January 15, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 38

Power outage in 5 districts

DIMAPUR, JAN 14 (NPN): Power department has informed consumers in five districts (Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Zunheboto and Longleng) under Mokokchung transmission division that power supply would be disrupted occasionally from January 1423, 2019 as maintenance work was being carried out at 132/66/33KV Aolichen Sub-station, Mokokchung.

The department has, therefore, requested affected consumers to bear with the inconvenience.

‘Will devastate Turkey if they hit Kurds’

Man Utd beat Tottenham 1-0

Kanhaiya charged with sedition

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sports, Page 12

national, Page 7

HM to meet NE CMs over Citizenship Bill

Rajnath Singh (File)

Assures to GPRN/NSCN asks defectors to return protect interests D I M A P U R , J A N 1 4 of all NE states (NPN): Taking serious note of “rampant defection of National workers” amongst the NNPGs, the GPRN/NSCN has made a clarion call to all those members, who defected to other NNPGs, to return and report to its parent institution within 15 days from the day of publication in the local dailies. GPRN/NSCN through its MIP reminded those defectors that the Working Committee (WC) had signed a joint declaration on May 13, 2017 and subsequently on September 19, 2017 and October 6, 2017, which was finally reaffirmed in January 2018.

“This joint declaration was done solely for the purpose of upholding the principal of reconciliation and unity both in letter and in spirit so as not to entertain any defection among the NNPGs,” MIP stated.

Gov, CM extend Sukrunye greetings

DIMAPUR, JAN 14 (NPN): Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, have extended greetings to the Chakhesang community on the occasion of Sukrunye festival 2019. In a message, Acharya described Sukrunye as one of the most significant festivals of the Chakhesangs, adding that such festivals give all the chance to sanctify and purify oneself. He expressed confidence that the festival would help purify one’s heart and soul in the truest form. “May the festival of Sukrunye bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Chakhesang’s in particular and Nagas in general,” Acharya said.

CM: Wishing the people from Chakhesang community a happy Sükrünyu, the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio prayed that the celebration not only bring peace, harmony and brotherhood among all sections of the people but also foster revival of positive age-old customs, practices and values.

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“Mam’ if you can’t carry these exercise books, then how can your son?”

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NEW DELHI, JAN 14 (IANS): With northeastern states facing massive protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has decided to meet the chief ministers of these states “very soon” to discuss protection of rights and people’s interests.

Singh gave the assurance in separate meetings with different delegations headed by Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh

and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal last week.

“Rajnath Singh assured the delegations that the interests of all North Eastern states, including Manipur and Assam, and their culture and heritage will be fully protected. He will call a meeting of all the Chief Ministers,” a Home Ministry statement said.

Biren Singh met Rajnath Singh on Saturday along with Manipur BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Ksh. Bhabananda Singh and submitted a memorandum to him for giving Presidential assent to Manipur People’s (Protection) Bill, 2018, passed by the Manipur Assembly on July 23, 2018.

Rajnath Singh told him that the ministry will examine the Bill which seeks to protect the interest of indigenous population of the state.

The proposed Citizenship Bill has triggered apprehension in the region that it will not be in the interest of the indigenous people of North-East. Various North-

East parties maintained that once the Bill is implemented, the region could be flooded with a large number of illegal immigrants and foreigners from neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Myanmar and so on, as international borders are porous.

A delegation from Assam led by the Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also met Rajnath Singh this weekend over the issue.

Several representatives of the Bodo groups including the Bodoland Territorial Council chief Hagrama Muhilary also met the Home Minister over the weekend and discussed the various outstanding demands of the Bodo community.

Rajnath Singh said while introducing the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on January 8, he had made it clear that the Bill is not meant for the individuals belonging to six minorities who have come from one particular country. “It is also not meant for individuals who are living in one particular state.”

Fuel prices hiked again NEW DELHI, JAN 14 (AGENCIES): Petrol prices were hiked by 37-40 paise per litre and diesel rates by 49-53 paise per litre on Monday. That marked the fifth consecutive hike in domestic fuel prices, and the sixth overall so far this year.

In Delhi, the price of petrol crossed the Rs. 70 a litre mark for the first time in 2019. The upwards price revision comes on the back of a recovery in crude oil prices in anticipation of tightening supply ahead, say analysts. Currently, oil marketing companies in the country revise the domestic prices of petrol and diesel on a daily basis, in line with the movement in international crude oil and rupee-dollar With effect from 6 am on January 14, petrol prices were at Rs. 70.13 per litre in Delhi, Rs. 72.24 per litre in Kolkata, Rs. 75.77 per litre in Mumbai and Rs. 72.79 per litre in Chennai, according to Indian Oil Corporation - the country’s largest fuel retailer. Diesel prices stood at Rs. 64.18 per litre, Rs. 65.95 per litre, Rs. 67.18 per litre and Rs. 67.78 per litre respectively.

Will demand pre-merger status if CAB comes into force: MPP Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 14: Manipur People’s Party (MPP), one of the oldest regional political parties in the Northeast, Monday declared that the party would demand for pre-merger status for Manipur if the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 comes into force.

Denouncing the passage of the bill by the Lok Sabha, the MPP leaders and workers Monday took out a protest rally on the streets in Imphal.

The rally kick-started from the party office at Imphal Polo Ground was however prevented by the police from proceeding further near Johnstone School at BT Road.

MPP president Y Jugindro Singh, who led the protest rally, said that if the bill comes into force without considering the sentiment of the people of the Northeast region including Manipur, the party would demand pre-merger political status.

He asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 was passed at a time when people of the

Leaders and workers of MPP during the protest rally in Imphal on Monday. (NP)

state were demanding constitutional protection of the indigenous people of the region.

The passage of Bill by the government at the Centre was a hint that the Manipur People’s (Protection) Bill would no more be validated, said Jugindro.

Claiming that every section of society across the Northeast state were not in favour of the Bill, he said the NDA government passed the bill taking the advantage of having majority seats in the parliament.

Further, he stated that the “undemocratic and un-

secular bill” will bring only negative impact in the society particularly in northeast states. “It is a kind of strategy of the government at the Centre to eliminate the indigenous people of Northeast from their own land and a part of BJP’s long term strategy to convert the region into a land of Hindus.

BJP wants Hindunisation of entire country,” he alleged.

MPP president said the party always stand for preserving and protecting ethnic identities of the state and the party would never allow compromising the identity of small communities.

FNR roots for re-imagining PIL challenging passport Snooping: SC gives Centre 6 weeks to reply to notice amendment kept on hold Naga peace process

DIMAPUR, JAN14 (NPN): Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR), after a long gap, has come out with a statement, on “the need to re-imagine the IndoNaga Peace Process” and raising Naga peoples’ voices through inclusive participation and transparency and to clarify that it is not part of the political process.

In a statement, FNR said people, as per “ current political narrative as articulated in Naga-Land (not to be confused with the Indian State of Nagaland) are not optimistic about a breakthrough in the peace process.”

It reminded about the “Declaration of the Naga Collective Spirit” at a meeting facilitated by FNR to reflect an ideological screen of One-Dimensional Politics. FNR also pointed out that since it was never part

of the political process with the government of India, it should not be under focus.

FNR said the reason why there was an attempt to “pass the back to FNR” was to avoid the hurdle of sustainable peace and that the “scapegoating” was a “sign of weak questionable politics.”

Reiterating that it has mandate of the Naga people, FNR also clarified that it is not a church organisation even if its members belong to Christians across institutionalised Church bodies.

According to FNR, the concept of a “ re-imagined peace process has Reconciliation as the pivotal point that will determine whether an outcome can be implemented in a manner which is respectful, dignified, durable, sustainable and just, and therefore workable.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 14 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court on Monday kept a PIL challenging the Passport (Entry into India) Amendment Rules, 2015, The Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2015 pending until Parliament decides on the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 bill in Rajya Sabha.

The petition challenges the government order exempting “persons belonging to minority communities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who were compelled to seek shelter in India due to religious persecution or fear of religious persecution and entered into India on or before the 31 st December, 2014….,” from the application provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946.

The court said the notifications will become infructuous if the citizenship bill is passed by Rajya Sabha, asking the petitioner to raise the issue at an “appropriate time”.

If the Bill is not passed by Rajya Sabha, then this petition can be entertained“, the Bar and Bench quoted Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi as saying.

NEW DELHI, JAN 14 (PTI): Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the government’s notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul sought the Centre’s response within six weeks and said it would hear arguments on the interim stay after the parties are served the notices.

“Heard the petitioner appearing in person and the counsels for the petitioners and perused the relevant material.

Permission to appear and argue in person is granted. Issue notice in all the writ petitions.

Issue notice also on the

prayer of interim relief/ application(s) for stay, returnable in six weeks.

Interim prayer(s) will be considered after service of notice is complete,” the bench said.

The court was hearing a batch of petitions, including those filed by advocates Manohar Lal Sharma and Amit Sahni, challenging the government’s December 20 notification.

According to the government’s notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology (IT) Act for computer interception and analysis, Home Ministry officials had said. Agencies include the IB, Narcotics Control Bureau, Enforcement Directorate, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (for Income Tax Department), Direc-

torate of Revenue Intelligence, CBI, NIA, RAW, Directorate of Signal Intelligence (in service areas of J-K, North East and Assam) and Delhi Police commissioner.

The petitioners have claimed that the notification was “unconstitutional” and the “blanket surveillance” bad in law.

Sahni in his plea, filed through advocate Preeti Singh, claimed that the December 20 notification was liable to be set aside according to the mandate of the right to privacy judgment delivered by a nine-judge Constitution bench of the top court.

“The order dated December 20, 2018 is a blanket order and the same is against public at large, without any reasoning and the same is bad in law, therefore

the same is liable to be set aside,” he said in his plea.

Manohar Lal Sharma sought to prohibit the agencies from initiating any criminal proceedings, inquiry or investigation against anybody under the provisions of the IT Act based on the notification.

His plea claimed the notification was issued “to find political opponent, thinker and speaker to control entire country under dictatorship to win coming general election...”

However, the government had said the rules for intercepting and monitoring computer data were framed in 2009 when the Congress-led UPA was in power and its new order only notified the designated authority which can carry out such action.

‘Modinomics’: tweaking of figures on jobs in India Rescue ops for Meghalaya NEW DELHI, JAN 14 (AGENCIES): One year ago, Narendra Modi seemed invincible. Now, after a 3-0 defeat in the Hindi heartland, analysts are saying he might find it difficult to get even 200 seats in 2019.

Since December 2017, seven states where the BJP was a major player have voted in new state governments. In 2014, the party got 52% of the votes in these states. In assembly elections since then, the BJP’s voteshare has dropped to just over 40%. That means that nearly a quarter of those who voted for Modi in 2014 have moved away. Ground reports suggest their biggest grouse is the economy.

Team Modi might harp on how fast India’s GDP is growing, but it has begun to sense that ‘Modinomics’ needs a mega tweak. For four years, the Modi government’s economic policies focused on keeping food prices

down, stopping a credit bubble from forming and bringing more parts of the economy under the tax net.

To do that, MSPs were kept virtually static, a war was launched on NPAs and easy credit, 86% of the value of currency was demonetised and GST introduced.

These reforms, cheered on by pink-paper pundits, hit the poor the hardest. Farm incomes didn’t keep pace with inflation, small businesses were starved of loans, cash-dependent operations had to shut shop, real estate transactions ran to a standstill, and smaller entrepreneurs lost market-share to bigger, more organised, players. All this, ultimately, meant one thing: a massive jobs crisis. India’s largest private data collector CMIE says over one crore jobs were lost last year alone. Even salaried jobs, the holy grail of the Indian job-seeker, dropped by 36 lakh between

early-2016 and mid-2018.

However, that doesn’t tell the full story. Those with better technical qualifications and education did get jobs, but those at the lower end lost many more.

For instance, the number of white-collar salaried jobs increased by 23 lakh between early 2016 and mid-2018. 50 lakh new jobs went to people with nonindustrial technical qualifications ranging from sales assistants to drivers, technicians to cooks. The number of industrial workers did drop till April 2017, but then recovered. By mid-2018, even salaried industrial jobs had gone up marginally, by 3 lakh, compared to early2016. The people who lost out were salaried support staff. Peons, sweepers, janitors, doormen, security guards, drivers disappeared from offices. Their count dropped by 96 lakh in the same period.

But has Team Modi left it too late? Even the 10% reservation for upper castes, presented as a quota for the economically poor, is unlikely to fetch anything more than goodwill. After all, this government has systematically cut down the number of available government jobs. In fact, each of Modi’s moves will take time to work on the ground.

The Congress on Sunday targeted the BJP-led Centre over “growing employment” in India, citing a think-tank report to claim that over one crore jobs were lost last year. Referring to a report by the think-tank Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari alleged that the BJP-led NDA government failed to fulfil its promise of providing two crore jobs every year and that the country lost one crore jobs instead.

“During the 2014 elec-

tions, PM Modi had promised ‘’Acche Din’’ (good days), which included (providing) two crore jobs every year. In five years, this sums up to 10 crore (jobs).

“But recently, a reputed think-tank, the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), released a report on employment. It states that more than one crore people lost their jobs in just one year (2018),” he said. Tewari said according to the report, in December 2017, 40.79 crore people were employed. In 2018, it was reduced to 39.07 crore.

“Which means more than one crore people lost their jobs. It is astonishing that more than 80 per cent of those unemployed were women and more than 90 per cent belonged to rural India,” Mr Tewari said citing the report. He also claimed that India’s unemployment rate increased to 7.4 per cent in December 2018.

miners make little headway

S H I L LO N G, JA N 1 4 (PTI): The Navy spent the whole of Monday to retrieve their unmanned vehicle which had got stuck during underwater searches for the 15 miners who have been trapped in an illegal mine here for over a month.

The Navy’s efforts bore fruits and before calling an end to the operation Monday, they managed to reclaim the unmanned vehicle from inside the 370 foot-deep coal mine in Meghalayas East Jaintia Hills district, officials said.

During the day, a team from a Chennai-based company that specialises in submersible robotic inspections launched their underwater search operations in the nearby abandoned mines using their smaller robotic vehicles, Operations Spokesperson R Susngi told PTI.

They have been tasked with preparing map of these rat-hole mines and see if there was any traces of the trapped diggers, the spokesperson said.

He said senior scientist from Hyderabad-based CSIR-NGRI Dewashish Kumar has also begun electric topography survey in the area to identify the rock strata besides other important information.

The efforts to de-water the main shaft, where the miners are trapped, were affected on Monday due to the Navy’s efforts to retrieve their unmanned vehicle which got stuck on Sunday night.

Susngi said due to this operation the team from Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) could not operate their high-powered pumps and the de-watering process was affected.

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Pangnyu calls on MoHFW secretary

S. Pangnyu Phom and Kashiho Sangtam with Sudan Preeti and others in New Delhi on January 14.

DIMAPUR: Minister of Health & Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom called on Sudan Preeti, secretary to MoHFW, New Delhi on January 14 to discuss several issues pertaining to the health sector of the state.

A press release issued by the minister’s office stated that Pangnyu specifi-

cally appealed the secretary to upgrade the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) to a 500 bedded hospital on priority as it was the only hospital that could support a Nagaland Medical College.

The duo also discussed the upgrade of district hospital Longleng and Zunheboto besides other

issues that were submitted to the ministry and secretary during her state visit last year.

Earlier, the minister thanked the secretary for approving the setting up of a NCDC in Dimapur and Model Rural Health Research Centre (MRHRC) in Niuland, Dimapur.

Sudan said that she

NSCN (K) discharges one CKCC blesses

DIMAPUR: The NSCN (K), in a press release by its home secretary, A Kinny, has stated that is has discharged Youngkinmong Yim, leacy, s/o Shakipa Yim of Pungrungru village under Kiphire district from active service on medical grounds. NSCN (K) acknowledged his contribution towards nation building and wished him a good future.

Chief Guest, inspector of Industries and Commerce, V. Nongsheba, speaking at the 18th General Session of the Chikiupong Joint Citizen Union on January 8 at public ground, Chikiupong village. (Nongshe Tikhir)

new Church

DIMAPUR: Christ the King Catholic Church (CKCC), Mukalimi, held a blessing ceremony of the new Church on January 11.

