January 14, 2018

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NNPGs back call for postponing polls it was “very encouraged” to find that all prominent Naga civil bodies had voiced their support for a smooth transaction of negotiation process without hindrance from any quarters, adding that expression of anxiety vis-à-vis polls was genuine. The WC also appreciated the resolution adopted by Nagaland Legislative Assembly recently urging the Government of India to defer election in favour of solution. The committee noted that while periodic democratic exercise was vital to all citizens, inhabitants of Nagaland cutting across party affiliations, tribes, religious denominations, civil bodies, village chiefs, etc, had taken a stand that elections be postponed in favour of solving the 70-year-old “Indo-Naga” political problem. WC said this was an unprecedented show of unity of purpose by Nagas and clearly an extraordinary situation which the Election Commission of India “must take note”. Asserting that people on a path towards negotiated political solution should not be forced to engage in electoral battles, WC urged

NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (IANS/PTI): As the crisis triggered by the revolt of four Supreme Court judges lingered, Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, and the rebel judges may meet on Sunday to resolve the problems raked up by them as two of the dissenting judges on Saturday sought to play down the issue. Three of the four judges, who had attacked the Chief Justice at a press conference here on Friday, were away from the capital and are expected to return on Sunday afternoon. There was no official confirmation about reports that Justice Misra will be meeting with the rebel judges. But indications were available that a resolution could be worked out from the remarks made by Justices Kurian Joseph and Ranjan Gogoi and Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, the government’s highest law officer. Justice Joseph said in Kochi that there was no constitutional crisis in the apex court and the issues they had raised appeared to have been sorted out.

Ranjan Gogoi, who was in Kolkata for a meeting of legal services authorities, also ruled out any crisis hitting the top court. “There is no crisis,” he said, but refused to make any further comments. The Attorney General, meanwhile, expressed the hope that the problems in the top judiciary would be “settled” by Monday. BCI 7-member team: Bar Council of India (BCI) today formed a seven-member team to meet all judges of the Supreme Court, barring the five seniormost judges, to discuss the present crisis in the apex court. It passed a resolution saying no political party or leaders should take undue advantage of the situation arising out of the press conference by four senior Supreme Court judges. BCI chairperson, Manan Kumar Misra, said that the apex bar body has formed the sevenmember team to meet all judges of the Supreme Court barring the five seniormost judges to discuss the present crisis. BCI also resolved that it will take the opinion of other judges.

Arms License verification drive

CM inaugurates Akuluto ADC headquarters Dimapur Police recover fake

WTNRU condemns

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their unflinching support at every level. WC said since the negotiations have entered a crucial stage of intensive nego-

tiation, it has appealed for prayer support from all sections of people so that the D I M A P U R , J A N 1 3 NNPGs could play their (NPN): As part of its prepoll exercise to beef up securoles responsibly. rity, Election Commission of India has asked the Assam Rifles to increase vigilance along the 1,643-km-long DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Naga Hoho has urged the Indo-Myanmar border to Government of India not to ignore appeals from Naga prevent militants based in civil society groups and tribe hohos and the wishes of the the neighbouring country from entering into India to Naga people “for political solution and not election.” In a press release, Naga Hoho assembly secretary, K create disturbance in poll Elu Ndang, and general secretary, Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, bound state of Nagaland. TNN report quoted said the hoho had been repeatedly seeking the attention Nagaland’s chief electoral of the government of India to sincerely consider the general wishes of the Naga people and initiate meaning- officer, Abhijit Sinha as ful dialogue with all the stakeholders for lasting solution having said that this was in of Indo-Naga political problem at the earliest and defer addition to stepping up of security along the inter-State the scheduled election. The signatories said that Naga Hoho also requested and inter-district borders for the Prime Minister of India, the President of India, ensuring a peaceful election Interlocutor and the Election Commission of India to that was due in February. Sinha added that the bring early solution instead of holding election. Asserting that the voice of the people was supreme situation in the State was in a democratic set up, the Naga Hoho has, therefore, normal at present, but EC appealed to the Naga people from different walks of life was not willing to take to gear up and defend their inherent rights and disallow chances. “Not just the internaholding of election in their land. The hoho underlined that the government of India tional border, we have also should understand that Nagas were extending helping set up inter-State and interhands for solving the decades old Indo-Naga political district check posts that are under CCTV surveillance,” problem and not asking for a favour. It may be mentioned that various Naga tribal hohos he said. CEO also added and civil society groups including Naga Hoho, ENPO, that the Centre was sending NMA, NGBF, NTC, CNTC, ACAUT and others had re- 276 companies of additional cently shot off separate missives to central leaders including Central paramilitary forces the President, Prime Minister and Home minister seeking for poll duty, the news network reported. postponement of polls.

CJI to meet 4 judges today to resolve crisis

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Even as the cry for postponing Assembly election in favour of solution, gets louder by the day, Working Committee of the NNPGs has finally come out in the open by lending weight to the chorus for ‘solution before election’ . In a statement media cell of the NNPGs maintained that election to Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) would have “serious ramifications” on the ongoing peace process and so appealed to the Government of India to appreciate the sentiments of the people. WC expressed the hope the government of India would act “positively” for paving a way and create conducive atmosphere for smooth negotiation process so as to arrive at an honourable and acceptable solution to the long-drawn “Indo-Naga” political problem. Further the Working Group also warned that holding elections when political negotiation was at an advanced stage, would negatively impact pursuit of early solution. Drawing attention to the appeals of various organisations, WC stated that

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): In view of the coming State Assembly elections, all holders of arms licenses -- issued by Nagaland State Government, various Deputy Commissioners or Commissioner of Police-- residing in Nagaland, other states or union territories, have been directed to produce their arms licenses and all relevant documents at the nearest police station against the address mentioned in the arms license. A notification from Home Commissioner, Government of Nagaland, Abhishek Singh (IAS), said the drive was being conducted by the State Government, as per the directions of the Election Commission of India, in view of the forthcoming state general elections. The notification said that the deadline for submission of the licenses has been set at January 20, 2018. Non compliance with the directive will lead to cancellation of the license, it added. The notification provided the following contacts for any clarification, query or assistance: Phone- 8258829982 (call or whatsapp), e-mail – scrb-ngl@nic.in, facebook: DGP Nagaland.

the government of India to respect cordial expressions of apex Naga bodies and warned that forceful measures could lead to social unrest. The NNPGs also called upon all intending candidates in Nagaland, irrespective of their party affiliations, to respond to the demands by standing by people’s commitment. WC said in the event the ECI insisted on holding election despite strident calls for deferment in Nagaland, the people would respond in an appropriate manner. It said fulfilling Naga people’s political aspiration was far greater than indulging in electoral exercise. WC therefore urged upon Naga leaders to focus on finding a political solution as the negotiations were on the verge of a decisive moment in the Naga people’s existence as a people and nation. WC said it was time for leaders to exercise utmost reasoning and align with the people. The NNPGs also expressed gratitude to God for enabling them to enter into a political dialogue with the Government of India and to Naga public, Naga friends and well-wishers for

ECI for enhanced security along border areas

Naga Hoho calls for poll boycott

T.R. Zeliang along with his cabinet colleagues and others after unveiling the monolith.

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Saturday formally inaugurated Akuluto town as a ADC headquarter on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said it was a red letter day for the people of Akuluto and VK areas and they could now look forward to more development and peace in

the area. On the need for upgrading Akuluto town to ADC headquarters, Zeliang said the government took the decision as Nagaland University’s headquarters was located at Lumami, which fell under Akuluto sub-division. Expressing happiness on the upgrade, Zeliang extended his gratitude to

former chief minister late Dr. Hokishe Sema and other pioneers who had contributed immensely to laying the foundation of Akuluto town. He exhorted the citizens to renew their spirits for moving ahead with better vision as the up-gradation was happening many decades after it was upgraded to a civil sub-division in 1974.

The chief minister also urged the citizens to make use of the national highways that pass through both Akuluto and VK towns. Stating that soil of the area was fertile and ideal for cultivation, he urged the citizens to make use of the resources and achieve selfsufficiency in agricultural crops by 2022. He also wished the people of Akuluto and VK area a bright and prosperous future. Earlier, Roads & Bridges and Political Affairs minister, G. Kaito Aye and parliamentary secretary for Youth Resources, Sports and Music Task Force, Khekaho Assumi also spoke on the occasion. The chief minister was accompanied to the event by his cabinet colleagues, and it was also attended by Zunheboto’s deputy commissioner, superintendent of police and other government officials.

Puma products from shops

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Dimapur police claimed to have seized duplicate Puma brand apparels from two garment shops located on NL Road of the town on Friday. Three persons were also arrested in this connection. In a statement, addl. DCP & PRO said a police team from Dimapur East police station, accompanied by an attorney of Puma company from Mangalore, conducted raids at a few garment and footwear shops located on New Market and NL Road, after having gathered information that some of these shops were trading in fake Puma brand products stamped with the company’s logo. During the raid, 37 track pants, six track suits and one t-shirt, all dupli-

cates of Puma, were recovered from Babu Garment Shop, NL Road. Similarly, 118 fake Puma ladies wear, 33 fake Puma track pants and 18 fake Puma track suits were also seized from Deepak Store, NL Road. The police have arrested Ghandi Das (51) and Biswajit Gosh (42), both proprietors of Babu Garment Shop, besides Bakul Saha (40), proprietor of Deepak Store, from their respective shops. The trio was brought to Dimapur East police station where a case under Sections 008/18 u/s 120 (B)/420 IPC R/W 63 Copyright Act was registered. Investigations revealed that all the seized items were illegally imported from Myanmar and traded in the local market with the fake Puma trademark, the police added.

JD (U) to assess coalition with DAN Villagers along India-Myanmar Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 13 (NPN): After more than a decade of being a coalition partner in the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN), Janata Dal (United) on Saturday said it will assess whether the party would enter into a coalition with any political party in the 2018 Assembly elections. Addressing media persons here at Hotel Japfu, secretary general and former MP, K.C Tyagi said, as in previous years, JD (U) had decided to contest the elections. However, the party will assess whether or not to enter into a coalition with any political party, he added. He also recalled the suggestion of former minister, Tenucho in Delhi on December 10, 2017 to forge an alliance with DAN. Tyagi regretted that although sufficient funds were granted to Nagaland and the North-East states, the progress and development on the ground was dismal. On the issue of “solution

before election” Tyagi said the party was of the opinion that the commitment made by Government of India to solve the Naga issue must become a reality. He however said that conducting elections was a constitutional matter, in the hands of the Election Commission of India (ECI). He said election was likely to be held by the last week of February or early March. Tyagi also said that, as suggested by JD (U) Nagaland state unit, the party will organize a dharna at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar by January end to highlight the issues of Nagaland and the NE region. To queries over constant shifting of parties by JD (U) MLAs, as experienced in the past, Tyagi said politics in Nagaland has been known for MLAs shifting parties, and wished that such instances would not be repeated. JD (U) state convenor N.S.N Lotha said the party had not pulled out the DAN alliance, but will consult central party leaders on future alliances.

When asked why special concern was shown by the Central political parties only during the election seasons, Lotha said the central leaders arrived in Kohima to meet the new office bearers and not because of elections. He added that if the election was announced before the dharna was conducted, it might be kept in abeyance, if not the party will go ahead and stage the dharna. Lotha said the party wanted to review their alliance partnership with DAN due to some issues in the DAN government and also due to political instability in the state. He assured that JD(U) will be a stable party. Lotha further said JD (U) was yet to decide how many constituencies it would be contesting. Lotha was optimistic that the party’s numbers would increase this time. Amongst many retired bureaucrats, Lotha said former Special Officer Y.M. Lotha from 38 A/C Wokha was the first person to join the party and also informed that some sitting MLAs had approached the party.

international border to get passes NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (AGENCIES): India and Myanmar are all set to streamline free movement of people within 16 km along their borders, The Hindu report stated. The Centre has asked the four states that share unfenced border with Myanmar to distribute “border pass” to all the residents living within 16 km from the boundary line. It has also asked the governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram to enrol the border residents under Aadhaar on war footing. Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will be in New Delhi next week along with nine ASEAN leaders as a chief guest for the Republic Day parade. A formal agreement is expected to be signed between India and Myanmar during her visit. “The border pass will be given only to the domiciles. All residents going across the border for agriculture, work or to meet relatives should carry the pass at all times. There will be no restric-

tions on their movement,” said an official. The official explained that both the countries had been intending to put a system in place after India raised the issue of movement of extremists and smugglers freely across the border. On January 3, the Union Cabinet had approved the agreement between India and Myanmar on land border crossing which the government said would enhance economic interaction between the people of the two countries. An official clarified that the agreement is not associated with the Centre’s stand regarding Rohingyas as this part of the border is not known to be used by the refugees to come to India. It may be recalled that a highlevel committee report submitted by Joint Intelligence Committee chief R.N. Ravi had suggested changing the “misnomer” related to “free border movement” and asked the government to replicate the model prevalent in villages and areas along the Bangladesh border.

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Wokha Town Nyiro Range Union (WTNRU) has strongly condemned the killing of Khonzani, daughter of Nzanbemo Ngullie of Longla Village on January 10, by her husband, Vincent Bichamo Kikon of Lakhuti Village, who allegedly beat her to death. A condemnation note from WTNRU chairman, R. Phyobemo Lotha and secretary, Yanchio Murry urged the law enforcing agencies to book the culprit and award stringent punishment as per the law. The union also extended sincere condolences to the bereaved family and offered prayers for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

ANTA Wka informs

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): In view of the resumption of suspended indefinite bandh along NH 2 by Rengma Selo Zi and Rengma Students’ Union, the All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha unit informed commuters that during the proposed bandh, WokhaDimapur taxis will ply via Merapani. It, however, stated that Wokha-Kohima taxi services will be on hold. In a press release, ANTA Wokha president, Hayithung Odyuo, and general secretary, Lipenthung Ovung, also requested all the commuters to register grievances, if any, with the unit office and provided helpline nos.-- 7005428175 /9856848356/9436810226 or e-mail: antawokhaunit@ gmail.com

Dmu police directs

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Commissioner of police, Dimapur has directed the removal of unauthorized fitment/fitting of crash guards/bull bars from vehicles within 15 days from the issue of this order. In a press release, additional deputy commissioner of police/ PRO cautioned that in the event of failure to comply with the order, penalty will be imposed on the offenders as per provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. K Y M C

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LBES youth rally underway at N. Longidang village

Rev. Ezanbemo Odyuo inaugurating youth rally hall on January 12 at N. Longidang village. (NP)

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KO H I M A , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Three-day Lotha Baptist Ekhumkho Sanrhyutsü (LBES) 19th youth rally held under the theme “Nkenphio Longtsü” (Audacious Faith Hebrews 11:1) commenced on January 12 at N. Longidang Village under Wokha district. On Saturday, the second day of the youth rally, United Baptist Church (UBC) Doyang Pastor Rev. Ellis Lotha, in his sermon,

called upon the youths to live a truthful, exemplary and steadfast Christian life. “Let this youth rally usher a revival and renewal of one self, the Church and the society so that there would be peace and cooperation among people for our own growth and reconciliation with God”, said Rev. Ellis. In his message, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth secretary, Rev. Vikuo Rhi,

said there are 1,615 churches and 6, 15,000 “baptised believers” under NBCC out of which 2, 12,000 are youths. Rev. Vi k u o w h i l e lauding the commendable number of LBES members which he termed as one of the largest, called upon members of LBES to be agents of positive change for a better future. He called upon then to be the “guardians of our faith in the changing times of today”.

