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Vol XXIX No. 57
DIMAPUR, SUNDAY, FEBUARY 3, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0
Rediscovering the lost world of philately
Davis Cup: Italy beat India 3-1
Russia suspends nuke deal with US
Sunday Post Supplement
sports, Page 11
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CAB: NE political parties to meet HM today
NEW DELHI/DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (AGENCIES/ NPN): Leaders of 11 regional political parties from North Eastern states would call on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday to press for their demand to withdraw the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill that has already been passed in Lok Sabha. The Bill, however, has not been listed in the business of the current Rajya Sabha session that will end on February 13. The delegation of NE political parties is being led by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma. The delegation, according to sources, would reiterate their demand to withdraw the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The parties in the delegation include NPP, AGP, NDPP, NPF, IPFT, MNF, UDP, HSDP among others. Leaders of the regional parties had a meeting among themselves in New Delhi on Saturday and to chalk out their strategy. All the regional parties are also likely to meet President Ramnath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to register their protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill. Meanwhile, a delegation of 11 political parties from BJP-ruled Manipur has urged Union home minister Rajnath Singh to incorporate a safeguard clause in the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to protect the indigenous people of the northeast in general and of Manipur in particular before it comes up for voting in the Rajya Sabha, a member of the delegation said. Led by Manipur’s BJP chief minister N Biren and BJP’s state unit president and Rajya Sabha member K Bhabananda, the delegation submitted a memorandum to Rajnath Singh. The Centre and the BJP claim that the controversial Bill has enough safeguards for local communities and their cultures. In BJP-ruled Assam, protests have been taking place for the fifth week with the opposition Congress also taking out rallies across the state vehemently opposing the Bill.
Shukla appointed as new CBI chief
Rishi Kumar Shukla
NEW DELHI, FEB 2 (PTI): Former Madhya Pradesh Police chief Rishi Kumar Shukla was on Saturday appointed the chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a fixed tenure of two years, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Shukla, a 1983-batch IPS officer, is at present c h a i r m a n o f M a d hya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation in Bhopal. He has been appointed in place of Alok Kumar Verma, who was removed from the post of CBI Director on January 10. The appointment comes following two meeting of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee held on January 24 and February 1. Shukla’s name was short-listed during the second meeting of the selection committee held on Friday. M Nageswara Rao has been working as the interim CBI chief after Verma’s ouster.
This is it!
“Strangely, having to explain our party’s secularism has made me more devout these days.” K Y M C
Prime Minister Modi continues to push for CAB
Although the Citizenship Modi urged the Trinamool Con(Amendment) Bill, 2019, has not gress party-led government of West been listed for the proceedings of the Bengal to support the bill, saying “my Rajya Sabha in the on-going session brothers and sisters here need it.” of the Parliament, Prime Minister Reacting to Modi, West BenNarendra Modi has once again exgal chief minister Mamata said her pressed his government’s intention party would continue to oppose the to make the Bill a reality. CAB and vowed to not allow the Addressing an event of the BJP to create Hindu-Muslim riots Scheduled Caste Matua community Narendra Modi in her state. “The Centre will have in West Bengal, Modi made a strong to withdraw the Citizenship Bill. pitch for the contentious legislation on Saturday, There is no question of supporting it. We will insisting it would bring “justice and respectabil- oppose it. We will not let him (Modi) succeed,” ity” to those who faced religious persecution. Banerjee said.
JD(U) claims stalling of CAB listing in RS BJP leader lauds Conrad for stalling CAB BJP’s ally Janata Dal (United) claimed that due to opposition from the party, the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was not tabled in the ongoing Rajya Sabha session. JD (U) general secretary in-charge for Northeast, Ahmad Khan, claimed that due his party’s opposition, the NDA government was pressurised not to bring the bill in the ongoing last session of the Rajya Sabha. The session will end on February 13. Khan said JD (U), headed by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, was the first party to oppose the Bill and supported other parties in the North East. He said All Assam Students’ Union delegation had approached Nitish Kumar, seeking his support to oppose the bill. Besides assuring to oppose the bill, Khan said Nitish Kumar also urged his ally, BJP, to withdraw the bill. JD (U) which has six MPs in Rajya Sabha also stated that it will vote against the bill in Rajya Sabha
National secretary of BJP’s Schedule Tribe Morcha (STM), Hayithung Bill Lotha has lauded Meghalaya chief minister, Conard Sangma, for taking “very bold and fearless initiative” against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and successfully stalling/ thwarting the Bill in Rajya Sabha. In a press note, Lotha said today Sangma was “unanimously and overwhelmingly” being hailed as an “iconic NE Hero”. He said, even before passing of the Bill in Lok Sabha on January 8, Sangma and AGP leaders were relentlessly meeting central leaders against the bill. Further, Lotha said Sangma chaired a “historic meeting” of 11 political parties to oppose the Bill. Due to Sangma’s relentless hard work, the BJP-led NDA government has not officially listed CAB in the Rajya Sabha agenda list in the current budget session, he added.
Tertiary cancer centre by year-end Correspondent
KOHIMA, FEB 2 (NPN): Health and Family Welfare principal secretary, I. Himato Zhimomi Saturday informed that the state government would be setting up a Tertiary Cancer Care Centre (TCCC) at Kohima by year end and also the first medical institute within two years time. It may be mentioned that the Health Ministry had agreed to sponsor the Rs. 45 crore project with the first instalment of Rs. 13.23 crore already released for establishing the TCCC) at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima during the financial year 2016-17. Addressing the twoday XIV annual conference of the Association of Oncologist, North East India (AONEI) at Hotel Japfü, Himato assured that the state government would give due importance to Oncology and for which he urged AONEI for their expert guidance for this vision to be successful. He further lamented that Nagaland holds the dubious distinction of having the third highest incidences of nasopharyngeal cancer in the world.
He said according to the national cancer registry data, India has 15.4 lakh new cancer patients every year and for around 6-7 lakh patients this proves fatal. He added that 33% of the patients were in first stages of cancer and 66% in the second or last stages. He also highlighted about the Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme where patients from the Below Poverty Line (BPL) sector could avail benefits of up to Rs 5 lakhs. Fo r m e r N a g a l a n d chief secretary, Banuo Z. Jamir, IAS (Rtd), in her special speech on cancer survivors said she herself was a cancer survivor and was honoured to address the conference of oncologists. She said in the past, because little was known about the disease and its inevitable fatality, it was referred to in whispers, shrouded in mystery and surrounded with myths created out of fear and dread. Banuo lamented that a large section of the society, particularly the economically weaker section, had to face huge burden to avail treatment.
Director of surgical oncology, Dr. Shaikat Gupta from Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata said as per their findings, most common cancer cases from Nagaland was a result of food habits like chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and eating smoked foods products. Dr. Gupta added that throat, stomach, oesophageal, nasopharyngeal, and lung cancers were also common among patients from Nagaland. The team of oncology doctors from Apollo suggested certain preventive measures for common cancers: stop or lower intake of tobacco, alcohol, smoked food items, and fats; exercise regularly, take green vegetables, and go for regular breast examinations for women. Dr. Gupta also recommended a health check up if a person persistently suffers from any common sickness even after taking medication. He added that since cancer is curable if detected early, so one should do regular (Cont’d on p-7) health check-ups.
NSCN/GPRN (K) to join talks JCPI serves deadline NDPP’s statement devoid Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN (K) is all set to join the “formal talks” with the Government of India (GoI), under the banner of the NNPGs Working Committee (WC), on Monday in New Delhi. The development comes after NSCN/GPRN (K), after thorough deliberation with the NNPGs WC on January 29, resolved to “partner and participate” in the ongoing Indo-Naga political dialogue alongside the NNPGs Working Committee (WC). Highly placed sources informed Nagaland Post that NSCN/GPRN (K) general secretary, Isak Sumi and deputy kilonser (defence), Shellen Konyak, will be part of the WC led delegation headed by convenor, Kitovi Zhimomi. The government of India will be represented by deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and GoI representative
to Naga Peace Talks, R.N. Ravi. It may be recalled that the NSCN (K) led by Khango Konyak on December 17, 2018 held an “informal meeting” with GoI in Delhi to chalk out the differences that had cropped up after abrogation of the ceasefire in March 2015. The meeting was held following NSCN (K) led by Khango on December 6, 2018 declared to revoke its decision of unilaterally abrogating the ceasefire agreement with the GoI. Of late, the WC had been holding series of dialogue with the Centre in an attempt to hammer out a final agreement before the forthcoming general Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held in April or May. The NNPGs WC had also signed an “agreed position” or “preamble” on November 17, 2017 “reaffirming the historical and political status in the highest pedestal”.
on ILP committee
DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): Joint Committee on Prevention of Illegal Immigration (JCPI), which organized consultative meeting with apex tribe Hohos, mass based organizations and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on February 2, 2019, has been empowered to take any action deem fit if the state committee on ILP did not submit its recommendations to the state government on or before February 6, 2019. JCPI through its media cell said the house empowered the JCPI since the ILP committee had asked for seven days more time to submit its recommendations to the state government, including with the recommendation to include Dimapur district under ILP. The house has however lauded the ILP committee for undertaking the task of overhauling the archaic ILP system in the state with sincerity. Meanwhile, the house has appreciated JCPI for taking the initiative on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) issue. The house approved that the JCPI along with apex tribe hohos, CSOs and mass-based organizations would submit a Joint Memorandum on CAB to the President of India at the earliest.
of any truth, says NPF
DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): Opposition NPF through its press bureau has termed the NDPP’s statement published on February 1 as the “most unfortunate and ridiculous” statement of all time, saying “it is devoid of any truth and logic”. Responding to NDPP’s claim that the PDA coalition had never supported the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill at any point of time, the NPF said people of the state were the best judges to this fabricated statement of the NDPP. It said the memories of NDPP seemed to be going haywire with each passing day and the party seemed to be living in a state of “extreme delirium”. NPF pointed out that it was not only once or twice, but thrice that the PDA government reiterated their stance not to oppose the Bill quoting Article 371 (A) as a blanket protection. However, knowing the fact that the Naga public totally
rejected the Bill and so also the boycotting of the Republic Day spearheaded by the NSF, NPF said the PDA government had no choice but to cringe back in fear and surrender to the will of the people at the eleventh hour. Rather, NPF said the PDA government decided to oppose the bill only on January 28, not because they care for the Nagas but out of pressure to save their political chairs. It further said that the January 31 consultative meeting at Dimapur was nothing but just an eye wash for the PDA government and to garner the attention and sympathy of the Naga people. At the meeting, NPF claimed that most of the NGOs and tribal hohos questioned the PDA government for convening such meeting after its cabinet had on two occasions decided not to oppose the Bill. (Cont’d on p-8)
ANCSU team tours colleges; detects anomalies State BJP resolves DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU), which undertook its first phase of education tour 2019 to colleges/institutes in Mokokchung and Zunheboto districts from January 30, to February 1, 2019, Saturday said it has collected various issues concerning the student community, adding it would take up the issues with the Nagaland University and the responsible department. In a press release, ANCSU president Katho P Awomi and general secretary, Vimeyiekho Vitso, said during their visit to Fazl Ali College (FAC) Mokokchung on January 30, the union observed that private individuals “confidently” constructing houses within the college campus. In this regard, the union has
appealed to the college authority, district administration and the state government to immediately react and ensure a safe environment for the college to grow. The union has also appealed to the state government to purchase the college lands, bring out a proper survey map of the college land and properly demarcate boundary wall so there was no other means to sabotage the development of the college in the future. ANCSU expressed concern that FAC being the oldest government colleges in Nagaland was still facing land issues. On January 31, the ANCSU said the team visited Zunheboto Government College (ZGC) and inspected the college buildings and other infrastructures. During the visit, the union said it was
surprised that ZGC did not having basic required infrastructure. The union has appealed to the state government to attend the district colleges on priority by developing the college infrastructure and also introducing other streams. ANCSU further appealed to the state government to demarcate boundary walls of the college land to avoid land encroachment issues though presently there was no land dispute. On February 1, the union said they visited Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) and was “appalled” to see the institute in a wretched condition. “The union after thorough discussion with the faculty and students could identify that the institute is being impaired both by the ignorance of the state government and the narcissistic stance
of the land owners,” ANCSU stated. It said the institute “an ancient looking building’ was left with classrooms mostly with no window panes and no transportation services. The union said it was also shocked to learn that the institute could not undertake developmental activities due to the land owners. ANCSU said it was disheartened to learn that the students were prevented from painting the building by land owners unless paid due percentage of shares. The union questioned that if such was the attitude of the land owners/donors, how would the institute grow? The union has therefore appealed to the state government to purchase the college land and demarcate proper boundary walls to foster developments in the institute.
During its interaction with KPA students, ANCSU said it was revealed that the directorate of technical education has allegedly misappropriated the state technical scholarship funds by giving away personal loans to their staff and organizing farewell programme to the tune of Rs.40 lakh. In this regard, ANCSU has demanded that the name of those officials involved in the “scholarship scam” be revealed in the public domain and be punished under the law. M e a n w h i l e, t h e union has stated that affirmed “total opposition” to any kind of attachment or redeployment of Asst./Assoc. Professors. ANCSU also questioned the idea of the state government to ‘redeploy’ the lecturers when the union opposed for ‘attachment’.
Food habits main cause of cancer in Nagaland
to opposes CAB
DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): BJP Nagaland state unit through a resolution passed at its state office bearers meeting held on February 2, 2019, has endorsed the state cabinet’s decision to oppose the Citizenship Amendment Act 2016. In a press release, BJP Nagaland state general secretary, Jaangsillung Gonmei, said the party has also resolved to convey the concerns of the state to the Central Party leaders through a party delegation comprising of party leaders and Legislators shortly. Meanwhile, informing that the state executive meeting would be held soon, BJP state unit has therefore advised the state frontal presidents and district presidents to prepare the reports accordingly. Besides, it has also asked to forward other latest details of all the office bearers in the districts, mandals and booth levels, inclusive of frontals, cells and committees as sought by the state office. The district presidents have been asked to ensure that the above requirements from their respective districts were (Cont’d on p-7) submitted within two weeks.
