January 30, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 53

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BJP’s NE allies oppose CAB

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Hazare to begin hunger strike from today

GUWAHATI, JAN 29 (NPN): Highlighting the intensity of opposition from the north east people against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment)Bill 2016 which directly implicates Assam and the north east, ten political parties of the region, a majority of who are allies of BJP under North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) have on Tuesday resolved to unite and fight against the Bill.

The political parties met in Guwahati’s Hotel Taj Vivanta including the Janata Dal (United) which deputed a three-member delegation.

The development comes on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged the NDA government would always protect the interests of Assam. Modi’s pledge to the controversial Bill which is to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants belonging to six persecuted communities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who migrated to India till December 31, 2014.

Mizoram chief minister and MNF supremo Zoramthanga said “We oppose the Bill, for we be-

MUMBAI, JAN 29 (PTI): Social activist Anna Hazare has announced that he would launch a hunger strike from Wednesday over the “non-fulfillment” of assurances by the Centre and the Maharashtra government on the appointment of Lokpal and passage of Lokayukta Act in the state respectively.

In his letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, dated January 28, Hazare said he would launch the agitation in his village Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, the Fadnavis Cabinet Tuesday decided to bring the office of Maharashtra Chief Minister under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta. Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan, who has been acting as an emissary between the government and the activist, urged Hazare to cancel the agitation, claiming that almost all the demands made by the activist have been fulfilled.

Hazare, however, said he would not call off the agitation till the Lokayukta Act becomes a reality.

MIG scheme will raise living standards: NPCC DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has welcomed the announcement of minimum income guarantee (MIG) scheme by Congress president Rahul Gandhi and asserted that that it would leave a lasting impact on crores of Indians.

In a press release, NPCC president K Therie claimed that the “next generation” social policy would eliminate extreme poverty and hunger both among rural and urban dwellers as it would fill the vacuum in urban areas left

by MGNREGA. Therie pointed out that unlike BJP’s “anti-people” demonetisation unleashed upon the nation where the poor were the hardest hit and which left a severe impact on their economic and financial lives, the commitment of Congress towards poverty eradication and redistribution of resources for inclusive growth had once again been proved, especially in the backdrop of MGNREGA, which had been acknowledged by the United Nations as one of the best poverty alleviation schemes globally.

Therie claimed that Congress had done it in the past and, given an opportunity, would do it again.

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“It’s not only the opposition that has several PM candidates. We too have some within our party.”

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Allies of BJP at the political parties convention on CAB in Guwahati on Tuesday.

lieve, if implemented, it will endanger the lives and identity of indigenous communities of Assam and the Northeast.”

Meghalaya chief minister and NPP chief Conrad Sangma said the convention of north east regional parties decided to cohesively oppose the Bll’s passage in parliament and also unanimously decided that a delegation of all participating political parties from the Northeast along with other parties, to meet the President and the Prime Minister in the next few days and apprise them of their opposition against the bill.

Though many regional parties were incensed with the manner in which the BJP rode roughshod over their

sentiments, yet most were not prepared to snap ties with the BJP and the NEDA. Asked about this, Sangma refused to comment and instead saying the parties would meet later to chalk out their course of action.

Also when contacted over phone, Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio who head a coalition government with the BJP , told this correspondent that there was no question of snapping ties with BJP. Rio said though his government respected the sentiments of the people of the north east and stood by them in opposing the Bill.

He expressed the hope the

BJP would be sensitive and not attempt to have it passed in the Rajya Sabha.

Earlier, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Assam severed its ties with the BJP and pulled out of the BJP-led government in the state.

A p a r t f r o m N P P, NDPP, MNF, JD (U) and AGP, the other political parties which attended the convention were United Democratic Party, People’s Democratic Front, Hill State People’s Democratic Party and Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (all Meghalaya based), NPF (Nagaland), and Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura.

(See page-7:- Oppose CAB for brighter future of NE: TR Zeliang; Nagaland protected by Article 371 (A): NDPP)

NSCN/GPRN (K) formally joins NNPGs; inks ‘deed agreement’

NNPGs WC and NSCN/GPRN (K) leaders along with others after the meeting, Tuesday.

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN (K) on Tuesday, after thorough deliberation with the NNPGs WC, resolved to “partner and participate” in the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue alongside the NNPGs Working Committee (WC). With this, NNPGs WC will have seven groups.

Keeping in mind the appeal and prayer of the Naga people, NSCN/GPRN (K) led by its president, ‘lt. gen.’ (retd) Khango Konyak and general secretary, ‘col’ (retd) Isak Sumi decided to join the NNPGs Working Committee (WC), maintaining its identity and as partner in the ongoing political negotiations with the government of India. The decision to this effect was made on January 29, after which a ‘deed agreement’ was jointly signed by

Defectors asked to return to parent bodies within 10 days WC NNPGs convenor, N. Kitovi Zhimomi, co-convenors Zhopra Vero, Y. Wangtin Naga. Hozheto Chophy, Kiumukam Yimchunger, Toshi Walling and NSCN/ GPRN (K) president Khango Konyak. The signing of the agreement was witnessed by NTC’s mediation committee convenor, Yesonu Veyie; NGBF president Shahlem Konyak and NGPF general secretary Shikuto Zalipu.

Meanwhile, as per the ‘deed agreement’, the members resolved to offer 10 days (w.e.f January 29) to all defectors to return to their parent organizations,

failing which, the NNPGs WC shall jointly decide on the course of action deemed necessary.

It therefore asked all defectors, both civil and military within NNPGs, to abide by the resolutions of May 13, 2018; August 8, 2017; September 19, 2017 and October 6, 2017 which was unanimously reaffirmed by the leaders of the various groups present.

Taking serious note of defections among Naga political groups, causing irreparable damages to the Naga cause, the house resolved that all the signatories of the agreement should mandatorily enforce the ‘anti-defection agreement’.

The house further appreciated the wisdom and maturity exhibited by NSCN/ GPRN (K) leadership.

State govt schools not up to mark: KT Sukhalu Govt calls for consultative meeting on CAB adviser admitted that they have not got due recognition they deserved despite being engaged in a noble profession. Mentioning that teachers were entrusted with the responsibility of shaping future leaders, he said schools should be established not only for making profit, but also to shape lives.

Expressing satisfaction at having noticed active participation of parents in the silver jubilee celebrations, Sukhalu asked them to involve themselves in the studies of their children, urging them to nurture their children to develop the right perspective towards life.

He also narrated various woes that plagued the present-day education system, besides the perennial challenge of unemployment in the State. The adviser pointed out that with around 55% of the State’s population comprising youth, there was no dearth of manpower,

but wondered how many youths had the requisite skills and the right attitude to be employed. And considering the scarcity of jobs today, he urged the youth to be the best as very few mediocre would get jobs in the future. He also urged those present to look beyond government jobs.

Meanwhile, the silver jubilee celebration was marked by several colourful performances by students and active participation of both teachers and parents.

Other highlights of the programme included singing of school anthem, invocation prayer by senior pastor of First AG Church, Kohima, Rev Dr TR Angami; video messages by school’s chairman Rev Moses Murry, administrator Esther Murry and principal Abikail Chishi; speech on behalf of the parents by Zepto Seb etc.; song by Benny Prasad and his wife Zanbeni Prasad.

Former union minister Fernandes dies

Fuel prices cut marginally

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DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): School Education adviser KT Sukhalu has regretted that, compared to private schools, performance of government schools in the State were not up to the mark.

Addressing the silver jubilee function of Bethesda Higher Secondary School (BHSS) at the school premises on Tuesday as a special guest, Sukhalu also lamented that enrolment in government schools had decreased, even as he observed that enrolment in private schools was increasing.

He claimed that the State gover nment was undertaking measures to improve performance of around 1,000 government schools, though it could take some time before they could produce the desired results.

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Late George Fernandes

NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (PTI): George Fernandes, a lifelong socialist despite his political adventurism that included Cabinet posts in two ideological opposite governments where he ousted Coca-Cola in 1977 and oversaw the Kargil war in 1999, died Tuesday. He was 88. He is survived by his wife and one son.

Fernandes was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, which had forced him out of the public eye for several years, and had recently contracted swine flu, his long time associate, Jaya

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carve out a niche for themselves despite scoring good marks at schools, Sukhalu said there was intense competition thereafter and advised them not to study purely for the sake of studying, but also to have definite ambition. He encouraged them to pursue co-curricular activities for their all-round development and cautioned them against falling prey to misinformation spread through social media, while using technology wisely.

Addressing the teachers present on the occasion, the

Jaitly, said, adding that he died at his residence here.

Fernandes, who was born to a Christian family in Mangalore, Karnataka, burst into national limelight when as a firebrand trade unionist in Mumbai he organised a Railways strike in 1974 that brought the country to a standstill. Ironically, he became the Railways minister

in 1989 under V.P. Singh’s National Front coalition government, comprising mostly Left leaning parties.

Despite being a staunch critic of the RSS, Fernandes joined the BJP-led NDA government under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998 and 1999, in which he was appointed the defence minister.

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, and deputy chief minister, Y Patton, have expressed grief over the demise of former union defence minister and veteran parliamentarian, George Fernandes.

In a condolence message, Rio said late Fernandes, a dynamic trade union Leader, always stood for the rights of the poor.

“He was also an able administrator and excelled in the Ministries he handled,”

Rio said, adding that his contribution as in ministries of railways, defence, communications and industry would be remembered for a long time to come.

In his demise, Rio said the nation has lost an able leader who was such an asset to the government and the society. Rio conveyed deepest condolences to the family members of late Fernandes and prayed to God to grant them the strength to bear this loss.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 29 (AGENCIES): Petrol prices fell on Tuesday after remaining unchanged for six straight sessions across all major cities. Diesel also became cheaper after three days. After today’s price revision, petrol became cheaper by 8-9 paise across major cities of the country while diesel became cheaper by 11 paise per litre.

In the national capital Delhi, petrol is sold at Rs 71.19 as against Rs 71.27 yesterday and diesel is retailing at Rs 65.89 as compared to Rs 66 on Monday.

As per the country’s dynamic pricing mechanism, the domestic fuel prices depend upon global fuel prices on a 15-day average and also on the value of the rupee. Retail pump prices are calculated after adding central excise duty, dealers commission and VAT to the base price.

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): To discuss the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), 2016, the state government has called for a consultative meeting with all political parties, tribal hohos and NGOs on January 31, at 10 a.m. in the Rhododendron Hall, Central Police Officers Mess, Chumukedima, Dimapur.

In a circular, the home department, political branch has requested all the concerned members to make it convenient to attend the meeting. All political parties have been requested to depute senior party functionaries to the meeting.

Invited tribal hohos and NGOs include presidents of Naga Hoho, Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation, Angami Public Organisation, Ao Senden, Chakhesang Public Organisation, Chang Khulei Setsang, Konyak Union, Khiamniungan Tribal Council, Phom People Council, Pochury Hoho, Rengma Hoho, Sumi Hoho,

United Sangtam Likhum Pumji, Yimchunger Tribal Council, Zeliang Peoples Organisation, NMA, NSF, ENSF and Nagaland University Teachers Association, Kohima and chairman Lotha Hoho.

CNTC directs units

In the light of repeated snub by “some bureaucrats and political leaders” in not extending meeting invitations to it in the past and including the proposed consultative meeting on January 31 with various NGOs and civil society groups at Chumukedima, Central Nagaland Tribes Council(CNTC) has directed its constituent units to not attend the said meeting called by the state government.

CNTC in a statement slammed the deliberate attempt of those who tried to ignore its existence by thinking they would gain some mileage out of their “ignorant and arrogant attitude” adding instead, such have

spelt only “more setbacks in any major political decisions.” On the other hand, CNTC has questioned why “some bloc” are always invited with all their constituent units on any issue, while ignoring such a platform of major tribes? Further, CNTC has demanded to know as to how and why, instead, “the almost defunct and non-existent Naga Hoho” where majority of tribes from Nagaland are no longer members, has been invited?

CNTC also pointed out that the “guardians of our Naga customary law” the Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) was also not invited and said it exposed “the shallowness of the invitation”. CNTC termed “ the so-called consultative meeting “ as an “eyewash as the cabinet has already resolved to oppose it.” Therefore, when the decision was already taken what is the point of “wasting time,energy and resources” asked CNTC.

CAB issue: NPF slams PDA govt’s U-turn

DIMAPUR, JAN 29 (NPN): Opposition NPF has expressed its amusement at the “latest decision” of the PDA cabinet backtracking from its “earlier decision not to oppose the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016.”

In a press release, NPF press bureau appreciated the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government for heeding the cries of the people, but claimed that the “sudden U turn” of the PDA government “clearly indicates” that something was amiss as it was only a few days ago the PDA was “stone hard on their earlier decision made on January 5, 2019 not to oppose the Bill.”

NPF said PDA government’s decision to reject the bill all of a sudden was a welcoming step. It, however, asked what prompted them to retract all its “big utterances” made in the past few days citing Article 371 A and ILP as “a blanket shield” for the entire Nagas.

Further, NPF questioned whether the state government has “firmly taken the decision” to oppose the Bill or was trying “to play another musical chair to the Nagas as a temporary relief measure for the time being.”

While lauding the PDA government’s decision to reject the Bill, the NPF asked whether the government would again

backstep the call of the Naga people in the near future.

NPF also expressed surprise at the “wavering and indecisiveness” of PDA government, which it said had at its cabinet meeting on January 7, 2019 appealed to the Centre to review the CAB, and has again called for consultative meeting with all tribal hohos, civil societies, NGOs, political parties and all stakeholders. NPF said this only showed their “incapability to take the Naga people for healthier growth.”

NPF said if PDA government cared for the posterity of the Nagas and was against CAB, what was the need for PDA government to hold a consultative when the whole Naga populace was against the enforcement of the Bill?” “Or the spin doctors of the PDA leaders have certain motive to impress the Naga people and retain their chairs,” it asked.

PDA government, NPF said must realise from the outcome of the public attendance on the Republic Day, which it claimed was “a clear indication” that Naga people were totally denouncing the Bill. To top it all, the opposition party said NDPP-led PDA government, which was so vocal not to oppose the CAB, on seeing public reactions and series of agitations and opposition from all corners, decided to backtrack from their (Cont’d on p-7) original stand.

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NYK, NSS Unit organize District Youth Parliament

Participants and members of NYK and NSS unit Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: As part of National Youth Parliament Festival 2019, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK) Dimapur and NSS Unit Dimapur under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, government of India organized District Youth Parliament on the theme “Be the Voice of New India, find solutions and Contribute to Policy” at Patkai Christian College on January 28.

Participants from Dimapur, Mon and Peren districts participated.

According to UNVdistrict youth coordintor, NYK,Dimapur K. Phyobemo Lotha, the district youth

parliament was inaugurated

by Patkai Christain College principal, H. Epao wherein he encouraged the young participants to have value in life.

He apprised upon the gathering to start small and participate in small platform, so that their small efforts will grow big.

PhyobemoLotha, in his introductory address,said that Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, government of India, has launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019, with an aim to provide a chance to the youth to brainstorm about New India and to find

ways and chalk out plans to “realize our resolves before 2022”. He said that programme will encourage the youth to engage with public issues, understands the common men’s point of view, form their opinion and express those in an articulate manner.

The programme was moderated by UNV- DYC, NYK, Kiphire, Muletolu Vero.

Meanwhile, Witadthiu Meriam, Sandeep Sharma, Subhana Rahman, Bikas Das and Keyisugong Herie were named as the best top five of the district youth parliament.

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DMHP Kohima organizes programme on mental health

news in Brief Training for district office assistant: Directorate of school education, Kohima will organize two-day training on account for the district office assistants on January 30 and 31 at the directorate of school education conference hall,Kohima. The inaugural programme will commence at 10 am on January 30. Rengma class -1 CA emergency meeting:Rengma class 1 contractor association has convened an emergency meeting on February 2 at 10am at RengmaHoho office.

