January 28, 2018

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Lobby for deferment of Assembly polls POL PARTIES WANT GAURANTEE FOR NOT FILING NOMINATIONS

Correspondent KOHIMA, JAN 27 (NPN): Political parties in Nagaland have expressed scepticism about non- participation at the forthcoming assembly elections scheduled for February 27, 2018 as demanded by the Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) if it was not acted upon by all political parties. This was the refrain heard during the CCNTHCO consultative meeting held at Hotel Japfu here, Saturday, with representatives of various political parties –NPF, NPP, AAP (BJP did not attend)- for seeking unanimity to not file nominations for the polls. NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu told CCNTHCO that the party would be prepared to restrain its candidates from filing nominations even at the eleventh hour, if all other parties did so too. Dr. Shürhozelie reminded the meeting about the 1998 experience when all parties heeded the non-

State BJP informs DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): BJP election management committee co-convenor, Mmhonlumo Kikon has informed that the BJP parliamentary board has not finalised the seat sharing agreement with any party till date. Setting aside all speculations about possible permutations and combinations, Kikon said the party was in the process of arriving at an agreement, and the decision on this issue will be declared at the appropriate time. “Till the alliance is officially announced by the BJP, no news about an alliance sans seat sharing has any real bearing or basis,” he added.

Pre-Budget session meetings today

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): Two all-party meetings will be held on Sunday, ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament which is due to start on Monday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar has called for an all-party meeting at 4 p.m, and Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan will hold a meeting at 7.30 p.m, government sources said. Budget Session will start on Monday with President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to a joint sitting of the two Houses. Union Budget will be tabled on February 1.

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“All Naga leaders were former Congressmen so their high command is now BJP high command” K Y M C

participation call of the Naga Hoho but eventually Congress candidates filed nominations under heavy security. While expressing reservations about a repeat of the 1998 situation, Dr. Liezietsu also said it would be a hasty step to agree unless the party went into the details. Dr. Liezietsu also recalled that when the 16th Point Agreement was signed in 1960, Naga Army started mass protest and resulted in firing in Naga areas. He said the agreement did not bring peace but only misery and suffering on the people. He accused the government of India of not being sincere in solving one of the longest political problems in the world. Dr. Liezietsu said in 1998 they all agreed to not participate in the election, as it would create a constitutional crisis and attract the attention of the Centre to the Naga cause. With this in mind, Dr. Liezietsu said all parties in 1998, such as NPC (later NPF), NDM and BJP met with the ‘negotiating party’ to impress upon the Con-

gress not to participate in the polls. However, Dr. Liezietsu said the ‘negotiating party’ “did not keep its word” and 43 Congress candidates filed nominations under heavy security and were declared elected unopposed. During the five years 1998-2003, Dr. Liezietsu said the Congress exploited power while ECI punished NPC by derecognising it and froze the ‘Cock’ symbol. In view of that experience, Dr.Liezietsu said the party would not be willing to risk the same fate and therefore, till a unanimous decision was arrived at, NPF would go ahead with full poll preparations. The NPF president said if any political party filed nominations and NPF followed, Naga people should not misunderstand his decision. Minister of School Education Yitachu demanded to know from CCNTHCO members as to what preparation they had made in order to usher in a solution, if a popularly elected government was not in place? Yi t a c h u r e m i n d e d CCNTHCO that the is-

sue could not be handled through emotion of favouring one party or the other, since without election, there can be no popular government. He asked how Nagas would implement the modalities if any solution achieved? He said if there is a committee to implement such modalities in a solution, then it should be made known to the people so it can successfully implement the modalities. He said that the 1975 Shillong Accord was signed during President’s Rule when there was no popular institution. Yitachu questioned CCNTHCO whether it was right to put pressure on the negotiating parties to sign an agreement when they were not yet ready and whether it was the political way to secure rights of the Nagas? Yitachu said that if the parties involved were not fully prepared, then it was wrong to place the future of Naga people at a disadvantage by playing such a dangerous game. (Cont’d on p-7)

CCNTHCO urges ECI to defer polls

DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations (CCNTHCO) has appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to defer the Assembly polls, in the interest of peace and tranquillity. In a petition addressed to chief election commissioner, CCNTHCO convenor, Theja Therieh; co-convenors-- H. K Zhimomi, Shikuto Zalipu, David Sangtam and Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi, and secretaries- Joshua Newmai and Joel Naga, reminded that numerous memoranda and appeals were sent or made to ECI by all sections of people including the state government seeking deferment of polls in favour of an early solution. On the demand for “solution before election”, CCNTHCO stated that at the public consultative gathering held on January 25, 2018, people had expressed

desire for deferment of elections to a later date so as to allow bringing to a conclusion, in time, the peace dialogues between the Centre and Naga Political Groups. Further, the committee referred to the ECI note, which stated that “Holding of regular elections can only be stopped by means of a constitutional amendment and in consultation with the Election Commission, and it is recognised that interruptions of regular elections are acceptable only in extraordinary circumstances” Besides this, CCNTHCO also highlighted the Assembly resolution passed on December 15, 2017. Asserting that people of Nagaland were keen and determined to work with the ECI in exercising their franchise to have an elected government, the committee said: “We cannot however participate in such an exercise till our desire for a

political solution is met. We make this appeal based on good reasons.” Further, maintaining that opportunity for a peaceful resolution of the Naga issue had never been this favourable as the political negotiations were at an advanced stage, the committee said people cannot afford to distract focus from the process at any cost. CCNTHCO said it was also aware that Prime Minister was very determined to resolve the Naga issue and interlocutor R.N Ravi along with the Naga negotiating teams were also working hard and committed to conclude the talks soon. Therefore, the committee underscored that EC decision to defer the elections would give crucial time that was needed now for the negotiations to come to a logical conclusion without allowing anything to hamper it.

Holding polls will indicate division: ACAUT D I M A P U R , JA N 2 7 (NPN): Supporting the call for “Solution before election”, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) said that conducting the elections will be an indication of division, to be used against the Naga negotiating parties. A press release from ACAUT Media Cell said that Nagas are at the threshold of history and doubted the possibility of such an opportunity coming again in the foreseeable future. Calling it a time for Nagas to show unity to the world, it said that Nagas now have the option to tell the government of India that Nagas are untied and will no longer tolerate “dilly dally tactics.” The negotiations going on for more than 20 years smacks of the lack of will and sincerity, it said, and termed BJP Secretary in-charge of Northeast,

Ram Mahadav’s statement “Election for solution” as “rubbing salt in the wound.” ACAUT said that the 20 year negotiations had stretched this far because of the division among the Nagas, and called on all to introspect and overcome petty differences so as to decide the course of our history. It also alleged that conducting the elections serves the interests of the government of India because it would usher in a new legislature who would not work to expedite the Naga peace process or agree to step down having spent crores to get elected. “The GoI by conducting election is essentially delaying the Naga peace process and ultimately Nagas will have lost the opportunity to show oneness akin to the plebiscite of 1951”, it said.

The idea of a solution before election had brought all the negotiating teams on to one platform which ACAUT said was a positive development to be welcomed by all patriotic Nagas. It welcomed the decision of the political parties to not file nominations and appealed to all intending candidates to be weary of the choices they make lest history should judge them harshly. “ Po l i t i c a l p a r t i e s should not allow the 1998 misadventure to be repeated in 2018” it said. ACAUT opined that the loss of this opportunity would cause irreparable damage to the Naga National Movement, or even end it. It stated that the time to bring closure had come and the time was limited as the BJP government was gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

CCNTHCO lauds pol parties

DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): Core Committee of Nagaland Tribal Hohos and Civil Organisations has lauded NPF, BJP, Congress, NPP, NDPP, NCP, Nagaland Congress, JD (U) and AAP for wholeheartedly supporting the popular wishes of the people on “solution before election” as per the consultative meetings held between the political parties and CCNTHCO on Saturday. “In short, the political parties in accordance with the wishes of the people will not file nominations,” the committee claimed in a press note issued by its convenor, Theja Therieh and secretary, Joel Naga. It said that they were aware of the adverse ramifications the simultaneous polls would have on the ongoing talks and added that it was not advisable to allow the process of elections to compromise a solution. In this regard, a joint meeting has been convened with all national/regional political parties and negotiating teams (NSCN (I-M) & NNPGs WC) at Hotel Japfu, on January 29 at 11 a.m. and requested all concerned to attend the meeting.

Thousands of train passengers stranded as protests in Dima Hasao continue GUWAHATI, JAN 27 (IANS): At least 1,100 train passengers were stranded at New Haflong railway station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district since Friday as protests continued on Saturday against police firing that killed two persons. The curfew continued in Maibong and some adjoining areas on Saturday. Dima Hasao Deputy Commissioner, Deva Jyoti Hazarika said they have failed to send the stranded passengers to their destinations as the picketers have damaged the railway tracks. The agitating organisations have also called a 48hour bandh since the police firing on Thursday morning. The protesters stopped the Guwahati-bound SilcharGuwahati fast passenger train at New Haflong station on Friday. The passengers have been stranded since then. “There are close to 1,100 passengers who are stranded. The picketers have damaged the tracks at many places and removed the fish plates. It will take time to repair them and resume the movement of trains,” Hazarika said. “We have requisitioned 25 buses

Protestors block railway tracks in Dima Hasao.

from Guwahati to send the stranded passengers to their destinations by road. However, the picketers did not allow the buses to proceed to New Haflong,” the deputy commissioner told IANS. He said the district administration has arranged food, drinking water, medicines and other basic amenities for the stranded passengers. “Security has been arranged for the safety of the stranded passengers at the railway stations,” he said. “Curfew is continuing in Maibong. We have relaxed the curfew for two hours on Saturday - from 2 pm to 4 pm - but will continue after 4 pm,” Hazarika said. He added although there were no reports of

any violence, some stray incidents of protests were reported from some places. Several social organisations in Dima Hasao district have been agitating for more than last one week after rumours spread that the Central government has agreed to set up satellite councils for the Nagas in the district as part of the talk process between NSCN (I-M) and the Central government. One such protest rally turned violent in Maibong on Thursday when the mob attacked the security forces and the railway station, forcing the security forces to open fire. Two of the injured protesters died on Friday, which has further fuelled the protests.

High-speed internet for 929 CGBU asks landowners to cooperate DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): properties despite having received lower courts in remote areas Chakhroma GBs’ Union (CGBU) compensation for the 4-lane road

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Ministry of Law and Justice has signed a deal with public sector telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to provide high-speed internet and cloud connectivity to over 900 subordinate and district courts in remote locations of the country— mostly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the North Eastern states, a senior official said. The Rs. 194 crore project will provide connectivity to 929 court rooms by mid 2018, secretary, Justice, Alok Srivastava said. “Every single court will be connected through a dedicated 10 Mbps line...” he added. “There are a large number of courts in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram where there is no landline internet connectivity. The makeshift lines are not working,” an official involved with the project in the Gauhati high court which supervises subordinate courts in three states and Assam, said. Another official in Kargil cited similar problems. “Cell phones work here but there is no internet for the ecourts project,” the official said. Once the courts are connected, they will join the national judicial data grid — a platform that provides information and decisions of the subordinate courts.

NSUD holds mass poster campaign DIMAPUR, JAN 27 (NPN): Hundreds of concerned Naga citizens from all walks of life took part in the mass poster campaign organized by Naga Students Union Delhi (NSUD) on Saturday, at the heart of the National capital, Connaught Place, New Delhi to urge Government of India to expedite the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process and bring it to a logical conclusion. Addressing the gathering, NSUD president, Herangia Zeliang stressed on the need for every Naga to know what we actually want and what was needed to be done. He said it was high time that Nagas strive for one common goal, for which unity was the need of the hour. NSUD said it resolved to hold the campaign, after a deliberation, understanding the fact that Nagas had every right to self determination.

has requested all cooperate towards works being carried out for improvement of Dimapur portion of NH-29 and towards other developmental projects. A press note from CGBU president, Thepfukedo Kuotsu and general secretary, Atso Gwizan said CGBU was delighted by the launching of the said work by chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on January. They also appreciated the commitment given by Zeliang to initiate two laning of the New Field Check Gate to Zion Hospital road, and four lane for Zion Hospital to Chumukedima road, with quality workmanship. While extending its fullest support for the project, CGBU said that although good roads were a necessity, they remained ignored in Nagaland. According to CGBU, it is the custom of the Nagas to not hinder roads and waterways and people give their land freely for roads and canals. The union said it was perturbed to learn that some land owners were yet to vacate their

between Dimapur and Kohima. Noting that this was posing hindrances to the early completion of the work and inconveniences to commuters, the union appealed to landowners within Chakhroma to cooperate so that the works are completed on time. On the stalling of the railway line work from Dimapur to Kohima, CGBU said they were made to understand that inspite of compensation being settled and then paid to the land owners, the concerned villagers were stopping the works citing inadequate compensation. CGBU was of the view that once the compensation had been settled and paid there was no reason to agitate as this was not the practice of Nagas, known for their honesty and for honouring their commitments. The union appealed to the villages to reconsider their stand and also appealed to the respective councils of villages near the highway to see that works are not stalled by a few individuals as and when work commences in their area.

Polls: Cong, BJP release names of candidates for M’laya, Tripura NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Congress on Saturday released the names of its candidates for Meghalaya and Tripura Assembly elections to be held next month, with Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma contesting from two seats. The party released a list of 57 candidates in Meghalaya and 56 in Tripura. The strength of the two assemblies is 60 members each. The Congress is seeking to come back to power in Meghalaya and ousting the CPI(M) in Tripura where the Left front has been in power for the last 25 years. According to the list, the Meghalaya chief minister will be contesting from Songsak and Ampathi constituencies. Tripura will go to polls on February 18, followed

by Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27. The counting of votes will take place in three states on March three.

