawat

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sports, Page 11

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4 judges expose CJI’s functioning

NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (IANS): Divisions in the Supreme Court burst out in the open on Friday when four senior most judges took an unprecedented step of addressing the media to accuse Chief Justice Dipak Misra of breaching rules in assigning cases to appropriate benches, with one of them pointing to the plea regarding the mysterious death of Special CBI judge B.H. Loya. At a hurriedly called press conference at his residence, Justice J. Chelameswar and three other colleagues said the Supreme Court administration was “not in order” and their efforts to persuade Justice Misra even this morning “with a specific request” failed, forcing them to “communicate with the nation” directly. The four judges -- Justices Ranjan Gogoi, Kurian Joseph and Madan B. Lokur besides Justice Chelameswar -- released a letter they wrote to Justice Misra a couple of months ago, conceding that he was the master of roster but that was “not a recognition of any superior authority, legal or factual of the

Naga Solution: NSF for rally at Kohima on Jan 23 DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to all Nagas to participate in a mass rally scheduled for January 23 at Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima to “once and for all” impress upon the Government of India to reach a final agreement on Naga political issue before the Assembly election. In a statement issued to the media, NSF general secretary Imtiyapang Imsong said Nagas’ struggle for their sovereign right was not bound by individual interests of political leaders but was linked with the future of Naga people at large. Expressing concern over the ongoing peace process getting “unduly delayed”, NSF said the current scenario did not look inspiring as it had been more than 20 years since the talks began and over two years since the Framework Agreement was signed. NSF said with the Assembly election now scheduled this year, fear was running deep that it would create more confusion and further delay the peace process, thereby “negating the spirit and concerted efforts of the Naga people”. NSF, therefore, appealed to all Nagas to participate in the rally in large numbers.

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“Nagaland condition reminds me of Lalu and Japan. You must be having quite a few Lalus in Nagaland?” K Y M C

The four Supreme Court judges addressing the media in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI) Chief Justice over his colleagues”. Asked specifically if they were upset over reference of the matter seeking a probe into the suspicious death of Judge Loya, Justice Gogoi said: “Yes.” Judge Loya, who was hearing a case relating to the killing of gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh in an alleged fake shootout in which BJP chief Amit Shah was named an accused (later discharged), died of cardiac arrest in 2014. His family has raised doubts over the circumstances in which Judge Loya died and have sought an independent probe into it. Pleas seeking probe came up for a hearing in the Supreme Court on Friday when the top court ex-

pressed concerns over it and said it was a “serious issue”. It asked the Maharashtra government to produce all the documents related to the case before January 15. In a seven-page letter, the four judges said they were not mentioning details of the cases only to avoid embarrassing the institution because “such departures have already damaged the images of this institution to some extent”. The clash among the judges in the highest court also comes in the wake of a controversial order in November in which Justice Misra declared that the Chief Justice “is the master of the roster” having exclusive power to decide

which case will go to which judge. The CJI had given the order a day after a two-judge bench headed by Justice Chelameswar had passed an order that a five-judge bench of senior most judges in the apex court should be set up to consider an independent probe into a corruption case in which bribes were allegedly taken in the name of settling cases pending before Supreme Court judges. Holding that the Chief Justice was only the first among equals, the four judges contended that there were well-settled and timehonoured conventions guiding the Chief Justice in dealing with the strength of the bench required or the

CTAN serves ultimatum on 5 deptt

Panel to review law barring campaigning 48 hrs before poll

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Combined Technical Association of Nagaland (CTAN) has given an ultimatum to five departments to forward requisition letters, which are pending at secretary level, to Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) by January 16 as the last date for form submissions for Combined Technical Examination (CTE) 2017 is January 20. The five departments are Horticulture, Information Technology & Communication, Soil & Water Conservation, Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Power. In a joint statement issued to media through its affiliates on Friday, CTAN said it had written three letters to the departments concerned on November 11, 30 and December 12 last year with reference to NPSC’s direct recruitment letter to all the departments on March 9, 2017

Despite issuing several reminders and representation with regard to the issue, CTAN said this was a final reminder to all the departments concerned to the needful on or before January 16. CTAN warned that, if the departments failed to comply with its demand, it would be compelled to resort to any form of action, including “banning the CTE 2017 examination, for which the concerned departments would be fully responsible”. The CTAN affiliate bodies are Civil Engineers’ Association of Nagaland, Association of Electronics & Communication Engineering of Nagaland, Association of Mechanical Engineers of Nagaland, Forestry Graduates’ Association of Nagaland, Horticulture Graduates of Nagaland, Agriculture Students’ Association of Nagaland and Graduate Electrical Engineers’ Association of Nagaland.

NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (PTI): Election Commission of India (ECI) has set up a panel to suggest amendments to a provision in the election law barring campaigning 48 hours ahead of polling, following complaints that it has failed to keep pace with information technology. The panel will be headed by senior deputy election commissioner Umesh Sinha. It will have eight other members from the EC. The panel will have one member each from the law ministry, IT ministry and information and broadcasting ministry. Two others will be from the Press Council of India and the National Broadcasters Association. The panel will submit its report to the poll watchdog in the next three months.

composition thereof. “A necessary corollary to the above mentioned principle is the members of any multi-numbered judicial body, including this court, would not arrogate to themselves the authority to deal with and pronounce upon matters which ought to be heard by appropriate benches, both composition-wise and strength-wise with due regard to the roster fixed,” they wrote in the letter. They said any departure from the two rules would not only lead to “unpleasant and undesirable consequences of creating doubt in the body politic about the integrity of the institution” but would create “chaos”. The four judges also touched upon another controversial issue, the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) on appointment of judges over which the Supreme Court had locked horns with the government. The government, the letter said, had not responded to the communication and “in view of this silence it must be taken that the MoP has been accepted by the government on the basis of the order of this court”.

ECI agrees to delay poll announcement for few days Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): A gainst the backdrop of appeals on the Government of India for “Solution before Election” for which assembly elections scheduled in February 2018 is sought to be deferred; highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that Government of India was willing to consider the plea. Sources informed that the Centre’s Interlocutor for Naga Talks, R.N. Ravi, keeping in mind the appeal of the civil society groups and the plea of the two Naga negotiating parties-- NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs Working Group- to defer the scheduled polls, has requested the Election Commission of India to delay announcement of election schedule for a few days. In response, the ECI had reportedly agreed to delay announcement of poll schedule for Nagaland for a few days after which the notification will be announced. The polls could only be deferred if the government of India received a positive guarantee from the two

negotiating Naga groups, that they were ready to sign an agreement within a stipulated period. However, Ravi had made it clear to both the Naga groups that election was a constitutional obligation and cannot be put off indefinitely. In a scenario where President’s Rule is imposed, if election is deferred before the tenure of the present 12th NLA comes to an end by March 13, 2018, the negotiating parties would have only few months to sign the agreement. Any period beyond two months of PR will have to go to parliament for extension but in the Rajya Sabha, the BJP does not have the numbers to get the nod. Sources said unless Centre is convinced by the assurances that the signed agreement with the Naga groups can be achieved within the “limited time” period, it will be extremely cautious before deferring polls to avoid criticisms and embarrassment. Primary concern is that the negotiating parties should first be able assure the Centre that they are ready for solution within a specific period, sources said.

Sub-standard mosquito coils seized; 3 held DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): In a major crackdown, Dimapur Police claimed to have seized 120 cartons, each containing 80 packets, of mosquito coils of “Godzilla” brand from three godowns located at Hazi Park and Kalibari Road of the town on Thursday afternoon. Three persons – Ashok Kumar of NL Road, Suresh Kumar of Marwaripatti and Rupesh Kumar of Thakurbari – were also arrested for not possessing any documents from the competent authority. A case has been registered at East Dimapur police station for further investigation. In a press release issued on Friday, Addl. DCP & PRO said the “sub-standard” mosquito coil brand manufactured in the neighbouring country was imported without the approval of Central Insecticide Board. The press release said

that experts had contended that the most common active ingredients in these coils were various dyrehriods like allethrin, d-allethein, dynamin forte and ETOC, while octachlorodipropylether was also sometimes used as synergistor active ingredient. And use of such coils exposed humans to bischloromethyl ether, which was extremely carcinogenic, the release warned. It added that some imported mosquito coils contained this chemical, which was banned in many countries. “Other compounds released during the burning of mosquito coil like aldehydes, formaldehydes, fine and ultrafine particles benzene benzo (a) pyrene, benzo (b) fluoranthene are also classified as probable human carcinogens,” it pointed out. Stating that some of these chemicals were partly

insecticides and also found in Godzilla mosquito coils, the release further claimed that the main chemical menerfluthrin, which was toxic and used in Godzilla mosquito coils, was very harmful to humans and a major cause for lung cancer according to experts. While burning of one mosquito coil would release the same amount of particulate matter as burning 75-137 cigarettes, the emission of formaldehyde from burning one coil could be as high as that released from burning 51 cigarettes, it warned. The police said the authorised products could be imported only by those having import-export licences and that the products should carry batch numbers and expiry dates. But many products imported from Myanmar were unregistered and unsafe for humans, they added.

RSZ, RSU to resume indefinite bandh from today Rio meets Rajnath, DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Criticizing the state government for its alleged indifference towards their demand for Tseminyu district, Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) and Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) have announced resumption of the indefinite bandh along NH-2 from Saturday. In a statement, RSZ president Kenneth Kath said both the Rengma bodies had resolved on December 21, 2017 not to lift the indefinite bandh till their demand for creating Tseminyu district was met. However, in response to a call of Rengma Hoho for temporary withdrawal, both the organisations lifted the bandh on January 5 on humanitarian grounds. Kath said despite facing opposition from various quarters against lifting the bandh before the demand was met, both RSZ and RSU, by reposing faith and confidence on the government to deliver, kept patience and continued

to keep the bandh in abeyance as a mark of goodwill and in the greater interest of general public. Stating that the government’s lack of commitment towards the issue was, however, evident in its inaction, the RSZ president said the Rengma community felt deprived and discriminated, besides doubting the government’s dedication towards the people’s real issues and concerns. “Such inaction on the government’s part has left the Rengma people aggrieved as they feel that the government has turned its back on them and is insensitive to their sentiments,” he pointed out. The statement pointed out that, taking into consideration its pre-occupation with the “solution before election” issue and acknowledging the time required to deliberate on deciding the Rengma people’s genuine demand for Tseminyu district, RSZ and RSU had

given the government ample amount of time. “However, in spite of the patience and restrain exercised for a long time, besides the sincere appeals made, the matter continues to be stalled,” it regretted. Kath said under the circumstances both the organisations had been compelled to resume the indefinite bandh from 10 am on Saturday till their demand was met. He also blamed the government for the move. He also warned that, unlike the previous occasion, RSZ and RSU would enforce the bandh with much strictness this time and that relaxation would be given only in ”very emergency cases” like deaths. While conveying their regret to general public for the inconvenience likely to be caused as a result of the indefinite bandh, RSZ and RSU said it was a direct consequence of the government’s inaction and insensitivity.

They also sought public cooperation and solidarity for the Rengma community in their fight for “genuine and long overdue demand” for Tseminyu district. “May the government wake up from its slumber and bring justice that is overdue,” the statement concluded. Earlier, as endorsed by the Rengma Hoho and Rengma frontal organizations, the Rengma Selo Zi (RSZ) and Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) imposed indefinite bandh on January 3 along NH-2 under Tseminyu jurisdiction. However, the strike was temporarily suspended on January 4 on humanitarian grounds until further notice. RSZ and RSU warned that the “temporary suspension” should not be construed that the Rengmas had softened their demand for creation of Tseminyu district and reiterated that the fight for Rengma district will continue till the ultimate goal was achieved.

Ram Madhav in Delhi

Rare celestial feast on Jan 31 WASHINGTON, JAN 12 (AGENCIES): Get ready for the first ‘super blue blood moon eclipse’ in more than 150 years. Sky gazers will be treated to a rare convergence of celestial events on January 31— a blue moon, a supermoon, and a total lunar eclipse, all in one. The phenomenon, which hasn’t happened since 1866, graces the sky when the second full moon of the month (known as a blue moon) is in its closest position to Earth, making it appear even larger than usual—a supermoon. Many have begun calling the combination a “super blue blood moon eclipse.” The seldom-seen event will be visible in western North America, Asia, Australia, and elsewhere across the Eastern Hemisphere.

AICC stays NPCC’s suspension order

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): A day after the NPCC president, K Therie, issued order suspending NPCC general secretary, Medokul Sophie, for his alleged hobnobbing with multiple communal parties, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary, Dr. K Jayakumar, Friday said that NPCC president’s action was kept in abeyance till such time the set procedure for such suspension was followed at NPCC. In a letter to NPCC president, Dr. Jayakumar, said Medokul made an appeal to AICC against his suspension from the party citing that the suspension was arbitrary as the charges were baseless and unfounded. It was stated that Medokul also cited that he was not given an opportunity to explain his side before suspension, adding that his case was not endorsed by the NPCC executive committee, which was a requirement. Dr. Jayakumar said the appeal made by the affected party was endorsed at AICC and found that adequate opportunity was not given to defend himself.

CNC prayer service Jan 14

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Council of Nagalim Churches (CNC) has informed that there would be a special prayer hour, without fasting, on January 14, 2018 at 9am for the collective leadership and home authorities of NSCN during Sunday worship service at Council Headquarters Church, Hebron. In a notice, CNC general secretary, Rev. Seksim Kasar, has therefore informed all the “national workers” to turn up for the proposed prayer service. CNC has most importantly requested members of steering committee and council of kilonsers to turn aside their engagements to attend the special payer service, saying the prayer programme was meant for them.

Zbto to face power outage

Rio along with Rajnath Singh and Ram Madhav

NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (NPN): Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio along with former State BJP president, Dr. M. Chuba Ao called on Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh and BJP national general secretary, Ram Madhav Friday evening in New Delhi to impress upon the desire of the Naga People for ‘solution before election.’ According to press secretary to MP, Rio explained at length the sequence of events of the Naga issue leading to its current crucial stage. He was of the opinion that it was the appropriate time for resolving the decades old Naga political issue, as majority of the stakeholders were a part of the peace talks. The meeting also appreciated the genuine concern and efforts of the GoI towards finding an honourable settlement to the Naga political problem, whilst respecting the Constitution of the country and its electoral obligations.

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Power department has informed that electricity supply to Zunheboto district would be disrupted occasionally as jungle cutting along 66KV MokokchungZunheboto Transmission line would be taken up from January 15-21, 2018 in view of the forthcoming general election. Asst. engineer in a press note said it was pertinent to have a healthy transmission line to ensure stable power supply. The power department has, therefore, requested all affected consumers to bear with the inconvenience. K Y M C

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Meeting, notification & trg for ensuing general assembly election

(L-R): SDO (C), Pughoboto, Tiayanger briefing the nodal officers about the election code of conduct at ADC office, Pughoboto. DC & DEO, Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab and ADC & ERO, Kumar Ramnikant with various political party workers after handing over the draft electoral roll. DC and DEO Mon, Thavaseelan handing over the final publication of E-Roll to various political parties under Mon district. (DIPR) Returning Officer (RO) and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) informed the assigned officials to report their subject matter and daily activities to the RO who would be placed in different localities once the election is announced by the ECI. Kiphire: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Kumar Ramnikaut, has notified that the list of amendments to the drafts Electoral Roll for the 59 Seyochung-Sitimi and 60

Pungro-Kiphire Assembly Constituencies has been prepared with reference to 01/01/2018 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the Registration of electors Rule, 1960. According to DIPR report, the ADC has informed that the said roll together with the said list of amendments has been published on January 10 and was distributed to the representatives of all recognized political parties by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kiphire, Mohammed Ali Shihab.

The release has informed that District Election Officer (DEO) & Deputy Commissioner (DC) has informed that the upper ceiling of 5% of the total allocation of Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) was taken out from the warehouse for awareness purpose in presence of representatives of all recognized political parties on January 10. Representatives of BJP, INC and NPF were present during opening, taking out

of EVMs & VVPATs and re-sealing of warehouse. The whole process was videographed. Mon: Final publication of Electoral Roll for Mon district and distribution was held on January 10 at DC office chamber for nine constituencies under Mon namely 41-Tizit A/C, 42-Wakching A/C, 43-Tapi A/C, 44-Phomching A/C, 45-Tehok A/C, 46-Mon Town A/C, 47-Aboi A/C, 48-Moka A/C and 55-Tobu A/C. According to DIPR report, Additional Deputy

Commissioner (ADC) & Electoral Registration Officer, Mon, P. Mono, has notified that the Electoral Roll has been prepared with reference to 01-01-2018 as the qualifying date and in accordance with the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Further it is notified that a copy of Electoral Roll together with the list of amendment which has been published will be available for inspection during office hours at the office. Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer, Mon, Thavaseelan

PSU celebrates golden jubilee Organisations condemn Jan10 incident

Dignitaries, PSU members and others at the golden jubilee celebration. DIMAPUR: Phorü Students’ Union (PSU) celebrated its golden jubilee on January 9-10 at Phor village under the theme “resurgence”. The jubilee was graced

by deputy director, urban development, Tarachu Fithu as the chief guest while chief palynologist, regional geo-science laboratories, ONGC, Sivasagar, Assam, Lüsüchu Phor as the guest

of honour. The second day of the celebration was graced by retired SDO (Civil), Y. Tatu Thurr and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Ritu Thurr as the valedictory guests.