A press release from Fr. Justin Lazami stated that the new Church was blessed by spiritual director, Sumi Catholic Akukuhou Kukhakulu Nagaland, Rev. Fr. Isaac Shikaho. In his speech Shikaho said that a Church has to be a source of blessing and forgiveness and a place where followers of Christ gather to receive Holy Communion and the Word of God. The Church was inaugurated by OFM Cap, Rev. Fr. Yesudas, who also laid the foundation of the Church on 2016.

The blessing ceremony was chaired by David Kaito Swu and vote of thanks was proposed by Inaxe Timothy Catechist.

Special numbers were also presented by Catechism children and mothers, and benediction was offered by Rev. Fr. Paul Inashe.

had monitored the performance of the department personally and promised to extend her support for improvement of the health sector in Nagaland.

Pangnyu was accompanied by minister of Soil, Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, Kashiho Sangtam and Dr. Hentok Phom.

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Monthly Peren district review meeting held

DIMAPUR: The Chief Medical Office, Peren District, under the chairmanship of Dr. Denis Hangsing, CMO, held its district review meeting on January 10, at Conference Hall, Chief Medical Office, District Headquarter, new Peren.

The meeting was attended by the deputy chief medical officer, district program officers, nurses, pharmacist, DAPCU staff, district and block program management unit staff of NHM. A press release from the CMO office Peren district media officer Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that the CMO welcomed and conveyed New Year greetings to all members present. He also asked that with the coming of the New Year, all category of staff rededicate themselves to serving patients sincerely and being regular in their place of posting.

Addressing the gathering, DPO RCH/UIP, Dr. Nukshisangla Jamir, spoke about the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) which will be held from February 3 to 5.

She highlighted that Polio has been eradicated except in Pakistan and therefore there were still chances of infection since

it is an air borne disease.

And thus IPPI is still to be continued. She said that everyone has a role to play and also highlighted the importance of timely reporting.

The CMO also reported that Child Helpline 1098 will be introduced very soon in the district.

He directed all staff to apply for leave or take prior permission whenever they have to be out of the state.

He further invited all staff to the State Level Mini Hornbill & Mimkut celebrations in Athibung from January 15 to 19.

CMO along with the members present also welcomed new deputy CMO, Dr. Yartenla and medical officer, Heningkunglwa, Dr. Ramdeu Lungalang.

District coordinator NHP gave a slide-show presentation where she highlighted report assessment of health committees under Peren District: facilities available and achievements, various implementations of services provided and the gaps.

A short farewell program was also held for the outgoing DPO, NVBDCP, Dr. Limatula.

The next review meeting has been scheduled to be held on February 7.

news in Brief Farewell program for Kohima DC: A farewell program for Kohima DC Rajesh Soundararajan will be held at the DC’s conference hall, Kohima on January 15, 12 pm.

HYS Makar Sankranti greetings: Hindu Yuva Sanga (HYS) has extended Happy Makar Sankranti wishes to everyone and wishes for all to have a life filled with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

SASU biennial general conference: The 69th Biennial General Conference of the Southern Angami Students’ Union (SASU), under the theme “Metamorphosis of ideas and approach,” will be held from January 18 to 20 at Zaso ground Mima village.

CBC annual general council: The 68th annual general council of Chakhesang Baptist Church will be held from January 18 to 20 at Thenyizu Baptist Church. All Churches under CBCC have been informed to send six delegates each for Churches with above 500 baptized members, and four delegates each for Churches with less. All the Executive Committee members have also been requested to arrive on January 17 before 2 p.m.

DDPA annual general meeting: Registered pensioners of Dimapur District Pensioners’ Association (DDPA) have been requested to attend its annual general meeting on January 21 at Lotha Hoho Ki, DC Court junction, Dimapur.

NSCN (I-M) offers condolences

DIMAPUR: The NSCN (I-M) has expressed sadness on learning of the demise of Asalu ZLR Region, razou peyu, Siaraube Disuang, son of Nramraing Disuang of Beisumpuikam village, at his residence on January 13 after a prolonged illness. NSCN (I-M) MIP, in a condolence note said that late Siraube Disuang joined national service on June 14, 2013. On October 19, 2014, he was appointed as khapur, and on July 10, 2017 he was promoted to razou peyu. The note added that during his short period with the NSCN (I-M), he contributed his best for the nation and his name shall be recorded in the history pages of the Naga political struggle. The MIP further conveyed prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace, and for God to comfort his family.

Kohima shopkeepers sensitized on ill-effects of plastic DIMAPUR: The Coming Generation (TCG), a nonprofit organization under the project “Nagaland for Change” an initiative of ‘Nagaland Says No to Plastic” Kohima, organized a plastic free sensitization program for shopkeepers around Kohima town from January 7 to 11.

Its members took their message to various locations, including BOC, High School and Main town, to create awareness on the ill effects of plastics.

A press release from The Coming Generation stated that during the campaign the team also emphasized on the alternatives to plastic -- newspaper bags, cloth bags and crafted paper bags.

The release added that the reasons why plastic is so popular is because they are light weight, resistance to degradation (by chemicals, sunlight, and bacteria), durable and has a low cost. While these conveniences benefit indi-

TCG members with fruit and vegetable vendors during its anti-plastic campaign held from January 7 to 11. vidual users, the problems and the cost of disposal of plastic items burdens the entire society, it added.

After entry into the environment, plastics take anywhere from 15 to 1000 years to biodegrade. It poses risks to human health and the environment. In addition to problems like

choking drains, plastic bag litter is a breeding ground for mosquitoes when rain water collects in them.

This could worsen the situation of malaria in a highly endemic area.

Packing for hot edible items in plastics causes migration of harmful chemicals into food items, which

also causes diabetes and diseases of the heart and liver. Citing these reasons, the release said that it was high time society switches over to alternative materials in packing and transportation.

TGC, during it awareness drive, found that 90 percent of shoppers use

plastic bags. The use of alternative bags or reusing old bags was poor among a majority of the participants. Awareness generation on these strategies and effective implementation of legislation may help in reducing the usage of plastic bags in the community, it added.

CETA ceremony held in Changki ICAR-KVK Peren conducts

Recipients of the Changki Educational Trust Award and others after the award ceremony at Changki Village, Mokokchung on January 10.

MOKOKCHUNG: The Changki Ayim Asem Senso Mungdang awarded the Changki Educational Trust Awards (CETA) to 12 recipients in a ceremony held at Changki village on January 10.

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and parents from different district units are currently camping in the village.

Senior treasury officer, P. Ajung Amer and Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service recipient, L. Ben Longkumer, Commandant, NAPTC, Chümoukedima exhorted the gathering.

Amer urged the students to not attend schools

and colleges merely for the sake of studying. He opined that students today waste too much time on the internet and fail at realizing the potential of the talents God gives them and allow life to pass by like a dream. He encouraged the youngsters to hone more competitive spirits within themselves, honour God always and try and become like the biblical

Elijah.

Ben Longkumer commended the award function as an “excellent and classic example of offering young people more opportunities than ever before” to help them get positively involved and become proactive and progressive. He added that the effort made by the Trust could be a catalyst of change, nurtur-

ing positive values towards a healthy and constructive public spirit.

He also encouraged the gathering saying that in a world of opportunities, though the journey may be difficult, nothing was impossible and without solutions.

He encouraged the students to embrace one’s own problems and find strength in one’s own passion, by disciplining and motivating the self through hard work to overcome the new challenges.

Later, Dr. Narola Dangti and Yangerjungla Pongener gave award speeches on behalf of all the awardees. Both the recipients expressed their gratitude to the Changki Senso Educational Trust for the initiative taken to encourage the students of the community. Furthermore, Dr. Narola encouraged the students to develop the habit of reading.

The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Jamedi Longkumer, secretary CSET. Aotsungba Longchari, president, CAASM and Lendimenba Amri, Chairman, Village Council Changki, also addressed the gathering.

multi disciplinary training

A section of the training team discussing the management of piglets near a pigsty during their educational visit on January 9.

DIMAPUR: ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Peren organised a multi disciplinary training program at Community Hall, Deukaram, for DFI adopted village farmers on January 9.

A press release from ICAR-KVK Peren stated that during the technical session, Dr. L. Babita Devi, ACTO (A/Sc) delivered a lecture on “Scientific pig

production” and elaborated on the importance of scientific management of pigs for income generation.

Dr. Patu K. Zeliang, SMS (Plant breeding & genetics), explained the “Protection of plant varieties and farmers rights act and biodiversity conservation”. Imliakum Pongener, farm manager, KVK, Dimapur also gave a lecture on “Management of apiary unit and commercial-

ization” and elaborated on the topic by showing a film on how to manage an apiary unit. Dr. Moanaro, farm manager, KVK, Peren spoke on “Management in winter vegetable crops”. Seeds of okra and green gram were distributed to the farmers of the DFI village, followed by a farmer scientist interaction. The team also visited farmers’ fields of French Bean and a piggery.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 15

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sun

27 12

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine

Guwahati Hazy sun

20 7 24 10

Mostly sunny; pleasant

22 5

Itanagar Hazy sun, not as warm

21 9

Imphal Shillong

Hazy sun

15 4

Kohima

Partly sunny; cooler

16 8

Dimapur Mostly sunny; not as warm

22 12

Cooler; a stray a.m. t-shower

18 7

Tuensang Much cooler; an a.m. shower

10 4

Hazy sun; cooler

16 10

Mkg Wokha

Zunheboto Mostly sunny; cooler

15 5

The State Level Workshop for polio in progress in Kohima on January 14.

DIMAPUR: A State Level Workshop for polio was held at the Conference Hall, directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima on January 14, with special focus on NID (National Immunization Day, due to be held on February 3).

A press release issued

by DoH&FW, Dr. Atoshe Sema stated that all DIOs from the 11 districts attended the workshop. Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru, mission director NHM gave a welcome and keynote

address.

In his speech, he advocated for the DIOs to work more diligently and unceasingly and motivated them to work harder for the welfare and goodwill of the people as they did during the M-RVC. D r. S h e i l a , S M O WHO-India, gave presentations on “Update on APF & Measles surveillance Nagaland”, “Current status of Polio Eradication, risks to eradication and actions to sustain polio free status”, “Guidelines for planning

Mimkut Hornbill Festival from today

DIMAPUR: Government of Nagaland, in collaboration with the Kuki Inpi Nagaland (KIN), Kuki Students’ Organisation Nagaland (KSON) and Kuki Nute Kiloikhom (KNK), is set to hold the 8th State Level Mimkut Mini Hornbill Festival 2019 at Ahthibung Town, Peren, Nagaland from January 15 to 17.

A press release from Media cell, KIN and KSON stated that special guests for the festival will be deputy chief minister, Y Patton, advisor Tourism Art & Culture, H. Khehovi Yepthomi, advisor Water Resources, Namri Nchang, advisor Youth Resources & Sports,

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Er. Zale Neikha, and IRSSE deputy manager NFR, Kailen Singson.

The release stated that the three day long festival will include the unveiling of Lengjang Kuki’s (Signatory Simon Commission 1929) Statue and Memorial Park, inauguration of Mimkut Monolith, and other extravaganza items.

Mimkut Festival, the release said, is a post harvest and a major ancestral festival of the Kuki Community of Nagaland observed to perform rites and rituals for bountiful harvest.

The festival is to be celebrated under the theme “Unity and Fraternity”.

and implementation of NIDs (booth, h-t-h, transit sites & special areas activity” and “Risk mitigation strategies; Status of tagging of HRAs (High Risk Areas) for routine immunization”.

D r. A t o s h e S e m a chaired the program. Formats for planning and implementation, issues of coordination between implementing partners and districts and planning for district workshops and timeline were also discussed in the workshop.

DC Mokokchung asks officials to attend Republic Day program DIMAPUR: DC Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal has informed all government servants posted within Mokokchung town that the January 26 Republic Day function will commence at 8:40 am at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.

According to DIPR, the DC has directed all government servants to attend the function without fail. Further, all the District Head of Offices have been directed to take attendance of their respective staff and submit it to the DC‘s office for onward submission to the Government for necessary action.

All the village council members and GBs Union of Ungma, Mokokchung, Chuchuyimpang and Khensa villages, GBs of Mokokchung town, functionaries of the 18 wards and all the public of Mokokchung town have been asked to make it convenient to attend the function.

Mega Legal Services Camp in Wokha on Jan 19 DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) and Wokha District Legal Ser vices Authority (WDLSA) in collaboration with district administration, government departments, stakeholders & NGOs, will be organizing a Mega Legal Services Camp on January 19 at Local Ground, Wokha.

According to DIPR, the purpose of the camp is to sensitize the public, particularly marginalized sections of society, on free Legal Aid. The public will also have the opportunity to interact with several government departments including banks and get oriented to various welfare programs/schemes of the government.

The Legal Services Authority booths will offer legal assistance in filling of forms, drafting affidavits etc. Volunteers at various booths will assist senior citizens, the differently–abled and daily wage earners to register for various governmental sponsored benefits and schemes.

In this regard, interested individuals have been requested to bring relevant documents (Birth certificates, Resident certificates, Bank passbooks, ID cards etc.) to avail the services.

DEF Wokha gets TT Hall and Central Police Canteen

Manojkumar along with Zubenthung Ngullie, canteen staff, DEF personnel and officers, and others after the CPC subsidiary canteen inauguration.

D I M A P U R : A Ta b l e Tennis Hall and a Central Police Canteen (CPC), subsidiary canteen were inaugurated by SP Wokha, Manojkumar on January 9 at DEF Wokha.

A press release from Police Baptist Church Wokha stated that Manojkumar, in his short speech, said that police personnel have to stay fit and strong and to facilitate this end,

the tennis hall had been constructed. He urged all rank and file, jawans and their families to make use of the hall judiciously in their extracurricular activities.

The Wokha SP also inaugurated a CPC subsidiary canteen for DEF Wokha in their office premises.

Earlier, Myingthungo Ezung, home evangelist, Police Baptist Church,

Wokha dedicated the tennis hall and ABSI, Mhabemo Ngullie, J. A R HQ Wokha chaired the program. The canteen was dedicated by Zubenthung Ngullie, pastor, Police Baptist Church, Wokha. UBI Kevi-o Khatso, CI Wokha chaired the canteen inaugural program and a vote of thanks was pronounced by additional SP, Wokha Tumchobemo Yanthan.

Voter Awareness Forum on Jan 16

DIMAPUR: Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, in a notice has informed all concerned that the training program for Nodal Officers of AHoDs and HoDs in connection with formation and functioning of Voters Awareness Forum will be held on January 15 at Hotel Japfü at 2 pm.

DIPR reports that the training

program shall be led by two State Level Master Trainers.

The trained Nodal Officers, with the respective AHoDs and HoDs, will launch the respective Voter Awareness Forums on January 16 as prescribed by the Election Commission of India.

All have been requested to participate in the program without fail.

State team attends Bhopal Tribal Literature Fest

DIMAPUR: Representatives from Nagaland, Aboli Wotsa, Tharchan Zimik and Mongshai Khiamniungan (participants of “The Bards of Magnum Opus”), led by core member of Act Of Kindness (AOK), Kishor Das, participated in the “Tribal Literature Festival” from December 14 to 16 at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya Museum in Bhopal.

A late press release from AOK, Lenti Aier stated that “Magnum Opus” is an Art and Music Festival organised annually by Act of Kindness on October 24

The team from Nagaland at the Tribal Literature Festival held from December 14 to 16 at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya Museum premises in Bhopal.

& 25 to commemorate the artists from all fields.

International Artists’ Day During the festival, and also to bring together they recited poetry writ-

ten both in their native dialect and English. The fest promoted different tribal cultures across India through literature. The festival also encouraged young poets and writers to come out and be a part of a larger circle. It encouraged social and cultural fusion by connecting writers from different parts of India, a wonderful opportunity for young writers to think and write beyond the small world they confine themselves in. They also got to tour the country’s capital city Delhi, and Jama Masjid.

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1: (Inset): T. John Longkumer speaking at the program. The New NPBCA office bearers being prayed for by the NPBCA executive secretary. 2: Officials of KASU, Jonah Achumi and others at the union’s 43rd General Conference.

3: KSU officials and delegates at the union’s 56th General Session which concluded on January 11.