SAYO bans hunting: Southern Angami Youth Organization (SAYO) has banned hunting and any activities that were likely to cause forest fire within its jurisdiction from February 1. The organization warned that defaulters would be penalized as per the wildlife protection Act and any legal provision of the land. SAYO said that fine would be imposed as per the customary practices against the violators and urged the public to take note of the prohibition order within its jurisdiction.

Theatre workshop: National School of Drama, New Delhi in collaboration with Zoe Theatre School of Drama, Nagaland will be organizing 30-day of Production Oriented Theatre Workshop from February 1 to March 2 at Nihoto village. Interested candidate have been requested to contact 8787732017.

CCRC FA general session: Chakesang Christian Revival Church (CCRC) Father’s Association (FA) has convened its 2nd triennial general session from February 1 to 3 on the theme, “Blessed Father.” Officials and hosting Church has invited all association units, programme officials, church leaders and members to be part of the session.

Tobacco products destroyed in Kma Kohima, Jan 29 (NPN): Tobacco products worth Rs. 34,140 were destroyed at the Kohima Municipal Council dumping site near Meriema village on Tuesday.

The tobacco products were seized from 68 shops near educational institutions in Kohima town. The seized items were burned in the presence of district administration, Angami women organization, Kohima district nodal officer NTCP Dr.Arenla Walling and police. (Correspondent)

Students and members of DMHP Kohima at the awareness programme.

DIMAPUR: District Mental Health Prog ramme (DMHP), Kohima organized an awareness programme on mental health in schools/colleges in Kohima district during the month of January 2019.

Don BoscoCollege, Mount Car mel Higher Secondary School, Baptist Higher Secondary School and Dainty Buds were covered.

During the sessions, Veronica Nriame, Psychiatric Social Worker highlighted on mental health and mental illness, common mental health issues experiences by adolescents/ young people.

She explained further by saying that young adults are at a particularly vulnerable time in their development.

She also discussed about significance of life skills resilience and how it enables the individuals to deal with demands and challenges of everyday life. She stated that it was very crucial for adolescents to be mentally healthy to enjoy optimum level of health.

Clinical psychologist, KetousenuoPhewhuo, spoke on the symptoms and management of depression and anxiety disorders.

She stressed on offering emotional support, understanding, patience and encouragement.

She also said that a depressed adolescent was prone to many problems including: failure in academic, abusing drugs, increased risk of suicide etc. KezhanoKen-

na-o, psychiatric nurse dealt on the various common mental health disorders and the various factors aggravating its disorder. She also explained on the statistics of people suffering from common mental disorder.

It may be mentioned that the awareness programme on mental health, DMHP, Kohimawas aimed to educate young minds about depression, stress, anxiety and addiction disorders.

It also aimed to equip them with the tools to combat symptoms of the same and to broaden knowledge about the subject, detect and provide early interventions to the individuals who are at risk or suffering from any mental health illnesses.

Kohima DPDB meeting Training on low cost preservation under MIDH

Thevoma union get together, social work

Members of Thevoma Union during the social work.

Correspondent

K o h ima , J a n 2 9 (NPN): Thevoma Union organized a get together at Rüzazou, Rüsoma under Kohima District on January 29, where the members

affirmed to strengthen and maintain cordial relationship among them.

After the formal programme, the members undertook social work along the village extension road.

The idea was to promote

work culture among the youngsters.

The social work commenced with formal declaration by Neisa Zuyie, chairman Thevoma Union Rusoma. The members took part in the social work in their traditional attires depicting the rich traditions and cultural heritage and to convey strong message to the youngsters in promoting and preserving the traditional fineries.

G.B Kruzolie Zhale said that at present there are about 1300 members with 240 families under Thevoma Union. The programme concluded with a grand community feast.

CHC welcome gate inaugurated

meeting minutes, DC said that the criteria laid down by the government for new registration of society has to be strictly followed and suggested the concerned departments to come up with some guidelines as raised by the EE PWD for uniform sideways painting within the town areas.

On the agenda for introduction of Science stream proposed at Government Higher Secondary School, Tseminyu and T.M Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima, the house deliberated on the matter and decided to recommend it to the government for further approval.

DC also informed the house that Mini Hornbill will be held at Kohima in the month of February 2019 and as being the capital of the State, he sought all the District Planning and Development Board members to extend their support and cooperation in wherever it may require in celebrating the festival in a befitting manner.

E.E. PWD will be presenting the departmental activities in the next DPDB meeting.

DIMAPUR: Department of Horticulture organised training on low cost preservation unit under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 2017-18 at conference hall, Directorate of Horticulture, Kohima on January 29. The training was organised for the beneficiaries of Kohima, Kiphire, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Wokha,

YSUD organizes get-together programme DIMAPUR: The new team of Yimchungrü Students Union Dimapur (YSUD) organized a get-together programme on January 28 at Shokhuvi water fall.

A press release from YSUD media cell stated that, the progamme was attended by the YUD executive chairman Asoba and YSUD advisor HanjiLims. They encouraged the students to work actively in every field to be successful.

President Yimchungrü Students Union Dimapur S. Donan thanked all the members and further committed to work with utmost sincerity, commitment and dedication and appealed to the members to co-operate with each other in order to move forward.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Zunheboto and Tseminyu. 56 Beneficiaries attended the training on fruits and vegetable preservation. The department also distributed low cost preservation equipments to all the beneficiaries of the district. The first batches of beneficiaries were from Kohima, Kiphire, Phek, Tuensang, Mokokchung, Wokha, Zunheboto and Tseminyu.

2nd DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late I. Nihoqhe Chishi

It's been 2 years since you left us.

But not a day has passed without you in our hearts.

You are deeply missed and remembered with our silent tears.

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Horticulture commissioner of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Dr. B.N.S. Murthy paid a visit to Dream Dragon Fruit Farm, Shitovi village Dimapur on January 28 and met with proprietor of the farm, Lucy Ngullie Thomas. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting was held at DPDB’s Conference Hall, Kohima on January 29. The meeting was chaired by the new Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie.

According to DIPR, on behalf of all the DPDB members, ADC Kohima, LithronglaTongpiRutsa welcomed the new DC and new District Planning Officer and member secretary DPDB Kohima, Pudusul Luho to the board.

Thejawelie extended greetings to the board members and said that the District Planning and Development Board forum was an important platform where developmental activities for the district were initiated.

He therefore, urged all the members to extend their support and cooperation to execute the activities effectively for the welfare of the society. He also urged the members to ensure their commitments towards the functioning of the DPDB activities in an effective manner.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late M. Tongpang Ao

Expired on 26.01.2019 We the family members of Late M. Tongpang Ao would like to thank each and everyone who had supported us financially, materially and above all through prayer during his prolonged illness and demise on 26.01.2019.

We especially express our gratitude to doctor and nurses of C.I.H.S.R Hospital. We particularly thank the commandant and all rank and file of 7th N.A.P Bhandari.

We regret our inability to thank you all individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Moatoshi Longkumer along with CHC council members during the inauguration of the welcome gate.

DIMAPUR: MoatoshiLongkumer, MLA inaugurated Circuit House Colony (CHC) welcome gate here on Tuesday.

Speaking at a brief inaugural programme, Moastoshi termed the construction of a welcome gate as a pride and privilege for the colony and congratulated the council and residents of the colony.

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maintain cleanliness and become one of the cleanest colony in Dimapur.

He also sought cooperation and support to make Dimapur the cleanest place/city in Nagaland in days to come.

Giving a brief report of the welcome gate, CHC council chairman, Zulu informed the gathering that the amount to construct the gate was sanctioned by the State government in 2018.

But as the sanction amount was not sufficient, the colony council sought help from the residents of the colony, he said.

He further thanked all residents and colony council members for their help and cooperation.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme began with an invocation by council member, Abel Lotha and ended with vote of thanks

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THROUGH THIS SPACE, WE THE BEREAVED FAMILY EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO THE LOTHA BAPTIST CHURCH CHUMOUKEDIMA, VARIOUS OTHER CHURCHES, ORGANISATIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND ALL WELL-WISHERS FOR THE CONSTANT PRAYERS, LOVE AND SUPPORT EXTENDED TO US -THROUGHOUT THE PROLONGED ILLNESS, UPTO THE LAST JOURNEY OF OUR BELOVED, WHO LEFT FOR HIS HEAVENLY ABODE. DP-851

LOVING WIFE, CHILDREN, GRAND CHILDREN AND ALL RELATIVES.

Late Asu Hokheto Yepthomi

Born : 1916 – Died : 8th Jan. 2019 Left wife & 148 Children, Grand & Great Grandchildren We the bereaved family would like to thank and express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all who stood by us and showed their sympathy during short illness and demise of our Asu Hokheto Yepthomi at Ghuvishe Village.

Your love and presence, your generous contribution in different ways and in prayer. We honour and abundantly thank you. May our Almighty God bless you all, let Asu's long life be showered upon you; his blessing goes to you.

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Dimapur: Lhisemia Council (LC), Kohima village has adopted five-point resolution for the welfare of the community and to safe-guard the environment within its jurisdiction.

In a press statement, LC chairman Setuo Kelio and general secretary, Ketuovizo Tseikha stated that council has prohibited rash driving and wayside spilling of garbage at any stretch along the road. LC has also banned drilling of deep bore wells in the traditional jurisdiction of Lhisemia Khel as per Khel resolution of May 25, 2017.

It has therefore, resolved that the owners of all the wells constructed prior to this date shall share the water through pipeline with their neighbouring residents.

The council also prohibited rearing of pigs along the roadsides and in the

vicinity of public places (Zieke, Dazhou and Halls).

LC said that the ban has been imposed to avoid air pollution and dirtying of roadside and public places by piggery feeds and wastes.

LC has also strictly prohibited draining of septic tanks through open drain in all areas within the traditional jurisdiction of Lhisemia Khel. For places which are not accessible “cesspool”, the council has asked the owner to obtain prior permission from the Lhisemia Youth Organization. Further, LC has banned jungle burning under its jurisdiction. LC warned that violators in all the above mentioned resolutions will be penalized. In this regard, LC has appealed to all concern to comply with the above resolutions to avoid unwanted incidence that may arise.

sive Ao villages, Tongpang appreciated the villagers for their participation in matters relating to village welfare.

He also challenged the Mopungchuket villagers to retrospect if they were as united as before and urged them to live up to their patriarch village stature.

He also hoped that the new “Medemsanger Putu” would rule the village with a new vision and ensured that peace and progress prevail in the village.

It may be noted that “Alisümang” is a trail near the village, which is tradi-

tionally repaired with fresh earth during the change of guard of village administration of Mopungchuket village.

It was recently paved on October 12, 2018 when Medemsanger Putu took over the reins of the village authority from its predecessors Riongsanger Putu. It is forbidden to traverse through this trail until the village elders revoke the forbiddance, and which was done today with Tongpang Ozukum as the special guest.

Later in the day, a cultural extravaganza was

held at Süngkotenem Park that was graced by minster of Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along as special guest.

Temjen appreciated the Mopungchuket villagers for preserving their tradition and culture.

He added that loss of culture and tradition among the indigenous people of the North East was alarming and called upon the Naga people to preserve and promote their unique culture.

He added that Nagas in various platforms talk about preserving their cul-

Legal awareness campaign in Peren

Agro Servicing Centre opened in Pughoboto

Legal awareness programme for women leaders

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Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 29 (NPN): Nagaland PWD minister Tongpang Ozukum said that Nagas must do away with the tendency to bask in past glory and aspects of culture that hinders progress while preserving and promoting those that aid progress.

The minister said this while speaking on the occasion of “Alisümang Liden Anempong Südok” at Mopungchuket village on January 29. Lauding Mopungchuket village as one of the most progres-

Dobashis, Gaonboras and members of NSLSA and NBA at the campaign.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Service Authority (NSLSA) in collaboration with Nagaland Bar Association (NBA) conducted its yearlong legal awareness campaign 2019 at DC conference hall, Peren on January 29.

The campaign was held on the topic “Role of GBs and DBs & Nagaland village &Tribal Councils Act, 1978” with Talitsungba, president of NBA as the speaker.

A press release by NBA media in-charge, advocate N. Y. Themjen Ao stated that, Talitsungba stressed on the institutions of Dobashis and Gaonboras as the pioneering

institutions under organized government since the advent of the British Raj and the formation of the erstwhile Naga Hills district.

He emphasised on the statutory judicial powers of GBs as conferred by the Rules of Administration of Justice &Police in Naga Hills District,1937, now amended as the rules for administration of Justice & Police in Nagaland, 1937

by Amendment Act,1974 (7of 1974) so as similar powers were conferred to the Dobashis by its 2nd Amendment Act 1982.

Therefore, it was appropriate to say that the village institution was the

foundation of the organised government, however, the elders and GBs of the village were not given deserving honors and respect by society despite being time tested institutions, he said.

DC Peren, S. Tainiu also said that governance starts from the village council and thanked the legal fraternity for organizing the awareness programme.

The programme was chaired by Asungbe. N. Hau and Wangshi Jamir with introductory speech

by Imti Imsong, president of Dimapur Bar Association (DBA) in presence of GBs and DBs of Peren.

DIMAPUR: The Sub Divisional Agricultural Office of Pughoboto inaugurated its first ever Agro Servicing Centre at Lazami village on January 25 with ADC Pughoboto, Phuleshe K. Yepthomi as the special guest.

A DIPR report stated that Myanthung Patton, SDAO Pughoboto, gave the opening remarks followed by a briefing about the centre by Shihovi, proprietor Agro servicing centre, Lazami.

The special guest, in his speech emphasized on sincere implementation of schemes at the grassroot levels for their success. He also requested leaders to support and encourage the centre and also spread the news to all villages under the sub division.

The servicing centre was set up to cater to the sub division, providing services like machinery repair, especially power tillers which were provided to various villages under the sub division recently.

Workshop on upcoming IPPI and NDD

DIMAPUR: Control Arms Foundation of India (CAFI) in collaboration with Naga Mothers Association (NMA) organized a one-day legal awareness programme for women leaders and community justice workers at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD), Kohima on January 29.

A press release from CAFI media cell stated that, during the programme awareness on various topics and sharing examples of successful best practices on empowering vulnerable and marginalized women were highlighted.

The resource persons included panel lawyers Nathaniel Kevichusa, Limathung Ezung, Limasenla Longkumer and Vesurupoi Theyo deputed

by Mezivolu T.Therieh, member secretary of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority.

During the session, on the issue of women’s situation in the state, Theyo remarked that “our customary law cannot override our Fundamental Rights”.

Additionally, Longkumer stressed that we must

ture but seldom put it into practice.

He therefore urged the Ao community to “come back to the villages” so that not only the culture is preserved but the villages also progress.

Other highlights of the cultural extravaganza included folk love songs, cultural dances by Tazü Lenden Mopungchuket and Arküm Mongsenyimti, folk song by the womenfolk of Mopungchuket and a special folk song by the Mongsenyimti Village Council which was followed by a mass feast.

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Army recruitment rally

Dimapur: Army recruitment rally will be held at Bhagat Stadium, Rangapahar military station (Nagaland) from April 3 - 6 for enrolment of youth from Nagaland. The online application will open from February 2 – March 18. For registration online, one has been informed to login to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Candidates who have registered in the previous rally can login directly and check eligibility and apply fresh.

For any other query, one may contact 03862-248845 and 8974958673 between 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on working days. The last date of registration will be March 18.

Members of CAFI & NMA at the legal awareness programme.

remember that “Rights always go along with Duties”. Further, a member of the NMA shared that it was important to impart such awareness programmes to women so that they get awareness and knowledge to tackle while helping, or counseling and guiding the victims. Iheilung, president of Zeliangrong Mipui Or-

ganization (ZMO) said that the seminar has really encouraged women to pay more attention to “our” ignorant society.

The programmne was organized by the Control Arms Foundation of India, Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network in collaboration with Naga Mothers Association and support

from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority and European Union.