BJP candidates for Tripura

Hours after Congress announced their candidates Congress announced its list for Tripura elections, BJP too declared its 44 candidates for the 60 members Assembly. Speaking to media, BJP leader JP Nadda said his party would contest in 51 seats in the upcoming polls while Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) in nine seats.”Out of the 60 seats in Tripura, BJP will contest elections in 51 seats and IPFT on the remaining 9 seats,” he was quoted as saying by ANI. He further said that out of 60 candidates, the party today announced

candidates for 44. “There are 60 seats in total. Today we have declared candidates for 44 seats,” NDA was quoted by the agency as saying further. According to then CEC A K Joti, who announced dates days before retiring, for the first time, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines will be also deployed in three states along with EVMs. EVMs were used for last 20 years, he added. Terms in Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Tripura are going to end on March 6, March 13 and March 14, 2018, respectively. The strength of these three Assemblies is 60 each. Congress is currently in power in Meghalaya, Left Front in Tripura and the Naga People’s Front is at the helm in Nagaland. K Y M C

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69th Republic Day celebration reports from across Nagaland

ICAR

Sainik School Punglwa

IRCS Mokokchung

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Rotary Club of Dimapur

IRCS Dimapur

36 Assam Rifles

Kohima Press Club

Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima

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Dimapur Gorkha Union trophy. Meanwhile contingent consisting of 24 cadets of class IX led by Cadet Lenmin Perme of class X represented the school in the district level Republic Day celebration parade at Peren wherein SSP contingent bagged the first prize in the schools category. IRCS Mokokchung: Indian Red Cross Society DBSU (IRCS) Mokokchung disDIMAPUR: People across Meanwhile, tableau trict branch on Republic the state on January 26 of ICAR at the parade in Day visited Mokokchung celebrated 69th Republic New Delhi on January 26 district hospital, TB HosDay by organising various exhibited integrated farm- pital Mokokchung, and programmes. ing system which was a Woodland Nursing Home DLSAs: 11 District judicious mix of two or and distributed sets of eggs Legal Services Authority more agri-enterprise sys- and wishes to patients. (DLSAs) across the state tem for minimum resource NCSU: Nagaland rendered legal services on competition and maxi- Contractors and Suppliers Republic Day by setting up mum complementary to Union (NCSU) on Restalls at local ground, dis- each other so as to support public Day visited Naga tributing legal literatures eco-friendly production, Hospital Kohima. As part English and local dialect, enhance employment, of the philanthropic serlegal counselling and visit- income and enrich family vice, led by its president ing district jail. nutrition. Pele Khezhie, the team of Literatures in EngE a r l i e r, f a r m e r s NCSU officials and staff lish and local dialect of s h owe d g r a t i f i c a t i o n respective districts were through folk songs and extended financial supexplained and distributed dance at the community port to the patients in the by district chairman, sec- level. A total of 23 tab- hospital. Rotary Club of Diretary, panel lawyers and leaux, fourteen States and para-legal volunteers to Union Territories and nine mapur: Rotary Club of VIPs and various sections Central Ministries, partici- Dimapur on Republic Day of people. pated in the Republic Day visited St. Joseph Children Home on the occasion and Meanwhile during Parade this year. the visit to district jail, Sainik School Pungl- distributed food items. Phek DLSA members wa: Along with the rest of Two scholarships were interacted with UTPs and the country, Sainik School also awarded to students. IRCS Dimapur: Exconvicts. The members Punglwa (SSP) celebrated also apprised about their the 69th Republic Day at ecutives of Indian Red legal rights and legal as- the school premises on Cross Society (IRCS), Dimapur branch on Repubsistance available for the January 26. poor. Legal leaflets transA press release issued lic Day visited Bethesda lated in Tenyidie were also by SSP stated that group Youth Centre and distribdistributed. Altogether captain and SSP principal, uted food items. Chairthere were 13 jail inmates Sharad R Keskar attended man Chandu Agarwal, under which nine UTPs the occasion as the chief vice chairman Ajay Sethi, and four convicts are in the guest. He unfurled the tri- honorary secretary K. K. district jail. colour and inspected the Paul (adv) and patron Ajit Sethi, were present on the ICAR: Indian Coun- parade. cil of Agricultural ReThe parade contin- occasion besides Bethesda search (ICAR) partici- gent was led by school project coordinator, Longpated in the Republic Day cadet captain, Tokhou shi Kithan. 36 Assam Rifles: 36 parade, showcasing Inte- Humtsoe, Cadet Kalom grated Farming System Taggu and Cadet Kohang Assam Rifles (AR) Peren (IFS) under the slogan Guing gave a speech in battalion on Republic Day “mishrit kheti, khushiyon Hindi and English respec- provided five solar street ki kheti” (mixed farming – tively recalling the glori- lights to the villagers of a happy farming). ous history of the Repub- Tening and also installed Speaking at the oc- lic of India, while cadets five solar street lights at casion, director of ICAR- of classes VII and VIII the most essential points NRC, Dr. Abhijit Mitra sang patriotic songs. As in the village. An inaustated that exhibiting mit- part of the Republic Day guration ceremony was hun in the tableau justified celebration, drill competi- held along with the local the importance of mithun tion was held amongst the populace attended by 35 husbandry for doubling six mother houses wherein villagers. income of the tribal farm- Japfü house secured the Kohima & Chiesweers in the region. first position and lifted the ma: A flag hoisting cerPCC Dimapur

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DCCI emony was held at HQ IGAR (North) in Kohima garrison. In addition Kohima and Chieswema battalion participated with a pipe band display, marching contingent at the flag hoisting ceremony at Nagaland secretariat and their respective locations. Assam Rifles pavilion was established at New Secretariat wherein a weapon display and informative boards were placed about various entry schemes in Assam Rifles and Indian Army. Wokha, Phek & Kiphire: Assam Rifles units participated in the Republic Day parade at local ground Kiphire, interaction with GBs and VCCs was carried out at Phek, while an ex-serviceman get together was organised at the Republic Day for their welfare at Wokha wherein 91 ex-servicemen attended the programme. Dimapur, Peren & Medziphema: Dimapur, Peren and Medziphema battalion organized a band display on Republic Day at various school and colleges in their respective areas. AR also celebrated Republic Day with children at orphanage home Indisen village and distributed snacks and sweets wherein 46 students and six staff members attended the event. Zunheboto & Tuensang: Tuensang battalion organized a pipe band display at clock tower stadium Tuensang on the occasion of Republic Day, while Zunheboto battalion assisted the district administration in organising the Republic Day event by putting up stalls and providing, logistics support. A pipe band display was also conducted as beating retreat. In addition, a friendly volleyball match was conducted with home guards battalion at Zunheboto. Atoizu & Longkhim: Assam Rifles also extended administrative support for republic day function to ADC Atoizu and Longkhim. Shamator: Assam

Hindu Yuva Sanga Rifles organized a weapon at the H.O. complex of display for the locals on NStCB Dimapur. the occasion of Republic A press release isDay and an exhibition sued by general manager volleyball match was also (Admn & Vigil), Lipoktoplayed between local and ba Aier, stated that the NaAR. tional flag was unfurled by KPC: Kohima Press managing director NStCB, Club (KPC) members vis- Imtilemba Longkumer in ited Old Age Home Ko- presence of S. K. Dhumal, hima near REILIT Meri- GM (OIC) NABARD, RO ema on Republic Day. Nagaland and officers and As part of the visitation employees of NABARD programme the members and NStCB HO Dimaextended assistance. pur. GPPK: Gorkha PubNTHSS: North Town lic Panchayat Kohima Higher Secondary School (GPPK) along with its sis- (NTHSS) Chumukedima ter organisations celebrat- celebrated 69th Republic ed the 68th Republic Day Day at the school campus. by visiting State Mental The flag was unfurled by Health Institute Aradhura NTHSS, principal, Bishnu Kohima and distributed Bdr Chhetri which was food items to the inmates followed by singing of of the institute. National Anthem. NABARD & NStCB: NVWA: Nagaland Officers and employees of Voluntary Women AsNABARD and Nagaland sociation (NVWA) visited State Cooperative Bank Jo Foundation Inclusive Ltd (NStCB) jointly cel- School (JFIS) at Agri Colebrated 69th Republic Day ony Kohima on Republic

sales day on Republic Day at Tuensang town. During the exhibition four SHGs from different blocks of Tuensang participated in the exhibition cum sales day and exhibited the products. Cash prize and certificate were also awarded to the SHGs. TDCC: Tuensang District Chambers of Commerce (TDCC) as per the directives of the District Administration Tuensang on Republic Day visited District jail and Assam Rifles. DBSU: Joining the rest of the country, Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union celebrated the 69th Republic Day of India in the premise of Durga Mandir, Old Daily Market, Dimapur. The glittering ceremony was attended by former DMC member Phukavi Yepthomi as the chief guest while president of Dimapur Bengali Samaj KK Paul and NPF minority cell central president Bishnu Bhattacharjee graced the ceremony as the guests of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Yepthomi called the living together of different communities in Dimapur the unique identity of the place and the people and asked the union to continue their good works towards the society. He said that India belongs to the people and the people are the life of the country. Bishnu Bhattacharjee in his speech said that on the special day everyone should remember the sacrifices made by our forefathers and leaders during the freedom movement and urged the attendants to live together in harmony and if everyone is together, there cannot be a place like Dimapur. KK Paul addressing the gathering said that in just two years of its formation, the union has achieved much and he would always be there for the union, reminding them at the same time that they should remember that they are students too and must study well and build character to become examples to others. Previously vice president of DBSU R a ja t Ghosh had informed that the union since its inception has sponsored the education of seventeen underprivileged students in Dimapur. Prizes were also distributed during the ceremony to the winners of a painting competition organized by DBSU previously.

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Day. A press release issued by chairman Jo Foundation, Daniel Thong Seb stated that general secretary NVWA, Kakhali Jakhalu addressed the gathering of special children and parents. The members present include, Kakheli Jakhalu, professor Temsula, Bano Vinito Chishi, Asenla Jamir, Vinita Sharma, Pratima, Khrieno Theünuo, Dr. Bendengsenla and Polem Kikon. Members also interacted with special children. PCC Dimapur: Students along with faculty led by lecturer Public College of Commerce (PCC) Dimapur, K.N. Mhabemo Humtsoe visited WondangKi with “joy of giving” as their objective, shared their joy by giving to girls in the orphanage on the occasion of Republic Day. DGU: Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) on occasion of 69th Republic Day visited Holy Redeemer Health Centre, Chumukedima Dimapur. DGU distributed food items to the members of the health centre, patients and administration. DCCI: Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) president and members on occasion of 69th Republic Day visited Sharon Home of Hope, Burma Camp and distributed food packets and sports equipment to the students. HYS: Hindu Yuva Sanga on the occasion of 69th Republic Day organised a “cultural function” at Dayanand Vidya Niketan, Purana Bazar, St. Boys Hostel. The host for the event was HYS convenor, Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee; welcome speech was delivered by HYS cultural secretary, Roni Deb; guests for the event were Gopal Sharma, advisor, HYS, Muhibur Rahman, BJP Minority Morcha Nagaland president, Ramesh Agarwal, state president, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, S.K. Saha, social worker and entrepreneur, R.S. Romani, social worker and warden, Dayanand Vidya Niketan ST Boys Hostel. The students of the Dayanand Vidya Niketan also delivered poems and quotes of motivation; cultural song was presented by Shivprasad Dey and vote of thanks by HYS general secretary, Deepraj Das. ATMA Tuensang: AT M A Tu e n s a n g o r ganised exhibition cum

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WEATHER FORECAST January 28

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

24 9

Aizawl

Mostly sunny

19 4

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

23 7

Mostly sunny

20 2

Itanagar Mainly cloudy with a shower

19 8

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

14 0

Kohima

Sunshine and cooler

15 0

Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg

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22 5 17 2

Tuensang Mostly sunny and much cooler 10 1

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Zunheboto Mostly sunny and cooler

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Sejungmong (2nd from R) along with SLB members during the release of ‘Yurah’ at Circuit house, Dimapur. (NP) Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 7 (NPN): Sangtam Literature Board (SLB) released its 1st edition of grammar (Yurah) in Sangtam–Naga language by USGOU president and Sr SP. Sejungmong as chief guest on Saturday at Circuit House, Dimapur. Speaking in a brief releasing programme, Sejungmong expressed gratitude to SLB for their efforts in publishing the grammar within the stipulated time frame. Talking about the importance of Sangtam

literature, Senjungmong pointed that it had become an important part in the present scenario and that such endeavours which aims at developing literature must continue. He further extended cooperation and support for the upliftment of Sangtam literature. Earlier, while delivering welcome address and chairing the programme SLB chairman, Dr. Meren Sangtam, expressed his gratitude towards literature officer, C. Tsalongse and the team for publishing the book in time.

He also took the opportunity to thanked school education department and SCERT for their encouragement and guidance in developing respective literature in Nagaland. Dr. Meren hoped that Yurah (grammar) would help the community and has sought suggestions and corrections, if any, from the readers to further the contents. Invocation was made by member SLB, Rev. Tsipise, while vote of thanks was proposed by LO and SLB member, C.Tsalongse.

Dimapur police issues directives

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing general elections to 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018 and as per the directive of Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure measures for peaceful, free and fair poll, commissioner of police and district magistrate Dimapur, Limasunep Jamir in exercise of the powers conferred under Sections of 144A of the CrPC has prohibited any person from carrying arms in their possession within Dimapur district with immediate effect.

Arms include firea r m s, m a c h e t e / d a o s, clubs, spears, explosives, catapults of any other articles designed or adopted as weapon for offence or defence. Dimapur police has informed that the order is passed ex-parte due to emergent exigencies and shall remain in force till further notice. Meanwhile, commissioner of police and district magistrate Dimapur, has directed all arms licence holders to deposit their licensed arms to the near-

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est police station without fail on or before February 10. Dimapur police has warned that failure to comply with the order shall invite prosecution of the licence holder under the

Arms Act. 1959 and may lead to cancellation of their arms licence. It has also been informed that Arms Cell Helpline – 7085065057 – can be contacted between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NSLSA special camp for workers of unorganized sector

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) and NBOCW welfare board department of labour Nagaland in collaboration with Deputy Commissioner Kohima and Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) will be organising special camp for workers in unorganized sector at Jakhama village SDO civil office on January 29, Sechu Zubza SDO civil office on January 30 and Indira Gandhi Stadium on January 31, 9 a.m. onwards in all the days. A press release informed that those workers who are engaged in building and other construction works like mason, plumber, carpenters, electricians, painters are eligible to become beneficiaries under this scheme. All construction workers who have completed 18 years of age but have not completed 59 years of age are eligible for registration. Requirements for registration are, copy of first page bank account pass book linked with Aadhaar (personal account), copy of birth certificate (for migrant workers, proof of age certificate will be allowed, if it is from the place of origin), copy of Aadhaar card, two passport photos and certificate of proof that the applicant is actually a construction worker. A registration fee of Rs. 25 is to be paid during the time of registration while Rs. 300 is to be contributed as premium (annually) and every registered beneficiary should renew the premium annually, the release informed.

DWSM PHED organises workshop at Pongching village

Maintenance of open defecation free status’ organised at Pongching.

DIMAPUR: District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) organised a workshop on “maintenance of open defecation free” as part of “Swachh Republic Week” sponsored by WSSO, PHED, Kohima at Pongching village on January 24. Speaking at the workshop as guest of honour, BDO Sakshi block, Nam-

sung, emphasised on the importance of cleanliness and stressed on spread of diseases due to open defecation. He also highlighted the importance of hand washing after defecation and also called for educating the people and spreading awareness about the importance of maintaining a hygienic life style. Resource person, E.E PHED, Longleng, Er. Im-

nazulu Ao, lauded the villagers for their active participation and contribution in making their village open defecation free. He also encouraged them to set hygienic goals to become a sanitation model village. The programme was chaired by chemist, PHED Longleng, Sumachiba Walling and welcome address was delivered by village council chairman.

APO to support honourable solution

DIMAPUR: Angami Public Organization (APO) has informed that it had resolved to fully support the oingoing dialogue between the government of India and the different Naga Political Groups (NPGs). In a press statement, APO president Dr. Kepelhusie Terhuja and secretary information and publicity, Neithono Sothu, said this

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ATMA Phek organises farmers trg & farm visit

DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Phek organised farmers training and farm visit to Dimapur from January 22-24. In a press release, ATMA Phek informed that the main objective was to train the women farmers especially the Self Help Group (SHG) members on subject related to utilization and packaging of unused agricultural produces. The team led by deputy project director, ATMA Phek, Dr. Keviu Shuya visited Pristine Foods, an enterprise run by Kekhrongulo Kapfo, Puteu Kapfo and Neikhote Mekrisuh. During the visit, the farmers were taught on utilization of easily available raw materials like ginger, gooseberry, wild apple, star fruits, mango, pomelo, rosella, jamun etc. for producing candy, sauce, powdered products, squash and dried fruits. ATMA Phek informed that azolla cultivation for bio-fertilizer, packaging, advertisements, pricing was also taught to the farmers. The team also visited a piggery breeding unit.

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Resource persons and participants of the workshop.