DIMAPUR: As the conferences and conventions continue to be held across Nagaland, reports of these continue to come in. Following are reports of some of these events.

NPBCA Triennial Convention & General Annual Council: Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association (NPBCA) held its 7th Triennial Convention and 30th General Annual Council program from January 11 to 13, at Police Baptist Church, Chümoukedima under the theme “Knitted Together in Christ”.

A press release from NPBCA media and publicity committee stated that the convention was conducted under the leadership of the NPBCA president A. Temsu, vice president V. Rhakho, recording secretary Tsisepi Sangtam, and assistant recording secretary Neibu Sanchu.

The speakers for the program were Discipleship Bible College; associate professor L. Mhonthung Humtsoe, Ao Christian Revival Church Dimapur senior pastor Rev. Dr. Imchayanger K Y M C

and NPBCA president A. Temsu.

Altogether, 255 delegates (Male - 158; Female - 97) from 28 associate Churches, besides members of the host Church attended the three day program.

The first night witnessed a grand opening led by NPBCA executive secretary, Rev. Dr. Hukashe A. Zhimomi.

At the program, a welcome address was delivered

by PBC Chümoukedima pastor Rev. Manen.

Focusing on the theme A. Temsu emphasized on the need for everyone to work together for progression the Church and for the glory of God. On the second day of the program, reports were presented by the association’s HODs and all associate Churches.

The 2018 Audit Report was also tabled and evaluated and accepted by the House by voice vote. The afternoon session saw the delegates divided into three focus groups.

In the evening revival service, Ao Christian

Revival Church Dimapur senior pastor Rev. Dr. Imchayanger, as speaker spoke on the topic, ‘We Are One in The Spirit’.

In the Sunday morning devotional service, L. Mhonthung Humtsoe spoke on the topic ‘Oneness in Christ’.

The afternoon session witnessed the business session and budget presentation where budget for the current year was thoroughly deliberated and passed.

In the evening worship service, L. Mhonthung Humtsoe spoke on the topic “Celebrating our differences.”

A new team of NPBCA officer bearers was elected with V. Rhakho as the new president, Sashi as vice president, including two others.

Later, vote of thanks on behalf of the host Church was delivered by deacon Akum Abraham, and the closing act was performed

by PBC Peren who will be the host of the 31th General Annual Council.

During the three day convention, the greetings

and exhortations were delivered by T. John Longkumer, DGP Nagaland; Aotemsu, DIGP (Training & Border) & Camp Commandant; M. Rhovisie Nyuwi, Commandant 12th NAP (IR) Bn.; and Razouvotuo Chatsu, chairman, Chümoukedima Village.

During the Convention, the worship team from PBC 3rd NAP Tuensang led the congregation in hymn and revival songs in all the services. Choirs from PBC Chümoukedima, Town Baptist Church Chümoukedima and various groups and soloists presented special songs and musical acts.

KASU holds 43rd General Conference: Khaghaboto Area Students’ Union (KASU) held its 43rd General Conference at Yehokhu village under the theme, “Moving Further” with Jonah Achumi as the guest speaker. The conference was held from January 11 to 13.

A press release issued

by KASU media cell stated that Achumi dwelt on the need for a vision and farsightedness in order to stride

forward. He also stressed on the sorry state of affairs in Naga society today, full of division, confusion and lawlessness all over the land.

Espousing on the need for unity to move forward, Achumi lamented the untimely demise of many Nagas in their primes owing to their lifestyles which he said was a matter of great concern. He also shared on population dynamics sating that Nagas needed to create a sustainable population in order to meet the labour demand to generate and boost a Naga economy.

Nagas being blessed with abundant rich resources and fertile land should tap their own energy and resources through fishery, piggery, cattle rearing, organic farming, added Achumi.

He also spoke on the need to change one’s perception about education being mere book knowledge, although in today’s world skill development, Achumi said, was a necessity in order to survive.

He added that Nagas have to stop blaming only their leaders for everything,

because people choose their own leaders and everyone gets the government they deserve. He shared examples and references from various backgrounds and different walks of life. Besides these points he shared some examples from the Bible on how to do one’s own part also while putting faith and trust in God. KSU 56th General Session concludes: The 56th General Session of the Khiamniungan Students’ Union (KSU), held under the theme, “Discover the difference,” concluded at Kingniu village on January 11 after a three-day program of various cultural and literary events.

A press release from KSU information and publicity secretary, L. Shingnya stated that C. Phuniang, SDO (Civil) Noklak, as special guest, spoke on the theme and emphasized on discovering differences within oneself amidst various political, social, cultural, environmental and political challenges.

President KTC, Ngon and general secretary ENSF,

Imtichoba also spoke on the occasion. Cultural events and literary activities occupied the second day under the theme “Cultura social” and “Strive for progress and not perfection” respectively.

Er. Elo, president, Khiamniungan Sports Council (KSC) spoke on the importance and preservation of one’s rich cultural heritage. The literary night was graced by Er. Chillia, SDO (NH). N.S Khaikho DCPO Tuensang was the speaker for the practical session.

The tenure 2019-2021 will be led by P. Hatho as president, Talamong as vice-president, Puthai T as general secretary and Mushiu as the assistant general secretary.

SRSU holds 43rd General Conference: The threeday Satoi Range Students Union (SRSU) 43rd General Conference was held from January 4 to 6, in Khuvuxu under the theme “Amelioration”.

Speaking at the culmination program as the guest of honour, DADU vice president and entrepreneur,

Tito Yepthomi, in his speech encouraged students to not only depend on government jobs but to learn to use their abilities in become entrepreneurs. He also mentioned that today with the rapid development of society, entrepreneurship had become one of the most dynamic forces of the economy.

The increase in the number of graduates has only increased the burden on the government to create more jobs, he said while adding that a positive change should be brought about by the growth of entrepreneurship which will also help a number of young people, especially high school and college dropouts, or those less qualified.

Yepthomi further encouraged the gathering to cooperate with the union so that it would be able to move forward and work for a better tomorrow.

Earlier, an invocation prayer was offered by Ikiye Baptist Church pastor Nighato Swu and later, vote of thanks was delivered

by SRSU advisor, Samuel Achumi.

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Protests against Citizenship Bill continue

Guwahati, Jan 14 (PTI): Black flags were waved at Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in his constituency Majuli on Monday and RTI activist Akhil Gogoi went on a 24-hour hunger strike on the first day of Assamese Magh or Bhogali Bihu festivities as agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill continued.

Sonowal was shown black flags for the second consecutive day by members of Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP), Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti and several other local organisations in Majuli, when he arrived there by helicopter to participate in an official function.

The protestors shouted slogans against the chief minister, the centre and state governments and demanded withdrawal of the controversial Bill. Police took several protestors into custody and dispersed the others.

O n S u n d ay t o o, Sonowal was shown black flags by the AJYCP and the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) protestors outside the Kaziranga Uni-

Akhil Gogoi and others in a hunger strike in Guwahati on Monday.

versity where he had gone to participate in its convocation.

The bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha last week, provides for according Indian citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years, which is the norm currently, even if they do not possess any document.

Meanwhile, KMSS founder Akhil Gogoi, along with leaders of the 70 organisations protesting the Bill, began a hunger strike from

2 pm Monday at Chachal area here. They were joined

by AGP leader Keshav Mahanta, who and recently resigned as minister, and former BJP spokesperson Mehdi Alam Bora, who quit the party in protest against the Bill.

Gogoi along with Assamese litterateur Hiren Gohain and senior journalist Manjit Mahanta were earlier slapped with sedition charge for remarks against the Bill.

The three later got bail from the Guwahati High Court.

Gogoi said he is on a hunger strike to make people aware of the “unconstitutional” Bill so that the culture and

identity of the Assamese were protected.

He thanked the AGP for pulling out of the state government and urged all political parties and different organisations to step up the campaign against the proposed legislation and create a situation where the BJP and the RSS cannot table the Bill in the Rajya Sabha between January 31 and February 11. ‘’The Congress has a very important and positive role to play in this regard and they must go all out to get the Bill scrapped or else history will not forgive the party,’’ Gogoi said.

All political parties of the state should reach out to the opposition parties across the country and unite them against the Bill to save the secular principles of the constitution and to save Assam and the northeast from foreigners, he said.

He also urged all people to burn the copies of the Bill in the ‘Meji” (the hay structure which is set ablaze on the second day of Bihu) and hang the ‘Gamosa’ symbolising the Assamese identity. The AGP leader

said all Assamese, irrespective of which organisation they belong to, must stay united and prove that ‘’we are Assamese first and if we all stay united, the Bill cannot be passed (in the Rajya Sabha)’’. Earlier in the day, the AGP announced to launch an agitation against the Bill by taking out a protest rally on January 18 and all its 14 MLAs will sit on dharna on January 24.

Meanwhile, students of Guwahati University and Handique College here have banned entry of all BJP leaders in their campuses.

In Sibsagar district, journalists held a dharna against the Bill on Monday at Nazira where Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia and several other prominent citizens also joined the protest. Students also came out to protest against the proposed legislation in Sibsagar town.

In Baksa district’s Barama town, non-Bodo organisations blocked National Highway 31 demanding immediate withdrawal of the Bill and granting Scheduled Tribe status to the non-Bodos.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

Finance Commission to visit Tripura New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS): The 15th Finance Commission on Monday said its members and senior officials led by Chairman N.K. Singh will visit Tripura this week as part of its dialogue with different states.

“This will be the 17th state the Commission will be visiting,” it said in a statement.

During the visit from Wednesday to Friday, the Commission will meet Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb along with cabinet Ministers and government officials.

It will hold talks with representatives of the Panchayti Raj Institutions and the Urban Local Bodies.

“Meetings are also scheduled with the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, the representatives of the trade, commerce and industry bodies of the state and with representatives of various political parties,” the Commission said.

Dear Cheni, Every Birth Day is the Symbol of a fresh start and a new beginning.

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May God Bless You with long life & wish u all the happiness in the world.

Happy Birthday.

From Amy.

Drugs worth Rs 5.78 crore seized in Manipur

Imphal, Jan 14 (Agencies): In a major bust, Assam Rifles troopers apprehended one alleged smuggler carrying 1,44,000 party drug popularly known as WY (World is Yours) tablets and 732 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 5.78 crores during a routine checking at Khudengthabi post in Tengnoupal, about 90 km south of the state capital on Sunday.

Tipped off by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), troops of Kudengthabi post stopped a van travelling from Moreh

to Imphal for checking at around 1 pm on Sunday, the Assam Rifles (South) PRO said in a press release.

The troopers found packets with 1,44,000 tablets and orange colour powder packets suspected to be brown sugar weighing approximately 732 grams hidden inside charcoal bags kept at the rear of the vehicle.

Noor Khan (31), son of Md Angaou of Urup Awang Leikei of Thoubal district was apprehended for smuggling the narcotics, the release said.

Bru refugees seek continuation Manik Sarkar seeks judicial probe into Madhabbari clashes of ration in Tripura relief camps does not extend its deadline for doling out benefits to them.

“The state has been providing cash and food to the relief camps as per instructions of the MHA, which had last year halted supplies for a brief period after failing to repatriate the Brus,” Baidya had said.

In the letter, the MBDPF leaders said the repatriation process could not take off as many heads of the families could not obtain necessary documents like Aadhaar and ration cards and yet to open bank accounts to fulfill the pro-

visions of the agreement signed on the issue.

The MBDPF signed an agreement with the Centre and Mizoram and Tripura governments on July 3 to accept a repatriation package.

The MBDPF also expressed the desire that the newly-elected Mizo National Front (MNF) government in Mizoram should initiate talks on the repatriation issue.

The MBDPF appealed to the centre to ensure that polling booths be set up inside the relief camps during the coming Lok Sabha polls.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND PFUTSERO : NAGALAND

NOTICE

Dated Pfro, the 10th January 2019

Whereas Kumari MERHETEU MEKRU, d/o Lt. THOCHU-U MEKRU of Leshemi Village under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the Family Pension, Bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. THOCHU-U MEKRU, who expired on 03-01-2019.

Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice.

In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

Zeneikhonuo Vimero Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero K-100

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That I was employed as Fitter Grade II (Rtd) PHED Zunheboto Division.

3. That my actual name as KHUHEVI H. SEMA but due to clerical error my name is inadvertently recorded as KHUHEVI SUMI in my SBI A/C Pass Book bearing No. 11736653689. In my Government ID Card and Aadhaar Card bearing No. 8454 6493 9941 my name is inadvertently recorded as KHUHEVI SUMI. 4. That the above mentioned names KHUHEVI H. SEMA and KHUHEVI SUMI are one and the same person which refers to me.

5. That, from the date of this declaration, I shall use my name as KHUHEVI H. SEMA for all official purpose, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

6. That the statement made in para 1-5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

DEPONENT Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 11th day of 01-2019 at Zunheboto: Nagaland.

1st CLASS MAGISTRATE / NOTARY PUBLIC DP-378

BEFORE THE NOTARY PUBLIC DIMAPUR : NAGALAND AFFIDAVIT

OFFICE OF THE

BHUMNYU STUDENTS’ KOHIMA UNIT FELICITATION

OLC CHANGSU VILLAGE COUNCIL

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

WOKHA : NAGALAND Dated, Wokha the 11th Jan 2018

WOKHA : NAGALAND

NTSIJANTA YILAN

NOTICE

Nchukum nzyu nzontsü thyuta santa ji tsungon 18/01/2019 lo enyathung 8:00 AM ekhoe nzontsü khuriphen (Public Ground) jilona khiala.

Hoji tsukona yanchu kyon ophi oyan nzan hapoi evan kvütata vancho sana etsüchi mmhom hansi oyi thyuta santa jilo thetale to yanchungi sata-ronta thungina monkhum yikrachi vasi jonjia nte tsala.

Montssoka.

Mr. Yanpothung Shitiri Chairman Old Changsu Village Council WC-17

No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas Smti. Nnilo, wife of Late.

Elhimomo Lotha a permanent resident of Lakhuti Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits from the Govt. pertaining to PPO No. 16222 and to close A/C No. 11766526509 in favour of her deceased husband Late. Shri.

Elhimomo Lotha who expired on 31/10/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

Sd/- K. Mhathung Tsanglao Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-18

AFFIDAVIT

NOTICE

Dated 31/8/17

I Mr. ARON H, son of HANLUMONG, alias ARON S son of SIVADAS aged about 28 years, resident of Old Showuba Village, district Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby state and affirm on oath as below.

1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from the Yimchunger Naga tribe with my permanent residence at Sotokur village in Tuensang District, Nagaland.

2. That due to inadvertence my name has been entered in most of my records including my academic records and Bank Account etc. as ARON S son of SIVADAS instead of ARON H son of HANLUMONG. 3. That both ARON H son of Hanlumong and ARON S son of SIVADAS are one and the same person denoting me.

4. That my name may be corrected as ARON H son of HANLUMONG for all purposes.

5. That I verify the statement in above mentioned paragraphs as true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed therein.

DEPONENT The deponent solemnly sworn and declared before me on this 31st day of August 2017.

DP-380 NOTARY PUBLIC

DDPODU LAUDS

We the Dimapur District Pick-up Van Owners and Drivers Union Dimapur would like to express our deepest appreciation to Dimapur Police Anti Extortion Team (AET) and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Dimapur, by miscreant for extortion and robbery from Commercial Vehicle between Burma Camp to 2½ Mile, NH-29, by apprehended two miscreants from Burma Camp, Bazaar area on January 9th 2019. We are facing lots of troubles / problems from long in the hand of anti criminals. We are proud for their relentless sincere service towards us for arresting the miscreants. We salute and God bless them and success throughout their career.

(AKAHO AWOMI) President DDPODU

This is to inform all Nagaland Cooperative Society members to report and draw their share profit for the year 2018 till 31st January 2019.

Any member failing to draw the share profit on or before the stipulated date, the share profit will be forfeited.

Nolvi Sphie Treasurer , NCS Contact: 9383235880 K-105 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE TUENSANG, NAGALAND NO.PD&SJ.TSG/NOTICE-1/18-19/24

Dated Tsg. the 2nd Jan' 2019

OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Shri/Smti. Alemsela Sangtam of Old Medical 'A', Tuensang, District Tuensang has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/ draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late Husband, Zuluba Sangtam, who expired on 29/12/2018.

Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

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(Victo Sema) Principal District & Session Judge Tuensang, Nagaland

With immense pride and joy we would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individual for clearing in competitive exam.

1. Dr. Yinglong H. Phom, D/o Mr & Mrs. C. Hongya Phom for securing the post of Medical Officer under Home Department (Cl-1 Gazetted). In the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination.

2. Er. Pongman N. Phom, D/o Mr & Mrs. Ngamphüh Phom for securing the post of Sectional Officer (Cl-II) under Department of Chief Engineer, Water Resources. In the recently declared Departmental Examination.

May the Almighty God bless you both in all your future endeavours.

President (Mr. Y. Chingyang Phom)

General Secretary (Ms. P. Bangkeih Phom)

I No. G/56392L Rank - W/O/GD Name - Bil Bahadur Baruwal Chhetri, S/o. Lt. Lal Bahadur Baruwal Chhetri, Permanent Address : Ghara Village P.O - Sikha P.S - Myagdi Beni District - Myagdi West Nepal do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of Nepal and a resident of the aforementioned address.

2. That my name is inadvertently entered and recorded as Bil Bahadur Chhetri in my field service documents.

3. That my actual name is Bil Bahadur Baruwal Chhetri.

4. That the above written names Bil Bahadur Chhetri and Bil Bahadur Baruwal Chhetri are to one and the same person i.e. only me.

5. That through this affidavit I shall rectify the use of my name as Bil Bahadur Baruwal Chhetri for all office documents and legal process and in all proceeding.

6. That the above mentioned paras are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Oath : I swear that this declaration is true, it conceals nothing and that no part of it is false, so help me God. Deponent Solemnly affirmed before me this day, I certify that I read over and explained the contents to the declarant and that the declarant seemed perfectly to understand them.

Regd. No. 6907/2018, Date : 18/12/2018 Notary Public DP-385

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persecution in three neigh- (INPT), Tipraland State bouring countries and en- Party (TSP), have demanded tered India before December a judicial probe into the 31, 2014. It was passed by incident. the Lok Sabha last week.

Five tribal parties on Earlier on Friday, Chief Saturday observed a dawnMinister Biplab Kumar Deb to- dusk bandh in Tripura ordered a magisterial inquiry Tribal Areas Autonomous into Madhabbari clashes.

District Council areas, conHowever, regional par- stituting two-thirds of the ties in the state, including state’s territory, demanding Manik Sarkar (File) IPFT - alliance of BJP-led resignation of Chief MinisThe former CM, how- government and Indigenous ter Biplab Kumar Deb over ever, declined to comment Nationalist Party of Twipra the incident. on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which is pending DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME Rajya Sabha approval.

054/19 Date 11/01/2019 The legislation seeks Regd.I,No. Shri KHUHEVI H. SEMA S/o Lt. HEZHEI SEMA, permanent resident to grant nationality to non- of KHETOI VILLAGE and presently residing at TOKIYE TOWN P.O. AGHUNATO, Muslims who fled religious ZUNHEBOTO NAGALAND, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows.

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER No. Jud-4/SC/2014/05

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Regd. No. 437/2017

Criticizing the police action, Sarkar, who took a tour of Madhabbari in West Tripura district, said “firing on the protesters was not necessary”.

“Many shops and houses were burnt and damaged in Madhabbari and its adjacent areas in Jirania subdivision during the agitation. The protesters received bullet injuries on their back, which indicates that they were running away.

“A j u d i c i a l p r o b e should be carried out into the incident by a sitting High Court judge,” Sarkar told reporters.

AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Pradeep Basumatary @ Pralie Lhoungu, S/o Tholen, aged about 32 years, presently residing at Eralibill Village, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned locality.

2. That my actual and correct name is Pradeep Basumatary, however, I was known by the name PRALIE LHOUNGU called by my love and dear ones, which has been entered an used as PRALIE LHOUNGU in all my official documents.

3. That the name Pradeep Basumatary and Pralie Lhoungu pertains to one and same person and there are no discrepancies between the names.

4. That I am the natural father of a) Ms Kelakieno Basumatary aged above 13 years, b) Mr Thejavor Basumatary aged above 11 years, c) Ms Kelhouleno Basumatary aged above 9 years, However the title LHOUNGU has been erroneously entered and used in all their educational and official documents of my children.

5. That I shall be officially known by the name Pradeep Basumatary for all official purposes and intent and the title Basumatary shall be used in place of LHOUNGU in all the official documents of my children.

6. That the statements made in paragraph 1 to 5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed thereof.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this 19 day of August, 2018.

Regd. No. 143/18, Date : 19/9/18 Magistrate/Notary Public

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Aizawl, Jan 14 (PTI): A day before their relief assistance from the central government was supposed to be stopped, the umbrella organisation of the 32,000 odd Bru refugees living in Tripura urged the Centre on Monday to continue with it.

The Mizoram Br u Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and top officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard.

Inmates of the six relief camps at Kanchanpur sub-division in North Tripura district are scared and they sought to continuation of relief assistance in the forms of free ration and cash dole, the letter signed

by MBDPF president A Sawibunga, vice-president R Laldawngliana and general secretary Bruno Msha said.

Panic gripped the refugees after Abhedananda Baidya, sub-divisional magistrate of Kanchanpur, declared last week that they will be deprived of ration supplies and cash from January 15, if the Union government

Agartala, Jan 14 (PTI): Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Manik Sarkar on Monday demanded a judicial probe into last week’s Citizenship bill protests at Madhabbari, which led to the injury of at least seven persons, including a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel.

Po lic e re so r ted to lathicharge, burst tear gas shells and opened fire in the air on January 8 to disperse agitators, who blocked highways seeking revocation of Citizenship Bill.

Six Twipra Student Federation were among those who sustained injuries in the incident.

DECLARATION I, Smti. Rachel Angha, daughter of Late Yemwang, permanent resident of Phuktong Village, P.O & P.S - Mon, Dist : Mon, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare that, 1. I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. My name is wrongly entered as Y. Recheal Angha in my Marriage Certificate. Whereas, in my Aadhaar and PAN Card my name is correctly entered as Rachel Angha.

3. The purpose of swearing this affidavit is to declare that the name Y. Recheal Angha and Rachel Angha are one and referred to the same and one person.

4. Let this affidavit be handed over to the concerned appropriate authority for necessary clarification and acceptance thereof.

The statement made in the above paragraphs are made and signed to the best of my knowledge and belief in sound health wherein nothing material has been concealed.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent on this day the 11th at Mon, Nagaland.

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DECLARATION OF ACTUAL NAME I, Shri. Hukhevi Sumi, S/o Khehovi Sumi, permanent resident of Suruhuto Town and presently residing at Suruhuto Town, Zunheboto Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my actual name is Hukhevi Sumi but due to clerical error my name is inadvertently recorded as K. Hukhevi Awomi in my SBI A/C Pass Book Bearing bearing No. 30952523162 and in my all official documents.

3. That the above mentioned names Hukhevi Sumi and K. Hukhevi Awomi are one and the same person which refers to me.

4. That, from the date of this declaration, I shall use my name as Hukhevi Sumi for all official purpose, legal proceedings and at all times and occasions.

5. That the statement made in para 1-4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge & belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly affirm and declared before me by the deponent on this 14th day of 01-2019 at Zunheboto : Nagaland.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MON : NAGALAND GA/SADAR- RECOG. UNDER CHEN/2014-15/2246 Dated Mon, the 21st Dec' 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE Whereas, a proposal has been received by the undersigned for recognition of a new village to be known as Kangto Model Village under Chen Sub-Division in Mon District measuring an area of 1544.740 Areas with the following boundaries : 1. NORTH : PWD Road (Chen Hq) 2. SOUTH : Footpath Choyafara (Chingkhao) 3. EAST : Tewot Nallah Kovenlajan (Chenloisho) 4. WEST : Tezh Nallah Benchung.

Therefore, it is hereby notified for information of all concerned individuals/ groups/villages that any claims and objection against the recognition of Kangto Model Village should be submitted to this Office in written within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received in written within the stipulated time, it will be assumed that there is no complaint whatsoever in connection to the above proposal and the matter shall be forwarded to the Government for further necessary action.

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UP, Bihar will decide the next govt at Centre, says Tejashwi

Asserting that people are not happy with the saffron party, he said they had also come to “cheat” Bihar, with the prime minister promising special package.

He also referred to “CM chacha” (Nitesh Kumar) going with the BJP after breaking the alliance with RJD. “This step of the BSP and the SP is going to be hailed in later stages,” he said, adding that it will prevent the country from going into the “clutches” of the RSS. Tejashwi said his visit to congratulate the BSP and the SP was in fact realisation of the dream visualised by RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Claiming there is undeclared Emergency in the country, he said all constitutional institutions are being damaged to serve personal interests and there is also an effort to replace the Constitution by MS

Anti-Sikh riots: SC notice to CBI on Sajjan’s appeal New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI): New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court Monday sought response from the CBI on the appeal of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging the Delhi High Court verdict convicting and sentencing him to life term in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi admitted the appeal of Sajjan Kumar for hearing and also issued notice to the CBI on his bail plea and sought its response within four weeks. “The appeal is admitted. Issue notice on the prayer for bail/suspension of sentence, returnable in six weeks. Reply, if any, may be filed within four weeks,” the bench, which also comprised Justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul, said.

The top court also allowed the former Congress leader to file “lengthy list of dates” and “additional facts and grounds” in favour of his appeal. The 73-year-old Kumar had surrendered

before a trial court here on December 31, 2018 to serve the sentence in pursuance of the high court’s December 17 judgment awarding him life imprisonment for the “remainder of his natural life”.

After his conviction in the case, Kumar had resigned from the Congress party. The case in which Kumar was convicted and sentenced relates to the killing of five Sikhs in Delhi Cantonment’s Raj Nagar Part-I area of southwest Delhi on November 1-2, 1984 and burning down of a Gurudwara in Raj Nagar Part-II. The anti-Sikh riots had broken out after the assassination of then prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984 by her two Sikh bodyguards.

In its judgment, the high court had noted that over 2,700 Sikhs were killed in the national capital during the 1984 riots which was indeed a “carnage of unbelievable proportions”.

D.K. Shivakumar (File) told the media. Meanwhile, the BJP flayed the coalition government for blaming the BJP to hide its failures.

“Daily activity of Kumaraswamy government...

Cry Operation Kamala (referring to alleged poaching by the BJP), hide failure to run government by blaming BJP. Fight among themselves for power...,” the party’s state unit tweeted on the issue.

Speaking to media in New Delhi later, BJP’s Karnataka unit president B.S. Yeddyurappa rubbished Congress’ allegations of poaching.

“These allegations of poaching are only rumours and there is no truth to it,” Yeddyurappa told reporters in New Delhi.

The BJP’s MPs and legislators from the southern state are in the national capital to meet its leadership ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha elections in April-May. In the 225-member Karnataka Assembly, the Congress has 80 MLAs including the Speaker, the JD-S 37 and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 104.

New Delhi, Jan 14 (AGENCIES): The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the government to a batch of petitions seeking a declaration that the December 20 government notification listing 10 central agencies that can snoop on people is a violation of the fundamental right to privacy. In 2017, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the court upheld privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 (right to dignified life) of the Constitution. The judgment also directed the government to protect informational privacy of every individual.

On Monday, a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the government and sought a reply in six weeks to the petitions, including one filed by advocate M.L. Sharma. The 2017 verdict directed the government to always carefully and sensitively balance individual privacy and the legitimate concerns of the State, even if national security was at stake. The December 20 order allows the central agencies, from the Intelligence Bureau to the Central Board of Direct Taxes to the Cabinet Secretariat (RAW) to the Commissioner of Delhi Police to intercept, monitor and decrypt “any information” generated, transmitted, received or stored in “any computer resource”.

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Muktesh Chander (File) anywhere that (says) they are exempted? So there is nothing like that. Everybody has to follow traffic laws,” he told the media.

“And if a traffic officer is prosecuting a traffic offender, it does not matter whether he is a foreigner or whether he is a tourist or whether he is a local Goan. So there is no question of harassment.

“People should obey traffic rules. That is all. Nobody will harass them,” Chander said, adding that if there were specific complaints of harassment, then the police would be willing to look into them. The opposition in the past has also accused traffic policemen of harassing tourists, especially those driving self-driven vehicles hired in Goa or travelling in vehicles with outstation number plates. Goa is one of the top beach and nightlife tourism destinations in the country and last year attracted more than seven million tourists, out of which half a million were foreigners.

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Police in Goa have prosecuted around 7.74 lakh traffic violators in 2018, which amounts to more than half of the state’s population of 1.5 million, according to statistics released by Director General of Police Muktesh Chander. Addressing a press conference on Monday in Panaji, the senior officer also said that it was “absurd” to attribute a drop in tourism footfalls to Goa due to harassment of tourists by traffic police personnel.

“There has been a significant increase of 48 per cent in prosecution of traffic offenders as compared to the corresponding year.

Notably, the Goa Police prosecuted 7,74,578 traffic violators and collected fines amounting to Rs 9.19 crore (in 2018),” a statement released by the DGP said.

The state’s population according to the 2011 official census is 14.59 lakh.

Calling accusations from the travel and tourism industry stakeholders that tourism footfalls in Goa have dropped because of harassment of tourists by traffic police as “absurd”, Chander said the Motor Vehicles Act makes no distinction between tourists and local residents. “There is nothing which says that foreigners are exempted from the Motor Vehicles Act in India. Is there a law by the Tourism Department

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Lu c k n ow, J a n 1 4 (PTI): Stressing the message of BSP-SP alliance has gone down well throughout the country, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav Monday said Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will decide who will be in power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls.

“It is not just UP but the entire country where the message of alliance has gone...(now) the people of UP and Bihar will decide as to who will come to power at the Centre,” Tejashwi told newspersons here after meeting SP president Akhilesh Yadav. The RJD leader had met BSP supremo Mayawati here last night.

“In UP there are 80 seats while Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats...along with Jharkhand which has 14 seats a major chunk of 134 seats are in these states...The BJP has around 115 seats of these...with alliance in these states, the BJP will lose 100 seats,” Tejashwi claimed.

Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS): Karnataka Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday alleged that the BJP was trying to poach the state’s Congress legislators.

“Three of our MLAs are in Mumbai. We (Congress) are aware of the horse trading that is being attempted by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Our legislators have also admitted to being approached by the BJP,” Minister for Irrigation Shivakumar told the media in Bengaluru.A The BJP was trying to “destabilise” the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S)-Congress coalition government by poaching the legislators, he alleged.

Shivakumar, however, did not name the MLAs who were reportedly approached by the BJP. The Congress leader spoke to the media ahead of a meeting held in Bengaluru by the party’s senior leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and state unit president Dinesh Gundu Rao. The agenda of the meeting held and the outcome were not disclosed by the party leaders.

The ruling coalition partner JD-S leader and Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, however, asserted that the government continues to remain stable.

“All the legislators are in touch with us and we are certain of the stability of the coalition government,” Kumaraswamy

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav shake hands during a joint press conference at SP office, in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI)

Golwalkar’s (RSS leader) “Bunch of Thoughts” and the “Nagpuri law”.

Tejashwi also referred to the CBI and the ED saying that his family and he himself, even when he was 13 years old, has been facing cases but stressed there was no need to compromise and instead fight against them.

“There is a move to tarnish and sully the image by giving negative publicity... after elections all will come to know who is dishonest and how the ‘chowkidar’ has tricked the people of the country and only indulged in jumlebaazi, he said.

“Our organisation in Uttar Pradesh will lend support to the alliance,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Akhilesh said Tejashwi’s move will further cement the alliance.

The people of the country are today unhappy with the BJP and want to remove it, he said, adding alliance in UP alliance has been received well.

The RJD leader, who arrived in the state capital last night, hoped that the alliance formed in Uttar Pradesh will be extended to Bihar and that all parties will work together to defeat the BJP. Sources said that despite the alliance being announced in Uttar Pradesh, parties like the RJD could be accommodated on isolated seats on the lines of Kairana, where Tabassum Hasan won on RLD ticket in a Lok Sabha by-election though she had close links with the Samajwadi Party.