A total of around 40 participants from different districts attend the programme. These included Eastern Nagaland Women Organization (ENWO), Watsu Mundang (WM) besides Naga Mothers Association (NMA) units.

F&CS Dimapur informs beneficiaries

DIMAPUR: To streamline and detect ineligible and bogus ration cards holders in Dimapur district, the office of superintendent of supplies, Dimapur has directed all the eligible beneficiaries possessing ration cards under the priority households to submit their original ration cards along with photocopies of Aadhaar

to the office of superintendent of supplies, Dimapur on or before March 2019.

In a press release, assistant director Food and Civil Supplies, N. Jamonger Ao said that the notification has been issued in compliance with Government provisions and to streamline the Public Distribution System and en-

sure that the ration cards are being issued to eligible and genuine beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act 2013.

In this regard, the assistant director said that acknowledgement slip for renewal will be issued only to eligible ration card holders. Therefore, Urban Fair Price Shops have been

asked to strictly issue only to the eligible ration card holders who were in possession of the acknowledgement slip duly signed by the competent authority.

Further, colonies chairman/councils/GBs/NGOs have been asked to monitor ineligible and bogus cards in their respective colonies.

Dr. Imnameren Phom with MOs and staff after the workshop on IPPI and NDD on January 28.

DIMAPUR: A workshop on the upcoming Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) and National De-Worming Day (NDD) was held at the conference hall, CMO office Longleng on January 28.

A press release from CMO office Longleng, district media officer Roseline stated that Dr. Imnameren Phom, DPO (RCH/ UIP), in his keynote address, spoke about submitting reports on time and also asked officials to submit them only after referring them to the concerned MOs. Dr. Imnameren encouraged them to let go of differences K Y M C

and work as a team in order to achieve their desired goals. He also appealed to nurses to help the ASHAs and mobilise them, and also to try to make all sub-centres delivery points. The health units were asked to make a population chart from the 2011 Census along with head counts, to include those in the age group of 0-5 years.

They were told to keep these in their respective health units and later, the district would make the final compiled list. All three blocks submitted head counts for the IPPI. The programme was followed

by a discussion on the number of booths needed for the upcoming IPPI in all health units, the man power needed in particular booths, and distribution of Albendazole tablets and posters and leaflets for the National De-Worming Day (NDD).

The workshop was attended

by MOs from the three primary health centres, nurses from all sub centres, ASHA coordinators from the three blocks, BPMs from the three blocks, Dr Lirenthung Khuvung MO SHP (RBSK), VCCM (UNDP), DPM, vaccinators and media officer.

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Anti-CAB protest continues in Imphal

People protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Imphal on Tuesday. (NP)

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Women vendors of three all-women run market Tuesday suspended their business for the day and took part in antiCitizenship (Amendment) Bill protests in Imphal. The protest-cum-meeting was organised by Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MPACAB), a core committee of CSOs formed to fight against CAB. MPACAB was formed at a joint meeting of over 64 civil society organisations based in the state. The meeting had also declared to impose a state wide 24hour general strike from the midnight of January 30, opposing the passage of contentious CAB-2016

by Lok Sabha on January 8 last.

In Tuesday’s meeting, MPACAB declared that all ethnic communities, civil society bodies, women bodies and student bodies have united to fight against the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill-2016.

“We now stand united against the CAB 2016,” MPACAB leaders declared at the meeting.

During the protest cum meeting, all kinds of business activities in Imphal’s Khwairamband Keithel, the business hub of Manipur was brought to a complete halt.

Women vendors of Ima Keithel suspended their business transaction for the day and attended protest-

cum-meeting. Showing solidarity to MPACAB’s movement against the Bill, all shops and business centres at Paona and Thangal Bazar also remained closed for the day.

Leaders of the MPACAB said that the emergency meeting was being organised to declare the united stand of the civil bodies, students and various ethnic communities of the state against the Bill.

UCM president Sunil Karam who talked elaborately on the possible impact of the Bill in the NE region said that the damage, if the Bill is passed, would be irrepressible.

He declared, “Today we have united to fight against the Bill and our struggle will

achieve its goal.”

CIRCA convener Lancha Ningthouja claimed that everybody understood the hidden agenda behind the passage of the controversial Bill. “That is why all sections of people across the Northeast are raising their voices against the Bill,” he said.

Therefore, he called upon the indigenous people of the region to prepare for a united struggle to safeguard their culture, heritage, rights and lands.

Meanwhile, a 13-member delegation of 11 political parties, who attended the all-party meeting convened chief minister N Biren Singh on Monday, has left for New Delhi today.

The team led by state BJP president and sitting Rajya Sabha MP, K Bhabananda will press the Centre not to pass CAB. Among others, the delegates include leaders of AITC, AAP, NEIDP, NPF, Shiva Sena, LJP, RSP etc.

During their camping at the national capital, they will submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister urging him to withdraw the Bill or insert a clause excluding Northeast from the jurisdiction of the Bill.

The delegate will also press the Centre to give Presidential assent to the Manipur People Bill 2018.

BJP will always protect interests of Assam: PM Guwahati, Jan 29 (PTI): As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces heat over the Citizenship Bill in the northeast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said his party will always protect the interests of Assam.

Taking to Twitter, he also thanked the people of the state for supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party in elections to three tribal autonomous councils.

“Gratitude to my sisters and brothers of Assam for the strong support to @BJP4Assam in polls to three Tribal Autonomous Councils in the state. The @BJP4India is fully committed towards the development and prosperity of Assam,” he said.

The BJP has won several seats in the autonomous council polls.

Narendra Modi said the government will “always protect the interests of the state.”

“Several initiatives of the central and Assam government have contributed towards transforming lives of the citizens of Assam,” he wrote.

Several BJP allies in the northeast will meet in Guwahati Tuesday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

HC quashes Mizoram govt’s prolonged liquor ban order

Aizawl, Jan 29 (PTI): The Aizawl bench of the Gauhati High Court Tuesday quashed the order of the Mizoram government banning sales of liquor from December 21 to March 1, and instructed it to allow vendors to sell alcohol as per the validity of their licences.

The sitting judge, Justice Michael Zothankhuma, found the orders of the Commissioner of Excise and Narcotics department declaring the “dry days” for an extended period as “arbitrary” and set the order aside.

The judge ordered the state government to allow the owners of the three

bonded warehouses to import liquor on the basis of permits and the retail vendors to sell liquor as per the validity of their licences issued under the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition and Control) Act, 2014.

The government’s contention that the prolonged dry days were declared due to observance of the Republic Day on January 26 and ‘Chapchar Kut’, the most prominent traditional festival of the Mizos on March 1, was not accepted by the court saying that the state government could declare dry days on such days in accordance with the Mizoram Liquor (Prohibition and Control)

Act, but not for such a long period.

The new Mizo National Front (MNF) government headed by Chief Minister Zoramthanga, in a meeting of the council of ministers on December 18 last year, had declared dry days from December 21 to January 14.

Another meeting of the council of ministers on January 10 decided to extend the dry days from January 15 till March 1 this year.

The owners of the bonded warehouses and retail liquor vendors submitted petitions on January 17 challenging the orders of the state government.

Manipur to host World Bamboo Workshop

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Manipur is all set to host the 3rd World Bamboo Workshop-2019 from February 4-8 in Imphal.

This is the first time that the bamboo workshop is being held in India. The first World Bamboo Workshop was held at Veracruz, Mexico in 2017 and the second edition was held last year at Lima, Peru.

Addressing a news conference here, state principal secretary (trade commerce & industries), P Vaiphei highlighted a brief feature account of the workshop.

“There will be 25 stalls located within the City Convention Centre on the ground floor which will specifically focus on bam-

boo products, bamboo technology, bamboo related items,” he said.

These 25 stalls will be mostly demonstrative in nature where the people of the state can come and experience it, he added.

Another 50 stalls will also be set up in Imphal’s Hapta Kengjeibung, said Vaiphei.

“In this stalls, we are trying to showcase the rich handloom products we have along with the handicraft products,” he said.

World Bamboo Workshop is an annual event organised by World Bamboo Organization (WBO) with an objective to spread the traditional use and application of bamboo of a particular place or region of the world.

Tripura Police arrests two dog smugglers BJP alleges Congress’ involvement in attack on AASU

The rescued dogs were handed over to Pawsome, an animal-friendly NGO for treatment and safekeeping till their ownership can be established.

Agartala, Jan 29 (Agencies): Tripura Police Tuesday arrested two dog smugglers carrying four Indian breed dogs tied tightly inside gunny bags while they were being whisked off to Mizoram. East Agartala Station Officer-in-charge Debashish Saha said that the dogs were recovered from a vehicle enroute to Mizoram.

“The recover y was made at 3 in the early morning today at Buddhamandir area in Agartala. A SubInspector halted a vehicle carrying dogs in suspicious conditions. Prima facie evidence suggests that the animals were being smuggled”, Saha said.

The official also said that an FIR is being registered against the accused under Prevention of Cru-

elty against Animals Act, 1960 of the Indian Penal Code. The detainees identified as Johnunsanga, Lalthanmuia are residents of Kanhmun, a Mizoram village bordering Tripura in the north district. Speaking to reporters inside police custody, the detainees said they visited Tripura to see off someone in a city-based private school. Four unidentified persons offered them to sell four dogs at Rs. 300 each and they obliged, Johnunsanga claimed.

However, police said they are investigating to assess the truth of their statement. “They have said this is their first offense. We shall investigate to assess whether they have previous criminal records”, the OC said.

The dogs were handed over to Pawsome – an

animal-friendly NGO for treatment and safekeeping till their ownership can be established. Rigved Dutta, general secretary of the NGO said they have recovered 20 dogs from smuggling rackets in the past.

He thanked Tripura Police for taking the initiative and said awareness about cruelty against animals is on the rise in Tripura.

Guwahati, Jan 29 (PTI): Refuting AASU’s claims that the BJP had orchestrated the attacks on its members at Nalbari two days back, the saffron party’s state unit on Tuesday accused the opposition Congress to be behind the incident.

Several All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) activists were attacked while they were protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill during Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s visit to Nalbari on January 27.

Addressing a press conference here, Assam BJP president Ranjeet Kumar Dass showed pictures of Congress personnel being present among the AASU protestors on that day.

“The Congress was involved in the Ghograpara incident in Nalbari district.

We have evidence of Congress being involved in it,” he said.

Dass claimed that the

NOTICE

NO.DC/KPE/JUD-11/2016-17/771 Dated Kiphire the 24th Jan ’2019 Whereas Smti. Selongla, Wife of Late. T. Tsathrongkyu Sangtam, Rtd SDO (Soil) Pensioner of Yingphire Village has applied for issue of succession certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in order to draw/receive the payment of movable/ immovable properties of Late T. Tsathrongkyu Sangtam SDO (Soil) Pensioner who expired on 10/11/2018.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. 1. P.P.O NO.111610354 2. Any other dues etc. from the office of the Treasury Officer, Kiphire, Nagaland.

Public are hereby asked to file objection/claims if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection/claim is received within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued in favour of the applicant.

(M.Shayung Phom) NCS Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire:: Nagaland.

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IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR NAGALAND NOTICE

S/C No. 9/19

NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Dear Khokhole, You are the best sister.may you live long and continue to be a blessing.

May God bless you today as you celebrate your birthday..

Happy Birthday...

From your brother, Lhiti & Eliwe.

Dear Stubby,

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late H. Lungo Khiamniungan has been applied by Smti Maam B, W/o Lt. H. Lungo Khiamniungan R/o H.No Netaji Colony, Dimapur Nagaland for possession of : Pension Benefits SBI A/c Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 01.03.19.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 29th January' 19.

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Happy birthday.

With Love & Prayer, M Squad Family Hello aLiBo, Many many happy returns of the day, wishing a Blessed day, beautiful month and prosperous year in you life, may Our Almighty God bless You with Joy, peace, happiness and laughter in you, may all aged years be your, May You be the blessed to the people around you.

Once again Happy blessed Birthday. God bless you.

With prayer eLoS.

Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland

AFFIDAVIT FOR NAME CLARIFICATION Regd. No. 13/73(Pt-IV) I, Shri. RONGSENMONGBA OZUKUM alias ALONGMANGRI, resident of H.No.20, Kuda Village, C Khel, Nagarjan, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under: 1. That I am a bonafide Indian citizen and resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That my correct official name is RONGSENMONGBA OZUKUM which is entered in my Aadhaar Card, bearing No.8843 2926 3335 and other official records.

3. Whereas in some of my service records my name is entered ALONGMANGRI. 4. And whereas RONGSENMONGBA OZUKUM alias ALONGMANGRI, both refers to my name or the same person.

5. That henceforth my name shall be used as RONGSENMONGBA OZUKUM in all official records and documents.

6. That this Affidavit is made to rectify my different name and through these presents and strength be it known to all concerned and make correction/ acceptance and change of my name RONGSENMONGBA OZUKUM in all official records and documents.

VERIFICATION I verify and take oath 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 5th November, 2018.

MAGISTRATE NOTARY PUBLIC K. TUNGOE NOTARY PUBLIC Regd. No. 13/73(Pt-IV) Govt. of Nagaland K-270

Congress is engaging in such incidents with a malafide intention to spoil AASU’s name and ruin its image.

“They want to create a rift between the BJP and AASU. The Congress wants to ruin the image of AASU,” Dass claimed.

Showing pictures to prove his allegations, the BJP state chief identified one Abdul Ali, who is the president of Ghograpara Block Congress, to be among the AASU protestors.

Dass also identified five others -- Nalbari Congress vice president Sarat Kalita, general secretary Lutfur Rahman, spokesperson Khanin Lahkar, Nalbari Youth Congress president Gyandeep Kalita, and general secretary Moidul Islam – among the protestors.

“The Congress workers had come with sticks and stones and attacked the AASU activists. The

AASU will never protest with sticks. It was Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Chandra Mohan Patowary who controlled the situation from getting out of control,” he claimed.

He urged the district administration and AASU to investigate into the incident.

BJP workers and AASU activists had allegedly clashed when the students’ organisations were protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill during a bike rally taken out by the saffron party workers to escort Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary who had gone to Nalbari for the foundation stone laying of a hospital by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

AASU, however, has alleged that its members were stopped and attacked

by the BJP workers with sticks and stones and carried the violence to the police station too.

The AASU, which had yesterday staged ‘black flag’ protests across Assam against the alleged attack, today blocked the National Highways across the state for one hour against the “autocracy of the BJP government” and demanding punishment for the guilty.

Thousands of AASU members waving flags and banners staged demonstrations and blocked National Highways across the state.

They also blocked NH-37 at Basishtha Chariali in Guwahati.

AASUs chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya told reporters that both the state government and the ruling BJP would have to pay dearly for trying to dominate a democratic movement forcefully.

SHIKIMITHI KEU SUTSA

Atughushi, akiqheu shikimithi keu pesu Ampeu Alhou tsulu paghi ani kiughengu pano akusu lono ishipivitsuke. Tipau gholo, shikimithi keu pesu no :1. Inoli. Inno. Shikuto Zalipu, Atokukau kibolomi.

2. Shikuto Ghami Baptist Akukuhou.

3. Shikuto Ghami.

4. CLF Aqahuto Area.

5. WSBCLF. 6. WSBAK eno pa-qholo Akukuhouqo.

Hinguno alau, akibo eno luthu kutomono ikuphu tsukeu ghenguno Ampeu Alhou pelo kumutsu shou pau kukumugha eno kupukini atsu penike ikibo kighini betsu ani.

“Ikhopemi gholo akutulau shi anamu paye ikhopemi keke ipi puzu khuno azukumko ajukhu lakhimu yekepu tsuni keno mtsuqheyino pa saxuye khilemu puhavemo nani” Mathi 10:42

Meanwhile, on the citizenship bill, the BJP state chief appealed the public, irrespective of language, religion and ethnicity, not to get emotional but analyse the bill and understand what it is and what will be its impact.