DIMAPUR: One-day workshop on industrial motivation was organized by City College of Arts & Commerce (CCA&C) Dimapur, in collaboration with Branch MSME DI, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India on January 27, at the college campus. Resource persons of the programme were Br MSME DI deputy director Tali Longchar and with Sabarigiri M assistant director where they deliberated K Y M C

on developing the business ideas, implementing it and building a successful career as an entrepreneur with activity based and interactive sessions.. The workshop was organized to enlighten the participants on MSME schemes & entrepreneurship. The workshop equipped the participants especially the student’s community with entrepreneurial skills. More than 50 participants took part in the workshop. K Y M C

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NDFB(S) militant killed in operation G u wahat i , Ja n 2 7 (PTI): A hardcore NDFB(S) militant was killed early Saturday in an encounter with a joint team of the Army and Assam Police in Kokrajhar district.Troops of the Army’s Red Horns Division and Assam Police carried out the operation in Akshiguri area, a defence spokesperson said in a release. When team members challenged the militant, he started firing and was killed in retaliatory firing. A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from the spot, the release said.

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Centre following appeasement policy for vote bank, says Brinda

Guwahati, Jan 27 (PTI): CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat today condemned Thursday’s attack on a school bus by anti-Padmaavat protesters in Gurugram and claimed that the BJP led the Centre is following an appeasement policy for vote bank politics. Protesters allegedly belonging to fringe Rajput group Karni Sena pelted stones at a school bus carrying children shattering its windows. However, no injury was reported on the January 24 incident at Gurugram and Karni Sena has denied its involvement in the incident. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos, “a bus full of school children near our

capital at Gurgaon was attacked by Karni Sena which is part of the large Sangh Parivar,” Karat said. “Neither the Prime Minister nor any of his leaders had anything to say about this. Its clear that the BJP and the RSS are following a policy of appeasement for vote bank politics as far as the Karni Sena is concerned,” she told a press conference. Despite the Supreme Court’s direction to hold shows of Padmaavat, the BJP and RSS ensured that it remained banned as they are supporting those violent actions of those groups, Karat alleged. “I believe this is latest example of intolerance of this government and the Sangh Parivar on freedom of expression,” the senior

CPI(M) leader said. On the OXFAM report that said India’s richest 1 per cent now holds a huge 58 per cent of the country’s total wealth, she said the growing inequality in the economic front under the Modi regime is a cause for concern. To a question on the upcoming upcoming Assembly election in Tripura, she said people would reelect the Left Front giving a befitting reply to the “unholy nexus between the BJP and “the IPFT and huge amount of black money being circulated there by them”. To another question on Himanta Biswa Sarma, who quit the Congress and joined the BJP before the Assembly election in Assam, she said he has now become ‘pavitra’ after bathing in the river of BJP.

ment promotion and facilitation initiative by the state government and it will showcase the opportunities offered by the state in terms of export-oriented manufacturing and services to ASEAN and other countries, he added. “A total of 14 international and domestic roadshows were organised as a part of the pre-summit preparations. High powered delegation of the state government, many of which were led by the Chief Minister, engaged in more than 200 one-on-one meetings with corporate houses in these roadshows. We have seen over 4,800 delegate registrations,” Patowary said. With these, the state government has been able to draw attention of industry leaders like Tata Group’s Ratan Tata, Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi from Sun Pharmaceuticals, Dabur’s Anand Burman and Harshavardhan Neotia from Ambuja Neotia Cements, who have confirmed their presence in the summit, he added. The minister also in-

formed that Amar Abrol from Air Asia India, Welspun Group’s Balakrishan Goenka, Subhash Chandra of Essel Group, Emami’s Sushil Goenka, Rashesh Shah of Edelweiss and Sanjiv Puri from ITC have also registered for the event. “ B e s i d e s, N a r e s h Trehan from Medanta The Medicity – and filmmaker Subhash Ghai have confirmed to be a part of the summit deliberations, among others,” he added. Patowary also informed that the government has identified 12 focus sectors for the summit, including agriculture and food processing, handloom-textilehandicrafts, logistics, river transport-port township, IT-ITeS, pharmaceuticalmedical equipment, plasticspetrochemicals and power. Tourism-hospitalitywellness, civil aviation, petroleum - natural gas and startups-innovation are the other focus areas for the business tycoons, he added. Talking about incentives for investment, Patowary said the state gov-

ernment has come out with the Assam Industries (Tax Reimbursement for Eligible Units) Scheme, 2017, under which tax exemptions will be given up to 200 per cent on the fixed capital for the units set up till December 31, 2022. “Besides, to strengthen the investment scenario, the state has instituted some very attractive sectoral policies. We will also introduce an overall state industrial policy. The central government policy for industrial development of North East is also coming soon,” he added. On the poor power scenario, Patowary accepted that Assam is an electricitydeficient state, but said it will source the same from the National Power Grid for upcoming industries. “During the last one year, we could bring investment to the tune of Rs 6,500 crore in various sectors. It is a big achievement. Besides, we also got sanction for developing nine port townships across Assam for an investment of Rs 1,100 crore,” he added.

Gov demands investigation into Tripura railway tracks sabotage

Three ULFA (I) over ground workers arrested

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Agartala, Jan 27 (IANS): Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy said on Saturday “sabotage” was being attempted on the newly laid broad-gauge AgartalaUdaipur railway line in the state and demanded an investigation. “Cases of sabotage of newly-laid rail track taking place in parts of Tripura. Removal of fish plates and an attempt at sawing through a rail have been reported. I am in touch with General Manager, NFR and the state government,” Roy said in a tweet. Speaking to IANS, the Tripura Governor said: “I came to know about the incident in December end last year after finding the report published in a local newspaper.” Demanding a proper investigation into the matter, Roy said it could have been carried out by anybody...

insurgents or Rohingyas. On January 24, 2017, then Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the 44.76 km new rail line beyond Agartala -- up to the temple city of Udaipur. The rail line section is part of the 114-km Agartala-Sabroom broad gauge line project. NFR General Manager Chahatey Ram, said, “Two incidents of the track tampering were found in early December.” He said in one case, the railway team found the fish plates of the tracks were removed for over a distance of 15-20 metres. “While in another incident, which was reported a week later, there were marks of saw of the tracks which indicated that someone tried to cut the rail,” he said. He also said that the matter was reported to police immediately and a case was lodged.

D imap u r , J a n 2 7 (NPN): In a joint operation, security forces and Assam police apprehended three over ground workers of ULFA(I) in the late evening of January 26 from Kakorani. A press release issued by PRO (Defence) stated that the operation was carried out based on input by Assam Police about likely presence of ULFA cadre in Kakorani, Jagun. Jairampur battalion along with Assam police swiftly launched an operation and apprehended the three over ground workers identified as Ranjit Chutia, Bongday Sabuk Dora and Debemshor Gogoi, the release said. Police confirmed that the individuals had been acting as over ground workers of the banned outfit and are allegedly linked to recent activities of the group in the area, it added.

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IMPHAL, Jan 27: Volunteers of several civil society organisations Saturday evening burnt the effigies of Union home minister Rajnath Singh, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla in Imphal to protest against the alleged failure of Central government to hand over the Pravish Chanam’s death case to CBI. People Action Committee (PAC), North East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) and Youth’s Forum for Protection of Human Rights (YFPHR) has earlier served an ultimatum to the Central government, Manipur government and UP government to hand over the case to the CBI before January 27. However with no positive response from Central

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A cultural troupe presenting folk dance during the beating of retreat held in Imphal’s 1st Manipur Rifles parade ground on Saturday. (NP)

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IMPHAL, Jan 27: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday said that a fast track court to deal exclusively with cases of drug abuse and smuggling will be established soon. The special court will be established to tackle the drug menace and punish the drug smugglers and those who are associated with such business in the state, Singh said. The proposed fast track court will replace the present NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Court to hear all the cases concerning drug. Speaking at the 4th distribution of educational financial assistance for the children of widow’s at Lilong Chajing in Imphal West

district, the chief minister said that state government was considering setting up of a committee to tackle the issue of drug menace in the state. An order regarding the constitution of the committee with state principal secretary (home) as chairman, ADG as vice-chairman and IGs, DCs, SPs as members would be issued, he added. The committee would not look into the rapidly growing menace of drugs among young adults but also check peddling and smuggling of drugs in the state besides tracking down the kingpin of drug smuggling business in the state, he maintained. Also expressing strong concern over the mass poppy cultivation in the hill

areas of the state, the chief minister said that he had given strong instructions to district administrations and police to speed up destruction of illegal cultivation before harvesting. The chief minister also encouraged ministers and MLAs to involve in fighting the drug menace. Biren said, “The essence of doing politics is to render human service with human touch towards bringing an inclusive development. There would be no meaning of having good roads and infrastructure when we don’t have good education, livelihood etc.” “The foremost duty of being a human is to help the downtrodden people, widows, old-aged, homeless people,” Biren added.

Agartala, Jan 27 (IANS): The Tripura Government will hire an air ambulance to ferry officials and security personnel in emergency situations during the February 18 elections to the 60-seat Assembly, an official said here on Saturday. “We have invited bids from reputed companies from across the country operating air ambulance services,” a Transport Department official said. An Election Department official said the Election Commission had directed authorities in electionbound Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland to keep ready air ambulances for emergencies during the Assembly polls. The five-year terms of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura Assemblies expire on March 6, 13, and 14, respectively. Single-phase Assembly polls will be held in Tripura on February 18, and in Nagaland and Meghalaya on February 27. Counting of votes for all three northeastern states with 60-member Assemblies each, will be done on March 3. In Tripura, over 30,000 civil officials would be engaged in conducting the Assembly elections. Besides, the poll panel, on the request of the state government, would deploy more than 30,000 additional central paramilitary forces before the elections.

Irang valley national integration camp

D imap u r , J a n 2 7 (NPN): Irang Valley National Integration, Adventure and Leadership Camp is underway at Tamei under the theme ‘Coming together is a beginning & working together is success.’ The camp which began on January 18 under the aegis of Red Shied Division will conclude on January 29.” Altogether 34 children from Manipur are taking part in the camp. Speaking on the occasion, Major General U Suresh Kumar, YSM, VSM exhorted the children to pursue their dream.

government and state government, volunteers of the three organizations burnt the effigies. The volunteers also shouted various slogans like “We Want Justice”, “Yogi Adityanath Down Down”, “Rajnath Singh Down Down”, “We want CBI Inquiry” etc. It may mention here that on January 17 last, organizations seeking justice to the mysterious death of Chanam had announced that series of mass movement will be launched if the concern authorities fail to hand over the case to the CBI. As announced earlier, youths across the state of Manipur and the region are now prepared to launch a series of agitations protesting against the “racial discrimination towards the Northeast people,” a joint statement of the three or-

Five killed in Tripura road accidents

Agartala, Jan 27 (IANS): Five persons, including two children and two women, have been killed in two road accidents in Tripura, police said on Saturday. “Two children and two women were killed when their auto-rickshaw collided with a Bolero (SUV). Another passenger in the auto-rickshaw was also injured,” a police officer said. The accident occurred in Panisagar in

ganizations said. The burning of the effigies of the three VIPs was the first step to kick off the mass movement and both the Central government and government of Manipur must be aware that the social unrest in the state was invited by them, it added. It may be recalled here

AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CLARIFICATION I, Shri PREM CHHETRI @ PREM BAHADUR KHETRI, Father of KARAN CHHETRI @ SHREEMAN HOM BAHADUR KHETRI, presently residing at Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland permanent resident of Lahorijan Grocery Shop, Lahorijanm Karbianglong, Assam, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under: 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen and presently reside at the above mentioned address. 2. That in my son's Aadhaar Card, bearing No. 6917 2035 2230, his name is entered as KARAN CHHETRI and my name as PREM CHHETRI. 3. Whereas in his LIC, bearing Policy No. 442529558, his name is entered as SHREEMAN HOM BAHADUR KHETRI and my name as PREM BAHADUR KHETRI. 4. And whereas PREM CHHETRI @ PREM BAHADUR KHETRI, both refers to my name and KARAN CHHETRI @ SHREEMAN HOM BAHADUR KHETRI, both refers to my son's, or the same and one person. 5. That henceforth my name shall be used as PREM CHHETRI and my son's name as KARAN CHHETRI. 6. That this Affidavit is made to rectify our different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned for commission/ correction/ acceptance/ change of my name as PREM CHHETRI and my son's name as KARAN CHHETRI in all official records and documents. I verify and solemnly declare/ affirm that the particulars furnished above by me are correct and that I have not concealed or misrepresented any facts. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me by the deponent on 25th Jan., 2018. NOTARY PUBLIC Regd. No. 51175/2018 Date : 25/01/18

that twenty-two-year-old Chanam, who went missing from a concert in Noida on the night of September 8 last year, was found cremated

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I, Shri. S.A. Ngamlao, PS to Shri. Naiba Konyak, Advisor NBDA & State Lotteries would like to make declaration of my resignation from both the primary and active membership of NPF party in the common interest. DP-922

Subject : Request for attachment of the Departmental Offices under Tobu and Mopong to their respective Directorates/ Head Offices at Kohima with delegation of special administrative, technical and financial power to the field officers posted under Tobu and Mopong Sub-Division. Sir,

With reference to the subject cited above, we the undersigned have the honour to state the following for attachment of the Departmental Office under Tobu and Mopong to their respective Directorates/ Head Offices at Kohima with delegation of special administrative, technical and financial power to the field officers posted under Tobu and Mopong Sub-Division to function directly under the HoDs at Kohima and take up developmental matters and administrative problems with Kohima. 1. For approval or to process for any developmental or administrative works, the public of Tobu and Mopong has to travel as far as 190 KMs to Mon and then to Kohima which caused huge inconveniences and unforeseen expenditure to the public. 2. The Departmental Officials are unable to implement the works as per the schedules of the Government which results in depriving the people of the benefits under various Schemes, Programmes and employment opportunities. Therefore, the attachment of the Departmental Office under Tobu and Mopong to their respective Directorates/ Head Offices at Kohima with delegation of special administrative, technical and financial power will bring governance closer to the people and public service at their doorsteps. We strongly urge you to take our appeal with all sincerity and seriousness. Thanking you. Yours Sincerely, (S B POANGBA) Co-Convener, Tobu District Demand Committee

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northern Tripura on Friday night. Police have arrested the auto-rickshaw driver. In another accident at Fireservice Chowmuhani here on Friday night, a young biker was killed after a collision with a Bolero. Police said the biker, who was drunk and riding rashly rammed into another motorcycle -- injuring a couple, before colliding with the car.

Volunteers burning effigies of Union home minister Rajnath Singh, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla in Imphal.