5 BJP herd MLAs to Mumbai; Snoop order: SC Traffic cops fined half of notice Goa’s population in 2018 Congress alleges horse trading issues on Centre B e n g a l u ru / N e w Panaji, Jan 14 (IANS):

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS): Keeping its promise of providing safe rail travel, the Railways have achieved its target of eliminating all unmanned level crossings except for one in Allahabad division, the government said on Monday.

According to a senior Railway Ministry official, the Indian Railways has eliminated as many as 3,478 unmanned level crossings in the last one year.

The last one was done way with in Jodhpur division on January 5 on the BarmerMunabao section, where the crossing was converted into manned crossing.

The official said the last unmanned level crossing in Uttar Pradesh had not yet been ended due to local resistance but it was likely to happen this year.

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Vol. XXIX NO. 38 Dimapur, TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019

Puppet to Muppet

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ithin 24 hours of getting his job back as the CBI director, Alok Verma , who was reinstated by the Supreme Court on January 8 again found himself ousted on January 11, by the high-powered selection panel headed by prime minister Narendra Modi and which included Justice A.K.Sikri and Leader of opposition Congress Mallikarjun Kharge. Alok Verma, a 1979-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer, was shunted out of the post on charges of corruption and dereliction of duty. His removal was not without politics and acrimony. The Supreme Court had faulted the manner in which Verma was sent on leave on the basis of the CVC recommendation on October 23 last year and asked the three-member panel with PM, CJI and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as members. CJI Ranjan Gogoi recused himself as he was the judge in a petition filed

by Kharge challenging Verma’s removal. He then nominated the second next seniormost judge Justice A.K.Sikri to the panel. The ouster of Verma as CBI chief is no doubt an important objective of the Modi government. There were eight charges against Verma in the CVC report presented before the committee. When the judge found merit in the CVC recommendation and charges against Verma, his fate was sealed even though Mallikarjun Kharge dissented. The three-member high powered panel decided by a 2-1 vote to that Verma should not continue as the head of the premier agency. The war in the CBI has turned out to be a case of political master gunning its own appointee who has purportedly only tried to exercise initiative and independence to probe the Rafale deal. The strategy, which the party uses, is to set up one against the other.

Rakesh Asthana who was under probe by Verma on various allegations, also set up his own probe on Verma. The infighting and outfighting in the CBI and with the government has created history where an incumbent CBI director was removed, re-instated and then again removed within three months. There is much that needs to be exposed regarding the vital role by the CVC in the ongoing CBI vrs CBI war and Verma Vrs Government war. The Modi government took over keen interest in having Verma removed since it is apprehensive that he could reopen probes against rival Rakesh Asthana and eventually have him arrested in typical CBI style. Nageswar Rao, the government’s chosen one, though junior has been reinstated as temporary CBI chief, a situation that indicates how the government has been focussed in keeping the agency under its total control. The challenge ahead for the Modi government is that the new CBI director can be appointed only by the high-powered selection committee and Kharge is a key member in it.

With the Congress and BJP openly at loggerheads, it is unlikely that Kharge will agree to any name proposed by the government. This could only enable more political drama and uncertainty over the country’s premier investigating agency in the coming days. It is now up to the Supreme Court to step in and ensure that the probe agency is rescued from political clutches.

DailyDevotion Called By God I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” —Isaiah 6:8 God did not direct His call to Isaiah— Isaiah overheard God saying, “…who will go for Us?” The call of God is not just for a select few but for everyone. Whether I hear God’s call or not depends on the condition of my ears, and exactly what I hear depends upon my spiritual attitude. “Many are called, but few are chosen” (Matthew 22:14). That is, few prove that they are the chosen ones. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and have had their spiritual condition changed and their ears opened. Then they hear “the voice of the Lord” continually asking, “… who will go for Us?” However, God doesn’t single out someone and say, “Now, yougo.” He did not force His will on Isaiah. Isaiah was in the presence of God, and he overheard the call. His response, performed in complete freedom, could only be to say, “Here am I! Send me.”

Remove the thought from your mind of expecting God to come to force you or to plead with you.

When our Lord called His disciples, He did it without irresistible pressure from the outside. The quiet, yet passionate, insistence of His “Follow Me” was spoken to men whose every sense was receptive (Matthew 4:19). If we will allow the Holy Spirit to bring us face to face with God, we too will hear what Isaiah heard— “the voice of the Lord.” In perfect freedom we too will say, “Here am I! Send me.”

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If fear is the great enemy of intimacy, love is its true friend. ~ Henri Nouwen

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India puts North-East on the sacrificial altar

ow do we find India’s roadmap to hell by changing the definition of illegal migrants through the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill? Particularly for the indigenous people of the Northeast, 2019 is not a good year to start with. The war on illegal migrants have become the third world war today. I have mentioned about some countries’ systematic intervention a few times in my earlier articles too.

It is unfortunate to observe how India considers its religious vote bank politics as more important than the security of the country.

What more to expect when nightmarish example of Tripura is still not enough a lesson to learn from?

And as indigenous Nagas, how do we feel and what do we say when we are on the verge of losing our constitutional rights and ancestral land to the illegal migrants?

The people of Assam wants all “illegal” migrants to be deported irrespective of religion. The election manifesto of Assam’s BJP had earlier promised to make Assam free of Bangladeshi infiltrators and “to form a special cell to monitor the detection, detention and deportation of illegal immigrants” if voted to power. While blaming the former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi of encouraging infiltration and destroying Assam’s demography, the BJP Assam Vision Document 2016-2025 promised to work closely with the Centre for “complete sealing of the IndoBangladesh border in the state” if it was voted to power.

Unfortunately the ruling BJP Government has betrayed the voters after being voted to power. The Lok Sabha on Jan 8, 2019 passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, despite a fierce opposition from political parties and unrest in Assam. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh was quick to clarify “the Bill does not discriminate on religious lines”. However, the BJP Assam justified religion-based citizenship, stating “it needs more Hindu population to ensure Muslims cannot become a force to reckon within politics” adding “such provisions will prevent Assam from being swamped by Muslims” As per reports, close to 40 lakh people in Assam could not find place on the NRC (National Register of Citizens) list out of which eight lakhs are reportedly Hindu Bengalis. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, which he stated “Without Citizenship Amendment

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he Government of India has made it amply clear that the subject of “Sovereignty” and “Integration” is no longer negotiable. The NSCN (IM) is however singing a new song of sovereignty these days known as “shared sovereignty”. There is no such thing as a “shared sovereignty”. The very essence of sovereignty only means a complete independent entity with absolute authority where no other force on earth can dictate terms to it. The moment sovereignty is “shared”, the very meaning of sovereignty becomes obsolete. In simple candid terms it only means that the Nagas are and will continue to be bound by the Constitution of India with a semblance of comparative autonomy to traditionally and customarily address its kitchen affairs as stipulated

by Article 371 A. This is perhaps the closest we can get to describe the concept of shared sovereignty. The rest will perhaps be but a window dressing of some economic packages wrapped in a symbolic Naga Flag as the final solution. Pragmatic wisdom has deserted Nagas once more at the most needed juncture of history in not being able to stand together as one united people to unambiguously let India know what the Nagas want.

Bill, Assam will become part of Pakistan” He further explained that if these eight lakh beneficiaries of the Citizenship Amendment Bill were “sent back” then “17 [Lok Sabha] seats of Assam will go out from the indigenous Assamese people to the party like UDF”.

In short, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 provides granting of Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants (Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians) who have come from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Bill also seeks to reduce the number of years from 11 to 6 years of continuous stay in India for granting citizenship. The opposition in the Rajya Sabha raised objections to the proposed amendment in the bill, which excludes Muslims and minorities from Nepal and Sri Lanka.

While Delhi prepares Northeast as a breeding ground for bacteria, we witness regional unrest through protests in various forms such as ministers tendering resignation, withdrawing support to ruling Government, breaking alliance with BJP and burning the copies of controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill in the neighbouring North-eastern states. Government of Nagaland didn’t even oppose the Bill. What hope is there to appeal to central Government to re-examine and review after the Bill becomes an Act ?

What is Nagaland doing at this juncture? Do we call it “pretending or ignoring act?” Naga tribes usually turn hostile to each other in all seriousness over petty issues. A small dispute intensifies the situation and we end up in zonal and tribal conflicts. It is still an impossible dream to fight a common goal. Every morning I wake up to read the newspaper, anticipating the voice of tribal Hohos and NGOs on the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

Earlier they fought tooth and nail against Government on the issue of 33% WR (Women Reservation) and now? Please do not tell us that the Naga men knows only how to fight against women. Isn’t this illegal migrants subject more grievous than 33% WR? Majority of male population turned professional lawyers in misinterpreting Article 371(A) during ULB election. How about your concern in protecting our indigenous population from outsiders under the same Article?

It still remains fresh in our eyes that the streets of Kohima and Dimapur were submerged by ocean of people to fight WR. To me, this was

the first time I ever witnessed Naga unity since I was born. Where are those youngsters today, the crowd that once put Nagaland under fire on WR making the bandh successful ? Can we expect the history of unity to repeat one more time but, this time to fight illegal migrants together ? Kindly read my challenge positively here, I am a simple woman who really care to walk the mile on the illegal migrants issue.

If the very essence of patriarchy dwells in you as a Naga man, do you have patriarchal mindset to preserve our ancestral land?

Survival Nagaland (a group of likeminded individuals from different walks of life congregated as Pressure Group) has submitted a good number of representations, pressuring the Government of Nagaland to bring in Dimapur under ILP zone since 2015. Now we see the opposition NPF raising concern and ruling Government blaming the last ministry on the issue. But bitter or sweet, let the truth be told, we regret to say arrow pointing holds no water as many legislators who manned the last DAN Government are still manning the present PDA ministry. It appears our Government takes pride in talking about BEFR Act 1873 and Article 371(A) enough to safeguard Nagaland when Dimapur district is still under serious threat to become lost territory.

Looking back at the experience we shared with effortless Nagaland Government in the last few years, we are made to understand that just being literate doesn’t make someone fit enough to be in the congregation of State leadership. It takes one to be serious and well versed on the subject matter of the State if one is an “educated leader”. Should we say it’s high time the people of Nagaland elect “educated” representatives as well as MPs? Earlier, the UPA Government at the centre was too liberal to act on the rising migrants issue. To make it worse, the present NDA Government choose to ply on religious route.

India, passing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on January 8, 2019 is definitely a moral booster to the migrants menace. Legal or illegal, migrant is migrant. Hindu or Muslim, illegal is illegal. No matter which party runs this country, illegal migrants have become the ultimate beneficiaries in India due to political correctness, risking the security of the country and abandoning the North-east India on the dangerous altar.

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oday, we need to re-imagine the Indo-Naga Peace Process with one that encompasses and compliments the political exchanges in Delhi between the Government of India and the Naga political groups by raising Naga peoples’ voices through inclusive participation and transparency. Political engagement is not something for emergencies only.

Based on the current political narrative being articulated, the people at home – in NagaLand (not to be confused with the Indian State of Nagaland) are not optimistic about a breakthrough in the peace process.

The omission of the people at this crucial stage is short-sighted.

It has contributed to this distrustful narrative. The need for immediate connection with the people is imperative.

A presumption always presents a problem. The current presumptions being made in the public forum by second string actors (whether they are known or unknown to the Government) is akin to employing unhealthy Cold War approaches. Peoples living in a pluralistic world find it difficult to accept a definition that is imposed on them.

The present presumptions emanating from an interpretation of the September 8, 2018, “Declaration of the Naga Collective Spirit” made by Naga political parties, tribe hohos, religious organizations, and civil society groups in a meeting facilitated by FNR reflect an ideological screen of OneDimensional Politics.

Is the intention of the ideological screen to abandon forward looking steps and possibilities? Are the present presumptions tactical exercises to scrutinize the current thoughts and stance of the people of Naga-Land?

The question is why focus on the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) when it has never been a part of the Naga political process with the Government of India. The litmus test of the historical and political rights of the Nagas is already saturated with a resounding “Yes.” Clearly, the present “Political Process” is ordered and organized under recognized and established entities. The accounts indicate that the negotiating parties involved in the political process have adopted a tacit political understanding and are avoiding any difficulties within a tightly organized process. Yet, the presumptions seem to be an attempt to “pass

Salvage Naga honour, dignity and identity

Meanwhile, we the Nagas of Nagaland ourselves are slowly but surely attempting to chip away even the very fundamental protective legal foundry that we have...on which the State of Nagaland was structured by our first generation. Consider the pathetic concept of a “Nagaland Special Development Zone” (NSDZ).

One fails to fathom why the Nagas are in such a tearing hurry to usher in industrialisation and urbanisation in the most viable foothill areas of the State by waiving all existing legal barriers to allow even non-locals to acquire residential rights and absolute title over immovable properties. One still truly have faith in the competence of our younger generation being able to bring about industrialisation in due course, the moment Naga political issue is done and over with...where rampant multiple taxation by our NNPGs become a nightmare of the past. It would be a horrendous mistake to barter away their impending entrepreneurial opportunity and space to the non-locals at this stage. With the dark foreboding cloud of “Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016” floating towards us, NSDZ is bound to become a fertile landing ground for the rich legalised Hindu immigrants, the moment this Bill becomes an Act of

Parliament.

In a game of survival the best option that now remains for the Nagas is to ensure that Article 371 A is never abrogated by the Indian Parliament...in the similar way GoI has been pondering over Article 371 related to Jammu & Kashmir. We need to protect it with all our might as a vibrant legal status handled with absolute stringency, maintaining Naga honour, identity and dignity. Let us refresh our minds with the significance of what Article 371A says: (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution: (a) No Act of Parliament in respect of: (i) religious or social practices of the Nagas; (ii) Naga customary law and procedure; (iii) administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law; (iv) ownership and transfer of land and its resources; shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution so decides. By any stretch of imagination if we still want to save face by claiming ‘shared sovereignty’ within the Indian Constitution...this is it.

It is most unfortunate that the Nagas have still not quite understood the legal strength vested in the Nagas through Article 371A. For Nagas, the present hot

debate for or against Citizenship Bill should firmly be sealed in no uncertain terms by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly that even if this Bill becomes an Act of Parliament, Nagaland Assembly resolves not to accept or implement it. Period. While the custom of adoption does sparingly exist within some Tribes, this “Citizenship Bill” proposes a whole scale legal immigrant population transition into vulnerable North East zones that include Nagaland, which no sensible Naga custom or tradition can tolerate or absorb. This Bill is a serious threat to Naga identity and can eventually bring about a dramatic change to the entire demographic status of the Nagas where we will finally become servants of the Hindu immigrants in our own Christian land. This is one subject that should not be perceived through the prism of a Political Party...it is an issue that will critically endanger our common destiny and that of our children...no matter which political party one may belong.

This impending tsunami in the guise of Citizenship Amendment Bill also brings up a sharp focus on the matter of ILP. Today, ILP is indifferently being abused as a source of pocket money by the bureaucrats. One has often

the buck” to FNR in an effort to avoid jumping the hurdle of sustainable peace. Furthermore, scapegoating by choosing to “blow the whistle,” as it seems, on FNR is a sign of weak questionable politics.

In all fairness, while the people are still waiting to officially hear in detail what is being worked out, these presumptions cannot be permitted to impede the possible transformation which is in the making.

Furthermore, neither should it erroneously deconstruct what is being worked out between the stakeholders of both India and the Nagas!

The Forum for Naga Reconciliation is not a Church organization, although its members comprise of Christian crossing institutionalized Church bodies. What has been made clear often has not been highlighted: “We must avoid any political character of Christian convictions that might otherwise be a reactionary position endangering other religious bodies and communities.” And neither has FNR ever been part of the Naga political process with the Government of India.

FNR’s primary mandate from the Naga people has been to work for Naga Reconciliation on the basis of Naga historical and political rights.

Consequently, any agreed upon issues of the Nagas between the entities cannot be credited to the FNR. Given the current state of one-dimensional politics, the FNR calls for re-imagining the peace process anchored on multi-dimensional politics which includes the people’s active participation in the political process. The people and their aspirations must be at the heart of the process. This will strengthen the process and open up possibilities for transparency, accountability, credibility and integrity making it viable and responsive.