Wanglon appointed NSCN (R) ‘army chief’
Wangtin felicitating Wanglon
DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) president has appointed ‘brig.’ Wanglon as ‘new army chief ’ of the group following expulsion of its former chief Jackson on December 18, 2018. NSCN (R) through its MIP said ‘Brig.’ Wanglon was chosen by the House to fill the vacant position of ‘Army Chief (Naga Army)” after recognizing his service seniority, loyalty, sincerity and integrity towards the nation. Speaking at the dedication programme, NSCN(R) president, Y Wangtin Naga said the position of ‘Army chief ’ was “too high” and it required “man of integrity and reliable who loves the nation more than his own self.”Wangtin also expressed regret over the two former chiefs, who he said had “failed themselves to maintain the highest position of Army chief and ultimately put themselves to the doom.” Wangtin has, therefore, advised the ‘new Army Chief ’ to maintain his position with “holistic integrity and selfless services for the nation and its people.” The programme was attended by representatives of NGOs including KU, KNSK, KSU and church leaders.
NSCN (I-M) ‘National Hoho’ on February 11
DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) Steering Committee Convener Rh. Raising has informed that as per the directive of the Collective Leadership, the “National Hoho” would be held on February 11, 2019 at 11am, CHQ Hebron. Both “civil and army authorities” have been requested to attend the meeting. K Y M C
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ICFAI University organizes Tetso College celebrates SJC debate competition talk on Sixth Schedule Annual Scholastic Day 2019
Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju with participants of the ICFAI University talk on the Sixth Schedule, held on February 1.
DIMAPUR: ICFAI University, department of History, organized a talk on “Problems and prospects of the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution” on February 1, with Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju, assistant professor of History, Assam University as the guest speaker. A press release from ICFAI University Nagaland media cell stated that Dr. Vulli discussed the historical creation and relevance of the Sixth Schedule. He said that the basic philosophy behind its creation was to provide autonomy, integration and development for the North
Eastern states. Stating that this provision was initially implemented to address the political aspirations of the Naga people, Dr. Vullie pointed out that with the refusal of Nagas to accept the proposed schedule, Article 371(A) was created for the Nagas. He also highlighted the importance of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and its impact on the North Eastern states. Dr. Vulli also donated two books to the ICFAI library. The talk was chaired by Dr. Resenmenla Longchar, HoD and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Khrienuo.
DIMAPUR: Tetso College (TC) celebrated its annual Scholastic Day 2019, an award ceremony meant for celebrating excellence, at the college amphitheatre with director Mission Facilitators (USA), Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro on February 2. A press release from TC media cell stated that Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro in his address reminded students that the potential for growth was limitless and opportunities lay in challenges. Dr. Nakhro encouraged students to keep in mind what they were supposed to be doing and discover where they could excel. A new staff room in the new academic block was also inaugurated. Dr. Hewasa Lorin, vice principal of the college in her welcome address announced the introduction of a new MA English program for the academic session 2019. In the area of technology, it was announced that GPS was being fitted into
PHED bids farewell to Chief Engineer
PHED Officers with outgoing Chief Engineer, Er. K. Ghushito Sema after the farewell program on January 31.
KOHIMA: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) bade farewell to its chief engineer, Er. K. Ghushito Sema who completed 35 years of service. A special farewell program was organised in his honour at the Capital Convention Centre on Thursday. A press release issued by the department stated that Er. Sema, in his address said that he was privileged to have served the people of Nagaland for 35 years and thanked God for his special blessings, the support of family members and for the strong support and cooperation of all officers and staff. He said he was very impressed with the high quality of officers he worked with and called them his “Dream Team”.
He thanked all of them and urged them to continue to fight to improve the department. Speaking about his replacement, Er. Sema said Er. Y. Tep, the new chief engineer, is a well experienced man and hoped that the department would continue to scale higher under his leadership. Speaking on behalf of PHED officers and staff, Er. Repang Longkumer, additional CE, and president, APHEN said that K. Ghushito Sema had played a major role in the department till his retirement. Dr. Maongwati Aier, commissioner & secretary PHED also spoke on the occasion, acknowledged the outgoing officer as having achieved a lot during his tenure. OSD to minister for PHED,
Advocate Kakheto Chishi, who spoke on behalf of Jacob Zhimomi, stated that a government employee attaining pension during their lifetime was a great achievement. On behalf of the government and the department, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to Er. K. G Sema for rendering his best service, and also thanked his wife for her support and motivation. The function was chaired by the new chief engineer, Er. Y. Tep. Invocation was offered by Rev. Arithung Lotha, associate pastor, Kohima Lotha Baptist Church, which was followed by a special song from Er. Mezivil Stanny Kikhi and directorate staff. Er. T. Sangtam, superintending engineer, Dimapur Circle pronounced the vote of thanks.
DIMAPUR: The 73rd Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang (Jangpetkong Citizens Forum Conference) was held from January 31 to February 1, at Yimjenkimong village Mokokchung. According to DIPR, minister for Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, and advisor Law & Justice, Border Affairs, TreasurK
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ies & Accounts, Dr. Longrineken, graced the conference as special guests. Temjen Imna, on the inaugural day, asserted that Jangpetkong range has the potential to lead in every field. He called upon the gathering to rededicate themselves to the upliftment of Naga society in general. He also urged them to shun the habit of blaming one another
which, he said, would only bring about disunity among the communities. Earlier, a presidential address was delivered by Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang (JSM) president, Nungsangtoshi. Ex GB, Limameren Longshore exhorted the gathering. Jangpetkong Sensor Telongjem also presented a folk song. On February 1, chief
the college app to allow students to track buses more conveniently. The college’s DOT Talks reporters are also initiating their own online news site to bring out news in Nagaland and beyond. One highlight of the program was the launch of The Tetso Interdisciplinary Journal Volume 7, focusing on the theme Indigenous Perspectives in North East India, by Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro and Dr.
The three winners of the debate competition held on February 1 at St. John College, Dimapur.
DIMAPUR: St. John College, Dimapur, department of history organized a “Brainstorming: St. John’s intelligence squared debate” on February 1. A press release from HoD department of history, Senkatoshi stated that Aosangla of B.A. 6th Semester, who spoke in favor of talent as being more important, claimed that “talent is the special ability that allows somebody to do something well” and that “talent prevails before hard work.” She maintained that talent cannot be acquired through practice. However, Lanlia Jamir, B.A. 4th Semester, in her rebuttal said that “hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” She argued that talent does not guarantee anything in this world without hard work. Drawing examples from
the likes of Albert Einstein, she quipped that “the hardest worker in the room is always going to beat the talented guy who doesn’t work hard.” Among others, Akashi Jhimo, B.Sc. 6th Semester and Vikili Ayemi, B.A. 2nd Semester, also spoke in favor of “hard work” as opposed to “talent.” Manngam Konyak, B.Sc. 4th Semester and Nukusa, B.Sc. 2nd Semester, spoke for “talent” beating “hard work.” Altogether, six students from each semester, both Science and Arts, participated in the debate competition. Lanlia Jamir, Aosangla and Akashi Jhimo were adjudged the first, second and third prize winners respectively. The debate was moderated by Sentijungla, of B.A. 6th Semester.
news in Brief DC & DEO Mon informs arm license holders: In view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha General Elections, DC & District Election Officer (DEO) Mon, Thavaseelan K has informed all licensed arms holders in Mon district to produce their arms license along with arms at the nearest police station on or before February 20 for verification. SDBM Vipassana Meditation Camp: Society of Dhamma Bodhi & Meditation (SDBM) has informed interested parties that a ten-day vipassana meditation gypsy camp will be held on February 15 at Dimapur Dhamma Vihar, Kevijau Colony Dimapur. Interested people may contact the course manager at phone number 09436002475 or email nbarua.58@gmail.com to obtain the application form or log on to www.vridhamma.org and www. dhamm.org. USBLA spiritual retreat: United Sangtam Baptist Lithroti Ashimükhong (USBLA) will be organizing a Spiritual retreat at Arehintre-Thuyo, Retreat Centre from February 12 to 14, under the theme “Refreshing the Soul” (Psalms 19:7). Sports activities such as volley Ball and badminton etc will also be part of the retreat. Pastors, associate pastors and women pastors have been informed to attend the program. Nagaland Calendar 2019 available for purchase: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has informed the public that the Nagaland Calendar for 2019 will be available on sale at the Directorate of IPR on February 5 and 6 at Rs. 150 per copy, during office hours. (DIPR)
Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang in Yimjenkimong
Dr Longrineken speaking at Yimjenkimong village during the 73rd Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang on February 1. (DIPR)
Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro speaking at the program in Tetso College.
P.S. Lorin. Another highlight was the presentation of the Governor P.B. Acharya’s ‘Dr.T Ao Award’ to Aito of BA 4th semester (taekwondo), Zuchopemo N Odyuo, B.A. 4th semester (badminton), and Iteibamle of BA 6th semester for badminton. The annual E-book of the English department titled Echo: A Tetso College Anthology of Art and Literature, was also launched. In the perfect attendance award, three teaching faculty and 12 students received recognitions this year. The Tetso student of the year 2018 award from the degree level went to Chubamenla of B.A 4th semester, while Izidielie of Class 11 commerce was the Tetso student of the year 2018 at the higher secondary level. B.A 6th semester were declared the overall class champions of the year 2018. The program concluded with a prayer for students appearing in the upcoming NBSC, HSSLC examinations, by Dr. P.S Lorin.
secretary & finance commissioner, Temjen Toy, as the main speaker, dwelt on the topic "An authentic and upright society", where he laid stress on issues like ill effects of illegal mining and misuse of social media. Toy urged the gathering to not be satisfied with past glories, but emulate the good example of their ancestors. Earlier, an exhortation speech was delivered by Dr. Panger Longchar and folk song was presented by Khar village Council. Dr. Longrineken, as the special guest of the second day, highlighted various programs and developmental activities that have been implemented in the subdivision. He also shared some of his visions for economic prosperity of the area. During the conference, office bearers for the next tenure were also nominated. The team will be led by Nungsangtoshi as president, Purtoshi as vice president, Chubatemsu as general secretary and Limasunep as the assistant general secretary.
IPR cell set up at KSCJ DIMAPUR: A team of officials from the Nagaland Science and Technology Council (NASTEC), department of Science and Technology (DST) Nagaland, led by Dr. Nesatalu Hiese, scientist ‘D’, visited Kohima Science College. A press release from KSCJ assistant professor Dr. Daniel Kibami stated that the team visited the college to set up an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Cell at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (KSCJ) on February 1. According to the press release, Dr. Nesatalu Hiese delivered the keynote address, Gihukali Chishi, technical assistant NASTEC presented a slide-show presentation on Intellectual Property Right s. The prog ram was chaired by Dr. Seyiekhrielie Whiso, IQAC coordinator. Dr. Lily Sema, principal Kohima Science College, Jotsoma gave the welcome speech. The program was coordinated by Dr. Daniel Kibami.
MOVCD-NER: Selling twelve metric tonnes of farmer produced organic large cardamom in Dimapur for a first phase marketing by FPC -Phek Organic Large Cardamom Producer Company Limited, implemented by the department of Horticulture, and serviced by Shibah Welfare Nagaland. (Masa Pongen)
The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Nagaland, under the Chief Veterinary Office, Dimapur Dr. B. Atem Longchar, “concentrated feeds against piggery development through village adoption under RKVY 2017-18”, supplied feeds, daos, spades, shovels, buckets, mugs etc. on January 25, to Virazouma Village, Dimapur. (Virazouma Village Council, chairman, Videzol Natso)
Medziphema youth undergo 6 week pre-recruitment training
Medziphema Battalion officers with some of the youth who were part of the six-week training regimen.
DIMPAUR: Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N), conducted a pre-recruitment coaching and training program from December 20 to January 30, in Medziphema. A press release from, Medziphema Battalion of Assam Rifles stated that
the initiative was undertaken to channelize the potential of youth into a career for serving the country by joining the Armed Forces. The comprehensive training schedule focused on a two pronged approach of physical conditioning of trainees and written examination aspects.
T h e t r a i n i n g wa s structured keeping in mind the syllabus and standards required by the Army and other Security Forces, including Assam Rifles and other central armed paramilitary forces. Altogether, 34 local youth were trained for a duration of six weeks. K
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WEATHER FORECAST February 3
(Temperature in ºC)
Max Min
Agartala Hazy sun
29 11
Aizawl
Plenty of sunshine; pleasant
Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal
Plenty of sunshine; pleasant
23 6 26 10 25 5
Itanagar Hazy sun
22 10
Shillong Hazy sun
17 3
Kohima
Plenty of sunshine
Dimapur Hazy sun Mkg
Sunny; not as warm
19 4 25 10 22 6
Tuensang Plenty of sunshine; cooler
13 4
Hazy sun; cooler
18 10
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World Wetlands Day observed at NZP
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Zunheboto Plenty of sunshine
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CM Chang, Toshi Wungtung, officials of various departments and others after the International Wetlands Day program held in Dimapur on February 2.
DIMAPUR: Forest Department, Nagaland observed the 23rd Inter national Wetlands Day (IWD) at Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) Rangapahar, Dimapur. The IWD program was attended by around 150 persons including officers from the Police and Forest departments, chairmen, members of nearby villages, children and students on February 2. (Wetlands are lands covered by water -marshes and ponds, the edge of a lake or ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood, etc., are all wetlands.) A press release from PCCF & chief wildlife warden, Dimapur, Satya
Prakash Tripathi stated that special invitee C. M. Chang, minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Parliamentary Affairs, in his keynote address, spoke about dependency of human
preserve wetlands, against in flow of pollutants and biotic interference, so that they may help address climate change. Toshi Wungtung, advisor, Department of Information & Public Relations, SCERT, Village Guards, as the guest invitee, reminisced about his days working in the Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB). He said that a good number of wetlands had disappeared due to biotic interference. He stressed on the need for revival and rejuvenation of all such wetlands. Satya Prakash Tripathi in his key note address, reported that there were 421 wetlands, of small, medium and big sizes, spread over
421 wetlands in Nagaland spread over 215 Sq. Km beings on forest and wildlife. He said that nature, forest and wildlife could exist without human beings but the reverse was not possible. He explained what wetlands were and why they were important in addressing the issue of climate change, flood & drought control, rejuvenation of aquifers etc. Chang appealed to the participants to protect and
215 Sq. Km in the state. This figure is as per a study of the Indian Space Research Organisation, GoI. He added that the Forest department was preparing project proposals (for conservation and management of these wetlands) for funding by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, GoI, New Delhi. Obed Bohovi Swu, assistant conservator of Forests, officer-in-charge, Nagaland Zoological Park highlighted the maintenance of wetlands at Xukiye village by the villagers without any support from the government, which resulted in the arrival of birds. The participating children were given gifts by the special invitee and the guest invitee. This was followed by a visit to the three wetlands at Nagaland Zoological Park. Earlier, the program began with an invocation prayer by Tonivi Awomi, pastor, Grace Bible Fellowship, Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar. Dr. Prabhat Kumar, director, Nagaland Zoological Park, Rangapahar chaired the program and a vote of thanks was proposed by Obed Bohovi Swu. The program was sponsored by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India.