“AASU has the right to protest against the bill as they were involved in the Assam movement. But others are creating unrest by talking about Assam’s separation from India and creating a French Revolution-like situation,” Dass said.

“The Citizenship Bill is for the entire country.

The Lok Sabha passed it.

Now, it is in Rajya Sabha with the Opposition there against it. BJP wants the bill to be an Act which has been amended only to reduce the stay in India for obtaining Indian citizenship to six years from the existing 12 years,” he said.

NTSITA YILAN

Old Tssori Baptist Ekhumki enghen ji pantav tsukona ephalanchia Potsow montso epi ekhum ji February 3, 2019, 11:00 am lo khitavsala, hoji tsukona Old Tssori yanchu kyon oyani evan tssolia metapoe evanden tssolia topvuna sukhying elhi shilo nzansi mmyanta oyi thetale to jonjia nte ntsithukala.

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Rev. K. Benathung Humtsoe Pastor Old Tssori Baptist Church.

(KAZHETO AYE) Pastor, Shikuto Ghami Baptist Akukuhou

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, AGHUNATO. NO.JUD-21/78-79

Dt. Agto. the 25th 01-2019

NOTICE CALLING OBJECTION TO ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE. Smti. Yesheli, Village Shevishe of P.S. Aghunato of Zunheboto District has applied for issue of a certificate declaring him legal heir Service Pension benefits of her husband Lt. Lahokhe Achumi who expired on 26th 12-2018.

It is hereby notified that if no objection of issue of certificate applied for is received from any one within a period of 30 days from the date of publication in local paper. The office will issue the certificate applied for after expiry of the period of 30 days.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Aghunato : Nagaland DP-868 DECLARATION (Correction of Name & D.O.B)

Regd. No. 13 Date. 14-01.19 I, Shri Mhiesilhoubei Khawakhrie, son of Late Pelhounyü, aged 54 years, resident of Naga Hospital Colony, District- Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India hailing from the Angami Naga Tribe.

2. That I am presently serving as a District Sport Officer (DSO) under the Establishment/ Department of Youth Resources and Sports, Nagaland.

3. That whereas in all my official documents and records my name has been entered and recorded as Mhiesilhoubei Khawakhrie and my Date of Birth has been entered and recorded as 04. 01.1965.

4. That this affidavit is made to declare that in my GPF Statement bearing Account No. EDN/11936 inadvertently and by oversight my name has been entered and recorded as Mhesilhubi instead of Mhiesilhoubei Khawakhrie and my Date of Birth has been erroneously entered and recorded as 06.09.1963 instead of 04.01.1965.

5. That the above mentioned name Mhesilhubi and Mhiesilhoubei Khawakhrie it refers to one and the same person i.e. me and it is indistinguishable, and synonymous.

6. That this affidavit shall stand as a peice of evidence if any complication that may arise with regard to the correction of my name and my D.O.B in my GPF Statement and/or any other official documents and records.

7. That this affidavit is signed and sworn before the competent Authority declaring that my correct official name is ‘Mhiesilhoubei Khawakhrie’, and my correct official Date of Birth is ‘04.01.1965’ and herein it shall be used for all my service records, official records, future references and future correspondence.

That the above statements made in Para 1 – 7 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the Competent Authority on 10th January, 2019 at Kohima.

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Modify 2003 order on Ayodhya: Centre

Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid structure in Ayodhya. (File) New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): In a significant move ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Centre Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its 2003 order to allow it to return to original owners the 67.390 acre of “nondisputed” acquired land around the disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid structure in Ayodhya.

The 0.313 acre plot, on which the disputed structure stood before it was demolished by the ‘kar sevaks’ on December 6, 1992, was within the 2.77 acre disputed premises, the plea filed by the BJP-led NDA government said.

The government had acquired 67.703 acre, including the 2.77 acre, through a legislation in 1993. The Ram

Janambhoomi Nyas (RJN) is the owner of as much as 42 acre of the acquired nondisputed land.

Referring to the earlier order of March 31, 2003, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that instead of “confining the order of status quo to the disputed land” the Supreme Court had extended the restraining order to adjacent acquired land as well.

The Centre also refer red to the Supreme Court’s verdict in the 1994 Ismail Faruqui case, saying the top court had observed that if the Centre wanted to return the acquired land to its original owners then it may do so.

It said that the 1994 verdict had also held the factual determination as to

the extent of the adjacent area considered necessary is in “the domain of policy and is not a matter for judicial scrutiny or a ground for testing the constitutional validity of the enactment”.

The plea said the 2003 order asking the Centre to maintain the status quo (existing state of affairs) with regard to non-disputed acquired land was to be maintained till the Allahabad High Court decided the title dispute only.

“It must be noted that this court in clear categorical terms held that the status quo has to be maintained only until the suits pending before the Allahabad High Court are disposed of ”, it said.

Referring to the 2003 order which had restrained

the Centre to deal in any manner with the acquired land, the plea said that the direction should have confined itself to the disputed land only.

Buttressing its plea for returning land to real owners, the Centre referred to the Faruqui verdict and said, “the interest claimed

by Muslims was only over the disputed site of 0.313 acres where the disputed structure stood before the its demolition”.

The acquisition of superfluous area, other than the disputed land admeasuring 0.313 acres out of the total area acquired admeasuring 67.703 acre, was only to ensure that the parties which succeed in the proceedings are not denied ‘proper access to and enjoyment of rights in the disputed land’, it said.

The plea said the apex court had observed in the 1994 verdict that it was the duty of the Centre to restore superfluous land to the owners if it is determined that either whole or any part was not necessary to achieve the purpose of acquisition.

The plea said the Ram Janambhoomi Nyas (a trust to promote construction of Ram Temple) had sought return of excess land acquired in 1991 to original owners.

The Centre in 1991 had acquired 67 acre land including the disputed site.

Cong questions Centre’s move on Ayodhya land

Abhishek Manu Singhvi (File) New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): Seeking to remind the Centre of the Supreme Courts 2003 directive about “observance of status quo”, the Congress on Tuesday questioned the Modi governments move asking for the top courts nod for giving a part of the 67 acres of undisputed land to Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas and other original owners. “After 16 years of stupor, why has the government suddenly woken up, that too with just two months remaining for the Lok Sabha elections?” asked Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi responding to the Centre moving the apex court. Questioning the government’s intention, Singhvi cited the court’s March 2003 directive which stated that until the title dispute was finally adjudicated, status quo shall be maintained on all land including the undisputed land. “The SC directive is very clear, but what is questionable is the government’s move to seek modification of that order ahead of the elections,” he added.

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BJP will drive out infiltrators from Bengal, says Amit Shah Contai , Jan 29 (IANS): Coming down heavily on the Mamata Banerjee government on the refugee crisis, BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday said if elected to power, the BJP will ensure citizenship to all refugees and drive away all the infiltrators from Bengal.

“The infiltrators, the Rohingiyas are welcomed in Bengal, but the refugees who come to protect themselves and their families do not have place here. I want to assure all the refugees staying in Bengal that they will be given citizenship by the Modi government,” Shah said at a public rally in East Midnapore district’s Contai.

“The refugees including Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, who came to Bengal should be given Indian citizenship. Modi ji wants to give them citizenship through the Citizenship Amendment Bill, Mamata and her party should reveal whether they would support the Bill in the Rajya Sabha,” he said.

Shah said that neither the current Trinamool Congress regime nor the communists and Congress would address the infiltration issue in Bengal as they consider the infiltrators as vote bank.

“If you want to make Bengal free from infiltrators, Mamata, Communists or

Amit Shah (File) Congress cannot help you.

They need the votes of the infiltrators. If anyone can do it, it is Narendra Modi and BJP,” the saffron party chief said.

“Should cow smuggling be stopped or allowed?

Can Trinamool Congress stop cow smuggling or infiltration? They cannot, because infiltrators are their vote banks. Elect BJP to power once. We will make sure every single infiltrator is thrown out,” he said amid massive cheers from the crowd.

Shah said while the 2019 Lok Sabha polls might be a battle to re-elect Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister in rest of the country, in Bengal it is a challenge to rebuild the lost ‘golden Bengal’ (a term coined by Rabindranath Tagore).

“Bengal used to lead the nation culturally, politically, socially. But what has happened to Bengal?

Where did Tagor’s ‘Sonar Bangla’ go?”

Centre moves HC to advance hearing on JNMF issue New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): The Central government on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court for getting an early hearing on Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) plea challenging the eviction notice issued by the government.

However, the court could not hear the matter and listed it for January 31.

The government said that JNMF was in the possession of the property due to court’s stay order.

The hearing must be advanced or the authorities should be allowed to proceed under law against the JNMF, the government said.

On January 23, the court fixed February 19 to hear the plea filed by JNMF. The JNMF has challenged the October 15 2018 eviction notice. Earlier, the court had stayed estate officer’s notice to vacate the premises.

The JNMF, in its plea, alleged that the proceedings initiated by the estate officer was designed to destroy Nehru’s legacy and contributions and attempted to create a new narrative.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund formally came into being on August 17 1964 under the chairmanship of Dr S. Radhakrishnan, then President of India, and is located at Teen Murti House.

Vaghela joins NCP; to Rahul meets Parrikar; enquires about his health be given national role Ahmedabad, Jan 29 (IANS): Former Gujarat chief minister and rebel Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela formally joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday in the presence of NCP’s national president Sharad Pawar.

Welcoming Vaghela, Sharad Pawar said, “For two months we were in talks and finally Vaghela as decided to join our party. We want his experience and his strong public support in forming a non-BJP government at the Centre.” “I have requested him to not only lead our party in Gujarat but also bear the responsibility of the national general secretary of NCP, which he has accepted. He will be instrumental in better coordination for joining anti-BJP parties,” said Pawar. Vaghela said “Today the country is living in a constant fear. The

constitutional institutions such as the Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, RBI, ECI, CBI, CVC, CAG are being gagged. I felt that it is not good to remain inactive in such times. “Today the people are angry with the present government, and I see a UPA-III type of anti-BJP government at the Centre. The present government is corrupt. The person claiming to have a 56-inch chest tells so many lies. To save democracy I have decided to join the NCP.” Vaghela was expelled from the Congress in 2017 after he engineered a defection of party MLAs in an attempt to defeat veteran leader Ahmed Patel in the Rajya Sabha elections. An active RSS member, Vaghela had joined Jana Sangh in 1969 which later became the Janata Party and then transformed into the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP.

Panaji, Jan 29 (PTI): Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar at the state Assembly complex here and enquired about his health.

Parrikar, 63, who has been suffering from a pancreatic ailment, heads the BJP-led government in the coastal state.

The meeting comes a day after Gandhi alleged that the “Goa audio tapes”,

cited by the Congress to attack the Centre on the Rafale issue, were authentic and Parrikar was in possession of “explosive secrets” that give him power over Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gandhi arrived in the Assembly premises around noon, soon after the House was adjourned following Goa Governor Mridula Sinha’s address, which was boycotted by Congress

members. After his arrival, the Congress president went to meet the chief minister in his chamber in the assembly complex.

Gandhi later went to the opposition lobby in the Assembly to meet Congress MLAs. He held a meeting with them for 10 minutes before leaving.

The Congress chief refused to talk to waiting mediapersons, saying, “I am getting late.”

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Poll budget

ormer BJP leader and former finance minister Yashwant Sinha has come out strongly against any move by the BJP government at the Centre, to present a full budget in February saying it would be “highly improper and utterly unconstitutional” since, by practice, debates continue days before budgets are introduced. Also, in a rare occasion, the finance minister Arun Jaitely will not be presenting the budget on account of being on medical leave. Piyush Goyal, the railway minister who is also looking after Coal, has been tasked with presentation of the budget. What Sinha said was in a situation when the government does not have time to present a full budget and if general elections are near. The union government requires an Interim budget to function in the months it takes for the new government to create its own budget plan.

It is a practise for the government facing election to present an interim budget. The last interim budget was presented on February 17, 2014 by the then finance minister P Chidambaram. The Narendra Modi government’s last budget before the general election will focus on India as well as Bharat as it strives to win a second term in office. The interim budget, which is likely to be much more than a voteon-account, will draw from precedents established by former finance ministers Pranab Mukherjee and P Chidambaram, who did not shy away from introducing tax measures as part of stimulus packages, said a senior government official. The last budget of the Modi government is certain to contain many poll sops that Jaitley wasn’t too keen on in view of its adverse impact on the economy. With the economy not exactly at its best or as expected, the Modi government will be most interested to strike a chord with voters despite the hit the economy took from the midnight surgical strike on November 8, 2016. The pain was aggravated by adding of salt on the injury with the hastily implemented GST the following year. One that has hit the nation after demonetisation and GST is the agrarian crisis and the other is the loss of over one(1)crore jobs in 2018 which hit Modi’s campaign promise of providing 2 crore jobs a year. With the country going to the polls

by April-May, the Modi government has to produce a rabbit out of the hat to offset the consequences of its many failures. The Modi government will have to resort to off-budget financing to meet their fiscal deficit targets for FY19. With less than a week to go for the interim budget, top sources indicate that the government could very well be staring at a revenue shortfall of close to Rs 1.5 lakh crore on account of shortfall in GST collections. The Modi government has returned back to emotive and divisive issues like the Mandir issue to regain its Hindu vote bank.

It has also pushed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 despite allies in north east being restless and in a rebellious mood. The tale of twists can be understood from how the Modi government explained its demonetisation as a ‘surgical strike’ against black money and terror funding. The real motive was to deprive political rivals of cash for the UP elections. Be that as it may, the budget attracts interest for the simple fact that Jaitley is most unlikely to present what could have been an opportunity to put icing on his cake.

DailyDevotion How Could Someone Be So Ignorant!

Who are You, Lord? —Acts 26:15 “The Lord spoke thus to me with a strong hand…” (Isaiah 8:11). There is no escape when our Lord speaks. He always comes using His authority and taking hold of our understanding. Has the voice of God come to you directly? If it has, you cannot mistake the intimate insistence with which it has spoken to you. God speaks in the language you know best— not through your ears, but through your circumstances.

God has to destroy our determined confidence in our own convictions. We say, “I know that this is what I should do” — and suddenly the voice of God speaks in a way that overwhelms us by revealing the depths of our ignorance. We show our ignorance of Him in the very way we decide to serve Him. We serve Jesus in a spirit that is not His, and hurt Him by our defense of Him. We push His claims in the spirit of the devil; our words sound all right, but the spirit is that of an enemy. “He…rebuked them, and said, ‘You do not know what manner of spirit you are of’ ” (Luke 9:55). The spirit of our Lord in His followers is described in 1 Corinthians 13.

Have I been persecuting Jesus by an eager determination to serve Him in my own way? If I feel I have done my duty, yet have hurt Him in the process, I can be sure that this was not my duty. My way will not be to foster a meek and quiet spirit, only the spirit of self-satisfaction. We presume that whatever is unpleasant is our duty! Is that anything like the spirit of our Lord— “I delight to do Your will, O my God…” (Psalm 40:8).

Quotes

If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought. ~ Peace Pilgrim

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Plato: Towards a Government of the Best

n the course of history, the Greeks had experimented with various forms of government: timocracy, in which a person’s sense of honor dictates decisions; oligarchy, or the rule of the rich; tyranny, in which a ruler acts arbitrarily without any fear of law and pursues only his self-interest; and democracy, where the majority of citizens rule to suit themselves.

Although the Greeks came to regard democracy as superior to all other forms, both Socrates and Plato did not seem to agree with them.

They were still quite aware of the many deficiencies and dangers of democracy, especially when its rulers were not guided by wisdom.

For example, it was during a democratic regime that the Greeks suffered defeat at the hands of the Spartans during the Peloponnesian War in 404 B.C., which was followed by a period of political instability and apprehension about their own government under thirty tyrants.

Both Socrates and Plato were men of revolution. They

were enemies of the status quo, of the Greek governmental system of the day. They saw the Athenian government and society dominated by ignorance, irrationality, falsehood, envy, and pride.