A Bible study was led by youth director Old Changsu Nsungbeni Kithan and CTC lecturer Renbi Rangthang. In the seminar, Jt. Director of RD department, Thungjamo Odyuo spoke on the topic “overcoming poverty while inhabiting a fertile land as ours”; district session judge, Longshithung Ezung, spoke on “legal awareness”; Puruna Bazar youth director, Khothungo Kikon spoke on “back to the land” while professor sociology department NU, Lumami, Dr. W. Athungo Ovung spoke on “youth in the culture of materialism”. WTC assistant professor, Tumben Odyuo was the moderator. Earlier on January 12, Lakhuti Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Ezanbemo Odyuo inaugurated the youth rally hall. In the first service, 46 youths made a pledge and committed their lives to Christ. The rally is being hosted by Tiyi Lonchum Range Baptist Churches Fellowship and attended by around 1,700 youths of Wokha district and youths from Shillong and Assam. The programme would conclude on January 14.

ZPBN, NZWO condemn Jan 10 incident

DIMAPUR: Zeme Pui Baudi Nagaland (ZPBN) has expressed shock and vehemently condemned the barbaric and heinous crime of Heleulungbe Lungalang from Heningkunglwa village Peren district who in a drunken state allegedly beat his wife Namdeuyile to death on January 10. Condemning the act, ZPBN president, Alungle and secretary, Mereile Pungcui, said such “coward

act” was alien to the Naga society and appealed those responsible to refrain from such senseless act in future. ZPBN has urged the concerned authority to take the matter seriously and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. Further, ZPBN has conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family and wished the departed soul to rest in peace. NZWO: Northern Zeme Wom-

en Organisation (NZWO) president, Itinggwangle and secretary, Illiacangle wgile condemning the crime have urged the law enforcing agencies to serve befitting punishment to the culprit. Further, NZWO has conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and appealed to all to refrain from creating a ruckus regarding this case and rather let the law take its course of action.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018

news in Brief APO annual general meeting: Angami Public

Organisation (APO) has convened its annual general meeting (Houzha) on January 16, 11 a.m. at APO hall Kohima wherein new APO office bearers (20182020) would be inducted. All the four units – SAPO, WAPO, NAPO and CPO – have been requested to attend the meeting with a minimum participation of 120 delegates each. The village council chairman and its executive members, VDB secretary and GBs of all the Angami villages have also been requested to attend the meeting. APO has requested each and every individual attending the meeting to come with a touch of Angami traditional attire or dress. HVBC general meeting: Humtso Village Baptist Church (HVBC) has convened its annual general meeting on January 14, 8 a.m. at the church premises. All members of the church have been requested to attend the meeting. DDBP&SOA convention meet: Dimapur District Beauty Parlour & Owners Association (DDBP&SOA) would be organising three-day convention meet on January 17-19 at Niuland town Dimapur district. Nagaland prayer convention: Nagaland Prayer Centre Tsiemekhuma, EAC Hq. Botsa would be holding its 1st “Nagaland prayer convention” from February 2 to 4. All have been invited o the convention.

Alovi

DIMAPUR: CHILDLINE Dimapur has informed that a nine-year old girl named Alovi found wandering at Burma Camp area, Dimapur and reported by a concerned adult had been under its care since September 10, 2017. According to CHILDLINE Dimapur, the girl narrated that she had been staying with a Naga family

and that she left the house in search of her mother. The girl stated that on reaching Burma Camp, she found that the locality was renovated and the house where her mother lived as a tenant was demolished. Further, the girl said she asked around for her mother but no one could help her. CHILDLINE Dimapur has informed that the girl had been currently placed in shelter home as per the directives from Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Dimapur. For fur ther information, any person with valid information about the child or his parents/ guardian has been asked to contact CHILDLINE at 1098, 03862-224151/ 8731889309 and CWC Dimapur: 9436260005/ 9402832493.

Section of the gathering BJP training in Mon.

BJP leaders and others during the tour in Mon.

BJP members after consultative meeting in Longleng.

DIMAPUR: Ahead of the ensuing general assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland units have been organising various programmes and tours across the state Mon: BJP Nagaland unit unit launched its second phase booth- level workers training and meeting at Mon district covering two Mandals, Mon town 46 A/C and Phomching 44 A/C on January 12. The team was led by BJP booth level training convener, K. James Vizo, state BJP secretary, Lima Onen Chang and coconvener BJP media cell, Yanghose Sangtam. A press release by BJP Nagaland media cell informed that, K. James Vizo, while addressing the gathering, said that BJP was the only political party that has maximum internal democracy within the system unlike others who are based on family background, dynasty and without firm ideology and principle. Lima Chang said BJP was committed to development agendas and has nothing to do with religion; rather it believes in positive secularism. Yanghose Sangtam explained the

A press release by BJP Nagaland media cell stated that K. James Vizo in the programme said, BJP was be the only party that could provide stability in the state with good governance, free of corruption and development would become reality if elected to power. Yanghose Sangtam and Lima Onen Chang also spoke in the programme. Both the meetings were chaired by the Mon BJP district president, Nyawang Konyak. Longleng: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Longleng held its second consultative meeting held at BJP head office Longleng on January 12 headed by district BJP president, B. Ajoy Phom. According to general secretary and organizer, BJP Longleng, B. Chemben Phom, during the meeting, the house resolved resolved to strongly support clean election as directed by Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) Kohima among other resolutions. Chizami Mandal: BJP 17th Chizami Mandal in its executive meeting held on January 11 at Mini Tourist Lodge Pfutsero attended by all the Mandal and frontal Morchas/

tion of NPF government and assured of positive changes by BJP party. Mandal president, Tokhevi Aye Mandal highlighted the new schemes that are being introduced by the BJP government at the centre for the farm-

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The apprehended person with AR and police.

DIMAPUR: Based on specific information, Wokha battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) along with police representative conducted search operation in general area Wokha town on January 11 and arrested one person In a press release, Wokha battalion informed that one individual identified as Tungie (42) son of Yensamo, resident of

Wokha village (E-Khel who revealed that he was earlier a civil wing cadre of NSCN (K) was apprehended along with point 22 pistol, one magazine, six live rounds and Rs. 2,360. In this connection, the apprehendee has been handed over to Wokha police station along with the recovered items, informed the release.

ers and the poor people. Others who spoke in the tour included vice president, Kavito Chophi; kisan president, Phushito Yeptho, ex-mandal president, Tovishe Chophi and state executive member Hokheyi Aye.

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Destruction committee members destroying liquor.

DIMAPUR: Destruction committee members on Saturday destroyed 145 cases of assorted liquor seized and registered under various cases of Mokokc-

hung police station. The liquor was destroyed in the presence of EAC Mokokchung, deputy SP (R), PI and media at the court premises.

Assam Rifles nab NSCN (R) member with arms & ammo

DIMAPUR: Based on a specific input of a cadre trying to “terrorize and extort money” from Khonsa town, Khonsa battalion of the security forces launched a joint operation in conjunction with Arunachal police and apprehended NSCN (R) ‘sergeant major’ Manhua Wangpan on January 11. According to PRO (defence), AK-56 assault rifle, live ammunition, extortion note, opium, brown sugar, Rs. 5000, multiple debit or credit cards and other incriminating evidence was also recovered. Upon interrogation, PRO informed that Manhua admitted to being active part of the NSCN (R)

The apprehended person.

since 2015. The release informed that Manhua further revealed that he was part of a nine men team operating under ‘captain’, Eli Ketok a senior cadre of the same group and had come to Khonsa town for collection of extortion money on his instructions.

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We t h e b e r e a v e d family of Mrs. Late T. Throngkheamla would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who supported and stood by us financially, materially and physically during the illness and at the said demise of my beloved wife. I am unable to repay but may our Almighty God bless each and everyone of you. Mrs. Late T. Throngkheamla

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wings office bearers after threadbare discussion adopted few resolutions. A press note issued by BJP 17th Chizami Mandal, general secretary, Khrope Tsuhah stated that the house resolved to strongly support the Clean Election Campaign initiated by NBCC/CBCC among other resolutions. BJP 17th Chizami A/C welcomed all the new members from different political parties who had recently joined the party. Earlier, the meeting was chaired by president BJP 17th Chizami A/C, Vetshe Tsuzuh, greetings by president BJP Phek district, Nucutso Ruho, and invocation was pronounced by state executive member Kisan Morcha, Khazi Lea. Suruhuto: BJP 33 A/C Sur uhuto-Asuto mandal officer bearers has organize a toured 12 villages from January 5-9 with an aim to deliver the clear and right message to the people about BJP. Main speaker of the tour, BJP district president, Shikuto Sema categorically stated that BJP was a Political party and has nothing to do with religion affairs. He also highlighted the corrup-

Assam Rifles nab 1 with arms, ammo

Girl child found wandering at Burma Camp, Dimapur Liquor destroyed in Mokokchung

BJP Nagaland organise various programmes across the state

various flagships launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government focussing on the downtrodden section the people. Vice president, Er. Cheong Konyak also addressed the gathering at Mon town. The meeting was chaired by the district president, Nyawang Konyak, invocation by Phomching Town Baptist Church pastor, welcome speech by Mandal president BJP 44A/C Phomcing, Chingjon and vote of thanks by Nokba. The meeting at Mon town was chaired by district president, invocation by O. Kamzei Konyak, welcome address by vice president 46 A/C Mandal Mon, Lemhu Konyak, while vote of thanks was proposed by vice president BJP Mon district, Chinglei Konyak. In a separate programme, BJP organised its second phase of booth level mandal training covering 43 A/C Tapi and 41 A/C Tizit under Mon district on January 13. The state BJP team was led by booth-level training convener, K. James Vizo, Lima Onen Chang state secretary and Mon district in-charge and Yaghose Sangtam media cell co-convener.

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Born on : 05/6/1978 – Died on : 11/01/2018

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. KIVITO PHUCHO, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially and materially during his illness till his last breath. We convey our special thanks to : 1. Lazami Welfare Dimapur Area 2. Lazami Fellowship Dimapur Area 3. H. Khel Forum Diphupar, Dimapur 4. E.E & Staff of Irrigation & Flood Control, Dimapur 5. Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar 6. Mr. Vikheho Swu, Hon’ble Minister National Highways 7. Dr. Sukhato Wotsa, Retd. Principal Director, Health & Family Welfare We deeply regret for our inability to thank each and every individual but pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. DP-415

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(Born : 03/08/1989 – Died : 12/01/2018) Through this column, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, church members, organizations, colonies, families and relatives who stood by us at the untimely demise of Late Miss. Subeno Kithan. Words are inadequate to express and acknowledge all of you individually, but we pray to our Almighty God to richly bless you all.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 14

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Agartala Partly sunny and pleasant

24 12

Partly sunny

19 7

Guwahati An a.m. shower; partly sunny 23 11 Imphal

Times of clouds and sun

21 8

Itanagar Nice with clouds and sun

22 9

Shillong An afternoon shower or two

16 3

Kohima Cooler with a shower

16 7

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Burkhang cultural society presenting folk dance at Aai Sagi festival. (NP)

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Mech Kacharis celebrated Aai Sagi and Magh Utsav– a post-harvest festival of the Mech Kachari tribe on Saturday while Changs celebrated Poang Lum (Winter Festival) from January 12-13 respectively. Aai Sagi festival: Mech Kacharis on Saturday celebrated Aai Sagi at at Purana Bazar ‘B’ village playground, Dimapur. The festival was organised by Aai Sagi Festival Celebration Committee (ADFCC) under the aegis of Mech Kachari Public Organization (MKPO) with Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (IMTN) president, K Lun Tungnung as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Tungnung extended festival greetings and recalled the formation of IMTN comprising of Kuki, Kachari, Garo and Mikir/

Karbi. He reminded the gathering that IMTN was formed to protect and preserve the resources, land, cultural, political and social rights of the four indigenous minority tribes living within the state of Nagaland. Stating that the rights and voices of these four Indigenous minority tribes have been “trembled upon within their own state of Nagaland for a long time”, Tungnung called upon them to start standing up for their right and pride instead of sitting inside a “locked room” and lose one’s identity. “It is human nature and lifestyle that when someone stands out the other will lose but it does not mean that the one that lose need to stay low, we need to stand out”, he said. Tungnung encouraged

Cultural troupe presenting traditional dance at Poang Lum festival.

the indigenous minority tribes in Nagaland to support one another and come together in unity and build brotherhood with truth as “truth is the best defence”. Delivering Aai Sagi festival greetings, Kachati Tribal Council Nagaland (KTCN) president, Ramesh Hashnu, said the celebration aims to revive and preserve one’s culture, identity and tradition bringing unity and oneness. He also asserted that tradition and culture was the most important in the struggle of existence. Hashnu also encouraged those gathered to share the bond of love and affection through the celebration of the festival. Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by All Dimapur Mech Kachari Customary Organization (ADMKCO) president, Amulya Mech,

welcome address and Aai Sagi was delivered by John Mech and later vote of thanks was delivered by ASFCC chairman, Babul Mech. Various cultural items were presented by the cultural troupe of Burkhang Cultural Society, Dimapur and Naharbari village. The programme was followed by Aai Sagi feast and cultural extravaganza. (Staff Reporter) Poang Lum: Poang Lum (Winter Festival) was celebrated by Chang community from January 1213 at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang under the theme, “enveloping peace in oneness”. Poang Lum festival organised by Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) was graced by Chang Gazetted Officers’ Association (CGOA) vice president, C. Ebou as guest of honour. A press release by

Section of the gathering at Magh Utsav on Saturday. (DIPR)

CKS organising committee informed that in his speech, Ebou said Poang Lum festival as marks the celebration of self-sufficiency. He said in the past, bountiful harvest was celebrated but at present the celebration was for academic success, profitable business and prosperous living. Ebou encouraged the community to work hard with commitment so that the meaningful celebration of Poang Lum could be organized. He also added that the celebration was a way to nurture rich culture and tradition and to preserve the same so that the community would exist and progress. Saying that the festival was marked by gift exchange and merrymaking, Ebou encouraged the community to love their neighbours for peaceful co-existence.