A re-imagined peace process has Reconciliation as the pivotal point that will determine whether an outcome can be implemented in a manner which is respectful, dignified, durable, sustainable and just, and therefore workable.

Reconciliation is part of the forward movement embedded in the vocabulary of the political process that enables historical and political transformation.

This is precisely why the present deadlock in the Naga political process requires reconciliation.

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ventilated a point of view that ILP should be held in the same status as that of a Passport with a dedicated department dealing with it exclusively. It is a very responsible duty of diligently protecting our Naga identity.

A serious streamlining is an imperative with a strict verification protocol put in place if we do not want to be swamped by illegal Non-Naga immigrants in our own land. Electoral registration should also be more stringently regulated in the case of Non-local immigrant and wipe out this deliberate ‘vote bank’

stupidity that has capsized the sensibility of the Naga society thoroughly.

The time is rife for the Nagas to salvage their honour and their dignity. If today’s elder generation at the helms of affair do not wake up to the challenges at hand, the ultimate price for our indifferent stupidity will have to dearly be paid by our younger generation.

Let us avoid knowingly displacing ourselves in our own land...so help us God to do the right thing.

Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Retd), 3rd Mile Thilixu Village, Dimapur

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Disconnect all underground water pipelines

Sir,

Lately I have come to noticed that short lasting of our road are also caused by old and leaked pipelines buried under metallic road. Our failure and ignorance to maintain blocked drainage are also counted though the works of contractor’s may not be praiseworthy. As a result, poor citizens face scarcity of water when it reaches our tank. Therefore, it will be noteworthy if the government could provide poles for subdividing of pipelines at certain radius needed. Though the works will never be of free investment like we knew that beautiful manmade nature are never created at zero cost. Shall we expect ‘change’ as you say “change is coming”.

Zakielabei Zumvü, Hospital Colony, Kohima 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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Kanhaiya charged with sedition

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS): Three years after former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leaders Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya were arrested for alleged sedition, the Delhi police on Monday filed a chargesheet naming them and seven Kashmiri students as accused in the case.

The chargesheet was filed before Metropolitan Magistrate Sumeet Anand, who posted the matter for further hearing on Tuesday.

The police have slapped charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with sedition, voluntarily causing hurt, forgery, using as genuine a forged document, punishment for unlawful assembly, unlawful assembly with common object, rioting and criminal conspiracy.

Both Kumar and Khalid have questioned the filing of the chargesheet ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and said the police action was “politically motivated” and a “diversionary ploy” by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government.

Kanhaiya Kumar

The case involves an event organsied on the JNU campus in February 2016 against the hanging of Parliament-attack mastermind Afzal Guru during which “anti-national slogans” were raised.

Besides Kumar, the then Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) president, former students union vice president Shehla Rashid and Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja’s daughter Aparajita have also been named in the chargesheet,

but not as accused. While 36 others, including Rashid and Aparajita, have also been named for being present at the controversial event, the police have not “found any sufficient and incrimanting evidence” against them.

Along with Kumar, Khalid and Bhattacharya, seven students from Jammu and Kashmir -- Aquib Hussain, Mujeeb Hussain, Muneeb Hussain, Umar Gul, Rayeea Rassol, Bashir Bhat and Basharat-- have been slapped with various offences, including sedition, unlawful assembly and criminal conspiracy.

The police claim to have sufficient evidence to proceed against them.

The police have listed around 90 people, which include JNU staff and security personnel, as witnesses in the case. CCTV and mobile footage are also a part of chargesheet. Kanhaiya Kumar said it was a diversionary ploy by the Modi government to hide its allround failures.

“I have not received any summons or information from the court. But if it

is true, then we are thankful to the police and Modi that finally after 3 years, when it is time is for him and his government to go, the chargesheet has been filed.

But what is pertinent is the timing of the charge-sheet -just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

“It is evident that there is a political motive behind this. The motive is that the Modi government has been a failure in all aspects, it has not been able to fulfil even a single promise, so it is playing all its cards to divert the attention,” he told the media.Pointing to the chargesheet being filed after 3 years of the incident, he said the Modi government, just as all its other promises, was “not serious” and using the issue now as a political tool. Shehla Rashid too accused the Modi government of using the issue to derive political mileage. “Modi government has used this manufactured controversy in installments. The next installment would be on the nomination day for 2019 elections,” tweeted Rashid with hashtag “JitteryModi”

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Sainik School, Punglwa sees 300% jump in aspirants

DIMAPUR, JAN 14 (NPN): Altogether 132 students from different parts of Nagaland appeared in the entrance test held for Sainik School, Punglwa on January 6, of which 112 were identified, coached and trained

by Assam Rifles.

Last year, only 43 students had appeared for the entrance exam, which means there has been a quantum rise of over 300 % aspirants for Sainik School, Punglwa from Nagaland this year.

According to a press release issued by Inspectorate General Assam Rifles, North (IGAR-N) headquarters, Assam Rifles also has plans to sponsor some economically-weaker students who will finally be admitted to the school, as well as those students with the potential to become officers in the Indian armed forces on completion of 12th grade in school under its various civic action projects.

Though good quality residential schools are almost nonexistent in Nagaland, not many know the existence of Sainik School, Punglwa despite its immense potential, particularly in remote areas.

In comparison, Sainik School, Imphal that was established in October 1971 has contributed more than 200 officers in the different wings of the armed forces. Besides, its alumni boast of several high-ranking officials and politicians. Further, 32 alumni of Sainik School, Imphal hailing from Nagaland had cleared Nagaland Public Service Commission. Current edu-

cation minister of Manipur and Moreh deputy commissioner too are products of Sainik School, Imphal.

Sainik School, Punglwa was founded in May 2007 as the 22nd such school in the country and has ever since grown and become quite a boon for the State, particularly for boys from remote villages. The school aims to remove regional and urban-rural imbalance in the officer cadre of armed forces, besides developing attributes of body, mind and character to enable young boys of Nagaland to become good and useful citizens of tomorrow.

While the academic, sports and extra-curricular curriculum at Sainik School, Punglwa is possibly the best in Nagaland, it has of late become a matter of concern that not many children have been seeking admission into the school. This situation has been exploited by other States which are sending more students with every passing year. The reason for this was two-fold – one was lack of awareness & coaching facilities for the entrance exams in Nagaland and the second was the fee structure, where students, on being selected for the school, had to pay over Rs 1 lakh.

Seized of the adverse impact that decreasing numbers of students would have for Nagaland in the long run, the school authorities decided to seek the help of IGAR-N to help address the matter. The school authorities felt that IGAR-N, with its pan-Nagaland spread, would be able to tide over the potential crisis.

Thereafter, IGAR-N took it upon itself to address the issue and began scouting for potential students in early September 2018. Having identified over 150 students, various battalions of Assam Rifles began meticulously coaching them and preparing them for the entrance exam, the release explained.

Sainik schools were started with the aim of preparing boys academically, physically and mentally for entry into National Defence Academy, thereby enabling them to become officers in the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The first of its kind began its academic session at Satara in Maharashtra in June 1961 and these schools, ever since, have been set in all States with a few even having more than one Sainik School.

History was created last year when Sainik School, Lucknow admitted 17 girl students in Class 9, while Sainik School, Chhingchhip (Mizoram) admitted six girl children in class VI. In times to come, Sainik School, Punglwa also hopes to have girls and boys studying together and join the Indian armed forces in large numbers.

It is estimated that approximately 55,000 officers in the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, which is close to 18-20%, are from various Sainik Schools in the country.

Sainik School, Punglwa was hopeful of contributing to those numbers in a big way in times to come, the release added.

Mining issue could affect BJP in Goa LS poll: Sardesai Nageswara’s appointment as interim CBI chief challenged in SC

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tions, Sardesai said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Ek Bharat, Shreshta Bharat. His statement has regional aspirations in mind.

If any party is not able to meet regional aspirations, then they will not be able to get support of the people.”

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“Even the PM says so (about regional aspirations).

So what is regional aspirations? Mining is the backbone of the (Goa) economy.

It should start,” he added.

“If the mining crisis is not solved before Lok Sabha polls, then people will react towards BJP candidates.

How will you get votes if you don’t solve the issues of the people?” he claimed.

He was speaking to reporters in Margao Monday, a couple of days ahead of the Opinion Poll Day anniversary.

On January 16, 1967,

an opinion poll was held to get the people’s view on Goa being a separate entity or a part of Maharashtra.

Pe o p l e h a d vo t e d against the merger of the former Portuguese colony with Maharashtra.

Sardesai said heroes of the Opinion Poll should be recognised, adding that his party always spoke about identity politics.

“Goa retained its Goemkarponn (Goanness) due to the Opinion Poll. If we hadn’t won it, we would have been a taluka of Maharashtra,” he said.

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New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI): In a bid to align with the best corporate practices, the Finance Ministry has asked the public sector banks to gradually bring down the government’s equity to 52 per cent, a top official said.

“The government is essentially a major shareholder. So, this need to be aligned to the best corporate practices. The shareholding needs to come down to at least 52 per cent in the first phase. As and when market condition allows, banks will take step in that direction.

They have all the permission in hand,” Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar told PTI. Dilution of government stake will help banks to meet 25 per cent public float norms of market regulator Sebi. Some of the public sector banks have government’s holding beyond 75 per cent.

Besides, it will encourage the banks to follow the prudential lending norms.

The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has already initiated step for Rs 20,000 crore share sale through qualified institutional placement (QIP). Post QIP, the government stake will be diluted

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lost ground and finally settled for the day at 70.92 per dollar, down 43 paise over its previous closing. This is the lowest closing level since December 17 when the rupee closed at 71.56 per dollar.

On Friday, the rupee had weakened by 8 paise to close at 70.49 against the US dollar.

HDFC Securities Head PCG & Capital Markets Strategy V K Sharma said weaker economic data, fall in domestic equity and foreign fund outflow weighed on the rupee sentiment.

Industrial output growth dropped to a 17-month low of 0.5 per cent in November on account of contraction in the manufacturing sector, particularly consumer and capital goods.

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Mumbai, Jan 14 (PTI): The rupee Monday plunged by 43 paise to close at nearly one-month low of 70.92 against the US dollar amid weak industrial output growth data, fall in domestic equity markets and sustained foreign fund outflows. A weak US dollar against major global currencies and fall in crude oil prices, however, capped losses of the domestic currency.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 70.50 and touched a high of 70.44 per US dollar in early trade. But it pared early gains later and fell to an intra-day low of 70.95 against the US dollar.

The domestic currency, however, recovered some

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is now normal with inventory levels reduced to 30-35 days from the earlier levels of 45-50 days, he added.

Issues like high fuel prices, lack of finance and credit options led to decline in sales in the third quarter, Wadhera said. “With fuel prices coming down, buyer sentiments have now started to turn positive and we expect the fourth quarter to be better in terms of sales,” Wadhera said, adding that 2019 is going to be a “year of growth”.

“As we move towards BS-VI emission nor ms from 2020, we expect to see pre-buying happening this year. It happens all over the world,” he noted. Wadhera said two-wheeler prices are set to go up after transition to BS VI norms.

In 2018, PV sales rose 5.08 per cent to 33,94,756 units, from 32,30,614 units in 2017.

During December, market leader Maruti Suzuki India posted a 1.5 per cent increase in PV sales at 1,19,804 units. Rival Hyundai Motor India also reported an increase of 4.82 per cent at 42,093 units.

Homegrown utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 2.83 per cent decline in its PV sales at 15,091 units in December.

Tata Motors saw sales dip 4.31 per cent to 15,395 units during the month.

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New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI): Domestic passenger vehicle sales declined in December 2018 for the fifth time in the past six months, as manufacturers reduced wholesale dispatches to dealers in order to cut inventory pile-up after a tepid festive season.

According to the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Monday, passenger vehicle (PV) sales in December stood at 2,38,692 units, marginally down from 2,39,723 units in December 2017.

Similarly, domestic car sales declined 2.01 per cent to 1,55,159 units, compared with 1,58,338 in December 2017. PV sales declined by 3.43 per cent in November 2018. It rose 1.55 per cent in October, snapping three months of consecutive decline. In July, August and September, PV sales fell by 2.71 per cent, 2.46 per cent and 5.61 per cent, respectively.

“As festive season selling did not happen this year (2018) around, stocks at dealer level went up considerably. It required a correction so automakers made adjustments in this regard during December,” Siam President Rajan Wadhera told reporters here.

With reduced dispatches and brisk retail sales during the month, the situation

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Inflation in the ‘fuel and power’ basket in December slumped to 8.38 per cent, nearly half of 16.28 per cent in November. This was on account of lowering of prices of petrol and diesel through December.

Individually, in petrol and diesel inflation was 1.57 per cent and 8.61 per cent, respectively, and for liquified petroleum gas (LPG) it was 6.87 per cent during December. “The continuing deceleration in the growth of WPI and softening of global fuel prices provide ample opportunity to MPC (monetary policy committee) to cut down policy rate at earliest which will kick start investment and revival in overall industrial growth,” Assocham said.

Inflation in manufactured items slowed to 3.59 per cent in December, from 4.21 per cent in November.

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New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI): Softening prices of fuel and some food articles pulled WPI inflation to a 8-month low of 3.80 per cent in December raising hopes for a rate cut by the RBI. This is the second consecutive month of decline in Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation. The inflation was 4.64 per cent in November, 2018 and 5.54 per cent in October.

In December 2017, WPI inflation stood at 3.58 per cent.

According to the government data released Monday, deflation in food articles stood at 0.07 per cent in December, against 3.31 per cent in November.

Vegetables continued its deflationary trend for six months and was at 17.55 per cent in December, compared to 26.98 per cent in the previous month.

Among food articles, potato prices became cheaper substantially with inflation at 48.68 per cent in December, as against 86.45 per cent in November. Inflation in pulses stood at 2.11 per cent, while in ‘egg, meat and fish’ it was 4.55 per cent.

Onion witnessed deflation of 63.83 per cent in December, compared to 47.60 per cent in November.

Deflation in fruits was at 3.69 per cent in December, as against 2.49 per cent in the previous month.

The 3.80 per cent inflation is the lowest in 8 months, and a lower inflation than this was last seen in April at 3.62 per cent.

Data for retail or consumer price index-based inflation would be released later in the day. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mainly takes into account retail inflation data while formulating monetary policy.

In its fifth monetary policy review for the fiscal, last month, the Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged, but held out a promise to cut them if the upside risks to inflation do not materialise.The central bank has lowered retail inflation projection to 2.7-3.2 per cent for the second half of the current fiscal, citing normal monsoon and moderate food prices.

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ation of a 20-mile (30-kilometer) “safe zone.”

“Likewise, do not want the Kurds to provoke Turkey.” Trump did not detail who would create, enforce or pay for the safe zone, or where it would be located.

US-led operations against ISIS in Syria have been spearheaded on the ground by the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Ankara sees the backbone of that alliance, the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), as a terrorist group linked to the Kurdistan Worker’s Party (PKK) which has fought a decadeslong insurgency against the Turkish state.

On Saturday, more than

600 people were evacuated from the remaining ISIS holdout in eastern Syria, a monitor said, as US-backed fighters prepare for a final assault on the area.

“Starting the long overdue pullout from Syria while hitting the little remaining ISIS territorial caliphate hard, and from many directions. Will attack again from existing nearby base if it reforms,” Trump said.

“Russia, Iran and Syria have been the biggest beneficiaries of the long term US policy of destroying ISIS in Syria - natural enemies. We also benefit but it is now time to bring our troops back home. Stop the ENDLESS WARS!” Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights head Rami Abdel Rahman said that several dozen jihadist fighters were among those evacuated to areas held by the KurdishArab alliance.

Abdel Rahman said some 16,000 people, including 760 ISIS fighters, have fled the area since the start of December, though this marked the first time the SDF and the coalition provided buses, suggesting

Tehran, Jan 14 (AP): A a deal struck between the ATHENS, Jan 14 (Agen- decades-old Iranian Boeing cies): The Greek parlia- 707 military cargo plane warring sides. ment will open a confidence reportedly carrying meat Turkey urges debate in the government from Kyrgyzstan crashed US to honour ties on Tuesday, a parliamen- on Monday while trying to President Tayyip Er- tary official said, with the land west of Iran’s capital, dogan’s spokesman said on vote expected on Wednes- killing 15 people on board and leaving a sole survivor, Monday Turkey expected day night.