So, they wanted to see their government and society replaced by proposing a new system of governance. Like the best of revolutionaries, they wanted to put an end to the old order of things because they wanted to see a new and better one. The new order was to be governed by wisdom and justice, the very things whose absence made the old order intolerable.

In Book VI of The Republic, Plato described Socrates interacting with Adeimantus to expose the flaws of democracy by comparing a society to sailing in a ship. To put the long conversation in a nutshell, Socrates essentially asked, “If you are heading out by sea, who would you rather have to be in-charge of navigating the ship? By some men who are ignorant of the rules and demands of sea faring? Or, should it be

left to experts in navigation?” age, knowledge, wisdom, “The later, of course,” replied and love for one’s society. It Adeimantus. To which So- is also important that rulers crates responded, “Why, then, live a simple life and not own do we keep thinking that just private properties so that they any person could be a ruler of may be able to give their a country?” Rulers need spe- full attention to serving the cial knowledge. Like expert people under their care. Those sailors, they need to know the who possess these necessary direction the vir tues are “ship” (sociMazie Nakhro perfect canety) should didates to be go as well as be competent guardians of the state, beenough to steer it safely cause they can govern with through any storm. wisdom and serve to create Although in a demo- a just society. Such persons cratic society, the smooth- are called, in Plato’s words, talkers, or demagogues, often philosopher-kings. That is, get elected, Plato argued that either philosophers must besuch people have unbridled come kings, or kings must appetites for power, wealth, become philosophers. Also, sex, and all the worldly al- for Plato, whether it takes lurements and, therefore, are the form of an individual as enemies of society and the a philosopher-king or a body state. It is only when those of philosophers serving as a people learn to replace their team is a matter of secondary appetites with reason and importance. What does matmoderation can they be fit ter is that power should be to govern. wielded by those who exemPlato made clear that plify all the best virtues. merit, and not heredity, deWhy did Plato come to termines who should rule. the conclusion that philosoAnd these merits are to be pher-kings should rule? defined in terms of virtues First, because they are, such as self-discipline, cour- according to Plato, able to

understand true goodness and justice in a way that other people cannot. Such rulers would strive to discover the ideal city, as all philosophers would do. Second, because philosophy, which philosophers possess, unites people, whereas all other things divide. Therefore, to overcome the divisive nature of politics, the only remedy is to have philosopher-kings, who can transcend petty matters of ordinary life so as to be able to focus on the needs of the society.

Of course, nothing human is perfect; even the best government is vulnerable to corruption. So, in Books VIII and IX, Plato addresses those gloomy truths. As a matter of fact, he was also aware that such an ideal society ruled by philosopher-kings was not very likely to happen in most societies. Even among philosopher-rulers, some might eventually yield to temptation by putting their own interests before those of their city.

Later in life, Plato himself seems to have come to a

conclusion that the rule of philosopher-kings was too idealistic and thus somewhat impractical, though not impossible. This is reflected in his book, The Laws, which is his last and most comprehensive work on how an entire society might be educated, organized, and governed.

Though he still viewed the rule of philosopher-kings as the best choice, he clearly started thinking that the most feasible system was the rule of law (that is, constitutionalism as opposed to aristocracy).

Perhaps, Plato’s theory about the rule of philosopherkings may not be feasible in many societies even today. In addition, to create a ruling class that is not representative of the ruled is another problem, because no society should be thought of as a homogenous mass with a single interest. But having said all this, it is extremely important to strive for the ideal—a government of the best, even if that means only a few philosopher-rulers may be available in one’s society.

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CAB 2016: What is at stake for Nagaland?

t may be futile to reiterate the features of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and what will qualify a person to be a ‘precious citizen’ of India given the limelight it has attracted. In fact, one wakes up to see the daily paper flooded with headlines about the same.

A huge hue and cry over the contentious Bill witnessed consequently. In a gist the Bill can be explained as a deliberate attempt on the part of the government to legitimize/validate the citizenship of immigrants from the three Muslim dominated countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, belonging to six religious communities namely, Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jains, Parsis, and Sikhs. A serious matter of concern at hand is the impending implications the Bill if passed as an Act, can have on the indigenous tribal citizens of Nagaland in particular, not to negate the larger implication it will have on its neighboring states, those already struggling with the menace of immigration. A paradoxical approach to this end has been adopted by the central Government through this Bill.

Interestingly, while the North Eastern region has been requesting the center to identify and deport the immigrants as was done

by Assam through the National Register of Citizens (NRC), this Bill will legalize their citizenship in India. Wrong course of action at the wrong time.

The Bill was very recently termed as a “communally motivated humanitarianism” by those protesting on the streets of Delhi and rightly so. It is understandable why the concerned citizens of some of the North Eastern states, had to collectively come to the streets and raise their legitimate concerns based on their impending fears that will affect the present generation and more adversely the future generations. For Nagaland, if Assam fall victim to this Bill, a domino effect on the state in all certainty will be witnessed since the former shares a large portion of state boundary with Assam and a large number of unestimated immigrants popularly called as Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants (IBIs) by the Nagas are settled there.

The rhetoric of political blame game: Let us be reminded that the Bill, although it was passed only recently in January 2019 in the Lok Sabha, it was first proposed in the lower house in July 2016. Neiphiu Rio, the present Chief Minister and a member of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), earlier before his breakup with Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF) was the lone Lok Sabha member from Nagaland when the Bill was first proposed in the house.

Logically, the present event that has unfolded before us was predestined at a time when NPF was then an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). There is no need for shifting political blame game at this juncture because both the NPF and NDPP are hand in glove for whatever has manifested, led by their political masters at the center. The current political debate at home is just a ‘political gimmick’ to withdraw

our attention. Hence what is the need of the hour, if not a panacea is a collective political will to stand up to the government at the centre, despite of their diverse political affirmations and firmly oppose the implementation of the Bill rather than requesting the same to review and reconsider it- the latter does not even qualify as an option in fact.

The present scenario among the North Eastern state governments is that Manipur, Mizoram, and Meghalaya have passed or proposed assembly resolutions in opposition to the Bill. Sikkim, Tripura, and Assam supported the Bill, while Arunachal Pradesh has only timidly urged the center to review the Bill as Nagaland did. Such half-hearted efforts largely imply the willingness of the political leaders to sacrifice the concerns of the citizens of the state whom they represent sidelining the very essence of democracy which stands for representation of the voter’s voice. Grand political puppetry at play one must say.

Growing immigrants in Dimapur: a neglected reality?: A look at the census of Dimapur district in Nagaland (identified as the state’s commercial hub) reveals that since 2001 (1.67 lakhs then), the population growth of the district has soared up to 127.29% (3.79 lakhs) in 2011 and the population density has increased from 180 in 2001 to 409 in 2011. This shows how the population pressure is heavily mounting on the district to the disadvantage of the state. We may argue that there has been a steady inter-state migration over the last decade but that alone does not satisfy the question of such rampant growth. A look at the religious composition of Dimapur reveals that Christians (61.84%), Hindu (28.75%) and Muslim (8.24%) respectively are the major religious groups. For a state where Christians makes up 88% among the religious group according to 2011 census, an analysis of Dimapur’s case could only imply rampant growth of outsiders.

These IBIs are lured by the positive employment prospects since Nagas are unwilling to take up menial jobs and are always on the lookout for employment prospects that has bigger returns. A harsh reality that has compounded the unemployment rate in the state. Hence, the IBIs readily accept the opportunity of earning easy money by taking up the job of construction workers, porters/coolies, cobblers, sweepers and even caretakers of large agricultural fields owned by the Nagas. In this way, the small scale labor market of the district is largely run through the convenience of these workers further encouraging more to come to this ‘promised land’- a land of economic opportunities as they may be imagining.

With the addition of the IBIs to the state, the geographical space of the state has been/ will be altered and this will result in larger demographic changes in the long run. Since the bulk of the IBIs is largely engaged in menial jobs, the concept of ‘more members means more money’ works well for them. So

it is not surprising for them to have large family members since most of the parents do not have to spend money on educating their children. As a result, they add on to the growing population pressure and will continue to do so. Well, more population implies increased pressure on the state government’s purse since they have to accommodate the wellbeing of the new citizens of India.

Legitimizing the citizenship of these IBIs would imply giving access to many of the rights and duties that any citizen enjoys (although Article 371(A) may be used as a constitutional backing to deny them land rights at most). So, for instance, access to participation in the democratic process of the state which many of them already do after acquiring legal documents through whatever means they found it convenient, they became valid voters of the state. Yes, for the moment they are not a significant vote bank but will be, if they continue to thrive in the state, meaning they can determine the politics processes especially for Dimapur in the long run. These apprehensions are not a result of an inward-looking and conservative approach rather it’s about the encroachment of political rights of the indigenous people of the land and their medium of political conduct.

Conflicts are bound to arise if not now, later. Changing demographic composition will result in a conflict of interest among the Nagas and the IBIs (deemed citizens of India as per the provisions of the Bill). If we remember, in 2017 a Naga family was attacked by a group of IBIs following which there was a call for checking further infiltration of these IBIs, but the movement died down. And I may be wrong in using only one incident as a foundation for my argument but I feel that it matters. Lack of political will and inefficient state machinery only adds to the woes of the state’s fear and apprehensions about the repercussion of the changing dynamics of the state because of the IBIs and problems will further multiply if unfortunately, the contentious Bill at stake comes into play.

The center may not know the ground reality of the North East state or they are merely being ‘knowledgeably ignorant’ of the persistent woes of the region that only the center knows.

But for the moment, it looks as though they are trying to consolidate their vote bank politics and pursue a greater conspiracy of making India a ‘Hindu Rashtra’, a shroud political objective propagated by V. D. Savarkar at the very cost of sacrificing the identity of the indigenous people in the North East. As much as there has been a constant fear of growing minority oppressions across the country, for the center to introduce such Bill signifies their ruthlessness and their assertion to forcefully assimilate North East region within their sphere of influence, at the cost of murdering the spirit of the cultural diversity and secular fabric India.

Inner Line Permit (ILP): So do we need to introduce Inner

Line Permit (ILP) in Dimapur which requires an outsider to take permit from the Government to visit a protected/restricted tribal area in Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Yes, as a short term remedy, implementation of ILP can help Dimapur but its implementation will be futile if it is not followed up with adequate measures to check the influx of IBIs. One could ask how much have the implementation of ILP in Nagaland helped in averting the illegal outsiders from visiting/ settling in the other districts of Nagaland? The porous boundary with its neighboring state Assam acts as easy access for the IBIs. And Dimapur sharing its largest boundary with Assam becomes more prone to the problem of immigration. The blessing of having a train station in Dimapur has been embraced as a lucky thing for the IBIs which serves an easy entry point too. The materialization of Government’s ambitious plan to extend the railway lines till Zubza, which is 16 kilometers away from Kohima, for me, spells further challenges given the context in which we are situated. It is important that the state enforce stricter rules and regulations and add more watchful eyes.

The validation of the IBIs presence through the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 can only spell more misery for the state in terms of economic, political and social implications. Provisions promised under Article 371(A) are not a remedy as underscored

by NDPP recently. The problem of IBIs and their access to Indian citizenship goes beyond this constitutional safeguard. The problem of immigration is a larger reality that cannot be checked by this constitutional article alone; it calls for reinforced vigilant efforts at identifying the root of the problem and then find adequate measures at curbing the same.

Instead, why not try employing NRC for the outsiders as Assam did. Although it may take time and extra effort on the part of the state machinery, anything that benefits the state will be worth undertaking. In this way, a rough registry of nontribal residents in Nagaland can also be concluded, which will help in computing data later on.

But alas! This we all know, but we need to remind ourselves once again that we are living under the shadow of a callous political force, willing to override the sanctity of our constitutional text in favor of their political gain. And the allied state actors are expected to play to their tunes. And why not, we live under the mercy of their generous state funds and aids. The impending fears of the tribal people from this region are constantly negated. Sadly! What is scary about the current development is that the educated leaders are acting as silent observers, in spite of foreseeing the larger ramifications ahead. For the moment, a nimbus of apprehension is here to stay till the Bill is collectively defeated.

Chibenthung Yanthan, Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

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o doubt, that the aim of the Central Government is to change the definition of the illegal immigrants through the citizenship (Amendment) Bill of 2016. In the Present context, Nagaland is already illegal immigrants infested state, and that once the bill is introduced, the State would face serious dilemmas in the near future.

B.J.P at the Central mint to grant illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan citizenship on the religious ground and it is perilous that would later result in huge infiltration in the state. It is also political injustice meted out by the Central Government on the indigenous people of Nagaland. Nagas had been facing the onslaught on illegal immigrants over the years and these issue have become serious concern in the State. The then State Government, tribal hohos, Civil Societies had miserably failed to tackle the issue of the illegal immigrants over the years.

Instead of supporting and protecting the interest of the Nagas, wondering why our state government is not taking any serious on the controversial bill when Nagas around them are raising hue and cry. Nagas have elected them to do the welfare of the people and not to argue among themselves. And how the state government could be so confident that the Article 371 (A) would protect the Nagas in the event of Bill becoming an Act, when it is transparently distinct from CAB-2016 and BEERA. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill of 2016 is a sharp move of the NDA government and their intention is to reduce the indigenous people of North-Eastern region to minority in their own land. The controversial Bill had assassinated the democracy, oppressed the people’s voice and it would be euthanize the future of the Nagas.

Nagaland is not far from Assam and Tripura to be over populated with illegal immigrants (For example, Dimapur has already become a safe place for illegal immigrants).

Therefore, people and the organisation should come together to save ourselves from the impending doom. And we should stop illegal immigrants from being overrunning our state and let us not make Nagaland a safe haven for illegal immigrants.

Beyao K. Fuyashu, Baptist College, Kohima

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Sir,

Role of our colony councils

The DMC ban on the sale of fresh meat in unhygienic environment is truly a welcome step and must be lauded by all. It is really a sickening and a nauseating sight to see our butchers selling meat everyday in open places by the road sides with dusts flying and flies hovering all over them, not to mention of the numerous pollutants. Though this decision is said to be taken on the 25th January, the implementation is yet to be done as till the other day the butchers around Dimapur town were selling their meat stock as usual in the same condition. Consumption of such unhygienic and filthy meat is very harmful for the health which should be checked well. Very often, meat of diseased or dead animals is sold to the unsuspecting public. Here the district administration and the colony councils have a very crucial role to play in enforcing the decision. Such decision which is for the health and hygiene of the denizens should be supported and helped by everyone. Many colony councils fail to implement the order which is often taken for the general well-being of the public. The colony council has also other many important roles like inspection of road –repairing in their particular localities, drainages, garbage, hooking of electric lines and checking of anti-socials in their jurisdictions. The district administration should also deploy police to enforce that such orders are carried out which will benefit the welfare of the public in the long run.

Salang Imchen, Dimapur

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

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MJ Akbar files defamation case

New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): A Delhi court Tuesday summoned scribe Priya Ramani as an accused in a defamation case filed by former Union minister M J Akbar after she levelled allegations of sexual misconduct against him in the #MeToo campaign.

The court directed Ramani to appear before it on February 25 after noting that the allegations made against Akbar were “prima facie defamatory” and he had denied all the accusations as “false and imaginary”.

“The allegations of the respondent are prima facie defamatory and refers to complainant M J Akbar, therefore, he is an aggrieved person...to file this complaint. He has denied the allegations made against him by the respondent as false and imaginary,” said Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal.

“These defamatory statements have been published, widely read and particularly by the witnesses examined who deposed that the reputation of the complainant was lowered in their estimation,” he said in a 23-page order.

MJ AKbar and Priya Ramani (File)

The court said that “at this stage, the court only has the version of the complainant, who has on oath deposed in court that all the allegations made are false and further brought witnesses to vouch for his impeccable and unblemished reputation”.

Immediately after the order was passed, Ramani wrote on micro-blogging website, Twitter, “Time to tell our side of the story.”