Short speeches were delivered by former minister, I.L Chingmak and PA to Deputy Commissioner (DC), N Chingmak, wherein both the speakers stressed on significance of Poang Lum. Welcome address was delivered by CKS president, M. P. Nokshang while B. Tabitha Chang and Music Team (BYE TTBL) presented special numbers. The programme was followed by cultural extravaganza. Magh Utsav: Mech Kachari community Purana Bazar Dimapur celebrated Magh Utsav on Saturday at Mandevilla Garden. According to DIPR report, special guest of the occasion, chief guest of the festival, Mech Kachari Development Council Assam (MKDCA), chairman, Krishna Kanta Mech, lauded the community for preserving their tradition

and culture and appealed the community to continue to preserve it. He said MKDCA established in 2007 was not only for the welfare of Mech Kachari living in Assam but for the whole of Mech community. Guest of honour, M e c h a dv i s o r, M e c h Kachari Jatiya Parisad Assam, Kushal Ch. Mech and Mech advisor, MKCPB, Phonidhar also spoke in the occasion. United Boro People’s Organization (UBPO) literacy secretary, Prodip Swargiary al;so extended Magh Utsav greetings to the Mech Kechari community. He said Boro and Mech community have different culture and traditions but have maintained “brotherly relationship” and encouraged both the communities to continue to live in peace and unity.

18 IAS officers of 2017 batch in Nagaland NPBCA annual general council underway

Patel, commissioner Police (CP) Dimapur, Limasunep and other district officers at conference Hall of DC Dimapur According to DIPR, during the interactive session, Limasunep while highlighting on the present

situation of Dimapur district informed the officers that the level of violence in the district has come down and was peaceful. “Nagas are aspiring for an era of peace” he added. Assistant Director, Food and Civil supplies

Residents repair road at own expense

Residents repair colony approach road on Saturday. (NP)

MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 13 (NPN): Residents living in and around the approach road from Upper Artang Ward to Assam Rifles Mandir, Mokokchung on Saturday converged to repair the approach road which was in a “very deplorable state”. K Y M C

Speaking to this Correspondent, a retired government employee, R Alemla, said that instead of waiting for the “unresponsive” concerned department and state government, the resident decided to repair the road by the fund collected through “willing contributors”. Alemla said the road was last repaired in the

year 2005 but lacked maintenance by the concern department. She added that the residents have been filling the potholes and maintaining the road since then. However, tired of frequently repairing the road, Alemla said the residents decided to make it a concrete road though the cost was higher.

NH 702-D under repair; residents urge for quality work

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mon, Thavaseelan K, has informed government primary schools in the district to collect the audio visual educational material from the development branch during office hour, starting from January 15. In a press release, DC Mon informed that the audio visual content which is expected to be of assistance to teachers in effective pedagogy was procured by the office of DC Mon for the primary students in the district. The DC informed that the content may be displayed to students using computers or laptops and wherever one such was not available, mobile phones could be used. It also informed that for mobile phone based audio visual classes “USB memory adapter” would be provided on demand basis. The DC further informed that the content for English, Mathematics and environmental Science for classes 1-4 would be available free of cost and the same could be collected from the development branch, office of the DC Mon.

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10th NAP (IR) Bn Pastor Toshi; welcome address by Police Baptist Church 9th NAP (IR) Saijang Pastor Rukuveyi Nienu; greeting by deputy commandant, Z. Anchees Odyuo and benediction by Police Baptist Church Mon Pastor Banwang Konyak. The annual general council programme would culminate on January 14.

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FOR THE FOLLOWING AILMENTS Officials of PWD (NH), Mokokchung division, contractors and KWY, KLT representatives after the meeting.

DIMAPUR: In view of the ongoing NH 702-D road repair, Kumlong Ward Yimden (KWY) and Kumlong Lanur Telongjem (KLT) held a meeting with the PWD (NH) officials and contractors of Vertex Construction, Atoka and Bendang, on Saturday and shared the aspirations of the colony residents. A joint press release by KWY secretary, Masasosang Jamir and KLT assistant general secretary, Limasashi Longchar stated that the stretch of NH 702-D (MarianiMokokchung road) was the economic lifeline of Mokokchung and neigh-

bouring districts and that it had been in a “pathetic condition” for the past many years. The releases informed that the road was now being repaired on warfooting by the PWD (NH) executive engineer, Er Chubatoshi and Vertex Construction. In the meeting, the department and contractors were asked to construct the road as per the specification laid down by the government. KWY and KLT also assured all cooperation to the workers and asked them to carry out their works without any inhibitions.

ALL TYPES OF PARALYSIS/STROKE | RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS | ARTHRITIS OF DIFFERENT KINDS JOINT STIFFNESS AND PAIN | FACIAL PALSY | ANXIETY ALLERGIC ASTHMA | PEPTIC ULCER | PSORIASIS AND OTHER SKIN DISEASES | BACK PAIN OF DIFFERENT CAUSES | SLIP DISC | HYPER TENSION OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | HEADACHE, MIGRANE CHRONIC COUGH | DIABETES | PILES | SINUSITIS STRESS, ANGER, DEPRESSION, NERVOUS TENSION, WORRY AND FEAR | GASTRIC | CONSTIPATION T I NE N L TA

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DIMAPUR: As part of Bharat Dharshan (Winter Study Tour) 18 IAS 2017 batch officers reached Dimapur on January 11 and held an interactive session on January 13 with Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Sushil Kumar

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) 29th annual general council program held under the theme “Knitted Together in Christ” (Colossians 2:2) was opened by NPBCA executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Hukashe Zhimomi on January 12 at Police Baptist Church 9th NAP (IR) Bn. Saijang. Delivering a message based on the theme, NPBCA president and 14th NAP (IR) Bn Pastor, A. Temsu deliberated on four points: Our heart should be knitted together in order to encourage one another; we need to have true fellowship; we should work together for common goal and one should walk together . In the programme, NPBCA vice president and PUBC Pastor, Rakho led the opening service; god’s blessing was invoked by PBC

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18 IAS officers along with DC Dimapur, CP Dimapur and others on Saturday. (DIPR)

Department, Jamonger also apprised the young officers about the implementation of various schemes where food grains are given to the targeted beneficiaries as per the provision of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Other officers who participated in the discussion included CMO Dimapur, Dr.Vikato and officials from social welfare and DRDA Dimapur. The DC Dimapur encouraged the young officers to work with dedication reminding them that society looks upon young and upright officers. As part of the last leg of their study tour the IAS officers will leave for Kohima where they will be visiting Kisama, World War II cemetery etc. on January 14.

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Assam gears up for Magh Bihu amidst cold spell GUWAHATI, Jan 13 (Agencies): The spirit of festivity has emerged victorious as Assam gears up to celebrate Magh Bihu braving the severe cold weather. Ignoring the extremely chilly weather conditions that the state has been reeling under for almost about a week now, people have completed their preparations for the harvest festival. Magh Bihu is one of the biggest festivals of the state celebrated with merriment across the Brahmaputra valley. Held during the Assamese month of Magh, it is also known as Bhogali Bihu as feasting remains an integral part of the festival. Traditional Assamese delicacies such as Laroo (Laddu) and Pitha (Rice cake) made of coconut, sesame and jaggery are being made in large numbers before the festival. Mejis have been built to be lit up on Magh Bihu as a traditional form of paying obeisance to the fire god.

women but he questioned its timing and the finance part of the scheme. “Why did the government waste five years to take the programme out? I have also learnt that the government is under severe financial crisis but it is at the same time distributing freebies in the form of money,” James told PTI. State BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh also expressed similar views. “You are aware they (government) have not done anything in the period they ruled the state for 15 years. ... Our voters are smart and you cannot fool them all the time,” he said. Four months ago, Independent legislator Saleng A Sangma had petitioned the Governor about the scheme alleging it was more of a burden than an empowerment for women

folks. “What is happening is that MGNREGS wages deposited in the bank accounts of the women folks are being deducted to repay the loans which they have never taken,” Saleng alleged. Defending his decision to roll out the scheme which aimed at financially empowering women, the chief minister has said, “The mandate for the government is for five years. Constitutionally and legally, the government is bound to work and every hour and every minute counts.” Denying that it is a political gimmick, he said the state government has also undertaken large-scale social mobilisation to make potential beneficiaries aware of the schemes for a very long time and BDOs are working on who should be the beneficiaries.

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Aizawl, Jan 13 (PTI): Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla Saturday said his government had sought the Centre’s help in providing relief to the 1,440 Myanmarese nationals who had taken shelter in the north-eastern state. The Myanmarese people had crossed over to Mizoram in November last year, following clashes between the Myanmar Army and the Arakan Army (AA) militants in the Chin state of that country. Thanhawla said he had

GUWAHATI, JAN 13 (AGENCIES): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) car rally, to spread awareness on rhino conservation and to strengthen ties between the north-east Indian region and South East Asian countries, embarked on its four nation tour Saturday morning. The rally hopes to raise awareness against rhino poaching in the places where rhino body parts are commonly traded. It is organised by North East Federation of International Trade (Nefit) with 50 participants travelling in 15 cars, and they will be travelling through northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos in 22 days and cover about 7000 kms. The rally, which started from Guwahati, will travel through Kohima (Nagaland) and Imphal (Manipur) in Northeast India, Kalyemo, Mandalay, Bagan and Yangon (Myanmar), Bangkok (Thailand) and Vientiane (Laos).

Security beefed up in Mnp ahead of R-Day Mamata provoking Bengalis in Assam, says BJP MLA

GUWAHATI, Jan 13 (Agencies): BJP legislator Shiladitya Dev accused West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to drive a wedge between the Assamese and Bengalis in Assam by making baseless comments on the National Register of Citizens (NRC). “Mamata is not only trying to create a rift between Assamese and Bengalis living in Assam but is also exposing herself to the double standards she has been maintaining on the issue of sheltering religious minorities, especially from Bangladesh,” Dev, who represents the Bengali-majority Hojai assembly constituency, said. He added that Mamata had vociferously opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, which proposes to grant citizenship to religious minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. “When she (Mamata) is feeling threatened by BJP’s popularity in West Bengal, she is using the NRC update process as a tool to consolidate her and her’s party’s position in her state. Her plan is dangerous because she is trying to provoke Bengalis of Assam for her political benefits in West Bengal. This is very dangerous and we are totally against such provocation,” said Dev. Mamata, while addressing a public gathering in Alipurduar recently, had appealed to the people of her state to provide shelter to Bengalis if they are forced to leave Assam in case their names are dropped from NRC. Earlier, she had reportedly said that a ‘conspiracy is being hatched to drive out Bengalis from Assam’ after the first draft of NRC did not include many names.

Police conducting mopping operation at Thangal Bazar, Imphal on Saturday. Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 13: Security has been beefed up across Manipur, particularly in valley districts and district headquarters ahead of the Republic Day celebration on January 26, a police source said Saturday. Besides conducting random frisking and checking operations at all route leading to Imphal city, combing operations to flush out underground elements are being conducted in sensitive areas in the capital city and

its outskirt in the last few days, the source added. As part of its intensified security measures, mopping operation were being conducted by the police commandos. One such operation was conducted at Kalibari area of Thangal Bazar in Imphal as well as other localities of the city and its outskirt. No arrest was made during the operations. However, some youths were picked up and handed over

SAKIPHETO RANGE STUDENTS' UNION Affiliated to WSSU H.Q. Medziphema Town - 797106 Dimapur : Nagaland

The Sakipheto Range Students' Union (SRSU) held its 17 Annual Conference on 3rd-5th January 2018 at Zhuikhu Village under the theme "Explore The Possibilities". The office of the SRSU would like to deeply acknowledge and appreciate the following individuals and organizations for their financial, physical, moral and spiritual support given towards the Union. 1. Shri. Zhaleo Rio MLA, 5th Ghaspani II A/C as Chief Guest. 2. Er. Aholi Chophi, JE PWD, R&B as speaker. 3. Special Guest : I) Er. Isheto SDO, PWD R&B II) Mr. Tokuho, Ex-President, WSSU III) Mr. Ainato Yeptho, Asst. Director, Directorate of H&F Kohima. 4. Brig. Kiyehe Yeptho and Mr. Edward K Zhimo for their financial contributions. 5. All program officials. 6. All invitees, GBs, Chairman, Secretary Village Council. 7. Zhuikhu Village Council, Zhuikhu Sumi Baptist Church and Zhuikhu Students' Union. 8. The entire population of Sakipheto Area. The Union regrets its inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our humble prayer that God Almighty bless you in return.

BEFORE THE MARRIAGE OFFICER FAMILY COURT, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

Marriage Regd No. 01/2018 Dated Dimapur the 12/1/2018 NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE I hereby give notice Under Section 15 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 that a petition of intended marriage has been filed by Mr. Nabi Hassan, aged about 28 years, S/o Shri. Rasul Ali, resident of GHSS Sector H/No. 236, United Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland AND Miss. Amongla S.T aged about 28 years, D/o. Shri. Samalemzung, resident of H/No. 29, Kuda Village 'C', Dimapur before this Court on 12 day of January 2018 and whereas 12th February 2018 has been fixed for solemnizing their Marriage. Objection if any are to be furnished on or before the aforementioned fixed date. MARRIAGE OFFICER

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Notice Calling Objection for the issue of Succession Certificate Smti Pitoli Chishi of Asukhuto Town, District Zunheboto has applied for the issue of Succession Certificate/Guardianship Certificate declaring that his/her wife/husband Lt. Y. Dokhuvi Sema, has expired on 24/11/2017. It is hereby notified that if no objection to issue this Certificate is received from anyone within a period of 30 (Thirty) days w.e.f the date of publication in press, the Certificate shall be issued, and no further complaint will be entertained for issued of the same. DP-408

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IMPHAL, Jan 13: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh lauded the culture of nurturing forests by Nagas. Addressing a public function at Tamei subdivision of Tamenglong district, the chief minister said, “There is the culture of nurturing forests among the Naga villages. We need to encourage this culture and other hill villages should imitate it.” While stating that increasing water scarcity problem was directly related with deforestation, he said, “If deforestation continues, hill areas will not be habitable one day. Cautioning that mankind will pay dearly if further destruction is caused to the natural environment, Singh exhorted the people of the state, particularly those settling in the hill areas, to protect forest. Earlier, in a memoran-

dum submitted to the chief minister, villagers requested Singh to construct a water supply scheme the area. To address the water scarcity problem in the area, a proposal for setting up a water supply scheme at an estimate cost of Rs 12 crore had already been initiated from the district administration, said Singh. Government will reflect the proposal in the upcoming state budget estimate and will do the needful at the earliest to fulfill the demand of the villagers, he assured. During the visit, the chief minister also re-opened a State Bank of India branch and also laid the foundation stones for construction of Tamei police station, R Tale Memorial Women’s Market, quarters for medical personnel and teachers at Tamei and Tousem sub-divisions (Impah village) at Tamei sub-division headquarters.

Security forces destroy illegal poppy plantation in Manipur IMPHAL Jan 13 (Agencies): Security forces destroyed illegal poppy plantation in the catchment areas of the Lava river in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Saturday, police said. A combined team of security forces comprising of Manipur Police, Assam Rifles and Narcotic officials destroyed the illegal poppy plant plantation in about 30 acres of land near Teisen village, Additional Superintendent of Police (Operations) of Churachandpur Binod Ranja told over phone.

Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto : Nagaland

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I, Shri. K. Akuto Zhimomi, resident of Thilixu Village, District Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that the agreement made with Mr. Tokuho Zhimomi on 3rd of May 2016, regarding the plot of land that I have at Ikrani Village, bearing Dag No. 100/P, 101/P and 115/P is nullified for breach of trust by Mr. Tokuho Zhimomi. DP-349

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The Kohima Kangtsung Senso Telongjem with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals. 1. Shri. Imlimeren Jamir, S/o Lt. Waituba on being promoted to the post of Director, under the Department of Rural Development Blocks, Nagaland, Kohima. 2. Shri. I. Chuba Lemtur, S/o Imnamangyang on being promoted to the post of Accounts Officer under the Department of Treasuries and Accounts, Nagaland, Kohima. 3. Smt. T. Atula Imsong, D/o Tulunungsang on being promoted to the post of Assistant Director under the Department of School Education, Nagaland, Kohima. The KKST wishes and prays to Almighty God to grant them good health and wisdom in their future endeavours. (Imo Lemtur) (Temsunungsang) President General Secretary

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to the respective police stations for further verification, reports said. An official source said that security measures have been taken up as a preventive measure for any disruptive activities which are likely on or before the Republic Day. I n M a n i p u r, r e b e l groups have been boycotting the celebration of the day (Republic Day) each year.

Happy birthday papa Thanks for being a wonderful father to us. We are so fortunate to have a fantastic father like you. To the world you may be just a person, but to us, you are more than the world. Happy Birthday Pappa. With love and prayer, Sutapa, Smitha, Subrata, Lipsi

We the undersigned members of Mokokchung District Division and 27th AC Town Constituency, BJP have resigned from the active and primary membership and joined the National People’s Party (NPP) under the dynamic and able leadership of NPP National President, Shri. Conrad K Sangma, MP Lok Sabha, and Shri. Ato Yepthomi, President, NPP Nagaland State.

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appealed to the Centre to provide assistance to the refugees, staying in three relief camps in southern Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district since November 25. He added that his government was making efforts to ensure that all the refugees returned to Myanmar. Officials, however, said the Myanmarese nationals were refusing to return to their respective villages even after the Myanmar Army declared that peace was restored and all the AA rebels were flushed out of their camps. While some of them were afraid of going back apprehending that a violent confrontation might erupt anytime between the government forces and militants, many preferred to settle down in Mizoram, they added. The refugees, mostly Buddhists and Christians, were residents of Paletwa and surrounding villages in Myanmar.

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Shillong, Jan 13 (PTI): A large number of women in Meghalaya have received Rs 5000 as seed money under the Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) through financial inclusion scheme, a senior official of Community and Rural Development department (CnRD) said Saturday. The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma earlier this month targeting to benefit about four lakh womenheaded families. Following the launch, thousands of eligible beneficiaries were given the Rs 5000 cheque countersigned by the Block Development Officers, the senior CnRD official told PTI. Meanwhile, National People’s Party (NPP) spokesperson James K Sangma lauded the scheme which aims to empower

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K. Hetoi Village Baptist Church, village elders, K. Hetoi Village Union Dimapur, students union and STH with immense pride would like to congratulate Shri. Niqhezhe Yeptho, S/o Late Khaxüzü Yeptho and Late Itoli Yeptho, at present serving as Pastor at Jekishi Baptist Church for being receiving Reverend title the most prestigious award on 19 th December 2017 by Sumi Baptist Convention on certification of Ordination Board WSBAK, ordained by Dr. Rev. Hevukhu Achumi, Executive Secretary, WSBAK. Akuvuto Thahekhu. We, further prayers and wishes him bright and prosperous future in his service career. (Kitoho Yeptho) Pastor K. Hetoi Village Baptist Church DP-419 OFFICE OF THE

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The public of Old Monger and New Monger village in general and the GB’s, village Council and village functionaries in particular, would like to convey our heartiest gratitude and appreciation to Shri V. KASHIHO SANGTAM, intending candidate for 59 A/C for the forth coming election, for his concern to the welfare of the people by repairing and renovating the poor road from Seyochung town to New Monger via Old Monger which was left unattended by the leaders and the department for the past many decades. Therefore, we wish him the very, very best of success in his career as we find in him to be a visionary leader to uplift the people in the field of social, and in all round development purpose. May the Almighty God guide him in his destiny. DP-428

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Chopper crashes off Mumbai coast; 4 bodies found MUMBAI, JAN 13 (PTI): A Pawan Hans helicopter with seven persons on-board, including five ONGC officers and two pilots, crashed off the Mumbai coast minutes after it took off for the stateowned company’s oil installation in the Arabian sea. So far, four bodies have been recovered, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation said in a statement to PTI. Search operation is on for other missing persons. The Pawan Hans helicopter with five ONGC officers, including three of the level of Deputy General Managers, went missing around 10.40 hours today. ONGC, Coast Guard and Navy pressed helicopters and speed boats as soon as the information of the chopper going missing was received at the Juhu helibase. ONGC has key oil and gas fields off the Mumbai coast and Pawan Hans helicopters routinely ferry company employees and officers to the oil installations that are situated as far

Pawan Hans helicopter that crashes off Mumbai coast on Saturday.

as 160 kilometres from the coastline. The field in the offshore include Mumbai High, the nation’s largest oil field and Bassein fields, the largest gas field. The helicopter crash is not the first accident in ONGC’s history. In August 2003, Mi-172 helicopter crashed off Mumbai coast killing 27 company persons and pilot on-board. “ONGC vessels and choppers along with the

Coast Guard and Indian navy are combing the areas where the chopper has apparently crashed,” the ONGC statement said. “Identification of the bodies is in progress”. The chopper Dauphin N3 had gone missing after taking off from Juhu aerodrome at 10.30 AM. The chopper, bearing registration number VTPWA, was scheduled to land at the designated oil rig at Mumbai High at 11

am. Five employees of stateowned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and two pilots were on-board the chopper. The Navy said it had deployed its stealth frigate INS Teg for the search operation, while surveillance aircraft P8i was also pressed into service. The Coast Guard had also diverted its ships to search the missing chopper. A senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation

(DGCA) official said that the aircraft accident investigation body AAIB will probe the Pawan Hans chopper crash. “Since it is a clear accident, this chopper crash will be probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB),” the official said. He said the DGCA will extend all necessary help to the AAIB in conducting the probe. AAIB is the apex body which probes serious incidents and accidents, involving aircraft registered in India and comes under the civil aviation ministry. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives. “IndiaCoastGuard Ship on receipt of information reached area, located the debris, picked up a body at 1230 hrs,” he said on twitter. “So far resulted in 03 body recovery. Search & rescue operations are underway. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will launch thorough inquiry (sic),” he tweeted.

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Cong questions PM for sending his Principal Secretary to CJI

NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (IANS): Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Saturday expressed the hope that the crisis in the top judiciary following a revolt by four Supreme Court judges would be “settled”. “Let’s hope everything works out very well. I am sure everything will be settled,” he told reporters here. Venugopal on Friday said the judges could have avoided going public with their complaints against Chief Justice Dipak Misra. He also said that the judges were men of repute and statesmen and hoped that they would solve their difference amicably. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra was on Saturday morning seen driving to the residence of the Chief Justice. He was seen sitting inside his official car which returned from the gate of the Chief Justice’s residence without entering there.

NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (IANS): Congress on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi why he sent his Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra to Chief Justice Dipak Misra’s residence here a day after four senior judges told the media that all was not well with the Supreme Court. Nripendra Misra was seen on Saturday sitting in his car outside Justice Misra’s residence in New Delhi. “As PM’s Principal Secretary, visits CJI’s residence at 5, Krishna Menon Marg; PM must answer the reason for sending this special messenger to CJI” tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala. The development came a day after Justice J. Chelameswar along with three other sitting senior Supreme Court judges took on Justice Misra over the allocation of benches, among other issues. On Friday, in an unprecedented move, the four senior-most judges in the Su-

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preme Court burst out in the open and accused the Chief Justice of not strictly adhering to the rules in assigning cases to appropriate benches, which they said could create “doubts” about the integrity of the top court. Speaking to the media at the residence of Justice Chelameswar, the judges said the SC administration was “not in order” and released an undated letter they wrote to Justice Misra in which they conceded that the CJI was the “master of the roster” but this was “not a recognition of any superior authority, legal or factual, of the Chief Justice over his colleagues”.

No anti-incumbency in Karnataka, says 2 arrested for dumping potatoes outside UP CM’s residence Siddaramaiah after meeting Rahul

Siddaramaiah addressing the media on Saturday.

issues. (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister) Yogi Adityanath is also raising the same issue. Amit Shah is also raising the same issue. (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi may also raise the same issue because they have no issues there.” To a question about his alleged attack on the BJP and its leaders as terrorists, he said: “I did not say terrorists. I have only said they spread hatred in the name of Hindutva. I said I am also a Hindu but a humane Hindu. Hindu dharma means humane Hindu and not hatred. That is Hindutva.” Asked if he would apolgise for his remarks, he asked “why”. Rahul Gandhi had called him for the meeting along with senior leaders of the party including the Karanata Congress chief, working president, Malikar jun Kharge, Veerappa Moily, K.H. Muniappa, Oscar Fernandes and party in charge of Karnataka K.C. Venugopal. Venugopal told reporters that the leaders

gave an assurance that they would all work united for the success of the party in the Assembly elections. The meeting came in the wake of a verbal duel between Siddaramaiah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah. Karnataka is likely to witness election in AprilMay. Siddaramaiah had called the BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) “Hindutva extremists”, while Shah had termed his government in Karnataka “anti-Hindu”. Gandhi had earlier warned his party leaders from making remarks which are unwarranted and personal.

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (IANS): Two Samajwadi Party activists have been arrested for allegedly dumping potatoes in high-security areas, including outside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s residence and the Vidhan Sabha building here, police said on Saturday. Lucknow’s Senior Superintendent of Police Deepak Kumar said the arrested persons -- Ankit Singh Chauhan and Sushil Pasi -- were linked to the Samajwadi Party’s youth wing. He said after the potato dumping incident on January 6, over 10,000 telephone numbers were on surveillance that led the police to zero in on the two. Deepak Kumar said a CCTV footage revealed that the potatoes

were wheeled into the high-security zone in a vehicle owned by Sanju Katiyar, who is the husband of Kannauj district panchayat chairperson Shilpi Chauhan. Kannauj is the parliamentary constituency of Dimple Yadav, wife of former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The police officer said potatoes was purchased from a cold storage and that the culprits had stayed at a house in Mall Avenue a day before the incident. Akhilesh Yadav made light of the development and said there was nothing objectionable in the incident. At best reflects, he said, it only reflects that his party workers were concerned at the plight of the potato growers.

5 wrestlers, among 6 killed in ADMISSION OPEN FOR THE 2018 SESSION Maharashtra road accident MUMBAI, JAN 13 (IANS): Five wrestlers and a driver were killed in a major road accident in Sangli district of Maharahstra early on Saturday, police said. The accident took place around 1 a.m. when an SUV carrying the grapplers rammed headlong into an oncoming tractor carrying sugarcane. Five others, including wrestlers, were injured in the accident and they were admitted in hospitals. The wrestlers belonged to the institute, Kranti Kushti Sankul. “It is very sad and shocking, for us,” said Sharad Lad, the institution’s secretary. They were all returning after a wrestling contest in Satara. More details were awaited.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 37 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018

Judges judge the judge

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o matter how much some may try, in brushing the crisis in the Supreme Court under the carpet; the attempt will be in vain since the four senior most supreme court judges had come out openly in exposing the way of functioning of the present chief justice of India Dipak Misra. The issue, therefore, can no longer be hushed up. It is now in public domain and people of India have heard the issues raised by the four judges. These have to be addressed since the nation should know and because the nation wants to know. The four supreme court judges - Justices Jasti Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph- are no ordinary judges. All four have made landmark judgments while presiding of the respective benches. They have mainly pointed out to issues of deep concern for the nation over the functioning of the Supreme Court under the present chief justice Dipak Misra. The judges had pointed out that their written and verbal pleas on the CJI to correct the drift had gone unanswered. They also pointed out to the CJI’s allegedly arbitrary way of assigning important cases to benches headed by junior SC judges, ignoring senior ones. The four judges told a shocked nation through a press conference how the CJI ‘selectively assigned’ cases to ‘benches of preference’ and not following the convention of assigning cases on the strength of merit and seniority. The action of the four judges is being viewed from different angles-one that supports and the other that disapproves. Either way, the issue over the functioning of the CJI has become a hot topic since it also exposes the inherent flaws in the system where there appears to be no mechanism to check ‘arbitrariness’. It is not an issue that can be dismissed as frivolous since the CJI had constituted benches comprising of junior judges to hear serious cases of national interests. This is the first time that such a so-called rebellion has taken place in the Supreme Court.If the four judges have held CJI Dipak Misra responsible for compelling them to take their plea to the nation; it raises pertinent issue about the incumbent CJI. The clash among the judges in the highest court also comes in the wake of a controversial order in November last year, in which Justice Misra declared that the Chief Justice “is the master of the roster” having exclusive power to decide which case will go to which judge. The CJI issue the order after a two-bench judge passed an order for a five-bench judge to probe a corruption cases involving bribes taken while settling cases pending before the apex court. CJI Dipak Misra who is in the eye of the storm, has been linked with various controversies before becoming the CJI. One was about alleged misrepresentation of facts in a land deal case and the other involved the suicide note of former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul. The other controversy involved handing the case of the death of Judge Loya who was probing the Sohrabuddin encounter case in which BJP president Amit Shah was an accused. The handing over of this case to a junior judge raised misgivings. Be that as it may, the four judges have to be appreciated for exposing these unsavoury episodes in the venerated institution which remains the last hope for a free and democratic India.

