January 13, 2018

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Vol XXIX No. 36

DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0

The inspiring life of Rev Fr N J Joseph

Aus beat India in first ODI

NPP to contest Arunachal election alone, says Conrad

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northeast, Page 4

SP, BSP forge alliance ahead of LS polls

38-38 seat share formula; leaves 4 seats for others

LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (PTI): Once arch-rivals Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) announced Saturday their tie-up in Uttar Pradesh for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, sharing 38 seats each and keeping the Congress out of the alliance.

The parties, however, said they would not field candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli, represented by Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

They also left two seats out of the 80 in the state for smaller allies, without naming them. But there have been talks with Ajit Singh’s Rashtriya Lok Dal. Making the announcement jointly with SP president Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, BSP chief Mayawati mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah.

“This press conference will rob the guru-chela of their sleep,” she said. “I have full

Fuel prices up 3rd day in a row

NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (AGENCIES): Fuel prices were hiked for the third consecutive day on Saturday. While petrol price went up by 19-20 paise in major cities across the country, diesel prices witnessed a 29-31 paise hike.

In Delhi, petrol was retailing at Rs 69.26 per litre after today’s price revision while diesel is priced at Rs 63.10 per litre in the city.

Meanwhile, petrol price stood at Rs. 67.08 per litre and diesel was retailing at Rs. 60.75 per litre in Dimapur. In the state capital Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel was Rs. 67.89 and Rs. 61.36 respectively.

Despite a dip in global oil prices on Friday, major PSUs have been increasing fuel prices considering the solid weekly gains posted global crude prices.

Clarification

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Apropos the news item “NPCC asks BJP to quit PDA over citizenship (Amendment) bill” published on January 11, it should be read as the NPCC has demanded “BJP Nagaland party to resign on grounds of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 and failure to resolve the Naga political issue”, and not as published.

This is it!

“Why is the opposition crying hoarse? There is no paper trail to funds.”

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Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav during a joint press conference, in Lucknow, Saturday. (PTI)

confidence that just as our alliance defeated the BJP in the Lok Sabha bypolls, we will crush the saffron party in the general elections,” she said, referring to the BJP’s defeat in Phulpur, Gorakhpur and Kairana parliamentary bypolls.

In Varanasi, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram hoped the Lucknow announcement wasn’t the last word and a broad-based alliance would be formed in the state as polls approach. But he also asserted the Congress was ready to fight alone. Senior Congress leaders including the UP in-charge at AICC, Ghulam Nabi Azad, will be in Lucknow Sunday to discuss the party’s strategy, a spokesperson said. Reacting

to the alliance announcement, the BJP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the two parties had came together just for their own survival. In his address at the BJP national convention a little after the UP development, Modi didn’t refer directly to the SP-BSP deal but dismissed opposition efforts at coalition-building as a “failed experiment” to bring in a “helpless government”.

Explaining why the Congress was not included in the alliance, Mayawati said during that party’s rule over the years, poverty, unemployment and corruption grew and there were scams in defence deals.

“Just as the Bofors scam uprooted the Congress, the BJP will witness

the same fate because of its involvement in the Rafale scam,” she said.

Drawing a parallel between the BJP and the Congress, the BSP chief said the Congress had imposed Emergency while the BJP is responsible for an undeclared Emergency. In 2014, the BJP had won 71 seats in Uttar Pradesh, which sends the largest number of MPs to the Lok Sabha. BJP ally Apna Dal bagged two. The SP won five seats and the Congress two, while the BSP drew a blank.

At the press conference at a posh Lucknow hotel, Mayawati asserted that the two parties were entering into a long-term understanding. “This will last long, beyond Lok Sabha polls and in the UP Assembly elections,” the BSP leader said.

Akhilesh Yadav avoided a direct reply when asked if he would support Mayawati for the prime minister’s post if the situation arose.

“You know whom I will support,” he said. “I have said in the past that UP has always given the PM (to the country) and I will be happy if it gives a PM again.”

NSVDBSA on GiA funding issue

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Taking note of the issue pertaining to GIA (Grant-InAid) funds, Nagaland State VDB Secretary Association (NSVDBSA) Saturday informed that after detailed inquiry, in all 74 RD blocks, it was found that funds were already released for Dimapur, Peren and Mon. However, the fund was kept in the accounts of the respective deputy commissioners/chairmen of VDBs. In a press note, NSVDBSA president, Tohoshe Awomi pointed out that the release for the majority RD Blocks was delayed due to certain technicalities as most of the VDBs were still yet to furnish documents like-- Utilization Certificate, audit report of the previous funds released and New Scheme proposal which was required for the release of the fund.

NSVDBSA has therefore urged BDOs to be in their place of posting and help the VDBs furnish all the required documents for the immediate release of the funds. NSVDBSA also appreciated the Leader of Opposition for bringing out the issue in the public domain, particularly the rural poor and for playing the role of constructive opposition.

Citizenship Bill: NPF trying to confuse people, says CM

Rio speaking at the Poanglüm Mini Hornbill festival.

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Coming under attack from the opposition par ty over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill issue, chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, Saturday expressed surprise that the NPF had raised its voice only now and remained silent when the Bill was introduced in July 2016.

In this regard, he questioned whether the NPF was silent at that time since it was in alliance with the BJP then. “NPF and BJP were alliance partners in 2016 and were running the State government. During their time, the NPF did not oppose it. Only now when we are doing our best, they are trying to confuse people,” the chief minister was quoted by

media cell CMO as saying while addressing Poanglüm Mini Hornbill organised by the Chang Khulei Setshang at Loyem Memorial Ground at Tuensang town Saturday.

The chief minister pointed out that the Cabinet had on June 5, 2018 and January 7, 2019 discussed the Bill, saying Nagas and Nagaland state are protected under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873 and the Inner Line Permit regulations. “The 16 Point Agreement through which we attained Statehood, also clearly states in Clause No. 16 that with regard to Inner Line Regulation, the rules embodied in the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1973, shall re-

main in force in Nagaland,” Rio said.

The chief minister urged the people not to be misled by the views of opposition parties especially when the bill has not even been passed in the Rajya Sabha for which there is still time to review the bill.

He reaffirmed the Cabinet’s decision that the Bill in its present form needed review and expressed solidarity with those communities who would be affected if the bill becomes an Act. “The Bill has not even been passed. I do not know what the Opposition is trying to portray,” Rio said.

The chief minister reminded that the Cabinet resolved to propose adoption of a resolution reaffirming all provisions of Article 371 (A) and to strengthen the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) as per Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, (BEFR) of 1873 in the next Session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. “We had also resolved to discuss with all political parties as well as with all stakeholders,” he said.

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President clears 10% quota bill Nagaland takes step towards organic farming NEW DELHI, JAN 12 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the constitutional provision to provide 10-per cent reservation in government jobs and education to economically backward section in the general category.

A notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said on Saturday that the Constitution (103 Amendment) Act, 2019 has received the assent of the president.

The Act amends Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution, by adding a clause which allows states to make “special provision for the advancement of any economically weaker sections of citizens”. These “special provisions” would relate to “their admission to educational institutions, including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by the state, other than the minority educational

institutions”.

It also makes it clear that reservation would be “in addition to the existing reservations and subject to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total seats in each category”. The bill was passed by Parliament on January 9.

“For the purposes of this article and article 16, ‘economically weaker sections’ shall be such as may be notified by the State from time to time on the basis of family income and other indicators of economic disadvantage,” the notification read. Amendment of Article 16 stated, “Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any provision for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any economically weaker sections of citizens other than the classes mentioned in clause (4), in addition to the existing reservation and subject to a maximum of ten

per cent of the posts in each category.”

While introducing the Bill in the Parliament, Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot had said that at present, the economically weaker sections of citizens have largely remained excluded from attending the higher educational institutions and public employment on account of their financial incapacity to compete with the persons who are economically more privileged.

According to the objects of the bill, “The directive principles of state policy contained in Article 46 of the Constitution enjoins that the State shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.”

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Nagaland, known for its rich biodiversity, is gradually making its entry into the organic farming market and towards this end efforts are being made to promote organic farming in the state.

With a vision to make Nagaland one of the organic hubs of the country, a society called Nagaland Organic Konnect (NOK) supported by Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) organised a workshop on “Organic farming – Youth & the Future” at Hotel Acacia, here Saturday.

NOK president and Professor (SASRD, NU), Akali Sema, said the society was established on November 26, 2018, with an aim to bring together all stakeholders of organic farming in Nagaland. She said

Dignitaries, NOK anmembers and patrons releasing NOK MoA. (NP)

it envisions to, gradually, transform Nagaland from “organic by default” state to “organic by design” state.

“We would create a robust database of information on organic farming, which is so vital for policy makers of the state,” said Sema.

She said NOK also envisions Nagaland to be the organic hub of the country by making it the leading state in organic agriculture

and organic value chain for north-east region.

Speaking at the inaugural programme as chief guest, advisor for I&PR, SCERT & Village Guards, Toshi Wangtung, said 90% of land in Nagaland was “agro friendly” and that organic farming has big potentials in the state.

Pointing out that Nagaland could be one of the leading states in organic ag-

riculture and organic value chain for the north east region, the advisor queried why the state was not in the forefront amongst the north eastern states.

To promote organic farming in Nagaland, Wangtung said the state needed to have a mechanised/balanced approach and also focus on rural connectivity and power supply.

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GiA row: NPF legislators mount pressure on govt Enforce BEFR 1873 throughout Nagaland: NPRAAF tells govt

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Mounting pressure on the PDA government over the issue of Grant-inAid (GiA), NPF legislators of Phek on Saturday sought a clarification from the government on how Phek district was being denied GiA even after a lapse of almost a year of the funds being cleared by the state finance department.

In a joint statement, Kuzholuzo Neinu, MLA 19 Phek AC; Yitachu, MLA 20 Meluri A/C; Chotisuh Sazo, MLA 18 Chazouba A/C and Kazhienyi Khalo, MLA 17 Chizami A/C, said they were appalled by the “flimsy excuse” of Rural Development (RD) department “in an attempt to shield the PDA mismanagement” of GiA by issuing press release with pompous technical terms to confuse the general public.

They said the claim that the fund was released

to two districts and some blocks in another district had been disavowed by the respective districts.

The legislators said the department was now passing the buck to the Central Ministry’s guidelines for nonpayment of the GiA. “This is nothing short of incompetence on the part of the State government and the department,” they said and asked if the state government and department were not in place to assist the public and accordingly accord them the benefits that the Centre grants.

The MLAs maintained that the department should “not be adherent to safeguard the misdeeds of a few vested interest individual by making unsubstantiated claims at the expense of poor innocent villagers.”

They said the delay of almost a year was uncalled for and the department should take utmost care when it

comes to the schemes that the Centre was providing lest a small and economically weak state like Nagaland was refused further sanctions for misuse and mismanagement of funds.

Further, on the claims of the department that non-availability of bank accounts has been one of the restrictions enforced since the beginning of April 2018, the MLAs asked, if so, the department should explain as to how MGNREGA scheme has been implemented for the past years if so.

They also alleged total violation of the Central Ministry’s guidelines of constituting a high level committee (HLC) and working out a sub-allocation by the HLC for the special additional grant. They said RD department overlooked the matter and changed the approved sub-allocation done by the HLC under the chairmanship of the state

chief secretary. “Would the Chief Minister who is also the Minister In-charge of the RD department, care to explain as to how the sub-allocation given to the communitized departments as per their requirements has been drastically reduced to bare minimum. Was the advice of the Advisor of RD department even taken when the government decided to disregard the High Level Committee?” the MLAs questioned asserting that this act of the government was a declaration of how “this NDPP-led government would continue to undermine the democratic system and the wishes of the people of Nagaland.”

Wokha: Lone NPF legislator of Wokha district, Dr. Chumben Murry, asserted that NPF legislature party led by TR Zeliang was keeping a close watch on the functioning of the PDA government. (Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, JAN 12 (NPN): Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) Saturday appealed to the PDA government to immediately enforce Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) 1873 in the whole state. NPRAAF through its information & publicity wing said this was resolved at its executive council meeting on January 11, 2019 in Dimapur.

The forum also appealed to the government to strictly enforce BEFR 1873 in letter and in spirit to safeguard the indigenous rights of the people of Nagaland by issuing official memorandum enforcing Inner Line Permit (ILP) in all the districts.

NPRAAF said the state of Nagaland Act 1962, Sec 26, which came into

effect from December 1, 1963, clearly states that all laws enforced would continue to be enforced in the state of Nagaland till repealed or modified.

It said BEFR 1873, which was only applicable in Nagaland, should be strictly enforced, under which Inner Line Permit (ILP) was issued and enforced in the Naga Hills since that time.

Forum maintained that the regulation has become even more necessary to be enforced across Nagaland and not only in Dimapur in the backdrop of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016.

NPRAAF said ILP would identify foreigners especially illegal immigrants, illegal foreigners and refugees from the indigenous Nagas. Further, NPRAAF said the regulation would

protect the state from illegal immigrants, illegal foreigners and refugees in applying of Indian citizenship to settle in the state as no other person except the indigenous inhabitant of Nagaland can even acquire Land permanently as per Nagaland Land Revenue Regulation Act 1978.

The forum asserted that state government’s over dependence on Article 371A and taking refuge over it would only spell doom for the Nagas future unless the privileges and patronage the state enjoys under the Government of India was acted upon in deeds.

Reiterating its stance against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, NPRAAF, however, appealed to Nagas to work together to prevent minimum damages following the Bill.

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CAN Youth confers excellence award

Ruovilhoukho Chuzo, Dr. Hovithal Sothlu with sponsors and members of CAN Youth after the award ceremony on January 12. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR JAN 12 (NPN): To promote and support skilled youth, mostly school and college dropouts, CAN Youth conferred its “Excellence Award” to a local craftsman, Ruovilhoukho Chuzo, at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on Saturday.

Speaking as special guest, director, MTF, Dr. Hovithal Sothu, challenged youth of the state to focus on positive things and to do away with the “mediocrity mindset.”

Calling upon youth to be sincere, Sothu said, “Nagas were known for our honesty but now we are rather known for our

unbecoming acts.”

He also called upon the people to be dedicated in their work and follow the culture of dignity of labour.

He also acknowledged and appreciated CAN Youth, chief functionary, Jenpu Rongmei, for his effort and dedication in serving the youth.

Re c i p i e n t o f t h e award, Ruovilhoukho Chuzo, thanked Almighty God for everything and testified to the gathering how God had been helping him in various ways.

In a keynote address, Jenpu Rongmei, gave a brief introduction about CAN Youth and gave a brief explaination of the Excellence Award.

He said the CAN Youth has been giving the award to promote, support and encourage school and college dropouts who have been using their talents to earn a livelihood.

The prog ram was compeered by director, Path Finder’s, Vitono Haralu; Naga Council Dimapur, vice president, K. Ghokheto Chophy, exhorted the gathering; invocation was offered by MTH, Pastoral Care and Counselling, Washi Ozukum; special presentations were given by Gaichungpou Kamei, Sentibenla and Okthem and a vote of thanks by coordinator, Project Spatial CAN Youth, Grace K. Sema.