Ramani accused Akbar of sexual misconduct around 20 years ago when he was a journalist. He has denied the accusations.

The witnesses brought

by Akbar also proved that the reputation of the complainant was lowered in their estimation, the court said.

The three witnesses -- Tapan Chaki, Manjar Ali and Rachna Grover -- who were associated with Akbar earlier deposed before the court, saying they were extremely “distressed and dismayed” as grave damage has been caused to his reputation due to the allegations.

The court had also recorded the statements of Akbar and Joyeeta Basu, the editor of Sunday Guardian, in the matter.

It noted that the enquiry was duly conducted by examining Akbar and the witnesses appearing for him to arrive at the conclusion to summon the accused.

“All that is necessary to take a prima facie view that the offence of defama-

tion has been committed against the complainant by the respondent Priya Ramani exists on record and, therefore, there are sufficient grounds to proceed against her.

“Accordingly Priya Ramani is summoned for commission of offence of defamation under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, returnable on February 25, 2019,” the court said.

Senior advocate Geeta Luthra and advocate Sandeep Kapoor, both appearing for Akbar, had told the court that the allegations made in the article in Vogue and the subsequent tweets were defamatory on the face of it as the complainant had deposed that the allegations were false and imaginary.

The counsel had submitted that the subsequent publications based on the respondent’s allegations further aggravated defamation.

Akbar, who resigned as Union minister on October 17, last year had filed a private criminal defamation complaint against Ramani after his name cropped up on social media when he was in Nigeria.

7 Nagaland protected by Oppose CAB for brighter Article 371 (A): NDPP future of NE: TR Zeliang

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 9 (NPN): Expressing its deep concern on the issue of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, NDPP has once again reiterated that Nagaland was protected by special provisions under Article 371 (A) of the Constitution of India and inner line permit (ILP) system as per the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) 1873.

Speaking at the North Eastern region’s political parties’ convention on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) at Guwahati Tuesday, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak claimed that the PDA government had maintained a consistent and clear stand.

He pointed out that Nagaland government had objected to CAB by writing to the Central government to review the Bill through a Cabinet decision, which was further reiterated by the Nagaland cabinet, on its inapplicability in Nagaland due to special protection and safeguards.

Reminding that the Government of India had recognised the unique history of Naga people, he

said at present, the IndoNaga political negotiations were going through a crucial stage and the present scenario should not have any negative impact on it.

While highlighting Nagaland cabinet’s latest decision to oppose and reject the Bill, he explained that the decision was taken in response to the will and desire of the people, who have expressed their resentment through various means in a democratic manner.

He reiterated once again that provisions under Article 371 (A) protected Nagaland with special safeguards, while asserting that NDPP would forever stand guard to ensure that these provisions of the constitution were upheld at all costs.

The meeting was also attended by NDPP adviser and PDA member Neiba Ndang, vice-president and PDA member Chuba Chang, vice-president Nungsang Aier, general secretary TL Merry and CEC member Tali Pongen.

D I M A P U R , JA N 2 9 (NPN): Leader of opposition in the Nagaland Assembly and former chief minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang, Tuesday called upon the leaders present to come together and oppose the CAB in one voice for a brighter future of the North-East people.

Zeliang said it was important for all of them to come together and show the Government of India that they “unequivocally” refuse to accept the CAB in North-East India.

Rejecting the opinions that Inner Line Permit (ILP) safeguards the people from the CAB, Zeliang said he was “strongly convinced” that ILP only provides access to outsiders for inward travel into Nagaland and does not touch upon the subject of granting citizenship to a foreigner.

Asserting that there was a huge difference between CAB and the ILP, Zeliang said that acquiring citizenship of a particular Country and obtaining permission for access to a particular region of the Country were two completely different issues. “…

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“These teams will add a layer of defence against fake news, hate speech and voter suppression, and will work cross-functionally with our threat intelligence, data science, engineering, research, community operations, legal and other teams,” explained Katie Harbath, Global Politics and Government Outreach Director at Facebook.

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(From p-1) Dy CM: Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also BJP Nagaland Legislature Party Leader, said late Fernandes would be always remembered for being among the tallest leaders in Indian political affairs.

In a condolence message, Patton said that late Fernandes represented the finest of India’s political leadership who was frank and fearless. “He was among the most effective voices for the rights of the poor and downtrodden people in our country,” Patton said, adding that his contribution in shaping “our great nation” was immense. The deputy chief minister said that the whole nation felt the void left by his demise.

Patton also mourned the demise of Fernandes and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

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“We will create a publicly searchable library of these ads for up to seven years. The library will include information on the range of the ads’ budget, number of people they reached and demographics of who saw the ad, including age, gender and location,” Samidh Chakrabarti, Director of Product Management, Civic Engagement at Facebook said.

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to an average gain in life expectancy of 1.4 years,” the report said.

Among the 102 cities, a 25 per cent pollution reduction would translate to a 2-3 year gain in life expectancy for the residents of 13 cities in Uttar Pradesh, two in Bihar, and Delhi, the report said. “In Delhi, reducing the annual average PM2.5 by 25 per cent, or 29 µg/m³, would translate to a gain in life expectancy of roughly 2.8 years for the average resident,” the report added.

“The payoffs from the successful implementation of NCAP could be substantial, with people in the most polluted areas - like Delhi - living almost three years longer,” said Michael Greenstone, a professor, who created the Index along with his colleagues at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC).

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): As India faces elections in a couple of months, Facebook said it will launch transparency tools for electoral ads next month in the country to help prevent foreign interference and make political and issue advertising on its platform more transparent.

According to a report in Quartz on Tuesday, the social media giant will work to monitor threats to the upcoming India elections from an operations centre in Singapore.

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New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): Life expectancy of Delhiites will be up by nearly three years if the target of the National Clean Air Programme to improve air quality by 20 to 30 per cent in the next five years is fulfilled, according to a new study.

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on January 10 launched the much-awaited National Clean Air Programme to improve air quality by 20 to 30 per cent in the next five years with 2017 as the base year.

The NCAP has proposed multiple strategies to combat air pollution in the 102 most-polluting cities in the country. The 102 cities singled out by the NCAP have higher pollution levels than the national average, so they stand to gain more if they follow through with their pollution reduction action plans, according to a study by Air Quality Life Index report on the ‘Potential Benefits of India’s War Against Pollution’.

“If all of the 102 cities reduced particulate pollution by 25 per cent, their aggregate annual average PM2.5 exposure would be 14 µg/m³ lower than 2016 levels. This would translate

(From p-1) NPF said backtracking was “nothing short of betraying the Nagas.” It said the U-turn of the state government categorically proved that Article 371 (A) and ILP cannot shield Nagas from the onslaught of CAB. NPF also posed question to the PDA government whether Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi, who has already voted in favor of the Bill on January 8, 2019, would withdraw his vote as the government has decided yet again to reject the Bill? “If not, it will be the greatest betrayal in the Naga political history,” NPF said.

As for its Rajya Sabha MP, NPF said the party would out rightly oppose the Bill in the upper house, adding that it expected PDA government to stay committed to their decision and work for the uplift and welfare of the Naga society.

And to say that ILP safeguards the people from the Citizenship Amendment Bill is unreasonable,” he said. Further, drawing attention to some argument that Article 371(A) protects the citizens of Nagaland from the CAB, former chief minister said that as per his understanding, Article 371(A) was in no way connected to the CAB, 2016. “There is no mention of Citizenship in the said Article and after the CAB is passed in the Rajya Sabha and becomes an Act, the hope of using Article 371(A) as ammunition to oppose the Act will be a long, expensive and futile exercise,” he maintained, adding that the same thing may apply to Assam Accord or Mizo Accord.

Affirming that the time to act was “now or never”, Zeliang said the NPF unequivocally refused to accept the Bill.

The meeting was also attended by NPF MLAs-Imkong L. Imchen, Kuzholuzo Neinu, Y. Vikheho Swu, Yitachu, C.L John, Dr. Chumben Murry, NPF working president Apong Pongener and NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon.

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Dimapur, Jan 29 (NPN): The Kohima Vestige District Level Consultation Point (DLCP) was dedicated

by Rev. Dr. Vevozo Khamo, executive secretary, CCCRC on January 28 at KF Complex, Jail Colony Kohima.

Altaf T. Hussain, UC director, Vestige gave a pre-

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New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): Digitalisation is transforming the automobile purchasing culture in India with around 90 per cent buyers decision being digitally influenced, an annual report by Google and market research firm Kantar TNS said on Tuesday.

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In the last two years, buyers researching online have increasingly become more certain about the brand they want to purchase with instances of brand-switching declining from 11 per cent in 2016 to seven in 2018.

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tion of Benami Property Transactions Act, 2016-- are prosecutable and may be imprisoned up to 5 years besides being liable to pay fine up to 10 percent of fair market value of benami property.

“We urge every conscientious citizen to help the government in eradicating it,” the message added.

“Do not enter into benami transactions. It’s illegal and punishable,” the message said and added that action under the new law will be in addition to the I-T Act, 1961.

A benami transaction is an arrangement in which a property (movable or immovable) is transferred to or held in the name of one person (benamidar) but is actually owned and enjoyed by another person (beneficial owner).

The tax department started initiating action under this law, implemented by the Modi government, from November 1, 2016.

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New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI): The Income Tax Department has confiscated assets worth Rs 6,900 crore till now as part of its action under the anti-benami transactions law, the agency said in a public advertisement on Tuesday.

The message issued in leading dailies said people who “abet and induce” benami transactions, benamidar (in whose name benami property is standing) and beneficiaries (who pay money consideration) are prosecutable and may face rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years besides being liable to pay fine up to 25 per cent of fair market value of benami property. “ T h e I n c o m e Ta x Department has already attached and confiscated benami properties worth more than Rs 6,900 crore,” the message said.

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Jet Airways, saddled with debts of about $1.14 billion, has been hit by fierce competition, rupee depreciation and high oil prices.

The company owes money to banks, pilots, vendors and lessors - some of whom are considering taking back aircraft, sources have told Reuters.

The airline will seek a green light from shareholders to convert part or all of its loans into equity at a special meeting on 21 February, subject to regulatory approval.

It will also seek permission to convert future loans into equity, the airline said in a regulatory filing.

Jet, which controls a sixth of India’s booming aviation market, will also seek approval to issue new equity and allow its lenders to nominate directors to its board, it said.

The airline plans to increase its share capital to Rs 2,200 crore ($309.43 million) from Rs 200 crore. The company did not say how much debt it is planning to convert into equity.

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if government gives the populist budget.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading largely unchanged at 95.74.

Foreign funds sold shares worth Rs 354.36 crore from the capital markets on a net basis, while the domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 81.27 crore Tuesday, provisional data showed.

The benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday ended 64.20 points lower at 35,592, while the NSE Nifty also edged lower by over 9 points to close at 10,652 on mixed cues from global markets amid fresh concerns over ongoing US-China trade tiff.

The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 71.0942 and for rupee/euro at 81.3180. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 93.5453 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 65.05.

New Delhi, Jan 29 (Agencies): State Bank of India (SBI), a lender to Jet Airways, is likely to own 15 percent of the cash-strapped carrier after the airline gets consent for a debt to equity swap, TV channels reported on Tuesday citing agencies.

Jet Airways said on Monday it would seek a shareholder nod next month to convert existing debt into equity, raise more money and allow its lenders to nominate a director on its board as part of efforts to resolve its financing problems.

Jet’s lenders could end up owning as much as 30 percent while its shareholder Etihad Airways could see its stake go up to more than 40 percent from 24 percent at present as it infuses more equity, the TV channels reported.

Meanwhile, shares of Jet Airways fell over two per cent in the afternoon trade on Tuesday amid the crisis-hit airline deciding to seek shareholders’ approval for conversion of loans into shares. Shares of Jet Airways dropped 2.36 percent to Rs 239.60 apiece in the afternoon trade on the BSE. After opening at Rs 245.50,

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The forex market sentiment got revived towards the fag-end trade offseting early losses amid increased selling of the greenback by exporters.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened on a weak note

at 71.19 then fell further to 71.22 against the US dollar. The local unit, however, erased the initial gains and settled for the day at Rs 71.11, up by just 1 paisa over its previous close.

On Monday, the rupee had settled 7 paise higher at 71.10 against the US dollar.

“Indian rupee consolidates in a narrow range ahead of the Federal Reserve Monetary policy and US China trade talks outcome. FOMC likely to hold rate unchanged at 2.50 per cent,” HDFC Securities Head PCG & Capital Market Strategy V K Sharma said.

Sharma further said the government will table the interim Budget Friday and rupee is likely to react negatively in the short term,

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Theresa May to ask EU to reopen Brexit deal

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 9 (IANS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday said that she will talk to the EU about reopening negotiations on the withdrawal agreement in an attempt to resolve the Northern Ireland backstop issue.

May was expected to have phone calls with key EU leaders throughout the day ahead of a series of House of Commons votes over the future direction of Brexit, the BBC reported.

The EU had earlier ruled out making changes to the legal text agreed with the Prime Minister.

Downing Street had earlier said that reopening the withdrawal agreement was unacceptable to the EU and risked other governments trying to push for fresh concessions on other issues. But May’s official spokesman said she told her Cabinet that “in order to win the support of the House of Commons, legal changes to the controversial Irish backstop will be required. That will mean reopening the withdrawal agreement”.

Senior Brexiteer rebels -- who voted down her deal

Theresa May last month -- indicated they would be willing to back it if she got legal changes to the backstop.

The Irish backstop, a measure created to ensure there is no return to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland if future talks between London and Brussels collapse, has proved a sticking point in May’s bid to pass her withdrawal agreement.

Critics say the backstop would keep the UK tied to EU rules indefinitely and curb its ability to strike trade deals. Conservative MPs have demanded changes to the backstop to make it clear that it could not last forever and Britain could terminate the ar-

rangement on its own.

The Democratic Unionist Party, a Northern Irish outfit that props up May’s minority government in the Commons, has threatened to block her plan if triggering the backstop meant keeping Northern Ireland in regulatory alignment with Dublin, and thus the EU, but not the UK. May’s spokesman said that she told ministers that the amendment “sets out in no uncertain terms our continued commitment to arrangements which avoid a hard border”, and “gives us scope for a new discussion with the EU about how best we achieve that”.

She was expected to tell MPs that the government hoped to bring back a deal to Parliament to secure the support of MPs in another “meaningful vote”, as soon as possible.

But if no deal has been reached by February 13, the spokesman said May would table a statement setting out what the government plans to do next -- which MPs will be able to amend, giving them another opportunity to reject a no-deal Brexit.

Pak appoints first ever female Hindu civil judge Islamabad, Jan 29 (IANS): Pakistan has appointed the country’s first ever Hindu female civil judge after she passed an examination for induction of judicial officers, the media reported on Tuesday.

Suman Kumari, who hails from Qambar-Shahdadkot in Sindh province, will serve in her native district, reports Dawn news.

Kumari passed her LL.B. examination from Hyderabad and did her masters in law from Karachi’s Szabist University.

Kumari fears that her community would not appreciate her decision to become a lawyer, but “I am confident my family will stand by me come what may”. According to her father, Pawan Kumar Bodan, Suman wants to provide free legal assistance to the poor in Qambar-Shahdadkot.

“Suman has opted for a challenging profession, but I am sure she will go places through hard work and honesty,” he said.

Hindus currently make for approximately 1.85 per cent of Pakistan’s population, according to official data. In 2006, Ratna Bhagwandas Chawla became the first Hindu woman elected to Pakistan’s Senate.

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US imposes sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil firm Washington, Jan 29 (IANS): The US has announced sanctions against Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA as part of its process of exerting pressure on Caracas after recognising Juan Guaido as the country’s Interim President over Nicolas Maduro, the elected head of state.

“Today’s designation of PDVSA will help prevent further diverting of Venezuela’s assets by Maduro and preserve these assets for the people of Venezuela. The path to sanctions relief for PDVSA is through the expeditious transfer of control to the Interim President or a subsequent, democratically elected government,” US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday at a White House press conference. The sanctions will also include freezing any PDVSA assets within US jurisdictions and prohibiting Americans from doing business with the firm, reports Efe news.