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Alone with God? (2)

When He was alone…the twelve asked Him about the parable. —Mark 4:10 His Solitude with Us. When God gets us alone through suffering, heartbreak, temptation, disappointment, sickness, or by thwarted desires, a broken friendship, or a new friendship— when He gets us absolutely alone, and we are totally speechless, unable to ask even one question, then He begins to teach us. Notice Jesus Christ’s training of the Twelve. It was the disciples, not the crowd outside, who were confused. His disciples constantly asked Him questions, and He constantly explained things to them, but they didn’t understand until after they received the Holy Spirit (see John 14:26). As you journey with God, the only thing He intends to be clear is the way He deals with your soul. The sorrows and difficulties in the lives of others will be absolutely confusing to you. We think we understand another person’s struggle until God reveals the same shortcomings in our lives. There are vast areas of stubbornness and ignorance the Holy Spirit has to reveal in each of us, but it can only be done when Jesus gets us alone. Are we alone with Him now? Or are we more concerned with our own ideas, friendships, and cares for our bodies? Jesus cannot teach us anything until we quiet all our intellectual questions and get alone with Him.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018

Post-mortem

Demand for Rengma district Reverse democracy, clean election campaign and the church A

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agaland is a reverse democratic state where both wealth and power are accumulated in the hands of the elites and few leaders, where poor are becoming poorer and rich are getting richer every day ever widening the gap between the rich and the poor, where justice and equality is overshadowed by traditional entitlements, where there is kinsmanship administrative set-up in the village well protected by Article 371(A) ,where people are drunk with spirituality and fanaticism so much so that they are blind to reality, where there’re more churches than the sum total of government offices, where the government is a slave to the church for being the major vote bank, where politics is a football of corruption and politicians are glorified according to the goals of corruption they scores, where church don’t care from what source the money comes into their coffer and have turn most of the institution of Christ into an exclusive club of haves and their promotional activities, where the church and the corrupt government are always in the same page and often in the same bed. The Clean Election Campaign (CEC) by the church in collaboration with the corrupt ridden government seems to be yet another trick to put the rope of tyranny in the neck of the common men who are not only poor and helpless but voiceless as well. CEC seems to have been carefully engineered in such a way that the rich and powerful are baptized in the institutionalized water of mighty and wealthy church and the poor voiceless have-nots are blamed for all the sins of Nagaland that are committed over generations in the name of democracy. In spite of all these obvious evils, any commoner will agree with the campaign of Clean Election. After all who wants to carry the yoke of slavery forever? In fact, commoners want clean election more than the mighty and all powerful, all knowing church. But why only the poor have-nots and voiceless are to be targeted and blamed for all the political sins of the government and the church? The poor commoners are already overburdened with taxes and lack of opportunities to earn their livelihoods. Election is usually not a time for them to feast and earn like it is for the rich church members or elites. Instead, for the poor commoners it is a time to run and hide for safety. They are filled with fears and worries wondering what will happen to them if they don’t abide by the calls and orders of the rich and the powerful. They are shifted from one place to another and are made to stand in line all day on voting day without a clue what is been cooked inside. On the other hand no church or theologian even with doctorate degree will voice a word against the rich and powerful though they are fully aware of what is going on in Nagaland but would rather choose to remain silent preparing sermons to appease the poor have-nots for reasons best known to them and God. Therefore if the CEC is what the church really wants then first let the church led by NBCC come out clean and independent. Let the church stand with the commoners and mobilize the poor and have-nots from the grass root without the involvement of government of any kind. Let them come out openly against

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corruption. Let them declare the list of corrupt leaders and openly oppose them. Let them say it on their face to stop victimizing the voiceless poor commoners for their wicket scheme. Let them organize revival and spiritual awakening crusades for political leaders like they do it for directionless and often innocent commoners. Then only one can say that Nagaland churches are from God and works according to the principles of Christ. Did Christ ever shook hand or sign a document with the government to spread His kingdom? What’s going on with Nagaland churches? Majority and wealth is not always right. Theologians and church leaders are in majority among all NGOs and public organizations. But that does not mean that they always have to side with the high and mighty and manipulate the voiceless commoners. Where will the poor man go if the corrupt politicians on one side and the holy mighty church on other side crush them at the same time? Therefore, it is high time for the church to come down from the high and mighty place leaving aside the palatial church offices and identify themselves with the poor and voiceless commoners, study and understand the reality at ground and mend their ways. Then only we can bring about a favourable change in Nagaland through CEC. It’s only when the church stand with the commoners and fight against the corrupt high rather than shaking hands with powerful few in a conference room in Kohima for publicity sake, the CEC will see the light of the day. The public want change. Scholars, social reformers, thinkers all want change and freedom from the bondage of corruption and tyranny of the corrupt elites. When will the church wake up to the expectation of the people? How long will the church fancy with the idea of democracy when the reality is a Reverse Democracy and kinsmen-ship? How long will the church live with illusion that the power lies in the hands of the commoners who in reality are the silent, helpless victims of the few corrupt elites. To make democracy better we need democratic means. But to change Reverse Democracy and kinsmen-ship into real democracy the church must understand and must dissociate itself from the few mighty elites and stand with the commoners and if required the church must lead a revolt to destroy the Reverse Democracy and establish a truly democratic state in this so proclaimed Land of Christ. It’s time the church go deeper, shun away from copycat culture and to do so they still find it as tough as high school science and maths, then they should better stick to the holy books and sermons instead of unnecessarily adding on to the weight of common man’s burden by siding with corrupt politicians and whip the common man with the most unholy whip of CEC. There are enough educated and good committed people in Nagaland. All that we need is a church that can see, hear and understand the pulse of the people and stand by them against the few corrupt high and mighty in order to make the clean election campaign a reality. Otherwise, CEC will be another act of crucification of the poor have-nots by the church to please the people in power. Dr. Tialiba Longkumer, Mokokchung

gain, the demand for Rengma district has gone back to “Deep Freezer” in a refrigerator, when the entire community together with sympathisers are anxiously waiting for the announcement to be made where everyone says the demand is overdue and more than genuine one, as far as the history of Nagas are concerned and beyond doubt, thus one again leading us to think the motherly caring and treatment been meted towards the Rengma community since the inception of statehood. Today we are quite confident and fulfilling every bit of reasons and justifications required by the authority and the ball seems to be rolling in the court of government, therefore it is an utmost legitimate right of citizens to be updated and known of development in a straight manner, in a way why it’s been delayed and where have things gone wrong? May kindly be substantiate, particularly to the section of youth community even though the indefinite bandh has been lifted on the request of authority as we are made to understand as per the meeting between the frontal organisations of Rengma and the honourable chief minister of Nagaland. As such at this very moment too much delaying in tactics may not go well with present sentiments and aspirations of Rengmas in particular and Nagas in general, whereby sufficient and enough space been already allotted, Hereby our “Requirement and Urgency” needs to be addressed without further delay lest tantamount to denial of entire Nagas. No doubt, every voters of Universal Adult Franchise is feeling nerved rather conscious of the forthcoming General Election in our land, once the Election commission of India announces the schedule, whereby re-arranging of Rengmas issue from Crutch shall obviously prove both the parties very costly. Abundant aspirations of Rengma community are also already voiced out and reflected in all aspects and platforms. Respecting and

prioritisation of demand is the need of the hour, because we cannot deny ourselves anymore, since every Naga must go hand in hand otherwise it speaks incomplete. So also the prime responsibility of any government is to deliver easy and effective administration towards the grassroots at their doorsteps, this is quite missing or inadequate in our state. Rengmas are been deprived out of their simplicity and hospitality like other Nagas in many ways in spite of synonymous contributions towards every spectrums in Naga causes since from the time immemorial, be it in political issue, socio economy or administration without compromising or hesitation. Sending of 200 (Two hundred) strong youths to France as Labour corps during First World War is noteworthy, while some could not return home as death took them away untimely in foreign land. For which we are stood by their legacies and supreme sacrifices as far as the history of Rengma is concerned, besides the formations of Naga club and statehood subsequently. As far as the “Dignity and Prestige” of Nagas are concerned the Rengmas have never ever bow down even before the supremacy of British empire under any circumstances since 1874 called “Battle of Tesophenyu” they declared strong opposition of British expedition party under the command of Dr. Brown for wanting to pass through the most sanctity and protected village during a chieftainship of Mithong with an unflinching statement “Neither man nor tiger had even been allowed to pass by the village, so shall allow no white men too” still then the British did forceful violated the will of village, where the village fought against like a real Naga warrior in a war cry method with just spears and daos in their hands. Even though filled granaries and their sweet homes were razed down into mere ashes, besides taking away precious life with no fault of theirs yet never surrendered nor compromised

instead this very Bravery act sent a Powerful Message to the rest of Nagas in those days with an impression of honour and security, for which the Government must recognise and reward graciously beyond granting District alone too. Here, deprivation of Rengma is immensely felt from many angles since from the formation of statehood in 1963, the reasons best known to the pioneers of Nagas, initially two assembly seats were allotted during “Interim Body” represented by late Riga Thong and Shri Lothi Rengma, however we were denied and confiscated one Assembly seat from our hands when General election was held in 1964, thus “Missing Seat” must be restored to Rengmas immediately for the sake of history and maintenance of fairness. Above all placing about fifty six thousands of population in a single bowl is also really suffocating and apparently reaching the saturation point from the practical point of view, thereby lowering the per capita income and putting the economy status at very low standard due to injustice delivered. Unless remedial measures are been taken into consideration through proactive method, the Nagas will also remain incomplete. Delaying in granting of full fledge Tseminyu district only speaks of Government inability to see and understand the uncompromised history and urging aspirations of Rengmas, which is highly questionable and answerable in the eyes of entire Nagas. Instead, giving birth to “Rengma District” the thirteenth child shall clearly send only a beautiful bound message to the whole world and smiles glitter even in the eyes of unborn, therefore, at this very moment the Rengmas also look at the present Government under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Shri T.R Zeliang to strike the final to make Rengma District a reality which will be also a history as well as for the love of Rengma people. David Jemu

NVCO to the manufacturing company of Wai Wai

n 11th January 2017 the Nagaland State Consumer Helpline received a call from Shillong through its Toll Free No. 1800-345-3701 complaining that a metal wire of about 3 cms long was found inside WAIWAI ma ma Bhujiya chicken flavoured (Hot & Spicy). The complainant teaches in one of the private colleges in Nagaland and he is well known to the Helpline Project Manager Kezhokhoto Savi. The Helpline advice him to approach the concerned authority within the jurisdiction i.e Shillong and to take up the issue seriously to the extent to make sure that the company is been taught a lesson. Normally the manufacturing company advertised their products in a beautiful manner but when it comes to solving the problem related they are expert in excuses. They provide Toll Free numbers which does not serves purposes but just killing times and also very frustrating to approach the nodal officer. High time the public/ consumers should stand up and raise their voice and initiate necessary actions against such illegality. And to this effect through a press statement the Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) serves an open letter to the concerned management of WAIWAI ma ma to take note of it that it is due to carelessness on their part that a metal wire was found inside the product which is a very serious case and it may even kill the consumer stating that the company is already in big trouble.

The President of NVCO Kezhokhoto Savi said that Nagaland State Consumer Helpline is a central project runs by the Govt. of Nagaland particularly the department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection in collaboration with Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ organization (NVCO) providing counselling on all products and services and will develop a data base information relating to the State and this Helpline is an alternate consumer dispute redressal mechanism which is functioning through a Tool Free telephone No. 1800 – 345 – 3701 where a citizen can call and seek information, advice or guidance for his day to day consumer problems. The Nagaland State Consumer Helpline situated at D-Block, Kohima has been receiving calls from all over the districts as the only Helpline in the state. This helpline is receiving calls covering various services and products like banking, telecom, insurance, national food security, LPG, postal, courier, transport including complaints related to MRP, labelling, price-rise, sub-standard goods in the market, weight and measurement etc. At the first instance, the complainant is advised to take up the matter with the concerned trader, manufacturer or company. In case, his problem still remains unresolved, he is advised to approach the respective trade associations, industry regulations, Ombudsman and the concerned government departments relating to the

industry. It is only as last resort that the complainant is advised to approach the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum or State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission depending on pecuniary jurisdiction. There is a saying “Health is Wealth” and any carelessness which may cause food poisoning or any problem like this may lead to a very fatal consequences. ‘Food safety’ means assurance that food is acceptable for human consumption. Earlier food adulteration was the only concern of food safety and standard, however with the arrival of better technology and with the advancement in the standard of living numerous problems and concerns arose regarding food safety and standard in our country. So the Central government for solving all problems relating to food enacted the ‘Food Safety and Standard Act 2006’. For better management of the Act, the Central government formed an authority by the name Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Food is the basic need of all living beings and we eat food to survive and develop our physical wellbeing. So it is our basic right to a healthy, safe and nutritious food. Sometime the availability of fast foods, packed foods and other cheap foods is harmful for our health. Some of the mal-practises commonly found are; using harmful chemicals to enhance flavour in sweets, fruits, juices, etc, using chemical to artificially ripen fruits, using

wax on apples to make it look fresh, using mono sodium, ajino mootoo in chows, momos, and other Chinese and Burmese noodles affects our bones, etc, mixing brick powder to chilli powder, adulteration of milk with excessive water, use of detergent or bleaching powder to increase quantity, serving of fast foods in open food stalls such as samosas, jeelibees, pokara, puri, etc in newspapers or magazines which contains black carbon ink, etc. Some of these unhygienic and unsafe practices can lead to serious health issues and problems such as kidney failure, lung cancers, gastric problems, stomach aches and also effect our

organs such as the gal bladder, liver, intestines and also cause other ailments related to mental health, abnormal hormonal growth or releases that could change our appetite and may to depression. Under the Consumer Protection Act 1986, the consumers have the right to safety, they are protected against marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life, and therefore, the goods which are hazardous to health is illegal and punishable. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare governs the FS&SAI. FS&SAI governs all food business operators in the country and has entrusted the powers at various levels to other designated authorities.