KDCC ‘amused’ by NPF and NDPP row; slams both
DIMAPUR: The Kohima District Congress Committee (KDCC) said it was “amused” by local publications being filled with rejoinders and counter rejoinders of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). It said that the attacks and counter attacks have “utterly confused” the general public with neither party able to bring about a conclusion. KDCC president, Kevi Vizo, in a press release claimed that regional political parties in Nagaland had demeaned provisions of the Constitutional rights of the Naga people. Referring to the NPF rule for three terms, KDCC said that in that time Acts of the Parliament, including the GST, had been quietly accepted and the Nagas, who were earlier exempted from paying taxes, were now imposed with all forms of tax. It was also blamed the “wrong decision” of the then NPF government to hold ULB elections for Nagaland losing “precious lives while properties worth crores were brought to ashes in 2017.” Turning to the NDPP, the KDCC said that although the NDPP has the tag of a nationalist party, it
claims to be a regionalist, and has created confusion among the people with its lone MP in Lok Sabha remaining silent during the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 on January 8, 2019 in the Lower House. “...the Party led PDA government had along been rejecting the peoples’ cry instead of rejecting the CAB 2016” it asserted. It also pointed out that it was during the tenure of the current Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio as an MP, who was then in NPF, during whose tenure the draft bill was taken up in the Parliament. The KDCC said that Rio too had then failed to raise any voice to protect Nagas from the contentious bill. The KDCC added that with the present MP withdrawing his support from the Bill, the NDPPled PDA was fooling the Naga people by convening
a consultative meeting with political parties and Naga civil societies. Admitting it was no constitutional expert, the KDCC said that it, in general, understood that Article 371(A) of the Constitution guarantees that no law of the Parliament could apply to the State of Nagaland, unless so decided by the State Assembly. But, the irresponsible behaviours of the regional parties in accepting the Acts of Parliament and trying to impose them upon the Nagas without considering their welfare “has become a grave threat for the Naga people” it added. Citing these reasons, the KDCC said that it feels that it was high time the Nagas should seriously “reconsider in choosing the leadership and given the opportunity Congress will be humbled in leading the State with all sincerity.”
DHS, AR, district administration combined health camp in Kiphire
DIMAPUR: Assam Rifles (AR) 7th Battalion, Kiphire organised a medical camp under “Operation Sadbhavana” at Phokphur village, Kiphire in collaboration with District Health Society (DHS) and District Administration, Kiphire on January 30.
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A press release from district media officer, Kiphire, Atsali T stated that, Dr. L. Singson CMO, 7 Assam Rifles exhorted the villagers on the topic of promotion of health. Dr. Pewezo Khalo, DIO Kiphire encouraged parents to immunize their children for protection from
vaccine preventable diseases. Many children were immunized and pregnant mothers received ANCs. Posters, pamphlets and leaflets were distributed to the villagers. Free medical services like health checkups, essential medicines and health
education on prevention and control of vector borne diseases, HIV and AIDs, ante natal checkups were offered. A total of 118 villagers, mostly women and children were treated. Yantsuthong chairman village council, Phokphur, expressed gratitude to 7 As-
sam Rifles, District Health Society and the District Administration for their humanitarian service. Dr. Dhenni, MO NCD, Kiphire, Dr. Hyunilo, MO, (Ayush), CHC Pungro and a medical team comprising of nurses, lab technician, pharmacist, consultant NVBDCP,
DMO (NHM), assisted the camp. CMO Kiphire, Dr. E. Motsuthung lauded the efforts of the 7th Assam Rifles in building partnership with the District Health Society and District Administration in reaching out to remote border area villages.
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IMPHAL, Feb 2: As many as 178 youths have been rescued by police during crackdown on human-trafficking in Manipur in the last two days. One of the members of the human trafficking racket has been arrested from Moreh, the border town of Manipur at the Indo-Myanmar border, a police source said on Saturday. 118 were rescued from hotels and rented houses in Imphal while the remaining 60 were rescued from hotels in the border town where raids were conducted by the police accompanied by officials of state social welfare department and members of
Manipur Alliance for Child Rights (MACR). Officials taking part in the operation claimed that the youth were to be trafficked to different countries in South East Asia via Myanmar. The operations were launched acting on information from a Nepal based NGO through Delhi Women Commission who alerted government machineries and NGOs across the country, particularly in Manipur where the trafficked Nepali nationals were allegedly headed for onward journey to south Asian countries via Myanmar. During questioning, the rescued youths told police that they were brought to Manipur for onward trafficking to Myanmar and
beyond. On the first day of the crackdown on Friday, a total of 40 girls were rescued while 20 more (five girls and 15 young boys) were rescued on Saturday. During today’s operation, one Nepal national identified as Madal Kumar who is alleged to be one of the members of the human trafficking racket was arrested by the police. He was arrested from the border town Saturday morning, around 8.30 am, police said. Simultaneous raids conducted in various hotels in Imphal led to rescue of 118 boys and girls from Nepal. The rescued youths have been taken to Lamphel police station in Imphal West district from where
they would be handed over to Ujawala Rehabilitation Homes after necessary legal procedures, the police said. Meanwhile, a police source said that most of the rescued victims possessed foreign passports and investigation to establish the genuineness of the passports have been initiated. Police at the border town Moreh have also conducted search operation at the villages along the porous Indo-Myanmar border near Moreh to foil illegal crossing. Official sources said that Manipur’s border town Moreh has increasingly been used by traffickers to send young boys and girls from Nepal to Myanmar via India.
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Turbidity of water hits Navy’s bid to retrieve dead miner Correspondent
Shillong, Feb 2: Indian Navy divers are struggling to retrieve the second body of a miner from the flooded 370-feet-deep coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district due to high turbidity of water inside the mine, an official said on Saturday. “The turbidity is limiting visibility inside the rat-hole mine and is affecting in retrieving the body,” said a senior rescue official. “Nonetheless, they (Navy) are making all efforts to retrieve the body which could be possible only after the water becomes clear. We are consulting experts,” he said. The unidentified
miner’s body was detected last week by a remotely operated underwater vehicle. 13 more miners remained trapped for the last 51 days in the illegal mine. The UROV found the body of a miner identified as Amir Hussain on January 16, 32 days after 15 miners got trapped inside the illegal rat-hole coal mine on December 13 as water gushed in. The tragedy came to light after five miners escaped the coal pit. Meghalaya Home Minister James Sangma said the search and rescue operation was being carried out for the remaining 13 trapped miners as per directions of the Supreme Court.
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Agitations against CAB Tripura CM slams NE parties for opposing citizenship bill should be dignified: Assam govt it to the next generation, our children and the young, who have impressionable minds,” he said. The chief secretary said they looked up to the older people as role models and the way they conducted themselves in public affected the children’s thinking and behaviour. “Some of the aspects like trying to take off clothes and protesting may not be the best way to draw attention in a matured society,” Kumar added. Stressing on dignified conduct, he said “We must respect each other. It is very important that this discourse not degenerate into violent behaviour on the streets.” Otherwise, the situation would become much more difficult. It might go out of the control of organisers and groups and even of law and order authorities. “It is very important to avoid this and take a step back when such occasions arise,” the chief secretary said. Kumar said the protest against the bill has been peaceful so far and hoped it continues to be so as the general elections are due in the next two to three months.
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of the government on the basis of facts and figures, but there was an attempt to mislead people about the aims and objectives of the bill by some political parties. Deb said infiltration is a major problem for the country and metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai are the worst affected. Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have been facing the problem of illegal immigration as is the northeast. The bill would help check infiltration, he said. “Some political parties
of the region were trying to catch fishes in troubled water. It is not wise to take political advantage of everything,” Deb said. The bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan. A large section of people in the northeast have opposed the bill, saying it would nullify the provisions of the Assam Accord of 1985, which fixed March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for deportation of illegal immigrants irrespective of religion.
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interests, he alleged. “The way some political parties in the northeastern region have been agitating against the bill, it appears that it has been prepared and passed in the Lok Sabha only for northeast India. “We need to understand that the bill was introduced in the Parliament, keeping in mind the interests of the whole country,” Deb told reporters at the Civil Secretariat here. He also said that every individual or political party has the right to agitate or organise movement against any decision
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G u wahat i , F e b 2 (PTI): The Assam government Saturday appealed to all groups, organisations and political parties to be peaceful and “dignified” in their agitation against the contentious citizenship bill. Protests have rocked the state since the bill’s passage in the Lok Sabha and on Friday activists of the peasant organisation Kisan Mazdoor Sangram Samiti held a nude protest outside the Assam Secretariat. Chief secretary Alok Kumar told a press conference here that it is the responsibility of the leaders to keep the movement peaceful. “The state is passing through a stage which is challenging... We are a mature democracy. We can understand the aspirations and concerns of the people”, he said. Without making any direct reference to the KMSS protest, Kumar said “We have observed certain deviations of late. The government feels that we have to try to be as tolerant and as dignified in our conduct as possible.” “It is very important to observe the accepted democratic procedures because as a society we owe
Ag a rtala , F e b 2 (PTI): Slamming political parties of the North East for opposing the citizenship bill, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has said infiltration is a problem for the nation and the bill is meant to address the issue. Deb said the political parties of the northeastern region is giving the impression that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 has been prepared for the region alone, which is not true. The parties of the region are deliberately misleading the people to serve their own
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Vadra given interim bail in money laundering case New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI): A Delhi court Saturday granted interim bail till February 16 to Robert Vadra in a money-laundering case and asked him to appear before the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate in the investigation. Vadra, who is currently abroad, had on Friday filed an anticipatory bail application in the case linked to allegations of money laundering in the purchase of a London-based property — 12, Bryanston Square — worth 1.9 million pounds. The property is allegedly owned by Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi. Vadra’s counsel informed the court that he will return to Delhi from London on February 6 and would join the probe. Taking note of the assurance by his counsel, special judge Arvind Kumar directed Vadra to appear before ED after his return on February 6 and cooperate in the investigation. “I am granting him interim bail. Let him come and join the probe,” the judge said. The court asked him to furnish a personal bond of Rs one lakh and a surety of like amount as a condition
Rain worsens Delhi’s air quality New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category after light rains slowed dispersion of pollutants and worsened the pollution situation in the national capital, authorities said Saturday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the overall air quality index (AQI) of the city was at 332, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good’, 51 and 100 ‘satisfactory’, 101 and 200 ‘moderate’, 201 and 300 ‘poor’, 301 and 400 ‘very poor’, and between 401 and 500 ‘severe’. The CPCB said 26 areas recorded ‘very poor’ air quality while six areas recorded poor air quality. The level of PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) was recorded at 174 and the PM10 level 256, it said. In the National Capital Region, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Greater Noida and Noida recorded ‘very poor’ air quality while Gurgaon, recorded ‘poor’ air quality, the CPCB data showed. According to the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR), the overall air quality over Delhi is ‘very poor’.
Robert Vadra (File) for securing interim bail. During the hearing, special public prosecutor D P Singh and advocate Nitesh Rana, appearing for ED, opposed Vadra’s anticipatory bail and claimed that he had also got kickbacks in a petroleum deal in 2009. The agency said it has received information about various new properties in London which belongs to Vadra including two houses of five and four million each, six other flats and more properties. “We just want him to come and inform about his properties,” Rana said. Senior advocate KTS Tulsi, appearing for Vadra, told the court that he was in London for the treatment of his mother and assured the court that he will come and join the probe. In his anticipatory bail
plea, Vadra said he was being subjected to “unwarranted, unjustified and malicious criminal prosecution which on the face of it is completely politically motivated and is being carried out for reasons other than those prescribed under law”. The plea said Vadra’s office was raided by ED on December 7, 2018 and therefore, he seriously apprehends that his liberty may be curtailed by the investigating agency. “The petitioner (Vadra) is being subjected to a farce criminal prosecution which actually is beset with nothing else except political vendetta and most unfortunately the respondent (ED) being the law enforcement agency is a party to the unethical and illegal exercise. “It is stated that the petitioner’s (Vadra’s) firm through its authorised representative Manoj Arora has already joined investigation with the ED conducting investigation into the affairs of the firm in Rajasthan with their offices at Jaipur on many occasions and has supplied all the relevant documents to the satisfaction of the officials of the ED,” the plea said.
Left to organize rally Sunday to show strength Kolkata, Feb 2 (PTI): The CPI(M)-led Left Front in West Bengal will organize a rally here on Sunday to give a call to oust Trinamool Congress in the state and the BJP at the Centre. The rally of the Left Front at Brigade Parade grounds on February 3 comes 15 days after Mamata Banerjee headed TMC’s had organised mega opposition parties rally at the same venue on January 19 last. Though there were more than two dozen leaders of 22 opposition parties, the Left parties had kept a distance from the TMC rally. “We will give the call to oust TMC in Bengal and the BJP at the Centre. The people of this country are fed up with the Modi government, they want a change,” CPI(M) state secretary Surya Kanta Mishra said. The CPI(M)-led front is pulling all stops to ensure that the February 3 rally turns out to be a massive success. The event is also seen as an attempt by the Left to regain its lost ground in West Bengal. The Left Front comprises of 10 parties including CPI(M), RSP, CPI and
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Hit by tremors, two talukas in Palghar put on ‘high alert’
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Palghar,Feb 2 (PTI): Amid rising sense of fear among residents of many villages in Palghar district of Maharashtra due to recent spate of tremors, the administration has put two talukas on high alert and roped in the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for relief work. According to officials, the administration has started reaching out to residents of Dahanu and Talasari talukas to assuage their fears and setting up makeshift camps for them. The region has been experiencing low-intensity tremors since November. On Friday alone, it witnessed at least half a dozen tremors ranging between 3 and 4.1 on the Richter scale, which caused immense panic among the residents. Talking to PTI on Saturday, Palghar District Collector Prashant Narnavre said, “The administration has put Dahanu and Talasari talukas on high alert. An NDRF team has reached there to educate the villagers.” “The sub divisional officer has been holding meetings with gram sevaks and village sarpanchs about the dos and don’ts that the villagers need to follow when tremors occur,” he said. According to Narnavre, 42 locations have been identified across two
talukas where tents are being set up. “We have instructed the villagers to take shelter in these tents at night and not in their houses,” he added. The official said, the administration has released Rs 10 lakh from the district funds for the relief measures. “The Public Works Department (PWD) and other agencies have also been directed to remain alert. The district administration and the police department have been maintaining round-theclock vigil in these villages,” he said. Shivaji Mahale, sarpanch of Dhundalwadi village in Dahanu taluka, said fear has gripped the villagers were due to the frequent tremors. “Yesterday, tremors were felt six times, with the maximum measuring around 4 on the Richter scale. Survey of the damages due to tremors is already underway. Many houses have developed cracks and in some cases walls of kaccha houses have collapsed,” he said, adding that some people have even left the village. A two-year-old girl from a village in Talasari taluka had died on Friday after suffering a fall as panicked locals were rushing out of their houses following tremors.