Siikriinye Mini Hornbill festival to be held in Phek

Led by brand ambassador & convenor of Swachh Bharat Dimapur District, T. Lucas Aier and brand ambassador Swachh Bharat Dimapur District Achum Jami, a Swachh Bharat drive was organized at Supermarket area Dimapur on Saturday in collaboration with DAN and DMC. (NP)

The ongoing road construction between Hotel Tragopan Junction and Nagaland Gate in Dimapur. Work on this has been suspended for some time now and only one lane of traffic is able to pass through this dug up location leading to massive and constant traffic congestions along this stretch. (Mathew K Janger)

DIMAPUR: The state government, in association with Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO), is all set to hold the Siikriinye Mini Hornbill Festival at Phek town from January 15 to 17.

A press release from Siikriinye Mini Hornbill festival media committee stated that Siikriinye is the premier festival of the Chakhesang-Nagas and the state government has branded Phek district as “the land of tradition.”

The three-day festival will be marked by Naga wrestling, traditional fire making, cotton spinning & grass raincoat braiding, earthen pot making, and nettle shawl weaving competitions, and also feature bamboo stilt races, a bamboo pushing game, exhibition stalls, adventure and outdoor activities at Tizu river, grass pelting, bamboo pole climbing, spot jump, log cutting, cock fight, indigenous tune competition, hollering competition, tug of war, traditional cart race, top fight, talent nite etc.

Apart from the Chakhesang community, Pochury Cultural Troupe, Kivikhu Village Cultural Troupe and Team Metamorphosis Wokha will also give special presentations during the festival.

A Mini Marathon (for under 15 girls) will also be held during the festival under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

Further, a signature campaign propagating “Say no to Plastic” will be launched under Swachh Bharat on the theme “Towards greener Phek district.” A Siikriinye Half Marathon under the SVEEP campaign will also be a part of the festival.

SBAK’s 7th Children’s Festival underway

A section of the gathering at the SBAK 7th Children’s Festival on January 11.

DIMAPUR: The Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu’s (SBAK’s) 7th Children’s Festival got underway at Lumithsami village under the theme, “Shine for Jesus” on January 11. The event will conclude on January 13.

A press release by SBAK media cell stated that at the inaugural service, Kakheto Kinny, head GB and ex-minister, welcomed the delegates and participants.

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fear of the Lord and this would impact the society by eradicating much evil.

Children secretary SBAK, Aniholi Aye as speaker of the inaugural service spoke about how children should shine for Jesus right from childhood. She quoted Matthew 5: 16 and said that a person should exhibit faith and faithfulness beginning from childhood.

On Saturday morning, a graduation service was held where 212 Sunday School goers were officially promoted to participate in the youth ministry and Rev. Vitoshe Aye, pastor, Central

Baptist Church Aizuto pronounced blessings on the graduates.

85 Churches participated in the festival and more than 3200 children are attending it. Saturday evening witnessed an extravaganza night which included activities such as ethnic wear display, singing, drama, painting, debate and extempore speech as the main attractions. Inakhu Chishi, youth secretary, Lujeka Assumi, assistant pastor Sumi Baptist Church Kohima and Atoka Chishi, lecturer ATC were the judges for the extravaganza night.

Godown gutted by fire in Phesema Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 12 (NPN): A wooden godown (warehouse) named “New Kohima Agencies” at Dziicharii Phesema near Kohima, was completely gutted by a fire on Saturday around 6:30 pm.

The proprietor informed media persons that altogether 720 cartons of cigarettes, including some chips, biscuits and milk dairy products worth a few crores were destroyed in an area of around 16,000 sq. feet.

The intervention of two fire tenders doused the fire and prevented its further spread to neighbouring houses and the jungle. According to the sources the fire was suspected to have started by a fire made to burn garbage near the godown. Police said there were no human casualties.

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SASU on proxy teachers DIMAPUR: Saptiqa Area Students Union (SASU) held a general consultative meeting pertaining to the welfare of Saptiqa Government High School (SGHS) on January 12, where the house unanimously decided to ban the practice of “impersonation of legally appointed teachers”.

A press release from SASU president, Toino Awomi stated that at a time when education has become very competitive in urban areas, where students are taught by well qualified teachers, the academic career of students in Saptiqa area cannot be compromised where qualified government appointed teachers neglect their duties for whatever reasons and choose to practice the infamous system of impersonation by illegally installing proxies against their post.

The house pointed out that the career of students could not be compromised due to the negligence of teachers and it called upon the school administration to start their academic session as per government prescribed norms.

Furthermore, the house also asked non teaching staff posted at Government High School Saptiqa to remain at their place of posting.

SASU cautioned that on failure to comply with the resolution, the union will not hesitate to report defaulters to the appropriate office which may affect the defaulting person's service. The meeting was attended by STH Saptiqa, GB Association Saptiqa, Saptiqa Area People's Organization, Dobashis and Adhoc Council Saptiqa.

news in Brief DC office Mokokchung on farewell: Deputy Commissioner’s office Mokokchung has informed all concerned that a farewell program for DC Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal is scheduled for January 15 from 1 p.m. at the DC’s Bungalow. All head of offices and staff, NGOs, public leaders, ward authorities, GBs and public have been requested to attend the program.

DNTE elects new team: Diphupar NkonjanTonphyaktsu Ekhung (DNTE), during a meeting on January 4, elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2019 to 2024. The new team is led

by Yanarao Tsopoe as chairman and Thunglamo Jami as general secretary along with three other members. The house also elected Dr. Y. Y Tsopoe and Pankathung Ovung as advisors. Altogether, eight representatives and three audit members were selected during the meeting.

Kidima second shareholders’ Kohima picnic: Kidima second shareholders’ Kohima will be organising a picnic on January 26, 11 a.m. at Kisama. All members/shareholders from far or near have been requested partake in the arranged picnic without fail.

MKCPB to celebrate Magh Utsav festival: Mech Kachari Community Purana Bazaar (MKCPB) will be celebrating Magh Utsav festival on January 13, 9 a.m. at Mandeville Garden, Purana Bazaar. All the members of the community have been requested to attend the festival.

DLSU consultative meeting: Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union (DLSU) has convened a consultative meeting for January 15, 3:30 pm at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. DLSU has requested all its senior leaders and officials to attend the meeting without fail.

NPGN/NNC appoints new kilo kilonser: The NPGN/NNC government has appointed Vikiye Sumi as its new kilo kilonser.

NPGN/NNC MIP, in a press note said that all official matters pertaining to the NPGN/NNC government shall be implemented under him as per the directive of the collective leadership.

Road construction dedicated in Mokokchung Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 12 (NPN): A dedicatory program for the two lane road construction with paved shoulders from km 168.000 to km 183.783 (Yisemyong to Unger) in the Mokokchung to Tuli section of National Highway 61 (under EPC Mode in the state of Nagaland) was held January 12 morning at Mongsenyimti compound ground.

The dedicatory prog ram was attended by De puty Commissioner M o k o k c h u n g, b e s i d e s members from Mongsenyimti, Chuchuyimlang, Unger and Ungma village councils. Representatives from Ao Students Conference (AKM), Langpangkong Tzukong Mungdang, Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) Mokokchung, NH (PWD) Mokokchung Division also spoke in the program.

Officials of various Mokokchung district based organizations and district administration officials at the dedicatory program on January 12. (NP)

The Mokokchung DC said that the land holding system in the state was very different from other states where the village councils have a big say in the land systems. He therefore called upon the village councils to take the right initiatives in all developmental works.

Akato Zhimomi, contractor, in his speech stated that

this will be the first designed road for Mokokchung district. He also sought the cooperation and support of all the people in order to make it a better road.

A number of people also gave brief speeches where almost all the speakers spoke about extending their support and cooperation towards the project. They

further urged the contractor to construct a good quality and long lasting road.

The program was chaired by Rev Dr. Noklen Lkr. The invocation was pronounced by Rev. Imti Ozukum, Mongsenyimti Compound Baptist Church.

The vote of thanks was delivered by contractor K. Bendang Pongen.

NSDU celebrates Silver Jubilee in Kohima

Kenilo Apon speaking at the program. (NP) Correspondent

Kohima, Jan 12 (NPN): Nagaland Secretariat Drivers' Union (NSDU) celebrated its silver jubilee at State Academy Hall, Kohima on Saturday.

Gracing the occasion as the special guest, Kenilo Apon, secretary

Transport, paid tributes to pioneers and founders of the union for their farsighted vision.

While urging the members to introspect and retrospect both on its failures and success, he advised them to carry on the flames of vision of the founders and continue to work for the welfare and benefit of the union.

The members were also encouraged to serve the government with sincerity and dedication and to always strive to improve themselves.

Stating that the secretariat drivers have more responsibilities, Apon reminded them to uphold the prestige and integrity of their services through punctuality and discipline.

Apon added that a person with a high office does not necessarily earn

respect because he is so placed. Rather, he said, respect has to be earned through ethical means, actions and values that a person has in his life.

Apon urged members of the union to rededicate themselves to their duties and conduct themselves professionally and with discipline in the days to come.

Commemorating the celebration, a souvenir was also released by the special guest.

Special invitee, Sevilie Angami, first president of NSDU also spoke on the occasion. The program was chaired by Neiketoy Dzeyie which started off with Rev. Phomlee Van, Phom Baptist Church Kohima invoking God's blessings.

Dimapur Police Crime reports

The two arrested on extortion and armed robbery charges on January 9.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police, through its Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police/PRO, has released a list of its crime reports covering both December 2018 and January 2019. For all the arrests, cases have been registered at the relevant Police Stations and investigations are on.

4 arrested on extortion charges On receipt of multiple complaints of extortion and armed robbery from commercial vehicles, Dimapur Police Anti

Extortion Team (AET) arrested two miscreants from Burma Camp Bazar area on January 9. The individuals were identified as Asheto Chophy and Akheto Yeptho. Both admitted to involvement in multiple acts of extortion and armed robbery along the stretch between Burma Camp and 2 1/2 Mile Dimapur. One .22 pistol with magazine and three live rounds with some cash were seized from them.

Again on January 10, the AET apprehended one person from Sangtamtilla area for extorting money from truck drivers and seized Rs. 8100 from his possession. The apprehended person was identified as Atoka Awomi (22 yrs) RSI of NSCN (I-M), whose present address is Toluzuma, Dimapur.

In another incident on December 16, Dimapur police along with the AET, while on duty at Rail Bazar Dimapur, apprehended one person for collecting illegal

tax from vegetable vendors.

The arrested accused was identified as Herato Zhimo, (Present address Sematilla Dimapur).

3 arrest for robbery, theft On December 27, 2018, on receipt of information about a Scorpio (White color) vehicle being snatched from a victim at Purana Bazar, Dimapur Police traced the vehicle to Wangram colony, Purana Bazar and recovered it from the possession of one Horthing Kapai.

On December 18, Dimapur Police apprehended one Shikato Awomi from Burma Camp, Dimapur while he was trying to steal a Scooty which was parked near Burma Camp Police Point.

On December 29, one Babu Ali (20 yrs) S/o Abdul Uhab of Dodo colony, PSKhatkhati, Karbi Anglong, Assam was apprehended from Dimapur Railway Station platform for committing theft.

NPF Dimapur backs MLAs’ GiA statement DIMAPUR: NPF Dimapur division has fully endorsed the statement issued by its MLAs, Azheto Zhimomi and Moatoshi Longkumer in regard to sanction of Grant-in-Aid (GiA) of Rs. 96 crores which was supposed to be implemented in all 74 RD blocks of the state.

In a press release, NPF Dimapur division president, Er. Rhonthungo M Ovung and general secretary, Itokhu Chophi has charged the departmental officers of shifting blame, citing lack of documents and blaming the VDBs for not submitting proposals on time which, it said, was a delay tactic for reasons best known to them.

It strongly urged the PDA government to immediately release the fund to all beneficiaries as per the central ministry guidelines.

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4: Y. M. Jami, exhorting the students of LMESU during its General Conference, on January 10. 5: (Insets) Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, and Rev. Razouvizo Tetso. Viswema Christian Youth presenting a special number at the SAYU conference. 6: Angami priests and nuns presenting a song at the ACU meet and convention in Phevima, Dimapur. 7: Imnatiba speaking at the LKM 2019 conference concluding day.

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR: A number of organizations have been holding their annual and general conferences in the period between 2018 and 2019. The following are reports of the conferences of Chakhroma Baptist Thenuko Krotho, Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland, Pesocha Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho, Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union, Southern Angami Youth Union, Angami Catholic Union and Langpangkong Kaketshir Mongdang.

C B T K Wo m e n ’ s Conference underway in Medziphema: The 58th Chakhroma Baptist Women’s (Chakhroma Baptist Thenuko Krotho - CBTK) Conference began on January 11 after a solemn inaugural ceremony dedicated by Rev. Lhouzoviu Shüya at Sepruoliezie Baptist Church, Medziphema town. The conference will end on January 13.

A press release by CBTK president Vilezono Khroitsu and secretary, Neibounuo Khro stated that in his dedicatory address, Rev. Lhouzoviu called upon all Christians to be true to God, reposing

faith in Him which would ultimately serve the purpose of God’s love through His blessings.

Altogether, 818 women members from 36 Churches under Chakhroma region have registered and the host Church expressed confidence that participation of members will easily cross the estimated 1500. Chakhroma Baptist Thenuko Krotho (CBTK) conducts its general convention every three years and the one underway is one of the largest with the most participation to date.

Resource speakers include Ravikhoü Kera, director, ABTK; Neisewheno Siria, chaplain, White Memorial Ministry, CBCNEI; Visasieü Dolie, NBCC women secretary and Müzivolü Thakro, chairperson, TBC, Chümoukedima.

Gorkha Baptist Churches annual conference begins: The 11th Annual Conference of the Association of the Gorkha Baptist Churches Nagaland (AGBCN), hosted by Nepali Baptist Church Phek, commenced on January 11 under the theme “New life, New vision” at Christian Mission Higher Secondary nagalandpost.com Poll School, Phek.

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Nuvosai Vese and vice chair man of Oriental College Kohima, Gopal Basnet, also exhorted the gathering.

AGBCN executive secretar y Santabir Rai made the introductions and also led in adoption of the conference program.

Besides devotion and prayer services, the conference will include a business session on Saturday and morning Bible studies.

The conference, to conclude on January 13 evening, has more than 250 delegates from affiliated Nepali and Gorkha Baptist Churches across the State.

PBKK Conference & Songfest underway: The Pesocha Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho (PBKK) Houzha mu Tsalinyi Va-43 (43rd convention and song festival), under the theme “Called and chosen” (2 Peter 1: 3-15) started on January 11 at Chüziema ground hosted by Chüziema Baptist Church (CBC).