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Guwahati, Jan 27 (PTI): Corporate honchos, including Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Sanghvi and physician Naresh Trehan, will be part of over 4,800 delegates from across the world in first ever global investors summit in Assam. The summit ‘Advantage Assam’, being organised on February 3-4 at a total expenditure of Rs 32 crore, will also witness participation of business leaders and ministers from as many as 20 countries such as the ASEAN nations, the US, Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, UAE and Israel. It “has a unique advantage of being at a strategic geographic location with a strong connectivity network, making it an ideal destination for business with the ASEAN countries. That is why, the objective of the summit is to position Assam as India’s expressway to ASEAN,” Assam Commerce and Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said at a press conference. Advantage Assam will be the largest ever invest-

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Cong raising ‘unwarranted’ controversy over seat: BJP

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): The BJP on Saturday slammed the Congress for kicking up an “unwarranted controversy” over its party chief Rahul Gandhi being given a sixth row seat at the Republic Day Parade and accused him of behaving like a “super VVIP”. “The whole nation celebrated the Republic Day with great fervour yesterday (Friday), but the only jarring note in that celebration was the unwarranted controversy raised by the Congress party keeping its newly elected President at the centre,” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao told media here. “I want to tell the Congress party that we are a democracy and not an aristocracy, and in a democracy a government or a democratic setup acts according to the rules, laws. “It does not function according to individuals,” he said

Narasimha Rao The BJP leader urged the Congress to stop indulging in such “cheap politics” saying that “it does not do any good to Indian democracy and in the new India”. Slamming the Gandhi scion, he said, “Rahul Gandhi is trying to tell the country that I am a super VVIP. And therefore I should be put ahead of everybody else even if I have no position, even if I do not fall in the protocol list.” Rao’s remarks came after the Congress accused the Narendra Modi government of indulging in “cheap politics” by allot-

Rijiju hails people who countered London protest on Kashmir issue NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Saturday hailed those who countered a protest outside the Indian High Commission in London in support of Kashmir freedom on the country’s 69th Republic Day. The Minister also said that fringe elements can’t damage the Indian spirit. “Salute to the Indian patriots in London. The minuscule fringe elements can’t dent the spirit of India. We are all one from Arunachal Pradesh to Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland to Rann of Kutch, and Kanyakumari to Punjab,” Rijiju said in a tweet. Rijiju said “I was very impressed with our zealously patriotic Indian diaspora and enjoyed a warm inter-

Kiren Rijiju action with them, which was organised by the High Commission of India in London”. Clashes erupted outside the Indian High Commission in Central London on Friday evening as British Lord Nazir Ahmed, a pro-Pakistan peer in the House of Lords, organised a black-day protest to demand freedom for Kashmir and Khalistan.

ting the Congress chief a sixth row seat at the parade to which the leaders of 10 Asean nations were invited. “Where is the question of not giving respect to the opposition leaders? Our party believes in value system as we not only follow the rules and traditions but we also ensure the greatest of respect for all our leaders and opposition leaders,” Rao said. Firing salvos at the Congress, Rao said: “Did you follow this tradition? Did you give a seat to our national presidents when you were in power? Did you give them a place in the VVIP enclosure?” “But we never made it an issue, because we are a party with true functions of a democracy,” he said. “Whereas you are a party which claims to have a 133-year old illustrious history, but shame on you if this is your democratic spirit and this is your understanding of democracy,” he added.

Karni again denies role in Gurugram school bus attack NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): Shri Rajput Karni Sena on Saturday once again said that they were not involved in the January 24 Gurugram school bus attack. Addressing a press conference here, Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi said he had evidence to prove that none of their volunteers were part of the attack on the school bus in Gurugram and cinema halls in Ahmedabad and other parts of the country. “We are open to probe by highest of authorities, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Let there be a CBI probe to find out who was behind the attacks,” Kalvi said. He, however, said that the ongoing protest would be intensified and continued till the movie “Padmaavat” was banned. Even on Thursday, Kalvi had said they had no role in the Gurugram bus attack and instead blamed Sanjay Leela Bhansali -- the maker of “Padmaavat” -- and his team for the heinous act.

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13 killed as minibus plunges into Maharashtra river KOLHAPUR (MAHARASHTRA) JAN 27 (IANS): At least 13 persons were killed and three others injured after a minibus fell into a river early on Saturday, an official from Kolhapur Control said. The accident occurred shortly after midnight when a private Tempo Traveller bus with around 16 passengers of three Pune-based families was proceeding from Ratnagiri to Kolhapur. The passengers -- comprising members of the Kedari, Nagre and Barkhade families -- were returning after a thanksgiving pilgrimage to the famed Ganpatipule beach temple in Ratnagiri. Around 12.50 a.m., when it was speeding along the Shivaji Bridge on the Panchganga River, the driver apparently attempted to overtake a vehicle in front of him. Just then, another speeding vehicle suddenly came in from the opposite lane, causing him to lose control and the minibus rammed into the stone barriers before plunging into the river, around 100-feet below. Police and disaster teams were engaged in a massive operation to search and rescue the victims since

The minibus which fell into a river is being pulled out of the water. morning with heavy-duty cranes and dumpers deployed to hoist the bus from the rocky bottom. After nearly 12 hours of efforts, the bus was finally hauled up by a crane from the stony river-bed as thousands of local villagers rushed to view the operations. Two more victims’ bodies were extricated from the bus wreck, and the body of an infant was found from the riverbed by the rescuers. The driver of the minibus also died in the accident. Later, after the autopsies were performed, the bodies were handed to

hundreds of grieving relatives who had reached the place by Saturday afternoon, said police official D.N. Ghorpade of Karveer Police Station. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 to the next of kin of all the deceased victims from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The victims of the tragedy are -- Santosh Babban Barkhade, 45, his daughter Gauri, 16, and Gyaneshwari, 14, while his wife Manisha, 38, is injured and critical in a local hospital. Another family had three casualties, of whom

Chhaya Dinesh Nagre, 41, and Pratik Dinesh Nagre, 14, were killed, while Prajakta Dinesh Nagre, 18, is admitted in a serious condition. The Kedari family bore the brunt of the tragedy which claimed seven family members, including a ninemonth-old infant. They are -- Sachin Bharat Kedari, 34, his daughters Neelam, 8, and seven-year-old Sanskruti, and an infant son, ninemonth old Sanidhya. Besides, other relatives who perished in the tragedy are -- Bhavna Dilip Kedari, 35, Sahil Dilip Kedari 14, Shravani Dilip Kedari, 11.

38 held for anti-’Padmaavat’ violence Ready to chart own course, G U RG AO N, JA N 2 7 (PTI): At least 38 people have been arrested or detained in connection with the violence by fringe Rajput groups against the screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ in Gurgaon, police said today. Gurgaon Police PRO Ravinder Kumar told PTI that the department arrested 24 people for their alleged involvement in violent incidents, and another 14 as part of preventive measures under Section 107/151 of the CrPC, in eight cases. He dismissed social media reports that Muslim youths were detained or arrested, and urged people to not pay attention to rumours, but follow the district administration’s guidelines. Kumar said the people arrested have been sent to ju-

dicial custody by a court. O n We d n e s d ay, a school bus carrying 20-25 students was targeted in Gurgaon and the DelhiJaipur national highway was blocked by supporters of Karni Sena, which is at the forefront of the opposition to the film, and other Rajput fringe groups. Another state-run bus was torched near Bhondsi village. The protesters allege that the movie based on the saga of the 13th-century battle between Maharaja Ratan Singh of Mewar and Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi, distorts history and shows Rani Padmavati in “poor light”, despite historians being divided on whether the queen actually existed. The filmmakers, too, have denied the allegations. The groups nonetheless had threatened the owners of more than 40 multiplexes

and theatres operating in Gurgaon to not screen the film. Fearing trouble in the area, the police had on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders. But the protesters still rampaged through, forcing residents to initially avoid theatres. Today, the police said the situation was under control. “Best efforts are being made by police teams to identify other miscreants involved in previous violent incidents which occurred in different places in the district,” Kumar said. He said a special investigation team, headed by a DCP- rank officer, has been formed to probe the incidents. The SIT will strive to collect scientific evidences and identify the remaining people involved in the violence, he added.

Chandrababu Naidu tells BJP

AMARAVATI, JAN 27 (IANS): Amid strains in the ties with the BJP, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said his TDP is ready to chart its own course if the former is not keen to continue with the alliance. Reacting for the first time to mounting criticism of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) by state leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he said it was for the BJP’s central leadership to control them. Talking to reporters, the TDP chief said he was adhering to coalition “dharma” by reining in his party leaders from reacting to their statements. “Because of coalition dharma, we are keeping quiet,” said Naidu. “If they don’t want us, we will do the ‘namaskaram’ and chart our own course,”

Chandrababu Naidu remarked Naidu. The TDP is coalition partner in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre, and the BJP is sharing power with the TDP in the state. The state leaders of the BJP have been criticising the TDP on various issues. Some of them have even indicated that they were ready to work with the opposition YSR Congress Party.

Punjab Police focussing on ending gangsters’ run : DGP

Suresh Arora the bodies of Gounder and Lahoria still lay. The operation was carried by the Organised Crime Control Unit (OCCU) of the Punjab Police team following specific tip-off that

Gounder and others could be hiding in the area. The police team raided the house located just 50 metres inside Rajasthan, close to the Punjab-Rajasthan border. DGP Arora said that gangsters opened fire at the police team when they realized that they were surrounded. While Gounder was killed inside the house, Lahoria tried to escape by scaling a wall. However, he was shot dead. The third gangster, Sukhpreet Singh, who was injured in the shootout, died while being taken to

the civil hospital in Abohar (in Punjab). The house where the shootout took place is owned by the family of gangster Lakhwinder Singh Lakha. He was arrested by the police following the encounter. Police recovered weapons and ammunition from the spot. Assistant Inspector General Gurmeet Singh Chauhan said that two police personnel, including a sub-inspector and assistant sub-inspector, were injured in the shootout and have been admitted to hospital in Faridkot. Gounder was

evading arrest since November 2016 when he made a sensational escape from the maximum-security Nabha Central Jail in Punjab along with five other prisoners, including two terrorists. While Punjab Police rearrested four escapees in a few months, Gounder remained on the run. He continued to taunt Punjab Police with regular Facebook updates while on the run. Gounder was suspected to be behind a fatal attack on another notorious gangster Sukha Kahlwan near Phagwara town, 135 km from here, in January 2015.

Two killed, nine India, Cambodia sign four agreements injured in clashes

Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen with Narendra Modi on Saturday. NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): India and Cambodia on Saturday signed four agreements, including

on a credit line for a water resource development project and on prevention of human trafficking, fol-

lowing delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cambodian counterpart

Hun Sen here. A credit line agreement of $36.92 million was signed between the EXIM Bank of India and the Cambodian government to finance the Stung Sva Hab Water Resource Development Project, according to the External Affairs Ministry. A cultural exchange programme with Cambodia for the years 2018-2022 was signed which seeks to promote cultural exchange and strengthen the friendly relations between India and Cambodia. An agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters was signed which is aimed at improving the effectiveness of both countries in the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crimes

through cooperation and legal assistance in criminal matters. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed on cooperation for prevention of human trafficking. It seeks to increase the bilateral cooperation on the issues of prevention, rescue and repatriation related to human trafficking. Hun Sen, who arrived here on Wednesday to participate in the Commemorative Summit to mark 25 years of the India-Association of Southeast Nations (Asean) Dialogue Partnership and was among the all 10 heads of government or state of Asean nations to be guests of honour in this year’s Republic Day celebrations, extended his trip to that of a bilateral state visit on Saturday.

in Kashmir

S R I NAG A R , JA N 2 7 (IANS): At least two civilians were killed and nine others sustanined wounds on Saturday in clashes with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district. The two youths sustained bullet wounds after a mob pelted stones at the vehicles of the security forces in Ganowpora village of Shopian district in south Kashmir, police said. Both succumbed while being shifted to hospital for treatment. Tension has gripped the area as senior civil and police officers rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. Two days ago, a youth was killed and two women were injured during a gunfight between militants holed up and the security forces in the same district.

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CHANDIGARH, JAN 27 (IANS): Fresh from the success of eliminating three gangsters, including the ‘most wanted’ Vicky Gounder, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Suresh Arora said on Saturday the force is focussing on ending the run of gangsters in the state. Punjab Police raided a house in a village in a remote area of Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan, bordering Punjab, on Friday evening in which Vicky Gounder, one of Punjab’s most wanted gangsters, was killed along with two of

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 51 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018

Imbalanced growth

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here was nothing much that the state government could crow about in its achievements during the past year and also frankly, the past several years, especially in the infrastructure development and connectivity sectors, as mentioned in the Governor’s speech on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day. In the speech, the Governor had highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and connectivity vis-a-vis Act East policy of the government of India. The other point mentioned was delays in completion of infrastructural projects owing to the problem of land acquisition because land owners were unwilling to give land. The issue of infrastructural projects in Nagaland has faced stiff challenge from land owners. The situation in Nagaland is different because all lands belong to the communities and protected as per the Article 371A. In Nagaland, the government does not own “even an inch” of land (to borrow a phrase from some individuals in Dimapur) and land acquisition has become a problem when land owners refuse to give land. The other problem is the exorbitantly high rates charged for the land which the government find very difficult to agree to. In many cases, land acquisition gets bogged down because of the compensation rate. Road development also become affected due to land acquisition problems. In other states like Meghalaya, Mizoram or Arunachal Pradesh even if tribal communities own lands, the governments as per the land regulation acts are able to acquire land at fixed rates. The ultimate beneficiaries are the people as development brings manifold benefits. The other point mentioned in the speech pertained to the potential of organic farming in Nagaland, which is located in one of the 25 ‘hot spot-diversity areas of the world.’ Actually there are ‘35 (not 25) biodiversity hotspots’ identified and most of which occur in tropical forests. These biodiversity hotspots represent just 2.3% of Earth’s land surface, but within them they contain around 50% of the world’s endemic plant species and 42% of all terrestrial vertebrates. Organic farming has potential Nagaland being located in one of the these bio-diversity hotspots. The Governor also mentioned tourism as a potential for supplementing economic growth. Whatever has been mentioned in the speech bear significance to building a sound foundation for overall socio-economic growth of Nagaland. There is need to seriously analyse the factors responsible for failing to achieve the desired sustainable level for development. A re-look at the objectives and achievements of the state through the decades could provide useful inputs but to appreciate that, there is need to think “out of the box” or, out of the official bureaucratic thinking. It is time the government sought the help of acknowledged experts and to think out of the box. In the end, private entrepreneurship is the only option not merely for self-sustenance or employment but for economic progress, not restricted to profits but nurturing entrepreneurship. Planners tinkering with socio-economic areas through populist rhetoric need to realise that their eagerness to please their five-year term political masters makes less economic or social sense and more nonsense. Enlightenment among society’s reputed and influential organisations such as- church leaders, social and voluntary organisations -is needed for action towards getting back to basics, to create a conducive atmosphere, for getting back on the rails of good governance and sow seeds of long term economic development, without which no progress can be achieved.

DailyDevotion Look Again and Think Do not worry about your life… —Matthew 6:25 A warning which needs to be repeated is that “the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches,” and the lust for other things, will choke out the life of God in us (Matthew 13:22). We are never free from the recurring waves of this invasion. If the frontline of attack is not about clothes and food, it may be about money or the lack of money; or friends or lack of friends; or the line may be drawn over difficult circumstances. It is one steady invasion, and these things will come in like a flood, unless we allow the Spirit of God to raise up the banner against it. “I say to you, do not worry about your life….” Our Lord says to be careful only about one thing— our relationship to Him. But our common sense shouts loudly and says, “That is absurd, I mustconsider how I am going to live, and I must consider what I am going to eat and drink.” Jesus says you must not. Beware of allowing yourself to think that He says this while not understanding your circumstances. Jesus Christ knows our circumstances better than we do, and He says we must not think about these things to the point where they become the primary concern of our life. Whenever there are competing concerns in your life, be sure you always put your relationship to God first. “Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34). How much trouble has begun to threaten you today? What kind of mean little demons have been looking into your life and saying, “What are your plans for next month— or next summer?” Jesus tells us not to worry about any of these things. Look again and think. Keep your mind on the “much more” of your heavenly Father (Matthew 6:30).