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 2 (PTI): Farmers organisation Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) Saturday announced to launch indefinite dharna before the Odisha Assembly demanding social security allowance for cultivators. The agitation is planned keeping in view the Odisha Assembly’s budget session which begins from February 4. Thousands of farmers from across the state will participate in the agitation, said NNKS convenor Akshya Kumar. The NNKS has been agitating for fulfillment of their long-standing demands of price, pension and prestige, Kumar said. He said the farmers also demanded Rs 5,000 per month for 36 lakh farmers of the state with an annual budget requirement of Rs 21,600 crore. “We demand the state government to allocate Rs 21,600 crore to ensure social security allowance for farmers,” Kumar said. “About 3 lakh farmers from 30 districts will congregate on February 6 to gherao the Odisha Assembly. We demand provision for farmers in the interim state budget,” Kumar claimed.
D e h r a d u n, F e b 2 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah Saturday said a Ram temple should be built in Ayodhya at the earliest and dared the Congress to spell out its own stand on the issue. “The Kumbh fair is on and it is only natural that the demand for a Ram temple is being raised,” he said at a meeting of the party’s booth-level workers here, virtually launching the BJP’s campaign in Uttarakhand for the Lok Sabha polls. “The BJP’s stand has always been clear on the issue and I want to declare today that the Ram Temple in Ayodhya should be built at the earliest. Will Rahul Gandhi too define his stand on the issue?” Shah said to loud cheers of Jai Shri Ram. At the Parade Ground meeting, the Bharatiya Janata Party chief also hit out at opposition attempts to forge a `mahagathbandhan’, or a grand alliance, for the parliamentary elections just months away. He accused the Congress of putting up obstacles to the temple’s construction through “its lawyers” in the Supreme Court. Shah was referring to a plea in 2017 by Kapil Sibal, who was representing the Sunni Waqf Board, to post-
Falakata (WB), Feb 2 (PTI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Centre will use technology to seal the international borders of both West Bengal and Assam with Bangladesh, through an integrated border management system. Addressing a rally here in Alipurduar district, Singh alleged that Bangladeshis are illegally entering West Rajnath Singh (File) Bengal. He added that the Cen- West Bengal government tre had sought land from the to erect fencing to seal the
Amit Shah (File) pone hearings in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute till the Lok Sabha elections are over. “The Congress should come forward and explain why it had sought deferment of the hearing in the country’s oldest title suit,” Shah said. The Supreme Court had turned down the plea. Shah contrasted this with the recent petition by the BJP government in the Supreme Court, seeking to return the land around the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site to its original owners. His remarks follow increasing demands on the BJP-led government from Hindutva organisations, and seers who held meetings at the Kumbh Mela recently, to ensure an early construction of the temple. Shah called the ‘mahagathbandhan’ a desperate
border with Bangladesh, but is yet to receive it. “Now, we have decided to use technology to seal both international borders with Bangladesh using a comprehensive integrated border management system,” Singh said. The move will help prevent infiltration as well as smuggling, and ensure safety and security of the nation amid a changing demographic profile of West Bengal. Coming down heavily
coming together of political forces opposed to each other as they cannot think of taking on Modi alone. “The bua-bhatija (aunt and nephew) have come together in UP. Do you think they will stay together,’’ he said, referring to the alliance between the Bahujan Samaj Party’s Mayawati and the Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh. “Who is going to listen to a Chandrababu Naidu at a public meeting in Haldwani or a Deve Gowda in Dehradun? They are leaders of regional parties with a limited appeal,” the BJP leader said. “Their only aim is `Modi Hatao’ (Remove Modi) whereas Modi wants to remove poverty, corruption and disease,” he said. He said casteism and dynastic politics had no future in the country and urged people to bring back Modi with a clear mandate if they wanted a government capable of delivering on its promises. He asked them to ensure that the party wins all the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand, as it did in 2014. “Uttarakhand is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priority,” he said and referred to the makeover of Kedarnath after the 2013 floods.
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Nagaland & Higher Education: A view away from home
Vol. XXIX NO. 57 Dimapur, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Tailor-made poll budget
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t was a rare occasion when an interim finance presented an interim budget on February 1 and rarer still was the fact that the jobs data including economic survey reports were unmentioned when the interim finance minister Piyush Goyal addressed all the key constituencies in his Budget speech- from farmers to the middle class. The 2019 interim budget had all the ingredients of being populist and with an eye for the Lok Sabha polls from April to May 2019. The budget has earmarked Rs.6000 per annum for farmers as relief but which translates into only Rs.17 a day per family. The relief is nothing compared with the cost on diesel, electricity and seeds which a farmer has to spend per day. In the recently presented interim budget of the interim finance minister Piyush Goyal, the government has also thrown convention to the wind by suppressing data from recognised institutions in order to fix the budget to suit its political interests. This has never been done before even by Indira Gandhi in her heydays where she ruled without challenge. Small and medium business enterprises are still reeling under the onslaught of the November 8,2018 demonetisation surgical strike. This has led to a crisis of confidence where a large number of people, including business persons, are not willing to invest another pie and would instead prefer to wait and watch. The sops announced to farmers, middle class and low income groups would demand a lot of money. There is nothing wrong with spending and being in a deficit for sometime. However, if the coverage is not done by revenue receipts and the deficit is not covered, then the next government would have its hands tied. The numbers show that the transfer from the Centre to the states for 2018-19 is around Rs 27,000 crore less than what finance minister Arun Jaitley, on medical leave in the US, had proposed in his budget last February. This roughly translates into a loss of more than Rs 1,000 crore for the bigger states and the Opposition-led state governments would not accept the cut silently. This cut will raise questions on not the cut alone but the budget arithmetic that is likely to throw up difficult posers for Goyal, whose speech lasted for 105 minutes, the longest for an interim budget, so far. A closer look at the numbers throw up the answer wherein, the receipt side clearly reveals that despite the tall claims by the Modi government, the collections from the much-hyped goods and services tax (GST) have been around Rs 1 lakh crore less than the projections Jaitley had made in his budget speech. If one falters on the revenue side, the share for the states will be cut. To support its spending the government is banking on an “ambitious” 18 percent increase in goods and services tax collection to Rs 7.61 trillion ($106.81 billion) in 2019/20 while it aims to borrow a higherthan-expected Rs 7.1 trillion from bond markets. The optics of the budget will be as important as the implementation of many of the measures. However, the next government will have to deal with the problem caused by a government which has destroyed key institutions to recalibrate data and the budget which the Modi government presented was tailored to suit its electoral interests.
DailyDevotion The Compelling Force of the Call Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! —1 Corinthians 9:16 Beware of refusing to hear the call of God. Everyone who is saved is called to testify to the fact of his salvation. That, however, is not the same as the call to preach, but is merely an illustration which can be used in preaching. In this verse, Paul was referring to the stinging pains produced in him by the compelling force of the call to preach the gospel. Never try to apply what Paul said regarding the call to preach to those souls who are being called to God for salvation. There is nothing easier than getting saved, because it is solely God’s sovereign work— “Look to Me, and be saved…” (Isaiah 45:22). Our Lord never requires the same conditions for discipleship that he requires for salvation. We are condemned to salvation through the Cross of Christ. But discipleship has an option with it— “If anyone…” (Luke 14:26). Paul’s words have to do with our being made servants of Jesus Christ, and our permission is never asked as to what we will do or where we will go. God makes us as broken bread and poured-out wine to please Himself. To be “separated to the gospel” means being able to hear the call of God (Romans 1:1). Once someone begins to hear that call, a suffering worthy of the name of Christ is produced. Suddenly, every ambition, every desire of life, and every outlook is completely blotted out and extinguished. Only one thing remains— “…separated to the gospel…” Woe be to the soul who tries to head in any other direction once that call has come to him. The Bible Training College exists so that each of you may know whether or not God has a man or woman here who truly cares about proclaiming His gospel and to see if God grips you for this purpose. Beware of competing calls once the call of God grips you.
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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2019
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nowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. – Kofi Annan Things in this State feel like we are stuck in an ever-unending continuous loop, never moving forward. Time and again, we have witnessed “cheap promises” being made and shoddier than was bargained for end products being delivered. This is possible solely because truth is already bargained & compromised. The success story behind this trading business is largely due to the presence of our own “hide and seek” leadership and a “me first” civil society. There are a lot of problems with our State which is not just limited to the muddy politics and corruption. We, the people, are equally to blame for allowing this cycle of callous governance. Viewing Nagaland through the lens of “basic public goods & opportunities”, we see our public health system in disarray, our local economy, public transport infrastructure, and law and order, all ranked below the national average. If we were a country, as many people advocate for, we would be a failed nation on the second day. Besides the petty infighting among factions and tribes we also lack the robustness of governance and economy. But this op-ed piece is about one of these many problems, higher education in Nagaland. We, as a society, value education like every other aspiring population. However, under the current situation, we arrive at a critical juncture.On the one hand, a large percentage of students pursue higher studies away from Nagaland to all parts of the country and the world at a really high cost. On the other hand, likewise, we hardly have any semblance of a reputable university to which our youths at home could proudly claim being a student of.Naga students studying in Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Guwahati, Shillong, etc. means revenue and talent moving out of the State. While after all the education and qualification pursued in Nagaland or outside Nagaland, one returns not only to limited or no work options, but also a denial to compete and to prove one’s competency.It is another thing that there has been almost no job creation within the State, but even when there is, it is
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f the American Baptist missionaries had come to Naga Hills preaching against eating pork, it’s not inconceivable that the entire Naga nation would have become pork abstainers; and Bible-thumping Naga people would have justified the abstinence quoting Leviticus 11: 7-8 or Deuteronomy 14: 8. But the American Baptist is just that, a denomination. While it subscribes to the tenets of the Bible including in the belief of the Trinity, it was and is not free from prejudices, blinkered views and shortfalls. During the American civil war, slave owning Baptists broke away from the body and formed a separate organization called the Southern Baptist. These Churches existed according to the Times and the Seasons; and in their 19th century moorings also interpreted the drinking and wining in the Bible as per the prevalent surroundings. Consequently it came out strongly against drinking alcohol. So by the time the American Baptist missionaries came to the Naga Hills, drinking had equaled sin. This extra-biblical concept of drinking equals sin found its theological culmination in the Nagaland Prohibition Act, 1989. An equivalence would be the rabbinic law (as differentiated from Mosaic Law) which prohibits one from walking more than 2000 cubits (1 km) on Sabbath days. So it’s not surprising that educated Nagas are still incredulous when they hear tales of Catholic priests taking wine and alcohol – sure shortcut to hell! The American Baptist is one of the very few denominations to outlaw alcohol and wine whereas for the other major denominations
plagued by unethical practices and opaqueness. Consider this fact for instance, there are 68 posts under the Higher Education Department for which candidates were to be recruited within 2018-2019, according to minutes of the State Cabinet meeting minute Sl. No. 5, office memorandum No. CAB 2/ 2013 held on the 4th of July 2018. These positions still remain unadvertised despite the appeals from the Nagaland NET Qualified Forum (NNQF). Additionally, the widely circulated notification No. HE/ESTT/2-6/207 which was approved by the Governor of Nagaland on the 9th of August 2018, had ignited some hope in the many employable and aspiring future educators of Nagaland. However, the follow-up advertisement through the NPSC on the 11th of September 2018 left many baffled because 68 positions had conveniently disappeared from its rolls. An open letter issued by the NNQF in the local dailies had already pointed out this fact that the 68 posts had not been advertised. Despite our previous disappointment, we had hoped for forthcoming response or recourse, eager to see that additional advertisements would be published thereafter. But here we are, still appealing and demanding for the approved 68 posts which was supposed to be filled within 2018-2019, which was to be followed by an additional 42 posts within 2019-2020. One wonders why in Nagaland - students, scholars and eligible candidates have to plead with their government to fulfil their fundamental rights: for their right to equal opportunity, their right to employment through fair means, and the right of students to quality education. Denying such a right not only deprives Nagas from achieving quality higher education, which our government should be giving its own citizens, but it also depicts the vision of the kind of future our leaders have fated for us. We need to invest in human capital now if we are to see any signs of prosperity and progress in the future. Therefore, we, the concerned students and alumni of Nagaland from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, would like to reiterate this issue. And in writing this piece we hope that every right thinking leader, including law makers, bureaucrats, students alike share
like the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Lutherans, etc., wine or alcoholic beverages are very much part of their ecclesiastical rites including its usage in the Lord’s Supper. So how tenable is the stand of the Baptist Churches in America on alcohol or on any other Biblical tenets? It’s interesting to know that it was only in 2015 that the Southern Baptist allowed missionaries who “Spoke in tongues” into their fold – more than 100 years after the fire of the Holy Spirit had engulfed the world! There’re still some Baptist churches in America – local Baptist Churches are more or less autonomous – which view dancing or watching movies as sins (Source: internet). Given this strong Baptist tradition, it’s not surprising that many Baptist Churches in Nagaland still frown upon “Speaking in tongues” or even clapping in the Church! Clearly the American Baptist and its scholars cannot have the last say on drinking. Celibacy is celebrated by the Catholics but it’s just that – a personal choice. To buttress its argument that drinking is sin, the American Baptist averred that the wine of the Bible is non-fermented. These proponents (past and present) of non-alcoholic wine or the abstentionist and the prohibitionist postulated that the Greek word for wine in the Bible ‘Oinos’ describes freshly pressed (non-fermented) grape juice. However, prior to this, in the last 1800 years or so there had been no ambiguity regarding ‘Oinos’ which meant fermented wine. It began slowly, the argument. A long line of prohibitionist and revisionist of Bible history began to ar-