A press release from the PBKK organisers stated that the conference & songfest is held every four years, with all youths from 32 Northern Angami Baptist Churches and one fellowship. The registration desk recorded 1026 delegates including Church leaders, organisers and other individuals.

The service was led

by Kethovilie Sachü, vice president PBKK, and Dziesevituo Zatsu and Keneinuo were the cantor and pianist. Scripture was read by Vilakuo Mezhier, Rüsoma BKK. Special praises were presented by Thejaneinuo Kiewhuo, Chedema BKK, Botsa BKK, Tuophema BKK, Chiecha Basa BKK and word recitation by

Ziezou BKK. Greetings was delivered by Rüguolie Haralu, president PBKK. Later in the second session, a choir and solo singing competition was conducted. The judges for this were Khrietuolie Sorhie, music secretary PBKK, Rheizetuoü Sorhie, assistant music secretary PBKK, Kenongol Tase, music secretary Japfüphiki BKK Khriephreo Vimerha, music secretary, CBKK and Sedevikho Gwirie, music secretary, NBKK. It was compered by Keneihekhonuo Sachü and Ruokuoneituo Zhale.

The speakers for the three-day program are Rev. Tseibu Rutsa, president, Leaders for Christ International, Dr. Kethoser Kevichüsa, speaker RZIM, Kehovi Tase, JBCC and Ruokuoleü Seyie, associate pastor, Peraciezie Baptist Church.

The praise and worship was led by Koinonia Baptist Church youth praise team.

On Saturday, Kehovi Tase, travelling pastor & field secretary, Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council was the speaker in the morning service on the theme “Where can I go from your Spirit” (Psalms139: 7). The event will culminate on Sunday after worship service.

LMRSU holds general conference: Lotha Middle Range Students’ Union (LMRSU) held its 13th General Conference under the theme “Wisdom is more important than knowledge” from January 9 to 11 at Akuk Village.

A press release from LMRSU stated that Nagaland conservator of forests, Y.M. Jami, graced the evening session of the sec-

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conference hall and invoked God’s blessings.

Rev. N. Paphino and Rev. Razouvizo Tetso, NCRC evangelist were the speakers while Viswema Christian Youth presented a special number followed by lightning of 32 candles symbolizing the 32nd session. More than 500 delegates from 14 Southern Angami Christian Revival Churches (CRCs) are attending the conference.

ACU leaders meet and convention: Angami Catholic Union (ACU) is holding its 2nd Leaders Meet and 11th Convention under the theme, “Rooted and Build up in Christ”, at the campus of St. Clare Higher Secondary School ( S C H S S ) a t P h ev i m a (Kacharigoan) in Dimapur from January 11.

A press release from ACU publicity committee member, Max Marius Khieya stated that Vikepelhou Lucas Meyase and R. Rocus Chasie were the resource persons on Saturday.

R. Rocus Chasie spoke on the topic, “Catholic Social Teaching”. Speaking in the second session, Chasie also talked about “Christian life”. The speaker stressed on integrating one’s faith in the workplace while speaking on the topic “Exemplary Catholic in Workplace”. Chasie asked the gathering to make “work” a “prayer”.

Earlier, during the first session, Vikepelhou Lucas Meyase spoke on the theme, “Family - The Miniature Church”.

In the third session, Angami priests and nuns and five ACU regions Chakhro Angami Catholic Union (CACU), Northern Angami Catholic Union (NACU) , Kohima Town

Angami Catholic Union ( K TA C YA ) , We s t e r n Angami Catholic Union (WACU) and Southern Angami Union (SACU) presented songs as part of a talent showcase.

Participants attended Eucharist in the morning where Rev. Fr. P.J Thomas, parish priest, Holy Cross Dimapur officiated and Angami Catholic Women Association choir led the songs. Later in the evening, participants took part in “adoration & healing” service led by Tabor Ministry.

Chosel Joseph and Thekrunei Edward invoked God’s blessings; Vizohenuo Victoria and Rovikono Roselyn read from the Bible; Kikruneilie Clement and Viketo Linus pronounced benediction during different programs.

About 500 delegates from all Angami inhabited areas of Kohima and Dimapur are attending the ACU leaders meet and convention. The three-day ACU meet hosted by St. Leo Church, Phevima will culminate on Sunday.

LKM conference concludes: The Langpangkong Kaketshir Mongdang (LKM) conference 2019 held in Akhoya under the theme “Pokchi Yonrak”, concluded with advisor for Industries & Commerce, NIDC, Imnatiba as the guest of honour.

Imnatiba, in his speech emphasized on the importance of a “sports vision” for a player, choosing their interest wisely and finding a game they fit in. He added that commitment was the basis of excelling in any field, even up to the national and international levels. Imnatiba suggested that it will be good if spon-

sor’s scheme for sports are promoted with a view to support and encourage talent and create a pool of sportspersons. He said that life had many options and it was the need of the hour to create a new generation of globally conscious youth passionate about bringing lasting change.

Imlimeren Jamir, director Rural Development exhorted the student community based on the topic “Know your potential.”

He spoke on the importance of planning a career and knowing the self and asked the students where they stood in the present ever changing competitive world.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by outgoing official of LKM, Amenla. Akhoya Baptist Church associate pastor invoked God’s presence for the program followed by a brief flashback of the whole event by the media & publicity committee.

Mapulila Imsong presented a song and Oshilu Jamir, secretary for local planning committee Akhoya and I Chubasenba Lkr, convenor LKM planning committee thanked all those who helped organize and conduct the conference.

Meanwhile, the 32nd LKM general conference nominated a new set of office-bearers to lead the 33rd LKM for the tenure 2019-2023 on January 11 at the Akhoya Students’ Librar y & Conference Hall. The team is led by Washimong (Wameken) as president, Tiakumzuk (Chuchuyimlang) as vice president, and Temjentoshi (Changtongya) as general secretary, with five others.

Acharya interacts with students in Thandla, MP Nagaland BJP at national convention

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ond day as special guest. In his speech, he emboldened the students to look beyond government jobs and explore other opportunities in which they can excel. He also highlighted the pattern of landholding in Nagaland where only 11 % of the forest area is controlled by the government and the remaining area is owned by the community.

Jami also stated that natural resources could be utilized not only to earn a livelihood but also to create opportunities for others as well. He added that this however should be done remembering to make sure it is a sustainable practice in order to conserve and protect the resources and wildlife of the region.

The release also stated that EAC Sanis, James Renpi Kikon also give a presentation on career guidance for competitive exams.

Advisor for Horticulture, Mhathung Yanthan graced the conference as special guest, and Y. L Jami, spoke on the theme “Wisdom is more important than knowledge.”

Pastor, Meshangpen Village Baptist Church, Emithung Lotha prayed and blessed the new team of LMRSU. 32nd SAYU conference commences: The 32nd Southern Angami Youth Union (SAYU) conference hosted by Viswema Christian Revival Church (VCRC) commenced on January 11. It will culminate on January 13.

A press release from SAYU information and publicity committee convener, Neiketou Theyo stated that on the first day, Rev. Dr. N. Paphino, president NCRC inaugurated the

Governor Acharya and others with students and teachers of Government College, Thandla on January 11.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor, PB Acharya interacted with students of Government College and Government Excellence Higher Secondary School in Thandla, Madhya Pradesh on January 11.

According to a press

release by the PRO to Governor, Acharya in his interaction, urged students to continue working hard and achieve their goals by empowering themselves with knowledge. He also encouraged the students to be ‘Game Changers’ and

socially accountable, adding that when they come out, they should be an assets of society and be employable.

Work culture should be embraced with a positive attitude to entrepreneurship, he added.

He encouraged stu-

dents to complete their education and develop their community and society. Asserting that education was one of the most important instruments for men and women, Acharya said, “We should not become a job seeker and instead become a job giver.” He encouraged teachers to be dedicated in imparting knowledge and the right set of skill training to the students so that they could stand on their own once they pass out.

The Governor who is currently in Thandla to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Vedik Sammelan at Maharshi Dayanand Sevashram, as the Chief Guest on January 12, was accompanied by DC of Thandla, Prabal Sepeha and Thandla SP, Mehesh Chand Jain.

BJP legislators from Nagaland in New Delhi to attend the BJP National Convention.

DIMAPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) National Convention with all state and central MP’s and MLA’s and state BJP organization office bearers, was held at Ramleela Ground, New Delhi.

Nagaland House, New Delhi, PRO (IPR) in a press release said that, from Nagaland, dy. chief minister, Y. Patton and state BJP president Temjen Imna

Along were accompanied by nine ministers and advisor’s along with 54 BJP organization office bearers to the convention. All together, the delegation that attended the convention had 65 members.

According to Y. Patton, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the two day convention, and a temporary PMO office was also set up at the venue for the Prime

Minister and his team. More than 15,000 delegates from across the country attended the convention. Chief ministers & dy. chief ministers of all BJP ruled states were also present. The release added that according to Patton, Narendra Modi, National BJP party president Amit Shah, senior Union Cabinet Ministers and top BJP organization leaders spoke in the convention.

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Shutdown cripples life in Tripura tribal areas

Dawn-to-dusk bandh called by tribal political parties against police firing hits life in TTAADC areas in Tripura on Saturday.

Agartala, Jan 12 (PTI): Normal life was crippled in the tribal council area of Tripura on Saturday during the dawnto-dusk bandh called by five indigenous parties to protest against the police firing at Madhabbari earlier this week.

The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) comprises two-third of the state’s territory and is home to the tribals, who constitute a third of the state’s population. Khumulwng town, the headquarters of the tribal council and around 18 km from here, wore a deserted look as shops downed their shutters, markets remained closed and vehicles stayed off the roads.

Schools, colleges and government offices also

remained closed, the police said. On Tuesday, seven people were injured at Madhabbari in West Tripura district when the police and the paramilitary forces resorted to lathi-charge and fired in the air to disperse those protesting against the citizenship bill.

T h e p a r t i e s, w h o called the bandh, are the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT-Tipraha), Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipura (INPT), Twipra State Party (TSP), National Conference of Tripura (NCT) and Tripura People’s Party (TPP).

The entire tribal council area remained peaceful so far and no untoward incident was reported from any part of the council area, and no one was arrested, said Subrata Chakraborty, the state additional inspector

Head of govt nominated panel on Assam quits

Sikkim CM launches ‘One Family, One Job’ scheme

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Former Union tourism secretary M P Bezbaruah, who was appointed as the head of a government nominated committee to assess the quantum of seats to be reserved in the Assam Assembly for the Assamese, has declined the offer. Bezbaruah is the fifth member of the high-level panel who has refused to be a part of the committee, which will also assess the quantum of seats to be reserved in the local bodies in Assam for the Assamese people besides providing other safeguards.

“I have conveyed to the Home Ministry that it is untenable for me to continue in the committee when the representatives of the civil society refused to be part of the committee. Being head of a committee, without civil society members, does not make any sense,” Bezbaruah told PTI. Those who have already quit the panel set up by the home ministry include the two presidents of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, Nagen Saikia and Rongbong Terang, educationist Mukunda Rajbangshi and a nominee of the influential All Assam Students’ Union (AASU). The members had refused to be part of the committee, formed on January 6 under Clause 6 of the 1985 Assam Accord, to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, which they said posed a threat to Assamese culture and identity. Others nominated to be a part of the panel included former IAS officer Subhash Das, former editor of The Sentinel Dhirendra Nath Bezboruah and advocate general of Assam Ramesh Borpatragohain.

Pawan Chamling (File) Ga n g to k , Ja n 1 2 (IANS): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Saturday launched ‘One Family, One Job’ scheme that envisions employment to a member of every family which does not have a government job in the state.

He also declared that all loan debts in the farming and agriculture sector would be revoked. Chamling, the longest serving Chief Minister in independent India, personally handed out temporary appointment letters to two beneficiaries from each of the 32 Assembly constituencies in the state as a token gesture to kickstart the scheme during ‘Rojgar Mela 2019’ at the packed Paljor stadium here.

Chamling’s Sikkim Democratic Font government earlier announced that 20,000 youths would immediately be given temporary jobs under the scheme.

Once the formal launch of the programme was over, the officials took over and carried out the job of distributing appointment letters.

In all, 11,772 people were issued appointment letters on Saturday itself. Chamling said the rest would get the documents very soon. Amid loud cheers and tumultuous slogan shouting ‘Pawan Chamling Zindabad’, the

general (law and order).

“There were road blockades by the bandh supporters at least in three places. Those are Kalacherra, S K Para and Neilahabari in Dhalai district, Sachirambari in South Tripura district, Amarpur and Takcherra in Gomati district,” the AIG said.

When contacted, Radha Charan Debbarma, TTAADC chief executive member and a prominent leader of the opposition CPI(M), said the situation in the tribal council area remained peaceful.

“Over 1,800 schools a n d e i g h t c o l l e ge s i n TTAADC are closed and no employee turned up in offices. Everything, including markets and shops, remained closed and vehicles remained off the roads,” Debbarma said.

northeast RPF rescued 669 children in 2018 Guwahati, Jan 12 (PTI): The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued 669 minor boys and girls from railway stations and trains under the Northeast Frontier Railway and arrested nine traffickers during the year 2018, a spokesman said Saturday.

Most of the children were rescued while they were being trafficked and the traffickers were arrested while they were trying to take the girls outside the state by trains.

Five minor boys had run away from there homes in Nagaland’s Rangapahar area of Dimapur last month and three of them were rescued from Brahmaputra Mail. On the basis of information provided by them, the remaining two were rescued from Jan Shatabdi Express at Lumding.

The rescued boys were handed over to their respective parents after proper identification. In another case, a minor boy reported missing was rescued from Chandigarh Express at Katihar Railway station and handed over to his parents after proper identification, he added. The RPF has been successfully rescuing run away child as well as child from the clutch of traffickers regularly, the spokesman said.

Rescued children are normally handed over to their parents or various NGOs like Child Line.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

NPP to contest Arunachal election alone, says Conrad I ta nag ar , Ja n 1 2 (PTI): The National Peoples Party, which is part of the BJP-led coalition North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) would contest the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections alone, NPP president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has said.

“The NPP plans to contest as many Assembly seats as possible in Arunachal Pradesh alone while remaining a partner of the NEDA,” he told reporters here Friday.

Terming NEDA as a platform to plan for economic development, he said that all parties are free to maintain their respective identity which the NPP would do.

That is why despite alliance with Arunachal Pradesh’s ruling BJP government, the NPP would fight Assembly seats alone, the NPP president said.

Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh are due along with the Lok Sabha elections.

The NPP is part of the BJP-led N Biren Singh government in Manipur and also of the Neiphiu Rio led NDDP government in Nagaland. The BJP is a junior coalition partner in the Conrad K Sangma government in Meghalaya. The Meghalaya chief minister, who also holds charge of the Finance portfolio said

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he would call a conclave of all North East Finance ministers for close interstate cooperation which would immensely benefit the region.