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It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. ~ Elizabeth Kenny

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018

Post-mortem

Brief life sketch of Dr. T. Ao, the first Naga Olympian

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alimeren Ao, popularly known as Dr. T. Ao was born to Reverend Subongwati Ningdangri and his wife, Maongsangla Changkilari on 28th January 1918 at Changki village in the then Naga Hills of the undivided state of Assam. He was the fourth of eleven children. From an early age, T. Ao showed a great love for the game of football. The Impur playground would be bustling with bare-footed, noisy, young boys dribbling improvised balls made out of anything that worked – rags tied into balls, balls woven out of cane-strips or even pomelos – as a real football was hard to come by. T. Ao would watch older and better players on the field and would imitate them. He had his fair share of rebuke from his teachers when his studies faltered. His strong Christian upbringing made him morally conscientious and he did not neglect his studies. He completed his Middle-English School commendably before going on to High School at Jorhat in 1934. At Jorhat Christian High School, he gained exposure to the finer points of football and was introduced to track and field events and volley-ball. In 1937, his last year in Jorhat he won the Best Sportsman Trophy in the Inter-High School Tournament. He was also in the School Football Team and, with him in the defense, won most of the matches they played. It was while he was in Jorhat that T. Ao lost his father. He languished for about three months in hospital before succumbing to the disease. In one of his lucid moments, the Reverend expressed his wish for his son to become a doctor. The Reverend breathed his last on the 11th November, 1935. In 1938, T. Ao matriculated in the First Division with distinction. T. Ao joined Cotton College, Guwahati for his Intermediate Science. Soon, he was in the College Football Team and represented the College in all the matches that year. Being of good height, a winning smile, a charming personality and being gregarious by nature,

he was unanimously elected the General Secretary (Athletics & Sports) of the College. T. Ao noticed that football was very popular in Guwahati. He trained each evening alongside other footballers in the field. Towards the end of the year, an incident occurred which made him seriously think of giving up football altogether. In a match against a local club, a player drove both fists together into his jaw as T. Ao headed the ball. A terrific crack was heard even by the spectators. He found that he couldn’t open his mouth and was taken to the hospital where he was x-rayed. It was found that he had a fractured jaw and had to be hospitalized for a whole month, feeding only on soup and liquid foods. Despite the vicious attack, it was observed that T. Ao maintained his composure and behaved admirably towards his attacker. He even helped him up to his feet. It had been an ugly and wicked introduction to unscrupulous gamesmanship. From then on he dealt with such ruthless players intelligently. In 1939, he was fit again and in fine form. The College Team won all the trophies that were run in Guwahati that year. The icing on the cake was that they beat the Murari Chand College Team (a rival college) at Sylhet, which had till then, beaten Cotton College for thirteen successive years. By this time, T. Ao was also playing for the reputed Maharana Club of Guwahati. His skill with the ball was much appreciated and sought after. He improved his athletic performance and won the Individual Championship Trophy of Cotton College for three continuous years. He also represented his College in athletics and while he was there, held the un-official Indian record of 23 feet in Long Jump for several years. Alongside his involvement with sports, T. Ao passed his I.Sc. in 1940 but failed to get the coveted Government of Assam Scholarship to study medicine. He joined B.Sc (Physics) in Cotton College and completed a year of the course. He was awarded the Scholarship in 1942, and got ad-

Dr. T. Ao (sitting centre) with First Indian Olympic Football Team, 1948. (DIPR) mitted in the Carmichael Medical College, (now R.G. Kar Medical College), Calcutta. He was soon made a member of the renowned Mohun Bagan Club and played for the Club for nine years (1943-51) and captained it for two years. He also represented the Indian Team against the European ones. With him in the team, Bengal won the Provincial Santosh Trophy in 1945 at Bombay. Whenever opportunity presented itself, T. Ao participated in athletics. He won the Individual Championship in Athletics of Calcutta University for two years (1946 and 1947). It was while in Medical College that T. Ao was offered to Captain the Indian Football Team to the London Olympics, 1948. At the Opening Ceremony, on the 29th of July at Wembly Stadium, London, T. Ao was the Flag Bearer for the Indian Contingent. Their first match was with the Burmese Football Team but the Indians were given a walkover. So they went on to meet the French Team. The score stood at 1-1 till France scored the winner at the 89th minute. The French had been given a run for their money – and that, too, by the barefooted Indians! At a press conference, shortly after, the Indians were asked why they played barefooted. The ever witty T. Ao said, “Well, you see, we play football in India, whereas you play

‘Be a job giver, not a job seeker’ (From previous issue) zone collecting salaries withThe terrible crisis of “un- out work or office attendance employment” problem due which robs our dignity, self-reto lack of self enterprise in spect, integrity, purpose of life, Nagaland arises owing to the direction of God and pushes us fact that parents as well as towards a devalued community educational institutions incul- at large. Reportedly, in a certain cates job oriented education department, if the entire office only and do not stress on self staff were to attend office on entrepreneurship, resulting in the same day, then the fenced our children becoming “job office premises would not have seekers” instead of being job enough standing space. Our givers, masters and owners. identity, dignity, integrity and In this context, I am not dis- originality are much more imcouraging public employment portant than just easy money. through competitive examina- Where do we stand? Seriously dwelling on the tions, rather, the GenNext should strive to become the issue, it becomes our duty to best public servants delivering help, guide and show leaderthe goods that is expected of ship to GenNext so as to make a public servant with utmost them discover the latent potenintegrity and commitment to tial in themselves. They are their people, which in itself is fully loaded with talents and well equipped by faith in God an enterprise. In pursuance of such edu- to pursue any profession of cation, our children are sent their choice. The failure to recto the various metros and ognize their worth is the probeven abroad and ultimately, lem of the day. For instance, it to finance them, we are com- was Moses’ understanding of pelled to sell out our land to the God’s immense power and his corrupt rich. Thus, many re- unfaltering relationship with nowned landlords and farmers God that saved the Israelites have become almost landless or in their crisis when they were even landless and consequently, caught between multitudes of they too become jobless. Such Egyptian soldiers and the Red cases can be seen in the fertile Sea. Let us carefully examine foothill belts of Dimapur and our lives. No one would solve Peren districts in particular. our problems unless we play To cite an instance, a village our part. Our children are not crein Medziphema area has 150 households where only five ated by God to be ‘job seekers’, own TRC fields today and like- they only need to recognize and wise there are so many villages activate dormant talents, dorin Dimapur, Jalukie, and Peren mant seeds or dormant quality area where such instances can in them. The giant has to be be found. We as parents, by our awakened, seeds watered and own action, create a notion in qualities nurtured. Then they our children that there is no will know the higher philosolife without a government job phy of being created by God or they would not be able to get in His own image and likeness. married unless one is employed This inheritance is divinity in itself in today’s complex world. in the government set up. We talk of independence Nagaland is not a landlocked but this culture of government state, it is the gateway to SE job dependency has brought Asia. In the Global village, us far too many appointments foreign merchandise goes to even when there is no vacancy all over India via Mandalayor work in the departments. We Tamu (Myanmar) and Moreh thereby deceive others as well (Manipur). Nagaland is a land as ourselves in our comfort of untold opportunity and Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any

potentiality. We only need to do things within our reach sincerely with utmost integrity, then God will use us to do extraordinary things and it will work out miraculously beyond our expectation. “There are no hopeless situations but only hopeless men. Hopeless people are our problem.” The quality of life we need today is the degree and intensity to which a set of inherent characteristic of human character, physical, mental, emotional balance and value system fulfill and satisfy the achievement, esteem and self actualization needs of one self. “The greatest force in life is the hunger and search for the meaning of life”. It is our responsibility as parents, leaders and teachers to help the GenNext to utilize their full potential to be masters, owners, entrepreneurs and not slaves and job seekers. Casualness or procrastination has no place in this competitive world. “He sees your every step” and blesses you for being honest in small matters. The past cannot be changed. The present and the future are in our hands. God is asking for what one has got. Let one find out what is available within reach. Genuine care can do miracles. The plethora of challenges we have evinced to harness our children’s boundless energies, so as to empower them to create a benchmarking niche in this golden era of exponential economic development phase of our state is to freely discuss all matters with them and encourage them. The virtues that we need to encourage in our children are, ‘Hard Work’, ‘Discipline’, ‘Integrity’ and ‘Consistency’ so as to be masters, job givers to re-make our Nagaland. (Concluded) Kuolachalie Seyie, Hidden Forests, Rü eizou, IG Stadium Kohima

BOOTBALL!” There was a roar of approval from the British crowd who loved a ready wit! The next day, that comment was splashed in the newspapers of London. The British were highly impressed by the barefooted Indian footballers and the Team was invited to a dinner by none other than the Queen of England. While there, T. Ao was offered to join the Arsenal Football Club but he politely declined. Thereafter, the Indian Football Team went on to play a number of exhibition matches in Wales and later, in Holland, Europe. People were really curious and eager to watch these barefooted players in action. T. Ao completed his MBBS in 1950 and became the first Naga to do so. In 1951, as Captain, he led the Indian Football Team on a tour to the Far East. They played exhibition matches in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Dacca. It was also his final year in playing active football for Mohun Bagan. The next year, declining an offer to become a Captain (Medical Corps) in the Indian Army, he joined the Medical College at Dibrugarh as Registrar (ENT). In 1953, while Nagaland was still a part of Assam, the Government posted him as Medical Superintendent to the Kohima Hospital, where he treated, operated on and cured patients. When Nagaland

attained Statehood in 1963, Dr. T. Ao became the first Naga Director of Health Services and held this post till retirement in 1978. Though in service, his zeal for sports did not diminish. He encouraged local football talents, organized the Medical Football Team and took a keen interest in local tournaments. In 1968 he was selected a member of the All India Football Selection Committee. He became a member of the All India Council of Sports and the Nagaland Sports Council. He picked up the game of badminton in his later years and was a member of the Nagaland Badminton Association. Dr. T. Ao married a Staff Nurse, Deikim Doungel, whom he met in Kohima and married in 1956. They were blessed with four children – two daughters and two sons. He passed away after a brief illness on 13th September 1998, leaving behind a legacy of laudable achievements. At a time when there were practically no facilities or infrastructure available, Dr. T. Ao set an example of a man whose hard work and commitment propelled him towards achieving excellence in the twin disciplines of sports and academics. It is hoped that the people of the North East will keep alive the memory of this legendary sportsman to serve as an inspiration for future generations. This was what Dr. T. Ao had to say of sports - “Sports play a very important role in Education. Generally, people consider Sports to be something not important and this to be a mere adjunct to the education system. A sound education system should not base solely upon the development of the mind but it should be based on development of the body also. The fact that sports can play an important role in the education system can hardly be challenged; sports is potentially an integral part of it. Sports is considered the universal language which infuses in the people a sense of national solidarity.” (Excerpt from his article “Sports”) (A DIPR feature)

Paradox: a reasoned exposition of posterity

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he deluge of shallow and uncertain rhetoric seems to have consumed the political atmosphere of Nagaland, yet once. With the talks to resume after election, has really left a dent of uncertainty to the previous almost development of feasible negotiation based on mutual understanding and incorporation of views and ideas for conclusive conclusion, among all the parties and the people. Due to the vast array of sensitive issues involved, a solution of kind would require of outmost analysis and comprehension and mutual trust, but without an effort on everyone’s part, one can only cry aloud … there would not be. The people of Nagaland should also realize this that the enormity of our problems cannot be solved by any political party alone, through our legislative assembly. We don’t have the luxury to exempt ourselves from all our problems and transcend towards normal and free life, not without a conclusive solution. Another postulating question is … why should it take another decade or eons more? Yet again, do we heed the peril of bliss in being unconversant; keeping on disagreeing without an effort to find common grounds; there was the former, then later and cohesively loop unresolved; to stray apropos shallow inundating conjectures; to

accept the regular orthodox notion of—pretentious conceiving of ignoring the problems exist and dare exhibit propensity and resolution only the problems shouldn’t be confronted, tough endurance it is... Our comprehension of present position based on unfolding events and concurrences, its root causes and impacts of the aftermath, is not limited like the leaf blown by the wind—the next thing a writer comments in the dailies – but comprehension will never cease to digress on what could be astute for the whole of people to rule out lamenting certain prospects that harbors not bearings indefinitely. The Indo-Naga conflict should best not be compromised by overwhelming of narrow and shallow cause and interest. If the commencement of election has been treated as a separate entity from the ongoing political negotiations for the protracted conflict between the Nagas and GOI, then there could not be any reason to hinder the talks pursued as well. Both India and the Nagas could only envisage a future of possibilities and profound mutual coexistence only after a conclusive settlement – there is no secondary option with the problems still existing amongst our own devised agendas. Liberal Democratic People of Nagaland

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Preserving nature around us

We have an almost genetic predilection towards harming nature for our needs. Once upon a time, the needs were few and the population was small. As time has passed, the population has increased and needs have been mostly met, but the compulsion to harm has not entirely disappeared. It is a joy to hear the chirping of a flock of birds or to see a deer run past the road you are travelling in. The hope is that, we can do this without someone quickly scrambling for a catapult or gun or in “extenuating circumstances”, even quickly scrambling for throw-able stones. It would be nice to behold the grandeur of a grand old tree as you go past it and know that no one has wondered how much money it would fetch if converted into planks. Although the government machinery may be helpless, maybe local village councils can impose seasons for hunting and fishing to allow them to propagate. This may be good for the ecology and even provide the hunters and fishers better seasonal returns. Ago, Dimapur

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Delhi traders’ calls for shutdown on Feb 2-3 against sealing drive

CAIT calling out bandh in the street of Delhi over the sealing drive on February 2-3.

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday slammed the MCD Monitoring Committee over the sealing drive, saying it was behaving like a “dictator” and announced a 48-hour ‘Delhi Trade Bandh’ on February 2-3. The CAIT also demanded the central government bring in a Bill in Parliament to protect Delhi trade and traders from the sealing drive, being carried out by BJP-led MCD. “The bandh has been

called by the CAIT. The traders have demanded the Union government bring a bill in the current session of Parliament to protect Delhi trade and traders from the onslaught of sealing,” the traders’ body said in a statement. “On February 2-3, traders will take out a protest march and will hold ‘dharna’ in their respective markets. Prior to this, the traders will ‘gherao’ Delhi MPs and MLAs and will submit their memorandum,” it said. The statement said that a memoranda would

also be given to prominent leaders of all political parties. Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General, CAIT said the shutdown decision was taken at a meeting of Delhi traders held at the Constitution Club in the national capital, which was attended by leaders of about 500 trade associations of the city. “The CAIT alleged that the Monitoring Committee (of the MCD) is behaving like a super administrative authority, least bothered about legality of

any premises and more interested in sealing business establishments. Such an attitude of the Committee is not less than a dictator,” informed Khandelwal. The traders’ body has sought intervention from the central government in the matter of sealing of business establishments in the national capital. “This is a very sorry state of affairs and time has come for the central government to intervene in such affairs now. The CAIT delegation will meet the Home Minister, Minister of Urban Development and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in this regard besides taking the agitation further,” the CAIT said. On Tuesday, more than seven lakh traders across Delhi observed a shutdown to protest the sealing drive in the city and demanded the government should bring out an amnesty ordinance to protect traders. The sealing drive, according to the traders’ body, was in violation of statutory provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.

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‘Kejriwal should provide jobs to kin of Bawana fire tragedy’ NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): The women’s wing of the Delhi Congress on Saturday staged a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence demanding government jobs for the kin of the Bawana fire victims and also to ensure that female workers in factories are not paid below the minimum wages. Hundreds of Delhi Congress women’s wing workers, led by party’s city women wing chief Sharmistha Mukherjee, gathered outside Kejriwal’s residence here in the Civil Lines area of north Delhi and raised slogans against him. Speaking to IANS, Mukherjee said, “We are protesting here to demand justice for the victims of the Bawana fire tragedy and also a government job to their kin.” Mukherjee’s remarks came in the wake of a major fire at a Bawana plastics warehouse last week, which was also used to store firecrackers. At least 17 people, including 10 women, were burnt to death or asphyxiated and 30 others were injured in the fire. She said her party

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has demanded that the Delhi government ensure minimum wages along with a safe and good environment for the women factory workers. “After the fire tragedy when we visited and spoke to the women workers there, they told us that they were only paid about Rs 6,000 a month, whereas the minimum wage in Delhi is prescribed at over Rs 15,000,” she said. She said the women workers told them that they were not given any benefit of government rules like maternity leave etc. “Thus we demand that Kejriwal’s government must provide women with all the government facilities which are their right, including maternity leave,” she said.