Greek Prime Minister authorities said. The crash the United States to honour their strategic partnership Alexis Tsipras called the of the jetliner marked just after US President Donald confidence vote following the latest aviation disaster Trump warned it would the resignation of coalition for Iran, which hoped to devastate Turkey economi- partner Panos Kammenos replace its aging fleet under cally if they attack a Kurdish and his Independent Greeks terms of the 2015 nuclear party on Sunday over a deal with world powers. militia in Syria.

But instead, President Relations between the deal to end a decades-long two NATO allies have been dispute between Athens Donald Trump’s withdrawal strained over US backing and Skopje over Macedo- from the accord in May for the Kurdish YPG, which nia’s name. Tsipras’s Syriza scuttled billions of dollars in Turkey views as an extension party has 145 seats in the planned sales by Airbus and of the outlawed Kurdistan 300-seat parliament and the Boeing Co. to the Islamic Workers Party (PKK) that support of one independent Republic, only increasing the danger for passengers in is waging a decades-long lawmaker.

The prime minister Iran planes. insurgency on Turkish soil.

“Mr @realDonaldTrump It needs the support of at least The aircraft, which is a fatal mistake to equate five more deputies to win bore the paint scheme of Syrian Kurds with the PKK, Wednesday’s confidence the Iranian air force’s Saha which is on the US terrorists vote. civilian airline, was making list, and its Syria branch On Monday, Tourism emergency landing around PYD/YPG,” spokesman Minister Elena Kountoura 8:30 am Monday at Fath Ibrahim Kalin wrote on and another lawmaker from Airport, an airfield conTwitter. the Independent Greeks trolled by Iran’s powerful “Terrorists can’t be party said they would sup- paramilitary Revolutionary your partners & allies. Tur- port Tsipras during the vote. Guard. The plane skidded key expects the US to honor Kammenos expelled both off the runway, crashed our strategic partnership of them from his parliamen- through a perimeter fence and doesn’t want it to be tary group. and into a residential neighshadowed by terrorist proEven if Tsipras pre- bourhood. Iranian state paganda,” he said. vails in the confidence vote, television aired images of political uncertainty will smoke-charred homes and increase as the government the fuselage of the aircraft will have to rely on the lying on the ground in the backing of lawmakers out- neighbourhood. Nearby was ing 737 MAX 8 jet plunged side his leftist Syriza party one of its land gear, torn into the Java Sea just min- to push through legislative away. Small fires burned utes after taking off from initiatives. around it. The plane was Jakarta on October 29, killing everyone on board.

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Jakarta, Jan 14 (AP): Navy divers have located the cockpit voice recorder of a Lion Air jet that crashed

into the Java Sea in October, Indonesian officials said Monday, in a possible boost to the accident investigation.

Ridwan Djamaluddin, a deputy maritime minister, told reporters that remains of some of the 189 people who died in the crash were also discovered at the seabed location.

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Iranian rescue personnel and security work at the site of a Boeing 707 cargo plane crash. (AP/PTI)

meant to land at the nearby Payam International Airport, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Tehran, the Iranian capital.

Authorities did not immediately offer a reason for the crew’s decision to land there. Fath is some 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) southwest of Payam. Its runway is some 1,100-meters (3,600-feet) long, compared to Payam’s 3,600 meters (11,800 feet). In November, a commercial airline reportedly mistook Fath for Payam, but was able to abort its landing.

Pirhossein Koulivand, the head of the country’s emergency medical services, said that of the 16 people on board the plane, only the flight engineer was known to have survived. Iranian media reported nine bodies from the crash had already been recovered.

Iran’s air force said in a statement that the fate of the crew, including their possible “martyrdom,” is under investigation. It wasn’t immediately clear who owns the plane, though Gen Shahin Taghikhani, an army spokesman, told state TV that the plane and its crew were Iranian. Iranians often use the word “martyrdom” for those who die in war or national service.

The plane reportedly was carrying a cargo of meat from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, to Iran.

Since 2016, Iran has been importing meat from Kyrgyzstan, usually via Saha.

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WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Agencies): President Donald Trump warned Turkey on Sunday of economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces in the wake of the US troop pullout from Syria, while also urging the Kurds not to “provoke” Ankara.

Trump took to Twitter to reveal some of his latest thoughts in the slow dripdrip of information being released by his administration after his shocking December announcement of the troop withdrawal.

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aroon 5 have been confirmed as the 2019 Super Bowl half-time show headliners - alongside rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi. It’s one of the biggest gigs in the world - more than 100 million people watched Justin Timberlake’s 2018 show.

But Maroon 5’s decision to perform next month isn’t without controversy.

There have been calls for them to pull out because

of the NFL’s stance over some players refusing to stand when the US national anthem is played.

The Super Bowl halftime show takes place during the NFL’s championship game, and artists who’ve performed there include Beyonce and Lady Gaga.

But it’s been rumoured that some big stars - including Rihanna and Cardi B - have refused to perform at the show.

Since 2016, some

American football players have refused to stand when the US national anthem is played at NFL games in protest against the treatment of black people in the US. It was started by former San Francisco 49ers player Colin Kaepernick, who first sat and later kneeled while other players stood.

These actions angered President Donald Trump, who has called for players who “disrespect” the US flag to be sacked. In May last

year, the NFL announced that teams would be fined if players kneeled for the US national anthem. An online petition urging Maroon 5 to reconsider their decision to perform has more than 84,000 signatures.

Fans of the band posted messages of support and excitement when the band shared a teaser video on their Twitter page.

Maroon 5’s appearance at Super Bowl 2019 had been speculated for a long time, but there have been rumours they’ve found it hard to find anyone to appear with them.

It shouldn’t have been that difficult, considering the band’s long list of collaborators include Future, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa and - most recently - Cardi B. Their song, Girls Like You, was one of 2018’s biggest. But Cardi was reportedly uninterested in performing at the Super Bowl because of how she feels about Colin Kaepernick.

Now, it seems Travis Scott has only agreed to the performance as long as the NFL matches his personal donation to social justice charity Dream Corps.

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Buoyed by the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Jenkins and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, sales and streams increased by 10.2% compared to 2017.

That compares favourably to the 5.7% rise in music consumption across all genres.

In fact, sales of classical CDs actually increased by 6.9% - bucking the downward trend in pop and rock.

Streams also showed Katherine Jenkins, Sheku-Kanneh Mason and Andrea Bocelli were significant growth in 2018, among the year’s biggest-sellers. rising 42% year-on-year, compared to a 33% rise in The BPI data also classical albums were film and John Williams’ Star the overall market. showed that seven of soundtracks, with Howard Wars scores among among Streaming now ac- 2018’s Top 30 best-selling Shore’s Lord of the Rings the most popular. counts for a quarter of classical consumption, Top 10 Classical albums of 2018 lagging far behind the rest of the market, where the 1) Andrea Bocelli Si figure is 63.6%.

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Romantic Moments II His tranquil and mov- 5) Andre Rieu ing song Nuvole Biance, 6) Andre Rieu Amore which featured in the 2010 7) Ludovico Einaudi Islands - Essential Einaudi film Insidious and TV drama This is England 8) Various Artists The Ultimate Classical Collection 86, has been streamed 137 9) London Symphony Orchestra John Williams - A Life In Music million times on Spotify 10) Alexis Ffrench Evolution alone.

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Rajkumar Hirani 15 years, I can only hope that a due official enquiry is conducted. He is one of the most decent human beings I have ever worked with and I think it would be grossly unjust on my part

to speak on this as I do not know the details,” Dia said.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta said: “It is disturbing. I hope the truth prevails and due process is followed to ensure a quick and just resolution.”

Writer-director Vinta Nanda, who has named Alok Nath for sexual assault, is extremely vocal on the allegations again Hirani.

“Despite having faced what I have personally, it’s hard to believe it. That’s what’s strange about how we’re conditioned by our feudal cultures. However,

it’s no secret that patriarchy after so many decades of industrialisation, which led to women having to join workforces across the world, is still too deeply entrenched in our social breeding.

“It’s no secret that multitudes of men and women in India lead dual

lives, one what is required at home and within the family and the other that is required for them to be at work. Therefore, it’s very hard to understand what’s going on in a person’s head and it’s very easy to hide the negative manifestations of power behaviours within the binary.”

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The Pesocha Baptist Khriesarüü Krotho (PBKK) held its 43 song fest and conference at Chüziema from January 11 to 13. A press release by PBKK stated that in the singing competition Teichüma Basa BKK won the quartet category, while Koinonia BKK was adjudged the winner in the choir category followed by Khedi BKK in the second position and Chüziema and Seiyhama BKK jointly in the third position. In the solo category, Botsa BKK was adjudged the winner followed by BMC and Nerhema in second and third positions respectively.

alling out Rajkumar Hirani in the #MeToo movement is a radical step-up in the naming and shaming endeavour. The creator of the “Munna Bhai” series has silenced all his fans and friends in the film industry, and the outspoken few have said the allegations against him are disturbing.

Writer Apurva Asrani is one of the rare voices that spoke up on being contacted.

He said: “I choose to believe the young lady as it takes much courage to speak up against such a powerful filmmaker and then risk being boycotted by the film industry. I think the producers did the right thing by removing Mr. Hirani’s name from the ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’ posters and promos.

“This is something the Phantom Films producers had failed to do after allegations against Vikas Bahl came to light.”

A HuffPost India article narrated the alleged ordeal of a woman who worked with Hirani on “Sanju”, and who has claimed the filmmaker sexually assaulted her. Hirani has denied it.

Actress Dia Mirza, a close friend of Hirani, reacted with stupefied confusion.

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Australian Open: Murray out; Federer wins La Liga: Barca maintain 5-point lead vice games.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal defeated wild card entry James Duckworth 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, in the first round on Monday.

Nadal, who won the title in 2009, completed the match against the 238thranked Duckworth, four months after his last official match against Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro in last year’s US Open, from which he had retired injured, reports Efe news.

Duckworth took advantage of Nadal’s lack of

rhythm and kept the pressure on with a break at the start of the second set.

However, Nadal, who reached the quarter-finals of last year’s Australian Open but retired hurt in the middle of the match against Croatia’s Marin Cilic (6), thwarted Duckworth’s attempts to get back into the game with a final break at the end of the third set, which he took 7-5. The Spaniard, who showcased his new serve, broke his opponent six times while surrendering his own serve twice.

Sharapova, Kerber advance

Murray returns a shot to Bautista Agut on Monday.

Melbourne, Jan 14 (Agencies): Andy Murray’s time at the Australian Open has more than likely ended once and for all, with the injury-plagued star showing plenty of guts in a five-set first-round loss to Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut.

Murray said in a tearful press conference prior to the tournament that this could be his last-ever Australian Open after failing to shake a chronic hip injury, and he did not look in tip-top condition in a battling 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-2 loss to the Spanish 22nd seed.

Given time to say a few words courtside following his defeat, Murray came close to confirming this would be his last-ever Australian Open, saying it would take a miraculous

physical recovery to return to Melbourne Park.

“I don’t know, maybe I’ll see you again. I’ll do everything possible to try,” Murray said.

“If I want to go again, I’ll need a big operation which is no guarantee to come back from, but I’ll give it my best shot. I’ve loved playing here over the years, it’s an amazing place to play tennis,” he added.

“Tonight I gave everything I had, it wasn’t enough tonight. Congratulations to Roberto and his team. I don’t really have anything else to say, but just thanks again, thanks to everyone, my family who are here supporting me.”

Organisers then played a video package of Murray’s contemporaries — including Roger Federer, Novak Djok-

ovic, Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki — praising the Scot’s career and impact on the game.

Meanwhile, Federer advanced to the second round with a regulation straight-sets win over Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin.

Federer triumphed 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, setting up a clash with British qualifier and world number 189 Dan Evans.

Istomin has twice reached the fourth round of a grand slam, and proved to be a worthy combatant from the back-of-the-court, equipped by a heavy, aggressive baseline game.

But the Swiss’ mountainous serve proved too big an obstacle for his opponent to climb, which meant the title contender was rarely challenged on his own ser-

Former champion Maria Sharapova began her 15th Australian Open with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Harriet Dart in 63 minutes here on Monday.

The No. 30 seed, who has been struggling since her return from a doping ban in 2017, was her ruthless self and powered her game with drive volleys, drop shots and lobs, opening the 2019 Grand Slam season at the Rod Laver Arena, reports Efe news.

The 22-year-old Briton Dart, who described Sharapova as her idol before the match, is 101 places behind her in the rankings and was playing in just her second Grand Slam main draw.

Sharapova had the 2-0 break within seven minutes, and shrugged off a detention for three deuces in the fifth game, and a time violation to hold for 5-0.

Dart got one breakpoint on her serve in the eighth game but Sharapova stormed back soon after.

Sharapova will next play against Swede Rebecca Peterson, who beat Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-1.

Also former champion Angelique Kerber defeated Polona Hercog 6-2, 6-2 at the Rod Laver Arena.

Kerber didn’t lose a single serve in the match that lasted one hour and 12 minutes, and saved all four breakpoint opportunities as she scored her fifth win over Hercog in seven meetings in the last decade, reports Efe news.

Kerber will now play against Brazilian qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia, who defeated American Bernarda Pera, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a match that lasted nearly two-anda-half hours.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during their La Liga match against Eibar. (AP/PTI)

M a d r i d, J a n 1 4 (Agencies): Luis Suarez scored twice and Lionel Messi added another to give Barcelona a 3-0 win over Eibar and stay five points ahead of Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Messi scored his 400th league goal in his 435th appearance - the first player to reach the milestone - with Cristiano Ronaldo the only other to have scored more than 300 goals in the Spanish top flight.

Barca were not at their best but proved too strong for Eibar who, despite being well organised, struggled to create openings. Philippe Coutinho, recalled by Barca in place of Ousmane Dembele following recent speculation over his future, impressed on his return to the side.

Eibar contained the hosts in the early stages but

Gerard Pique went close to giving Barca the lead when he headed narrowly wide from a Messi free-kick after nine minutes.

Barca were otherwise finding chances hard to come by, but they pieced together a move of quality to open the scoring after 18 minutes.

Coutinho was at the heart of a slick raid, playing a one-two with Suarez and then sliding the Uruguayan in on goal with a defence-splitting pass.

Suarez needed a couple of touches to get the ball out from under his feet but he quickly adjusted to shoot beyond the advancing Asier Riesgo.

Eibar initially responded well to the setback and almost equalised as Sergi Enrich got on the end of a Ruben Pena cross but his header just missed the

target. Eibar left-back Marc Cucurella, who is on loan from Barca, also troubled his parent club with some powerful runs which impressed the home crowd.

Barca almost doubled the lead when Sergi Roberto headed wide and Coutinho was denied a penalty following a Pena challenge, but it was not until after the break that they turned on the style.

Messi’s milestone strike came moments after he appeared to be struggling. The Argentinian seemed to be holding the top of his leg early in the second half but he soon shrugged off any problem as he struck after 53 minutes.

Suarez and Coutinho were again involved as the defence was opened up before Messi finished with a powerful left-foot drive.

Barca moved through the gears and it was clear a third goal was coming as Riesgo saved in quick succession from a Suarez header, and shots from Coutinho and Messi.

The threatened goal duly came just before the hour as Suarez raced onto a quick ball from Roberto and flicked past Riesgo with the outside of the boot.

Riesgo denied Messi another soon afterwards and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen saved from Pablo De Blasis as Eibar fought on but the result was beyond doubt.

Manchester City quadruple talk is ridiculous: Guardiola Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 4 (Agencies): Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions that Manchester City could win all four competitions this season as “ridiculous”.

City are still challenging on four fronts and are almost assured of a place in the final of the Carabao Cup after beating Burton 9-0 in the first leg of their semi-final.

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ing ahead of the Premier League clash with Wolves, Guardiola said he does not believe the players think they can win the quadruple.

“No. Definitely not.

Not even their manager does. It’s ridiculous,” the City boss told Sky Sports.

“We are in one final.

We are there, but the focus now is who the next one is, which competition and then try to do our job.

We don’t think about the table or which competition to choose, just do what we have to do.” “I have learned from the big clubs. I grew up at Barcelona, went to Bayern Munich and watched Real Madrid and Manchester United when I was young and didn’t see them play one game like it was a holiday.