Pro Rural in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) conducted “garbage to gold training on household level composting’’ at River Belt colony on January 11-12.

DIMAPUR: Various organisations have condemned January 10 incident where one Heleulungbe Lungalang from Heningkunglwa village, in a drunken state, allegedly beat his wife Namdeuyile to death. BBN: Benreului Baudi Nagaland (BBN) while strongly condemning the barbaric act had urged lawyer fraternity not to bail out the culprit. In a condemnation note, BBN president, Heikim Meru and publicity and information secretary, Pungbacung Meru, have appealed to the judiciary to award stringent exemplary punishment to the accused so that such sort of heinous crime can be eradicated from the society. Further, BBN has prayed to Almighty God to give courage to the deceased parents and children to come out from the bereavement and nightmare. NSU: Nzauna Student’s Union (NSU) Nagaland has condemned in the the “ghostly murder” of late Namdeuyile daughter of Paurangaing of Nchan village under Peren district by her own husband Heleulungbe Lungalang son of Ipwagwangbe Lungalang. In a condemnation note, NSU president, Inrei Namrei, termed the murder as “so horrific that no civilized human being can imagine for such act upon his own wife”. While condemning such inhuman act, NSU has urged upon the law enforcing agencies not to take the matter lightly but award a befitting punishment according to the law of its land. NSU has further conveyed its deepest condolences for the departed soul and prayed that God give strength to the bereaved family to overcome all hurdles in such time of distress. ZMON: Zeliangrong Mipui Organisation (ZMO) Nagaland has expressed shock and vehemently condemned the incident. In a condemnation note, ZMO, president, Apeuna Iheilung and general secretary, Lungsidaile, expressed regret

that such shameful and inhuman act still exist in a civilized society. ZMON has strongly appealed the law enforcing agency to take the matter seriously and award non-bailable punishment to the culprit. SZOK: Southern Zeme Organization Kohima (SZOK) has condemned the barbaric murder of late Namdeuyile. A condemnation note issued by chairman SZOK, Amos Pame stated that it was disheartened to know the brutality done to a woman who was also a mother of his children in such a gruesome manner. SZOK has urged upon the law enforcing agency to not allow bail on any ground rather take appropriate action as per the law. SZOK has further conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. NB: Nzaunalui Baudi (NB) has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of late Namdeuyile. In a condemnation note NB, president, D. Kupua, has expressed shock and dismay at the act and added that such inhuman act would not be tolerated. NB stated that it would leave no stone unturned in this matter and urged the law enforcing agency to award maximum punishment as per the law of the land to the culprit. NB appealed all like-minded citizens to condemn such heinous crime and savaged act in this modern generation. NB has further conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace. NZYO: Northern Zeme Youth Organisation (NZYO) has strongly condemned the barbaric and heinous crime. In condemnation note NZYO president, Kiepeube Zehuny has urged upon the law enforcing agency to take immediate action against the culprit befitting his crime. NZYO has expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and further wished the departed soul to rest in peace.

DIMAPUR: Department of Rural Department (RD) officers and staffs hosted a farewell programme for its outgoing director, Metsubo Jamir at RD conference K

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hall Kohima, Friday. Speaking on the occasion, minister for RD & REPA, C. L. John congratulated the outgoing officer for his dedicated service to

the rural people of Nagaland in his government career spanning over 29 years. Terming Jamir as a capable, efficient and a humble officer,

John lauded the outgoing director for maintaining good rapport with all his superiors and staffs and all former RD ministers during his stint as RD director.

programme include Video Surveillance teams, Video Viewing teams, Accountant teams, Assistant Expenditure Observer, Flying Squad teams, Static Check Post teams, Control Room and Call Centre and Media Certification and Monitoring Cell. Nodal officer for Election Expenditure Monitoring, Reny Wilfred, IAS, SDO(C), Mon HQ, who presided over the training programme, explained in detail the role of various teams with the aid of paper presentation.

news in Brief MTKD general meeting: Metha Thinuo Krotho Dimapur (MTKD) has convened a general meeting on January 16, 10 a.m. at green door resort, Vitho (G) Khel Sovima village. All the Metha clan under Dimapur district have been asked to attend the meeting. MKPO greets: Mech Kachari Public Organization (MKPO) Nagaland, has extended AAI Sagi, post harvest festival, greetings to all Mech Kacharis of Nagaland all the well wishers. MKPO hoped that the festival would bring peace and solidarity. MKPON has further wished all a Happy New Year, 2018. CCCRC special prayer meeting: Council of Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches (CCCRC) has convened a special prayer meeting for the Chakhesang leaders on January 21, 10 a.m. at Mission and Prayer Centre Chetheba. All the Chakhesang frontal organization leaders have been requested to attend the meeting. PWD monthly prayer fellowship: Philimi Welfare Dimapur (PWD) has convened its monthly prayer fellowship on January 13, 7 a.m. at the residence of Vikikhe, Thilixu village. A brief jubilee thanksgiving service would also be conducted at the same time. All members have been requested to attend the fellowship. Rejoinder to ‘DHEP affected villages informed’: Reacting to news item published on January 11 under the title ‘’DHEP affected villages informed’’ , concerned citizen affected land owner DHEP, Wojamo Lotha, in a press statement, has declared the public information as “null and void”. The release has informed all the esteemed chairman, head GBs, executive members, and villagers of the DHEP that the matter of presidential election of DHEP was still pending and sub judice in the court of law. Lost and found: A black pulsar bike bearing registration number NL- 07M-5753 has been recovered from Thahekhu village jurisdiction. Rightful owner(s) have been informed to claim the vehicle from the office of the Thahekhu village council by producing original documents of the vehicle and owner’s identity proof.

Quiz on ‘DeenDayal SPARSH Yojana’ at LFHSS, Dimapur

DIMAPUR: A written quiz on “DeenDayal SPARSH Yojana” was conducted at Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School (LFHSS) Dimapur on Friday. The “DeenDayal SPARSH Yojana” is a philatelic scholarship scheme for students of Standard VI to IX and on selection the awardee student would get a scholarship amount of Rs. 6000 per annum. Students from Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, PranabVidyapith Higher Secondary School, Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kendrinya Vidyalaya and St. Stephen School participated in the written quiz.

RD department organises farewell programme

Minister for RD, C.L. John (3-right), secretary RD, Kelei Zeliang (2-left) and others at the farewell programme.

K, handed over the final publication of Electoral Roll to various political parties under Mon district, informed the release. Meanwhile, in another programme, as a part of preparation for the forthcoming general elections, Election Expenditure Monitoring (EEM) training programme was conducted on January 10 at DC’s Conference Hall, Mon. According to DIPR report, various teams appointed for the forthcoming general elections who had attended the training

Secretary RD, Kelei Zeliang, also thanked the outgoing director for his immense contribution towards the betterment of the department as well as the rural people with his vast experience. Others who spoke on the occasion include retired chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir, additional director (HOD) RD, Imlimeren Jamir, joint director, K. Neibou Sekhose, PD, Thungjamo Odyuo on behalf of DRDAs, BDO, Er. A. Atu Imsong on behalf of BDOs, registrar, Neizeü on behalf of ministerial staff, and peon, Vishito Sema. The farewell programme was chaired by joint director, Imnukshila Jamir, welcome address was delivered by joint director, Asangla T. Aier, invocation prayer by joint director, Neizovonuo Visa, vote of thanks by deputy director, G. Thong. The outgoing director was accompanied by his wife, children and a host of family members and friends.

50Th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MRS. NZANO EZUNG Dear Mom, As you turn 50th years today. May the good Lord bless upon you with many more years of happiness and joy. Many many happy returns of the day. With lots of love… Your loving children’s, Grandchildren & relatives. DC-85

Happy 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. Yekotha Awomi & Mrs. Ghonili Awomi

The Bible talks very less about how to get married, but Bible speaks, much about after marriage. The wrinkles on your face are the signs of how beautiful your marriage life is till today.

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DIMAPUR: Co-ordination meeting for the sector magistrates and the nodal officers under 13th Pughoboto A/C was held for the preparation of the coming state election on January 11 at ADC office, Pughoboto. According to DIPR report, ADC & DEO, Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho apprised the sector magistrates to perform their duties with responsibility. SDO (C), Tiayanger, briefed the sector magistrates on the election code of conduct rules through video conference. Both the

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WEATHER FORECAST January 13

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Agartala Clouds yielding to sun

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Patchy clouds

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Guwahati Mostly sunny

23 10

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Itanagar Clear to partly cloudy

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Shillong

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Kohima

Partly cloudy

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Dimapur Partly sunny and pleasant

27 12

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Nice with sunshine and some clouds 26 7

Tuensang Partly sunny and nice Wokha

Partly sunny and pleasant

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Zunheboto Pleasant with sunshine and some clouds 25 6

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Bizo M. Kuotsu (inset) addressing the gathering. Kuotsupfiiko presenting folk song during jubilee celebration on Friday at Phehinu Mezoma village. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 12 (NPN): Mezo-Kuotsu Khel Public Organization (MKKPO) on Friday celebrated its golden jubilee at Phehinu Mezoma village under Kohima district. Speaking as chef guest, additional controller and head of department, legal metrology and consumer protection department, Bizo M. Kuotsu, urged the khel members to excel in their respec-

tive work and set good example. He appreciated the pioneers and leaders of the khel for their effort towards the welfare of the organization. He reminded those gathered that jubilee was the time to retrospect and move ahead with greater vision. While referring to the report of the research committee of Mezo-Kuotsu, Bizo said the khel members are spread in 66 villages and various places including Assam, Arunachal,

Manipur, Nagaland and Myanmar. Bizo then urged the Mezo-Kuotsu members to work together with unity and strengthen the relationship. The programme was led by convenor, Er. Neisievilie Lhousa, invocation by Lavikho Kitshii, welcome address by president, Neithovilie Kuotsu, the history background was shared by Lhoutuo Kuotsu, special song and folk songs were presented by Kuotsupfiiko, Phet-

suma youth, Phesa Kuotsu youth and Mezo Kuotsu youth and vote of thanks by secretary organizing committee, Kezhaselie K. Kuotsu. The jubilee celebrated was attended by around 800 people including members from Zeliang, Chakhesang and Rengma Kuotsu, Western Angami public organization officials, Angami Public Organization president, Mezo-Kuotsu members and others.

DIMAPUR: Day-three of the ongoing weeklong Phek Town Youth Society (PTYS) youth festival-cumSükrünye at Phek Town was marked by different traditional events. A press release issued by PTYS stated that gracing day three event as the host, Dr. Er. Vekho Swuro called upon the people to continue to show good gesture to the neighbouring villages as Phek town being the district headquarters. He encouraged the people to take up organic farming and at the same to focus on tourism promotional activities to boost the rural economy. Er. Vekho further challenged the youths to be agent of change and act wisely and truthful in their approaches.

Dr. Er. Vekho Swuro (middle) and others at the ongoing youth festival-cum-Sükrünye at Phek town, Friday.

The formal function was chaired by Vezito Tetseo while Vekhrolo -u Koza presented special number. Day-three was marked by Sükrünye marathon, spot jump, Udothi, cock fight, catapult shooting with clay ball, sack rally race and “ewona cu-

Meeting of cardamom cultivators in Peren DIMAPUR: Jalukie battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a meeting with cardamom farmers on January 10 at Peren district. According to 36 Assam Rifles Jalukie, the farmers were guided to form coop society in order to remove “middle men” so that farmers would be benefited directly. The farmers were also educated

on modalities of procedure of coop society. Assam Rifles informed that ex-VCC of Old Tesen, Lukiegong, Idalia and all GBs have assured to spread awareness of forming coop society regarding sale of cardamom into the village. The meeting was attended by cultivators and GBs of the cardamom plantation project villages attended the meeting.

Team from defence visits SSP Pughoboto SDPDB meeting conducted

Maj Gen Vinaya receives guard of honour from Sainik School Punglwa cadets. DIMAPUR: YSM, SM, Sr. DS National Defence College, Maj Gen M Vinaya Chandran and VSM, PD (Ops Lgs) Air HQ Air Cmde, Jose Joseph on Friday visited Sainik School Punglwa on behalf of ministry of defence, government of India, informed a release by the school.

The release stated that the two officers on their day long visit to the school interacted with the principal, academic, administration staff and the students of classes XI-XII. Various aspects of academic performance of the school, methods to improve NDA result and

other related issues were discussed during the visit. It informed that the two officers encouraged the cadets and the staff alike to put in their best to bring out a better result in the years to come. The general officer was given guard of honour by cadets of Class XII.

DIMAPUR: Monthly Pughoboto Sub-Divisional Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held under the chairmanship of SDPDB and minister for national highways, Y. Vikheho Swu at the ADC office, Pughoboto on January 11. According to DIPR report, in the meeting, Vikheho highlighted his five initiative projects in Pughoboto sub-division under LADPF. The minister said he would bring more programmes to uplift the people and envisions making Pughoboto the “best constituency”. He also said that the benefits of the department has been taken up in the sub-division and acknowledged the officers for contributing their services with much enthusiasm. ADC & DEO, Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho reviewed

Minister for NH & chairman, Pughoboto SDPDB, Y. Vikheho Swu addressing the SDPDB meeting at ADC office, Pughoboto on January 11 . (DIPR) the previous meeting minutes and directed all the election sector magistrates and nodal officials to study thoroughly their assigned subjects matter and to ren-

kowi”. Meanwhile, PTYS has informed that the festival would resume only on the culmination day i.e. January 15 due to children rally programme at Phek. The closing day would be graced by adviser social welfare, Dr. Chotisuh Sazo as host.

der their duties and responsibilities with sincerity. For the forthcoming Republic Day celebration, work distribution was also carried out and assigned

to various departments during the meeting. The house also welcomed its new members SDPO, Vekhrolo Koza and others.

CVSU, SRSU organise annual conference/session

CCRCYA session underway in Phek DIMAPUR: Three-day Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches Youth Association (CCRCYA) 45 years session under the theme “Rise up and rebuilt” got underway on Friday at Christian Revival Church Phek village. In a preliminary session, CCRCYA president, Veshe Chizo, in his presidential address, said that the mission of youth association was to reach out to others by sharing the love and truth that God has revealed in Jesus Christ. He added that the theme has been chosen in the session with a prayer to bring fundamental changes in spiritual life. He also hoped that the session would be beneficial for the people to have a deeper relationship with God. In the preliminary session, chairman CCCRC, Veshoseyi Rhakho shared the greetings. Meanwhile, executive secretary Council of Chakhesang Christian Revival Churches, Rev. Vevozo Khamo would be the speaker on January 13, while greetings would be shared by Phek village council chairman, Chivozo Soho. Executive secretary Angami Christian Revival Church Council, Rev. Dr. D.L. Sanchu would be the speaker on January 14, while minister for home Kuzholiizo (Azo) Nienu would share greetings.

NZP brings Australian Emu

Z. Kasheto Yeptho D I M A P U R : C h e k i ye Village Students’ Union (CVSU) organised its annual conference under the theme “strive for excellence” on January 12 at Chekiye village while 58th session of Suruhuto Range Students’ Union (SRSU) was held at Zhekuto Village under Suruhuto subdivision. CVSU: Chekiye Village Students’ Union (CVSU) annual conference was held with class-I contractor, Z. Kasheto Yeptho as chief guest and director, We for Women, Vikali K Y M C

Zhimomi, as the speaker of the one-day event. Observing the presence of parents and village elders at the conference, Kasheto said parents and elders must continually encourage, guide and mould the younger generations to become responsible members of the society. He also asked the students to be cooperative, punctual and discipline and put these qualities into practice in their everyday activities as it would help them in their lives. Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t

Surumi Students presenting ‘aphilokuwo’ at SRSU session. people today was living in a cut-throat competitive world and that only those who are excellent would avail opportunities, he asked students to acquire quality education and encouraged them to aim high and study hard with dedication. Asserting that corruption was now deeply rooted in Naga society, he called upon every individual including the students to find out the root cause of corruption and uproot it from the society once and for all if the people are to ensure

a progressive society for generations to come. He was of the view that supporting the movement of clean election campaign initiated by NBCC would be a right step towards cleaning up corruption from the state. SRSU: Suruhuto Range Students’ Union 58th session was addressed by H. Khehovi Sumi, proprietor, Kivi Foam & Renomme Coir Industry on January 10 wherein he urged the students to strive for excellence in the present stage of competition.