News in brief DC & DEO Phek informs: Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Election Officer (DEO) Phek, Shanavas C, has directed vehicles requisitioned under respective jurisdictions for conduct of general election 2018, Phek to report to Local Ground, Phek Town. According to DIPR report, the vehicles requisitioned should report as per the listed schedule: Meluri and Chozuba on February 23, 9 a.m.; Phek Sadar & Phek Town, Pfutsero and Chizami on February 24, 9 a.m. It has been further informed that reporting date of January 30 as intimated earlier stands cancelled. ZGKD prayer fellowship: Zhekiye Ghami Kuphoshukulu Dimapur (ZGKD) would be holding prayer fellowship programme cum inclusion of job card photo session on January 28, 2 p.m. at the residence of its banker, Er (Retd). N.Shikaho Zhimomi. All the household family members have been requested to attend the programme. GPRN/ NSCN condoles: GPRN/NSCN union territory has mourned the demise of late Ahovi G Awomi, leacy, son of late Ghotovi Awomi, from Ahoyi village Dimapur who passed away on January 19. Union territory conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace. ADC & DEO Pughoboto informs: ADC & DEO Avelu Ruho has informed all the recognised political parties under 13-Pughoboto A/C that the first level of randomization of EVMs and VVPAT for the general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly would be carried out on January 28, 3 p.m. at ADC office. All the recognised political parties have been directed to send representatives for the same. Lost & found: A male dog (Labrador) with red colour collar without leash has been found at Supply Colony, Dimapur. Rightful owner has been asked to contact at 8974763886, 7005337505.

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AHMEDABAD, JAN 27 (PTI): Senior Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil today wrote to Gujarat Governor O P Kohli, saying he shouldn’t allow the BJP government in the state to appoint Parliamentary Secretaries. Gohil claimed that Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was planning to appoint parliamentary secretaries to appease some disgruntled BJP MLAs who could not find place in the ministry. The governor must not give his assent for these appointments as the post is unconstitutional and it will amount to a contempt of court, the Congress leader said. The Supreme Court, in its July 26, 2017 order, had held that a state government has no right to appoint a parliamentary secretary, Gohil said. “To contain dissatisfaction in his party, the chief minister, despite being aware of the Supreme Court’s order, is talking about appointing a number of parliamentary secretaries which is against Constitution and will amount to

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a contempt of court,” the Congress leader said. Past BJP governments in Gujarat appointed parliamentary secretaries to favour party MLAs, he said. “It is learnt that the BJP is going to appoint parliamentary secretaries to manage growing dissent in the party,” Gohil claimed. The issue of legal status of parliamentary secretaries came to the fore recently when President Ram Nath Kovind approved disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs in Delhi upon the recommendation by the Election Commission. The EC said the post of parliamentary secretary which they held was an `office of profit’.

(From p-1) Yitachu said the NLA passed a resolution for deferment of elections as an appeal to the government of India and EC to acknowledge the right of Naga people for selfdetermination. He also said if there was a desire for a popular institution to be on hand for handling the solution and serve as linkage with people, then there was no option but to put a popular institution in place. Advisor AAP, Sushil Kumar also assured the party’s support for the issue but cautioned the CCNTHCO that the 1998 situation should not be repeated. NPP vice president (Youth Wing), Katoho Sukhalu said the party stood with the Naga organisations in letter and in spirit for a peaceful solution to the Naga political issue. Earlier, CCNTHCO convenor, Theja Therieh highlighted the January 25 meeting stating political parties like INC, Nagaland Congress, NDPP and JDU had expressed support to the once voice on solution before election.

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been set up in the village as a precautionary measure, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate added. Meanwhile, the district administration has ordered a probe into the incident. A team led by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) will conduct the probe. Bagicha sub-divisional police officer and the chief medical and health officer (CMHO) will be other members of the probe team, Baghel added.

NEW DELHI, JAN 27 (IANS): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said as long as corruption exists, India cannot grow in the desired manner and to root out graft, people need to change their “tendency”. “As long as corruption exists, we cannot grow the way we want to grow and cannot reach the targeted

level of growth. When corruption increases, income disparity increases, social unrest also rise,” Singh said. He was speaking at the launch of the book “On the Trail of the Black”, edited by Bibek Debroy and Kishore Arun Desai. “We will make maximum possible procedural reforms and changes, to

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RAIPUR, JAN 27 (PTI): Three persons died and 12 others, including six women, fell sick after allegedly consuming toxic home-made alcohol in tribal-dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, an official said today. The district administration has ordered a probe into the incident. The incident took place yesterday in Sahidad village under Bagicha block when some local tribal families consumed

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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS): The direct benefit transfer (DBT) mechanism in various government schemes have helped the government save around Rs 65,000 crore (over $10 billion), NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said here on Saturday. “A l l g o v e r n m e n t schemes should be linked to DBT, or else corruption cannot be eliminated. Currently around 300 schemes are implemented through DBT, benefiting around 41 crore people,” Kanth said at the launch of the book “On the Trail of the Black”, edited by Bibek Debroy and Kishore Arun Desai. Talking about ease of doing business in the country, Kant said the

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While a final outcome is expected in the budget next week, sources said, merely offering tax concessions may not work as several industries are operating at 70% capacity utilisation and will not invest afresh until idle capacity is put to use, since they have already set aside funds and are paying interest on loans taken for the investment. In addition, with several companies across sectors grappling with massive bad debt problem, investment is unlikely to resume only due to tax concessions on offer, said a tax consultant. For a government going into election in just

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highways minister Nitin Gadkari earlier this week, sources told TOI. The agency is, however, looking at options to help the government and is considering separate special purpose vehicles for clubbing projects and companies can then tap the equity market to raise funds. Already, companies such as IL&FS have used the route to raise funds. DEA was seeing the corporatisation as a revenue-yielding move for the government and hoped to enable NHAI to raise money through an initial public offering.

government has done away with around 1,200 old laws which were not relevant and it should also simplify processes for businesses by reducing the government forms to just a single page. “No form should be more than that of one page, no rule should be more than that of two

pages and no act should be longer than three pages,” he added. Bibek Debroy who also heads the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister pointed out the drawback of the Prevention of Corruption Act. “The problem with the Prevention of Corruption, the amendment (for which) is still pending... is that it does not punish the malafied intentions adequately...but simultaneously does not also protect bonafide decision-makers,” he said. “If you do not protect the bonafied decision-makers, the consequence will be complete risk aversion and people will not take (required) decisions,” he added.

Stressed loans shrink for first time since 2015

MUMBAI, Jan 27 (Agencies): Stock of soured bank loans shrank slightly in the quarter to September last year, the first pullback since a drive to clean up record levels of bad debt began in 2015 and signalling that tighter rules and a new bankruptcy code may be starting to show results. Stressed loans — which include non-performing as well as restructured or

Finmin’s plan to corporatise Budget 2018: Govt looks at tax sops to revive private investment DELHI, Jan 27 told TOI. ministry have pitched for a over a year, creating jobs is NHAI put on backburner NEW (Agencies): Ahead of The idea is to provide similar proposal. seen to be crucial as public NEW DELHI, Jan 27 (Agencies): The finance ministry’s proposal to corporatise National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been put on the backburner as the government did not want to upset the current arrangement, amid view that the move will not result in major gains. Apart from the department of economic affairs (DEA), other wings of the government were not in favour of the plan, which was dropped, at least for the time being, after a meeting between finance minister Arun Jaitley and transport and

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Indicating further cuts in GST rates, Jaitley said this stabilisation of the GST structure offered the government an opportunity to increase its base and rationalise its structure as it continued to evolve. The GST Council had, in its meeting on January 18, decided to slash the GST rate on 54 services and 29 items. In its November 10 meeting, the council had removed 178 items from the highest 28 per cent category while cutting tax on all restaurants outside starredhotels to 5 per cent. The Finance Minister said: “In income tax, the base has become larger; it’s bound to enlarge. And, therefore, charging higher rates from few selected groups -- which is traditionally been done -- is an area which has been changing.”

till February 4. Speaking on the occasion, Jerome Saigot, managing director, Nissan India, said, “The iconic Nissan GT-R demonstrates our brand promise of ‘Innovation and Excitement’. We are delighted to bring GT-R to our fans and customer in North-East for the first time through a road show. This initiative is a testimony of our commitment towards customers through an evolving range of dynamic and exciting new models.” Produced at Nissan’s state of the art plant in Tochigi, Japan, the 2017 Nissan GT-R is an epitome of Nissan’s technology and design. Equipped with the V-Motion grille, a one-ofits-kind aerodynamic performance and packed with intricately crafted interiors, the GT-R offers customers every flavour of the extraordinary

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Notably, the net direct tax collections witnessed an increase of 18.7 per cent till January 15 this fiscal compared with the corresponding period last year. The Minister said the the role of the Customs Department was also evolving with the changing nature of the economy and the increased availaibility of technological tools. “In customs also, tariffs have been rationalised. (Due to) the increased focus on ‘Make in India’, plus availability of a large number of goods and commodities within the country, the nature of Customs Department itself has changed.” Jaitley said the Customs Department was facing the twin challenges of detection along with facilitation. “The department has twin role to play. You ought to have a detection machinery in place so as to ensure that tax evasion does not take place. At the same time, you have to be a trade facilitator which makes entry into borders easy,” he said. “It is in the larger interest of domestic economy to ensure that trade facilitation takes place.” He said the department had to find a balance between the two seemingly contradictory roles.

DIMAPUR, Jan 27 (NPN): Nissan GT-R, the iconic super car enthralled sports car fans in Nagaland. The legendary sports car was displayed at Nili Nissan as part of 12-day roadshow which kick started on January 22 in Dimapur. The iconic Nissan GT-R also saw an incredible turnout of fans during its second halt at Nigla Nissan in Itanagar. Regarded as one of the world’s best handling machines, the Nissan GT-R will be on display from January 27-29 at Dhaanvi Nissan, Nagaon in Assam. During the roadshow, Nissan customers and sports car fans can experience the epitome of Nissan’s technology, design and driving pleasure of GT-R. The next pit stop of Nissan GT-R roadshow will be at Binod Nissan, Guwahati from January 30

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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS): Days after the GST collections picked up after falling for two straight months, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the GST structure had stabilised, which offered an opportunity to further rationalise tax rates and increase the tax base. Ahead of the Union Budget announcement on February 1, the Minister also hinted at some relief for taxpayers as he made a case for rationalisation of direct tax structure considering the fact that “the tax base has expanded”. “The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has brought about total change in the tax structure of indirect taxes within the country,” Jaitley said at the Investiture Ceremony and International Customs Day 2018 here. “Compared with what has happened across the world, it has stabilised in a much shorter period in India,” he said. Jaitley’s remarks come days after the central government announced that the GST collections had picked up after falling for two straight months and touched Rs 86,703 crore in December compared with Rs 80,808 crore in November.

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95 killed, 158 wounded in Kabul blast

Kabul, Jan 27 (AFP): An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul today, killing at least 95 people and wounding 158 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the wartorn city in recent years. The Taliban-claimed assault -- the second carried out by the militant group in the Afghan capital in a week -- triggered chaotic scenes as terrified survivors fled the area scattered with body parts, blood and debris, and hospitals were overwhelmed by the large number of wounded. It came as both the insurgents and the Islamic State group have escalated their attacks on Kabul, one of the deadliest places in Afghanistan for civilians. An AFP reporter saw “lots of dead and wounded” civilians in the Jamuriate hospital, which is metres away from the blast and where medical staff struggled to treat the bloodied men, women and children lying on the floor in corridors. Health ministry spokesman Waheed Majroh told AFP that the toll “now stands at 95 dead, 158 wounded”, shortly after the interior ministry

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warned that an earlier death toll of 63 could rise. The blast happened in an area where several high-profile organisations, including the European Union, have offices. Members of the EU delegation in Kabul were in their “safe room” and there were no casualties, an official told AFP. The force of the explosion shook windows of buildings at least two kilometres away and caused some low-rise structures in the immediate vicinity to collapse. The suicide bomber passed through at least one checkpoint in the ambulance, saying he was taking a patient to Jamuriate hospital, an interior ministry spokesman told AFP.

“At the second checkpoint he was recognised and blew his explosive-laden car,” Nasrat Rahimi said. Rahimi told a news conference that most of the victims were civilians. He said the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani Network was responsible and four suspects had been arrested. Twenty minutes before the blast an AFP reporter saw police checking ambulances several hundred metres from the scene of the explosion, as the drivers and patients stood on the street. Ambulances are rarely checked in the city. The International Committee of the Red Cross in Afghanistan condemned the use of an ambulance

Kurds protest Turkish Syria offensive

Kurdish protesters hold placards branding Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a “terrorist” over Ankara’s offensive in northern Syria. COLOGNE (GERMANY), JAN 27 (AGENCIES): Hundreds of Kurds took to the streets of Cologne on Saturday in protest over Turkey’s offensive in northern Syria, as German officials warned against tensions between the country’s huge Kurdish and Turkish communities. The protest, which organisers expect will see up to 20,000 participants, came a week after Turkish special forces and allied Syrian rebels launched an assault targeting Kurdish militia the People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria, reports AFP.

China opposes Japan’s Diaoyu claim

Beijing, Jan 27 (IANS): A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday reiterated China’s position on the Diaoyu Islands, expressing “strong dissatisfaction” with Japan’s latest move to claim the islands. Spokesperson Hua Chunying was responding to media reports that the Japanese government had opened an exhibition in Tokyo on Thursday to showcase Japan’s claim for the islands, Xinhua news agency reported. “Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islets have been Chinese territory since ancient times,” Hua was quoted as saying. Hua added that ample historical and legal evidence proves China’s sovereignty over the islands. “China is strongly dissatisfied with Japan’s move,” Hua said, referring to the exhibition. She said that nothing the Japanese side did would ever change the fact that the islands belong to China.

“Freedom for Kurdistan” and “Shame on you, Europe!” read some of the protesters’ placards in the western German city. As the protest got under way, police put the number of demonstrators at 1,000, while an AFP journalist put the figure at several thousand. Germany is home to some one million Kurds and three million people of Turkish origin. Scuffles have erupted between members of the two communities since Turkey launched its “Olive Branch” campaign, with several Turkish mosques in Germany hit by acts of

vandalism. According to Cologne police chief Uwe Jacob, the “risks of conflict (at the protest) are considerable”. “Turkey has launched a war of aggression that breaches international law,” Kurdish community coleader Mehmet Tanriverdi told regional newspaper Heilbronner Stimme Saturday. The protest was organised by NAV-DEM, a Kurdish association deemed close to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which is blacklisted by Ankara and its Western allies as a terror group.

in the bombing, saying on Twitter it was “unacceptable and unjustifiable”. The Taliban used social media to claim responsibility for the attack, which comes exactly a week after its insurgents stormed Kabul’s landmark Intercontinental hotel, killing at least 25 people, the majority foreigners. Photos shared on social media purportedly of the blast -- the deadliest in Kabul since a truck bomb ripped through the city’s diplomatic quarter on May 31, killing 150 people and wounding hundreds -- showed a huge plume of smoke rising into the sky. Near the blast site civilians walked through debriscovered streets carrying wounded on their backs as others loaded several bodies at a time into ambulances and private cars to take them to medical facilities around the city. The Italian NGO Emergency said 131 wounded had been taken to its hospital, with its coordinator Dejan Panic tweeting that it had been a “massacre”. A photo posted on Emergency’s Twitter account showed hospital staff treating injured people in an outdoor walkway next to a garden.