Responding to questions from scribes, he said the Meghalaya government has already adopted a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) bill. On Thursday the Meghalaya Cabinet passed a resolution opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

He said the NPP will be meeting in the coming days to decide on the future course of action of the party with regards to the Citizenship Bill. On ongoing mining in his state, he said that that has been going on since British time illegally but the NPP government had termed it illegal and the state administration has taken bold steps to check it as 1,000 cases of illegal mining were registered during last two years.

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Chief Minister declared that the temporary/ad hoc appointments being given now would be regularised over the next five years, and all of them would become permanent government employees.

At present recruitments are being made for Group C and Group D posts in 12 government departments.

“We are giving appointments for 26 different posts, including chowkidar (guard), maali (gardener), ward attendents in hospitals and other health facilities, village police guards and assistant village librarians.

He said budget allocations have been made for 89 days in the current financial year for paying emoluments to the new recruits, and fresh provisions would be made in the next financial year.

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Opposition wants helpless govt: Modi

TN CM rejects allegations in Kodanad break-in case

CBI in their respective state and asked why they were afraid and what irregularities they have done.

At the same time, he mentioned about his experiences with the central agencies during the UPA rule.

“Despite being harassed by the UPA government for years when I was Gujarat CM, we didn’t ban entry of CBI in state,” he said.

The prime minister said 10-per cent reservation in education and government jobs for the youth from economically weaker sections will enhance the confidence of ‘New India’ and asserted that the new arrangement will not encroach upon anyone’s rights.

Modi said that for the first time in the country’s history, there has not been any charge of corruption against a government.

The BJP rule has proved that the country can be run without corruption, he added. He said earlier governments saw farmers (annadata) as only ‘matdata’ (voters), while his government was constantly trying to address challenges faced by them.

New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Dubbing the antiBJP grand alliance as an “failed experiment”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday the opposition parties are coming together as they want to form a ‘majboor’ (helpless) government to promote nepotism and corruption, whereas the BJP wants a strong dispensation for all-round development.

Modi also attacked the Congress over the Ram Temple issue, saying it doesn’t want a solution to the Ayodhya dispute and is creating hurdles through its lawyers. Addressing the BJP’s National Convention, the prime minister said the parties that were formed primarily to oppose the Congress and its culture have now join hands with it.

“We want a strong government so that we can put an end to corruption.

These days there is a failed experiment taking place in the country which is known as the grand alliance. They have all gathered together to make a helpless government. They don’t want a strong government which will lead to shut down of their shops,” Modi said.

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and there is no iota of truth in it,” he said.

Making a statement before the media here, Palaniswami said the probe who reveal who was behind the incident, even as he charged that it was an attempt to “malign Amma”, referring to late chief minister J Jayalalithaa.

In April 2017, the security guard of the Kodanad estate, Jayalalithaa’s retreat home in the hilly district of the Nilgiris, was found dead.

It emerged during the probe that Jayalalithaa’s former driver C Kanagaraj and K V Sayan had allegedly plotted the crime.

A total of 10 people had been arrested in the case, with a charge sheet also being filed later.

However, Kanagaraj and Sayan’s wife and daughter were killed in separate road accidents during the probe, even as another employee of the property was found dead, in a case of suspected suicide.

On Saturday, Palaniswami said the accused people, some of whom reportedly spoke in the video, had appeared in court 22 times in connection with the case so far, and questioned why they did not share the same in the court. “ T h e y a r e s ay i n g such new things in an attempt to divert the case,”he said,adding that some of them were already facing other cases, including under POCSO, besides robbery.

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Chennai, Jan 12 (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Saturday rejected allegations made against him by those accused in the Kodanad esNarendra Modi (File) tate break-in case, saying His comments come the police would probe the after the BSP-Samajwadi matter.

Party announced their alliReferring to former Teance in the politically crucial helka editor Samuel Mathew Uttar Pradesh, in which the releasing a video in Delhi on BJP had won maximum Friday, in which the accused seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha allegedly linked him to the polls. “They want a helpless break-in, Palaniswami degovernment so that they can nied his involvement. indulge in corruption. We The All India Anna want a strong government Dravida Munnetra Kaso that we can put an end zhagam (AIADMK) Joint to corruption. They want Coordinator further said a helpless government so that a police case had been that they can do good for filed in the matter and that their relatives. We want a “strong action” would be strong government so that taken against those who we can usher development released the video. for everyone (sabka saath, He suspected a “posabka vikas),” he said. litical” motive behind the He also slammed the matter, even as the opposigovernments of Andhra tion DMK demanded that Pradesh, West Bengal, he step down to facilitate a Chhattisgarh for withdraw‘fair’ probe. ing general consent to the “Yesterday (Friday), former Tehelka editor Samuel Mathews had released a video which links me to an incident (break-in) that happened in Amma’s Kodanad estate on April 24, 2017. This (charge) is New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): Delhi’s air Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Noida and Greater completely contrary to facts quality was recorded in ‘severe’ category Noida recorded ‘severe’ air quality, it Saturday due to reduced wind speed even said.

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S r i nag a r , Ja n 1 2 (PTI): National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Saturday said if his party is elected to power with a majority in the upcoming assembly elections, it would establish a truth and reconciliation commission to probe killings in Jammu and Kashmir.

He also asserted that Kashmir is fundamentally a political problem and only reconciliation and dialogue within the state as well as with Pakistan can afford a way forward.

Farooq Abdullah, a member of Parliament from Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency, was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

He said his son and NC vice president Omar Abdullah had already spoken about the need to establish a truth and reconciliation commission in the state.

“He (Omar) has already asked for it. We hope that God brings our party into power strongly and we do not have to stand on crutches (referring to coalition),” he said when asked if the NC came to power would the killings of civilians in 2016 and from earlier be probed.

Farooq Abdullah (File) Farooq Abdullah said his party would announce the commission the very day it takes over the reins of the state.

“This will be a great thing that we will announce on the very day when the new gover nment takes over… that we will appoint such a commission and see to it that the results are brought before the people not only in Jammu and Kashmir, but in the rest of the world,” he said.

The former Union minister also said that his party would not support ‘Operation All-out’ launched by the security forces against the militants. “How can we support something where there is suppression? It is not a question of ‘all out’.

We don’t want our people

to suffer, that they will be beaten in their homes. It has never been part of the NC’s policy,” he said.

He said the party would not support any violence or violation of human rights.

“Everyone is free, we live in a free country. Therefore, we, as a government, will have to see that freedom of people (and) expression is not curbed,” Farooq Abdullah told reporters.

The NC president expressed hope that a new government at the Centre would initiate dialogue with all stakeholders in Kashmir.

“If New Delhi can be a part of unconditional talks with Taliban, why can’t it initiate an unconditional dialogue in Kashmir?

“Government of India previously held unconditional talks with different stakeholders during the tenure of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but unfortunately, the tempo could not be maintained,” he said. He said if the party is elected with a resounding mandate, it would put forth a strong front against forces “that are contriving to harm state’s identity and its interest”. On the occasion, several political activists joined the National Conference.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 36 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

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Poll fraud

hile the reservation issue for ST/SC as a national policy is being justified on the ground of providing an opportunity to jump the queue for the so-called economically deprived sections among the SC and ST, the economic and moral arguments are specious as the economy or ethical standards of conduct are not entities that exist in a vacuum. When those who feel they are not in a position to leverage the best they can out of the social system, they re-engineer it democratically or otherwise. One cannot pay lip service to democracy and impose the same social conditions that led to the disparate development in the first place. The reservation issue which has surpassed the 50% limit today is an abstraction layer that represents the reality of our society. It would be more enlightening if the issue of reservation has with it, the required data from surveys on the areas and people that are considered less developed so as to provide a broad picture for implementation of the policy. Unlike caste-based reservation that has with it certain history of bias and prejudices; reservations within tribal societies has more to do with their economic disparity. However, it should be acknowledged that reservations only serve the individual and not the society or community and the growth of a creamy layer has instead added another issue to it. This should be understood in the light of how quota is being sought to be increased; a situation driven by the fact that there are scores of communities within the ambit and with competitiveness increasing, the capability to absorb has also significantly decreased. As in other developed societies, the objective of any section is to increase its economic clout. The core issue is on building and preparing the youth and which is addressed through quality education. Even today, many colleges in areas that are economically less privileged, do not have full teachers and some do not even have infrastructures; not to mention roads that are not motor able for half the year during monsoon. While it may have served some usefulness; perhaps the issue of reservations need to be addressed through healthy discussions so as to identify the causes and factors for deprivations.

It would be more than helpful if statistics on the demographic growth and distribution of wealth is documented for better acquaintance with the objective. Away from the issue of reservations for SC/ ST could be highlighted if demands for ending the decades of quota policy was to be mooted. Would that be the end of the world for the affected or would further impetus for liberal central grant for education and research etc and development of such infrastructures be far reaching? The bottom line is that a country of a billion people cannot live up to its potential unless more people at the bottom of the pyramid are educated and equipped with tools that contribute to the overall development. The main issue of job is about creation and availability which the political parties seem not to be bothered since it is election year. Therefore, making it a political achievement is a fraud on the people because the upper caste today dominate the job market and giving reservation them more on the basis of economy is only promoting hegemony.

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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All the people like us are we, and everyone else is They. ~ Rudyard Kipling

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

Post-mortem

The smile matters, as it is also the factor

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eeling dejected, totally devastated and gradually sulking despite New Year resolutions should not to be hampered and deterred, and therefore at all costs be countered and also by all means. If these negative factors allowed creeping into our minds, then it is natural and thus obvious that the body gets affected. Mind is the most important agency that keeps the body fit, and once it gets affected, then other parts of the body will follow through. We live in a world of anxiety and insecurity that have led to depression compounded by other related problems. It is unfortunate that the young India is currently caught up in the web of intense cut-throat competition and too-high expectations piling up to work pressures leading to suicidal tendencies.

What then the way out? Leave all that baggage behind, because year 2018 passed by and none can bring back the year 2018. What then is the use of harping over the things that went by and so one should live by the present and move on. Those who have been living in the past should leave those thoughts behind and cheer up because the present would certainly usher new possibilities and vicissitudes. Taking the problems on its own stride and managing them with grit and determination ought to be the core principle particularly of those who have been meted out and confronted with all sorts of problems.

One should not buckle under pressure.

Rather should be in a position to take on without succumbing to give-in to the impending problems.

In a given situation what would be the best possibility is to bury those thoughts behind and start cheering up and keep moving on. Brooding on and on will never lead to anything drastically different or alter the pastor the present. It is not just a philosophy, theology or something that is given as a remedy, but smiling is by and large scientific and pragmatic. In tune to this, the latest research published b Psychology Today exhorts that cheerfulness is not a personality trait. It’s a virtue. It’s something plausible and possible and therefore one can cultivate and nurture smiling and all of us can build on it.

It’s is the need of the hour and over a period of time we failed to pursue and made that to work.

The study categorically points out that cheerfulness is part of human nature and thus become normal characteristic. It should also be part of hope and optimism, so that everyone could live at ease and have a smooth passage

with better living environment. Whatever may be the contextual specificities there should be a space for people to laugh out and people have resorted to smiling despite hardships and mounting problems. While substantiating the author of Get The Life You Love and Live delineates that “The ability to remain joyful and laugh often can be developed with a bit of patience and understanding of what matter in life.

It’s important to make cheerfulness our life goal.”

Many hardly could take it. However, an age-old saying views that those who have everything are happy because of the fact that the material factors contribute to their happiness.

In reality it’s not true. Those who have everything are not happy. They have their own problems and live on certain support paraphernalia to forget their worries and anxieties; whereas the poor and those without any material support-base live and lead a happy life. To be cheerful is not something to be bought but rather be acquired.

There are many things that make us to be cheerful and one should find ways to be cheerful. In tune to this, a renowned social psychologist Barbara L. Fredrickson, known for her specific studies on human emotion, says, “When you are young, other people orchestrate your enjoyment of life.

Your parents keep you entertained, and in college, your friends make sure you are okay. But after that, the scaffolding of having a good day is taken away, and nobody is telling you how to provide that for yourself. You must daily do thing to increase your cheerful moments.”

Psychologists and others are now pondering over how to create cheerful moments so that people would be cheerful. On this Jasna Burza offers a few tips: “Choose to see the world as if everything is working out in your favor. Surround yourself by cheerful people. It’s almost impossible to be sullen when surround by cheerful and optimistic folks. We really do pick up habits and behaviors from those around us”. Therefore, we need to cultivate cheerfulness which should eventually becomes a part of our being. Brooding over and living on past shall never help us to move forward. There are better things to do in one’s life and more things to achieve and so we will have to strive to reach our goals and for that one smile at a time, which will keep us going.

Dr. John Mohan Razu

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Time-bound plan needed to address contaminated water

roundwater in over 25,000 habitations across India is contaminated with excess arsenic and fluoride levels. To address the issue, a parliamentary committee has now asked the Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) to devise a time-bound plan to achieve the target of supplying clean drinking water to the contaminated areas.

In India, 15,811 habitations are affected by arsenic and 9,660 by fluoride, said the central government’s Minister of State for Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi while replying to a query in parliament in December 2018.

Of the 15,811 habitations affected by high arsenic levels, 13,577 (about 85 percent) are in West Bengal (9,250) and Assam (4,327) alone. As far as fluoride-affected habitations are concerned, of the 9,660, Rajasthan has the most with 5,176 habitations followed

by West Bengal with 1,263 habitations.

Last year, in March 2018, the parliamentary standing committee on rural development expressed concern on arsenic and fluoride contamination in drinking water in many habitations and asked the MDWS to take steps on “war footing” for a solution, stating that the “pace of work” to address the issue is “extremely slow”, leading to more habitations being affected.

In response to committee’s concerns, the drinking water ministry, in July 2018, noted that “rural drinking water is a state subject” and the technical and financial support it already provides to the states under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) can be utilised for tackling drinking water quality problems with priority to arsenic and fluoride affected habitations.

The parliamentary committee, led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader P. Venugopal, in its March 2018 report had also noted that “until and unless the habitations affected by contamination are provided

with adequate piped water supply, the habitations will keep on reeling under the adverse effects of contamination”.

Arsenic is a carcinogenic element and is associated with skin, lung, bladder, kidney and liver cancer. Excess consumption of fluorides through drinking water and food over a prolonged period can cause health related disorders like dental, skeletal and non-skeletal fluorosis, besides inducing ageing.

According to the Bureau of Indian Standards in its IS 10500-2012 standards, the acceptable limit of arsenic in drinking water is 0.01 milligram per litre (permissible limit in absence of alternate source is 0.05 mg/l) and for fluoride is 1 milligram per litre (permissible limit in absence of alternate source is 1.5 mg/l).

As per August 2016 data, a population of about 21 million in over 23,500 habitations were affected by arsenic and fluoride contaminated groundwater.

The issue of contaminated water was brought up once again recently by the parliamentary committee in its latest report which was presented in the parliament on December 31, 2018.

“The committee in their recommendation had specifically asked the ministry to ensure that all the states provide piped water supply to the contaminated habitations.