Recalling his school days in Government schools and how he struggled, s Khehovi aid though the books and lessons taught in schools are of the same, yet those who fare better and succeed in their educational pursuit were no different from others but they “learn their lessons differently.” Quoting a Chinese proverb, “If you plan things for a hundred years, you should educate your children,” Khehovi urged the parents present at the session to introspect on the be-

H.Khehovi_Sumi havioural and mannerism of their children in their pursuit of higher education. He added that only education can reap the benefits of the future with successful people and leaders at the helm of affairs at all levels. He said that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge as quoted in the Bible, hold true in every aspect of educational pursuit. Khehovi said that wisdom comes from God and those who fail to utilise this God given wisdom ulti-

mately end up as liabilities to the society. He therefore urged the student community to equip themselves with wisdom by invoking God’s blessings. The chief guest was accompanied by host of public leaders, GBs and well wishers from AsutoSuruhuto area. Highlights of the programme included cultural presentations by Naltoqa unit (boys) and Surumi (girls). A Sumi proverbial recitation was given by Miss. Kanika Ayemi, Tichipami Students’ Union.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) has brought two adult Australian Emu and four chicks from Guwahati on Saturday. In a press release, NZP director, Obed Bohovi Swu, informed that the Nagaland Zoological Park has achieved another milestone as it has brought Australian Emu to join the captive wildlife family in the zoo. NZP informed that tall and majestic, the Emu belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of modern bird families. It is the second largest bird after ostrich. F u r t h e r, N Z P i n for med that the birds would be kept for display to the visitors after necessary quarantine period. K Y M C

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IMPHAL, Jan 12: Manipur police Friday recovered heroin and WY (World is Yours) worth around 13.40 lakh in the local market from a drug peddler. IG Dr S Ibocha Singh said that the Narcotic Affairs Border (NAB) unit of Manipur police arrested Makakmayum Hassan (26) son of MK Kasim of Lilong of Thoubal district along with the contraband from

Samurou Bazar of Imphal West district today, around 11 am. NAB personnel recovered 40 packets of heroin (13 gram each) and 30 packets (6000 pieces) of Amphetamine (WY) tablet from his possession. Some incriminating documents were also seized from him, he said. The approximate value of the seized drugs in local market is Rs 13,40,000, he added.

NSCN-R cadre arrested in Arunachal I ta nag a r , Ja n 1 2 (PTI): Security forces apprehended a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Reformation (NSCN-R) from Khonsa, the headquarters town of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh, Defence sources said Friday. The arrested cadre was identified as ‘Sergeant Major’ Manhua Wangpan of the outfit. An AK-56 rifle, live ammunition, extortion note, opium, brown sugar, multiple debit and credit cards and other documents were recovered from his possession, the spokesman said. On interrogation the rebel admitted to be an active part of the outfit since 2015, said PRO (Defence) in a press release.

Bishwajit inspects road improvement work in Ukhrul

Three held for possessing drugs

Pema Khandu I ta nag a r , Ja n 1 2 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Friday urged Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to prioritise rail connectivity to the state in this year’s Union Budget. In separate letters to the two Union ministers today, Khandu expressed gratitude to the Centre for giving special impetus to rail and road connectivity to the frontier state, an official communique said. The chief minister said that the Naharlagun Railway Station is currently having all the required amenities to start operations of new train

Militants hurl grenade at Assam Rifles post in Manipur

Imphal, Jan 12 (PTI): Suspected militants hurled hand grenades at an Assam Rifles post in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district but there was no report of any casualty, police said Friday. The suspected militants hurled two hand grenades at Assam Rifles post yesterday night at around 8.50 pm. The AR personnel fired at the militants, who fled away, the police said. A police team lead by Superintendent of Police, Kangpokpi rushed to the spot and conducted a combing operation in search of the militants who hurled the grenades, they said.

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IMPHAL, Jan 12: Manipur works minister Th Bishwajit Singh Friday admitted that some road improvement works in Ukhrul district were substandard. The work minister inspected the ongoing road improvement works in the district responding to complaints of poor quality in the road improvement works. After the inspection, the works minister said “I am inspecting the ongoing road improvement works after I came across allegation of sub-standard work through social media. I am not satisfied with the quality of the work and slow progress.” While informing that the matter will be tabled in

HOMELAND GHAMI KUMTSU LAU PITHI TSU ANI

Asutsa hipau pesu Homeland ghami tughalalo kichemi kumutsu lau yeh luani, khashi suphuqhi (Feb.) atsala 01-02-2018 lo Homeland aphuwo tsalalo tughalalo kichemi, akijeu, akushu-u, ayitiu kumutsuno ighino aphulo supenike kumutsu lau azah shi ani. HUSUKHA JAKHA Chairman Homeland Village Council

ARON AYE Secretary Homeland Village Council

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate

NOTICE

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WOKHA : NAGALAND Dated, Wokha the 3rd Jan 2018

Dt. Zbto the 4/1/2018

Smti Lhozheli of V.K Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate declaring that his/her wife/husband Lt. Hashixu, has expired on 14/11/2017. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issue of the same. (Tridibesh Roy) IAS Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland DP-354 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

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DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Ph : 03862-248530 : Fax-03862-248050 email: Sushilkrpatel@Yahoo.co.in PUBLIC NOTICE Dt. Dimapur the 12th Jan' 2018 NO.REV-10/2015-D/ /In the matter of application submitted by Shri. Nisuka Aye, son of Kaito Aye praying for cancellation of the Duplicate Jamabandi issued vide order No.Rev-10/2015-D/5342-43/dtd- Dimapur the 10th June 2015 and restoration of the original Jamabandi issued on 23rd June 2009 for the plot of land bearing Patta No.387, Dag No.536,555 & 832 measuring an area of 00B-04K-13Ls at Block No.4, Mouza No.2. Seen the F.I.R, furnished by the 0.C, Sub-Urban Police Station, Dimapur Nagaland vide GDE No.04/18 Dt.12/01/2018 for the lost of the Duplicate Jamabandi and also seen the copy of the original Jamabandi intact. Notice is hereby issued for any claims and objection within 7(Seven) days from the issue of this notice for cancellation of the Duplicate Jamabandi issued vide order No.Rev-10/2015-D/5342-43/dated Dimapur, the 10th June 2015 and restoration of the original Jamabandi issued on 23rd June 2009 for the plot of land bearing Patta No.387, Dag No.536, 555 & 832 measuring an area of 00B-04K-13Ls at Block No.4, Mouza No.2. No further claims & objection shall be entertained whatsoever thereafter. SUSHIL KUMAR PATEL,IAS Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-374

No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / whereas, Shri. Nyamo Ezung brother of Late Shri. Chumbenthung Lotha, a permanent resident of Wokha Twon has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable him to draw all dues and benefits pertaining to PPO No.29832/NL/S/27983 and to operate AC No. 36454739334, STDR No. 0938309, 0938463, 0938461, 0938465 and 0938462 in favour of his deceased brother Late Shri. Chumbenthung Lotha, who expired on 27/12/2017. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued. Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, IAS Deputy Commissioner Wokha : Nagaland DC-86

EMERGENCY MEETING

An Emergency Meeting of the BJP Mandal will be held on 13th of Jan. 2018 (Saturday), at 2:00 PM sharp at the residence of the Mandal President, 9th Kohima Town A/C at PWD Colony. All Morcha Presidents and General Secretaries, Mahila President and General Secretaries, All Unit Presidents and General Secretaries, All Office Bearers of the BJP Mandal and Executive Members are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

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a meeting with the implementing agencies in the next two or three days, the minister said the agencies would also be asked to complete the works within February without compromising the quality. Earlier, the minister inspected the improvement work on the stretch of Imphal-Ukhrul section of NH-150 which are being implementing by the Border Road Organization (BRO) and National Highway Infrastructure Development Cooperation Limited (NHIDCL). The minister also inspected road repairing work in Ukhrul town and its adjoining areas. Minister Biswajit asserted although the road

repairing works is undertaken by National Highway Infrastructure Development Cooperation Limited and BRO, state government has the authority to intervene if their workings were not satisfied. The concerned authorities would be strictly instructed to maintain proper quality in road repairing works, he added. During his visit in the district, the work minister attended inaugural function of the VIII Tangkhul Naga Zingtun Longphang Sports cum Cultural Festival at Ngaimu village. Speaking at the inauguration programme, the minister said that proposals have been submitted to the Centre to take up

Tolloi Junction to Somdal, Ngaimu junction to Tuinem, Shiroi Ring Road, Awang Kasom Chingai Road, Nambisa Road and others under the Central Road Fund. He told the gathering that proposal to take up improvement work of Eastern and Western Circular Road in Ukhrul under the Road Infrastructure Development Fund has already been submitted to the Centre. The work minister who is also in-charge of power department informed that against Central government’s target to provide electricity to all homes by March 2019, the state government will provide electricity to all homes by December 2018.

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NACHAMA STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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The Nachama Student’s Union with immense joy and pride would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Neiketoulhou Zumvü, son of Mr. Zashiu Zumvü for being successfully selected as call centre operator in the Election Commission of India. The Union wishes him success in all his future endeavours. Neivizo-ü, President Thejakhrienuo, General Secretary Nachama Students’ Union Nachama Students’ Union

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT HEADQUARTER CHUMUKEDIMA, CAMP : DIMAPUR : NAGALAND. NOTICE

Dated, Dimapur the 12th Jan '18

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Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Tholo Multipurpose Society Ltd. -VrsChonbemo C. Ezung resident of _________ Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Nagaland under Rule 50 & 51 of Assam Land Revenue Regulation 1886 have applied for Mutation of land described in the schedule below:The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this Court in writing on or before _________. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Tholo Multipurpose Society Ltd. Village /Town Block No. : 8, Patta No. : 302, Dag No. : 386, Area : 01B-02K-18 Ls. Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur : Nagaland.

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BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY DIMAPUR DISTRICT UNIT

It is to inform all share holders that there will be General Meeting on 27th January, 2018 at Tetrube Baptist Church, Tetrube at 12 noon. All are to note the following : 1. Transformer has been installed and electricity is now available. 2. Packet lunch shall be provided. 3. There shall be compulsory collection of Rs. 1000/- from each share holder. 4. Failing to attend the meeting shall attract appropriate penalty. 5. Any major decision taking on this day shall be final. S. K. Kenye Welhipe Khape Chairman Secretary

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PEOPLE’S COLLEGE, MOKOKCHUNG

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The staff, faculty & the students of the People’s College extend its gratitude to Shri C. Apok Jamir (Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism) for donating 200 numbers of plastic chairs, which was much needed in the college auditorium. DC-88

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In regard to the press note that was issued from the office of BJP 2 Dimapur-II Mandal which was published in local dailies on the 10th of January 2018, whereby it was mentioned that it has resolved to resign enmasse from active and primary membership of the BJP Party. The office of the BJP Dimapur District clarifies that apart from some individuals not all has resigned as mentioned in the press note and that the organizational setup of BJP 2 Dimapur-II Mandal is still intact and the president BJP Dimapur District has already entrusted Shri. N. Tsuknung Jamir as the Adhoc president on 8/01/2018 and further directives have already been issued to setup the party Booth Level Committee that are yet to be completed. Shri. V. Kakugha Yepthomi Gen. Secretary Org BJP, Dimapur District

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Shri. L. Bendang Ao President BJP, Dimapur District

Aizawl, Jan 12 (PTI): The anti-narcotic squad of Mizoram Excise and Narcotics department arrested three persons and seized more than 11 lakh pseudoephedrine tablets from their possession here, the department’s spokesperson Peter Zohmingthanga said Friday. The tablets worth around Rs 44.28 lakh weighed around 123 kilogram, the spokesperson said. The department officials and the Young Mizo Association’s (YMA) antidrug squad seized the tablets during a joint operation yesterday night, the spokesperson said. The accused were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the spokesperson added.

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Drugs worth Rs 13.40 lakh seized in Manipur

transpired between the two leaders, the meeting assumes importance in view of the BJP’s allegation of deteriorating law and order situation in the Left-ruled state. The final electoral rolls of Tripura were published on January 5. According to the final rolls, on the basis of which the elections would be held, in all 2,569,216 voters, including 1,265,785 females, have been enrolled in the electoral rolls -- increasing by 2.52 per cent voters from last year’s voter list. “We are getting ready on all fronts to hold the assembly elections smoothly. The Election Commission is in close touch with the state officials about the preparations of the elections,” Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Sriram Taranikanti said. The poll panel has already announced that Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail machines attached to the Electronic Voting Machines would be used in all the polling stations of the three states. Even before the announcement of the election schedule, all the political parties, including the ruling CPI-M -led Left Front and opposition BJP and the Congress, have started hectic political activities and campaigning to woo the voters.

Govt announces Rs 5 lakh for families of 2 men killed in Dhula each would be given to the families and that the inquiry ordered by Sonowal yesterday into the incident would start immediately. Ali (37), survived by his wife and five children, allegedly died in custody at the police station on January 9 night after he was picked up from his home for allegedly possessing illegal arms. Islam (25), hailing from Atakata village, died allegedly during police firing at Dhula yesterday. The CM has also ordered a probe into the death of Ali by Additional Chief Secretary MGVK Bhanu. Officer-in-Charge of Dhula police station Ranjit Hazarika was arrested last night and a case was registered at the Dispur police station against him under IPC sections including 302 (murder), police sources said. Meanwhile, Congress MLA and former minister Rockybul Hussain along with Basanta Das, ex-MLA Mangaldoi, and other party leaders visited Ali and Islam’s houses. They submitted a memorandum to the chief minister through the Deputy Commissioner Darrang demanding justice to the bereaved families and security for people. Hussain said, “We demand judicial inquiry into the matter of custodial death and another person killed yesterday in police firing.”

GUWAHATI, Jan 12 (Agencies): The Gauhati high court has directed the state government to facilitate job applications of 19 former special police officers (SPOs) for the post of constables in the Assam Industrial Security Force. The applicants moved the court after they could not file their job applications online due to technical glitches. “The respondent in the meantime should facilitate the former SPOs to furnish their applications in the online system if they satisfy the eligibility criteria, specified by the advertisement,” the court ordered. The statelevel recruitment board has been asked to respond on the matter within four weeks. Counsel of petitioners D Deka submitted before the court that technical problems had prevented the aspirants from filing their applications, last date for which was December 26 last year. The date has been extended to January 25 by the court. In 2008, the state government had started recruiting SPOs in militancyhit Dima Hasao, Dhubri, Kokrajhar and Bodoland Territorial Area Districts. Many surrendered rebels had been inducted into the squad under rehabilitation schemes. In 2015, the state government discharged hundreds of SPOs with a promise to hire them in the 3rd AISF battalion. Since then, almost 700 out-of-work SPOs have had to resort to odd jobs to earn their livelihood.

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Meanwhile, an official of the state Election Department said the Election Commission is likely to declare the schedule of assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland within a week or so. The three northeastern states would go to polls simultaneously in February. Several delegations of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had met the poll panel in New Delhi and urged it to hold the assembly elections in a free and fair manner. Communist Party of India-Marxist state Secretary Bijan Dhar told the media on Friday: “The BJP is trying to defer the assembly polls in Tripura to get undue political mileage. “The party has been conspiring against the Left Front government in the state, but their every effort would be foiled by the conscious people of the state.” The BJP, however, denied the allegations. Tr i p u r a G ove r n o r Tathagata Roy on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Delhi and discussed various issues. A Raj Bhavan official said the Governor talked about the prevailing law and order situation in the poll-bound state. Although the official did not disclose what exactly

services including Rajdhani Express. “Considering the ever increasing number of passengers availing the train services and to cater the needs of passengers from different parts of the state, it is felt imperative that introduction of Rajdhani Express service from Naharlagun to New Delhi and vice versa, he urged. The chief minister also asked for “increasing the frequency of Shatabdi Express between Naharlagun-Guwahati from alternate days to daily service, increasing the frequency of Naharlagun-New Delhi Super Fast Express from weekly to daily basis and it may be rechristened as Arunachal Express”, it said. He also urged for introduction of new express trains to and fro from Naharlagun to Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata and introduction of goods train from Naharlagun to Guwahati to boost trading of indigenous products and agri-horti produces may be included in the Budget.