our immediate concern and desire which is best for Higher Education in Nagaland. To this end, we also appeal to all Nagas (the elders, youths, students, churches, civil societies) to urge and confront the government to restore Higher Education in Nagaland to a respectful, honorable, and an accountable institution. As it stands, many eligible candidates have been denied their chance as they age waiting for advertisements, while others have slipped in through the backdoor. A report of PSAN and NNQF, based on an RTI response, demanded the termination of 87 illegal appointments in the Higher Education department, out of the 101 appointments made since June 6, 2016 (dated October 10th, 11th, 15, 2018 in the local dailies); while a PIL was filed by PSAN and ACAUT against 705 backdoor appointments in the various departments of the state, out of which 59 were from the Higher and Technical Department (dated July 30, 2017 in the local dailies). We would all continue to delude ourselves as long as we refuse to take a critical look into the mirrorand still expect that excellence finds its place in an education system that has been compromised by corruption. The fact of being caught up in a web of a corrupt system means that we are both victim and perpetrator. But if this is of our making then we can also unmake and rebuild. We have to start from somewhere if we want to get out of this trap.A failure on our part would be at best a selfmockery. Most of all, in negating the spirit of fair competition, the hard-earned virtues of honesty and integrity are buried deep inside the grave of injustice. Therefore, in our pursuit of fairness and transparency, we strongly voice out our demand through this write up. We hope the readers of this piece do the same and help us remind the Minister of Higher Education and the Higher Education Department that such practices will not stand, and in this particular case, ask the same to advertise the 68 assistant professor and librarian posts immediately. Cleanse Higher Education! Advertise the 68 posts! Concerned Nagaland students and alumni, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Ladies and Gentlemen, We are gathered here to commemorate the 73rd Naga National Council Formation Day. From the 2nd February, 1946 onward, NNC became the voice of the Naga people. For the past seventy two years, the Nagas have wonderfully upheld the right of their nation in conflict with India. We, the Nagas are living in our own land from time immemorial and have never had any connection with India ever since the foreign occupation started in our country from 1880 to 2018. For one hundred thirty eight years, the Naga people have continuously defended their right of freedom. This is a known historical fact. Officially, the first contact with India was in May 1947 just before Great Britain relinquished her power to India. At that time the Constituent Assembly of India sent her delegation to meet NNC members in Kohima and offered Nagaland to join the Union of India. The offer was refused by NNC. Again in June 1947, the Ten Year Agreement was given but India broke off its promise with NNC. Then NNC representatives declared Naga Independence on August 14th 1947, a day ahead of modern India. As soon as A.Z. Phizo became NNC President, he organized to have a voluntary Plebiscite whether to join India or stay independent and the result was 99.9% not to join India. The Plebiscite was conducted on 16th May 1951. After Plebiscite, Mr. Phizo went to meet the free Naga people in the East to join the mainland and they agreed. Thus together the Federal Government of Nagaland was established on 22nd March 1956 with our Yehzabo (constitution) and our rainbow flag. After we hoisted our flag, we became a republic nation on 22nd March 1956. Instead of developing our country by ourselves, India invaded Nagaland in 1954 and continued till Ceasefire was initiated by NBCC and arranged by Peace Mission and signed the International Ceasefire Agreement between the Federal Government of Nagaland and the
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gue that ‘Oinos’ also meant non-fermented wine. Later on, more radical revisionist emerged who totally rejected the original meaning and put forth their point that ‘Oinos’ IS non-fermented wine. The Abstentionist also argued that ancient Near East people could keep grape juice for long periods without fermenting. The evidence for this is lacking and at best hazy. Anyway, the whole argument on ‘Oinos’ is flawed because it pre-supposes that ancient peoples only drank grape juice and were not given to merry-making, drunkenness or waywardness. The idea of a morally attuned, finely balanced society with no ills and vices is foolish and preposterous. Noah got drunk and naked. 1500 years before Jesus, Lot got drunk and went one step further than Noah. Equally foolish is to surmise that these great ancient civilizations and peoples – the Greeks, Egyptians, Mesopotamians and the Jewish people could produce only freshly pressed wines! Revisionist put forth more radical ideas. They said that the positive references to wine in the Bible alluded to non-fermented wine and the negative references to fermented wine! This is akin to stating that those Naga politicians who got elected in the last general election are good people and those that lost bad people! Why would Apostle Paul decry drunkenness? Did he seriously think drinking grape juice would lead to drunkenness? Why would the Nazirite Jew be forbidden from wine and strong drink? Why was Samson forbidden to drink wine? Surely fresh grape juice cannot be
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described as strong drink? The Bible is also explicit that “John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine.” I suppose “drinking wine” alludes to some mixture which can induce drunkenness. I don’t see why the Bible should make a hue and cry about John drinking lemon or grape juice or Coke? Proverbs, Isaiah, Galatians, Ephesians, etc., preaches not against drinking but drunkenness. The Rechabites vowed never to drink wine as obedience to their father (Jer 35:14). Now why would any father not allow their children to drink fresh grape juice unless it’s not? Why would the 120 disciples be accused of drunkenness on the Day of the Pentecost? Jesus himself drank wine or why else would the Pharisees and Sadducees accuse him (Matt 11: 19, Luke 7: 33-34)? The miracle of Cana wasn’t water turning to fresh grape juice. Given the thousands of years of ancient tradition related to wine-making (fermented), surely Jesus walking into the most elaborate Jewish wedding festival possible – with the guests lavishly served with wine – only to embarrass Himself and His host and his guests by conjuring only the fresh grape variety would have been self-defeating for His earthly Ministry. Like contemporary Nagaland, the 19th Century American Baptist Church was unable to deal with rampant drunkenness in their society. However, given the times – 19th and early 20th Century – when people were wont to go against religious strictures, it’s not improbable that declaring drinking alcohol to be unbiblical served its purpose of controlling a
Government of India in 1964. But India unilaterally abrogated the Ceasefire Agreement in 1972. During the war from 19541964, many Nagas suffered and died. Villages were burned down to ashes; the people escaped but returned with community spirit and helped one another to rebuild their villages again instead of running away and becoming refugees. Nagaland is still under Indian military occupation. And the Government of India recently extended the so-called Armed Forces Special Power Act, 1958 for six months on December 30, 2018 in Nagaland. In any country, under occupation many unpleasant things develop in the situation. We are witnessing the same things, but time does not stand still and the truth shall prevail. Be a good Naga and avoid what “the Lord hates,” See Proverbs 6: 16-19. By tradition, the Nagas do not struggle for power. The people reason together and resolve or decide the problem or matter. To compare with other countries, the Nagas have all the freedom in our country. Region (Tribe) to region may have different culture or tradition, but as a whole we can resolve among ourselves and not fight like foreigners. Before Christianity came to our country, our people were not “living in darkness” nor were we “head-hunters.” If they were, the present generation will imitate others and will have no tradition of their own. We became Christians because there is a salvation even after life. Angami area took a long time to believe Jesus because at first, they thought it was an enemy’s religion as they fought the British. But slowly, they understood and believed Jesus who came to this world to save the mankind. We praise God for His blessings to our people. Let us be grateful to Him always. NNC is not a political party, but a political institution of Nagaland. It is always to uphold and defend the right of the Nagas. May God bless Nagaland: Urra Uvie. Peace Hall. Chedema, 2nd February, 2019.
wayward society. The endless debate which has taken place since then has only ensued that denominational schism remains, and it continues to confuse believers till date. God, our father is a Creative God. The art of wine making is one of the many expressions of His Creative gift given to us. Squeezing grape juice is not. Many a Naga has brought curse upon his body because he believed the wine he was drinking came from the devil and ungodly hands. Money per se is not evil; but its love is. Lift prohibition.
Drink safe. Nota Bene: While the 19th Century American Baptist was puritanical in its outlook with lots of fire and brimstone kind of preaching, the 21st Century American Baptist has, not surprisingly, adjusted itself with the Times and the Seasons; and as of today has no problem with SAME-SEX marriages in their Churches…an unthinkable position for a Church with Puritan roots. So shall we hold on to the denominations and the tradition or the Word? Joel Naga
Reader’s Post
LPG price cut: Who is looting?
Sir,
It has been reported through the medias that the price of the domestic gas (LPG) was cut by Rs 1.46 per cylinder Thursday, 31 January, 2019 and after this cut a 14.2 kg subsidised LPG cylinder cost Rs 439.53 only in the national capital, New Delhi, whereas the same quantity of LPG cylinder is costing Rs 827+40 = 867 (including 40.00 home delivery charge) here in Dimapur. The different rate between Delhi and Dimapur per cylinder thus comes to Rs 427.50 which is a huge and if you ask the reason thereof they may say that it is due to inclusive of all taxes and ferrying charges from outside the state to Nagaland. But if we are not mistaken the LPG fuels are being ferried by tankers from the Assam Oil Refinery at Numaligarh which is hardly an hundred km or even less than that from Dimapur. If that is so, there is no reason for becoming so costly of the item here in Dimapur and other part of the state. It will be pertinent to mention here that the central government is giving the LPG cylinder at the subsidised rate to the impoverished people of this region and if the same is sold at such an exorbitant rate the purpose of the subsidised rate being given by the central government is totally defeated. Will the concerned authority kindly look into this burning issue to see if any unscrupulous agencies are marooing or looting the hard earned money of the consumers and take immediate necessary remedial steps to plug the loopholes once for all. N.A. Kasar, (ngalangzarkasar@gmail.com)
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Modi pitches for CAB at WB rally
A stampede like situation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s (inset) speech at the International Matua Maha Sammelan and Dharma Sabha at Thakurnagar in North 24 Parganas on Saturday. (PTI
Thakurnagar (WB), Feb 2 (PTI): As a raucous debate rages on over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for the contentious piece of legislation on Saturday, insisting it would bring “justice and respectability” to those who faced religious persecution. Modi, who took his electoral battle to strident critic West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s turf, launched a blistering attack against the state’s ruling TMC, accusing it
of orchestrating violence targeting BJP workers and claiming she had become jittery due to people’s love for his party. “India got Independence after splitting it into pieces. People thought they can make a living in the country of their choice, but there they faced atrocities and torture because of communal malice...Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Parsis. “It was because of this that we brought the Citizenship Bill. These people have no place to go other than India. Should they not be
given justice and respectability? I ask the TMC to support the Bill and facilitate its passage in Parliament.” Modi was addressing an event of the Scheduled Caste Matua community. The Matuas originally hail from erstwhile East Pakistan and began migrating to West Bengal at the beginning of the 1950s, mostly due to religious persecution. With an estimated population of 30 lakh in West Bengal, they can influence results in at least five Lok Sabha seats in North and South 24 Par-
ganas districts. However, many of them are claimed to have still not got Indian citizenship. Modi’s spirited defence of the Citizenship Bill in Matua heartland is apparently aimed at creating a new vote base for the BJP, just a couple of months or a little more ahead of the general elections. The prime minister’s address to a rally of ‘Matua Mahasangh’, which is aligned to the BJP, came days after 10 political parties of the northeast, most of which are members of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), besides the JD(U), the saffron party’s key ally in Bihar, decided to oppose the Bill, calling it detrimental to the interests of the locals. Addressing the wellattended rally, where his speech was welcomed with loud cheers, Modi accused Banerjee and the TMC of unleashing violence against BJP workers. “Now I can understand why Didi (Banerjee) and her party are indulging in violence, killing innocent people. She has become jittery because of your love for us,” he told the gathering, which grew restive barely minutes into Modi’s address.
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The union said it cannot be “swayed away” by such unreasoning means and it strongly opposed the nature of attachment/ redeployment. The union has appealed to the concerned lecturers not to compromise the career of the students for the sake of their personal comfort. On the appointment of contract assistant professors, the union said through the education tour it has conveyed its opposition to regularising those appointed on contract. While acknowledging the service of those contract lecturers, the union questioned the state government’s sincerity towards
the growth of higher education. ANCSU demanded that no regularisation should be done for those contract appointees and that the state government should immediately send those posts to be recruited through NPSC. With regard to scholarship issue, the union said during its tour to colleges it discouraged the students, who were not entitled for scholarship, not to apply for it. ANCSU appealed to the Affidavit issuing agencies not to randomly issue Affidavit as it was liable for prosecution under the law. The union claimed that many children of gazetted officers were also applying for Post Matriculation
Scholarship Scheduled Tribe when the maximum annual income of parents was Rs.2,50,000. The union warned those officers not to furnish fake affidavits as it was liable to service termination and the students not to apply for scholarship if not entitled. The union appealed to the state government to revoke all those permanent or temporary deals pertaining to the colleges/ institute land that was rigid and purchase all the government college/institute lands. The union, which scheduled to undertake tour to other district colleges/institutes, has appealed for cooperation.
Tertiary cancer centre by year-end (From p-1) She opined that treatment of cancer patients, particularly those in the BPL category, should be subsidized in all authorized hospitals and the state government should consider making treatment free. She suggested devising innovative ways to simplify the process of treatment and partnerships between hospitals in the NER to reduce costs. On the occasion AONEI souvenir and newsletter were also released by Himato and Dr. A.K. Kalita respectively.
Earlier, the programme began with an invocation prayer by Rev. Wepre Mero senior pastor CBCMHK, welcome address by Dr. Thorhusie Katiry organizing chairman AONEI 2019 while the keynote address was delivered by Dr. A.K. Kalita president AONEI AONEI secretary Dr. Vikas Jagtap also addressed the gathering. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. V. Khamo organizing secretary AONEI 2019. Oncologists from eight North Eastern states participated the conference.
Army chief arrives in Nagaland ICICI-Videocon: ED files money laundering case
General Bipin Rawat being received at Rangapahar Military Station on February 2.
KOHIMA, FEB 2 (PTI): Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, Saturday arrived at Rangapahar Military station, Dimapur on a two-day visit during which he will review operational preparedness of army formations in the region. On his arrival, the Army chief was received by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command Lieutenant General MM Naravane and was briefed by General Officer Commanding Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev
Sirohi. The Spear Corps, besides undertaking extensive Counter Insurgency operations in North Eastern states is also responsible for operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Army Chief expressed satisfaction with the operational preparedness along the LAC and appreciated the conduct of people friendly counter insurgency operations by the Spear Corps, PRO Defence Col. C Konwer said. Gen Rawat also complimented the troops for ensuring peace and tranquility in the region by their dedicated hard work in difficult terrain and operational conditions. The Army chief interacted with the officers and troops of Spear Corps and asked them to work tirelessly and in a professional manner to accomplish their task. He is scheduled to pay a visit to Kohima and Itanagar.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a criminal case of money laundering against former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot and others to probe alleged irregularities and corrupt practices in sanctioning of Rs 1,875-crore loans by the bank to the corporate group, officials said Saturday. They said the central probe agency filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, taking cognisance of a CBI complaint filed on the matter
Deepak Kochhar, in the FIR. The CBI has slapped sections of the Indian Penal Code related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on all the accused. It had also conducted raids in the case. It is alleged that Dhoot had invested in Deepak Kochhar’s company Nupower through his firm Supreme Energy a quid pro quo to loans cleared by ICICI Bank after Chanda Kochhar took over as the CEO of the bank on May 1, 2009. The ownership of Nupower and Supreme Energy changed hands through a complex web of shared transactions between Deepak Kochhar and Dhoot, the CBI alleged.