“The US is holding accountable those responsible for Venezuela’s tragic decline, and will continue to use the full suite of its diplomatic and economic tools to support Interim President Juan Guaido, the National Assembly and the Venezuelan people’s efforts to restore their democracy,” Mnuchin said.

Treasury Secy Steven Mnuchin announces the economic sanctions against Venezuelan oil company.

Shortly after the US announcement, Guaido said that he has ordered the “transfer” of the country’s accounts abroad and had initiated a process to designate new directors of Citgo Petroleum Corporation and PDVSA. He also said that the “operation and control” of the accounts will be submitted to the approval of the opposition-controlled National Assembly.

Maduro’s administration denounced Guiado’s actions as an attempted coup. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza insisted on Monday that dialogue between the elected government and the opposition is the only way out of the country’s political crisis, including talks with the US, with which Maduro broke relations last week.

Speaking to the media in Caracas, Arreaza hailed the fact that the governments of Mexico and Uruguay were working at the UN to open up mechanisms to foster understanding given the removal of recognition of the Maduro regime by numerous regional and other governments around the world.

Meanwhile, anti-government protests that have rocked the country in the past week have left 35 people dead and 850 others under arrest, non-governmental organisations said on Monday. Meanwhile, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that the country will maintain its principle of non-intervention and the right of national self-determination in its approach to the crisis in Venezuela.

“Our position is the same. It is what our constitution establishes. We are not going to move from there,” he said .

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) on Monday said its member states were united on its foreign policy towards the growing political crisis in Venezuela despite the fact France, Germany, Spain and the UK seemed to break away from the official line to warn Caracas they would recognise Guaido as Interim President if Maduro did not call elections within eight days.

According to Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for the EU’s External Action department, the bloc’s foreign ministers would meet later this week to further discuss possible measures to be taken against Maduro’s government and reiterated the EU’s recognition of Venezuela’s National Assembly. Mexico, Cuba, Bolivia, China, Russian and Turkey have maintained their support for Maduro.

Venezuela, an oil-rich country that has been hammered by lower global oil prices and economic sanctions imposed by the US has been in recession for nearly all of Maduro’s time in office. He took over after his predecessor Hugo Chavez’s death in 2013.

Two killed in Mogadishu car bombing N Korea wants peace, Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb 5 relations with US: Han

Security forces and emergency services attend the scene of a blast in the capital Mogadishu, Somalia Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

MOGADISHU, Jan 29 (Agencies): Two people were killed and five wounded on Tuesday when a car packed with explosives was detonated near the ministry of petroleum in the Somali capital, a security official said. Mohamed Abdullahi Tulah, a regional security official, said the vehicle was parked at a petrol station in front of the ministry’s offices in Mogadishu when it was detonated.

“It was hidden inside

the petrol station parking where it went off, two civilians were killed, and five others wounded in the blast,” he told a press conference.

A witness, Dahir Adan, said one of those killed was a woman who was selling tea close to the blast scene.

“The blast was very heavy but luckily it did not cause fire destroying the petrol station and the casualty (toll) was minimal,” he added. No group claimed

responsibility.

Al-Shabaab jihadists seeking to topple the internationally-backed government regularly carry out attacks in the Somali capital.

The al-Qaeda affiliated group was largely driven out of Mogadishu in 2011 and has lost many of its strongholds. But it retains control of large rural swathes of the country and continues to wage a guerrilla war against the authorities.

GENEVA, Jan 29 (Agencies): North Korea said on Tuesday that relations with the United States will develop “wonderfully at a fast pace” if Washington responds to its efforts on denuclearisation with trustworthy measures and practical actions.

North Korea’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Han Tae Song, also told the U.N.-sponsored Conference on Disarmament that Pyongyang would continue working to establish a “permanent and durable peace mechanism on the Korean peninsula”.

The summit last June between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump had brought about a dramatic turn in relations that had been “the most hostile on earth” and contributed to ensuring peace and security on the divided peninsula, Han said.

He referred to the two leaders’ joint statement issued after their meeting in Singapore and Kim’s New

Pak SC rejects review plea against Bibi’s acquittal Islamabad, Jan 29 (PTI): Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the review petition filed against the acquittal of a Christian woman who was on death row for eight years on charges of blasphemy.

The apex court’s decision in October to overturn the conviction of Aasia Bibi sparked nationwide protests and death threats from hardline groups.

A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, dismissed the review petition filed by Qari Muhammad Salaam, Dawn reported.

During the hearing, Salaam’s lawyer said that the matter of Aasia’s acquittal is a matter concerning the Muslim clergy and religious scholars should also be called to present their point of view.

“How is this a matter of religion?” the chief justice asked. “Has the verdict not been given on merit?”

“The verdict was given on the basis of testimonies; does Islam say that one should be punished even if they are found not guilty?” he asked.

“Prove to us what [you believe] is wrong with the

Protesters hold up placards while demanding the release of Aasia Bibi at a rally in Lahore. (File)

verdict,” said Chief Justice Khosa said.

He further said that if testimonies of those involved in the case were not judged correctly, the court will review them and if the matter needs to be referred to a larger bench, the decision will be taken.

“An FIR lodged five days after an incident is suspect,” said Justice Khosa while referring to report lodged in the case and which formed the basis for Aasia’s prosecution.

He said that testimo-

nies also differed in their account regarding the size and the place of the crowd which had gathered following the blasphemy accusation, the Express Tribune reported.

The lawyer countered that late registration of an FIR does not necessarily mean ill intention.

“Should we then hand an accused on the basis of such testimonies,” questioned the chief justice.

He dismissed the review petition filed against the acquittal of Aasia Bibi,

saying the petitioner was not able to point out any mistake in the apex court verdict acquitting the 47year-old woman.

Security was tightened in Islamabad where the court is located. Paramilitary Rangers were deployed in addition to the regular police to deal with any unsavoury situation.

Bibi’s lawyer, who fled to the Netherlands after receiving death threats for defending her, returned home last week to represent her in the case.

Han Tae Song (File) Year’s Address, adding: “Accordingly we declared that we would neither make and test nuclear weapons any longer nor use and proliferate them and we have taken various practical measures. If the U.S. responds to our efforts with trustworthy measures and corresponding practical actions, bilateral relations will develop wonderfully at a fast pace through the process of taking more definite and epoch-making steps,” he said. Han told Reuters that he had no information on a possible upcoming second summit between Kim and Trump.

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS): US President Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver the State of the Union address on February 5.

“When I wrote to you on January 23rd, I stated that we should work together to find a mutually agreeable date when government has reopened to schedule this year’s State of the Union address,” Pelosi wrote in a letter to Trump, a copy of which was posted by her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill on Twitter Monday, Xinhua reported.

“In our conversation today, we agreed on February 5th.”

“Therefore I invite you to deliver your State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress on February 5, 2019 in the House Chamber,” the letter added.

In a letter published by the White House later in the day, Trump said he thanked Pelosi for inviting him to deliver the State of the Union address next week.

“It is my great honor to

Donald Trump (File) accept,” the president said.

“I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.”

Pelosi originally invited Trump to deliver his annual address to Congress on Jan. 29, but later she rescinded the invitation citing security concerns since federal agencies designated to provide security for the event had not been funded due to a

record-breaking partial government shutdown.

In apparent retaliation, Trump postponed a planned foreign trip by Pelosi and other lawmakers, in a spat at the height of the partial government shutdown that left some 800,000 federal workers without pay for five weeks. Last week, Trump signed a bill to fund parts of the government through Feb. 15, leaving more time for the White House and Democrats to negotiate over issues of border security, the impasse over which led to the 35-day partial government shutdown.

The State of the Union address is traditionally made by the U.S. president before a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the invitation of the speaker.

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James Blunt is being Abiogenesis Theatre Group Grammy organizers deny hilarious on Twitter again Performs at Gubbi, Karnataka legitimacy of leaked list

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on’t wor r y, the Grammys didn’t just get spoiled!

Twitter was abuzz on Monday night with rumors that the results of the 2019 Grammy Awards had leaked after an alleged hacker posted a list of winners they claimed came from the Recording Academy’s official website.

However, the Academy quickly shot down any rumors of a leak.

“There is no legitimacy to this,” a spokesperson for the Recording Academy told ET. “Grammy Awards results are not shared, even with Recording Academy staff members, until the day of the Grammy Awards ceremony, when names of the recipients are

delivered by the accounting firm Deloitte in sealed envelopes.”

Big potential winners from the rumored list included Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin taking home Record of the Year for “I Like It,” Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper nabbing Song of the Year for their “A Star Is Born” ballad “Shallow” and Chloe x Halle winning the coveted Best New Artist honor.

Other big-name winners on the allegedly leaked list were Taylor Swift winning Best Pop Album for “reputation,” Drake nabbing Best Rap Song for “God’s Plan,” Travis Scott taking Best Rap Album honors for “Astroworld” and Beyonce and Jay-Z tak-

ing home their only golden gramophone of the night for Best R&B Album with “The Carters.”

This isn’t the first time that fans thought a major awards show spoiled their winners’ list prior to the big night. In 2015, the official website of the Golden Globe Awards replaced two of the 2014 winners, listing civil rights biopic “Selma” as Best Picture - Drama and Sondheim adaptation “Into the Woods” as Best Picture - Comedy or Musical. Fans on social media were abuzz at the possible spoilers, which the Golden Globes later attributed to a technical error.

Ultimately, the Golden Globes glitch proved to be a true error, as neither “Selma” nor “Into the Woods” won top honors that year. (Those trophies went to “Boyhood” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” respectively.) And as the Academy has refuted the legitimacy of these Grammy results, fans will have to wait a few more weeks to see how close this list came to the actual winners!

(FoxNews)

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ames Blunt has proved his comedic chops on Twitter once more, after being challenged with an unlikely question about a honeymoon suite.

The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer provided a hilarious comeback after one user explained how their sister had got married at a hotel in Sri Lanka where he had previously stayed.

“My sister just got married at reef villa, Sri Lanka and apparently they are staying in the same room as you did,” they wrote. “ W h a t we wa n n a know, did you bang in that bed… could be their claim to fame!”

Blunt confirmed that he did indeed sleep in the bed – but it certainly wasn’t the amorous scenario that you’d expect.

“Sadly not. I had a

dodgy tummy that night and shat the bed.

Do send them my regards,” Blunt responded.

To n o one’s surprise, the response soon clocked up over 10,000 retweets and 80,000 likes.

“To be honest, I’d take the claim to fame of ‘I once slept in a bed that James Blunt had shat the bed in,” responded one user.

It’s the latest in a string of razor-sharp Twitter responses from the usually mild-mannered songwriter.

As well as previously taking down John Mayer, Blunt previously tackled Piers Morgan after the outspoken TV host accused Olly Murs of mistakenly believing a London terror threat in 2017.

Responding to the newspaper editor, he wrote: “From the man who published fake Iraqi torture pictures. LOL.” Back in 2015, Blunt also responded to Noel Gallagher’s criticism of him being “boring”.

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biogenesis Theatre Group performed a howey musical drama titled ‘Putu and His Tiger Spirit’, which is a folk era fiction written by the Playwright/Director Arenla Subong at the GVITA National Theatre Festival at Gubbi in Karnataka on January 27.

It is a new form of musical introduced by the playwright/director herself, where the songs/dialogues are in English and the tunes sung in Naga folk tunes.

Putu relates the story

of a man who has a tiger as his spirit. He is not happy when he learns from his wife about the theft happening in their field. He swings into action. The woman who steals and her boyfriend meets Putu and his wife. The drama builds up and gets more exciting as the two couples confront each other time to time. The unique and colourful Naga costumes and culture, along with the unique songs in Naga Folk tunes makes the drama a real treat.

The cast were, Arenla Subong as Jemti. Moa Subong as Putu, V. Hotovi as Akato, Limatula Longkumer as Amakla and Lipokmeren with dual role as Sendong and the Tiger Spirit. The technicians were Lipokmeren and Kibulong Imsong.

The Festival was organized by Dr. Gubbi Veeranna Trust, Karnataka and sponsored by Sangeet Natak Akademi, Ministry nof Culture, Government of India.

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NSD’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav to host 125 plays in 6 cities

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he 20th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the annual theatre festival of the National School of Drama (NSD), will bring to theatre lovers of six cities its bouquet of plays, interactive sessions and other cultural events from Friday.

The international theatre festival will kick off here on February 1, bringing a diverse range of Indian and international productions comprising 125 shows in multiple languages.

The opening play ‘Karanth ke Rang’, di- stalwart of Kannada and rected by Amod Bhatt, is a Hindi theatre.

The 21-day festival medley of songs composed by late B.V. Karanth, a will celebrate the 150th

birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and four plays will be staged on the life, philosophy and prin-

ciples of ‘Bapu’.

Delhi will host 89 plays: 25 plays in Hindi, 16 in Bengali, 5 in Kannada, 2 in Marathi, 2 in Odia, 2 in Gujarati, 2 in Manipuri, 3 in English, 2 in Assamese, 2 in Malayalam and 1 each in Maithili, Telugu, Nepali and Sanskrit, in addition to 15 global plays.

The festival also brings eight folk performances to theatre aficionados in the city.

International productions from countries such as Bangladesh, Poland, Russia, Sri Lanka, the Czech Republic, Italy, Nepal, Romania and Singapore as well as non-verbal, folk and multi-lingual performances will enthrall the audience.

“The Delhi performances will be held at Bahumukh and Chahumukh (7.30 p.m.), Open Lawn (6 p.m.) and Abhimanch (8.30 p.m.) at the NSD’s Bahawalpur House campus as well as Sri Ram Centre (4 p.m.), LTG (5.30 p.m.), and Kamani (7 p.m.) auditoriums,” a statement by NSD said.

(IANS)

Mr. RENATHUNG EZUNG & Mrs. NLUMSALI EZUNG

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Participants of Master Art Workshop with Kavita Acharya, Wife of Governor of Nagaland.

Master Art Workshop, which commenced on January 22 and will culminate with a pop up art gallery at Old NST Bus Stand Kohima on January 30 and 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The art workshop is being organised by Rattle & Hum Foundation, Nagaland in collaboration with Department of Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland, Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong and Himalaya Fine Art. And the Master trainers are Viveek Sharma and Ajit Nagarkar from Mumbai. (NPN)

NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps last selfie on Martian ridge

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fter spending more than a year on a twisting ridge on Mars, NASA’s Curiosity rover has snapped its last selfie as it moves on to new sights on the Red Planet “Curiosity rover has taken its last selfie on the Vera Rubin Ridge and descended toward a clay region of Mount Sharp. The twisting ridge on Mars has been the rover’s home for more than a year, providing scientists with new samples

and new questions to puzzle over,” NASA said in a statement on Monday.

On January 15, Curiosity used its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) camera on the end of its robotic arm to take a series of 57 pictures, which were stitched together into the selfie.

The images feature a location on the ridge called Rock Hall, which the rover drilled on December 15.

(IANS)

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Dear Mom & Dad, we salute your 40th year of togetherness. May God bless you with good health and long life for many more years.

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Breed: American bully; Age: 4 months old Last seen on Tuesday, January 9 with red collar.

Lost at Chekiye Block 3 near Carmel School.

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The Pfutseromi Village Council takes great pride in congratulating Shri. ZEKOTSO MERO, IPS on being promoted as Inspector General of Police, Government of Nagaland.

The Council wishes him good health, long life and great success in all his endeavours.

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Man Utd want more than top four, says Solskjaer Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 9 (Agencies): Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will not be satisfied with the club finishing in the top four this season.

United were 11 points off the Champions League qualification spots before Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December, but eight wins in a row later - including six in the league - they now find themselves three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

They are also through to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they will face Chelsea after beating Arsenal 3-1 on Friday, while they take on French champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last 16.