HC grants SPOs time to apply for AISF jobs

Tezpur, Jan 12 (PTI): The Assam government announced Rs 5 lakh as compensation to the families of two men who died allegedly in police custody and firing at Dhula in Darrang district, even as the curfew imposed yesterday was relaxed for four hours Friday. Darrang Deputy Commissioner Ashok Barman said the curfew was relaxed from 3 pm to 7 pm in the Dhula area and the situation was under control. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC was promulgated in the area after a mob, which gheraoed the police station over alleged death of a person in police custody, turned violent. One person was killed when police opened fire to control the situation. If the situation remains normal, the curfew may be lifted Saturday, he said. The district administration has ordered a probe into the incident by Additional Deputy Commissioner N N Nath who will submit a report within 15 days, the DC said. Senior Cabinet ministers Parimal Sukla Baidya and Rihon Daimari today attended the last rites of Hasan Ali and Moidul Islam at Atakata, about 15 km from district headquarters Mangaldoi, and announced the compensation on behalf of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Baidya said Rs 5 lakh

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Agartala, Jan 12 (IANS): The Election Commission proposes to deploy a record 30,000 Central ParaMilitary Force (CPMF) personnel for next month’s assembly elections in Tripura, a top police officer said here on Friday. “The Election Commission has asked the Union Home Ministry to deploy around 30,000 (300 companies) CPMF personnel in Tripura for conduct of the assembly elections in the state next month. Therefore, the MHA has decided to deploy them well ahead of the polling day,” said the officer who wished not to be identified. He said, “The CPMF would comprise Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The CPMF troopers, led by senior officers, have started arriving from Friday. They would reach the state in a phased manner and would fan out across the state.” The state already has over 35,000 security force personnel comprising state and CPMF, including BSF, CRPF and Tripura State Rifles. During the last assembly elections in February 2013, around 20,000 CPMF personnel were deployed in the mountainous bordering state.

Prioritise rail connectivity to Arunachal: Khandu to Centre

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018

Dimapur : Nagaland Suit No : 51 of 2017 Plaintiff : Airports Authority Of India Defendants : M/s C. Toshi Jamir To, M/s C. Toshi Jamir Represented by its proprietor Mr. C. Toshi Jamir Ward-II, Chumukedima, Dimapur - Nagaland. Whereas Airports Authority of India has instituted a suit against you for recovery of a sum of Rs. 1,79,501/You are hereby summoned to appear before the Court in person or by pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the suit on 30.01.2018 at 10:00 am without fail. Take notice that in default of your appearance on the date mentioned the suit will be heard and determined in your absence. Given under my hand and the seal of the Court 11th day of January 2018. DP-377

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018

ISRO launches 100th Satellite

Satellite PSLV-C40 with all the 31 Spacecrafts lifts-off from first launch pad, at Sriharikota on Friday. This lift-off marks the 100th launch by ISRO. (PTI)

Nitish Kumar Patna, Jan 12 (IANS): Upset over lack of development, a group of villagers on Friday stoned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s convoy in Buxar district, injuring nearly a dozen security personnel, an official said. The incident occurred in Nandan village during Nitish Kumar’s ongoing ‘Samiksha Yatra’. “Nearly a dozen police officials were injured and windscreens of several vehicles damaged in the at-

tack,” a district official told IANS from Buxar, about 125 km from Patna. However, a district police official denied the vehicles were attacked or damaged. But he admitted that Nitish Kumar was safe after being “rescued by security personnel”. According to police, when Nitish Kumar was passing through the village, some people urged him to visit the area inhabited by Dalits which they claimed was neglected. But the Chief Minister ignored the plea, angering the villagers who attacked his convoy. Some youths also shouted slogans against Nitish Kumar. Earlier this month, Kumar had restrained policemen from going after a group of youngsters who waved black flags at his public meeting in Saharsa district, a PTI report had said.

that matter should not be heard by the apex court. The bench said it would consider the objections. Judge Loya died of heart attack on December 1, 2014 while on a visit to Nagpur, where he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague’s daughter. At that time, he was handling the sensitive Sohrabuddin Sheikh case in which Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah was one of the accused (but later discharged), besides top Gujarat Police officers. Lone contended that a fair probe was needed into the “mysterious death” of Loya. In his plea, Poonawala contended that the circumstances around the death of the judge were questionable and mysterious. The issue came to spotlight in November 2017 after media reports, quoting his sister, fuelled suspicion about his death. The case with major political overtones pertains to the killing of suspected gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kausar Bi and their associate Tulsidas Prajapati in Gujarat in November 2005. The case was later transferred to the CBI and

the trial was shifted to Mumbai. On January 8 last year, the Bombay Lawyers Association had filed a public interest litigation in the Bombay High Court seeking a probe into Loya’s death.

I was pressurised to withdraw: Cong leader

A Congress leader, who filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking an independent probe into the alleged mysterious death of Special CBI judge B H Loya, today alleged he was pressurised by a senior advocate to withdraw his petition. Congress leader Tehseen Poonawalla, who had filed the petition, said just before his plea was to be heard this morning in the court of Justices Arun Mishra and M M Shantanagoudar, the senior advocate had pressurised him to withdraw the petition. He, however, refused to divulge the name of the senior lawyer. “I have full faith in the judiciary. I have nothing to do with the politics surrounding the case. I was called names but I refused to back off. I requested my advocate on record to argue the matter despite the pressure,” Poonawalla said.

Opp sees ‘danger’ in judges revolt, wants issues flagged by them resolved New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): The Congress Friday said democracy was in “danger”, while the CPI (M) called for a thorough probe, after four top Supreme Court judges came out in the open to claim the situation in the apex court was “not in order”. “We are very concerned to hear 4 judges of the Supreme Court expressed concerns about the functioning of the Supreme Court. #Democracy In Danger,” the

Congress’ official Twitter handle said. CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said a thorough investigation was required to understand how the independence and integrity of the judiciary was getting “affected”, after the judges said many “less than desirable” things had taken place in the apex court. He said it was necessary for the three wings of democracy to ensure that whatever issues had been raised were corrected.

“This merits a thorough, proper investigation and understanding of how independence and integrity of judiciary is being interfered or is being affected, which is impermissible in a secular democratic republic,” Yechury said. “It is necessary for all three wings of our democracy-- the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary--to ensure that whatever has been raised is corrected,” he added. Speaking to PTI, for-

mer Union law minister and Congress leader Ashwani Kumar said it was a “sad day” in the history of India that judges were “compelled” to bring in public domain the happenings in the top court. He also called for a collective resolve to address the issues flagged by the judges “instead of finding fault with what they have said”. “The expressed and implicit anguish in the exceptional and extraordinary step take by the

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI): Warships INS Nirbhik and INS Nirghat were decommissioned here, after serving the Navy for 30 and 28 years respectively. The warships were decommissioned at a solemn ceremony at the Naval Dockyard yesterday, a Defence spokesperson said Friday. The ceremony involved traditional lowering of the ensign and commissioning pendants with playing of ‘Last Post’. The chief guest for the ceremony was Rear Admiral R B Pandit, Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, who had commanded INS Nirghat earlier, the spokesperson said in a statement here. Cdr V R Naphade, (Retd) and Commodore S Mampully, (Retd), the commissioning Commanding Officers of Nirbhik and Nirghat respectively were the guests of honour. The ships, belonging to the Killer squadron, are inheritors of a proud legacy as their original avatars were flag bearers of the naval offencive action on Karachi harbour during the India-Pakistan war in 1971. The warships, in their new avatar, were commissioned at Poti, in the erstwhile USSR on December 21, 1987 and December 15, 1989 respectively.

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday called the death of CBI Special Court and Additional Sessions Judge Brijgopal Harkishan Loya a “serious issue” and asked the Maharashtra government to produce all documents related to the case. A division bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice M.M. Shantanagoudar asked the Maharashtra government to file a reply and documents by January 15, the next date of hearing. The court was hearing two separate pleas seeking an independent probe into the death of judge Loya, who presided over the case in connection with the alleged staged encounter of suspected extortionist Sohrabuddin Sheikh. The two pleas were filed by Maharashtra-based journalist B.R. Lone and Congress leader Tehseen Poonawala. Senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing the Bombay Lawyers Association, told the bench that the Bombay High Court was seized of the matter and the bench should not hear the plea. Senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for journalist Lone, also said

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS): Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Friday appreciated the four senior Supreme Court judges for taking on the Chief Justice, saying they had made people aware of the “extraordinary abuse of power” by the latter. He said Chief Justice Dipak Misra was selective in assigning politically sensitive cases. “Truly unprecedented! Kudos to 4 senior-most judges of Supreme Court who addressed a Press Conf today (Friday) to apprise the people about the extraordinary abuse of ‘master of roster’ powers by CJI in selectively assigning politically sensitive cases to hand picked junior judges for desired outcome,” Bhushan tweeted. In an unprecedented event in the history of Indian judiciary’s, four senior sitting judges -- J. Chelameshwar, Ranjan Gogoi, Kurien Joseph and Madan B. Lokur expressed concern about the need to protect the institution of the judiciary and said that “for the survival of democracy impartial justices are needed”.

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signifies both its glorious achievements, and also the bright future of India’s space programme,” he said a tweet. A visibly relieved ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar, on his final mission as the chief of the space agency, said he was happy to provide Cartosat 2 Series as a New Year gift for the country. “ISRO is starting 2018 with the successful launch... all satellites have been released. So far Cartosat performance is satisfactory,” he said at the mission control room. He said the previous launch faced a heat shield

said. “Basically...the 100 satellites covers all student satellites also that have been put (by ISRO),” he told reporters at the post-launch briefing. Earlier, in a precise launch, PSLV-C40 lifted off at 9.28 am at the end of the 28-hour countdown from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, about 110 km from Chennai, and soared into a cloudy sky. After a perfect flight sequence, each of which was applauded by ISRO scientists, the four-stage rocket first injected the 710-kg Cartosat-2 Series Satellite for earth observation into 505-km polar sun synchronous orbit about 17 minutes after lift off. India’s nano satellite and 28 payloads from six countries, including the U.S and the U.K, totally weighing 613 kg were then released into orbit one by one in a space of about seven minutes. In a multi-orbit manoeuvre, micro satellite built by ISRO was placed in the orbit finally after the PSLVC40 was brought down to 359.584 kms in polar Sun synchronous orbit by twice re-starting the fourth stage of the rocket, about 105 minutes after lift-off.

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Sriharikota (AP), Jan 12 (PTI): India Friday reaffirmed its space prowess and commercial launch capabilities as it successfully launched its 100th satellite along with 30 other spacecraft including weather observation Cartosat 2 series onboard the Polar rocket from here. This was PSLV’s longest-ever mission. With the successful launch, including 28 satellites from foreign countries, by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), ISRO put behind a rare failure it encountered four months ago. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) had suffered a setback after the failure of the earlier PSLV-C39 mission in August last year. The previous mission to launch backup navigation satellite IRNSS-1H on board PSLV-C39 had failed after the heat shield did not separate in the final leg of the launch sequence, with the satellite getting stuck in the fourth stage of the rocket. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO scientists for the successful PSLV C-40 mission. “The launch of the 100th satellite by @isro

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rogressive change is a desired objective for which successive governments in Nagaland have attempted to pursue through slightly different means and in retrospect, it is not out of context to seriously ponder over whether there is also a need to do some rethink about the blueprints. Progress has been tardy and at times stagnated because of the total freedom to object and reject government plans mainly over land and ownership issues. This demands careful handling and also proper negotiations in order to reorient the minds about the pressing need for unshackling progress. There is therefore a need to review of land use and its ownership and transfer besides codification of customary laws among several others. For a state that has failed to build an economic foundation, Nagaland has to embark on a rapid agro-economic progress and industrialisation through inputs from the ground which then should be properly analysed by experts and not only bureaucrats. It is clear that balanced growth has not been possible as it has not been accorded as much importance as construction of complexes etc. If such a scenario of rapid agro-economic progress and industrialisation was achieved, they would go a long way towards complementing skill development, employment generation and opening of wide opportunities for the youth of Nagaland. A re-look at the objectives and achievements of the state through the decades could provide useful inputs but to appreciate such, there is need to think “out of the box” and which could mean, out of the bureaucratic thinking. Today, it is a world of expertise found in private corporations or NGOs. The government can emulate various success stories of a few states where genuine NGOs with committed and trained members and experts have brightened the corners of people in several states. As NGO movement developed, they are no longer confined to the capacity building, conscientisation, awareness raising and mobilization of community or to their traditional domain of health, education and welfare. Today NGOs are very well equipped to take up highly sophisticated technical assignments in various technical fields like water resources, watershed, forestry, environment etc. Under this changing scenario, the competent NGOs need to be involved in all the developmental fields including technical fields. Economic development is supposed to benefit the masses and not only a tiny fraction. Simply looking at the economic side without the other flip side involving the larger social context, would only be like mistaking the wood for the trees. In simple language, economic well being, social development and environmental sustainability and regeneration are major goals of development co-operation that require structural stability. Structural stability embraces the mutually reinforcing goals of social peace, respect for the rule of law and human rights, and social and economic development. In the present context, it is clear that security, including “human security”, form a critical foundation for sustainable development. This implies protection from systematic human rights abuses, physical threats, violence and extreme economic, social and environmental risks. Also, unless the common people, who should have been the first beneficiary to development, understand the importance of Good Governance (GG) - a government sincerely committed to people’s participation, transparency and accountability - the development process inspired by democratic values will always remain elusive.

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Alone with God? (1)

When they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. —Mark 4:34 Our Solitude with Him. Jesus doesn’t take us aside and explain things to us all the time; He explains things to us as we are able to understand them. The lives of others are examples for us, but God requires us to examine our own souls. It is slow work— so slow that it takes God all of time and eternity to make a man or woman conform to His purpose. We can only be used by God after we allow Him to show us the deep, hidden areas of our own character. It is astounding how ignorant we are about ourselves! We don’t even recognize the envy, laziness, or pride within us when we see it. But Jesus will reveal to us everything we have held within ourselves before His grace began to work. How many of us have learned to look inwardly with courage? We have to get rid of the idea that we understand ourselves. That is always the last bit of pride to go. The only One who understands us is God. The greatest curse in our spiritual life is pride. If we have ever had a glimpse of what we are like in the sight of God, we will never say, “Oh, I’m so unworthy.” We will understand that this goes without saying. But as long as there is any doubt that we are unworthy, God will continue to close us in until He gets us alone. Whenever there is any element of pride or conceit remaining, Jesus can’t teach us anything. He will allow us to experience heartbreak or the disappointment we feel when our intellectual pride is wounded. He will reveal numerous misplaced affections or desires— things over which we never thought He would have to get us alone. Many things are shown to us, often without effect. But when God gets us alone over them, they will be clear.

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Post-mortem The only choice left for the people

Be a Builder of a New World

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ello 2018! Each and every one of us can play a part in God’s plan to remake our world into a new, peaceful and a joyful one. “The wealth of 200 richest people exceeds the combined annual income of the world’s 2.5 billion poorest people” Rositsa Zaimova SHIP2B. The planet is ruled by economics, aimed at making profits with no end, often without ethics and moral values. This has generated fierce competition at all levels, which advocates unlimited consumerism and materialism as the driving self-centred motive among many. The resultant vicious cycle created two vastly different worlds on one single planet; consequently, the planet that we share absorbed a huge quantity of waste and suffered destruction that caused climatic change and disastrous environmental pollution. “Be the change you want to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi. We need to learn that other people too matter and elevate each other. In such a case there can be no full stop to what we can achieve in our goal of a better world, provided we do not mind who gets the credit. You are what you think you are. Let go of the past hate and failures. First change your thinking, you owe your behaviour and life to others but more importantly you owe it to yourself. The key to remake our world is to be true to self and God. God created man in His own image with great expectations for the extension of His kingdom on earth. We only need to be committed to His purpose, absolute love, honesty, purity and unselfishness. Let’s check ourselves with the attitude and character of the three bricklayers. It was told in their story that on being asked what they were doing, the first replied, “Laying bricks”, the second “Making

9.30 USD an hour” and the third “I’m building the world’s largest cathedral”. The first two bricklayers lacked vision and purpose, so they will ever remain as simply bricklayers or possibly worse. There was nothing in their hearts to propel them forward to greater success. It also speaks about how they were not interested in their given assignment, except earning money for their bare subsistence. They are alive physically but dead spiritually. To be a builder of a new world we must be committed and interested in whatever profession - big or small- we are in, with utmost integrity as doing for the Lord. In their story doubtlessly, you can wager every single rupee you have for the third bricklayer who visualized himself as builder of the largest cathedral. Surely he would not remain just as a bricklayer, for he has his commitment, vision and enthusiasm in his given work. Perhaps with that quality of life, attitude, and approach, he could become a foreman, leader or even possibly take the whole responsibility of the cathedral after its completion. His right attitude and forward thinking towards his assignment tell a lot about himself and his latent potential for greater success, responsibility and accountability. From there he would move farther forward. He indeed is a builder of a new world rather than just building the world’s largest cathedral, likewise we all can contribute in remaking our world. The way you react, respond or behave towards whatever you come across – good or bad, big or small, says a lot of things about you, to everyone with whom you may come in contact. As far as success in life or remaking the world is concerned, people are not measured in inches, pounds, university degrees, financial status, or family background.