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last month. An ECIR is the ED’s equivalent of a police FIR. The officials said the agency would probe if alleged kickbacks generated in the loan deal were laundered to create tainted assets. The ED is soon expected to summon the accused named in the ECIR. The list of accused in the ED case is the same as that of the CBI, they said. The CBI had named Chanda Kochhar, Deepak Kochhar, and Dhoot and his companies -- Videocon International Electronics Ltd (VIEL) and Videocon Industries Limited (VIL). It also named Supreme Energy, a company founded by Dhoot, and Nupower Renewables, a company controlled by
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During its preliminary enquiry, the CBI found that six loans worth Rs 1,875 crore were sanctioned to the Videocon Group and companies associated with it between June, 2009 and October, 2011 in alleged violation of laid-down policies of ICICI Bank, which have now become part of the probe.
Noida (UP), Feb 2 (PTI): Hundreds of farmers from Uttar Pradesh stayed put near the DND flyway, at the junction of Noida and Delhi, on Saturday demanding enhanced compensation in lieu of their land acquired before 2013. The Delhi-Noida-Direct flyway, a crucial route connecting UP and Delhi, was shut briefly on Friday evening as farmers from western UP districts protested on the route, throwing traffic movement out of gear. The rally, organised by Kisan Uday Abhiyan, led by Manveer Teotia, included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Meerut. Many of them were women from villages with their heads covered. The women had their hands raised and tied with a piece of cloth in a symbolic gesture expressing helplessness.
Workshop on EVMs for pol parties D I M A P UR , F E B 2 (NPN): In view of the upcoming general election to Lok Sabha 2019, a state level awareness/demonstration workshop on use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) with all the political parties would be held on February 6, 2019 at Japfü Hotel, Tapi Hall at 11:30 am. In this regard, the office of the chief electoral officer Nagaland has requested all the political parties to participate by sending at least three representatives to attend in the awareness workshop.
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DIMAPUR, Feb. 2 (NPN): The North East Coaching Institute (NECI) was inaugurated on February 2. It is located on the 1st floor of J. T. House, near Lotha Baptist Church, City Tower, Dimapur. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, chief guest, O. Alem, DGP (Rtd) in his speech acknowledged the owner for being bold enough to start a coaching institute at such a young age. Nagaland has many educated unemployed youth, but if the people of the State utilise the wisdom given by God, this problem will not last for long, he said. Founder and director, NECI, Khekavi Sema, in his welcome address highlighted about the vision of the institute. The institute aims to improve skill development and quality education in the state, and to undertake
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by NDPP that Nagas had rejected NPF, the opposition rather countered saying the Nagas had given the largest mandate to the NPF and not NDPP which had a seat sharing arrangement with the BJP to face the NPF alone in the last general election. Today, the NPF said the party with 26 MLAs was the strongest opposition in the 13th NLA. Accusing NDPP of thriving on “faulty lines” and being cornered on all sides with the tides closing in, NPF advised NDPP to be committed and to concentrate on the people’s welfare program instead of indulging in paper wars.
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had to swallow its pride and bowed down to public pressures, despite trying to act like the ‘Messiah’, which was a disgraceful act. NPF also took strong exception to the “threat” issued to its president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu by NDPP over the issue of Tokheho’s vote in the Lok Sabha favoring CAB. Claiming that it was ready to come out with all evidences as was demanded by NDPP, NPF therefore asked the latter to be ready with their evidence that Tokheho had not voted in favor of CAB on January 8 when it was passed in the Lok Sabha. On the claims made
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS): Lenders of the cash strapped Jet Airways will restructure loans given to the airline under the ‘Sashakt’ scheme, State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar said on Friday. Speaking at a concall after the third quarter earning results on Friday, Kumar said the debt recast proposal would go to the screening panel of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Recently, Jet Airways has been in a tight spot financially as a rescue plan is said to be stitched between its partner Etihad and a consortium of banks. The airline has a loan burden of over Rs 8,000 crore and it could see some of that amount being converted into equity by the banks. In a stock exchange filing on January 28, Jet Air-
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a panic attack, much to the amusement and bewilderment of those present. NPF said that it can understand the frustration of NDPP on their disgraceful entry made at the meeting convened by likeminded political parties in the region. And therefore, trying to shift the blame to NPF leaders and issuance of threats and intimidations will get them nowhere because the Naga intellectual groups are keeping a close watch on the whole episodes and also the present Naga society is not so ignorant anymore, NPF added. Stating that NDPP was supposed to be a political party, NPF wondered how soon the party had exhibited their real color by issuing threats to NPF leaders? On the issue of ‘betrayal’, NPF called upon the people of the state to come out in the open against the constant shifting of ‘blame game’ being played by NDPP. To this, NPF said the people were the best judge as to which party had tried all means to sell off the future of the Nagas to their adversaries. After being caught “red handed”, NPF said the PDA government
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sectors and investment in the railways towards capital expenditure in 2019-20, as per the Budget documents. While disinvestment collections were never above Rs 50,000 crore, it went beyond Rs 1 lakh crore in previous fiscal 2017-18 against the budgeted target of Rs 72,500 crore. In previous fiscal, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) acquired government’s 51 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), both state-owned firms, for Rs 36,915 crore, which was more than half of the disinvestment target for the year. However, the purchase of government’s stake in a state-owned firm by another state-owned firm has raised doubts about meeting the real objective of disinvestment, which according to industry experts would be met if the sale is in the primary or secondary markets.
Therefore, NPF said shifting the blame to NPF leaders after being caught up in the very act of betrayal itself was only demeaning their party (NDPP) which was on the verge of collapsing to the ground. NPF also reminded NDPP again that Article 371 (A) cannot override the Indian Constitution, and has nothing to do with the CAB. Therefore, NPF said the childish act of NDPP hitting on NPF leaders under the cover of Article 371 (A) was very unbecoming and a shameless act of cowardice. Unlike NDPP-led PDA government who had backtracked at the last minute under pressure, NPF said the party had stood on its principles for Nagas from the onslaught of CAB from day one, and had never wavered on its determined decision to protect and safeguard the future of Nagas. NPF said that the NDPP party after having declared that the PDA government rejected the CAB, made a hurried entry into the the North East Regional Political Parties meeting at the last minute, blabbering away in disconcerted written speech and even to the extent of mispronouncing the word ‘NDPP’ as’ NNDP’ in
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nancial year. Besides, the government mopped up Rs 17,000 crore through the Central Public Sector Enterprises Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) follow-on offer. The CPSE ETF was launched in March 2014 to help government manage its divestment in CPSEs. The government raised Rs 8,325 crore in the first further fund offer (FFO) of Bharat 22 Exchange Traded Fund, while some state-run firms announced share buybacks during the year. “We have pursued the public enterprises asset management agenda to make these enterprises accountable to the people. As many as 57 Central Public Sector Enterprises are now listed with total market capitalisation of over Rs 13 lakh crore,” Goyal said. The gover nment plans to use the divestment fund of Rs 90,000 crore to finance expenditure on infrastructure project, education, health
(From p-1) “The stone hard leaders of the PDA government who was so boldly advocating that Art 371 (A) and the ILP can shelter the Bill was not agreed by many civil societies and the Naga leaders who attended the consultative meeting,” it added. Till January 28, 2019, NPF said NDPP-led PDA government’s stand was not to oppose the Bill, and for which the cabinet team was congratulated by the Union Home Minister and the Prime Minister at New Delhi. With regard to the question on CAB, and the subsequent question hurled at the Leader of Opposition TR Zeliang-- who was also the chief minister during that period-- on his role when this contentious CAB came up in the Lok Sabha in 2016, NPF said: “NDPP should not forget that Neiphiu Rio was the sitting MP in the Lok Sabha when the Bill was introduced in the house. However, because Rio’s schedules were too hectic at that point of time since he was engaged in weaving tsunamis back home to completely annihilate the NPF party, he became unaware even when CAB was introduced in the Lok Sabha in 2016”.
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New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS): The government raised its disinvestment target for 2019-20 by 12.5 per cent to Rs 90,000 crore even as less than half of the budgeted target of Rs 80,000 in the outgoing fiscal has been realised in the first 10 months. So far, the government has raised Rs 35,532 crore from the sale of its shares in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in 2018-19. The government has expressed confidence of meeting the target, saying most sales happen in last quarter. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t received over Rs 1 lakh crore from disinvestment proceeds during 201718. We are confident of crossing the target of Rs 80,000 crore this year,” Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said while presenting the Interim Budget on Friday. State-owned firms RITES, IRCON International and Garden Reach Shipbuilders hit the IPO market in the current fi-
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Washington, Feb 2 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has said he is getting closer to declaring a national emergency to secure funding for a wall along the country’s southern Mexico border to prevent illegal immigrants from entering America. A national emergency would allow Trump to proceed with a wall without congressional approval and give him executive powers to reallocate disaster relief funds to the southern Mexico border. Tr u m p t o l d C B S News’ ‘Face the Nation’ programme that the ongoing negotiations with the opposition Democrats over border security are a waste of time. He also accused US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being very rigid and doing bad politics. “I think that she was very rigid – which I would expect – but I think she’s very bad for our country. She knows that you need a barrier, she knows we need border security. Basically, she wants open borders, she does not mind human trafficking,” he said as he accused Pelosi of doing very bad politics. Pelosi, by her stand against the wall, is costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars, Trump said. “She is doing a terrible disservice to our country,”
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the US president said. In the interview, as reported by CBS News, he said that negotiations with the opposition Democrats – which started after the government shutdown ended – are a waste of time. “We will be looking at a national emergency, because I don’t think anything is going to happen. I think the Democrats don’t want border security. And when I hear them talking about the fact that walls are immoral and walls don’t work -- they know they work,” he told reporters earlier in the day. Trump insisted that he is building the wall and will continue building it, as this is the only way to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the country. “I think there’s a good
chance that we’ll have to do that. But we will, at the same time, be building regardless, we’re building wall and we’re building a lot of wall. But I can do it a lot faster the other way,” the president said. Claiming that there are three caravans heading towards the US, he said if there was a wall, it would not even be a problem. “But we’ve sent 2,500 military down to help Border Patrol and law enforcement. I have to say, the military has done an incredible job, including helping us with some walls and some fences, which are very nice to say. “Unsecure borders give traffickers free and clear passage to transport their victims into the United States. It’s a tremendously big mon-
ey-maker for some very, very bad people,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Pelosi’s office accused Trump of making reckless remarks. “President Trump’s recklessness didn’t make us safer, it undermined our security with 35 days of border patrol agents, Drug Enforcement Administration agents, FBI agents and Homeland Security personnel missing paychecks,” said Drew Hammill, her spokesman. “Democrats have put forward strong, smart and effective border security solutions in the bipartisan conference committee, while the President still refuses to take a second shutdown off the table. “The President’s wild and predictable misrepresentations about Democrats’ commitment to border security do nothing to make our country safer,” she said. Trump, addressing reporters at the White House, said: “Nancy Pelosi is doing a very, very great disservice to our country. I think she’s got to get on the ball, because we’re going to have a wall that’s being built anyway. “But if you don’t have it - human trafficking, just as an example. When you see today what’s going on, people that aren’t willing to do what they have to do, and they know what they have to do, they’re doing the country a tremendous disservice”.
Iran unveils long-range cruise missile
DUBAI, Feb 2 (Agencies): Iran unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,300 km (800 miles) on Saturday during celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, state television reported. “This cruise missile needs a very short time for its preparedness and can fly at a low altitude,” Defence Minister Amir Hatami said during the unveiling ceremony. Hatami said the surface-to-surface missile, named Hoveizeh, was from the Soumar family of cruise missiles, which were unveiled in 2015. Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the Revolutionary Guards’ aerospace division, said at the event Iran had
overcome initial problems in producing jet engines for cruise missiles and could now manufacture a full range of the weapons. Iran said in January its bid to launch a satellite failed after Tehran ignored U.S. warnings to avoid such activity. Washington warned Tehran last month against undertaking three planned rocket launches that it said would violate a U.N. Security Council resolution because they use ballistic missile technology. A U.N. Security Council resolution, which enshrined Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with major powers, “called upon” Tehran to refrain for up to eight years from work on ballistic missiles designed to deliver
nuclear weapons. Iran says its missile tests are not in violation of the resolution and denies its missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It says its missiles are defensive and used for deterrence and has rejected talks over its missile programme. U.S. President Donald Trump quit the deal last year and reimposed sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the pact in return for Tehran curbing its nuclear programme. Washington says although Iran has met the terms, the accord was too generous, failing to rein in Iran’s ballistic missile programme or curb what the United States says is interference in regional affairs.
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MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Agencies): Russia has suspended the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty after a similar move by the United States, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, also instructing the government not to initiate disarmament talks with Washington. Moscow’s relations with the West have been at their lowest over a number of issues, including Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine as well as allegations of it meddling with the presidential election in the U.S. and being behind a nerve agent attack in Britain. The row over the INF treaty is yet another twist in Russia’s worsening relations with the United States and the West on the whole. “The American partners have declared that they suspend their participation in the deal, we suspend it as well,” Putin said during a televised meeting with foreign and defence ministers. The United States announced on Friday it will withdraw from the INF treaty with Russia in six months unless Moscow ends what it says are violations of the landmark 1987 arms control pact. Putin said Russia will start work on creating new missiles, including hypersonic ones, and told ministers not to initiate disarmament talks with Washington, accusing the U.S. of being slow to respond to such moves.
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“We have repeatedly, during a number of years, and constantly raised a question about substantiative talks on the disarmament issue, notably, on all the aspects,” Putin said. “We see, that in the past few years the partners have not supported our initiatives.” During the meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused the United States of violating the INF and other arms deals, such as the nonproliferation treaty. Putin said that Russia will not increase its military budget for the new weapons and it won’t deploy its weapons in Europe and other regions unless the United States does so.