That’s why I learned in the academy at Barcelona that every game you

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have to try to win. That is when you become a real club, when you behave in that way.”

Having suffered backto-back defeats to Crystal Palace and Leicester, City have bounced back with victories over Southampton and Premier League titlerivals Liverpool.

They also thrashed Rotherham and Burton in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively to lift the

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Born on 12/03/1990 – Died on 10/01/2019

“Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing” 2 Timothy 4:8.

Through this column we the bereaved family members of Late Vitoka K Katty express our heartfelt gratitude to all the individual, churches, organisation, friends and well wishers who shared our grief and stood by us spiritually, physically and financially at the death of our beloved son. Your love and support has eased our pain. We remain deeply indebted to each and everyone of you individually and regret our inability to mention every individual/organisation but it is our unceasing prayer that God Almighty will bless each one of you abundantly.

Loving, Parents, brothers, sisters & relatives.

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Born on 02-11-1983, Died on 06-01-2019 We, the bereaved family and relatives of Late Manik Bhattacharjee (Vicky) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, friends and well wishers who stood by us morally, physically and financially at the sudden and untimely demise of our beloved Manik on 06-01-2019.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. May God bless you all abundantly.

Loving family and relatives.

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LATE MR. BIPUL MECH

mood. “It is important that we took the last two games seriously,” said Guardiola.

“We respected our opponents and played the way we have tried since we ar-

rived here. That is the main point. To score seven and nine is because we took it seriously, if you don’t do that then you cannot score this amount of goals.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Late Thochu ü Mekru, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors and well-wishers who visited our home, attended the burial service and who provided emotional and financial support for us at the difficult time, we are very grateful.

A special word of thanks to: Born on 01/07/1946 1. Pfutsero Town Baptist Church.

Died on 03/01/2019 2. Leshemi Baptist Church.

3. Leshemi Sub-Society Pfutsero.

4. ZAPO Pfutsero Unit.

5. Zhipa Colony Youth.

6. PWD Youth.

7. 16 NPF Pfutsero.

8. Shri. Thenucho, Ex. Minister.

9. Dr. Shevo.

To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank every one individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May God Bless You All. Loving brother, children, in-laws and relatives.

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY our beloved LATE SHAHOTO

A year has gone since you left us, but your sweet memories are fresh in our hearts , we still love and remember you dearly in our hearts, DP-389

Loving dad, mom, brothers & relatives

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1969-2019

In loving memory of Sulata Bhattacharjee

We the bereaved family would like to express our sincere and profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us in prayer, physical support and financial assistance at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Sulata Bhattacharjee.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each and every one of you abundantly.

Her Shradh Ceremony (last rites) will be performed on Wednesday, the 16th of January, 2019 at our Kalibari Road Residence, Dimapur.

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Loving family members

We the family members of Late RÜSONELÜ (Aneile) VESWÜH express our heartfelt gratitude to every churches, organisations, colonies, friends, individuals and well wishers who had assisted and stood by us financially, physically and spiritually during the time of our grief.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual, but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God showers upon you with abundant blessings.

Loving parents, siblings, relatives & loved ones.

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We the bereaved family of Lt. Bipul Mech would like to acknowledge our heartfelt gratitude to those who has shown us sympathy and gestures of kindness and stood beside us spiritually, physically and financially at the sudden demise of our father on 19th December 2018.

We extend our special thanks to: 1. Commandant 7th NAP Battalion, New Delhi.

2. All the RANKS and FILES of 7th NAP Battalion, Bhandari, Wokha.

3. 'F' COY Commander 7th NAP Battalion.

4. MT Platoon, 7th NAP Battalion.

5. Rev. Dr. Suluveyi Rakho, Harvest Ministries International Singapore.

6. Cornerstone Community Church, Harvest Ministries International, Padumpukhuri.

7. N a g a m e s e B a p t i s t C h u r c h , Padumpukhuri.

8. Mech Kachari Baptist Church, Naharbari.

9. Relatives, friends, neighbours and public.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual who have been a blessing and made contributions. It is our sincere prayer that our Almighty Jesus Christ be with You and Your Family.

With thanksgiving and love Mrs. Rina Mech, daughter, sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren.

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Man Utd beat Tottenham 1-0

Marcus Rashford is mobbed by Manchester United team-mates after he scored a goal during their EPL match against Tottenham.

Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 4 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a n chester United proved on Sunday that their recovery under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is no flash in the pan, with Marcus Rashford pouncing to seal a 1-0 win in a thrilling contest against Tottenham.

The two sides went toe-to-toe in an open game but while both teams had multiple chances, United goalkeeper David de Gea proved the difference, making a string of phenomenal saves. Interim manager Solskjaer has installed Rashford as his number one striker and was richly rewarded when the 21-yearold scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute.

Paul Pogba sparkled for United, engaged in a personal duel with Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris for periods of the second half.

Earlier, Tottenham settled quickly into their fluid passing game at Wembley, enjoying the bulk of possession. They went close to taking the lead when Harry Winks, seemingly unsure whether to shoot or cross, fired the ball across the face of the United goal after being played in by Son Heung-min.

Minutes later the visitors had a chance to take the lead when Ashley Young’s cross fell to Jesse Lingard, who fired over from the corner of the sixyard box. United, with Lin-

gard, Anthony Martial and Rashford racing forward at every opportunity, looked dangerous and Martial forced Lloris into a smart low save with his legs.

The game lost a little of its frantic intensity midway through the first half.

Kane poked the ball into the net after being set up by Dele Alli but it was ruled out for offside.

The decisive moment in the match came shortly before half-time. Lingard cut out a careless crossfield ball from Kieran Trippier and nudged the ball to Pogba, who had time to look up and measure a raking cross-field pass to Rashford, racing down the right.

Rashford still had plenty to

Lotha women volleyball tourney

The match between Mt. Morashan Old Riphyim and Tonki United Saron.

D i m a p u r , Ja n 1 4 (NPN): Rising Star Forest Colony, Etsutchukha Eloe Ekhung, Yanthamo Wokha Town, Mt. Morashen Old Riphyim, Home Maker registered wins at ongoing 4th edition of Lotha Women’s Volleyball League at local ground, Wokha on Monday. The tournament is being organised

by Wokha District Lotha Women Sports Association (WDLWSA).

In the first match, Rising Star Forest colony defeated Yanthamo Village Team 25/20, 25/19.

In the second match, Etsutchukha Eloe Ekhung defeated Chumpo Women F C Koio 25/15, 14/25, 25/10.

Yanthamo Wokha Town defeated Women Club Wokha Village 25/3, 25/5 in the third match.

In the fourth match, Mt. Morashen Old Riphyim defeated Tonki Nited Saron 25/18, 25/23 and Home Maker defeated Yanthamo Village Team 25/22, 25/21 in the last match of the day.

do but kept his nerve to fire right-footed past Lloris and into the far corner - Lloris got fingertips to the ball but was unable to keep it out.

Tottenham came out of the blocks smartly after the restart and Kane looked certain to level from close range but De Gea saved brilliantly with his left foot before pulling off a fine save to deny an Alli headed effort.

Ashley Young sent over an inviting cross that Pogba headed straight at Lloris and the Spurs goalkeeper had to be alert to tip over another Pogba effort that came at the end of a long spell of United possession. Spurs, roared on by a passionate home crowd, were building up a head of steam and Alli had a golden chance to equalise but De Gea was again equal to the task, saving with his legs.

The Spaniard produced yet another stunning save to keep out Toby Alderweireld before flying to his right to cling on to a Kane free-kick. Spurs had further chances in a frenetic ending but could find no way past De Gea. The win lifts United to level on points with fifth-placed Arsenal and six behind Chelsea, currently in the fourth and final Champions League spot, but Spurs remain nine points behind leaders Liverpool.

Selection trials to sports academy postponed D i m a p u r , Ja n 1 4 (NPN): The department of youth resources and sports has informed that the selection trials for admission into State Sports Academy (football) in the category of under-14 and under-17 which was scheduled to be held from January 16 to January 18 has been postponed due to unavoidable obligations.

The selection trials will now be held from February 5 to February 7.

Interested candidates can also avail forms from the directorate, youth resources and sports office at Kohima.

The forms are also available at State Boys Academy, Dimapur and Kiran Sports, Dimapur.

For more information, interested candidates can contact academy coach at 9436619586

CL qualification difficult for Arsenal: Emery

Lo n d o n, Ja n 1 4 (Agencies): Unai Emery accepts it is "more difficult" for Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League after their 1-0 Premier League loss at West Ham. Emery's side were beaten by Declan Rice scoring his first Premier League goal for West Ham and the Gunners have now taken just four points from their last four league games.

Chelsea's defeat of Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge than moved the Blues six points clear of London rivals Arsenal in the race for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

And head coach Emery accepts it is going to be tough to steer Arsenal back into the Champions League, the club having missed out on the tournament in each of the past two seasons.

"Now it's more difficult, it's clear," he told reporters. "I think the most important thing for us is to recover our confidence and be more competitive. We need consistency over 38 matches.”

"Now it isn't enough at the moment. It's a bad result. If we can win we are playing against Chelsea [on Saturday] with a three-point maximum distance.”

"The big opportunity for us is that we can take in our hands the possibility to be closer to them. This result makes that more difficult."

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SA complete Pakistan whitewash

South Africa players with the trophy beating Pakistan in the third cricket test match at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday. (AP/PTI)

Johannesburg, Jan 14 (Agencies): Duanne Olivier took his tally of wickets in the series to 24 as South Africa completed a 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan with a 107-run victory on day four in Johannesburg.

Olivier (3-74) accounted for Babar Azam with a vicious short ball and then smashed Sarfraz Ahmed’s off stump next delivery after Pakistan resumed on 153-3 chasing 381 for a consolation victory.

To p - s c o r e r A s a d Shafiq (65) completed his 23rd Test fifty and second in as many games when he whipped Vernon Philander for four in the second over of the morning.

But Philander then

had the batsman caught at slip as Pakistan were dismissed for 273, Aiden Markram’s cracking diving catch at gully to remove Faheem Ashraf off Kagiso Rabada (3-75) a highlight.

Olivier proved Pakistan’s nemesis throughout the three Tests, ending the series with an average of 14.70, a strike rate of 22 and a trio of five-wicket hauls.

Shadab Khan (47no) denied the 26-year-old a hat-trick at Wanderers when he drilled him for an excellent straight boundary immediately after the dismissals of Babar (21) and Sarfraz (0).

Sarfraz’s golden duck concluded an up-and-down series for him with the bat,

the skipper bagging three noughts - including a pair in the first Test at Centurion - and two fifties in six innings.

Sarfraz subsequently saw Shafiq pick out Dean Elgar at slip and then Ashraf (15) and Mohammad Amir (4) edge Rabada to Markram at the gully - Markram’s second grab much more routine than his first.

Hasan Ali (22) had some fun - a six over midwicket his best moment - before he was caught and bowled by Rabada, while the match ended in comical fashion when a mix-up between Shadab and Mohammad Abbas (9) saw the latter run out by Markram shortly before lunch.

Khezha-Kuzha Tephe area sports meet underway Ko h i m a , Ja n 1 4 (NPN): The 38th sports meet of Khezha-Kuzha Tephe Area Games & Sports Association (KKTAGSA) got underway Monday at Pfutsero sports complex. Minister for planning &coordination and land revenue, Neiba Kronu graced the inaugural function.

Speaking on the occasion, Kronu said that the state government has been giving due importance towards promotion of sports in the state and assured that government will provide good sports infrastructure to take sports forward.

In this regard, he called upon the talented youth to take sports as a profession. The minister also asked the youths to maintain discipline and dedication to excel in the field of games and sports.

While reminding the sportspersons that there is no shortcut to success, Kronu asked the youth to

Minister for planning & coordination and land revenue Neiba Kronu and Dimapur DC Kevekha Kevin Zehol and others during the inaugural function.

make the best use of their talent and accomplish their desired goals.

He also asked the participants to maintain sportsmanship spirit and refrain from indulging in unsporting behaviour. Deputy Commissioner of Dima-

pur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol called upon the people to maintain peace and unity.

KKTAGSA games & sports secretary Neilo Lomi administered oath to the participating teams.

Altogether seven villages under KKTAGSA-

Pfutseromi, Lekromi, Kami, Zapami, Lasumi, Leshemi and Khezhakeno are participating in the meet. They will vie for top honours in football, volleyball and basketball. The sports meet will conclude on January 17.

Bengaluru Raptors win Premier Badminton League Pandya, Rahul tender apology Bengaluru, Jan 14 (PTI): Bengaluru Raptors edged the Mumbai Rockets 4-3 to win their maiden Premier Badminton League title on Sunday.

World No. 18 Anders Antonsen lost narrowly to the Bengaluru skipper Srikanth when the two faced off in that battle at the beginning of this week.

Any hope of a turnaround was dashed by a superb Srikanth who grabbed a 15-7, 15-10 victory.

The Bengaluru talisman rode on his smashes to open up a 5-1 lead and extended it to 10-4 in a completely one-sided display.

Antonsen used his tight spinning net game to trouble Srikanth in the first half of the second game and made it 5-5. But that was all he could do against a determined Srikanth who went up to 12-9 and closed out the match for his eighth win on the trot.

H e n d r a S e t i awa n and Mohammad Ahsan showed that age is just a number. With the entire

Bengaluru Raptors players with the trophy after beating Mumbai Rockets in the Premier Badminton League Final match at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru. (PTI).

stadium cheering vociferously for the Raptors pair, the former world champions never put their foot wrong and finished off a 15-13, 15-10 win.

The World No. 9 pair’s reflexes were too much for Mumbai’s Lee Yong Dae

and Kim GI Jung and it was only a matter of time before the men in yellow grabbed the much-coveted win.

World No. 59 Vu Thi Trang had the responsibility of playing the Trump match for Ben-

galuru against Mumbai’s 202nd ranked Shreyanshi Pardeshi and she thoroughly lived up to the expectations, notching up a 15-8, 15-9 win.

Overcoming a slow start, she took five consecutive points to go up to 8-6

and effortlessly closed out the opener. Pardeshi gave a much better account of herself in the second game, remaining toe-to-toe with her rival until 8-8.

The Vietnamese banked on her tremendous defensive skills to come out on top of a 22-shot rally and that was all she needed to slam shut whatever little chances the young Indian had. She pocketed six of the next seven points to complete the triumph.

E a r l i e r, M u m b a i Trump Pia Zebadiah and Kim Gi Jung made it a fabulous start for Mumbai.

The two ensured that their attack was always on point and made life difficult for the Raptors’ Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith. Having lost the first game, the CWG silver medallists kept it very competitive in the second game as the scores remained even at 9-9.

The Mumbai duo saved a game point to inflict a 15-8, 15-14 defeat on the Raptors pair -- their eighth loss in as many matches.

New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI): Suspended cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul Monday tendered “unconditional” apologies for their sexist comments during a TV chat show amid CoA chief Vinod Rai saying that the BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers.

However, despite the apologies tendered by the duo, 10 BCCI units demanded a Special General Meeting to appoint an ombudsman for carrying out an inquiry. Rai’s fellow Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji wants an inquiry done by CoA and the BCCI office-bearers.

“Yes, Hardik and Rahul have submitted their reply to the fresh showcause notices that were served to them. They have tendered unconditional apology. The CoA chief has instructed the CEO to conduct an inquiry as per clause 41 (c) of the new BCCI constitution,” a senior BCCI official told

KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya

PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Edulji fears a “cover up” in the controversy, triggered by Pandya and Rahul’s much-condemned statements on ‘Koffee with Karan’ in which they spoke about hookups with multiple women and being casual about it even with their parents. The comments have been described as “inappropriate” by India skipper Virat Kohli.

Brought back midway from the tour of Australia, Pandya and Rahul’s imme-

diate fate hangs in balance with the World Cup less than four months away.

Rai, in an e-mail to Edulji, said that the “BCCI is not in the business of ending young careers”.

“Please be assured that the desire to conduct the inquiry is not a desire to ‘cover up’. The interest of cricket in India has to be kept in mind. The off the ground act of the players was deplorable. It was crass as I said immediately after reading the comments,” Rai wrote.

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