They are measured by the size and quality of their thinking that makes all the difference. The lack of vision, purpose and enthusiasm into our given mission reduces our own standing as illustrated in the said story. Let us create a culture which replaces greed with generosity and equality; savage conquest, control, exclusion with justice, compassion, integrity, faith in one another and God; which will ultimately allow forgiveness and generosity to become the order of the day and no one would starve because of another’s greed or suffer because of another’s lust or feel dejected because of another’s hatred. Search for solutions, focusing on what is right rather than who is right. Nature provides everyone’s need but not greed. This year, I hope we all get out of our comfort zones, be alert and guard our hearts, live without excuses, unpack our dreams, expand our horizons, get a new vision, stretch the boundary of our faith and let faith blossom always. May there be consistency in focusing on our goals, expecting great things to happen! If we can visualise the possibility of what our future can hold, as the third bricklayer did in “God’s plan” it can become an inspiring reality in our lives; and so, shall we begin to look within our reach and beyond, recognise what we have, be a new creature in Christ our Lord and live as God’s favoured, knowing our true identity in Christ as His most prized creations. Be as bold as a lion, do your part right to be a “Can Do” person from glory to glory as being one of God’s people. Overcome all kinds of evil - corruption, violence and hatred and choose to live wisely, be an inspiration to others and give our best to be a builder of a new world. Kuolachalie Seyie, Hidden Forests, IG Stadium, Kohima, 9436005219

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hese days, the frequency by which Bandhs are being called for seemingly implies that any organisation, group or community can announce a bandh through a press statement along with the usual list of ‘what not to do’ and the conditioned citizens will comply by staying off the streets because let’s face it, nobody wants their vehicles smashed or their shops stoned till kingdom come. The Exercise of a right to protest should not infract the fundamental right of another citizen who is equally entitled to exercise his rights. India being a democracy the justification for imposing a bandh based on the right to protest seems good on paper but in reality, the contents of the said bandh spawns acts of vandalism; harassment, destruction of public and private properties, transport vehicles, private vehicles. The actual ‘contents’ of the said right to protest makes itself defeating and contradictory in itself- it is therefore imperative for the executive as well as the legislature to make a clear stand - a bandh cannot be recognized as a political right protected by the Constitution. And while at it on the legality of the bandh, the Supreme Court in a 1998 verdict had upheld a Kerala high court ruling declaring bandhs illegal and made it applicable to the entire country. It is however disheartening because the rate at which Bandhs are being imposed seems to suggest otherwise- that under no circumstances did any authority bestow so much power to any organization to dictate and pronounce fear in the minds of people by enforcing bandhs every now and then. All Nagas have the right to move around freely and establish entrepreneurial goals in parts and areas in which they want to set up their establishments. The culture of bandhs puts a stop these establishments and brings with it not only economical loss

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uch has been either speculated or discussed about the likely Political Settlement even before the event of Christmas 2017. The Slogan on ‘Settlement before Christmas’ is now over. We are now into the New Year of 2018. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the best of their wisdom has also recently passed a resolution appealing to the Government of India for a Settlement first before the next State Assembly Election but so far there seemed to have no positive response from the Government of India on the matter and though much has been spoken through various forums on the issue of a settlement, none seemed to have exactly spelled out the kind of settlement that is sought after. The claims and slogans thus resemble a sound of a muffling drums echoing from a distance but not distinctly heard. This kind of speculations on the issue of settlement or election, to my view, will continue unrelenting as we usher into the New Year. Instead of engaging ourself on agendas that in some cases are idealistic and far-fetched, let us for a change join our heads together and honestly conduct a post-mortem on some of the issues of possibilities and constraints that lies within our borders. On the question of sovereignty and integration, enough has been either said or written. Readers may conveniently draw personal inferences from the writings on the wall. On the other aspects of Settlement, let us honestly introspect in the areas of Constraints and possibilities. The first issue that seizes one’s mind relates to matters that are already settled. We already have a full-fledged State created by an Act of Parliament and also have a Government duly elected by the people of the State on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise. Let us also not ignore the fact that in such State elections, all of us have taken active parts. Beyond that we have a Special Provision under the Constitution of India in protecting our land and its resources, our way of life, our faith and custom. Our country also has a very lengthy Constitution that is more rigid than flexible and thus any Agreement on the issue of Settlement may have to be made only within the ambit of the Constitution and not beyond it. Mandatory provisions and obligations to the prevailing Constitutional parameters may have to be taken into consideration, apart from claims and demands, while pursuing for a Settlement. It may also be born in mind that there are more than twenty States and Union Territories in India and most of them are much bigger in sizes, larger and richer in resources and more influential. Therefore while working out for a settlement for the State of Nagaland, the Government of India may ensure that the interest, sentiments and privileges of the other States and also the issues on National Integration are duly recognized. It may also be noted that the survival of a strong Nation is determined by the healthy relationship between the States and the Centre through the instruments of control, checks and balances, communications etc in a Federal form of Government as we have in India and no Government nor a Party at the Centre will risk

their neck in undermining those crucial arrangements simply for the sake of accommodating a peculiar demand from a State. The above factors are some of the ground realities that may be acknowledged by all the negotiating parties for a meaningful outcome. The next concern relates to the proper representation in the Talks. Should the Talks be all inclusive as stated through various forums (the Naga National Groups, Tribal bodies, the State Government etc), the Government of Nagaland, the main stake holders of the State should invariably participate directly in the current Talks. The Sixty Nagaland Legislative Members who are directly elected by the people are the representatives of the people and by virtue of being the people’s representatives; they should play a catalyst role while negotiating with the Government of India in deciding the issue of the future of Nagaland to whom they represent. Mere resolutions shyly passed in the State Assembly in supporting the Peace Talks or recommending to the Government of India for a Settlement first before Elections is not good enough. They are not elected by the people to merely act as the night watchmen but invested with the enormous responsibilities to govern the State and building up a brighter future for the State so much so that they should play a major role in decision making or in other areas that relates to the welfare of the State. Amidst the hosts of unenviable performances by the current State’s political bosses who frequently camps at Kaziranga or Hotel De oriental thus keeping the Raj Bhavan busy with swearing in ceremonies very frequently portraying a very poor image on governances, one may draw a sigh of relief in the knowledge of the fact that a number of Naga Political Groups are currently engaged in Talks with the Government of India with a sense of optimism for a settlement. This is a positive approach. The public in general who have their support for such Talks are hopeful for an early solution to a thorny political issue where people have suffered for more than sixty years. There will however be no push button formula to settle the inherent complicated issues of demands, aspirations, dreams and fancies instantaneously. For all the participants, it will require patience, farsightedness, leadership quality and one’s ability to understand and also acknowledge the ground realties for arriving at a meaningful settlement. The current Talk is therefore distained to churn out through Constraints and possibilities. It will be a tight rope walk requiring a skilful balancing act on the norms of give and take from all stake holders. I believe both the Settlement and the Election will come in due course but in its own time so much so that both the subjects that are equally important should be viewed independently. Election is a constitutional process that will take its own course but less through demands or representation. Both issues on settlement or election are currently an ongoing phenomena that perhaps will pursue its own course of actions for which public need patience and understanding. Tali Longkumer (IAS rtd)

owing its debt to the past and present but also creates a deficit for the future. Deserted streets or closed shops, schools and colleges do not define the success of a bandh No! On the contrary it is only when people voluntarily participate can we say it was a success- empty streets and closed business establishment being simply the product of fear from violent reprisals etc…A bandh takes away the individual freedom of a citizen and dilutes the importance of the issue because it is enforced by fear. Having said all that, in the context of Nagaland it will be unwise and wouldn’t be wrong to assume that the above mentioned quagmire has its roots deeply entrenched with the inefficient state machinery- enough has been said and written about on the sorry state of affairs. The tale of the unstable State government which in its entirety is yet another story in itself. With reference to Nagaland, calling for a bandh seems to be the only choice left for the people. One cannot simply do away with Bandhs - It brings immediate relief and prompt response from the concerned authority. As such the only fix to the current impasse might be possible by incorporating the “Principle of Checks and Balance” - there must be a law to enforce the incorporated with penal measures. In the event of a bandh the organizers, leaders should be held responsible for any outward accident violence destruction of property. The 2004 verdict where the BJP and Shiv Sena were booked as per law for organizing a bandh in Mumbai as a protest against bomb blasts in the city is one fine example. There has to be a measure of accountability if things go south. Kuknalim!! Shitio Bonathung, Vungoju Colony, Wokha Nagaland., Marcusbonathung@gmail.com

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tudy of yellow warblers across North America suggests birds may be better able to adapt to global warming if their genes favour exploring newer, more hospitable habitats Should I stay or should I go? That’s the question facing all wildlife when climate change makes home territory unsuitable. A study has now found that having variants of two noveltyseeking genes might help some warblers survive by making lifesaving migration more attractive to them than to peers who risk local extinction by staying put. Both genes, called DRD4 and DEAF1, have already been linked with novelty-seeking in people, fish and other birds. After screening DNA from 229 yellow warblers in 21 diverse populations spread throughout North America, researchers led by Rachael Bay of the University of California at Los Angeles identified the pair of genes as having the strongest effect on survival.

The variants, identified through a DNA-marker on chromosome 5, were least common in declining populations already threatened by climate change, such as the drought-ravaged Rocky Mountains in the western US. “If their finding stands up that there are two specific genes associated with migration and novelty-seeking behaviour, it will be a big step forward in understanding adaption to climate change,” comments Marcel Visser of Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Bay and her colleagues say that the first adapters to climate change may be those that can rapidly alter behaviour to cope, rather than evolving new physical characteristics. Although the study is relatively small, identifying genes crucial for behaviour change might provide new ways to assess which species and populations are least able to adapt in time to climate changes. (Source: Andy Coghlan Science, DOI)

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI): The Maharashtra unit of the Congress on Friday hit out at Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for “insulting the Indian Navy” and demanded an apology from him. ” Gadkari should apologise for insulting the Indian Navy by saying he will not give an inch of land to Navy officers in Mumbai and asking them to go on Pakistan border. We condemn these remarks,” Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said. Wondering why all Navy officials need to stay in posh South Mumbai, Ports minister Gadkari had yesterday said “not an inch” of land would be given to Navy to build flats or quarters in the area. “Actually, Navy is needed at the borders from where terrorists sneak in. Why does everyone (in the Navy) want to stay in South Mumbai? They (Navy) had come to me, asking for a plot (of land). I will not give even an inch of land.

as soon as practicable but in no case later than five days from the date of receipt of the application,” Section 6(3) of the RTI Act states. Batra said that he requested for the information pertaining only to the PMO’s records. During the hearing, Batra stated he has experienced that prolonged delays in providing information by the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), PMO, has become a routine matter. “They are doing this persistently, even after cautionary directions in his earlier cases. The appellant stated that the respondent has caused wrong,” Mathur noted in his order citing the submissions of Batra. The CPIO of the PMO told the commission that the delay in providing the information and inspection was not malafide. “The respondent (the PMO) is directed to give reasons in writing for not transferring the RTI application as per the RTI Act, within 30 days from the date of receipt of this order,” Mathur said in each of his four orders.

Passport won’t work as address proof anymore NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Agencies): Passports will soon stop serving as valid proof of address, with the foreign ministry announcing that the last page will not be printed anymore. The last page of the Indian passport includes names of the father or legal guardian, mother, spouse, and address, reported NDTV. The decision follows the report of a three-

member committee of the foreign ministry and the Women and Child Development ministry that examined calls for doing away with the father’s name in the passport. The report had been accepted, a foreign ministry spokesperson said. The last page of the passport will be blank in the new version. The information will still be stored in the system of the external affairs min-

istry, so it will not affect the government. “As the last page of the passport would not be printed now, the passport holders with ECR (Emigration Check Required) status would be issued a passport with orange passport jacket and those with non-ECR status would continue to get a blue passport,” said the spokesperson. Passports currently are issued in three colours.

Government officers have a white passport, diplomats have issued red passports and all others are blue. The new passports will be designed by the Indian Security Press, Nasik.

New Delhi, Jan 12 (Agencies): BJP may have earned some political brownie points following Lalu Prasad’s second conviction in the decade-old fodder scam case and his subsequent incarnation in Ranchi; but the unfolding of the fodder trial has also left the Raghubar Das government in a spot of bother. Two senior most IAS officers in Jharkhand, Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma and Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Sukhdev Singh, are being haunted by fodder scam ghosts, triggering speculations about their fate, reported India Today. First it was Jharkhand cabinet minister Saryu Roy, who shot off a letter to chief minister Raghubar Das, asking his boss to start

departmental proceedings against chief secretary Rajbala Verma, alleging that Verma during her tenure as West Singhbhum DC from April 30, 1990, to December 30, 1991, did not apprise the accountantgeneral of irregularities at the Chaibasa (headquarters) treasury, which she was the custodian of. She also reportedly did not sign audit reports or start corrective steps to plug gaps. Roy also mentioned in his letter that Jharkhand chief secretaries from 2003 to 2014 issued more than 15 show cause notices to Verma on this issue and asked every time her to submit her reply within 15 days, which she did not. The letter apparently left Raghubar Das with little room, and as expected, he ordered an explanation be

served on Verma. The state government has already served a show cause notice to chief secretary Rajbala Verma, asking her to explain within a fortnight why departmental proceeding should not be initiated against her for alleged lapses on her part while she was deputy commissioner in West Singhbhum between 1990 and 1991. The second Jharkhand cadre IAS Officer now under the scanner is Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Sukhdev Singh. Singh has even offered to pull out of the budgetpreparing exercise after a special CBI court hearing a fodder scam case on January 3 issued prosecution notice to him. The judge has sought his response by January 23.

No need for reinvestigation in Gandhi assassination case, says Sharan New Delhi, Jan 12 (Agencies): Looking into the case of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, the Supreme Court has said that it “cannot be overtaken by the greatness of the person” since the question is of law and whether any evidence is admissible. All this comes in the light of a petition filed by Dr Pankaj Phadnis, a Mumbai-based researcher and trustee of Abhinav Bharat. Phadnis had called the probe into Gandhi’s assassination one of the biggest cover-ups in history, reported

India Today. Phadnis claims that more than two people were involved Mahatma’s assassination in January 1948. To assist in ruling on Phadnis’ ruling, the Supreme Court had appointed senior advocate Amrendra Sharan as an amicus curiae. Sharan has now opined that there is no need for reinvestigation in the case of Mahatama Gandhi’s assassination. He had also said that there is no evidence to suggest that Mahatma Gandhi was killed by anybody other than Nathuram Godse.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Agencies): The Indian army and the government are discussing ways to revive a $500 million order to buy Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel’s stateowned defence contractor Rafael, army chief Bipin Rawat has said. New Delhi recently called off the deal to procure 8,000 missiles, souring the build up to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to India this week. General Rawat said the deal was scrapped after the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) offered to manufacture similar missiles in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. “They (DRDO) said... why you are going for a missile that we are capable of manufacturing and can give you better results,” General Rawat said. “That is what led to retracting of the RFP (request for proposal), “ he added. General Rawat said the DRDO missiles were yet to be tested and would not be ready till 2022, which could hit India’s operational capabilities in the interim.

ation. We are continuously manning the border. Yes, we should try that it is not escalated, we will not allow our territory to be intruded. Troops are earmarked, should a situation arise we are ready to cater,” General Rawat said. Rawat emphasised that India needs to have capacities to ensure that ammunition can move from one sector to another quickly and ensured that government is focussed on it. “We also need to build capacity to move forces from western sector to northern sectors,” he added. In a positive news for Army personnel posted in Sikkim and along the north-

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Chief Information Commissioner R K Mathur has directed the Prime Minister’s Office to explain the delay in transferring RTI applications to departments concerned matters relating to the appointment of information commissioners, proposed RTI rules, among others. The orders came on petitions of Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd), who had sought to know the details of the file notings related to the appointment of information commissioners, proposed RTI rules, 2017 and a travel bill of the prime minister through his four RTI applications. According to the Right to Information Act, when an application is made to a public authority requesting for an information -- which is held by another public authority or the subject matter of which is more closely connected with the functions of another public authority, the application is transferred. “Provided that the transfer of an application pursuant to this sub-section shall be made

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eastern border, the government has sanctioned the much-awaited demands of stylised bullet-proof helmets. General Rawat said, “It is not because we saw a threat, Chinese troops were very well equipped so we felt why not send better quality equipment for our own jawans – better jackets and helmets. It shows that we are better prepared.” Meanwhile, the Indian Army in a bid to curb growing insurgency is all set to shift its focus from South Kashmir to North Kashmir in 2018. The Army had conducted a series of operations and raids in South Kashmir with unprecedented success flushing out terrorists last year, as part of Operation All Out. General Rawat said, “In 2017, our focus of the operations was in South Kashmir. This year it will shift its gaze to North Kashmir’s Baramulla, Pattan, Handwara, Kupwara, Sopore, Lolab valley and some northern areas of Bandipore so that the infiltration can be thwarted there.”

