January 5, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 29

DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.0

Name of Japan’s next Imperial era to be announced April 1, Abe confirms

India in command; lead Aus by 598 runs

No job losses due to merger of public sector banks: FM

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

business, Page 8

Storm in Lok Sabha over Rafale deal Bofors brought Cong down, Rafale will bring Modi back: Nirmala accusing Modi of “lying” on the deal and alleged that the procurement procedure for 126 Rafale negotiated under the UPA government did not fructify as “it didn’t suit” Congress and it “didn’t get the money”.

In her speech, the de-

fence minister said, “The Congress did not intend buying the jets. She also accused the Congress of shedding “crocodile tears” on HAL not getting the offset contract from Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale jets.

Def min ‘ran away’ from my questions: Rahul (L) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and (R) Congress President Rahul Gandhi speak during the discussion on Rafale deal, in the Lok Sabha Friday. (LSTV grab via PTI)

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): In a fiery “point-by-point” rebuttal to Congress’s charges on the Rafale deal, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday accused it of spreading “falsehood” on the issue and said while the Bofors scam brought the party down, Rafale will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi retain power.

Wrapping up a rancorous debate in Lok Sabha, Sitharaman, in her over twohour speech, also accused the Congress of stalling the contract during its rule because it “didn’t get the money”, asserting that there was a difference between a defence deal and dealing

in defence. Immediately after she began her reply, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that the prime minister should come to the House and respond on the issue. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, however, rejected his demand and said only “she will reply”.

“Bofors was a scam, Rafale is not. Bofors brought you (Congress) down. Rafale will bring Modi back to (power) to have a new and transforming India and remove corruption which is stinking around the Congress,” Sitharaman said.

Forcefully rejecting charges of corruption in the Rs 58,000 crore deal for

Fuel prices cut after 2-day hiatus

LS passes bill to amend Aadhaar Act

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Petrol, diesel prices were cut on Friday after a two-day hiatus. After today’s price revision, petrol became cheaper by 20-21 paise across major cities of the country while diesel became cheaper by 21-23 paise per litre. In the national capital Delhi, petrol is sold at Rs 68.44 today as against Rs 68.65 yesterday and diesel is sold at Rs 62.44, as compared to Rs 62.66 on Thursday. Meanwhile, petrol was retailing at Rs. 66.30 per litre and diesel was sold at Rs. 60.12 in Dimapur on Friday. In Kohima, a litre of petrol and diesel were Rs. 67.11 and Rs. 60.74 respectively.

It may be noted that OMCs have been reducing fuel prices since October.

The petrol prices reached their lowest level of 2018 on Monday while diesel prices were at their lowest since March-end.

The retail selling price of petrol and diesel is dependent on the international prices of benchmark fuel and the rupee-US dollar exchange rate. On Friday, the International Brent crude futures were down 39 cents, or 0.7%, at 0155 GMT at $55.56 a barrel. Industry sources said as per the assessment the fuel prices may witness further dip in the days to come.

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procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France, she also said, “Defence Ministry has been functioning without dalals (middlemen) during five years of (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi. Rafale is a decision in national interest.”

Congress has been targeting Modi on the deal alleging that price of each aircraft was sharply hiked from around Rs 526 crore, negotiated under deal during UPA, to Rs 1,600 crore and that the contract will help Anil Ambani get Rs 30,000 crore benefit through offset contract. Sitharaman also slammed Congress President Rahul Gandhi for

After Sitharaman’s address, Rahul Gandhi said she gave a long speech but did not answer any of his questions on the deal and “ran away”. He said if the Congress comes to power in 2019, a criminal investigation will be launched into the deal and those found guilty will be punished.

“The defence minister did not answer any of the questions I asked on the Rafale deal. She did not even take the name of Anil Ambani,” Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament. Gandhi said he put two questions to the minister towards the end of the debate and asked her to reply in yes or no. “I asked that after a long negotiation process, those people who participated in that negotiations -- Air Force chief,

NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (PTI): Lok Sabha Friday passed a bill to amend the Aadhaar Act and two related laws which will allow individuals to offer voluntarily biometric ID as a means of identity verification for obtaining services such as opening bank account and procuring mobile phone connection.