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Beijing and Moscow. China’s foreign ministry ruled out negotiating a new multilateral pact to replace the IntermediateRange Nuclear Forces Treaty. The US decision on Friday to pull out of the INF might trigger “adverse consequences,” said a ministry statement. Donald Trump accuses Moscow of violating the 1987 agreement but also sees it as an obstacle to confronting China’s growing military capabilities. Beijing has the fourthlargest nuclear arsenal with about 280 warheads, compared with 6,450 for the US and 6,850 for Russia, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. “China is opposed to the U.S. withdrawal and urges the U.S. and Russia to properly resolve differences through constructive dialogue,” said a foreign ministry statement. The treaty plays a “significant role” in “safeguarding global strategic balance,” the ministry said. The government said, however, that it opposed possible efforts to create a new agreement to extend to other countries. “China opposes the multilateralization of this treaty,” the statement said. “What is imperative at the moment is to uphold and implement the existing treaty instead of creating a new one.”
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Tokyo, Feb 2 (IANS): Sightings of the rare oarfish in Japan have raised fear and speculation amongst the people of an incoming natural disaster, as the deepwater fish is believed to be a harbinger of earthquakes and tsunamis, the media reported on Saturday. On Friday, two oarfish were discovered after being caught in fishing nets off the Toyama prefecture, bringing the total found this season to seven, reports CNN. Earlier this week, a 3.2-metre oarfish washed up on the shore of Toyama Bay, while a 4-metre long oarfish was tangled in a fishing net off the port of Imizu. The elusive oarfish live between 200 and 1,000 metres deep and are characterised by silvery skin and red fins. Traditionally known as “Ryugu no tsukai” in Japanese, or the “Messenger from the Sea God’s Palace”, legend has it that they beach themselves on shores ahead of underwater earthquakes. The myth of oarfish as harbinger of destruction gained some traction after the 2011 Fukushima earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which killed more than 20,000 people. At least a dozen oarfish had washed up onto Japan’s coastline in the year prior to the disaster, according to Kyodo News.
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I, Smti GLORIA SHIMRAY, Daughter of Shri S. P. D. Savio, resident of House No. 427, Joraphukhuri, Purana Bazaar A, Dimapur, in the district of Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly declare on oath as under:1. That I am a citizen of India by birth and a permanent resident of the aforesaid locality. 2. That my name has been recorded/entered as GLORIA SHIMARY in the Permanent Account Number whereas in my Aadhaar Card and all my other relevant Documents it has been entered/recorded as GLORIA SHIMRAY. 3. That both the names GLORIA SHIMRAY and GLORIA SHIMARY are one person having single identity. 4. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of documentary evidence to authenticate my actual name i.e. GLORIA SHIMRAY and shall be produced before any competent authority as and when required. VERIFICATION I, hereby verify that the contents made in paragraph No. 1 to 4 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me on this the 29th day of January 2019 at Dimapur. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-978 DIMAPUR : NAGALAND
This is to inform to all the Sand Suppliers that there will be emergency meeting on 4th Feb 2019 10:00 AM at its Union Office, Purana Bazaar Dimapur. Therefore, all the Sand Suppliers are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Sd/President SSSU, Dimapur DP-993
SMK 7TH BIENNIAL MISSIONARY CONFERENCE Sumi Missionary Kuposhukulu (SMK) will host its 7th Biennial Missionary Conference under the theme “Own your Field” from 15th– 17th February 2019 at Aizuto Mission Centre. All Sumi Missionaries working under any Associations, Organizations and Individuals are invited to come and be part of the conference.
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I, Shri/Smti. MOLONGNUNGBA AO, S/o, LATE AOZULU of Mongsenyimti village district Mokokchung, Nagaland, presently residing at AG colony Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That I am the natural son of LATE AOZULU. 3. That my father’s name is LATE AOZULU however in my documents my father name has been recorded as TIATEMJEN AO. 4. That as a fact TIATEMJEN AO is my foster father. 5. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declare that my father’s name will be LATE AOZULU for all official references. DEPONENT Magistrate/ Notary Public K-312
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The union is pleased to convey its heartiest congratulation to different individuals for their success in NPSC-CTE and other Departmental exams. 1. Er. Delimla K. JE, PHE Department. 2. Er. Rulin T. JE, Works and Housing Department. 3. Er. Avila JE, Works and Housing Department. 4. Shri. Y.D. Kheajong, Assistant Sub- Inspector, NP. 5. Shri. Athongba T Tikhir, LDA-cum-Computer Assistant, Commissioner’s Office. The Union wishes them the very best of luck in future endeavors. AKAM P LIMTSUMONG PRESIDENT ASST. GENERAL SECRETARY
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Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga to perform at Oscars B radley Cooper and Lady Gaga will perform at this year’s Oscar ceremony, The Academy confirmed on social media this evening. The Star is Born duo, who are both hotly tipped to win Oscars at the event on February 24, will perform ‘Shallow’ which is nominated for Best Original Song. The film itself is nominated for Best Picture whilst Cooper and Lady Gaga are nominated for Best Actor and Actress respectively. Sam Elliot is also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film, which has also received nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, C i n e m a t o g r a p hy a n d Sound Mixing. In a series of tweets over the past few days, The Academy has also confirmed that Jennifer Hudson will perform at the ceremony, as will Gillian
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in ‘A Star is Born’.
Welch and David Rawlings. There is no word yet on whether or not Kendrick Lamar and SZA will perform their song ‘All the Stars’ from Black Panther. In a recent interview
with NME, Lukas Nelson spoke about writing songs for the film and working with both Cooper and Lady Gaga. Speaking about Lady Gaga, Nelson said: “I really love her a lot and I feel like she does a great job with
many things. Everything that she does, she puts her all into it. I relate to her in terms of songwriting, and so it really was a pleasure to work with her.” Speaking about his songwriting on the film, Nelson added: “[The
songs] were not challenging to write for me; if I am starting to feel challenged, I stop writing. I produced ‘Shallow’ with my band (so you hear my band on there), and we arranged it with Gaga in the studio with those guys. That was a fun project – watching them back her up was really a pleasure. “My favourite that she sang was probably either ‘Music to My Eyes’ or ‘Is That Alright?’ which was one that I wrote. ‘Look What I Found’ was another that I wrote that she also did a great job on. So, you know, it’s great; it’s good stuff.” Reviewing A Star is Born’s soundtrack, NME wrote: “A Star is Born is one of the best Hollywood soundtracks of recent years. Far from being Oscar bait, these are songs that could feasibly shine on their own – and ones that feel entirely believable.” (NME)
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ctress Neha Dhupia, who has been trolled for her weight, says fat shaming does not bother her even a bit. She does want the trolling to stop not just for celebrities but for everyone. Several Bollywood personalities like Sonam K Ahuja and Nimrat Kaur came out in support of Neha and lauded her for spreading such an “important message”. On Saturday, the for-
mer beauty queen and reality TV judge Neha tweeted a photograph of a magazine cover, with a photograph of herself and a caption reading: “Neha Dhupia shocking weight gain post pregnancy”. To w h i c h , t h e “Tumhari Sulu” actress responded: “I don’t owe anyone an explanation because fat shaming like this doesn’t bother me one bit. “But I do want to address this as a larger prob-
lem because fat shaming needs to stop for everyone not just celebrities. As a new mom I want to be fit, healthy and energetic for my daughter.” Neha, who is married to actor Angad Bedi, said that she works out everyday. “Sometimes twice a day because for me... fitness is a priority and not ‘fitting into’ society’s standards regarding looks. And I hope in the future people are kinder to each other while making such vapid and vile comments,” the 38-year-old added. Neha and Angad surprised everyone with their hush-hush marriage in May last year. They confirmed her pregnancy in August. Sonam also posted: “You are beautiful no matter what anyone says.” Actress Nimrat Kaur says she put out “such an important message. More power to you”. (IANS)
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sharing screen space with Sonam in “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga”, which highlights the complexities of being a homosexual in India. A Fox Star Hindi project, the film also features Rajkummar Rao, Juhi Chawla, Seema Pahwa and Brijendra Kala. Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, it is coproduced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Fox Star Studios. It opened in India on Friday. Talking about escaping Bollywood stereotypes, Anil said: “I started my career with ‘Woh Saat Din’, where I played a role of someone who comes from Patiala. (IANS)
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ctor Anil Kapoor says his daughter and actress Sonam K. Ahuja has worked really hard to achieve everything in her life. “She has made herself. She has worked hard to become what she is. She is the kind of person who gives a lot of love and affection. And, it comes very naturally to her. She is a very sensitive person,” Anil said. He opened up about his daughter in an episode of “Famously Filmfare Season 2”. The episode will air on Sunday on Colors Infinity, Colors Infinity HD, Voot and Jio, read a statement. Anil is currently seen
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Italy secured a 3-1 triumph after winning the first reverse singles on Saturday to storm into the first-ever Davis Cup World Finals.
K o l kat a , F eb 2 (IANS): India lived up to their doubles reputation, but were no match to their far superior Italy in the singles rubbers as they went down 1-3 in the Davis Cup World Group qualifier tie here on Saturday. Italy, who had won the tournament in 1976, will now take part in the inaugural 18-nation finals in Madrid in November while India will be relegated back to the zonals. Opening day singles successes for veteran Andreas Seppi and debutant Matteo Berrettini hed left the Indians with no further room for error. On Saturday, the experienced Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan came
back from a set down to outshine Italy’s doubles specialist Simone Bolleli and 22-year old Berrettini, thus raising hopes of a comeback much like the 3-2 win against China in Asia/Oceania Group I last year from a similar situation. But Seppi, ranked 37th in the world, swept aside India’s highest ranked singles player Prajnesh in straight sets to leave the vociferous crowd at the action-starved South Club -- hosting the meet after 16 years -- high and dry. India’s non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi had stressed they had the best chance on grass, but the gulf in class was visible from day one in all singles
ties and Bhupathi later conceded the same. The hosts started the second day on the best possible note with Bopanna and Sharan not losing heart despite losing the first set to break Berrettini in the fourth game of the second before sealing the issue 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Berrettini, whose sterling show on Friday forced captain Corrado Barazzutti to keep in the mix for the doubles ahead of their No.1 ranked player Marco Cecchinato, failed to live up to his billing as India made the most of the momentum gathered in the second set to break Bolleli twice after Sharan failed to hold on to his serve in the fourth game.
A clinical Bopanna forehand and a fine volley by Sharan gave the Indians two break points. Bopanna fired in a deep return that proved too much for Bolelli as he hit the net to concede the set. All fired up with the crowd on their feet, India cruised to 30-0 in the ninth game with Bolelli conceding the second point by a double-fault as they broke them again. Serving for the set and match, Bopanna and Sharan once again complemented well to keep their hopes intact. Making a comeback for the first time since 2012, southpaw Sharan complemented senior pro Bopanna and wrapped it up with a forehand volley winner in the end. In the reverse singles, it was always going to be an uphill task for Prajnesh, who hit a career high ranking of 102 recently, to stun Seppi and there was no upset on the cards as the 34-year old eased to a 6-1, 6-4 verdict. In the opening rubber on Day 1, Ramkumar Ramanathan, ranked 133rd in the world, frittered two break points in the second and eighth game of the first set to lose to Seppi 6-4, 6-2. In the second rubber, Prajnesh had no chance against in-form Berrettini as the 2018 Swiss Open winner won 6-4, 6-3.
Premier League January transfer spending falls London, Feb 2 (Agencies): Premier League spending in the January transfer window fell for the first time since 2012 after three of the top six clubs decided not to add players to the squad, according to a Deloitte report published on Friday. Thursday’s deadline day spending accounted for 50 million pounds ($65.49 million) — bringing the
month’s spending to 180 million pounds. That is less than half of January 2018 spending of 430 million pounds, which included Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a world record deal fee for a defender. The top six Premier League clubs - Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United -
accounted for 43 percent of expenditure, lower than January last year when this figure stood at 62 percent. January spending was at 225 million pounds in 2011 but fell to 60 million pounds in the following year. This year’s biggest transfer move of the January window came from Chelsea, who spent 55 million pounds for Christian Pulisic
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from Borussia Dortmund. For the first time since 2005, Newcastle United broke their transfer record to sign Paraguayan playmaker Miguel Almiron from Major League Soccer side Atlanta United for 20 million pounds. Wolverhampton completed the signing of Atletico Madrid full back Jonny Otto for 15 million pounds after a successful loan spell.
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Hockey: India eves draw 1-1 with Ireland
Murcia, Feb 2 (IANS): After levelling the fourmatch series with hosts Spain, the Indian women’s hockey team put up a determined performance to draw the first match against 2018 Women’s World Cup silver medallists Ireland 1-1 here. India got off to a good start making the first breakthrough in the fourth minute when they created a penalty corner opportunity. But the chance was missed due to good defence by the Irish. But in the second quarter, India made up for the opportunity lost when they were awarded a penalty corner for infringement by an Irish defender. Gurjit Kaur, India’s drag-flicker, made no mistake in putting the ball past the Irish goalkeeper Emma Buckley in the 18th minute. India’s 1-0 lead put the Irish on the back foot.While India defended the lead well with a disciplined structure, the Irish pushed for an elusive goal. Ireland struck a field goal through Sarah Hawkshaw in the 45th minute, which levelled the score to 1-1. While the final quarter saw both teams play at par with each other, India remained resolute in their defence. India’s goalkeeper Savita made a brilliant attempt to deny Ireland a goal off a penalty corner, minutes before the final hooter ending the match in a stalemate.