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (Agencies): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, in a strict tone, asserted that India is not a weak nation and will not allow its territory to be invaded. Addressing concerns over the incursion of Chinese troops into Indian mainland, the COAS said, “China is a powerful country but we are not a weak nation.” Amid increasing efforts from Beijing to create an influence in the region, the COAS said that neighbouring countries cannot be allowed to drift away towards China. The four-star General expressed that the time has come for India to shift its focus to the northern border and added that the forces are capable of handling increasing Chinese advances in the region, reported The Indian Express. Accepting that the Chinese government is exerting pressure, General Rawat said that if a situation arises the troops are ready. “If things escalated, we are prepared to handle the situ-

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has shown the highest positive growth of 39.5 percent, followed by 29.1 per cent in computer, electronic and optical products and 22.6 percent in ‘manufacture of other transport equipment’. Capital goods output, which is a barometer of investment, grew by 9.4 per cent in November as against 5.3 per cent a year ago. Consumer non-durables, which are mainly fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), showed an output growth of 23.1 per cent as against 3.3 per cent in November 2016. However, the mining sector production growth slowed to 1.1 per cent from 8.1 per cent a year ago. Electricity generation growth too slowed to 3.9 per cent in November from 9.5 per cent in the cor responding month a year ago. Production growth of consumer durables, mainly white goods like TVs, refrigerators and washing machines, also slowed to 2.5 per cent from 6.8 per cent.

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): The tax department Friday said it has filed prosecution complaints in 2,225 cases during April- November 2017 for offences under the Income Tax Act, nearly three-fold jump over the corresponding period a year ago. Besides, 48 persons were convicted for various offences during the said period as compared to 13 convictions for the corresponding eight months of 2016, marking an increase of 269 per cent, a finance ministry statement said. Due to the decisive and focused action taken by the department against tax evaders, the number of defaulters convicted by the courts has also registered a sharp increase during the current fiscal, the ministry said. “During FY 2017-18 (up to the end of November 2017), the Department filed Prosecution complaints for various offences in 2,225 cases compared to 784 for the corresponding period in

the immediately preceding year, marking an increase of 184 per cent,” the ministry said. Prosecutions have been initiated for various offences including wilful attempt to evade tax or payment of any tax, wilful failure in filing returns of income, false statement in verification and failure to deposit the tax deducted/collected at source or inordinate delay in doing so, among other defaults. The number of complaints compounded by the department during AprilNovember stands at 1,052 as against 575 in the corresponding period of the immediately preceding year, registering a rise of 83 per cent, the ministry said. Compounding of offences is done when the defaulter admits to its offence and pays the compounding fee as per stipulated conditions. The tax department has accorded the highest priority to tackle the menace of black money and has initiated criminal prosecution

proceedings in a large number of cases of tax offenders and evaders. “ T h e I n c o m e Ta x Department is committed to carry forward the drive against tax evasion and action against tax evaders will continue in all earnest in the remaining part of the current financial year,” the ministry said. Among the cases where court has ruled in favour of the I-T department include a Dehradun Court convicted one defaulter for holding undisclosed foreign bank account and sentenced him to two years of imprisonment for wilful attempt to evade tax and to two years for false statement in verification along with monetary penalty for each default, respectively. In Bengaluru, the MD of a company engaged in infrastructure projects was found guilty of non-deposit of TDS of over Rs 60 lakh and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of three months along with imposition of fine.

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI): Continuing rising trends, country’s foreign exchange reserves surged by USD 1.758 billion to mount a new record high of USD 411.124 billion in the week to January 5, the Reserve Bank said Friday. In the previous week, foreign exchange reserves had jumped by USD 4.444 billion to reach a fresh peak of USD 409.366 billion. T h e r e s e r ve s h a d crossed the USD 400-billion mark for the first time in the week to September 8, 2017 but had since been fluctuating. The spike in reserves was due to a rise in foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves. In the reporting week, foreign currency assets rose by USD 2.045 billion to USD 387.149 billion.

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Retail inf lation crossed the RBI’s comfort level and rose to 5.21 per cent in December on rise in prices of food items, egg and vegetables, dashing hopes of interest rate cut in the near future. The retail inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 4.88 per cent in November. In December 2015, it was 3.41 per cent. The Reserve Bank has been asked by the government to keep inflation at 4 per cent, plus or minus 2 per cent, and its rise beyond the comfort zone will put pressure on the central bank not cut interest rate (repo rate). As per the data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), inflation for the food basket increased to 4.96 per cent in December from 4.42 per cent in the preceding month. The data revealed that eggs, vegetables and fruits became costlier, while inflation moderated in case of cereals and pulses.

per cent, USD 8.1 billion of the total USD 20.3 billion incremental global increase, led by China, Japan, India and the Philippines,” it said Globally, digital ad spends are expected to overtake television, with a growth of 12.6 per cent. “Digital continues to power ad spend growth and is forecast to grow globally by 12.6 per cent in 2018, versus 15 per cent in 2017, amounting to USD 220.3 billion. 2018 will be the year that digital overtakes TV, exceeding even our own previous forecasts. Digital ad spend will account for a 38.3 per cent share of total ad spend in 2018, overtaking TV at 35.5 per cent,” it said. Video and social will be the main drivers of growth within digital ad spend in 2018, powered by smartphone take-up and mobile-video in particular, it added.

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI): The advertising spend in the country is expected to grow by 12.5 per cent in 2018 from 9.6 per cent last year, according to the Dentsu Aegis ad spend report. “2018 is expected to be a growth year considering the stabilisation post GST. Another g rowth driver would be the fiscal policies of the government, which are expected to be pro-spending and supporting the middle income groups,” Dentsu Aegis Network India President Media Brands and Amplifi Kartik Iyer said. Digital media spend is forecast to increase by 30 per cent in 2018 with 43.6 per cent growth in mobile spend, which will account for 47 per cent of total digital spend in 2018. “In India, the significant improvement in availability of high-speed networks at a lower cost is making a huge impact in the ef-

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Industrial production growth zoomed to a 17-month high of 8.4 per cent in November 2017 on the back of robust performance of manufacturing and capital goods sectors. The factory output, measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 5.1 per cent in November 2016, as per data released today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The previous high was recorded at 8.9 per cent in June, 2016. Meanwhile, the IIP growth for October 2017 has been revised downwards to 2 per cent from the provisional estimates of 2.2 released last month. Manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the IIP, recorded an impressive growth of 10.2 per cent in November as compared to 4 per cent a year ago. The industry group ‘Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products’

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Breakthrough in German coalition talks

members, many of whom are reluctant to see the party team up with Ms Merkel’s bloc. Yet Friday’s breakthrough is still the first concrete sign that Germany’s long-running political crisis may finally be coming to an end. Europe’s most powerful economy has been without an effective government since Bundestag elections in September which saw Ms Merkel’s CDU/CSU bloc and the SPD fall to their worst result since 1949 and the far-right Alternative for

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS): Scientists have unearthed thick and massive deposits of ice in some regions on Mars. The images taken by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera aboard NA S A’s M a r s Re c o n naissance Orbiter (MRO) showed the three-dimensional structure of massive ice deposits on Mars. The ice sheets extend from just below the surface to a depth of 100 meters or more and appear to contain distinct layers. It extending downward from depths as shallow as 1 to 2 meters below the surface, which could preserve a record of Mars’ past climate, the researchers noted in the journal Science. “We expect the vertical structure of Martian icerich deposits to preserve a record of ice deposition and past climate,” said Colin M. Dundas, from the US Geological Survey. “They might even be a useful source of water for

A cross-section of a thick sheet of underground ice on Mars.

future human exploration of the red planet,” Dundas added. The researchers investigated eight locations on Mars and found thick deposits cover broad regions of the Martian midlatitudes with a smooth mantle. However, erosion in these regions creates scarps that expose the internal structure of the mantle. The scarps are actively retreating because of sublimation of the exposed water ice. The ice deposits likely originated as snowfall dur-

ing Mars’ high-obliquity periods and have now compacted into massive, fractured, and layered ice. Previous researchers have revealed that the Red Planet harbors subsurface water ice. Recent observations by MRO’s ground-penetrating Shallow Radar instrument revealed a buried ice layer that covers more ground than the state of New Mexico. NASA’s Phoenix lander had also dug up some ice near the Martian north pole in 2008, however, it is not clear if that is part of the big sheet.

Hunt on for serial killer who raped, murdered minor in Pak Facebook plans major changes to news feed Islamabad, Jan 12 (IANS): Pakistan police on Friday continued its hunt for a serial killer who they say raped and murdered a sevenyear-old girl in the Kasur city of Punjab province. The girl, who was being looked after by her uncle while her parents were away on a pilgrimage, had gone missing on Thursday last week, adding to a list of

at least 11 similar cases in the last one year, Efe news agency reported. “The rapist or the murderer is a serial killer. In the previous incidents, the forensic evidence also determines it and the modus operandi of carrying out such acts also determines it,” spokesperson of Punjab province - where Kasur is located - Malik Muhammad

Ahmad Khan told reporters. He said the authorities now have a suspect after interrogating 96 people, and have formed a special team to nab the perpetrator as soon as possible. Preliminary examination of the minor’s body -- that was recovered from a garbage dump on Tuesday -- had revealed rape before she was killed, and led to

violent protests in Kasur during which two people died and several acts of vandalism took place. In August 2015, at least 19 minors were recorded on video and photographed by a network of 17 people in Ganda Singh Wala, which falls in Kasur area.

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Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 2 (Agencies): Facebook is to change how its news feed works, making posts from businesses, brands and media less prominent. Instead, content that sparks conversations among family and friends who use the site will be emphasised,

Date: 12-01-2018

It is hereby inform to all the general public that last date for issue of tender documents has been extended due to administrative reason which is published in the Nagaland post daily as well as our website www.wokha.jnv.academy for procurement of Furniture and Equipment items in respect of JNV Wokha, Nagaland. The newly prescribed time scheduled is as follows. Issue of tender documents – Upto 20-01-2018 Last date for submission of seal tender form – 22-01-2018 upto 12.00noon Opening of tender – 23-01-2018 at 11.00am Venue – JNV Chukitong. Sd/Principal DC-96

The Lengrijan Village Council takes pleasure to convey and express our heartfelt gratitude to the following persons/ departments for their selfless and generous contribution towards Lengrijan road development (measuring length 2388 x 21) and welfare of Lengrijan Village as whole. 1. Moa Sangtam C.E.O, D.M.C. 2. Dimapur Urban Development Authority/(DUDA) 3. Mechnical Department, Dimapur, Division. 4. Lengrijan public and well wishers for their generous contribution. We wish them all the best and success in their future endeavour. (N. Meren Imchen) Chairman Lengrijan Village Council

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explained chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on his page. Organisations on Facebook may see the popularity of their posts decrease as a result, the firm acknowledged, reported BBC. The changes will take effect over the coming

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No 34726 : C/N Sentimayang Ao Son of Shri. N. Marba Ao C’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion Tuensang, Nagaland

Sub : - FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No.34726 C/N. Sentimayang Ao s/o N. Marba Ao of Mopungchuket Village PO/PS-Impur/PS-I Mokokchung District-Mokokchung was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 16.08.17. And whereas Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO-27)2017-18/1398 dated 27.11.17 and No.3NAP (RO-27)2017-18/1572 dated 15.12.17 to report back for duty immediately but have failed to report back till date. Now you are therefore once again directed to report back within 7(Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which you will be declared ‘Deserter’ and further necessary action for dismissal from service shall be initiated against you without further notice. Commandant, 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang Nagaland. DC-92

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No.3NAP(RO-27) 2017- 18/1691 /Dated Tuensang the 11th Jan. 2018 To, No 35132 C/N Binod Mech D’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion S/o Late Gobin Mech Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland Sub :- FINAL SUMMON FOR DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY Whereas No 35132 C/N Binod Mech, of 3rd NAP who was absent from government bonafide duty with effect from 28.07.17 had failed to report back for duty till date. That 3(three) subsequent calling notices were issued but the delinquent did not reported for duty. 1st Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/770 dated 10.08.17. 2nd Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/865 dated 24.08.17 Final and media calling notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/905 dated 04.09.17 which was published in Nagaland Post vide VOL XXVII No 273 dated 07.09.17 Thus an enquiry under Rule-10 of Nagaland Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules-1967 was constituted to caused enquiry against No 35132 C/N Binod Mech (Absentee) by the undersigned as enquiry officer vide order No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1019 dated 21.09.17. And whereas 2(two) summon order were served to the delinquent for hearing on 31.10.17 and 05.12.17 vide WT message No 3NAP(RO-54)201718/1164 dated 17.10.17 and WT message No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1239 dated 01.11.17 R/W letter No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1245 dated 01.11.17 respectively. However the delinquent failed to present for the Hearing. Now you are therefore once again directed to appear for final D.E hearing which is fixed on 18.01.18 repeat 18.01.18 at 1100 hrs in the office chamber of Deputy Commandant (Adjutant). Failing which necessary departmental action will be taken exparte. Enquiry Officer 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang DC-93 Nagaland

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: Shri. Vikato J. Achumi, G.B. Usutomi Village. Gihuttoi : Shri. Khukiye Sema BDO, RD Block, Akuhaito The Organising Committee of 5th HMFT would like to extend our profound graitude to the following sponsors 1. 1st Prize : Er. Picto Shohe, Hon'ble Parliamentary Secy. Justice & Law 2. 2nd Prize : Mr. & Mrs. A. Hukavi Zhimo, Advocate & Notary 3. 3rd Prize : Mr. & Mrs. Justice H.K. Sema, Retd. Judge, Supreme Court. Vikheto President

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No 35123 C/N K.Keorun Yimchunger D’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion S/o Keoshu Yim Village-Sangphur, PO/PS-Shamator, Tuensang, Nagaland Sub :- FINAL SUMMON FOR DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY Whereas No 35123 C/N K. Keorun Yimchunger, of 3rd NAP who was found absent from government bonafide duty with effect from16.08.17 had failed to report back for duty till date. That 3(three) subsequent calling notices were issued but the delinquent did not reported for duty. 1st Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/837 dated 18.08.17. 2nd Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/901 dated 04.09.17 Final and media calling notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)201718/1159 dated 16.10.17 which was published in Nagaland Post vide VOL XXVI No 313 dated 18.10.17 Thus an enquiry under Rule-10 of Nagaland Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules-1967 was constituted to caused enquiry against No 35123 C/N K.Keorun Yimchunger (Absentee) by the undersigned as enquiry officer vide order No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1345 dated 15.10.17. And whereas summon order were served to the delinquent for hearing on 12.12.17 vide WT message No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/11350 dated 16.11.17 R/W letter No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1349 dated 15.11.17 respectively. However the delinquent failed to present for the Hearing. Now you are therefore once again directed to appear for final D.E hearing which is fixed on 19.01.18 repeat 19.01.18 at 1100 hrs in the office chamber of Deputy Commandant (Adjutant). Failing which necessary departmental action will be taken exparte. Enquiry Officer 3rd NAP Battalion, Tuensang DC-95 Nagaland

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weeks. “We’ve gotten feedback from our community that public content - posts from businesses, brands and media - is crowding out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other,” wrote Mr Zuckerberg.

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G e n e va , J a n 1 2 (IANS): The UN’s human rights office on Friday said derogatory remarks made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nations of El Salvador and Haiti were “racist”. Ruper t Colville, a spokesperson for the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned Trump’s characterisation of the two countries as “s**tholes” during a meeting on Thursday with lawmakers on a bipartisan immigration deal, Efe news agency reported. “These comments by the President of the US are surprising and shameful,” Colville said. “I’m sorry, but they cannot be defined as anything other than racist.”

were marked by deep disagreements over fiscal policy, with the CDU/ CSU strongly resisting SPD demands for a tax increase on higher earners, and over how to spend Germany’s €45bn surplus. Other contentious issues included immigration and health policy. The SPD will first have to give the green light for formal coalition talks at a special party conference on January 21 in Bonn. Any coalition agreement will also have to be voted on by the SPD’s 400,000

Dhaka, Jan 12 (PTI): Three suspected Islamist militants were killed Friday in a security raid at their hideout near Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s office in the capital, officials said. The bodies and explosives were found inside the building near the office of the prime minister, said anticrime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) chief Benazir Ahmed. “We found three bodies at the end of our operation,” Ahmed said. The operation was carried out in Tejgaon area following information that some of the suspects were staying in a rented apartment. Residents in the neighbourhood said exchange of gunshots and explosions rocked the scene as the RAB, which draws personnel from both army and police, cordoned off the sixstorey apartment complex after midnight last night.

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Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz: Another “grand coalition” demands tough compromises.

Germany party pick up parliamentary seats for the first time. Ms Merkel previously tried to form an unprecedented coalition with the liberal Free Democrats and the environmental Greens, but those talks collapsed unexpectedly in November. The political paralysis has harmed Germany’s international standing and held up business in Europe, where capitals are still waiting for a German response to Emmanuel Macron’s ambitious proposals for reforming the EU. DPA reported that the CDU, CSU and SPD leaders had come up with a joint 28-page paper which would now be presented to the parties’ negotiating teams. If they back it, the SPD party executive will meet to decide on whether to proceed with formal talks. The Social Democrats have been agonising for weeks over whether to get into bed with Ms Merkel’s conservative bloc or go into opposition.