In Nagaland, the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, rules and regulations 2011 is being implemented in the State from 2012. The Food Safety Officer is appointed as an independent charge as per the Act and should check all the Food Business Operators which includes Hotels, restaurants, canteens, tea stall, bakeries, street food vendors etc in all the respective district. With the enforcement of this Act in Nagaland, any person in practice of selling of food products are required to have a license to sell such goods and the license is to be given by the Chief medical Officer. Press & media cell, NVCO

Reader’s Post Sir,

History repeats

The statement of the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh that the general election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be held as scheduled reminds me of the year 1998. It so happened two decades back that the Congress was in power and there was a campaign to boycott the election to facilitate a solution to the vexed Naga problem. This resulted in all political parties boycotting the election except for the Congress who won 59 of the 60 constituencies leaving one to an Independent candidate. Then the Congress party did not heed to the cries of the general public as it was in power both at the centre as well as in the state. Except for the ground realities and circumstances, the situation looks quite similar today as it was 20 years back. Though the BJP is not in power in the state, its ally, the NPF is holding the fort. The internal bickering within the NPF sets the perfect platform for the BJP to grab the chance to contest this election on its own and form a government on the same yardstick. A chance is a chance and in politics one cannot allow it to go begging whether it is Congress or BJP as they are nothing but the two sides of the same coin. This opinion is a personal one from a former Congress activist, who was privileged to spend more than a weak in confinement for participating in the election and released only after the polling was over. That was 1998. Timir Choudhury

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

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018

ED raids Karti’s houses; former FM Chidambaram calls it ‘comedy of errors’

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI, JAN 13 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday searched the houses of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karti in Delhi and Chennai in connection with a money laundering case with the senior Congress leader saying he had anticipated the probe agency would “do some drama to cover up their tracks”. The raids were conducted at one location in Delhi and four in Chennai, an ED official said. The agency on Thursday issued fresh summons to Karti in the money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in getting foreign investment for INX Media in 2007. The ED had registered the case against the former Finance Minister’s son in May 2017. Chidambaram said the raids were a reaction to the notices sent out by the Supreme Court that heard Karti’s appeal on Friday. The 46-year-old businessman had questioned the cases filed against him by the probe agencies, including the CBI. The former minister

Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram arrives to address the media after the raid by the Enforcement Directorate at his residence in Jor Bagh, New Delhi on Saturday.

said he had anticipated his house in Chennai will be searched again. “But in a comedy of errors they came to search the premises in Jor Bagh (in Delhi) and officers told me that they believed Karti is an occupant of this house but he is not. He lives in Chennai. “I told them he is a resident of Chennai and I am the occupant of this house. In Chennai also they recovered nothing. In fact in the Chennai premises, they have conducted raids three times so far,” Chidambaram told report-

ers in Delhi. The former Finance Minister said the Supreme Court had issued notices to the ED in the cases filed by Karti on the ground that the agency had no jurisdiction over offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He said he had no objection to their conducting searches because they had warrants but questioned the ED’s jurisdiction in the matter. “The main ground in the cases is that there is no FIR in respect of a scheduled crime registered by

any police agency, including the CBI or any other investigating agency. In the absence of a scheduled crime and there are no proceeds of the crime, the ED has no jurisdiction under PMLA. “The ED has no jurisdiction to investigate (the case) under the PMLA. I recorded that. Obviously they found nothing. They searched bedroom, kitchen. They found nothing. Since they have to justify, they came here. “They took away papers related to a statement made by the government in 2012-13 in the case and the background papers related to the case. They took away 13 loose sheets of paper. I have recorded that. They are photocopies of the statement made in parliament. He said the ED officers who searched his house “were polite” and “were quite embarrassed and apologetic” as they found that Karti was not an occupant of the Delhi house. Chidambaram said since the ED officials had the search warrant he did not raise any objections to the search.

ED arrests ex-Andhra bank official in fraud case Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had named Garg in their criminal cases as an accused. The ED initiated a money laundering probe in the case taking cognisance of CBI FIR in the case. The ED said it found during probe that “certain entries” in a diary seized by the Income Tax Department in 2011 showed various cash payments amounting to Rs 1.52 crore made to one “Garg, Director, Andhra Bank” between 2008-2009 by the Sandesara brothers. “Various cash payments were made to Garg, as

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DIMAPUR: Mhathung Kithan, IAS 1986 Haryana Cadre, joined Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party today at the party’s office in Chumukedima, Dimapur and was appointed senior vice president of the party. A press release from Media & Communications Committee of NDPP termed his joining as an immense boost for the party considering his experience serving in various government service capacities before his retirement in January 2014.

Cabinet ministers should ‘speak up’ like SC judges: Yashwant Sinha NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (PTI): Firing a fresh salvo at the government, disgruntled BJP leader Yashwant Sinha today asked his party colleagues and ministers to “get rid of their fear” and “speak up for democracy” like the four Supreme Court judges who came out publicly against the chief justice. The former Union minister referred to the comments of the four judges to claim that the prevailing atmosphere was like the Emergency in 1975-77 and voiced concern over short parliamentary sessions. If Parliament is compromised, the Supreme Court is not in order, then democracy is threatened, he told reporters. Sinha said “if four senior most Supreme Court judges say democracy is under threat, we have to take their words very seriously”” “Every citizen who feels for democracy should speak up. I will ask party (BJP) leaders and senior cabinet ministers to speak

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up. I will appeal to them to get rid of their fears and speak up,” he said. Sinha, however, insisted that it was for the apex court to sort out the crisis after the four senior judges virtually revolted against the country’s chief justice yesterday, raising questions on “selective” case allocation and certain judicial orders. Like the Chief Justice of India in the Supreme Court, the prime minister is also first among equals in the government and his cabinet colleagues should speak up, he said. Sinha, who has been a vocal critic of the Modi government over issues like demonetisation, GST and

Kashmir, claimed that he was “personally aware of the fear in which members of the cabinet in this government are working, and that also is a threat to democracy”. The BJP has in the past attributed Sinha’s scathing criticism of the government to his being sidelined in the party with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley once dubbing him as a “job applicant at 80”. Sinha was a cabinet minister in the first BJP-led NDA government and held finance and foreign affairs portfolios. In his press conference, Sinha also rejected suggestions that politicians should not wade into the judicial crisis, saying when four senior most SC judges have gone public, it was no longer an internal matter of the court and it was imperative for every concerned citizen to raise his voice. Political parties and Parliament should speak when four senior most judges had spoken about dangers to democracy, he said.

3 killed, 15 hurt in fire at religious event in Gujarat RAJKOT, JAN 13 (PTI): Three teenage girls were killed and 15 others injured after a fire broke out during a religious event near Rajkot in Gujarat, an official said today. The incident happened at the ‘Rashtra Katha Shibir’ (camp) in Pranali village of the district last night. “The blaze erupted in shibir’s women section and spread rapidly, killing three persons,” District Collector Vikrant Pandey said. A team of National Disaster Response Force

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reflected in the said entries, on the instructions of Sandesara brothers, by withdrawing cash from the bank accounts of several benami companies of the Sandesara brothers,” it said. The financial probe agency alleged Garg of infusing several crores of rupees of his unaccounted cash in various companies through many Kolkata-based bogus shell companies with the help of cash or cheque entry operators in Kolkata to launder the proceeds of crime obtained by him from the Sandesaras.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a former Director of Andhra Bank in its ongoing money laundering probe in the alleged Rs 5,000 crore bank fraud case involving Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company Sterling Biotech, an official said on Saturday. Anup Prakash Garg was arrested after day-long questioning on Friday under charges of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the official said. Both the ED and the Central

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and 99.5 per cent purity advanced by Rs 100 each to Rs 30,750 and Rs 30,600 per 10 grams, respectively -levels last seen on November 18. The precious metal had gained Rs 175 in last two days.

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New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI): Rising for the third straight day, gold prices jumped by Rs 100 to trade at a seven-week high of Rs 30,750 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday amid a firm trend overseas and local buying push. Silver too gained Rs 100 to Rs 39,900 per kg, backed by increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Apart from positive global cues, buoyed by a slump in the dollar, sustained buying by local jewellers at the domestic spot market kept gold prices elevated, bullion traders said. Globally, gold rose 1.17 per cent to USD 1,337.40 an ounce and silver spurted 1.44 pr cent to USD 17.21 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent

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Nov IIP data confirms sound IDFC Bank, Capital manufacturing revival: Official First announce merger

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS): Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Saturday said the robust 8.4% growth of factory production in November “confirms sound manufacturing revival”. “After core sector growth at 6.8%, exports growth exceeding 30% and PMI (Purchasing Manager’s Index) at multi year high of 54.7, IIP (Index of Industrial Production) growth at 8.4% in November confirms sound manufacturing revival,” Garg said in a tweet. “We can expect industrial growth to be higher in second half for GDP (gross domestic product) growth to exceed CSO (Central Statistics Office) estimates of 6.5%,” he added. Official data released on Friday evening showed that India’s factory produc-

1760.95 rupees on Friday. Separately, HDFC will also sell shares to institutional investors through a socalled Qualified Institutions Placement to raise up 18.96 billion rupees, it said. HDFC’s fund-raising is mainly aimed at investing in a preferential share issue by HDFC Bank, which will help the mortgage lender maintain its about 21 percent stake in the bank. Last month, the mortgage lender secured board approval to raise as much as 130 billion rupees.

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MUMBAI, Jan 13 (Agencies): India’s Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd plans to raise about 111 billion rupees ($1.75 billion) from a preferential share sale to investors including affiliates of Singapore state investor GIC and private equity KKR & Co. LP. A committee of directors of the mortgage lender on Saturday approved selling 64.3 million shares at 1726.05 rupees a piece to the investors, according to a stock exchange filing. HDFC shares closed at

energy and petrochemicals market in the world. Hence next generation renewable sources of energy as well as conventional hydrocarbons will play an important role in our energy security objectives,” said the Petroleum Minister. He said the focus of the union government is moving towards efficient energy production and consumption. India has decided to meet international best practices by leapfrogging to BS-VI norms by April 2020 in the entire country and by April 2018 in NCT Delhi. “Our refinery technology has been acknowledged worldwide and is considered as benchmark in the world in most of the perfor-

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the government decided to restart production of coins. Earlier, RBI sources had said that the calibration of coin production needs to take place from time to time based on an assessment of the coins in circulation and storage space. Production was stopped since there was no space with banks or the Reserve Bank of India to store the coins. The SPMCIL notice, a copy of which is available with the PTI, had also said that as on January 8 this year, there was an inventory of 2,528 million pieces of circulation coins lying in the government mints which were not picked up by the RBI.

Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS): India needs to increase its refining capacity to 600 million metric tonnes (MMT) by 2040 to meet the rising demand for fuel, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday. “India’s refining capacity must increase to about 600 million tonnes by 2040, from about 247 million tonnes currently. We have to add 20 million tonnes in every two-three years to achieve the target,” Pradhan said. Pradhan was addressing the 22nd edition of Refining and Petrochemicals Technology Meet (RPTM) here on Saturday. “Experts opine that petroleum demand by 2040 will exceed about 600 million metric tonne (MMT). It implies that despite electric vehicles made globally, India needs approximately 250-300 MMT additional refining capacity,” the Minister added. He informed that about $300 billion would be invested in next 10 years in energy and hydrocarbon sectors. “India will remain one of the fastest growing

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the mints for distribution in the market. The government had halted coin production from January 9 owing to a glut in the market and lack of storage space. In an order dated January 9, it had asked SPMCIL to stop production of circulation coins with immediate effect and urged the mints to follow normal working hours “without any overtime for staff ” for printing of banknotes only. The government directive did not go down well with the mint workers who had started agitating because the order would have affected their pay. The official said representations were made to the Centre following which

NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (PTI): Telecom regulator Trai on Friday slashed international incoming call termination rate to 30 paise, from 53 paise, to curb the “grey route”, an official statement said. The new rate will be effective from February 1. “The Authority has reduced the termination charges payable by an International Long Distance Operator (ILDO) to the access provider in whose network the call terminates from Rs 0.53 per minute to Rs 0.30 per minute,” Trai said in a statement. Telecom firms levy termination charge on operators from whose networks calls have been made, for transmitting them to the subscriber. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said the new rule “shall come into force from the 1st February, 2018”. In a background note, it mentioned existence of grey market which routes the ISD calls made to India by setting up illegal VoIP (voice over internet protocol) gateways which needs to curbed.

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Kolkata, Jan 13 (PTI): The government has gone back on its decision to halt production of coins entirely and has asked all the four mints in the country to restart production, albeit at a slower pace, industry sources said Saturday. The government has directed the state-run Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), which runs the four government mints in Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida and Hyderabad, to work on single shift, instead of the usual two, and keep minting coins of different denominations. “We have started minting of coins from yesterday. We have been asked to produce coins of all denominations,” Bijan Dey, Vice-President, Calcutta Mint Employees Association, told PTI. The official said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had given an indent of 7,712 million coin pieces to the government mints for 2017-18 of which 5,900 million units have already been produced. The mints are expected to meet the target in the remaining two-and-a-half months of the current fiscal. The RBI picks up the coins and banknotes from

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UN chief Guterres calls for ‘balance of power’ in UNSC

United Nations, Jan 13 (Agencies): The Security Council should be reformed to ensure a balance of power at the global organisation and to make it more democratic, SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has said. He said he shared the desire of the Group of 77 (G77) developing countries for a “more democratic UN, with power divided in a more balanced way and with more effective diversity in the regional representation at all bodies of the UN”. “And, of course the centre of that is the reform of the Security Council,” he said. The process for reform of the Security Council has been stalled for more than a decade and the next negotiating meeting on the subject is set for January 29. Guterres was speaking on Friday at a ceremony at which Egypt took over the chairmanship of the G77

Antonio Guterres from Ecuador. The G77 is a coalition of developing countries that works collectively on development and international economic issues. It currently has 134 members, making it the largest group in the UN. Guterres said that the G77 has been the “central pillar in the defence of multilateralism” when “these are not easy times for multilateralism”. He expressed appreciation for the role of the G77 in “avoiding a dramatic reduction in our

budget and in preserving the development sector in those negotiations”. On fighting climate change, he said India has seized the leadership. “We have a very solid commitment to climate action,” he said. “We cannot be defeated by climate change and we are not yet winning this battle” and the biggest victims of climate change are the developing countries that are members of the G77. “In a moment when others are failing,” he said, of “the largest economies in the world, the two largest economies of the G77 are strongly committed to the leadership in climate action and I refer to China and India.” He said he saw India and China “assuming the leadership in climate action to make sure that we don’t suffer the dramatic and devastating impact of climate change”, he added.

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WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Agencies): President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer brokered a $130,000 payment to a porn actress to prevent her from publicly discussing an alleged sexual encounter with Trump, according to a report Friday in The Wall Street Journal. Trump met Stephanie Clifford, whose goes by the name Stormy Daniels in films, at a golf event in 2006 — a year after Trump’s marriage to his wife, Melania. According to the Journal’s report, Clifford began talking with ABC News in the fall of 2016 for a story involving an alleged relationship with Trump, but reached a $130,000 deal a month before the election, which prevented her from going public. Trump’s longtime attorney Michael Cohen arranged for the payment through Clifford’s lawyer, Keith Davidson, the Journal reported. Clifford had also been in discussions with the online magazine Slate, The New York Times reported Friday. Jacob Weisberg, editor-in-chief of the Slate Group, told the Times that

Clifford had told him she had an affair with Trump. In a statement to the Journal, Cohen did not address his role in negotiating the supposed payment but said Trump denies any such relationship with Clifford. Clifford has previously denied an alleged relationship with Trump. Cohen also sent the Journal a statement — signed by “Stormy Daniels” — in which the actress denied receiving “hush money” from Trump. On Friday afternoon, the White House issued a statement calling the Journal’s story “old, recycled reports, which were published and strongly denied prior to the election.” Cohen also accused the Journal of perpetuating “a false narrative for over a year.” Just days before the 2016 election, the Journal published a story stating that the National Enquirer — run by David Pecker, a fervid supporter of Trump — had paid $150,000 to silence former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal about a sexual relationship she allegedly had with Trump a decade ago.

Gaza, Jan 13 (IANS): Hamas and Islamic Jihad movement leaders has said that they won’t attend the two-day meetings of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Central Council scheduled for next week. Qatar-based Musa Abu Maezooq, a member of Hamas politburo, tweeted that his Islamic group has decided not to join the meetings that will be held in Ramallah on Sunday and Monday. One senior Islamic Jihad official told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that his movement had officially informed the council of its intention not to join the meetings. The two Islamic groups are not part of the Palestinian (National) Authority or the PLO, as they have been violently opposing the peace process and the Oslo peace accords signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1993.