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Students taking part in march past during the Maple Tree School sports meet. (NP)
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DIMAPUR, FEB 2 (NPN): The 8th annual sports meet of Maple Tree School, Dimapur concluded on Saturday at the school premises. The closing ceremony was graced by Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Limasunep Jamir as the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Jamir lauded the standard of parade exhibited by the students in perfect synchronization. Maple Tree School is one of the best and if not, the best school in Dimapur in terms of infrastructure, said the guest of honour. He lauded the proprietor of the school for the progress and setting the standard for the school. Jamir asserted that the educational system has been moving through incredible changes where more emphasis is being laid on live purpose skills. He also applauded the physical, music and extra-curricular
teachers for putting their best foot forward in moulding the children in various prospects. While stating that the present generation is living in a highly disruptive age and time where technological changes are so rapid, he opined that the skills required for the children to face the world tomorrow would be totally different and would require re-orientation and the ability for critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity, which, he added, are the skills that would set them apart in the pursuit of life. He further hoped that with all the disciplines, work ethics and approach, the school would bring rich laurels not only for the school but for the state and the society at large. Earlier, the guest of honour also unfurled the flag. Deputy head boy of the parade was S. Nokzendi Aier while the deputy head
girl was Mhonroni Tungoe. The students were divided into four different houses viz, Peace, Liberty, Justice and Freedom and competed in various games and sports. Justice house bagged the 2019 games and sports trophy while Freedom house was adjudged the best marching house. Co-curricular shield was bagged by Freedom house, best athlete in senior boys category was bagged by Tovika L Sikhu from Liberty house and senior girl by Akatoli Zhimomi from Peace house. The best athlete intermediate boys was bagged by Molungsunep Imchen from Justice house and intermediate girl by Viboli Achuma from Freedom house while Ronedang from Peace house was named the best athlete in junior boys category and Imcharenla from Justice house was the best athlete in junior girl category.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living”
We the family members of Late Mrs Senlilemla would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who stood with us and supported us spiritually, physically and financially during her prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved mother. We regret our inability to Born on : 6/11/1937 thank each of you personally Died on : 16/1/2019 and it is our prayer that the Lord bless you all in abundance. Loving Husband, Children, Grand Children & Family Members
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NIGHOTO JIMO March 1933 – 11/01/2019
We the bereaved family members of Late beloved Nighoto Jimo, G.B. Pukhato Village extend our deepest and sincere gratitude to all who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially throughout the illness and sad demise of our beloved on 11th Jan' 2019. We convey our sincere thankfulness to Doctors and Nurses of Zion Hospital Dimapur, individuals, churches, organisations, neighbouring villages and well wishers. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every one individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God continues to shower His rich blessings upon your lives abundantly. Loving Wife, Children, In-laws, DP-999 Grandchildren & Relatives
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We the family of Late Lovingson Thuezore would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Churches, relatives, colony, friends and well wishers who supported us spiritually, physically and financially in the time of grief. We deeply regret our inability to come and thank each one of you personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God continues to shower his rich blessing upon each and everyone of you. DP-989 DP-994
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Phek lifts Inter-District Dr. T. Ao trophy Chelsea hammer Huddersfield 5-0
Football Association Phek District along with the team coach and other members after receiving the Dr. T. Ao football trophy in Kohima on Saturday. (NP)
slot home the equalizer in the 42nd minute as the first half ended 1-1 draw. After the restart, Phek team got back their dominance in ball possession but was wasteful infront of the net. Their captain and striker Khwetelhi Thopi had a day to forget as he failed to finish the game when he should have, missing numerous chances. Velukho’s long range kick came close to scoring hitting the crossbar for Phek team. It was Rhitsho Mero who came to rescue in the big game for Phek as he fired the ball into the net in the 66th minute to take the deserving lead.
The goal proved to be the winning goal as Phek team held on the lead to finish the match in their favour. Vekuto Puro, team coach FAPD and former Nagaland goalkeeper, talking to this correspondent after the match said, “I told my players before the match that they should expect to struggle in the pitch. The team struggled and won, thank God.” He also said the playing standard have improved drastically playing in the astro turf pitch and hoped more such pitches will come up for the upcoming footballers in the state.
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Kohima, Jan 2 (NPN): Phek district lifted the 20th Inter District Football Championship 2019 (Dr. T. Ao Trophy) after defeating Kohima by 2-1 in the final match at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on Saturday. Playing in front of a packed crowd at the newly inaugurated astro turf ground, Phek team got off to a bright start as Punuru Nienu headed home the first goal in the 7th minute through a crossing from Velukho Rhakho to send the visiting crowd into jubilation. However, Phek’s left winger Lavoriyi suf-
fered an injury following a tackle in the 10 minute and it hampered the game play as the team took time to find the rhythm back. 2014’s r unners-up Kohima failed to create enough chances for the strikers to break in. The team came close to scoring when captain Yhanshalo was left unguarded inside the d-box but Phek defender managed to block his shot on time to keep the Phek team in the lead. Kohima players were struggling to get their flow into the game but a blunder from Phek’s goalkeeper Koza let Kezhose Khizho took the opportunity to
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London, Feb 2 (Agencies): Manchester United confirmed the departure of midfielder Marouane Fellaini to Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng on Friday, marking the end of the Belgium international’s chequered career at the Premier League team.
United did not provide financial details of the transfer in a short statement where they thanked the 31year-old for his services in five-and-a-half seasons at the club. Fellaini’s arrival in 2013 as a 27.5 million pounds ($35.99 million) signing by his former Ever-
ton boss David Moyes was hardly greeted with enthusiasm by United fans, already underwhelmed by the choice of successor to Alex Ferguson. The tall midfielder was used as an auxiliary striker at times by former United managers Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho but has been out of favour under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Fellaini, who signed a two-year deal with United until 2020 in June, departs having made 177 appearances in all competitions for the Old Trafford club. He helped them win the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Europa League trophies. Fellaini’s move brings an end to more than a decade playing in England, where he first signed with Everton from Belgian side Standard Liege in 2008.
Wellington, Feb 2 (Agencies): Black Caps opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of fifth and final One Day International against India at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium, having injured his back during training. Guptill, 32, has aggravated a lower back injury during the Black Caps’ fielding practice this afternoon. In a statement, the Black Caps said Guptill’s injury was not serious, with the opener to sit out of tomorrow’s clash as a precaution ahead of the threematch T20 series with India, which begins in Wellington on Wednesday. Guptill’s absence could mean a return to the side for dropped opener Colin Munro, who was axed in favour of Henry Nicholls during the Black Caps’ eight-wicket win over India in Hamilton earlier this week.
South Africa beat Pakistan in first T20
Cape Town, Feb 2 (Agencies): Faf du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks shared an explosive 131-run stand to pave the way for South Africa’s six-run win over Pakistan in the first T20 international, at Cape Town. Du Plessis (78 off 45) and Hendricks (74 off 41) propelled the home side to 192-6, a target that proved out of reach of the topranked T20 side on the planet. Pakistan closed on 186-9 despite a battling 49 off 31 balls from captain Shoaib Malik as Beuran Hendricks, Chris Morris and Tabraiz Shamsi took two wickets apiece. South Africa, put in to bat, lost Gihahn Cloete (13) in the fourth over before Du Plessis and Reeza Hendricks cut loose in a partnership spanning 12.1 overs. The skipper Du Plessis struck four sixes in total, including an outrageous dab for six over third man off a full Faheem Ashraf delivery outside off. He posted a 29-ball fifty by taking 10 off successive deliveries from Ashraf before Hendricks struck the very next ball, the first of
South Africa’s Reeza Hendricks makes a run during their T20 cricket match against Pakistan at the Newland’s Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. (AP/PTI)
Usman Shinwari’s new over, high over midwicket for six more. Hendricks reached his half-century off just 31 deliveries, the partnership only ending when Malik clung onto a fierce Du Plessis drive at mid-off. Rassie van der Dussen fell two balls later attempting to run Usman Shinwari to third man and South Africa continued to lose momentum as Hendricks, Chris Morris and David Millar fell
in quick succession at the tail-end of the innings. Pakistan’s chase initially faltered as Fakhar Zaman (four) fell to the fourth ball of the innings, caught behind off Beuran Hendricks only for Hussain Talat (40) and Babar Azam (38) to compile a second-wicket stand of 81. With the halfway point of the innings imminent, the tourists seemed well placed at 85-1 only for Talat to miscue Shamsi on the drive
and Babar to be run out by a superb throw from midwicket by Miller. When Asif Ali picked out midwicket off Morris and Miller pulled off a superb catch at long on to remove Imad Wasim, Pakistan were teetering on 118-5 having lost four wickets for 33. Shoaib stood firm but wickets ebbed away around him - Miller ending the innings with four catches to his name, as well as helping to effect two run outs.
The champions Phek received a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh along with the trophy and certificates, while the runners up Kohima pocketed Rs. 2 lakh with trophy and certificates. Losing semi-finalists - Mokokchung and Peren walked home with a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each. In individual category, Imtikumsuk (Tuensang) was named the best goal keeper, Kevizhapu Lhoungu (Kohima) - best defender, Vekruto Resu (Phek) – best midfielder, Punuru Nienu (Phek)- best forward and Kekhrieletuo Tsira (Kohima) was adjudged the player of the tournament. Kezhose Khizho (Kohima) and Suponglemba (Mokokchung) with five goals each were the highest scorers of the tournament. N. Bongkhao Konyak, advisor, DUDA, who graced the closing ceremony as special guest, said sports will always be the integral part of young Nagas. Sports have the power to unite people in a way that no one else does, he said and further added, “It speaks to youth in a language they understand.” Meanwhile, 50 players from 11 districts have been selected to go for trial for the upcoming Santosh Trophy and under-21 Dr T Ao Trophy.
Gonzalo Higuain (right) celebrates with his Chelsea team-mates Willian (left) and Marcos Alonso (middle) after scoring.
Lo n d o n, F e b 2 (Agencies): New Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuain scored his first two Premier League goals on Saturday, sharing the spoils with Eden Hazard in a 5-0 victory over bottom side Huddersfield. Argentine Higuain received a neat side-footed pass from N’Golo Kante in the 16th minute and squeezed a shot between goalkeeper Jonas Loessl and the near post. Just before halftime Hazard converted a penalty for his 11th league goal of the season after Elias Kachunga brought down Chelsea fullback Cesar Azpilicueta on the edge of the area and referee Paul Tierney pointed at the spot. The Belgian then got his 12 in the 67th minute by rounding Loessl and coolly slotting home from a Ross Barkley pass. Two minutes later Higuain added his second, a looping shot
taking a deflection before hitting the back of the net. David Luiz made it five in the 86th minute, his header helped into the goal by the hapless Kachunga’s outstretched foot. Chelsea had lost their previous two league games sparking talk that coach Maurizio Sarri might become the latest in a string of their managers to be fired after just a few months. But the win took Chelsea back to fourth place above Arsenal, who play at Manchester City on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min scored his second goal in four days as the London side eventually saw off battling Newcastle United 1-0 at Wembley. Just when it looked like Spurs might register their first draw this season, Son fired an 83rd-minute shot from outside the area which somehow crept under goalkeeper Martin Du-
bravka. It was Son’s ninth goal in his past 10 appearances for Tottenham and a cruel blow for Newcastle who looked to have done enough to earn a point before the keeper’s howler. Spurs, who have now gone a record 29 Premier League games without a draw, missed several chances, with Lucas Moura heading wide from six yards, Erik Lamela heading on to the post and Christian Eriksen’s flick hooked off the line by Fabian Schar. Newcastle had their moments on the breakaway with Salomon Rondon also heading on to a post. But in the end it was a familiar outcome for the Geordies, who have not won at Wembley since 1955. Match results Everton 1 – 3 Wolves Brighton 0 – 0 Watford Burnley 1 – 1 Southampton Crystal Palace 2 – 0 Fulham
60th NASA sports meet concludes Correspondent
Kohima, Feb 2 (NPN): The 60th games meet of Northern Angami Sports Association (NASA) concluded Saturday at Chiephobozou town under Kohima district. The sports meet was hosted by Chiephobozou Town Youth Organization and 29 villages from four groups of NASA participated in the meet. In men’s football final match, NASA-C defeated NASA-B by 2-1 to take the title. Kekhriesetuo Khro netted the first goal for NASA-C while the equalizer goal for NASA-B was scored by Neihezo Medom. The winning goal for NASA-C came through the boots of Ruokuovolie Phewhuo. NASA-C received a cash prize of Rs. 20,000 while runner-up NASA-
9th LFC: Mt. Morashen, Headhunters win Dimapur, Feb 2 (NPN): Mt. Morashen, N. Longidang Village FC (NLVFC), Headhunters and Pangti FC registered wins at the ongoing 9th edition of Lotha Football Championship, organised by Wokha District Football Association, at local ground, Wokha. In the first match, Mt. Morashen thrashed Bonnie Club by 9-1. Senilo scored five goals for Mt. Morashen while Nzanbemo and Liben scored two goals each. Defending champions NRSA went down 2-0 against debutant N.Longidang. Benjamin scored both the goals for N.Longidang in the 25th and 62nd minutes of the game. Pangti FC defeated WRSU Wozhuro by 2-1. Bashang scored both the goals for Pangti FC in the 33rd and 71st minute. Playing the last league match, tournament favourites Headhunters defeated Humtso FC 5-1. With the win, Headhunters top group B with 9 points after winning all 3 matches.
Champions of men’s football NASA-C along with Neibalie Rio and NASA officials on Saturday.
B got a cash prize of Rs. 15,000. NASA-C also lifted the men’s volleyball trophy and pocketed a cash prize of Rs. 15,000. Runnersup NASA-D received Rs. 10,000. In women’s volleyball, NASA-C and NASA-B emerged as the champions
and runners up respectively. The winner received a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 while NASA-B pocketed a cash prize of Rs.10,000. Gracing the closing ceremony as valedictory guest, Neibalie Rio, special officer to the Chief Minister said that hard work
is the key to success and called upon the youth to work hard to excel in the field of games and sports. Football event was officiated by Kohima District Football Referee Association and volleyball by Kohima District Volleyball Referee Association.
Smriti becomes No.1 ODI batswoman
Dubai, Feb 2 (Agencies): Smriti Mandhana has moved up three spots to attain the number one rank in the updated ICC ODI batting rankings, released on Saturday. After scoring her fourth ODI century and an unbeaten 90 in the threematch series against New Zealand, Mandhana now sits above the Australians Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning. Mandhana, who has been in exemplary form in the one-day format, has scored two centuries and eight half-centuries in 15 games since the beginning of 2018. Completing the top five, New Zealand skipper Amy Satterhwaite, who smashed consecutive half-centuries in the series against India, flew up ten places to take the number four position, while Indian skipper Mithali Raj moved down a spot. Former New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates rose up one place to number six following her half-century in Hamilton, which propelled her side to victory in the third ODI against India. Lizelle Lee of South Africa, Tammy Beaumont
Smriti Mandhana
of England, Stafanie Taylor of West Indies and Chamari Athapaththu of Sri Lanka completed the top 10 list. Indian young player Jemimah Rodrigues, who blazed an unbeaten 81 in the first ODI against New Zealand, made a massive jump of 64 places to take number 61 spot in the rankings. The 18-year-old has played just seven ODIs since making her debut in March last year. Among the bowlers, Indian spinners Poonam Yadav and Deepti Sharma jumped five places each and now sit at number eight and nine respectively. Poonam took six wickets in the series against New Zealand, while Deepti picked up four. Ekta
Bisht jumped up nine places to number 13 after claiming five wickets in the series. Celebrated pacewoman Jhulan Goswami, whose 3/23 in the second game set up the series win against Kiwi-women, raised one place to take number four and is the highest-ranked Indian in the top five. Sana Mir of Pakistan, Megan Schutt of Australia and Marizanne Kapp of South Africa are above Jhulan. In the all-rounders’ rankings, Ellyse Perry has retained the top spot. New Zealand’s Sophie Devine has moved up one place to take number nine, thereby pushed down West Indies’ Deandra Dottin to number 10.
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