Pak rakes up Kashmir during UNSC debate

United Nations, Jan 27 (PTI): Days after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres ruled out any mediation effort between India and Pakistan, Islamabad’s top envoy to the world body raised the Kashmir issue during a UN Security Council debate on the Middle East. As usual there were no takers for Maleeha Lodhi, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, during the debate on the current volatile situation in the Middle East. “Pakistan will continue to support the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians, as indeed, people living under foreign occupation elsewhere as for example in Kashmir,” Lodhi said while participating in the Security Council discussion on Thursday. “This esteemed body must live up to its responsibilities and ensure the implementation of its own resolutions on Palestine and other longstanding disputes such as Kashmir so that people of the world do not lose entire faith in the United Nations,” she said. Earlier this week, the UN had ruled out any mediation effort on Kashmir and encouraged India and Pakistan to address all their outstanding issues through dialogue.

Diplomacy should impose reason on N Korea: Mattis

HAWAII, Jan 27 (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stressed diplomacy as the way to deal with the North Korean crisis on Friday during talks with his South Korean counterpart in Hawaii, a day after Seoul’s top diplomat said a military solution would be unacceptable. “Diplomacy should (impose) reason on Kim’s reckless rhetoric and dangerous provocations,” Mattis said, referring to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He added that the response to the threat remained “diplomacy led, backed up with military options available to ensure that our diplomats are understood to be speaking from a position of strength.” The administration of US President Donald Trump has said all op-

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tions are on the table when it comes to North Korea’s pursuit of a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the United States. But Mattis has consistently stressed non-military actions, including international sanctions. He renewed that message as he met South Korean Minister of Defence Song Youngmoo at the U.S. Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii. Song said he expected to discuss North Korea

with Mattis, but noted firm coordination between the two militaries. “We both understand each other well and that as an alliance, we always go together,” he said, speaking through a translator. The exchange came a day after South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said the standoff over North Korea’s nuclear program must be resolved diplomatically, and added that she was certain Washington would consult her government first if a military option were to be considered. She declined to comment if Washington had given Seoul clear assurance but added: “This is our fate that is at stake. Any option that is to be taken on the Korean Peninsula, cannot be implemented without us going along.”

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(Single Window Clearance System for all types of permissions related to Campaigning) Application link is provided in CEO Official Website: www.ceonagaland.nic.in

Objectives: Suvidha Application is for the Candidates and political parties to apply online for different permissions during Election Campaign. The permissions are as follows:Permission to hold meeting & Loud Speaker. Opening of Temporary Party Office. Vehicle Permit. Permit to take out Procession & Loud Speaker. Permit for Street Corner Meeting & Loud Speaker. Helicopter & Helipad. Permit for Construction of Rostrum/Barricade Vehicle Permit (Intra District). **The Suvidha application provides facilities for applying, processing, granting and monitoring permissions. Facilities: ä Receipts generated for every application on successful submission of the application. ä Availability Status- Applicant can see whether the place sought for meeting etc. is booked on that date and time before proceeding with the Application. ä Forwarding letter auto generated to the permission issuing authorities who will have all details of the application. ä Assembly Constituency wise Police Stations are mapped. ä Concerned police station will get alert over registered mobile about the application received & permission granted. They can also get the application papers for issuing no objection in Suvidha. ä Application Details Register is auto generated capturing all details of the application and decision taken. ä Event Place, Date & Time is captured in the database. Process: 1) Entry Form: On accessing the Suvidha Application, the Application Entry Form will appear. User can fill the application entry form for seeking the permission by specifying type of permission, such as permissions for holding meetings, use of loud speakers etc. 2) Predefined Formats for seeking Permissions: Pre defined formats are fixed for seeking permission, user will download the format, fill it up and upload it while filling the application for seeking the permission. I. Permission to hold Meeting & Loud Speaker Pre-Define Formats:  NOC from Land Owner/Head of the Institution (Mandatory)  NOC from OC/IO/SP  Probable Expenditure Statement (Mandatory)  Application in Prescribed format. (Mandatory) II. Permission for opening of Temporary Party Office Pre-Define Formats:  Site Description Details-upload a copy of the Details (Mandatory)  Consent letter of the Owner/tenant must be attached (Mandatory)  NOC from OC/IO/SP  Probable Expenditure Statement (Mandatory)  Application in Prescribed format (Mandatory) III. 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Application for Vehicle Permit(Intra District) Pre-Define Formats:  Description of vehicle (Mandatory).  Attach a copy of the Registration/insurance/tax token (Mandatory)  Probable Expenditure Statement (Mandatory)  Application in Prescribed format (Mandatory) *** Those marked Mandatory Should be provided by the Applicant at the time of applying and those without the Mark ‘Mandatory’, should be downloaded by the respective Returning Officer /Nodal Officer in charge in that RO office who would thereafter seek NOC from the respective departments and then upload on Suvidha. *** The permissions for all the above would be given by the respective ROs except for Helicopter and Helipad which would be given by the respective Deputy Commissioner & District Election Officer. *** The application for seeking permission can be filed offline also to the respective RO who would then digitize on the Suvidha Application and take further necessary steps. 3) Submission Receipt: After an application is submitted, the user will get the submission slip along with unique application ID through which the application status can be tracked. 4) Check status of Application - This option is provided in the Application for the applicant to check the status of their application whether Accepted, Rejected or in Process. 5) It may be noted that the permissions for all the above mentioned categories of campaign activities have to be necessarily taken. As mentioned earlier it has to be taken from the respective RO except for Helicopter & Helipad which would be given by the respective Deputy Commissioner. 6) For any query on Suvidha please call the toll free number 1950 if calling form within Nagaland or 03701950 if calling from outside or email may be sent to ceo_nagaland@eci.gov.in

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emesanuo Vivian Belho of North Field School Kohima was adjudged as the winner of Top Acts, a multiart competition, during the grand finale held at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on Thursday evening. The event was organised by Muskan Youth Center of Family Planning Association of India Nagaland Branch in partnership with 4Life and LifePro Sound Solution. Altogether 11 artists

competed for the title which was presided by a panel of four judges. After performing a rendition of Original Sound Track from the movie The Wizard of Oz, “Over The Rainbow”, Vivian was adjudged as the winner and she walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/and a citation certificate sponsored by 4Life International Diamond Dr Amen Walling. Life Pro sound solution proprietor Thejakielie Zuyie

handed out the goodies to all the participants while Dr. Amen Walling gave away the certificate and cash prize to the winner. Special guest artistes Senti Semy and Dieze Sothu also performed special numbers to the charged audience. General manager FPA India, Nagaland branch, Vincent Belho said Top Acts was conceptualized with the idea to provide a platform for the young artistes to perform and realize their

potential in the field of their choice of art, besides interacting with experienced and accomplished artistes to help them learn and grow. Muskan Youth Centre first organized the Top Acts on International Youth day on August 12 and on every fourth Saturday every month. The Muskan Youth Centre of FPA India Nagaland Branch announced that the season 2 will start its first edition from April 28 onwards. The organizers have further requested parents, school authorities, churches to encourage their children to participate in Top Acts. It may be mentioned that FPA India Nagaland Branch is a voluntary agency working in the field of Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights and as part of its Youth involvement; organizes youth-oriented programs. The Muskan Youth centre is a hub for young people to come together and channelize their energy to positive vibes and learning. (Correspondent)

venged Sevenfold (AX7) singer M. Shadows says that attending this year’s Grammy Awards would be a “waste of time and money” for him and his bandmates, despite the fact that they are nominated in the “Best Rock Song” category. Avenged Sevenfold received its first-ever Grammy nomination this year for the song “The Stage”, the title track from its latest LP. After the band revealed via Twitter earlier in the week that it was not planning to be at this weekend’s event, SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk reached out to M. Shadows to get more details on Avenged’s decision to skip the Grammys. Confirming that his group was not going to be present at the January 28 awards ceremony in New York, M. Shadows said in a text message to Trunk that although the move was “not really a protest per se” against the Grammy organizers, he and his bandmates were less than pleased about the fact that “Best Rock Song” was added to the categories that aren’t televised during the performance-heavy broadcast.

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ctress Deepika Padukone, who was threatened with beheading over her latest film “Padmaavat”, is happy and proud as the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial has raked in Rs 56 crore (nearly $9 million) net in India in three days. “Padmaavat” registered Rs 5 crore net on Wednesday (paid previews), Rs 19 crore net on opening day on Thursday and Rs 32 crore net on Friday, according to producers Bhansali Productions and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. “I cannot even begin to express how happy and proud this makes me feel! Thank you for all the love,” Deepika, who has delivered blockbusters like “Om Shanti Om”, “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”, “Chennai Express”, “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela” and “Piku”, tweeted on Saturday. Trade analyst Komal Nahta found the figures to be “stupendous considering that the film has not opened in 35 per cent of India”. “The film is destined

No role in violence, protests to continue: Karni Sena

to be a big hit. If normalcy returns soon in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the film can cross Rs 300 crore in India. If the film doesn’t release in the three or four states where it is banned, it will remain at Rs 240 crore or Rs 250 crore,” he added. Earlier, Deepika had said that she is not someone who has ever been excited so much about box office numbers but “I have to say that this time I am. I think it’s going to be earth-shattering”. The magnum opus, based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s “Padmavat”, also stars Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor.

Denying again its involvement in the incidents of violence, the Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Saturday said it would intensify its agitation and continue it till the film “Padmaavat” is banned. Addressing a press conference here, Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi said he had “evidence” to prove that none of their volunteers were part of the attack on a school bus in Gurugram and on cinema halls in Ahmedabad and other parts of the country. “Some of the incidents that happened are sad... None of the protesters, who set the cinema halls and 40-50 motor-cycles on fire in Ahmedabad, knew who I was. Neither do I know them. What does it indicate? But TV reports said Rajputs, Karni Sena volunteers did it,” he said. Saying that “Rajputs would not resort to such heinous” acts, Kalvi said the Karni Sena was open to any kind of investigation. (IANS)

TIME’s drums workshop ‘Mind-blowing’ unreleased Prince music is on the way held successfully

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their knowledge and also inspired them to practice harder. Post the workshop, Connor expressed his desire to visit Nagaland even in the coming years to conduct more thorough drum clinics which may be even upto a week so that he could give more time to the upcoming drummers. He was also all praises for the Nagaland saying the people here were gifted with exceptional talents and that he would like to work with the people here. Connor will be heading up to Kohima to conduct a two-day dr ums workshop at Music Academy Kohima. (Staff Reporter)

“So the answer is yes, there will be unreleased Prince music coming soon,” Carter added. He was unable, however, to clarify when that release date might be, nor give any new information on which label might

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drums workshop organized by The Institute of Music Education (TIME) with Alan Connor from Ireland, as the resource person. The workshop under the theme, ‘The Role of Drummers in Contemporary Music’, was held at TIME campus Burma Camp, Dimapur, where participants from different districts attended. Connor ensured a productive workshop by practically demonstrating various styles of drumming and then explained it in detail. The participants expressed that the workshop was very insightful and had helped them to enhance their skills, widen

a huge archive of unreleased music in his home studio. “He was a guy who practically lived in a recording studio, and once we started going through [the unreleased material] we really started finding some gems,” Carter told Variety. “I heard some music the other night that was pretty mindblowing and we’re getting some stuff mixed right now. We’ve got great projects in the works that I’m excited to talk about.

release the recordings. A complex tussle for the rights to Prince’s music is still ongoing. Last July, Universal successfully nullified a $31 million deal it struck with Prince’s estate in November 2016 after it

became clear that Warner Bros. – who Prince infamously split from in 1996 before re-signing in 2014 – still held the copyright to some of the music which had been included in the original deal.

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ind-blowing” music from Prince‘s ‘vast vaults’ of unreleased material is currently being mixed and could be released very soon, according to an advisor to the late artist’s estate. Troy Carter, who works for both the late artist’s estate and Spotify as its global head of creative services, has made the latest promise of new Prince music. Prince, who died in April 2016, is thought to have left behind

Shri. Mayang Lima declared his candidature for nd 22 Arkakong Constituency at Chuchuyimlang village on 27/01/2018.

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lead. Both the teams traded penalty corners at the start of the third quarter. Japan won a penalty corner in the following minutes but couldn’t make much of the opportunity. India then broke into a fierce counter and made a successful circle entry but Vivek’s reverse hit was well-saved by Japanese custodian. Japan, though, made the most of their second penalty corner when Shota Yamada used a smart variation to caught Indian goal keeper Krishan Pathak offguard and level the scores in the 43rd minute. Japan did well in the next quarter, cutting down space which made life difficult for the Indian forward. Japan had a great chance to take a 3-2 lead when they were awarded a penalty stroke after Indian infringement but Shota Yamada’s flick was wide off target. Mandeep then deflected in an improvised fashion to restore India lead in the 58th minute. Ramandeep then added another for India in the very next move to seal the match in his side’s favour.

Indian hockey team defeated Japan to enter the final of the four-nation invitational tournament in Hamilton on Saturday.

Japan. India will next play world no.3 Belgium, who beat hosts New Zealand 4-0, in the summit clash tomorrow. It was India who started well, keeping the ball for most part of the first quarter and came up with accurate passes to make their way into the Japanese striking circle. India drew first blood when Harjeet Singh dribbled through the midfield to find forward Arman Qureshi who passed it on to Vivek for the first goal. India were slightly dodgy in the next few min-

utes after as they gave up possession and were punished when Japan broke into a quick counter, paving way through the left flank. It was Seren Tanaka who drove into the Indian circle, beating defenders to level the scores. While India built on their game in the second quarter, Japan kept fighting back trying to defend with all their might. But some lapse in concentration from Japanese defenders earned India back-to-back penalty corners, and Varun Kumar converted from the second opportunity give his a 2-1

Gokulam to take on Lajong today

Man City agree deal to sign Laporte L on d on , J an 2 7 (Agencies): Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign defender Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao. City are thought to be happy to match the defender’s £57m release clause, which would break the club’s transfer record of £55m that they paid for Kevin De Bruyne in 2015. It was reported earlier this week discussions had begun between the clubs over a deal for the 23-yearold. Laporte, who has made 19 appearances for Athletic this season, was left out of their squad to face Eibar on Friday. Pep Guardiola refused to give anything away when asked about their pursuit of Laporte, but it appears they have now persuaded the Spanish club to part company with the highly-rated Frenchman.

Shillong Lajong FC players during a practise session on Saturday.

S hillon g, Jan 2 7 (Agencies): Languishing at the bottom, Gokulam Kerala FC will have their task cut out when they face a rejuvenated Shillong Lajong FC in an I-League match at the EMS Corporation Stadium on Sunday. After succumbing to five consecutive defeats, the Yellow outfit finally found some respite having clinched a crucial victory against Chennai City FC in their last away fixture. Bino Geroge’s boys haven’t gone through a merrier ride at their home until now where they’ve earned only a point in six outings. “Win is very important for us in next match against Lajong to increase our chances of finishing in top

SGSA meeting Dimap u r , Jan 2 7 (NPN): The Sumi Games and Sports Association has convened an emergency meeting on January 30 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur at 10:30 am. Therefore all office bearers have been asked to attend the meeting without fail.

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We miss you a lot.

Late L. Achemse (Selongchem) Sangtam ACI0-1/G, SIB, Dimapur.