African countries Iran rejects any change to nuclear deal demand Trump apology United Nations, Jan 13 (Agencies): A group of African countries demanded Saturday that US President Donald Trump retract and apologise for his reported denunciation of immigration from “shithole” nations. After an emergency session to weigh Trump’s remarks, the group of African ambassadors to the UN said it was “concerned at the continuing and growing trend from the US administration toward Africa and people of African descent to denigrate the continent and people of colour.” The group is “extremely appalled at, and strongly condemns the outrageous,

racist and xenophobic remarks by the president of the United States of America as widely reported by the media,” a statement added, demanding a “retraction and an apology.” Tr ump’s comments were allegedly made yesterday at a White House meeting with lawmakers on immigration reform. After lawmakers raised the issue of protections for immigrants from African nations, Haiti and El Salvador, the president reportedly demanded to know why the US should accept immigrants from “shithole countries,” rather than - for instance -- wealthy and overwhelmingly white Norway.

Tehran, Jan 13 (Agencies): Iran Saturday rejected any modification of its nuclear deal with world powers after US President Donald Trump demanded tough new measures to keep the agreement alive. Iran “will not accept any amendments in this agreement, be it now or in the future, and it will not allow any other issues to be linked to the JCPOA,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, using the 2015 deal’s technical name. Trump again waived nuclear-related sanctions on Friday -- as required every few months to stay in the agreement – but demanded European partners work with the United States to “fix the deal’s disastrous

flaws, or the United States will withdraw”. He said the new deal should curb Iran’s missile programme and include permanent restrictions on Iran’s nuclear plants, removing expiration dates due to kick in after a decade. But Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the 2015 deal could not be renegotiated. “JCPOA is not renegotiable: rather than repeating tired rhetoric, US

must bring itself into full compliance – just like Iran,” Zarif tweeted immediately after Trump’s speech. The statement from his ministry further criticised new sanctions on 14 individuals announced by the US Treasury on Friday over human rights issues and Iran’s missile programme. In particular, placing judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani on the sanctions list “crossed

all red lines of conduct in the international community... and the government of the United States will bear responsibility for all the consequences of this hostile move”. Iran argues that continued US sanctions on nonnuclear areas such as human rights and missile testing have effectively barred Iran from gaining many of the financial benefits expected from the deal.

This is to inform all concerned that the NWA raffle draw scheduled on 13th January 2018 is postponed to 27th January 2018 due to some unavoidable circumstances. NWA regrets for the inconveniences caused. All our esteem well wishers are requested to kindly bear with us. NWA

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ADVERTISEMENT In pursuance of the Government approval NO.NL/SE-2/2017 dated 13/12/2017, applications are invited from trained interested eligible indigenous candidates for filling up the following 68 LDA-cum-Computer Assistant Posts (District: PB-1-5200-20200, GP-1900),10 LDA-cumComputer Assistant Posts (Directorate: PB-1-5200-20200, GP-2000) and 1 post of Stenographer (Directorate: PB-1-5200-20200, GP-2600) under the School Education Department in the manner prescribed below: Sl. No

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26 militants killed in Afghanistan Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS): At least 26 armed insurgents have been killed and 16 injured since Afghan security forces launched operations across the country over the past 24 hours, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday morning. “The joint Afghan security forces also detained three suspected militants and those among the killed militants were 13 Islamic State (IS) fighters,” the ministry said in a statement, Xinhua news agency reported. They also seized weapons and defused several roadside bombs and landmines planted by the militants, the statement added. Afghan security forces and the NATO-led coalition troops have beefed up security operations and airstrikes as Taliban militants and IS fighters are attempting to take territory and consolidate their positions during the winter in the mountainous country.

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LAHORE, Jan 13 (PTI): A Pakistani court has issued a notice to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi for allegedly making an anti-judiciary speech in which he termed the Panama papers verdict a “piece of trash”, according to a media report. Advocate Azhar Siddiqi filed the petition in the Lahore High Court, stating that Abbasi’s comments on the judgement amounts to committing contempt of court, Dawn News reported. Presenting his case in the court of Justice Shahid Kareem, the petitioner said

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that by making such an inflammatory statement, Abbasi was trying to make the judiciary controversial. He said that earlier ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Mar yam had openly criticised the apex court and its judges in their speeches, and tried to whip up public sentiment against the judiciary. He said that now Abbasi had also started talking against the apex court, in violation of the oath he took when he assumed the office of prime minister. He requested the court to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Abbasi and said that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) should be directed to stop news channels from airing the prime minister’s speeches targeting the judiciary. The court issued notices to Abbasi, the federal government and Pemra and sought their replies by the next hearing scheduled for January 15.

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Dated Kohima, the 13th Jan. 2018.

CONTACT CENTRE AND ELECTION CONTROL ROOM Integrating with the National Grievances Service introduced by the Election Commission of India, the State Election Department has set up a Contact Centre with 1950 as Toll Free number. Citizens can dial the Toll Free number for any query or complaint. To reach the Contact Centre from within Nagaland, dial Toll Free 1950 and from outside the State, dial Toll Free 0370-1950. Online queries or complaints can be lodged through the National Grievances Service Portal by accessing www.eci.nic.in or www.ceonagaland.nic.in. Control rooms have also been set up in each District for the forthcoming State Assembly Election; 2018. The Contact numbers are given below. District Control Room Number Dimapur 9402041695 Peren 9485282730 Kohima 8794983213 Pughoboto 8413946105 Phek 8837489912 Mokokchung 8787831651 Zunheboto 9615315612/8575348478 Wokha 9402482495/7005452576 Mon 8730067484/9612014688 Longleng 7005743163/9862738181 Tuensang 9612592810/8974040350 Kiphire 8730016341

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Leonardo to star in Judd praises James Franco’s response to allegations A Charles Manson movie

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eonardo DiCaprio will perform in Quentin Tarantino’s as-yet-unnamed movie about murderer, cult leader, Charles Manson, Deadline reports. The Manson film

will be DiCaprio’s first new film since his Oscarwinning role in 2015’s The Revenant. DiCaprio and Tarantino previously worked together on 2012’s Django Unchained.

Tarantino’s film is reportedly set in 1969 Los Angeles, revolving around the Manson family murders. Margot Robbie may portray the late actress Sharon Tate, who was murdered by the Manson family. The film is expected to hit theaters on August 9th, 2019 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Tate’s murder. This is the first movie that Tarantino is releasing without the Weinstein Company. Sony beat out several other bidders, including Warner Bros. and Paramount, for rights to the film last November. (Rolling Stone)

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ctress Ashley Judd, who is a longtime advocate of women’s rights and sexual assault victims, has called actor James Franco’s response to sexual misconduct allegations “terrific”. Judd told Ste phen Sackur, host of “HARDtalk”, that she was pleased with Franco’s response to accusations he had acted inappropriately towards a number of women in the past, reports people.com. “I think that what James said is terrific. And I think that we have all behaved, at a certain level, unconsciously, and done things that were insensitive, inappropriate, without necessarily understanding that they were,” Judd said. “I mean, we have all operated with a certain amount of tone deafness,

him of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour on Twitter. Then an article published in the Los Angeles Times on January 11, five women accused the actor of abusing his power as an acting teacher and mentor in a sexually exploitative manner. Franco’s attorney, Michael Plonsker, denied each

and I like the culpability, and we have to have restorative justice. “This is about men and women being all together and having a more equitable and just workplace, home life, social spaces. I mean, we know that when women are empowered in the workplace and are in decision-making positions that workplaces have bet-

ter financial outcomes and there’s less harassment when there is more diversity,” she added. And it takes that kind of “individual accountability to collectively make the change on a large scale”. Controversy around Franco started to erupt on January 7, when he appeared at the Golden Globes and two women accused

of the women’s allegations, and cited Franco’s comments on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” as his formal denial.A source told people.com: “He’s in a really bad place. His close friends are trying to be there for him but it’s been hard - he’s only talking to a select group of people. For now, he’s just hiding out.” (IANS)

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Camila has now said: “It definitely hurt my feelings. “I wasn’t expecting it. I wasn’t prepared for it, especially because at that point I’d moved on from it. I was just like, ‘What? Why?’” The singer added: “I have to make space for the good stuff to happen in my life. I don’t like holding onto the past, especially when it’s stuff that, in my opinion, is just petty.” Days before the VMAs performance, Fifth Harmony reacted awkwardly during an interview as they were grilled about Camila’s departure from the group. (Digital Spy)

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Mr. Yanphamo Murry & Mrs. Tsenlumi Murry Since 14th Jan 1993 "It takes only a moment to fall in love, but lifetime to prove that it was truly meant to be forever..." For many years you both have always cherished one another with every passing moment. May this anniversary bring more and turn into endless joy of love, laughter and peace. Happy 25 years of togetherness...

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With immense pride, t h e Wa r o m u n g L o n g c h a r Kidong Telongjem Dimapur w o u l d l i ke t o c o n v e y o u r heartiest congratulations to Er. Sungtikumba Longchar, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Tiajungba Longchar and Amenla Wati, on being promoted to Executive Engineer (Drilling) ONGC. The Clan further wishes him grand success and blessings in his future endeavours. DP-437

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amila Cabello has described being close to tears when she saw Fifth Harmony’s dig at her during their MTV Video Music Awards performance. The former member was watching the ceremony live at home with her mother at the time, and speaking to the New York Times, she recalled feeling very upset to the point where her “eyes welled up”. Back in August 2017, Fifth Harmony took to the stage to perform ‘Down’ and ‘Angel’ with a fifth band member (seemingly representing Camila), who they quickly disposed of at the start of the performance. Recalling that moment,

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e’s played Zorro, El Mariachi and Puss In Boots throughout his Hollywood career. And in for his latest role, Antonio Banderas transforms into artist Pablo Picasso. On Friday, the world got their first look at the second season of National Geographic’s Genius, which is set to tell the story of the Spanish artist. In the clip the 57-yearold talent sports a silver coif while demonstrating unshakable confidence as he takes on the role of the Guernica painter from his 40s onwards. Alex Rich of GLOW plays the artist (who lived until he was 91) during his younger years. Both Antonio and Alex are seen in several sultry moments throughout the preview. The trailer flashes through moments of Picasso’s multiple marriages and numerous affairs, along with dramatizations of his groundbreaking impact on art and culture. The 10-part series is set to premiere April 24 on National Geographic. Picasso follows in the footsteps of Genius season one, which starred Geoffrey Rush as Nobel Prize winning scientist Albert Einstein. The show garnered rave reviews and 10 Emmy nominations. It also earned the channel’s best ratings ever, with 45million viewers tuning in globally. (Daily Mail Uk)

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IPL auction star attractions: Root, Gayle, Stokes New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS): England’s Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Eoin Morgan and West Indian power-hitter Chris Gayle are among the 1,122 players, who have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction set to be held on January 27 and 28 in Bengaluru, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Saturday. A total of 26 players from England, 58 from Australia, 30 from New Zealand and 57 from South

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Africa have registered for the auction, taking the overseas players to 282. Afghanistan too will see 13 players in the list while there are 39 from Sri Lanka and an equal number from the West Indies.

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Bangladesh and Zimbabwe have 8 and 7 players hoping to go under the hammer. Mitchell Starc, who ended his association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ahead of the

last IPL, too has entered the auction that also includes Chris Lynn, Pat Cummins, Dwayne Bravo, Carlos Brathwaite, Evin Lewis and Jason Holder. Hashim Amla, Kagiso Rabada, Faf du Plessis and Morne Morkel are the few South Africans who are also part of the list. The in-form Glenn Maxwell and Shane Watson, who was mulling calling time on his IPL career last year, too have entered the race with Mitchell

Johnson, who has retired from international cricket but continues to play in the Big Bash League. Lasith Malinga, whose form has taken a considerable dip in the last year or so, too will be part of the auction apart from his Sri Lanka mates Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella. Kane Williamson, Colin Munro and Tom Latham from New Zealand of Tsumang A and Tsumang B, Wokha after a football match on Saturday at local will add their charm to the Players ground, Wokha. Tsumang A won the match by 3-1. The match was organised to built unity league. and friendship between two colonies.

Bautista Agut beats Del Potro to win Auckland title AUCKLAND, Jan 13 (Agencies): Roberto Bautista Agut continued to shine in New Zealand when the Spaniard won his second Auckland Classic title with a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 victory over second seed Juan Martin Del Potro on Saturday. Del Potro had advanced to the final behind his booming forehand that nullified the superb defensive game of David Ferrer. The fifth seeded Bautista Agut, who clinched the title in 2016 but was unable to defend it last year due to illness, however, never let the tall Argentine settle or

Roberto Bautista Agut with the ASB Classic trophy.

get into a rhythm on Saturday. He romped through the first set in 31 minutes as he broke Del Potro three times and produced numerous

forehand winners. The second set went on serve with neither able to get a break point opportunity until the 10th game, which Del Potro seized upon to

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send the match into a decider when Bautista Agut hit a backhand into the net after a cagey baseline rally. Neither player offered up many opportunities in the third set until the 11th game, when the Spaniard converted on the second of his break points to take a 6-5 lead and then held serve to triumph in a little more than two hours. Both players will now turn their attention to next week’s Australian Open in Melbourne, where Bautista Agut will play compatriot Fernando Verdasco in the first round.

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You taught us real values, “your life reflect them”. You taught us true values, “tolerance and diligence was your obsession” You taught that in great ‘humility’, there is ‘great pride’. You were our shining star – A star that would light our paths till eternity. Nor shall we be ever lost – Nor shall you ever fade away. Loving wife and children DC-98

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Mertens retains Hobart title H O B A R T, J an 1 3 (Agencies): Belgian Elise Mertens defeated Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania 6-1 4-6 6-3 in a rain-interrupted final to defend her Hobart International title on Saturday. The second-seeded Mertens, who won her maiden singles title in Hobart last year as a qualifier, became the first player to win the tournament twice. The match took more than seven hours to complete due to a delayed start and three suspensions of play for rain, the last coming after Buzarnescu had saved two match points with the 22-year-old world number 36 leading 5-2 in the third set. “It rained like three of four times so I am really thankful everybody stayed actually,” Mertens told reporters. The Romanian, a firsttime WTA finalist, saved more championship points and held her serve when play resumed before the defending champion served out the match that lasted two hours and 29 minutes in total. K Y M C

A mother with a patient, loving and giving heart. A mother we look up to in every aspect of our lives. We are proud to be your children. Heaven rejoices while we grieve the loss of you here with us. Rest in Peace till we meet again. We take this opportunity to thank every individual who supported us in all kinds all through her illness till her last breath. Special thanks to :1. Lotha Baptist Church, Dimapur & Wokha Village. 2. Doctors and nurses of 05/11/1947 – 06/01/2018 Eden Hospital, CIHSR, Zion Hospital and Nikos Hospital. 3. Wokha Village Union & Randan Khumshum Dimapur & Kohima. 4. ‘E’ Khel, Wokha Village. 5. Supply & River Belt and Fellowship Colony, Dimapur. 6. Shaki eloe yanpoe yanpia eyi, Dimapur & Kohima. 7. Wozhuro range. 8. Ex-Choirs oshomden, Wokha. 9. Emiden okho, Dimapur. 10. Class Apart DBHSS, 1986-95 batch, Dimapur. 11. Family, friends & Well wishers.