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Berlin, Jan 12 (Agencies): Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc and its left-of-centre rivals the Social Democrats have achieved a breakthrough in exploratory talks on forming a new “grand coalition”, raising hopes of an end to the political deadlock that has gripped Germany since inconclusive elections in September. The breakthrough came during talks on Friday morning between Ms Merkel, Horst Seehofer, leader of the Bavarian CSU, and Martin Schulz, the Social Democrat chief. The three will now recommend to their parties that they start official coalition talks, reported Financial Times. The euro rallied after the terms of the coalition deal emerged, reaching its highest level against the dollar since January 2015, up by as much as 0.8 per cent on the session to $1.2125. The negotiations, which began on Sunday,

Security encounter kills 3 suspected militants in Dhaka

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TUENSANG : : NAGALAND No.3NAP(RO-27) 2017- 18/1692 /Dated Tuensang the 11th Jan. 2018

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No 35754 C/N Karan Singh C’ Coy 3rd NAP Battalion S/o Shiv Kumar Village-Taranjubari, PO/PS- Siliguri, Darjeeling (West Bengal) Sub :- FINAL SUMMON FOR DEPARTMENTAL ENQUIRY Whereas No 35754 C/N Karan Singh, of 3rd NAP who was absent from government bonafide duty with effect from 02.08.17 had failed to report back for duty till date. That 3(three) subsequent calling notices were issued but the delinquent did not reported for duty. 1st Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/772 dated 10.08.17. 2nd Calling Notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/866 dated 24.08.17 Final and media calling notice issued vide No 3NAP(RO-27)2017-18/906 dated 04.09.17 which was published in Nagaland Post vide VOL XXVII No 273 dated 07.09.17 Thus an enquiry under Rule-10 of Nagaland Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules-1967 was constituted to caused enquiry against No 35754 C/N Karan Singh (Absentee) by the undersigned as enquiry officer vide order No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1018 dated 21.09.17. And whereas 2(two) summon order were served to the delinquent for hearing on 31.10.17 and 12.12.17 vide WT message No 3NAP(RO-54)201718/1162 dated 17.10.17 and No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1351 dated 15.11.17 R/W letter No 3NAP(RO-54)2017-18/1348 dated 15.11.17 respectively. However the delinquent failed to present for the Hearing. Now you are therefore once again directed to appear for final D.E hearing which is fixed on 18.01.18 repeat 18.01.18 at 1400 hrs in the office chamber of Deputy Commandant (Adjutant). Failing which necessary departmental action will be taken exparte. DC-94

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Meet the BBC’s Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow Movie in Development at Marvel Sound Of 2018 winner

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he BBC have named Norwegian pop sensation Sigrid as the winner of the Sound Of 2018. The 21-year-old has seen an explosion in popularity across the globe over the last two years after acclaimed festival sets and with huge singles ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe’, ‘Strangers’ and ‘Plot Twist’. Now, she’s beaten off

strong competition from the likes of Pale Waves, IAMDDB and Rex Orange County to come out on top of the shortlist – following in the footsteps of past Sound Of winners including Adele, Sam Smith, Ray BLK, Ellie Goulding, Years & Years and HAIM. “It’s a lot to take in to have won something as prestigious as BBC Music

Sound Of. I feel honoured as there are so many other artists I look up to who have won this before me, and honestly, I’m just really happy and proud of what my team and I have achieved together,” said Sigrid. “I’m from a small town called Ålesund in Norway. I’m still 21 and it’s quite crazy to get this recognition. “I’m ver y excited about the year ahead and sharing new music with everyone. I want to thank the panel for voting and the team involved in BBC Music Sound Of 2018.” BBC Radio One DJ Annie Mac added:“Sigrid is one of those really special artists making quality, exciting and feisty – yet fragile – pop songs that are an absolute pleasure to play on the radio. “Sigrid is an incredibly talented performer and songwriter and so very deserving of the Sound Of 2018 crown. I’m really looking forward to watching her rise.”

Scarlett Johansson is preparing to star in a standalone Black Widow film for Marvel Studios. The actress has portrayed the superhero vixen in six films for the comics company in the Captain America and Avengers franchises, and Variety reports movie bosses are now seriously considering moving forward on a spinoff with her character as the lead. Sources tell the outlet Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has tapped Jac Schaeffer to write the script after interviewing several screenwriters, with Scarlett

also participating in talks surrounding the selection of the writer. Emerging scriptwriter Schaeffer is quickly becoming a sought after figure in Hollywood after penning the Black List script for The Shower, a sci-fi comedy about an alien invasion that takes place during a baby shower with Anne Hathaway as the leading lady. Academy Awardwinner Hathaway has also worked with Schaeffer on forthcoming release Nasty Women, a revamped female-driven take on Steve Martin and Michael Caine’s 1988 comedy Dirty

Rotten Scoundrels. Meanwhile, Scarlett has expressed her interest in taking on a Black Widow franchise in the past, telling Collider in 2015 “there’s room for a standalone movie” in the Marvel universe, and maybe even more films led by the character. “She’s got a really rich origins story,” she previously told Variety. “There’s a lot of places you can go.” “(A prequel is) a possibility,” she added. “There’s plenty of backstory. Or not. It could be something its own specific thing. It to be totally different than else. I think it would just would have to have its own any of the other standalone have to be very much like specific vibe. It would have films.”

New faces ready to take over Bollywood in 2018

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rom star children like Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor to television stars like Ankita Lokhande and Mouni Roy and newcomers like Banita Sandhu -- there are a lot of fresh faces who are going to begin their Bollywood innings this year. IANS has compiled a list of names that are all set to make their Bollywood foray: * Janhvi Kapoor: Daughter of veteran actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, Janhvi is set to step into showbiz with “Dhadak”, backed by filmmaker Karan Johar. The film, an adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi film

“Sairat”, is slated to release on July 6. Sridevi had told IANS that Jhanvi is ready to face the challenges of Bollywood as she has seen her mother and knows what she is getting into. * Ishaan Khattar: Actor Shahid Kapoor’s younger brother, Ishaan will be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi in “Dhadak”. He is also the lead actor of Iranian film director Majid Majidi’s India-set film “Beyond the Clouds”, but “Dhadak” will mark his debut in Hindi filmdom. * Sara Ali Khan: Actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara will be starring

opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in her debut film “Kedarnath”, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Saif said he is as anxious about Sara’s “Kedarnath” as he is when his own film is releasing. * Utkarsh Sharma: Remember “Jeetey”, the son of actors Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel’s characters in “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”? Well, he is all set to make his mark in Hindi cinema with his upcoming film “Genius”. His father, director Anil Sharma, is confident his son has the potential to become a star. Utkarsh’s co-star Ishita too is a newcomer and awaits her debut with “Genius”.

Motorhead Guitarist ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke dies at 67 long ago and he was in great shape. So this is a complete shock. Me and Eddie always hit it off great. I was looking forward to seeing him in the UK this summer when we come around with the [Scorpions]…Now Lem and Philthy can jam with Eddie again, and if you listen carefully I’m sure you’ll hear them, so watch out!!! My thoughts go out to Eddie’s family and close ones.”

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ast” Eddie Clarke, the Motörhead guitarist featured on many of the band’s classic albums and a founding member of Fastway, died Wednesday. He was 67. The group confirmed Clarke’s death on Facebook, noting that he was in the hospital for pneumonia. “We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight. Edward Allan Clarke - or as we all know and love him Fast Eddie Clarke - passed away peacefully yesterday,” the group wrote. “Fast Eddie...keep roaring, rockin’ and rollin’ up there as goddamit man, your Motörfamily would expect nothing less!!!” With Motörhead, Clarke played with loose, rock & roll abandon, as his guitar roared around frontman Lemmy Kilmister’s lead bass; his guitar solos were like Chuck Berry at 78 R.P.M. He took that style in a more metallic direction with Fastway, a more commercial hard-rock band he formed with former UFO bassist Pete Way. Where Motörhead’s grit achieved more success in the UK, Fastway’s slicker image, built on Clarke’s rock & roll riffs, resonated with American headbangers in the mid Eighties. “Such a shock. He will be remembered for his iconic riffs and was a true rock n roller. RIP Eddie,” wrote Phil Campbell, one of Clarke’s replacements on guitar in Motörhead. “Oh, my God, this is terrible news, the last of the three amigos,” wrote former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee. “I saw Eddie not too

“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk is on board to produce and star in the action thriller “Nobody”. Derek Kolstad, who wrote “John Wick”, will be writing the screenplay of the film. Its story is about an ordinary man who comes to the defence of a woman being harassed by thugs, and then learns later that one of the thugs is the brother of a drug kingpin and is out for vengeance, reports hollywoodreporter.com. Odenkirk is best known for portraying lawyer Saul Goodman in crime drama series “Breaking Bad” and its spin-off “Better Call Saul”. He currently stars in Steven Spielberg’s “The Post”, in which he portrays journalist Ben Bagdikian. The film is presented in India by Reliance Entertainment. K Y M C

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Celtics’ Irving in action against Robert Covington during the opening stages of the London NBA match.

LO N D O N, Ja n 1 2 (Agencies): Ten seasons ago, the Boston Celtics came to London and won. They went on to win the NBA title. As they repeated the first half of that feat with a comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics provided more evidence that they can emulate that 2007-08 squad. Kyrie Irving had 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds and Boston overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the 76ers 114-103

in the eighth regular season NBA game played in England. “It’s always great to believe in fate,” Irving said. “But for us we have to be dogged in every moment we’re afforded. It’s great for that to happen for that past team but it’s the past. We have to be very present. Winning an NBA championship is one of the hardest things you can do in life.” Jaylen Brown added 21 points, and Marcus Morris had 19 points and eight rebounds to help the Celtics extend their winning streak to seven

games. JJ Redick had 22 points and hit five 3-pointers for Philadelphia, but the 76ers were unable to take advantage of their fast start as the Celtics’ NBAbest defense tightened at O2 Arena. Joel Embiid had 16 points, and fellow All-Star hopeful Ben Simmons added 15 for the 76ers. “This team that we just played today is the best defensive team in the NBA and we felt all of that,” 76ers coach Brett Brown said. “When you look at their individual defensive

Busta beats Ebden to lift Kooyong title

Pablo Carreno Busta with the trophy.

ME L B O URNE , Ja n 12 (Agencies): Pablo Carreno Busta beat approaching wet weather to conclude his buildup to the Australian Open with a 6-7 (6/8), 6-4, 6-2 defeat of Matthew Ebden in the final of the Kooyong Classic on Friday. Carreno Busta, the second Spaniard to win the event after two titles from Fernando Verdasco, staged a steady fightback to overhaul the 76th-ranked Ebden, who stands second on the national list behind Nick Kyrgios. Ebden, who sat out half of 2016 with a knee

injury, spent much of last season on the lower-level Challenger series and starts the Australian Open against 16th seed John Isner. Tenth seed Carreno Busta faces another Australian at Melbourne Park, playing Jason Kubler. The final at the longtime former home of the Au s t r a l i a n O p e n wa s played under leaden skies in heavy humidity and rain coming in from the west. It ended just as light drops began to fall and the trophy presentation ceremony was held with the protagonists sheltered under umbrellas.

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The finalists qualified for the title match after beating the highest-ranked players in the first round, after Richard Gasquet decided that two matches were sufficient for his Open preparation. In the women’s final, former number nine German Andrea Petkovic will face Swiss Belinda Bencic, who won the Hopman Cup last week with Roger Federer. “This match was tough, I had to come from a set down,” said Carreno Busta. “But it really helped me for the Open. “It’s the perfect preparation for the Grand Slam. I feel very comfortable on this court. We had some bad luck with the rain, now we are waiting for the Open.” Ebden said he was disappointed after failing to hold his lead, but was still pleased with his week on court. “Thanks for braving the rain,” he told the crowd. “I’m sorry I didn’t get the big trophy, but I tried my best. “Pablo played well, I’ve had a lot of fun this week.”

players to a man, they’re as strong positionally as any team in the NBA.” Irving and Embiid struggled early, going a combined 1 for 10 from the field in the first quarter. Despite ending the quarter pointless, Embiid was able to make an impact on defense, notably swatting away Irving’s attempted layup. Embiid and Simmons helped out Redick at the start of the second and the 76ers made their first nine shots of the quarter to open the 22-point lead with 6:56 remaining in the quarter. However, Irving finally made a 3, sparking a strong Celtics finish to the half as they closed to 5748. Having been outshone by fellow Rookie of The Year contender Simmons in the first half, Jayson Tatum began the second half hot, making his first five shots to bring the Celtics within a point. The Celtics took their first lead midway through the third quarter, and soon took control as Morris and fellow reserve Marcus Smart stretched the lead. Irving returned early in the fourth and was fouled making a trademark driving layup and made the free throw to give the Celtics a 105-88 advantage midway through the quarter, all but ending the contest.

Mertens reaches Hobart final HOBART, Jan 12 (Agencies): Defending champion Elise Mertens of Belgium reached the Hobart International final with a 6-4 1-6 6-2 win over British qualifier Heather Watson on Friday. The second-seeded Mertens recovered from a second-set lapse to edge out Watson, who won the tournament in 2015, in one hour and 42 minutes. The 22-year-old world number 36 will play Mihaela Buzarnescu in Saturday’s final after the Romanian sailed past fifth-seeded Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko 6-2 6-2 in the second semifinal. “She made the same run (from qualifying) as I did last year, but I’m happy to win today,” Mertens said in an on-court interview. After a tight opener which was decided by a single break of serve, Watson, ranked 74th in the world, fought back to square the match but her hopes of winning a fourth WTA title were dashed due to unforced errors. “(It is) just frustrating. Thought I made too many unforced errors,” Watson said. “Because I’d been playing so well, I expected more of myself.”

Nerhema wrestling meet K oh i m a , J a n 1 2 (NPN): The 63rd wrestling meet of Nerhema youth and sports organization will be held on January 13 at Tekhuzie ground, Nerhema. BJP Kohima district president, Khrielie Usou will grace the meet on January 13.

Kezuyi football tournament postponed

D i m a p u r , Ja n 1 2 (NPN): The 1st Kezuyi open football tournament has been postponed to January 25 due to unavoidable circumstances. Kezuyi Club Heningkunglwa has also informed that the inaugural function will be graced by Kangzang Iheilung, chairman, Heningkunglwa village council as the chief guest.

Guest of honour Pelee Hekha, managing director, Modern College Kohima with Young Generation FC and Youngsters FC before the final match of Piphema Khenu Riizhii 2018. The tournament was held from January 5 to 11 at Piphema.

GSUD sports meet underway Dimapur, Jan 12 (NPN): The 3rd annual sport meet of Ghorkha Student Union Dimapur (GSUD) got underway Friday at Singrijan village under the theme, “Unity through sport.” The opening

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Bounce, seam and swing were all there to see at Newlands and SuperSport Park is expected to be no less lively. The hosts have not lost at this venue since 2014. South Africa head coach Otis Gibson has already expressed his desire to stick with a four-pronged pace attack. The hosts went into the Newlands Test with their strongest quartet of seamers -- Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada. Veteran Steyn injured his left heel midway through the match and has been sidelined for four to six weeks. One of all-rounders Chris Morris and Andile Phehlukwayo is most likely to be included in place of Steyn to strengthen their batting which din’t perform on expected lines. Rookie pacers Duanne Olivier and Lungi Ngidi have been added to the squad and skipper

Indian batsman Hardik Pandya avoids a ball during the second day of the first Test. (File photo)

Faf du Plessis may be lured into fielding either of them. Keshav Maharaj will be the lone spinner in the team. To stand up to the pacers, Indian batsmen have a lot of areas to improve upon. The condi-

tions are far different from that of the sub-continent and India didn’t even play a warm-up game prior to the first Test. Having experienced the conditions in the first Test, the Indian batsmen will be hopeful of giv-

dent Rahul Chitri and HGB Singrijan/Khophanala Tezu Pradhan also spoke on the occasion. Altogether 17 teams from Dimapur are participating in the annual meet which will conclude on January 14.

Inter-ward tug of war

K oh i m a , J a n 1 2 (NPN): The inter-ward tug-of-war competition will be held on Republic Day at secretariat plaza, Kohima. All the 19 wards under Kohima Municipal Council have been requested to participate and submit the list of 20 players each on or before January 18 to the KMC office.

Winners of the 2nd Haiziurangbe Memorial Volleyball Trophy, Lekie Youth Organisation and runners-up Tampung Brothers Club with the organisers on Friday. Peukobe Kenn and Suingau were named the best players while Deukwaram Youth Organization was adjudged as the best discipline team.