No one knows the day they will die but it comes eventually and the ones left behind are left in so much pain. Daddy this pain is only made easier by knowing that your suffering is over at last. You will forever remain alive in our hearts and memories daddy, and though we are learning to live without you we still miss you so much. DP-898

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Loving wife & children

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY One year has passed since you left us for your eternal home on this day, the 28th of Jan. 2017. It would be appropriate for us to wish you "congratulations on your new location" to be with Christ and the sorrows and heartache have gone forever and we have started to open your beautiful and sweetest memories which you left us with. "We will meet again" is the hope of our step.

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Venue : Kuda (Nagarjan) A Khel, Dimapur Date : 28/01/2018 Time : 12:00 noon

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Lt. L. CHOKHABA JINGRÜ Chimonger Village

Dear Father, Death changes everything, time changes nothing. I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. In my heart there is a place that only you can hold, filled with loving memories more priceless than gold. I know you still hear me Dad, so please know this is true that everything I am today is all because of you.

Loving wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. Asüsü Eshuwo Mao Dad, this day last year you left us for your Heavenly abode, yet you are never forgotten because something somewhere someone often reminds us of you.

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Amüi Ua, Nünü irü pehjübü tsicho. Chükangnü kang 28th uba tsireh, tanye nünü lede Ide dülamünyüba Nü romi atsingse tsü inü khodesü nbüchünung mükohreh. Ua, Alimila Nyitsarü chahnü amüi ngubalü Nüdu thsakho.

“Remembering you is easy, we do it everything but missing you is the heartache that never goes away….”

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Ever loving family.

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“If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans-14:8. K-258

Dr. Nicky Kire, MLA trying his hands in indigenous game as participants looks on. The game, organised by Kidima Union AG Colony, Kohima, was held at Lerie colony.

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Apo, though you are gone your memories will forever be precious, and the blessing is that you are still alive in us. We miss you.

LATE RHIBIZO PESEYIE

Our dear loving Daddy it’s been a year you left us. But your grateful love, care, astute deeds and words are always with us that led us to stand. Thank you Daddy.

beauty of league. We have to adapt to that quickly. I think our boys are prepared for the match against Gokulam Kerala FC. It’ll surely a tough match for us.” Although Lajong have gotten the better of Neroca FC in their last outing, the coach admitted that the Reds are not consistent in the league and they’ve to get the mojo back to climb up the ladder. Lajong’s average age is quite below and the Meghalaya- based team heavily bank on the youngsters. Alison exuded that these boys have a long way to go and they need encouragement to scale a newer height.

Blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence (Jer. 17:7)

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four,” coach Bino George said. Bino George showed utter respect for Lajong who humbled their North-eastern rival Neroca FC in their last outing, that too at their den Khuman Lampak Stadium, having halted their sublime nine-game unbeaten run. “Shillong is a good team with good players, but a win is a must for us tomorrow,” Bino George said. On the other hand, Shillong assistant coach Alison Kharsyntiew is getting a bit intrigued because of the hot and humid weather of Kozhikode compared to Shillong. “The weather is bit different compared to Shillong. But that’s the

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HAMILTON, Jan 27 (PTI): Indian men’s hockey team defeated Japan 4-2 to remain unbeaten in the second-leg of the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament, here on Saturday. After stunning victories against New Zealand (3-2) and Belgium (5-4), India overcame Japanese challenge with late strikes from Mandeep Singh (58th minute) and Ramandeep Singh (58th). The other goal scorers for India were Vivek Sagar Prasad (12th) and Varun Kumar (30th) while Seren Tanaka (14th) and Shota Yamada (43rd) scored for

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3rd Death Anniversary of our beloved

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Wozniacki claims maiden Slam title MELBOURNE, Jan 27 (Agencies): Caroline Wozniacki claimed her maiden Grand Slam title with an epic 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 win over Simona Halep in the Australian Open women’s final on Saturday. The second-seeded Dane also claimed the world No 1 ranking from Halep, exactly six years after relinquishing it at the 2012 Australian Open. Wozniacki, who was presented with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy by Billie Jean King, said: “I’m just taking a second here to hug Daphne. “This is a very emotional moment. It’s been an incredible two weeks. I want to congratulate Simona. I know today is a tough day. It was an incredible match, an incredible fight - I’m sorry. I want to thank my team, my dad. You’ve stood by me every step of the way. Thank you everyone for coming out today, it’s been a special moment.” Wozniacki was the more assured player in the early stages and she quickly raced into a commanding 3-0 lead. But Halep upped the aggression, losing just four points on serve en route to breaking back and sending the opening set into a tie-break. But it was the 27-yearold Wozniacki, twice a losing finalist at the US Open,

Caroline Wozniacki is the new champion of the Australian Open after coming through an epic encounter vs Simone Halep.

who stepped up again, drilling her backhand down the line, to claim it 7-2. Halep was the bookmakers’ favourite but the head-to-head record favoured Wozniacki, who was playing in her 43rd Grand Slam, as the slugfest entertained a raucous crowd on Rod Laver Arena. Halep, who survived two more match points in an extraordinary final set against Angelique Kerber in the semi-finals, fended off four break-point chances for Wozniacki in the third game of second set, but was ailing significantly in hot and humid conditions, with the trainer called at

one point to take her blood pressure. The 26-year-old appeared heavy legged and wobbly, but it was Wozniacki who showed the first sign of weakness as Halep somehow conjured up enough energy to break in the eight game. The Dane had three chances to break back but could not take them and Halep put a bad miss on her first set point behind her to pull level. With the heat rule in effect, the players were given a 10-minute break between sets which appeared to be a big relief for Halep, who looked close to cramping. It was becoming com-

Saina enters final of Indonesia Masters

Saina Nehwal beat Ratchanok Intanon to enter the Indonesia Masters final.

J a k a rta , J a n 2 7 (IANS): Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal stormed into the final, while the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the $350,000 Indonesia Masters World Tour Super 500 in the semi-final here on Saturday. Saina, the 2012 Olympic bronze medallist, took 49 minutes to defeat the Thai fourth seed and former world champion Ratchanok Intanon 21-19, 21-19. Saina, who now leads the head-to-head tie 8-5 against Ratchanok, will play the winner from the

second semi-final between top seeded Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and Chinese eighth seed He Bingjiao -- in the final on Sunday. Both the games remained close with Intanon taking a slender 3-1 lead in the beginning which was pulled back by Saina to level things at 5-5. However, the Thailand shuttler took an upper hand to further take a 13-11 lead. In the closing minutes, Saina kept her calm to clinch the game. In the second game, Saina dominated the proceedings from the onset to take an 17-11 advantage.

Failing to maintain the lead, the fourth seed came from behind to level things at 18-18 but gave away the game to Saina who looked contended to clinch the match. Meanwhile, Satwik and Chirag ended their run in straight games against world No.1 pair Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo in the semi-finals. T h e wo r l d N o. 3 2 failed to get their combination right and lost 14-21, 11-21 in half an hour. The Indian pair had upset two top-10 players in the run to the semi-finals.

pelling viewing with six breaks of serve in a gruelling first eight games of the final set shoot-out. Simona Halep was appearing to gain momentum before it was the turn of the reigning WTA Finals champion Wozniacki to take a medical time-out due to a problem with her left knee, but she returned to level up at 4-4 before holding serve. And the Dane brought up championship point following a lung-busting rally, showcasing her defensive and offensive skills, before collapsed to the court when Halep netted her backhand after two hours and 49 minutes of captivating action.

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US announces 242member Winter Olympic Team Washington, Jan 27 (IANS): The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced a 242-member team that will compete in the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. The team, announced on Friday, comprises of 107 women and 135 men -- the largest athlete delegation for any country and region in the history of the Olympic Winter Game. The United States will be represented in 97 out of the 102 medal events that will be contested in South Korea. The 2018 US Olympic team features 103 returning Olympians - including three five-time Olympians, 12 four-time Olympians, 28 three-time Olympians and 60 two-time Olympians. The slate of veterans features 37 Olympic medalists, including 10 Olympic champions and 15 who have won multiple Olympic medals. Of the 10 retur ning Olympic champions, five are looking to defend their titles from Sochi, namely Jamie Anderson (snowboarding slopestyle), Maddie Bowman (freestyle skiing halfpipe), Ted Ligety (alpine skiing giant slalom), Mikaela Shiffrin (alpine skiing slalom) and David Wise (freestyle skiing halfpipe).

India claim consolation win vs SA

Indian players celebrate after winning the third Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg, Jan 27 (Agencies): Superb seam bowling allowed India to rip through South Africa’s batting line-up and seal a 63-run consolation victory on day four of the third and final Test at the Wanderers on Saturday. Chasing 241 for victory on a wicket with pace, bounce and prodigious lateral movement, South Africa were on top at 124 for one, but lost their last nine wickets for just 53 runs as India roared back into the contest. Dean Elgar (86 not out) and Hashim Amla (52) had given South Africa hope with a 119-run second wicket stand. However, South Africa lost their way following Amla’s dismissal 20 minutes before tea, with four

Bengaluru, Jan 27 (PTI): Indian players dominated the bidding wars as KL Rahul and Manish Pandey laughed their way to the bank with multi-million dollar deals but England all- rounder Ben Stokes once again emerged the costliest buy in the IPL auctions, here Saturday. Despite all the off-field controversies, Ben Stokes was snapped up for a whopping Rs 12.5 crore (USD 1.96 million) by Rajasthan Royals after Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super

Kings also engaged in a fierce bidding war for him. The franchises were smart in their choices with most of the current India players attracting significant interest. Stylish opener Rahul and middle-order batsman Pandey bagged deals worth Rs 11 crore (USD 1.73 million) from Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively. Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan Arman’s reputation as one of the most sought after bowlers in the shortest format was once

Yeovil, Jan 27 (Agencies): Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku gave Man Utd a 4-0 win at Yeovil in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday night as Alexis Sanchez made his debut. Yeovil asked questions early on, but United were gifted a lead just before half-time as Rashford capitalised on a defensive mix-up in the hosts’ penalty area to turn home with ease (41). Herrera made it 2-0 in the second half, finding the far corner from the left of the box after being fed by Sanchez, who was heavily involved at Huish Park and lasted 71 minutes. Two late goals wrapped it up for the visitors through Lingard’s fine solo strike (89) and Lukaku’s close-range finish (90+3). The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup will be made on Monday evening. Yeovil started on the front foot and were nearly

Mitchell Starc

again affirmed as Sunrisers Hyderabad used their Right To Match (RTM) card to buy him back for Rs 9 crore (USD 1.41 million). The Karnataka players had a field day at the auctions with India discard Karun Nair also triggering a bidding war before Kings XI Punjab got him for Rs 5.60 crore (USD 880,000). Kedar Jadhav also fetched a healthy price of Rs 7.80 crore for his all-round qualities of batting, roundarm off-spin and back-up wicket-keeping. He was

Resuming on 17 for one, South Africa played patiently through the rain-shorted morning session, but Amla’s dismissal sparked a swing in momentum. The key wickets of AB de Villiers (6) and Faf du Plessis (2) followed quickly afterwards, and when the out of form Quinton de Kock was trapped leg before wicket first ball, the home side’s chances diminished. At one stage India’s rampant seamers picked up six wickets for 17 runs, with only the lone hand of Elgar able to keep them at bay. The teams will now play six One-Day Internationals starting on February 1, followed by three Twenty20 Internationals.

Manchester United stroll into FA Cup fifth round ahead early on through Jordan Green, but Sergio Romero beat away his leftfooted effort from an angle 12 yards out, while Omar Sowunmi headed straight at Romero unmarked in the box from a free-kick. Scott McTominay saw a low effort turned away by Artur Krysiak, but the Polish goalkeeper was then involved in a defensive mixup as United were gifted a 41st-minute lead. A f t e r S a n c h e z ’s through ball ran through to the goalkeeper as Tom James looked to usher Rashford out, both Yeovil players left the ball for each other and invited the England forward to swoop in to poke into the net. Rashford slipped an effort just wide after the break, before Juan Mata’s deep delivery hit the crossbar, but United were 2-0 up just after the hour mark through Herrera, who clinically found the bottom right corner after Sanchez had found him on the left of the box from a

Marcus Rashford celebrates with Alexiz Sanchez after scoring a goal.

swift break. Sanchez was brought off with around 20 minutes remaining, and the Chilean can feel he contributed heavily to the United win, constantly wanting the ball and registering an assist despite several false-starts from the new signing in the

IPL auction: Hefty deals for Stokes, Starc, Rashid; Indians hit pay dirt

Ben Stokes

batsmen out for ducks. The wickets were shared between the excellent Mohammed Shami (five for 28), Ishant Sharma (two for 31), Jasprit Bumrah (two for 57) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (one for 39). South Africa claim the series 2-1 after victories in Cape Town and Pretoria. The Test victory will be especially pleasing for India after it was achieved on a treacherous Wanderers wicket. The batsmen in particular showed bravery and skill on a surface that at once stage was deemed so dangerous by umpires Ian Gould and Aleem Dar that they suspended play 20 minutes from the close on day three.

snapped by the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. Chennai, however, didn’t bid vigorously for Ravichandran Ashwin, who will now ply his trade for Kings XI Punjab at a salary of Rs 7.60 crore (USD 1.19 million). Some of the proven T20 specialists like Sanju Samson also earned big bucks as Rajasthan Royals bought him back for Rs 8 crore while Robin Uthappa’s pyrotechnics earned him a callback from KKR at Rs 6.4 crore (USD 1 million

Rashid Khan Arman

approx). Wriddhiman Saha went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 5 crore (USD 786,000) but Parthiv Patel went unsold. Another predictable aspect was Australian players getting premium bids with Mitchell Starc being picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.60 crore (USD 1.5 million). The other big buy among the 16 marquee players was Glenn Maxwell, who was back in the Delhi Daredevils fold after five years for Rs 9 crore (USD 1.41 million) .

While KKR decided to let go Gautam Gambhir at Rs 2.80 crore (USD 440,000) to Delhi Daredevils, they used their RTM to buy back Chris Lynn for Rs 9.60 crore (USD 1.51 million). However, West Indian swashbuckler Chris Gayle surprisingly went unsold despite his well-established T20 batting credentials. England Test captain Joe Root also went unsold but his teammate, all-rounder Chris Woakes, was picked by RCB for Rs 7.40 crore (USD 1.16 million).

first half. Krysiak denied Rashford a second late on with a fine blocked save with his feet from six yards, while 17-year-old Angel Gomes nearly scored instantly after coming on, hitting the sidenetting after a mazy run. It was 3-0 in the 89th

minute through another sub Lingard, who found the bottom left corner brilliantly from 15 yards on the right after a solo run into the box, and Lukaku scored the fourth from close range, tapping home from Marcos Rojo’s cross as Yeovil left men upfield.

Silva a ‘special guy,’ says Guardiola L on d on , J a n 2 7 (Agencies): Pep Guardiola has described David Silva as a “special guy” and outlined the Spaniard’s importance to his Manchester City team. City have won their last 24 matches in which Silva has been involved, either as a member of the starting XI, or after coming on as a substitute. And speaking about the Spanish play-maker’s excellent record, City boss Guardiola said, “That’s why he’s playing every time! It’s a good record, normally when David plays, you know you are a good team. He’s a special guy.” “David is so important but we try to make all the players feel they are so important. But he knows, alone, he cannot do it. So we try to make a good team, a good team spirit with everyone involved, knowing with

David Silva

and without the ball what we have to do.” “But, we cannot deny, David has had seven or eight years here - that’s a lot of games, a lot of experience. He has a huge personality to play, especially in the bad moments. The difference in the top players is, in the difficult games, they make a step forward and David is one of them.” Silva missed four games in December after the premature birth of his son and may need to miss more. On Sunday, Manchester City will against Cardiff in the FA Cup.

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