In their action-taken reply, the ministry had informed the committee that they have advised the states to tackle water quality affected habitations in rural areas by Piped Water Supply (PWS) Schemes using safe water sources,” noted the latest report.

But since PWS schemes take nearly three to four years to commission, the ministry had also advised the states to install community water purification plants in identified quality-affected rural habitations.

The committee appreciated the steps taken by the drinking water ministry but said that “piped water supply is the only solution to tackle water quality issues and, therefore, a

time bound plan is needed to be put in operation to achieve the target to supply clean water to the contaminated areas.”

It reiterated that the drinking water ministry, “must take up the matter with the state governments till the piped water supply reaches each household, arrangement should be made to provide alternate supply of clean water by way of installing community water purification plants (CWPPs) in identified contaminated affected rural habitations on priority basis and also expedite the process of supply of piped water and apprise the committee in this regard”.

In March 2017, the drinking water ministry launched the National Water Quality Sub-Mission (NWQSM) under the NRDWP which focused on providing safe drinking water to arsenic and fluoride affected habitations “over a span of four years, subject to availability of funds”. The total expenditure for the sub-mission was estimated at Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) and of that, Rs 12,500 crore (Rs 125 billion) was to be provided by the central government starting from financial year 2017-18.

A year earlier, with a focus on dealing with arsenic and fluoride contamination, Indian government had released another Rs 1,000 crores (Rs 10 billion), in March 2016, for commissioning of CWPPs and last mile connectivity of piped water supply schemes.

Satish Sinha, who is an associate director with Toxics Link, however, questioned the efforts of the government and municipalities to provide safe drinking water to people. He stated that the government is not doing enough and it should be looking at available technologies to address the issue of contamination.

“I think the effort has not been adequate.” said Sinha.

“If you can’t make safe water available to people then what are you doing? Where is the action, plan or vision?” he questioned.

(IANS) Mayank Aggarwal

Speech of Thenucho Tunyi on 5th Chakhesang Day

Friends, CPO Day: We assemble here today to celebrate the 5th Chakhesang Day and the 37th Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) General Session here at Chesezu Village.

On this auspicious occasion, let us remember what God has done for us.

Human families, groupings and bodies are instituted

by God. For instance, the Chakhesang believed that the Chakhesang tribe was created by our elders or pioneers with the inspiration and guidance from God, for a broad based purpose known to us.

Solidarity of born Society: The Lord Jesus as the gate or door (John 15) is a significant analogy of human solidarity and social structures. So in our context CPO is a mandatory gate to a wider world. The need is promotional solidarity and unity (Solidarity of born Society).

Many fold Blessings: Friends, let us remember and recount the many fold blessings to our people from The Almighty God. When we look at our surroundings, we have pleasant climate and God given dew, fertile land, abundant mineral resources and natural beauty. We have beautiful mountains around us, such as Zanubu, Therubophe, Kupamedzu, Kahu Range, Sakrunuzubo etc. and manmade village forest. The sources of many rivers begin from our land. Some important rivers like Sedzu, Lanie, Tizu, Teshuru, Kuwari, Tuphale etc. and the numerous tributaries associated with these rivers are all teaming with fresh water life.

Natural resources: We are also fortunate to have many eatable plants, mushrooms, vegetable, wild fruits, etc. as well as variety of ornamental fishes which can be exported if conserved. Important animals, birds and fishes present in these natural ecosystems, however, will go extinct if we do not preserve it. Many young people today do not realize the importance of the natural resources found in our mountains and rivers & the legends and stories associated with it.

High weaving and Cultivation skill: Our people are highly skilled in making Mürha, Müri, Süpra, Lechü, Chibü and Khi; all these require high weaving techniques. Our youths must be encouraged to acquire such skills as well as Paddy and Cycle of Jhum Cultivation techniques.

Diverse Language/ Dialects: We are rich in language/dialects and we should learn to speak all dialects including Chokri, Khezha, Poumai, Sema and Tenyidie in our community.

Learning other language/ dialects from other community especially Tenyidie should be encouraged as very soon Tenyidie will be used in NPSC Examination.

Historical Living way of Life: Historically, before the advent of modern civilization, we lived freely. Every Village had its own territory and every individual had his own land and boundary clearly assigned.

Struggle for Sovereign freedom: We are Sovereign people, by birth. Even before the Indian Independence we fought with the British in the year 1851 (also known as

the Battle of Kikrüma) and forced the British Government to change their policy towards Indigenous Nagas in particular and the NorthEast in general. Many lives were lost and sacrificed but we stood firm and took a resolute stand in our belief for our cause.

It was during the British rule in our land that, among our people, villagers from Yorüba, with high diplomacy convinced the British government to exempt them from paying house tax. We may be economically, educationally trailing behind others but we’ve always had a firm political conviction, self sufficiency and far sighted vision. During the Indo-Naga conflict, many lives were lost and sacrificed, our houses were burnt to the ground, our livestock destroyed, our women raped, our youths tortured to death. Seeing the situation, the Government of India and the World Community realized our genuine demand and peace was restored through the initiative of Loknath Jaya Prakash Narayan, Rev Michael Scott and B.P. Chaliha. Ceasefire was signed on 6th September, 1964 at Sakraba between Government of India and Federal Government of Nagaland.

Naga Shisha Hoho Peace Covenant: However, the ceasefire did not last long. There was heavy fratricide and killing among our own brothers and sisters all over Naga inhabited areas, instigated by Government of India Agencies. During this period, God’s message came to our people through Chosayi and under the Naga Shisha Hoho, Forum for

Reconciliation (FNR) was formed and the Covenant of Reconciliation was signed and peace returned to our land in the later part of 2007 and early part of 2008.

Village Development Board (VDB): Seeing the economic condition of our people, Village Development Board (VDB) was initiated by the then Honorable Rural Development Minister Vamuzo and the first VDB was established in our district at Kütsapo Village. Not only that, it was during Vamuzo’s Chief Ministership that he introduced Local Area Development Fund where MLA’s were given Rs.75 Lakhs for the development of their respective constituency which was further increased to Rs. 1 Crore (as of now). Later the Planning Commission of India came to Nagaland and adopted a policy and introduced Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund in India. With this every MP receives Rs. 5 Crores every year for their constituency development.

A Christian Nation: Friends, we are grateful to God because 90% of our people have become Christians. And we call ourselves a Christian Nation. I envision that one day the World Christian Community will come forward and establish Gospel Head Quarters in our land.

70’s and 10,000 missionary: One of the most significant resolution adopted by Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) at Pfütsero in the 70’s was to send 10,000 missionaries across the world which needs to be revisited and encouraged to spread the

Gospel to the unreached.

Honoring Spiritual Authority and Leaders: Brothers and Sisters, Ordained Leaders should be dully recognized with honor.

For God instituted Spiritual leadership and the Lord Jesus made a clear outline of recognition (Matt 22:21).

Honoring the anointed visible leaders is honoring the invisible God, since they are the Ordained Ministers, duly appointed as the leaders of Christian Organizations.

They intercede in prayers and contribute towards Spiritual wellbeing, promote peace and harmony, healthy co-existence and advocate consciousness of God’s presence to the world.

Services and nature of the Chakhesang Community: We have made a number of contributions to our Naga people, be it social, economical or cultural and even in our political principles we are rooted like solid rock until our goal is achieved. We have qualities that others appreciate hence

we should try to live a dependable and honest life.

I am proud of our officers, who are our ambassadors. Wherever you are posted, assimilate with the people and give your best, so that people will remember you for your exemplary service and good deeds.

Young people, I have a strong believe and hope that our youth will excel with hard work and honesty.

Prepare to go all over the world and work but remember your roots.

I have a special message for the young parents; give your best and quality time to your children. We depend on you for building the future of our Nation.

We h ave a c h i eve d great milestones that have changed the face of our Naga Society yet we still have much to learn, grow and contribute.

Together, we can build Naga Nation as a force to be reckoned with. With these few words I conclude. So help us God.

Reader’s Post

Keep pollution under control

Sir,

The ongoing road construction from Purana Bazar to Chumoukedima would have been a greater blessing if it was watered on daily basis. While people are rejoicing at the efforts being made for general repair and construction of the roads in Dimapur, the dust pollution has also escalated tremendously. People on two wheelers are not only covered in dust but are inhaling pollution even through the mask day in and day out. The concerned authority will have to follow up with watering the road daily so that pollution to a certain extent is lowered and controlled.

Kisheli Zhimo, Chumoukedima

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

Amused at PM’s remark, says HD Kumaraswamy

HD Kumaraswamy (File)

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy Saturday said he was “amused” at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “clerk” comment referring to him and clarified that he had never made such a statement.

“I am amused to see Hon’ble Prime Minister @ narendramodi reacting to a statement which I never made.

After farmers loan this is the second time he is reacting tofalse information/ statement. Such statements won’t deter ourcoalition government from the development agenda,” Kumaraswamysaid in a tweet. The “farmers’ loan” was a refer-

ence to Modi’s statement at a rally in Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh in December 29 last year that Congress promised loan waivers to lakhs of farmers, but the JD(S)-Congress coalition in Karnataka did not deliver.

“Lollipops” were handed out. The loan waiver was given to only 800 farmers, Modi had claimed.

Addressing the BJP’s National Convention in New Delhi Saturday, Modi referred to a reported statement of Kumaraswamy about functioning like a clerk. “In Karnataka, where there is a coalition government,what is the Chief Minister there saying?

Karnataka Chief Minister, who is the Chief Minister of

a coalition government...

It has been a just few months, but he is worried so much that he is saying that instead of (being treated as) Chief Minister, he is being treated like a clerk,” Modi said.

According to some media reports, Kumaraswamy, during the recent meeting with party legislators, had told them that he was working under pressure.

The reports had also quoted the Chief Minister as having told them that he was functioning like a clerk and accusing the JDS coalition partner Congress of interference.

Kumaraswamy had on Thursday rubbished the media reports, terming them as “speculative” and “imaginary”.

Reacting to the Prime Minister’s comments, JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda asked “Will he praise the coalition government and not criticise?”

No one should speak lightly about anybody. I don’t have the practise of talking lightly about anyone.

Idon’t want its advantage also”, he said. The state Congress too has hit back at Modi, calling him a “leader of failures”.

national/state GiA row: NPF legislators mount pressure on govt (From p-1) In a separate statem e n t , D r. C h u m b e n Murry, MLA 38 Wokha AC, said the recently discovered “anomaly in the management of GiA by the Rural Department may just be the tip of the iceberg.”

NPF legislator of Wokha claimed that interaction with VDB secretaries in Wokha revealed that schemes have long since been submitted, but Wokha district also has not received the GiA backlog.

He asserted that parking money meant for development for a long period was not acceptable and the department owes explanation to the people.

Dr. Murry also stated that the department would have to clarify as to why allocation made to departments such as H&FW; school education; power dept; PHED etc by the high power committee headed by the chief secretary was ignored and curtailed and for what purpose.

MLA has urged the Governor of Nagaland to institute an impartial inquiry. At the same time, he also urged the RD department to immediately release the backlog for Wokha district.

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Citizenship Bill: NPF trying to confuse people, says CM

(From p-1) Further, the chief minister asserted that the state government was studying the ground realities and the effectiveness of ILP in the State particularly in the foothills of Dimapur. While taking note of public opinions of having a law that would forfeit Naga women of their tribal status if they married non-Nagas, the chief minister said the issue needed thorough discussions in the Assembly.

Rio maintained that Nagas should look towards positivity and not try to pick out issues or play blame games. “We should forgive, forget and promote unity so that we can automatically be developed with a bright future for our people, particularly the youths”, he added.

The chief minister also said that in order to let peace and unity prevailed in the society the Nagas needed to

unite their hearts and move forward together. Rio called upon the people to continue to work hard like forefathers and enjoy the fruits of sweat and labour. He reminded that Nagas were different for which even the Government of India had recognised their uniqueness. The chief minister said that the Naga issue was not a law and order issue but a political issue, which needs a political settlement.

Affirming that tourism is the biggest industry not only in Nagaland or India but in the world, the chief minister said that Nagas have great potential in cultural tourism, rural tourism and eco-tourism.

He highlighted figures from last year’s Hornbill festival at Kisama wherein the total number of tourists who attended the 10-day long festival was 2,51,701 out of which 2,11,602 were local tourists, while 37,397

were domestic tourists and 2702 were foreign tourists.

He said that tourists travel the world to get a glimpse of different places and spend money and therefore, we need to promote our culture if we are to promote tourism. As such, observing festivals is not only good but also necessary.

Stating that in 2015, Tamil Nadu recorded an inflow of 33,34,59,047 domestic tourists thereby accounting for 23.3% share in the country and 46,84,707 foreign tourists which translates to 20.1% share of foreign tourist inflow into India, Rio said that the tourist inflow into Tamil Nadu was much more than the entire population of Nagaland. “That is why I say there is vast potential for tourism in Nagaland. However, we need to have peace, communication, infrastructure etc for which my Government is working

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(From p-1) Admitting that Nagaland was yet to develop the mechanism of market economy, the advisor said the state was at a stage between “market economy and peasantry”. At this juncture, if Nagaland was to develop a market economy as well as organic market, Wangtung said it would be like “killing two birds with one stone” and called upon the people to take up this challenge and make it a success. Encouraging the youth to take interest in organic farming, Wangtung advised them to look beyond market economy, saying “It is a challenge and responsibility of every Naga youth to keep our land organic and fertile”.

Guest of honour, vice president,

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) global and executive director, IFOAM Asia, Jennifer Chang, said IFOAM works towards true sustainability in agriculture, from the field, through the value chain to the consumer. She said the organic movement was formed by pioneers who believed in organic agriculture philosophy. In the next 20-30 years, Chang said China and India would become leaders in organic world as they have young people to work towards that goal. She also encouraged the youth to take interest in organic agriculture.

The inaugural programme was chaired by CEO, IDAN and patron NOK, Alemtemshi Jamir; Lanuakum Imchen gave invocation, welcome ad-

dress was delivered by NOK executive director, Abea Mero; NOK background was highlighted by its president, professor Akali Sema; NOK Memorandum of Association (MoA) and rules and regulations was released; short speech by minister and patron NOK, Neiba Kronu and vote of thanks by NOK patron, Dr John Murry. It may be noted that NOK aims to promote organic farming and implement programme/ policies through convergence; ensure that organic farmers of the state doubles their income through organic farming; establish a robust organic supply chain for organic products from Nagaland and to address the need for quality and quantity of the products based on market requirement.

Mumbai BEST strike to continue as meet fails to break deadlock Mumbai, Jan 12 (PTI): The ongoing BEST bus strike in Mumbai is set to continue as a meeting chaired by Maharashtra chief secretary Saturday between striking unions and the management of the civic-run transport undertaking failed to break the impasse.

The meeting was held after the Bombay High Court Friday directed the union leaders to talk with a state government committee, comprising Maharashtra chief secretary DK Jain, BMC Commissioner

Ajoy Mehta, secretaries of the transport and urban development departments and BEST general manager Surendrakumar Bagde, to find a way to end the strike.