Despite the growing list of tough fixtures, United’s caretaker manager is demanding his team challenge on all fronts and win silverware as well as securing Champions

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League football next season.

Speaking ahead of their visit of Burnley in the league, Solskjaer said, “That is not the dream, though, to be top four. For Man Utd you should always aim to win the league.”

“We can’t do that this year, but we have to get back to the challenge. We’ve got the Champions League, we’ve got the FA Cup, we can’t just say we’ve got top four and that is it.

We have to look at if we can win something this year. As I’ve said, I go into every game as Man Utd

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“I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me though, he may die, he shall live.....”

manager thinking we can win this game.”

Although Solskjaer admits a title challenge is unrealistic this season, he has laid down a challenge for his players to catch Tottenham, who are seven points ahead, and finish third.

He added, “We are sixth at the moment, so we are a way off the top teams.

We are challenging to be top three at the moment.

I don’t think we can realistically think about the top two positions. I’ve been really impressed with the players, their desire and the team spirit. That goes a long way.”

“We need to use these months to be ready for the challenge next year, we came second last year, we wanted to be challenging for the top place but it didn’t happen.

It’s about reorganising and just starting next season to be ready to challenge and get more points.”

Chelsea reject Hudson-Odoi transfer request

Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 9 (Agencies): Chelsea have rejected Callum Hudson-Odoi’s transfer request, it is understood.

The 18-year-old has been the subject of four bids from Bayern Munich, the last at £35m, and has turned down Chelsea’s latest £85,000-a-week contract offer.

He admitted he did not know if he would play for Chelsea again after scoring in the 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Sunday, having told the club he wanted to leave.

But Chelsea have maintained throughout the window they wanted to keep him.

Hudson-Odoi was urged to stay at the club to become one of the best players in the world by team-mate Willian on Monday, while Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola said they were beginning to show “trust” in him.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Lt. Visiewhelie (Cuu) Nakhro

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY RHANBEN ODYUO (1982-2018)

Unseen and unheard but always near and missed very much ever

Memories are treasure That no one can steal.

Separations are wounds that no one heal.

Remembering you each moment in our life.

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Born on 14th Aug. 1919 – Died on 30th Jan. 1994 We are glad you are with the Lord.

Your legacy lives on.

And may your dreams for your people come true.

You are always with us as a source of inspiration.

To God be the glory.

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Born 31.10.1970 – Died 16.01.2019 We the bereaved family members of LATE AO WATI LONGKUMER UBC (DEF Mokokchung) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all the individuals, families and organizations, especially to the SP Mokokchung, All ranks and files whose stood by us through prayers, physical and financial help at the sudden demise of my husband on 16 January 2019. It is our prayer that the Lord bless you all abundantly.

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We the bereaved family of Late Pukuolie Philip Kerhüo would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us physically, financially, morally and through prayers at his sudden demise on 18-01-19.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Doctors and nurses of Naga Hospital, Kohima 2. St. Francis De sales Church, Kohima and the different Associations and Krotho of the church.

3. Legion of Mary, SFS and Legion of Mary from different Curia 4. Different Associations, Groups and organizations.

5. Friends, neighbours, relatives and well wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual but it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born : 30.09.1951 – Died : 18.01.2019 We the family members of LATE NTSOLO LOTHA (Rtd. Under Secretary) would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for the overwhelming love and support shown to our family during our time of bereavement at the demise of our most beloved.

The Noble gestures that you all have rendered to us, financially, materially, physically, kind deeds and prayer support is deeply acknowledged and never be forgotten.

Words itself is inadequate to say “Thank You” to you all. But, it is our fervent prayer that God the almighty bless you all.

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The Zakiesato family would like to convey their deepest gratitude to their family and friends who attended the Late Kevi Zakiesato's funeral on Wednesday December 19th, 2018. The family wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of friendship, kindness and support shown to them during their hour of bereavement and following the sudden demise of their beloved husband and father Kevisolie (Kevi) Zakiesato. They are most of all appreciative of their condolences and support in this time of mourning.

Due to their full cooperation with the police since December 20th, 2018 and the hardships that ensued since the passing of late Kevi Zakiesato, they had not been able to fully express their gratitude up until now.

Personal notice from Sivivono Zakiesato: I want to thank once again all my dear friends and well-wishers for their love and continued support for my family. I would also like to thank all of the prayer groups who have been praying for us. Please continue to pray for us as we go through this trial period. It has not been easy for my children and me to go through this traumatic experience of life but now, I truly believe that God the Almighty has a purpose for everything and He will do us justice.

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Players of Kohima and Mon vie for the ball during their match at I.G Stadium, Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

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KOHIMA, Jan 29 (NPN): Defending champions Mokochung district came from behind to snatch a 5-2 victory against Longleng in the opening match of Dr. T. Ao Trophy (20th Inter District Football Tournament) which kicked off Tuesday in the newly inaugurated astro turf ground at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

The tournament is being organised by Department of Youth Resources & Sports in collaboration with Nagaland Football Association.

Longleng struck twice in the first 10th minute of the match with Chingshen P. Buchem scoring in the 7th minute and Shepa B scoring in the 10th minute to take 2-0 lead over the defending champions. How-

ever, Suponglemba restored some parity when he found the net in the 19th minute.

And in the 25th minute, Toshiwapang equalised the score.

In the second half, Suponglemba found the back of the net again in the 42nd and Toshi added his brace in the 61st minute.

Supong struck again in the 66 minute to complete his hat-trick and also sealed

India face South Africa in ICC T20 WC opening match Dubai, Jan 29 (PTI): Former champions India will square off against South Africa in their opening match of the men’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Tuesday.

India’s opening match will take place in Perth on October 24 while the tournament will get underway from October 18 with qualifying rounds in South Geelong, according to the fixtures.

India, who lost in the semifinals to eventual winners West Indies in the previous edition in 2016, face a qualifying team in their next Super 12 match in Melbourne on October 29. India won the event’s inaugural edition in 2007.

The men’s competition, from October 18 to November 15, will feature several qualifying matches before hosts Australia take on world’s top-ranked Pakistan in the first match of the tournament-proper on October 24 under lights at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said: “Whenever we host an event in Australia we know

we can guarantee the one billion cricket fans around the world a great show.

“The world’s best players. Outstanding venues. Noisy, passionate, knowledgeable fans. Ex-

Kompany’s City future uncertain Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 9 (Agencies): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has not played enough games in the past few seasons to warrant a new contract despite his invaluable contributions to the club’s success, manager Pep Guardiola has said.

Kompany, whose contract ends this season, has missed numerous games due to muscle injuries and Guardiola said a contract extension is something the club will have to discuss with the player and his agent.

“We don’t have any doubts about his quality, we miss him when he is not able to play. He’s important, he is our captain and on the field he gives us extra that few central defenders around

the world can give us. That is the situation we have to put on the table and the club will discuss it with his agent and make the best decision for both.”

Kompany has been at the club since 2008 and has won seven major trophies but Guardiola said any decision to extend the Belgium defender’s contract should not be made on sentiment alone. “The club knows the sentimental issue is so important,” Guardiola added.

“It’s not important for making decisions, but they have to feel, especially for the players who have been here a long time and helped us to build what we are right now.

At the same time, there is a moment when it’s over for everybody.”

citing cricket. This is the perfect combination for a T20 World Cup and in 2020 we go one step further with two T20 World Cups in one year.”

Defending champions West Indies play their first Super 12 group stage match against New Zealand on October 25 in Melbourne.

Australia, Pakistan, the West Indies, New Zealand and two qualifiers make up Group 1 of the Super 12 stage. India, England, South Africa and Afghanistan and two qualifiers make up the other group.

The first semi-final will take place at the SCG on November 11, with Adelaide Oval hosting the second semi-final the following night.

The final will be played at the MCG on November 15.

The tournament will be held in eight Australian cities and 13 venues.

ICC T20 World Cup Australia 2020 Local Organising Committee CEO Nick Hockley said: “We’re so excited to be able to let fans all around Australia and the world know when and where their teams will play, so they can start planning now.

the game in favour of the defending champions.

Mokokchung will now play against Zunheboto in their pre-quarterfinal match on January 31.

In the second match, K. Longkhoi Khiamniugan scored a hat-trick as Tuensang stunned Dimapur team 3-0. Lacked of fitness and team combination from Dimapur players hampered their play as

Lotha Football Championship underway

Dimapur , J a n 2 9 (NPN): The 9th edition of Lotha Football Championship, organised by Wokha District Football Association, kicked off Tuesday at local ground, Wokha with Manaojkumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Wokha as the special guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the SP lauded WDFA for initiating such event and giving platform to the youths. He also appealed the players to strive hard for excellence so that they excel and can play in the national level.

The champions of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000 along with running trophy, certificates and medals.

In the first match of the tournament, defending champions NRSA defeated SP XI by 7-1. Nyanthung of NRSA scored five goals to become the first a hat-trick scorer of this edition. The lone goal for SP team was scored by Zubenthung in the 14th minutes of the game.

In the second match, Humtso Football Club beat Brothers Football Club by 3-1. Aremo, Yanchibemo and Yanchumbemo found the net for Humtso FC in the 19th, 69th and 70th minutes of the game.

Altogether 16 teams are taking part in the tournament.

Tuensang dethroned them with pace and counter attacks. Longkhoi goals came in the 61st, 69th and 78th minute of the match.

In the last match of the day, Kohima earned a hard fought 2-1 victory against Mon. Yhunshalo Kemp, the captain scored one and missed a penalty in the first half, while Menguelie Rutsa doubled the lead in the 42nd minute for Kohima.

K o h i m a ’s s t r i k e r Yhanshalo and Gideon Leo were culpable of missing numerous chances in the second half to finish the game. Medophrezo Kezieo, Kohima’s goalkeeper made some spectacular saves during the match to keep the team in the lead but a defensive error helped Mon to score in the last quarter of the match.

M. Angki Konyak helped the team to score a goal with seven minutes remaining in the game but it was too late as Kohima team held on their nerve till the end of the final whistle to go through the pre-quarters.

With that win, Kohima will play against Tuensang in the pre-quarterfinal match on January 31.

Today’s matches 1st match: 10:00 am Phek Vs Wokha 2nd match: 1:00 pm Peren Vs Kiphire

Bhaichung Bhutia with PB Acharya, Neiphiu Rio and other dignitaries during the Dr. T. Ao memorial lecture at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR, Jan 29 (NPN): In commemoration of the 100th Birth Anniversary of Dr. T. Ao, a memorial lecture in honour of him was delivered by former Indian football captain, Bhaichung Bhutia on January 28 at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima.

According to DIPR, Bhutia while delivering a lecture on Dr. T.Ao shared about his personal experiences besides other difficulties and challenges faced by the North East footballers.

He cited the example of Dr. T.Ao when Indian football was mostly dominated by Bengalis during the 1940s and 1950s.

“Having played in a big club like Mohan Bagan and East Bengal, and then went on to captain Indian football team to London Olympics in 1948 was indeed an honour”, he said.

He said Dr. T. Ao not only excelled in football and athletics but also in academics, thereby, leaving a legacy for the coming generations to emulate.

Speaking on football scenario of Nagaland, Bhutia expressed disappointment that Nagaland has failed to produce prominent players at national level over the years. While expressing his desire to see players coming from Nagaland, Bhutia said, “it is never too late to start from now onwards.”

North East is called the ‘capital of Indian Football’ and many north east players from different states have come out in different age groups at national level but sadly there are no players from Nagaland, said the former Indian football captain.

He, therefore, urged the players that it is time to start working on it.

There will be challenges in terms of infrastructure or platforms, but, he said, “everything starts with a small beginning and so if passion, hard work and the talent is put together then Nagas are bound to do well.”

He appealed the young

Naga players to never say impossible but urged them to be positive. With the initiative of the state government and inauguration of Dr. T. Ao Tournament, he hoped that in the years to come Nagaland will make its name not only in football but in other fields as well.

“One good thing about sports is the experience and lesson we learn from winning as well as loosing,” said Bhutia. “It teaches everyone a way of life, it teaches and promotes the importance of team work’, he said and therefore encouraged the younger generation to take interest in sports not only as a profession but also to keep oneself fit and healthy.

Earlier, A b u Metha delivered the introductory remark on Dr. T. Ao. Harmonic Voices presented a special number and the vote of thanks was proposed by president, Nagaland Football Association, Atuo Mezhur. The programme was chaired by Neingulie Nakhro.

Indian eves clinch ODI series vs NZ

Mount Maunganui, Jan 29 (PTI): Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with familiar panache after a feisty bowling performance that steered the side to a series-clinching eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.

Opting to field, India produced an excellent effort to bowl out New Zealand for a paltry 161 in 44.2 overs before player of the match Mandhana (90 not out) and skipper Mithali Raj (63 not out) stitched a 151-run unbroken thirdwicket stand to guide the team to an easy win.

The duo resurrected the Indian run chase from 15 for 2 after the early loss of opener Jemimah Rodrigues (0) and Deepti Sharma (8).

The 22-year-old Mandhana has been in excellent form in recent times and Tuesday’s half century was her eighth in the last 10 ODI innings. She hit 105 in the first match of the ongoing series.

On Tuesday, she took just 82 deliveries in her unbeaten knock of 90.

Raj, on the other hand, faced 111 deliveries in her sedate knock 63. But, she was a perfect counterfoil to the aggressive Mandhana.

Raj completed the run chase in style with a six as India reached to 166 for 2

Jhulan Goswami returned with figures of 3 for 23 as India restricted New Zealand to 161 in the 2nd ODI.

in 35.2 overs.

India have now taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship series. The visiting side beat New Zealand in the first one-dayer by nine wickets at the same venue on January 24.

It was a fitting revenge for the Indian team, which had lost the home leg of the ICC Women’s Championship series 1-2 to New Zealand during the last cycle that ran from 2014-2016.

N ew Z e a l a n d a r e ranked second in the ICC

Women’s Championship table and are guaranteed a direct entry into the 50over World Cup being the hosts.

Just like the first match, India opted to field and shot New Zealand out for a paltry 161 with senior pacer Jhulan Goswami grabbing 3 wickets for 23 to lead the Indian bowling charge.

The spin trio of Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav and Deepti Sharma, who had tormented New Zealand in India’s nine-wicket win in the first ODI, took two wickets each to stifle the Kiwi innings yet again.

New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite topscored with a 71 off 87 balls before she became Yadav’s first victim in the 34th over.

But she got little support from her other team-mates.

New Zealand made a disastrous start with opener Suzie Bates being dismissed for a nought off the fourth ball.

The home side were 62 for 5 in the 21st over and despite a spirited effort from Satterthwaite, they were all out for 161 in 44.2 overs, failing to bat through their full quota of overs for the second time in a row.

Chelsea host Utd in FA Cup 5th round Lo n d o n, Ja n 2 9 (Agencies): Manchester United will travel to London for their FA Cup fifth-round tie after being drawn against holders Chelsea.

With Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool already out of the competition, Monday’s draw means that, at most, only two of the top six in the Premier League will progress to the quarterfinals.

United, who beat Arsenal 3-1 in the fourth round to advance, will look to continue their remarkable form in the league and cup under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when the ties play out from Feb. 15-18.

Chelsea, who saw off United 1-0 in the 2018 final,

beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 on Sunday night at Stamford Bridge to advance.

A number of teams are still awaiting replays to determine their opponents including Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who will face Middlesbrough or Newport County, while Crystal

Palace will play away at League One Doncaster Rovers -- in the fifth round for the first time in 63 years League One AFC Wimbledon, who knocked out top-flight West Ham United, take on Championship (second-tier) Millwall, who eliminated Everton in the fourth round.

The fifth-round ties will take place between February 15-18.

Full draw Bristol v Shrewsbury/Wolves AFC Wimbledon v Millwall Doncaster v Crystal Palace Middlesbrough/Newport v Manchester City Chelsea v Manchester United Swansea v Barnet/Brentford Portsmouth/QPR v Watford Brighton/West Brom v Derby

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