Nothing concrete on Sanchez: Wenger club who can take advantage of it but we are not in that. I maintain what I said. many times, that normally he should stay here until the end of the season, but we will see.” If Sanchez is sold, Arsenal will be in the market

L o n do n , J a n 1 2 (Agencies): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says there is “nothing concrete” yet regarding the possible transfer of Alexis Sanchez, despite reported interest from the Manchester clubs. But, while Wenger maintains it would be “normal” for Sanchez to stay until his contract elapses at the end of the season, he admitted that “nothing is decided one way or another”. The future of Sanchez has been the subject of much debate all season with the Chilean’s deal set to expire at the end season, putting Arsenal at risk of losing him on a free transfer. Sanchez has long been linked with Manchester

City, which would mean a reunion with his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, but reports emerged on Thursday that Manchester United were also interested. A s k e d o n F r i d ay whether United had indeed joined the chase for Sanchez, Wenger said, “I cannot tell you much more at the moment about the situation. Nothing is really concrete.” When it was suggested those answers implied there was some truth in the speculation, the Gunners boss added, “You [the media] conclude that. It’s not that I don’t want to inform you. I don’t want to give you wrong information. At the moment, nothing is decided one way or another.” “A bidding war is always beneficial to the

ing a better account of themselves. Some of them played reckless shots -which would have worked on a slow pitch -- in the first Test and coming into the second game, they would have got a measure of the task ahead. India’s team is full of stroke-makers like Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Their attitude of dominating the bowlers with a flurry of strokes will not work. Instead they must harness the art of controlling the pace quartet. They must curtail their habit of going after the deliveries. Calls for the inclusion of Ajinkya Rahane, known for his quiet approach, instead of fellow Mumbaikar Rohit Sharma have grown over the few days. It will not be a surprise if one of Dhawan or Rohit sit out, while Karnataka right-hander Lokesh Rahul -- a stroke-maker but with a

judicious batting approach -- may find himself in the openers’ slot. Though the less flamboyant ones, Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara also failed, they are trusted to in these conditions, especially the dogged Saurashtra right-hander. If Kohli wins the toss, opting to bowl will be obvious option. Doing so will not only shield the batsmen from the early onslaught of the hosts’ pacemen but also allow the visiting bowlers to run into the opposition with full steam. Seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, alongwith lone spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bundled out the hosts for 130 in the second innings at Newlands. South Africa will depend upon Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis to score the bulk of runs.

for a new forward themselves. Asked if it was possible to replace Sanchez, Wenger said, “Replaceable in the way, do we find exactly the same player? Certainly not. But there is always a way, to find a different balance.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Alexis Sanchez and Arsene Wenger.

Focus on Indian batsmen in 2nd Test against SA Centurion, Jan 12 (IANS): India will aim to bounce back after their defeat in the opening Test against South Africa when the second match of the starts at the SuperSport Park here on Saturday with the focus on its batsmen. The hosts bundled out India for 209 and 135 in the two innings, registering a 72-run victory at Newlands, Cape Town. Though the visiting bowlers thrived on the lively pitch, the technique and approach of the batsmen was questioned as they failed to chase down a target of 208. India would have suffered more embarrassment if all-rounder Hardik Pandya had not come up with an audacious 93 in the first innings. But such counterattacking and full-of-risk knock does not not pay off always and captain Virat Kohli and chief coach Ravi Shastri know that.

ceremony was graced by ex MLA Azheto Zhimomi as the chief guest. The welcome address was delivered by GSUD president Sunil Limbu. DGU chairman Kumar Subba, ex-ANGSU presi-

Through this column, we the family members of Late Hector Zhimo, who breathed his last on 7th January, 2018 at a private hospital in Dimapur, would like to express our gratitude to all who stood by us during the difficult period of his demise. We are unable to thank all those who helped us financially, spiritually and with their physical presence and other help individually but pray to our Almighty God to shower His blessings on you abundantly. DP-397

Wife, children and other family members.

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ISL: ATK beat NorthEast United 1-0 Chettri on the left flank and launched a shot at goal. Rehenesh had absolutely no chance of reaching the ball but luckily for him, the attempt went just above the crossbar. The hosts received their first blow in the 37th minute when left-back Reagan Singh was forced to leave the field with a groin injury. Grant replaced the defender with former East Bengal skipper Robert Lalthlamuana. ATK were dominant and looked the better of two sides at the end of 45 minutes, but they still had a lot to do in the attacking third. The second half began with a bang as Danilo Cezario attempted an ambitious long-range shot at goal which was saved Debjit Majumder. The ATK custodian did a fine job

Players of NorthEast United FC (in White Jersey) and ATK vie for the ball during an ISL match on Friday. (PTI)

Guwahati, Jan 12 (Agencies): ATK beat NorthEast United FC 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati on a chilly Friday evening. Zequinha scored the all important goal for Teddy Sheringham’s side in the 73rd minute which helped them move to the sixth position on the table with 11 points.

The visitors enjoyed better ball possession in the opening 10 minutes of the game but failed to impose any major threat in the final third. NorthEast players could hardly touch the ball let alone creating opportunities up front. Zequinha got the first proper chance of the game in the 25th minute when he easily went past Nirmal

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in stopping Danilo from breaking the deadlock. The deadlock finally broke in the 73rd minute when Zequinha converted a blinder of a goal. The move started Prabir Das intercepted Jose Goncalves’ clearance in the middle of the pitch. Das fed Robin at the edge of the box who went past Sambinha and took a shot at goal. Rehenesh blocked Robin’s shot but Zequinha capitalised and sent the rebound at the top corner of the net. A desperate Avram Grant made two changes in the final five minutes of the match. Sushil Meitei replaced Malemngamba and Luis Alfonso Paez replaced Martin Diaz. Paez partnered Danilo upfront. ATK successfully hold on to their lead to end the first leg of the season with a morale boosting.

ISL standings Played Won Drawn 9 6 0 9 5 2 9 5 1 9 5 1 9 4 2 9 3 3 9 2 5 9 2 4 9 2 1 9 1 1

Lost 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 6 7

Pts 18 17 16 16 14 12 11 10 7 4

63rd KVSA meet from January 13

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018

Venuzo is Chokri area wrestling champ

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Kohima, Jan 12 (NPN): The 63rd Kohima Village Sports Association (KVSA) meet will commence on Januar y 13 at Kohima local ground with chairman Kohima village council Dr. Neiphi Kire as the main guest. More than 400 sportspersons from four Khels of the village will take part in the meet, informed Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) president Medozhatuo Rutsa. 11 renowned sports persons will be the torch bearers on opening ceremony. The inaugural extravaganza will be marked by choral presentations, lighting of 63rd KVSA flame, drill display, special melodies, shadow act (Zhowe Riile) and talent display. The week long meet will be marked by athletics, chess, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, wrestling, cross country race. ‘Pezhie-ra’ commonly known as the ‘Golden Throated Barbet’ has been chosen as the mascot of 63rd KVSA meet 2018. During the meet, the participants will vie for 44 gold medals, 44 silver and 44 bronze medals. Er. Keviletuo Yiese, president Kohima Village Gazetted Officer Association will be the guest of honour in the closing ceremony on January 19.

Venuzo Dawhuo and the top three wrestlers with Chotisiih Sazo, guest of honour Vivolie Kezo and CAWA officials at Khulazu Basa village ground on Friday.

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Kohima, Jan 12 (NPN): Venuzo Dawhuo retained his title as Chokri Area Wrestling Association (CAWA) champion after overpowering his opponent, Pfusato Tetseo in the final match on Friday. The 27th meet of CAWA held at Khulazu Basa village ground. Venuzo walked home richer with a cash prize of Rs.70,000 while the runners-up Pfusato received Rs 60,000. Third placed Besiihveto Ciimu and fourth position holder Pusiihii Kezo received Rs.50,000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively. In freestyle category for U-18, Rajiivoto Porii beat Vezoneyi Ruho to win the match. Altogether 27 wrestlers from the Chokri Area participated in the wrestling meet. Earlier, advisor, social welfare Dr. Chotisiih Sazo

called upon the wrestlers to maintain fitness and discipline inorder to achieve success. Stating that wrestling have been losing its fame, he said “we don’t have enough wrestlers even in the village level.” Wrestling being the most important traditional game, he encouraged the wrestlers to take it as a profession in order to bring laurels. Sazo lamented that Chokri area wrestlers lack fitness and maintained that exercise and discipline is very important for the wrestlers. He further encouraged the wrestlers to learn different techniques rather than focusing on the food dietary. Guest of honour Vivolie Kezo, class-1 contractor also encouraged the wrestlers to give their best. “If you have trained enough and maintain fitness, one day you will achieve success,” said Kezo.

Meanwhile CAWA new office bearers for the tenure 2018-20 were also elected with Zazhota Dawhuo as the president and Besuhta Swuro as general secretary. Meanwhile top 12 wrestlers, namely; Venuzo Dawhuo (Thenyizu), Pfusato Tetseo (Khulazu Bawe), Besuhveto Ciimu (Phusachodu), Pusiihii Kezo (Thenyizu), Khruzoto Tetseo (Khulazu Basa), Mudotso Thira (North Kikruma), Sezokho Ringa (Chesezu), Vetuzo Dawhuo (Thenyizu), Cuto Medeo ( Khulazu Bawe), Melevo Rose ( Thipuzu),Thepukhoyi Swuro (Chetheba), Vecuto Rose ( Phusachodu) will represent CAWA in the upcoming Chakhesang Wrestling Association meet to be held on February 8 and 9 at Chetheba. The 28th meet of CAWA will be hosted by Thenyizu village in 2020.

Kane, Alli not for sale: Spurs chief Barcelona reach King’s Cup quarter-finals

Harry Kane

LON D ON , J a n 1 2 (Agencies): Tottenham entertain Everton on Saturday with assurances from chairman Daniel Levy that the likes of Harry Kane and Dele Alli will not be leaving this month or at the end of the season. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are currently out of the Champions League places, although they can draw level on points with fourthplaced Liverpool if they win at Wembley and overtake Jurgen Klopp’s side if they beat the Toffees by five goals or more. But the club have a new 61,500-seat stadium

Dele Alli

to pay for at a time when rivals with deeper pockets are eyeing some of their top performers. Top scorer Kane is reportedly coveted by Real Madrid and the Champions League holders have also been linked with midfielder Alli, along with Paris SaintGermain. Left-back Danny Rose is believed to be a target for Manchester United. But Levy has made it clear that the current window is a time for squad-strengthening, not weakening, and said he would reject any unwanted offers in the summer as well. “I’m 100 per cent confi-

dent,” he said. “Every single player that we want to keep, I can assure you will be playing for Tottenham Hotspur next season. Mauricio’s strategy has always been that if an opportunity arises that he thinks can improve the squad then we will need to look at it, but January is always a very difficult window.” Levy is in negotiations with Alli over a new contract that would bring him roughly into line with the money paid to Kane, who is Tottenham’s highest earner and who may be granted a contract upgrade himself soon.

MADRID, Jan 12 (Agencies): Lionel Messi put on a masterclass in front of new recruit Philippe Coutinho as Barcelona trounced Celta Vigo 5-0 on Thursday to ease into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals 6-1 on aggregate. Coutinho, dressed in a black shirt dotted with white stars, was in the stands at the Camp Nou for the first time since his 160 million-euro ($192 million) move from Liverpool. It didn’t take long for the Brazilian star to appreciate the playing riches on show on the pitch. “The first half was extraordinary,” said Barca coach Ernesto Valverde. Level at 1-1 after the first leg, the three-time defending champions were 4-0 up by half-time. Messi g rabbed the opening two goals in the 13th and 15th minutes, both finished with a sublime first touch with his left foot, both created by Jordi Alba. Messi then returned the favour by setting up Alba to

Halep leads host of contenders for Serena’s crown

Simona Halep

Melbourne, Jan 12 (Agencies): Picking a women’s singles champion at the Australian Open could resemble a lucky dip this year with Serena Williams’ continued absence again leaving the door ajar.

Who will kick it open is a question that a legion of tennis pundits find difficult to answer with any degree of certainty. The American, who won the title last year in Melbourne despite being in the early weeks of preg-

nancy to take her grand slam tally to 23, decided against trying to defend her title, saying she was not yet fully up to speed. Whether or not she could have won a 24th slam, and her first as a mother and wife, is open to question considering her lack of match practice, although if anyone could do it the 36-year-old would be the one. She will be back on the trophy hunt later this year but in the meantime the spotlight falls on those hoping to try and establish themselves as long-term successors to the greatest player the women’s game has seen. Simona Halep arrives as world number one but is yet to win a grand slam title, having fallen agonisingly short at the French Open last year when she was ambushed by the ferocious hitting of Latvian Jelena Ostapenko. Spain’s powerhouse Garbine Muguruza, who triumphed at Wimbledon last year to claim a second grand slam, is tipped as the

player most likely to assume the dominant role. Caroline Wozniacki, seeded two, will be fancying her chances of a first grand slam title, while who would bet against Venus Williams flying the family flag at 37 years of age, although a first round against Belinda Bencic is a tough opening hurdle. Russian Maria Sharapova, back in Melbourne for the first time since she failed a doping test for meldonium in 2016 and completed a ban, is another with the experience and firepower to prevail and along with Angelique Kerber is one of only two former champions in the women’s draw. Halep could face twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in the third round and is in the same half as Muguruza who may have to get past Sharapova in round four. In the bottom half, Wozniacki will not be unduly worried by the first week, although Ostapenko could lurk in the quarters.

score past the hapless Sergio Alvarez in the Celta goal before Luis Suarez made it 4-0 on the night after 30 minutes when the Uruguayan burst through the defence. The tie petered out in the second half but French inter national Ousmane Dembele showed why Barcelona paid 105 million euros for him last year when he dribbled past three defenders from the halfway line before being denied by a desperate tackle. Dembele did have time to set up the fifth goal of the night three minutes from the end when his corner was headed home from close range by an unmarked Ivan Rakitic. Earlier Thursday, Espanyol overturned a 2-1 loss in the first leg to defeat Levante 2-0 with Leo Baptistao and Gerard Moreno on target either side of half-time. Sevilla also progressed with a 2-1 win at home to second-tier Cadiz for a 4-1 aggregate. Wissam Ben Yedder, after 31 minutes, and Joaquin

Wilder guilty of marijuana possession Los Angeles, Jan 12 (Agencies): WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has been sentenced to 60 hours of community service for marijuana possession. Wilder was found guilty by Judge Ricky McKinney, who ordered the 32-year-old to perform the community service at a local YMCA. Wilder received a 30-day suspended sentence and two years of probation. Wilder was arrested in his hometown of Tuscaloosa in June after police found marijuana in his Cadillac Escalade. He was initially stopped for a window tint violation. Officers searched the car after smelling marijuana and found a small amount in the vehicle’s console. Attorney Paul Patterson said the marijuana didn’t belong to Wilder adding the boxer had just returned from a trip and others had access to the Escalade. Wilder, an Olympic bronze medallist, is 39-0 and boasts 38 knockouts.

Barcelona eased into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey as they tore through a woeful Celta Vigo at the Nou Camp.

Correa in the 54th minute, were on target for Vincenzo Montella’s team. On Wednesday, Real Madrid laboured to a 2-2 draw with Numancia to progress to the quarter-finals 5-2 on aggregate. In a much-changed side, Lucas Vazquez scored both of Real’s goals after the 11th

and 59th minutes. But on both occasions, their modest visitors fought back thanks to a brace from Guillermo on the stroke of half-time and then after 82 minutes. Numancia ended the game with 10 men after captain Dani Calvo was red-carded in the dying mo-

ments. Leganes, a modest club from the Madrid suburbs, reached the quarter-finals for the first time in their 89year existence. Despite losing 2-1 at Villarreal, who are currently sixth in La Liga, Leganes progressed on away goals having won the first leg 1-0.

After brawl, Sushil in danger of missing CWG NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Agencies): Sushil Kumar could be suspended and his entry for the April Commonwealth Games withdrawn if Delhi police file a chargesheet against the double Olympic medallist in the case of brawl involving him and fellow wrestler Praveen Rana during the selection trials for the Gold Coast CWG, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has indicated. WFI’s response came after Sushil responded to the federation’s show-cause notice, denying his involvement in the scuffle which saw some alleged Sushil supporters thrashing Rana’s elder brother Naveen following the high-tension bout between Sushil and Rana in the 74kg category. Sushil beat Rana 7-3 in the semifinal and then Jitender Kumar 4-3 in the final to qualify for the CWG. Rana had recently filed a written complaint with the WFI, alleging that it was Sushil who instigated his supporters and threatened to harm him and his brother for daring to take

Sushil Kumar

the mat against the celebrated Olympian from Baprola village in Delhi’s Najafgarh. Earlier, Rana had lodged a police complaint against Sushil and his ‘supporters’ for their involvement in the fracas. Sushil, in his single page reply to the WFI which has been accessed by the TOI, has said that he would never do anything “intentionally or unintentionally” to bring the sport of wrestling into disrepute. “Wrestling is my life and I am always committed to the sport of wrestling. I had no intention to demean wrestling or any of

the wrestler and I will never ever do it. I myself didn’t want to disrupt the discipline of the federation and I’ll always follow it in the future. I want to assure that neither I nor any of my supporters were involved in this whole incident. I condemn the entire episode,” Sushil wrote in his defence. Instead, Sushil expressed his “shock and surprise” over the allegations levelled against him by Rana. “When I had won the trial, I had no other bout to fight and I left the wrestling hall straightaway to meet the waiting media outside.

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