Over 32000 employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) are on strike since Tuesday and its fleet of 3200-odd buses are off the metropolis’ roads, causing severe inconvenience to several lakh commuters.

Shashank Rao, president of the striking BEST

Workers’ Union Saturday said the committee heard out to their demands but did not give any response.

“We put our stand before them and very clearly stated that we will not withdraw the strike until our demands are accepted,” Rao told reporters, adding that the stir would proceed peacefully. When contacted, state chief secretary DK Jain told PTI that the committee has listened to the unions’ grievances and a report would be submitted to the Bombay High Court on

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An official, meanwhile, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had once again made it clear that it is not in favour of merging the BMC’s and the lossmaking transport undertaking’s budgets, as demanded by the union.

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towards this end,” he said.

Highlighting the quantum jump Nagas have made from headhunting to embracing Christianity and education, the chief minister stated that the earlier mindset of “Might is Right” has now evolved into “Right is Might”. As such, he said the Naga political issue was under dialogue with the negotiating parties looking for a peaceful, honourable and inclusive settlement.

Lauding the Changs for their camaraderie with the other tribes, Rio hoped that love, harmony, cohesiveness, unity and reconciliation will prevail in Naga society.

“Nagas will be extremely progressive when there is such level of unity and cohesiveness everywhere. Our slogan during the last general elections was ‘Change is Coming’ and we are doing our best to bring change for the better,” he added.

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (Agencies): The airline safety and product ratings for 2018 by global airline safety and product rating agency Airlineratings. com has Jet Airways topping the ‘product’ category list with a score of 7/7 in the full-service carrier category.

Indigo has scored 4 in the low-cost airline category. In the ratings announced this week, Air India has scored five, while Air Asia India has got a rating of 2 on 5.

An airline is rated from 1 to 7 stars on product category, with seven being the highest ranking for full service carriers, while the low-cost ones are rated out of 5. While Indigo and SpiceJet have managed a product rating of 4 each out of 5, Air India and GoAir have got 5 on 7 and 3.5 on 5 respectively. Vistara Airlines is the only Indian carrier not rated.

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information, etc.

In the ‘safety’ category, Air India, Go Air, Indigo, Jet Airways and Jet Konnect have all managed a rating of 6 on 7. Air Asia India and SpiceJet have got 3 on 7 each, while Air India Express, the only Indian carrier without a fatality-free record — due to the 2010 Mangalore air crash — has got a rating of 5.

“The product is core to our business and a competitive differentiator across the industry. The quality of the experience determines whether guests travel with us or another airline. As a result, we are constantly innovating to ensure that we remain the gold standard of product excellence in the aviation industry,” a Jet Airways spokesperson said.

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New Delhi, Jan 12 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 3 crore on Citibank India for not complying with directions regarding the ‘fitand-proper criteria’ for directors of the bank.

The RBI in a statement, however, added that the action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated January 4, 2019, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 30 million on Citibank India (the bank) for deficiencies in compliance with the RBI instructions on ‘Fit and Proper’ criteria for directors of banks,” it said.

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Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS): India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose by $2.68 billion during the week ended January 4, official data showed on Friday.

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FCAs, the largest component of the forex reserves, edged higher by $2.21 billion to $370.29 billion during the week ended January 4.

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Intermediate goods also showed de-growth of (-) 4.5 percent in November from 1.8 percent in October and 6.5 percent a year ago.

“While the adverse base and the post festive winding down of momentum along with fewer working days was expected to lower the IIP growth, the magnitude of correction has been sharper.

Tighter domestic financing conditions may also have played a part. Going forward, incrementally improving liquidity, normalisation post festive related disruptions and election related spending could get growth supportive enabling higher prints versus today’s IIP number,” said Shubhada Rao, Chief Economist, Yes Bank.

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The AIOVA will appeal to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Monday against the CCI decision, Basa told Reuters.

“We firmly believe we have filed adequate information to prove the existence of a prima-facie case which the hon’ble Commission has failed to take into account. Hence, we are filing this appeal,” Basa said in a statement.

The AIOVA has also brought a similar case against Amazon, alleging it favours merchants that it partly owns, such as Cloudtail and Appario.

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Manufacturing sector output, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the entire index, saw deceleration of -0.4 percent in November from 7.9 percent a month ago and 10.4 percent a year ago.

Electricity production growth grew 5.1 per cent in November from 10.8 percent a month ago and 3.9 percent a year ago. Mining activity, which accounts for over 14 percent of the entire index grew 2.7 percent in November from was at 7 percent in October and 1.4 percent last year.

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M U M BA I , J a n 1 2 (Agencies): A group representing online sellers in India will appeal against the Competition Commision of India’s (CCI) ruling in favour of Walmartowned Flipkart, the group’s lawyer Chanakya Basa said in a release on Saturday.

All India Online Vendors Association (AIOVA), which represents more than 3,500 online sellers, had complained that Flipkart was using its dominant position to favour select sellers. The CCI had rejected this argument in November.

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NEW DELHI, Jan 12 (Agencies): India’s factory output growth hit a 17-month low of 0.5 percent in November as compared with 8.4 percent in October, mainly due to a de-growth in manufacturing output, data released by the statistics office on January 11 showed.

Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), is the closest approximation for measuring economic activity in the country’s business landscape. IIP grew 8.5 percent in November, 2017. Cumulative growth during April-November was 5 percent. “This is the worst growth performance of IIP since June, 2017 when factory output had contracted by 0.3 percent in response to the rollout of GST from July, 2017. Despite IIP growth showing 5 percent or higher growth in 8 out of past 12 months, India Ratings has consistently highlighted that industrial growth is still not on sound footing. The key reason for this view has been high variability in industrial growth across sectors and within sectors on month on month basis,” said Sunil Sinha, Principal Economist, India Ratings.

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Govt shutdown becomes longest in US history 3 killed in Paris gas leak blast

Federal workers in Ogden, Utah, protest against the US government shutdown

ments Tr ump said that “what we’re not looking to do right now” is a national emergency. “I’m not going to do it so fast”.

Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of federal employees missed their first paychecks on Friday, raising the pressure on lawmakers and the White House to end the shutdown.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the extended shutdown “totally unnecessary”. With negotiations unsuccessful, staff at the White House Office of Management and Budget were laying the groundwork

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In one sign that lawmakers were feeling some pressure, the House on Friday passed a bill approving back pay for federal employees who missed their paychecks because of the shutdown.

The bill, which the Senate approved on Thursday, mandated that the roughly 420,000 essential employees working without pay and the 380,000 furloughed workers would be compensated as

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential bid

Washington, Jan 12 (PTI): Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has said that she is running for the White House in 2020.

Gabbard, 37, is the second woman after Senator Elizabeth Warren to enter the presidential race from the Democratic party.

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Macedonia parl agrees to change country’s name SKOPJE, Jan 12 (Agencies): Macedonia’s parliament passed an amendment to the constitution on Friday to rename the country Republic of North Macedonia, in line with an agreement with Greece to put an end to a 27-year-old dispute.

The countries struck the deal on the new name in June, but Macedonia will start using it only after the parliament in Athens also ratifies the agreement.

Eighty-one deputies in the 120-seat parliament voted in favour. Representatives of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE, who opposed the agreement with Greece, boycotted the vote.

“A new historical chapter in our statehood has been written this evening,” the Macedonian government said in a statement.

“It makes absolutely plausible two of our biggest state interests - membership in NATO and EU,” it said.

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras called his Macedonian counterpart Zoran Zaev to congratulate him, his office said in a written statement.

Greece blocked its neighbour’s aspirations to EU and NATO membership over the use of ‘Macedonia’, which it said implied territorial claims to a Greek province of the same name.

The implementation of the agreement, named after the bordering town of Prespa where it was signed, is intended to end the dispute.

cratic leaders are expected to announce their White House run to challenge Donald Trump in 2020.

Gabbard, a four-time Democratic lawmaker in the US House of Representatives from Hawaii, told CNN Friday, “I have decided to run and will be making a formal announcement within the next week”.

Gabbard has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US. Gabbard is highly popular among IndianAmericans. If elected, she would be the youngest ever and first woman President of the United States. She would also be the first nonChristian and first Hindu to occupy the top post.

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soon as the government reopens. Trump said he would sign the bill.

Democrats war ned that if Trump declares a national emergency to build the wall, he could set a precedent that could backfire on Republicans under a future Democratic President.

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The office of the Sakipheto Range Students' Union would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the individuals, organisations and well-wishers for standing by us physically, financially with unceasing prayer and support during the 18th SRSU General Conference hosted by Sakipheto Students’ Union at Sakipheto Village on 4th to 6th Jan. 2019 under the theme "Passion meets purpose".

We also deeply regret our inability to thank and mention all the names of every individual and organisations as we express our profound gratitude to : 1. Mr. Tokihe Chishi, Rtd. Project Officer, I&C. President, Sakipheto Area Public Union as Special Guest 2. Mr. Rokolhou Angami, Jarnapani, Class 1 contractor Nagaland.

3. Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi, Director, Indigenous Cultural Society Nagaland & Research Expert UNESCO 4. Mr. Kiyehe Yeptho Kupuhe, Brigadier GPRN/NSCN 5. Mr. Thsuvisie Phoji, ADC, Medziphema 6. Mr. Kihoto Yeptho Hekheshe, Steering Executive NSCN (IM) 7. Mr. Qhetovi Swu Zhuikhu, PA to Deputy Speaker NLA 8. Mr. Ghokuto Chishi, UT-1 Secy NSCN (IM) 9. Mr. Mughaho Swu, Asso. Pastor Youth, Diphupar 'A' S B.C. 10. Mr. Kawoto Zhimo, Vice President, Sakipheto Area GB's Union 11. Mr. Kakiho Awomi, President, WSSU 12. Mr. Hekuto Zhimo Alato, Rtd. Registar Land Resource Dept, Nagaland 13. Mr. Shikato Swu Zhuikhu, Proprietor & Administrator LFS Nafra.

14. Mr. Kitoho, Kukidolong, Chairman SMC 15. Mr. Samuel Marak, Kukidolong 16. Mr. Phukuto, Chairman Sumi Khel Kukidolong 17. Mr. Phuwoshe Chishi, Kukidolong 18. Mr. Ghovito Ayemi, Alato.

19. Mr. Zakha Ayemi, Sakipheto, 20. K.P Press, Dimapur.

21. Sakipheto Village Council 22. Sakipheto Baptist Church 23. Sakipheto Students’ Union 24. All Program Officials of the 18th Conference.

25. All GBs, Church leaders, Elders, Students and the entire Sumi Citizens of the Sakipheto Area We deeply regret our inability to thank and mention all the names of every individual and organisations, but it is our sincere Prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Zewekha Wetsah Chairman Zapami Village Council

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NIU COLONY COUNCIL

B.P.O. Burma Camp, P.O. Dimapur-797112 : Nagaland Order No. 1 GEN- 10/94-D/2166-64

GRATITUDE

The Niu Colony Council and G.Bs Burma Camp Ward 22, Sadar Dimapur would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Shri H. Tovihoto Ayemi (MLA & Advisor Power, Chairman DPDB Dimapur) for constructing the concrete fencing wall, around 315 Rft and well painted at the Council Hall Premises.

We are also immensely grateful to him for helping us to shift the 250 KV electric transformer to 100 ft inside the Council Hall Compound. The Council also would like to thank the EE Electrical Div. Dimapur and SDO Power No.-II for taking up work efficiently.

The Council further wishes you all the best in your future endeavors.

(Kisheto Katty) (Hozka K. Awomi) (N. Inato Swu) Chairman G.B Secretary Niu Colony Council Niu Colony : Burma Camp Dimapur : Nagaland Dimapur : Nagaland DC-38

GRATITUDE

The members of St. Thomas Catholic Church Doyang would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Nagaland; Fathers, Sisters, Catechist and Shri. Y. Patton, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Home and National Highway, Government of Nagaland and all the believers of our Lord Jesus Christ, and all families and individuals through your prayers, financial, material and physical support during the celebration of (25 years) Silver Jubilee held on 5th - 6th January 2019. Your support has led us to great success in our program. Words are inadequate but we pray that Almighty God showers his blessings on you abundantly.

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SHILUVI AYEMI President SRSU

TONATO ROCHILL Finance Secretary SRSU

Interested candidate can submit hand written application addressed to Headmaster, Modern School, New Market, Kohima.

Along with their resume on or before 28th January 2019.

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a bakery as well as a restaurant on the ground floor in the Ninth Arrondissement.

“It happened when there were people in the street, and firefighters inside,” the interior minister said.

Firefighters had been responding to an alert of a gas leak at the site when the explosion occurred, Paris prosector Remy Heitz said at the scene. “First there was a gas leak and the firefighters arrived, then there was an explosion that caused the fire,” Heitz said.

* Each class has got limited seat. So, admission will be given on first come first serve according to merit basis. * HOSTEL facility is available for boys only.

For further enquiry Contact : 9089202442 / 8259918226

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Kohima Educational Trust Scholarship (UK) Invitation

Applications of Private schools are invited for the award of the Kohima Educational Trust Scholarships (three years scholarship) for students who are in class VIII this year, 2019. Only students of recognised educational institutions in Nagaland in the said classes need/could apply. The additional conditions required are : 1. Applicants must be routed through the Head of their respective Institutions. The Heads of the Institutions must also be willing to supervise / monitor, or otherwise confirm with / to requirements of the scholarship and such willingness must be given in writing, along with the application.

2. Applicants must submit their progress report card of the last three consecutive years (Class 5, 6, & 7) by the given date, without the submission of which, the application will not be considered.

3 Occupations of the parents/ guardian and annual income should be attached, attested by the resident Pastor/ Parish Priest as the case may be (need not be in legal stamp paper) 4. Proper correspondence address and contact number of the applicants and the Institutions must be provided.

5. Any other information about the applicant, including why he/she is deserving of the scholarship, will be considered with due seriousness.

6. The applications to be forwarded to the Executive Manager K.E.S. in the address mentioned below.

7. Selected scholars will be informed through phone calls. Request all scholars to update their phone numbers if there are any changes in contact number.

8. Kindly note that there are no forms available to apply for the said scholarship. Follow point 1 to 6 for new applicants.

The last date for the submission of the applications to the undersigned is 26th of February 2019.

The scholars/ candidates who have received the Scholarship last year, should submit their annual Progress Report Card by 26th February 2019; failing which, their scholarship will be terminated for the current year.

For any further inquiry/forwarding of applications, kindly contact the number mentioned below.

Mhasisalie Solo, Executive Manager, 13th of January 2019, The Kohima Educational Society, Razhu Point, Above Orchid Store Main Town, Kohima Nagaland - 797001 Contact Number : 8575013986.

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ADMISSION OPEN IN CLASSES L.K.G. To IX For the Session 2019.