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"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on, they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them"

Days pass by, seasons changed, your love still lingers. Memories shared together cannot be forgotten. We deeply miss you. Now with our Creator forever young, forever joy, there will meet again. In a place never to die.

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Madrid, Jan 13 (IANS): Defending champion Barcelona are scheduled to play against their cross-town rival Espanyol in the Spanish Cup football quarter-finals, which are also to feature Real Madrid against Leganes, Atletico Madrid versus Sevilla and Valencia facing Alaves, according to the draw. For the first leg, Barcelona is set to visit Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, where Barça has not been defeated since the 2006-07 season, reports Efe. In the Spanish Cup, both teams have faced each other twice in the past 10 years, with Barça prevailing in both. Espanyol has not won against Barcelona in a competitive match since 2009. Leganes, meanwhile, is set to play against the Blancos for the third time in Spanish Cup history, with the latter winning both earlier games. Valencia will play Alaves for the second time at the cup, aiming for a second win at the cost of the 2017 finalist. The first round of matches is scheduled for January 16-18 and the second round is to be played a week later.

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Acknowledgement We the family and kins of Late Neimhalie Metha would like to offer our sincere thanks to all the people who showered great kindness and support during his illness and in the time since he left us on 10th of January 2018. We would like to give our special thanks to the team of CIHSR, Diphupar for the good medical care of Late Neimhalie Metha. We are truely indebted to your efficient efforts. Sincere thanks are owed to Chiechama Youth Organisation for undertaking their role as Pall-Bearer and Pastor Khriesaneisa Dzieyie of Chiechama Basa Baptist Church for leading a beautiful service. And also keeping in view the altruistic contribution and comfort from various organisation and individuals, we the bereaved family and kins would like to express our deepest thanks to : 1. GPRN/NSCN 2. Diphupar Village Council 3. Diphupar Angami Community 4. Diphupar Youth Organisation 5. Chiechama Village Council 6. Chiechama Kuda Union 7. Metha Thinuo Dimapur 8. Shri. Neiphiu Rio, MP, Lok Sabha 9. Mr. Visasolie Lhoungu, President, BJP Nagaland 10. Mr. Teisovise Metha Principal NPTS Chumukedima 11. Mr. Kughalu Mulatonu Convenor NPAC GPRN/NSCN 12. All the Churches of Diphupar Village 13. Neighbours, relatives and friends. We regret our inability to mention each and every individuals who were with us till the last. But we are thankful and pray that the Almighty God in return richly bless all abundantly for all your kind deeds. We are indebted to your services rendered. Loving wife, son, daughters, grandson and relatives

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We the bereaved family members of Late Dennis V. Sheqi express our sincerest gratitude to all who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer support during his short illness and sudden demise on 7th of Jan.

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine." (Isiah 43:1)

We also convey our sincere gratitude to : 1. Chekiye Village Baptist Church (General, Women Dept. Youth Dept., Sunday School Dept.) 2. Chekiye Students' Union 3. Mishilimi Yepaqa Baptist Church (General, Women Dept., Youth Dept.) 4. Mishilimi Students' Union 5. Mishilimi Baptist Church 6. NCRC Mishilimi 7. NCRC Pughoboto 8. Chisholimi Baptist Church (General, Women Dept.) 9. Relatives, neighbours and friends. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone but it is our humble prayer that God bless you abundantly. DP-417

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “ I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believe in me will live, even though they die”. John 11:25

(1921 - 14 Jan 2017) We pay tribute to you Father; our source of inspiration and wisdom. On a day like today, we miss you, yet, we remind ourselves that you are in a much better place. We will continue to live on your legacy and also cherish those moments filled with your presence. Addressed to a splendid parent. There were days when our legs stumbled upon a rock, To be soothed back as an oak. As tears rolled down our troubled cheek, Those fingers did pluck and replaced the gloom. A life of toil for a potent cause. We reminisce being under ‘the shade’, On a day you stepped in the heavenly abode. And as your people wait here, below, A never fading cry of, “Nagaland for Christ” is heard. A cry that never left your tongue, A cry that bestows hope.

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May the Almighty give relentless rest and peace, May your petitions bless your people love and peace.

Deeply missed by your children, grandchildren and relatives…

Born on : 1/01/1960 – Died on : 27/11/2018

We the bereaved family members of Late Toshili Hinglak wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss of our beloved mother. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to friends, neighbours, well-wishers, and churches who provided emotional and practical support to us during our difficult times, as it would be impossible to thank each and everyone individually, it is our sincere prayer that our Lord Almighty Jesus Christ bless you all abundantly. K-118

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India strikes late; SA 269/6 on Day 1

India’s wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel and teammates celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s batsman Aiden Markram on the first day of the second cricket test match at Centurion Park in Pretoria, South Africa on Saturday. (AP/PTI)

Pretoria, Jan 13 (Agencies): South Africa lost three wickets for five runs late on Saturday to allow India back into the second Test match at Centurion. Cruising at 246/3, the Proteas then wobbled with two suicidal run outs plaguing what had been an impressive day at the office up until then. It was far from the high-octane Test cricket that was seen in Cape Town last week, but it was every bit as engaging. At stumps on day one, South Africa were 269/6, thanks to a seriously classy 94 from Aiden Markram on his own patch and a meticulous 82 from Hashim

Amla. South Africa should have had a far stronger hold on proceedings, but after that late fightback India will feel much better about their chances. At the close of play, Faf du Plessis (24*) was at the wicket with Keshav Maharaj (10*). The big news at the start of the day was 21year-old Lungi Ngidi being handed a Test debut, though South Africans would have to wait a while longer to see him after Faf du Plessis won the toss and chose to bat. Having taken a while to get going with Dean Elgar at the top of the innings, Markram began to find his

touch in the last half-hour of the first session. Elgar (31) fell with the score at 85/1 when he was outfoxed by Ravichandran Ashwin (3/90) and caught at silly mid-off, but when Amla came to the wicket the South African scoreboard kept ticking over. When Markram edged Ashwin to Parthiv Patel behind the stumps, he had put on 63 for the second wicket with Amla. AB de Villiers entertained briefly for his 20 before he chopped on from Ishant Sharma (1/32), who was the pick of the Indian seamers. Amla and De Villiers had scored 51 for the third wicket; South Africa’s third

successive half-century partnership of the day. India would have been desperate to make further inroads at that stage to get back into the contest, but with Du Plessis and Amla ticking along comfortably, it didn’t look likely. With a 29th Test ton firmly in his sights, Amla dropped a ball from Hardik Panya onto the leg side and didn’t look immediately interested in a run. Du Plessis, though, set off for the quick single. Pandya made the pickup off his own bowling, turned and ran Amla out. It was an unnecessary dismissal from a South African perspective and it also sparked the late Proteas wobble, because in the very next over Ashwin had Quinton de Kock caught by Virat Kohli for a first ball duck. Du Plessis was at the centre of the next run-out, too, except this time he was the one not interested in a single. Pandya went short at Vernon Philander, who didn’t look comfortable but somehow fended it off to a heavily-packed on-side field. Perhaps out of panic, Philander set off for the single while Du Plessis was unmoved at the bowler’s end. It left both batsmen at the same end, and India were gifted the easiest of comebacks. That took South Africa from 246/3 to 251/6, and what should have been a dominant day at the office became one that India will be more satisfied with. Brief scores: South Africa- 269 for 6 in 90 overs (A Markram 93, H Amla 82; R Ashwin 3/90).

Kerber lifts Sydney International title SYDNEY, Jan 13 (Agencies): Former world number one Angelique Kerber continued her 2018 resurgence with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Ashleigh Barty in the Sydney International final on Saturday, giving herself a welcome boost ahead of next week’s Australian Open. The German two-time Grand Slam champion, currently ranked 22nd in the world after a disappointing 2017 campaign, registered her ninth win in as many matches this year with another clinical performance against the local favourite. It was the first individual final since Monterrey in April last year for the 29-year-old left-hander, who won the Australian and US Open titles in 2016.

Angelique Kerber has claimed her first title since 2016 by winning the Sydney International

After some tight early service games, Barty doublefaulted to hand Kerber the first break and a 3-2 lead, and the German served out the opening set with little trouble. The second set wit-

nessed an early exchange of breaks before Kerber broke the Australian to love to move 4-3 ahead and picked up her 11th career title when Barty found the net after yet another powerful Kerber forehand.

Ozil could stay, Sanchez unlikely: Wenger L ondon , J a n 1 3 (Agencies): Arsene Wenger says there is still a chance Mesut Ozil will stay at Arsenal, but has admitted for the first time Alexis Sanchez is unlikely to sign a new deal at the club. Ozil and Sanchez both have just six months remaining on their contracts at the Emirates - as does Jack Wilshere - meaning they are free to discuss terms with clubs outside England. Sanchez is the subject of interest from Manchester United and Manchester City and while Wenger admitted Sanchez was likely to leave, the manager was more hopeful on Ozil. When asked if Ozil could remain at Arsenal, Wenger said, “Yes. There is still an opportunity for him to stay. These guys want to win, and they want to make money as well.” “Incidentally he’s won trophies with us. So he wants to fight as well for the Premier League, that’s normal when you are at that level. It looks like Sanchez will not extend his contract, but we want to keep Jack and if we have an opportunity maybe to keep Ozil, the rebuild will be less deep than if all three left.” Arsenal have immediate question marks over the future of Sanchez, Ozil and Wilshere due to their contract situations, but they may have to deal with similar issues in 12 months’ time. Aaron Ramsey, Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott all have 18 months remaining on their deals, and Wenger believes he knows why more and more players are choosing to run down their contracts.

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Grand opening ceremony kicks off 63rd KVSA meet

A contingent marching inside the playground during opening ceremony on Saturday evening. (NP)

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Ko h i m a , Ja n 1 3 (NPN): The 63rd Kohima Village Sports Association (KVSA) meet got off to a spectacular start on Saturday evening at Kohima local ground (Khuociezhie). Sparkling lights illuminated Khouciezhie for over 150 minutes making it an evening to remember in the history of Kohima Village Sports meet. Adding colour and grandeur, young children numbering 1500 from four Khels- D.Khel, L.Khel, P.Khel and T.Khel displayed drill, special melodies and talent display. 100 youths also sang the KVSA theme song titled ‘Kewhimia.’ Another surprise package was Shadow Act (Zhowe Riile) which depicted how the KVSA meet started in 1944, from traditional blending to modernity. Earlier at Thevokemouzie in Kohima village, the KVSA torch was lighted with blessings by Lhouvizhii Sachii, Pastor CRCKV. The four competing Khels

– P. Khel, T. Khel, D. Khel and L.Khel later marched in the ground with band party of their respective Khels accompanying the contingents. Golden-throated barbet (Pezhie-ra) is the mascot of the meet which is being held under the theme ‘Kekuokeyho’ meaning ‘mightier and stronger.’ Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Neiphi Kire, chairman, Kohima Village Council lauded the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) for hosting the sports meet in the true spirit of oneness and togetherness. While calling upon the sports persons to give their best in any sporting activities, Kire also urged the players to aim for higher levels of competition and bring glory and honour to the village in particular and Nagas in general. Expressing happiness that the state government was giving due importance to music and culture, Dr.Kire felt that the state government should also invest more on sports and

games, arts and literature and trade and commerce. KVYO president Medozhatuo Rutsa, in his message, said that the sports meet, which started in 1944, was not only a sports meet but a festival for the village where everyone can come together in one platform and enjoy the festivities. KVYO games & sports secretary Neilazetuo Khezhie administered oath to the participating teams and Kohima village head GB Medo-o Keretsii pronounced the traditional blessings. On January 19, the closing function will be graced by Er. Keviletuo Yiese, president, Kohima Village Gazetted Officer Association as the guest of honour. The week long meet will witness athletics, chess, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, wrestling, cross country race. Around 400 sportspersons will vie for the coveted titles. The competition will commence on Monday.

India face Australia in U-19 WC opener MOUNT MAUNGANUI, Jan 13 (PTI): Optimism mingled with an eagerness to know what lies ahead as India’s potential future stars geared up to lock horns with Australia in their big-ticket campaign opener of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Sunday. Coached by the distinguished Rahul Dravid, there is no dearth of talent in the squad, and the former India captain’s sprightly boys would have got acclimatised to the conditions by now having arrived many days prior to the start of the tournament. India are three-time champions, the last triumph coming in 2014. While Dravid may not like to focus on individuals, it is very difficult to not see the likes of skipper Prithvi Shaw as the vital cog in the team’s batting wheel.

Ribery strikes as Bayern go 14 points clear

Ribery celebrates after scoring a goal against Leverkusen.

BERLIN, Jan 13 (Agenc i es ) : Fr a n c k R i b e r y showed Bayern Munich why the Bundesliga leaders should extend his contract as the 34year-old netted a superb goal in Friday’s 3-1 win at Bayer

Leverkusen. The away victory - Bayern’s first at Leverkusen since 2013 - leaves them 14 points clear and on course for a sixth straight Bundesliga title as the German league resumed after

the winter break. Both Ribery and Bayern’s other veteran winger Arjen Robben, 34, are out of contract in June and the pair hope to be offered extensions in the coming weeks. Ribery, who has spent a decade at Bayern, rolled back the years by scything through Leverkusen’s defence and slamming home Bayern’s superb second goal. Javi Martinez gave Bayern an early lead while Ribery’s super second-half strike made it 2-0. Kevin Volland pulled a goal back for the hosts only for Bayern’s James Rodriguez to slot home a late free-kick. The defeat broke Leverkusen’s 14-match unbeaten run in all competitions, dating back to the end of September, but the hosts stay fourth in the table. Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes pulled a surprise before kick-off by leaving new signing Sandro Wagner on the bench until the final 15 minutes. Bayern took a deserved lead on 32 minutes when Martinez slammed

home from close range. Robben swung in a cross which Arturo Vidal headed on target, Bayer defender Sven Bender blocked the attempt, but the ball fell to Martinez who fired home. Leverkusen’s Jamaica winger Leon Bailey threatened early in the second half. Ribery then made sure of the three points on 59 minutes in emphatic style. He dribbled his way through the defence then unleashed a thunderbolt of a shot which gave Leverkusen’s Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno no chance. However, the goal sparked Leverkusen into life. Germany striker Volland tested Ulreich and then took his chance. The 25-yearold beat David Alaba, Ribery and Vidal, then wrong-footed Suele before firing home on 71 minutes. However Rodriguez, on loan from Real Madrid, showed his class by cooly slotting home a free-kick on the edge of the area after being fouled just outside the box.

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