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A source in the Spanish foreign ministry said a woman who was holidaying with her husband in Paris died in hospital after the blast while another Spanish national was also injured.

Around 100 police officers blocked off several streets in the area, home to restaurants and tourist attractions including the Musee Grevin wax museum and the popular Rue des Martyrs.

The explosion occurred shortly after 9:00 am (local time) in building that housed

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Zapami Village Council extend heartiest congratulations to Shri MIKHA KENYE for being selected as the President of the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) for the tenure 20192021. The Zapami Village thank the Nomination Committee and the Chakhesang Community for giving the responsibility to its member to serve the community as President.

The village Council wishes him and his team a grand success.

Medical staff and firefighters tend to a wounded man at the scene of a gas leak explosion in Paris, France. (AP/PTI)

FELICITATION

With immense pride and joy, we extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. DELIMLA K, D/o Mr. Khiungmong for achieving the post of Junior Engineer (Civil Engg.) Class-II Gazetted under PHE Dept. in the recent NPSC Technical Examination 2018.

The Union wishes her best in all her future endeavours.

TANGMONG K VITSUMONG Y President Gen. Secy.

ZAPAMI VILLAGE COUNCIL District- Phek, Nagaland

Paris, Jan 12 (AFP): A powerful gas explosion tore through a building in central Paris on Saturday, killing two firefighters and a Spanish woman, injuring dozens of people and badly damaging nearby apartments, officials said.

Around 200 firefighters were mobilised to battle the fire that broke out after the blast and evacuate victims and residents in the area, Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters at the scene.

The explosion came with the city on edge during the latest “yellow vest” anti-government demonstrations, which have often degenerated into violence and vandalism in Paris and other cities in recent weeks.

Cars were overturned by the blast and glass and rubble was strewn across large swathes of the street after the explosion gutted the lower part of the building.

Dozens of residents were treated by rescue workers on the street.

Besides the two dead firefighters, 47 other people were injured in the blast, 10 of them seriously, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.

OFFICE OF THE POKPHUR VILLAGE STUDENTS' UNION

Blooming Buds High School TEACHERS WANTED Vivekananda (Ramakrishna Society Campus)

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impasse with Democrats.

“Mr President, declare a national emergency now,” Senator Lindsey Graham said on Twitter. “Build a wall now.”

Meanwhile, in the Senate, groups of Republicans continued to search for agreements they hoped would chart a path out of the impasse.

Senators Rob Portman and Jerry Moran introduced legislation that would establish a $25 billion trust fund for border security to pay for at least 700 miles of reinforced fencing, additional physical barriers and more technology. The bill would also include protections for a group of undocumented immigrants brought illegally to the US at a young age by their parents.

Trump had ended an Obama-era programme, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), that shielded hundreds of thousands of the immigrants from deportation. But his action was rejected by an appeals court in November.

The issue is expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The bill from Portman and Moran would allow the immigrants, known as Dreamers, to continue to renew their protected status every two years.

SUBJECT Mathematics Science

Vacancy

POST QUALIFICATION 1 B.Sc (Maths/PCM) 1 B.Sc (PCM) PREFERABLY D.El.Ed/ B.Ed And one post for Girls Warden of Theological Background or 12 pass/Any Graduate.

Interested Candidate may come along with their necessary papers on the date of the Interview - 15th January, 2019 at 10:00 am.

Contact No. : 9862874224 / 9436211550 DP-275

GOSPEL CENTRE CHURCH SCHOOL

Burma Camp : East Block, Dimapur : Nagaland

REQUIRES

Post Qualification Headmaster Graduate with D.El.Ed/ B.Ed 1 Teacher Graduate with D.El.Ed * Preference will be given to experienced candidates. * Salary negotiable * Application should be submitted to gccschool8@gmail.com/ Whatsapp - 9612161494 * Last date - 15th January 2019 FREE ADMISSION FOR CLASS - A

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Washington, Jan 12 (IANS): The partial shutdown of the US government has become the longest on record, overtaking the previous record of the 21-day impasse in 1995-96 under then President Bill Clinton.

With no end in sight to the political standoff, the current shutdown entered its 22nd day on Saturday and eclipsed the shutdown that stretched from December 16, 1995, to January 6, 1996, the US media reported.

US President Donald Trump and Congress have been at loggerheads over his demand to include in the budget $5.7 billion funding for building a wall along the Mexico border. Democratic leaders have rejected his call.

About a quarter of the federal government was still out of operation till a spending plan was agreed upon, leaving 800,000 employees unpaid. Trump vacillated on Friday over whether he would declare a national emergency to build the wall.

With no clear path forward, the President earlier in the week had said he would do so and divert money from other departments to build the wall without congressional approval, according to Efe news.

But in his latest com-

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Nagas to participate in ‘Kumbh Mela’ at Allahabad

Sanskar Bharati Nagaland (SBN) core-committee after the press conference. (NP)

of the organization a corecommittee of SBN was officially formed comprising of 11 members from different personalities, in the month of July 2018.

Talking about SBN and the events, SBN advi-

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he first ever designer’s fashion show was held at indoor stadium, Peren town on Januar y 11, under the theme, “Dressing a Better World” organized by Fashion Zenith. The aim for hosting the event is to promote young upcoming models from Zeliang community. The special guest of the event, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang, who was the former general secretary of the Peren District Beauty and Aesthetic Society (PDBAS) and founding member of PDBAS underscored the importance and heritage of fashion designing. He presented a brief history and description of fashion industry and the growth of fashion designing among

the Nagas and the Zeliang community in particular.

He maintained that there were thousands of unemployed youth, who have not utilized their talents and aims only at white collar job. He pointed out that their society gives more importance to the officers rather than designer, models, artistes, etc and reminded that every job or designation is equally important.

During the show, Miss Peren 2018, Reguipeuna, was the show Topper, host of the event was Suiyigum Iranggau, make-up artiste Kirapa Rentta, while official photographer was Heutingum Ndang. The event witnessed a host of upcoming models display-

ÜSOUNUOMIA KROTHO KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

Mr. Kelhoulevo Pienyü President

Mr. Vimhalie Pienyü Gen. Secretary

ing ‘K’ and ‘L’ collection headed by Er Ichirang designed by Kepeihei Kam- Zeliang as the managing lak and Lovely Zeliang. director.

While Fashion Zenith is (Staff Reporter)

FELICITATION

of Mr. (Rtd) GB Wobemo Odyuo & Mrs. Yambolumi Odyuo.

OFFICE OF THE

With immense pride and honour, we the Üsounuomia Krotho would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to MR. KHRIEBEILIE PIENYÜ, S/o MR. KOBU PIENYÜ for achieving the Post of Junior Soil Conservation Officer (Class II Gazetted) under the Dept. of Soil and Water Conservation in the recently conducted NPSC Examination.

As we share this joyous moment, we pray that our Almighty God continue to bless and guide you in all your future endeavours.

Dr Ndangkie Ndang with his wife, designers and models wearing ‘K’ and ‘L’ collection during the first ever designer’s fashion show at Peren on January 11.

49th Wedding Anniversary

All praise and glory to our Almighty. May your journey ahead be further enriched with his guidance, strength and happiness. Amen.

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two acres of land have been allotted to the NE states to set up an “Apna Poorvottar Pavillion” in which a Morung has been constructed to showcase the cultures of the Nagas.

The arrangements have been sponsored by Sanskar Bharati and financed by the Ministry of Culture.

Briefing about the Sanskar Bharati Nagaland (SBN) core-committee, State coordinator T Amenla Jamir during a press conference, Saturday stated that Sanskar Bharati is a national organization aiming to promote art and culture in every states of India. It has been in existence in Nagaland for almost ten years but no indigenous members were involved, but through the concern of Sanskar Bharati (all India general secretary) Amirchandji who wanted the tribal members to be part

Designer’s fashion show held in Peren

Loving Sons, in-laws, daughter and grandchildren.

Dr. Vibeituonuo Mere Dr. Keneipfenuo Rüpreo Angami With immense pride and honour, we felicitate two of our doctorates for their outstanding feat that was well deserved, well earned and well done. This momentous occasion not only validates what we already know but it tells the whole world that there’s nothing that they cannot conquer.

So, heartiest congratulations to :(i) Dr. Vibeituonuo Mere, D/o Mr. Lhoukielie and Reilhouü Mere on being conferred the Doctor of Theology (Counselling) from Senate of Serampore University on the dissertation ‘Family Caregivers Coping with Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders in Nagaland: The Role of Pastoral Care and Counselling’ and (ii) Dr. Keneipfenuo Rüpreo Angami, D/o Mr. Neilalhou and Lt. Neizovi-ü Rüpreo on being conferred Ph.D on the thesis ‘Copious Amidst the Chaos- A Tribal Postcolonial Feminist God-Talk from North East Indian Perspective’ from Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

With warmest thoughts and highest hopes.

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73 artistes from Nagaland will be taking part this year in the ongoing Kumbh Mela organized at Allahabad, Uttar.

The mela, which has been listed in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage and attracts world’s biggest gathering of people commences on January 12 and will conclude on March 4.

Under the aegis of Sanskar Bharati, which seeks to promote regional art and culture, Sanskar Bharati Nagaland will present different art and cultures of the tribes of Nagaland for which artistes have been selected from all the districts of the state. The days slotted for the participants from Nagaland are January 22, 23 and 24.

With special emphasis on the states of Northeast,

sor Dr Hesheto Chishi said that the primary objective of Sanskar Bharati is to relive the tribal cultural values and create a platform of livelihood focussing more on the rural artistes so that they are recognized and identified.

He also highlighted the various activities under Sanskar Bharati till date. He also maintained that it will be the first as a core committee to part take in the National level activities.

SBN general secretary Esther Aye said that they will also be acknowledging various genuine personalities of Nagaland during the event. Members also mentioned that Nagaland Governor and CM have also extended their well wishes.

The event is expected to attract 20 crore participants from 192 countries.

(Staff Reporter)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

NSD to organize North East Theatre Festival

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ational School of Drama (NSD) New Delhi will be organizing Poorvottar Natya Samaroh (North East Theatre Festival) in different parts of the NorthEast Region as its regular feature since 2008.

The 11th edition of Poorvottar Natya Samaroh is scheduled between January 11 and 20 in two different cities in collaboration with Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland at Dimapur (Nagaland) and Golaghat Amateur Theatre Society, Golaghat (Assam).

Eight theatre groups in each venue are participating in this festival from North Eastern States. Sixteen groups from different cities of North-East region i.e. Agartala, Manipur, Assam have been selected with their plays in different languages to perform in the festival.

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he Accidental Prime Minister”, which presents Manmohan Singh’s tenure in office, collected Rs 4.5 crore in India, where protests were staged by Congress activists in some parts.

“The first day collection of ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is Rs 4.5 crore. Eastern sector had disturbances with the release,” a statement from the film’s presenter, Pen Studios, said.

Actor Anupam Kher, who plays Manmohan Singh in the film, tweeted on Saturday: “An appeal to the authorities to stop a section of people who are indulging in acts of violence and hooliganism during the screening of our film ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’.

Also a call out to other sections of people who believe in selective outrage towards Freedom Of Expression.”

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

K. Basa lift CAGSA football trophy

Khulazu Basa (yellow jersey) and Chesezu village along with Dr. Veluo Shijo, CAGSA officials before the final match. (NP)

Correspondent

Kohima, Jan 12 (NPN): The 49th games and sports meet 2019 of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) concluded Saturday at Khulazu Basa, Phek. The nine day long sporting event was held under the motto ‘friendship and progress’.

Host team Khulazu Basa village defended its title for the third consecutive year in men’s football. They defeated Chesezu village via tie-breaker 4-2 after the match ended in 2-2 draw.

In the final match, host team started off to a bright start as Vepoto opened the scoring in the 18th minute from a close range. But minutes later, Chesezu team found the equaliser through Rudukho Nyekha in the 27th minute.

In the second half, Chesezu team dominated the ball possession and got their deserving lead through Nulhuto Nyekha in the 47th

minute. With the match looking in favour of Chesezu, Vepoto scored his second goal and the equaliser before the final whistle to end the match ended in 2-2 draw.

And the host team took the trophy via tie-breaker 4-2.

Host team receive Rs 100,000 along with the running trophy donated by Lt. Kronyi Kapuh. Retaining the trophy for consecutive three years, K Basa will take home the trophy permanently. Dr. Veluo Shijo, additional director, SIRD who graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour encouraged the gathering to take up sports as profession.

He also called upon the sportspersons to inculcate good behaviour and discipline in their daily lives.

The guest of honour also gave away the awards to the winners.

10 units under Chokri area took part in the sports meet and Thipuzu village was adjudged the group champions of the meet.

Wozhuro range sports meet held

Dimapur, Jan 12 (NPN): Wozhuro Range Sports meet, organised by Change Initiative team, was held from January 8-10 at mini stadium, Wozhuro town under the theme, ”Building Bridges Through Sports”. The inaugural function was graced by K. Mhat-

hung Tsanglao, NCS, ADC, Wokha as the special guest.

Rising Club, Shaki village emerged as the football champions after defeating Phiro Village Club. In volleyball, Sankiton Village Sporting Club and Rising Club emerged as champions and runners up respectively.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who stood by us at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Mr. Lungyineu on 6th January 2019.

Cuvoto Medeo (K Bawu) and Veralu Kezo (Kikrüma) were named the best athletes for men and women respectively.

During the sports meet, new office bearers for the tenure 2019-21 were elected.

Vekhayi Ruho will lead the new team as president and Vethizo Thira as general secretary.

Results: Men’s category Football 1st - K Basa 2nd - Chesezu Basketball 1st - Thenyizu 2nd - Rukizu Volleyball 1st - Thenyizu 2nd - Chetheba Women’s category Football 1st - Thenyizu 2nd - K Basa Volleyball 1st - Phusachodu 2nd - Thenyizu Basketball 1st - Phusachodu 2nd - K Basa

WCYO biennial sports meet concludes

D i m a p u r , Ja n 1 2 (NPN): Western Chakhesang Youth Organization (WCYO) Biennial sports meet held at Bade village concluded on Saturday. Kudecho Khamo, chairman, Entrepreneurs Development Agency, who graced the closing ceremony as the guest of honour.

Diezephe Unit bagged the group champion title while the best disciplines team was bagged by Toulazouma Unit.

Kuvezo (Bade) was named the best footballer, Tasalo Pfote (Naga United) was named the best goal keeper and Vehukho Chuzho (Diezephe) was the highest scorer of the tournament.

Zapove (7th mile) was named the best volleyball player, Mudozhoi Shiloh (Diezephe) was named the best lifter (men).

Addressing the gathering, Khamo said that it was God’s providence that brought the youth from the community to this particular platform in Dimapur.

He said Dimapur though inhabited by citizens of different communities speaking different languages and having diverse cultural, social and religious backgrounds, is a shining example of the beauty of unity in diversity.

Khamo said the youth should not expect others to build their future but should make plans for their own future as the doors of opportunity lie open before them. Adding that sports

We the bereaved family of Lt. Y. Mhonchumo Ovung express our heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually at the sad demise of our beloved husband/father on 3rd Jan 2019. We convey our special thanks to :1. Forest Colony and Youths 2. Forest Colony Randan Okho 3. Pensioners Assoc., Forest Colony 4. Moilan Union Wokha 5. Moilan Village Council 6. Moilan Baptist Church 7. Ovung Okho, Wokha Town 8. Ao Baptist Church, Wokha Town 9. ALKAT Union, Wokha 10. Wokha AOK Telongjem 11. Friends from Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur 12. Potinakup Villagers 13. Doctors & Nurses of NHAK, Kohima 14. Doctors & Nurses of CIHSR, Dimapur Though we cannot thank all individually. May Almighty God bless you all for your kind deeds.

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- Family member of Late Tsonga Ziephrü

came second and their respectively.

In javelin competition, Naset Yemjong, C. Soba and I. Chingmak came first second and third respectively.

In the stilt bamboo race, Mongko Chollen secured the first position, P.

Acknowledgement The family of Lt. Robert Kevilazo Venuh would like to offer our sincere thanks to the many expressions of sympathy, love and support shown to us during our sad loss.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the following:• DEF Mon Police Department • Mr. Kezhakielie Kire, O.C Mon • Pastor Menuo, Tenyiemie Church, Mon • Tenyiemie Union, Mon • Pfütsero Police Department • Razeba Public Organization, Dimapur • Tsüpfume Union, Dimapur • Tsüpfume Union, Kohima • Tsüpfume Village Council • St. Peter's Church, Tsüpfume • Tsüpfume Baptist Church • Tsüpfume Youth Society • Razeba Students' Union • Rev. Fr. James T. Sangtam, Razeba Parish Priest • M r. K e k h w e n g u l o L e a , C P O President • Kekhriezavi Lea, OSD • Doctors and Nurses of Zion Hospital • Civil Hospital, Dimapur • To each and every individual person who supported us materially and morally.

We express our deepest gratitude to you all. May our Almighty God bless you all.

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(Philippians 3:20)

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Dimapur, Jan 12 (NPN): T. Bashang emerged as the winner in cross bow shooting competition during the Poang Lum Mini Hor nbill at Loyem Memorial Ground Tuensang on Saturday.

Throngso S Chang and T. Yongkong Molong

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ”

Loving Husband, Children & Relatives

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalms 23:6 1915 – 07.01.2019 The family of Mrs. Tsonga Ziephrü gratefully acknowledges and deeply appreciates everyone who have blessed us through your love, kindness and prayers during the lifetime and the demise of our most beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a woman of faith and her life has truly been a testimony and a celebration of God’s Faithfulness – a legacy for us to emulate.

We wish to thank every individual, churches, friends and neighbours for comforting us in our time of sorrow through your presence, prayers, material and financial support. We pray for God’s favour over your lives and families.

Participants during the cross bow shooting competition on the second day of Poang Lum mini Hornbill. (DIPR)

Yangpong came second and Yongkong bagged the thirdplace.

In greased pole climbing, Himlen, Hongsa, Chaolu, Chongshen, Yemlong and Yemjong bagged the first place whileC. Mongko, Toshiba, Cheching, Besoyemjong and Sangchuba secured the second position.

Sayoumongba won the traditional fire making competition while Koiba and Haku came second and third respectively.

In Hapbung Kainong (Naga karting) competition, Tochumong and Yemsumeren came first while Chabousomba and Hopong secured the second position. Aochungshi and Bashang came third in the competition.

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Traditional games held at Poang Lum Mini Hornbill

With Love & Prayers, Wife, Son, Family Members & Relatives

Loving wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

May God bless you all abundantly.

Loving family members.

We, the bereaved family of Late Kaisüro, W/o Pfokrelo wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gesture of kindness shown to us following our sad loss on 15.12.2018.

We offer our deepest gratitude to everyone who stood by us and offered emotional and practical support during our journey of grief, for which we remain deeply indebted to everyone of you.

It is our hope and prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

today is not just a hobby but a serious career option, he said only the fittest can survive in the arena and exhorted the youth to strive for the highest level of perfection not only in sports but in all disciplines.

Khamo also urged the youth to protect their identity, uphold their honesty and guard their integrity at all costs.

Also speaking the programme, Dietho Rhakho, president, Western Chakhesang Hoho stressed on the importance of participating in sporting activity. It is important to inculcate physical activity to maintain a healthy and fit body. .

Winners Football Winner - Sodzulhou 1st Runner up - Bade 2nd Runner up - Jalukie Zangdi.

Volleyball (men) Winner - Diezephe Runner up -7th Mile Volleyball (women) Winner - Jalukie Zangdi 1st Runner up - Bade Relay race (men) Winner -7th mile 1st Runner up - Diezephe 2nd Runner up - Unity Relay race (women) Winner - Diezephe 1st runner up - Bade 2nd runner up Medziphema.

Badminton doubles (men) Winner - Dimapur town Runner up - Medziphema Badminton doubles (women) Winner - Diezephe Runner up Chumukedima

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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20/03/1979 - 08/01/2019 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. W. Myingthungo Kikon would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, materially, financially and spiritually during his unfortunate illness and ultimate demise on 8th Jan. 2019. We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly.

Special thanks to:1. Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur.

2. Wokha Town Lotha Baptist Church.

3. Wokha Town Sumi Baptist Church SBAK and SABAK. 4. Wokha Town Rengma Baptist Church.

5. Church Colony Wokha Town.

6. P.W.D Mechanical Department, Wokha Town.

7. Wokha Town Ekhung.

8. Wokha Town Sumi Inalumi.

9. Wokha Town Local Parts and Workshop Union.

Loving Wife, Children, Near and Dear Ones DP-340

Dearest Ipu! We know you’d be with us today if heaven was’nt so far away. Yet, when the Lord himself comes down from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God you will rise first and we who are still alive will be caught up together in the cloud to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

“We will definitely meet again.”

Words are inadequate to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood by us financially, physically and through your constant prayer support during the brief illness of our beloved father.

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ALL N.C.R.C SUMI CHURCHES Pughoboto Hq. Prayer Centre (N.C.R.C/Sumi) Ayinato Prayer & Healing Centre Asukhuto Sub-Centre (N.C.R.C/Sumi) Mission and Evangelism Dept N.C.R.C Sumi Council N.C.R.C Sumi Pastors Fellowship N.C.R.C Kuhuboto Baptist Akukuhou Pimla Baptist Akukuhou Town Area Fellowship (D.S.B.C) Littami Union Dimapur Littami New Welfare Society Mr. Hokato Vusshe Finance Kilonser (GPRN/NSCN) Mr. Azheto Chophy Kilonser (GPRN/NSCN) Mr. Dohoi Head GB Pimla Village Mr. Apeto Assumi Head GB Khutovi Village Mr. Howoto Jakhalu Class 1 contractor Mr. Atokiho Swu President S.K.K Late K. Khekiye Assumi Lic. Pastor Mr. L. Inazhe Assumi Advocate Mr. Ghokuto Assumi Retd. S.E Born on November 19, 1956 Mr. Khekaho Assumi Ex. Parl. Secy.

Died on January 3, 2019 Mr. Nikhashe Chophy Retd. Comm. & Secy.

Rev. Dr. Shiwoto Assumi 30. Mr. Along S.D.O Civil Kuhuboto Mr. Khekavi Jakhalu F.S 31. Miss Lovitoli Swu Head Mistress Pimla Baptist Mission Mr. H. Hokugha Awomi Thahekhu School Mr. Khetovi Chophy Akuluto 32. Assumi Abolomiqo Mrs. & Mr. Moameren Proprietor St. John College & St. John 33. Yemhi Memoral College Students Union Hr. Sec Residential School.

34. Sumi Students Union Guwahati 28. Mrs. & Mr. Peter Bank Principal St. John College Dimapur 35. Sumi Christian Fellowship Guwahati 29. Mrs. & Mr. Alemwati General Manager N.S.T (Rtd) 36. Dispur hospital Pvt. Ltd. Guwahati A big thank you to Dimapur N.C.R.C (Burma Camp) for your complimentary service.

We deeply apologize for our inability to mention and thank all individually but it’s our fervent prayer that may our God shower his choicest blessings upon you all.

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Aus beat India in first ODI

S Y D N E Y, J a n 1 2 (Agencies): Paceman Jhye Richardson took four for 26 as Australia finally gave their fans something to smile about with a 34run victory over India in the first one-day international on Saturday despite a magnificent 133 from Rohit Sharma.

It was only a fourth win in 20 one-dayers going back to June 2017 for world champions Australia and came at the same Sydney Cricket Ground where their first home test series loss to India was sealed on Monday.

The home batsmen, spearheaded by Peter Handscomb’s 73, posted a competitive 288 for five off their 50 overs and when India stumbled to four for three inside four overs, it looked like being a rout.

Rohit, who missed the final test to go home for the birth of his first child, celebrated his return to the tour with a 138-run partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni (51) to get the innings back on track, however, and while he was batting, India had a chance.

Australia, wearing a retro canary yellow kit, won the toss and skipper and opener Aaron Finch decided to bat only to depart for a meagre six runs.

Usman Khawaja (59), on his return to one-day internationals after nearly two years, put on 92 for the fourth wicket with Shaun Marsh (54), however, and Handscomb and Marcus Stoinis (47) cashed in at the end.

Left-arm finger spinner Kuldeep Yadav was

Lotha Women Volleyball tourney

Dimapur, Jan 12 (NPN): The 4th edition of Lotha Women Volleyball tournament, organised

by Wokha District Lotha Women Sports Association, got underway Thursday at local ground, Wokha.

On day 2 of the tournament, Tonki United Saron, Rising Star Forest Colony, Yanthamo Wokha Town Eloe Sports Association registered wins.

In the first match, Tonki United Saron defeated Etsutchukha Eloe Ekhung 25-15, 25-04. In the second match, Rising Star Forest Colony defeated Women’s Club Wokha village 25-2, 25-2 while Yanthamo Wokha Town Eloe Sports Association defeated Home Maker 25-10, 25-19 in the third match. In the last match of the day, Tonki Australia’s Shaun Marsh drives the ball against India during their one day international United Saron again defeated Chumpo Women FC Koio cricket match in Sydney, Saturday. (AP/PTI) 25-11, 25-12. the pick of the Indian out to Glenn Maxwell in have been condemned as bowlers with 2-54 but it the deep off the bowling sexist and inappropriate. was the Australian seam- of Stoinis, the match was “ We ’ r e n o t ve r y ers who were to leave the effectively over. pleased with the way we Correspondent most decisive mark on the Richardson also re- played,” said Kohli. “That contest. moved Ravindra Jadeja wicket was about 300- Kohima, Jan 12 (NPN): Debutant Jason Beh- and Dinesh Karthik for plus par. I think Rohit Kohima Village Youth Orgarendorff removed Shikhar his best bowling figures played outstandingly well nization (KVYO) Saturday Dhawan in the first over in ODIs and the tourists and MS supported him commemorated the 75th and Richardson drove finished on 254-9. but I thought we could anniversary celebration of home the advantage by “I’m very pleased,” have done better with the Kohima village Sports Assosending Virat Kohli and said Finch. “We knew tempo of the game and we ciation (KVSA) at Kohima Ambati Rayudu back in- that they would try and fell short.” village ground Ziekiezou. side three balls. take it deep and luckily we The series resumes On the occasion, ciRohit, though, would were able to take wickets in Adelaide on Tuesday tations were given to 45 not be cowed and he and stem the flow. Any- with the final match in wrestlers, 14 persons reclubbed a huge six — one time you get a team three Melbourne next Friday. ceived pre-golden jubilee of six in his 129-ball in- down so early and three Brief Scores: Aus- era meritorious award, 15 nings — high into the big guns is very important. tralia 288/5 (Peter Hand- persons received present member’s stand to move The youngster Jhye is full scomb 73, Usman Kha- record holder award, 23 into the seventies before of confidence and he’s waja 59, Shaun Marsh persons received award of reaching the hundred mark some pace.” India were 54; Kuldeep Yadav 2/54, pre-golden jubilee era record for the 22nd time with two without KL Rahul and B h u v n e s h wa r Ku m a r holders, 11 persons received runs behind square.

Hardik Pandya, who were 2/66) beat India 254/9 awards for holding posts at His celebration of a suspended and sent home (Rohit Sharma 133, Ma- various sports federations seventh ton against Aus- pending an pending an in- hendra Singh Dhoni 51; associations across the state tralia was subdued as there quiry into comments they Jhye Richardson 4/26, and 45 persons received was still plenty of work made about women on a Jason Behrendorff 2/39) KVSA 75th anniversary to do and once he holed TV show this week which by 34 runs. posthumous awards.

KVYO observes KVSA 75th anniversary

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

Kvitova beats Ashleigh Barty to clinch Sydney International title S ydney, J a n 1 2 (Agencies): Petra Kvitova warmed up for the year’s first Grand Slam by coming from behind to beat home favorite Ashleigh Barty 1-6 7-5 7-6(3) and win her second Sydney International title on Saturday.

Kvitova, the 2015 champion, surrendered her serve in the opening game and struggled to recover from her poor start, with the Czech’s usually lethal backhand disintegrating amid a flurry of unforced errors in the first set.

The world number eight hit her stride in the second, staying within touching distance of Barty until pouncing to take a 6-5 lead with a late break of serve and holding to force a decider.

“Ashleigh, I know it’s a tough one. For sure, it’s hurting not to win at home,” Petra Kvitova said after closing out the match in two hours, 19 minutes.

“One day you’re going to make it for sure, so good luck in the Aussie Open and well done this week,” she added.

Kvitova made 45 unforced errors to Barty’s 33, but struck 31 clean winners, nine more than her opponent, as she edged the contest from the back of the court.

Barty, ranked 15th in the world and a losing finalist in Sydney last year, has a reputation for being a fighter and called on every last ounce of grit to force another early break and take a 3-0 lead at the start of the third.

Yet Kvitova showed plenty of fight of her own,

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic (R) holds the winner’s trophy alongside runner up Ashleigh Barty of Australia after their women’s final match on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

clawing her way back to 3-3 despite struggling with an apparent injury and, with her backhand finally firing, broke again to give herself a chance to serve for the championship.

Incredibly, the momentum shifted once more, with Barty breaking the Czech to love to keep her hopes of a first Sydney title alive, but the Australian’s composure deserted her as she lost the next game on serve to give Kvitova another chance.

Once again, the Czech fluffed her lines, surrendering her serve with succes-

sive double faults to send the match into a tiebreak but clung on grimly to carve out a championship point that she claimed with a blistering crosscourt forehand.

“I left everything out here but it wasn’t quite enough,” Barty said. “Sorry I couldn’t get it done today.”

This year’s tournament is likely to be the last Sydney International — a competition with a history dating back to 1885 — in its current format, with the ATP Cup coming on board next season.

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