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes changes in the Aadhaar Act, Indian Telegraph Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to comply with a Supreme Court judgement pronounced on September 26 last year, in which it upheld the constitutional validity of unique identification project with certain restrictions and changes.

The compulsory use of Aadhaarbased KYC for mobile connections and bank accounts was prohibited by the apex court.

Speaking on the bill, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Aadhaar being a digital identity has removed the role of a middleman in a substantial measure whose basic role was cutting, fitting and setting.” The bill also gives a minor the option to opt out of the 12-digit

identity scheme on attaining the age of 18 years. It also provides for stiff penalties for violation of norms set for the use of Aadhaar.

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2018, moved by Prasad in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, bans storing of core biometric information as well as Aadhaar number by service providers in cases of individuals who have voluntarily offered the national ID as a means of authentication.

It also makes it clear that anyone not offering Aadhaar cannot be denied any service, be it a bank account or a SIM card.

The bill seeks to amend the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002.

The legislation proposes telecom service providers, apart from using Aadhaar for authentication, can also leverage off-line verification, use of passport, or any other officially valid document or modes of identification as notified by the central Government.

defence minister, secretaries, Air Force officials -- when the prime minister did a ‘bypass surgery’... did the Air Force people object, yes or know,” Gandhi said.

“And you saw that instead of answering this, the defence minister started doing drama that ‘I have been insulted, I was called a liar’,” he said. Addressing the country’s youth, Gandhi said the minister was attempting to mislead them. It was a straight question and without answering that she “ran away”, the Congress chief said. “The PM cannot come (to Parliament), and the chief minister of Goa is saying I have a file and I will get back at the PM. She gave a two-and-a-half hour speech and did not answer any questions,” Gandhi said.

‘Application for UPSC exam must be treated as an attempt in itself’ NEW DELHI, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): If a civil services aspirant applies to take the exam to become a civil servant but does not eventually appear for the test, it should be treated as one of the handful of attempts candidates are allowed, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has proposed to the Modi government.

Such a rule, the commission believes, will ease the strain on it as an average 10 lakh candidates apply every year but only about half of them actually appear for the exam, a top source in the government told ThePrint.

“The UPSC prepares for all the applications that are received in terms of the number of papers printed and centres roped in, among others. But a large number of people don’t show up,” the source who is familiar with the proposal said. At present, general category candidates are allowed six attempts while those from the OBC category are allowed nine. The attempts, however, are counted only when a candidate appears for the preliminary examination.

Prime Minister Modi vows to make NE development gateway of ‘new India’ Correspondent/Agencies

IMPHAL, JAN 4 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday reiterated the BJP-led Government’s commitment to further spur the development of the North East making it the gateway of development of the ‘new India’.

North East the region must be the gateway “new India’s growth story, the Prime Minister asserted.

He explained how better road, rail and air connectivity was being provided to the region, with the overall vision of “Transformation through Transportation.”

Addressing a public rally at Hapta Kangjeibung ground in Imphal, Modi said, “Northeast which was termed the gateway to country’s Independence by Netaji, the BJP government is striving to make it the new gateway of development of the country.”

Asserting that the BJPled NDA government at the Centre was giving special focus to development of the North Eastern region, Modi claimed that around 1,500 km of national highways

PM Narendra Modi in Imphal to inaugurate eight projects and to lay foundation stones for four projects on Friday.

had been added in the region in the last four years, out of which 300 km of NH had been added in Manipur.

Modi inaugurated eight projects including Integrated Check Post at Moreh and Dolaithabi Barrage Project at Maraori area besides laying foundation for five projects including two flood lighting systems at Khuman Lampak sports complex during a public meeting in Imphal on Friday.

The other newly inaugurated projects are FCI Food storage godown at Sawombung in Imphal East district, Buffer water reservoir at Shirui village in Ukhrul

district, Improvement and upgradation of water supply for Churachandpur zone II in Churachandpur district, Eco-tourism complex at Thangal Surung in Kangpokpi district, Integrated Tourist destination at Tupul in Noney district and Water supply scheme at JNV Lambui in Ukhrul district.

Modi who was here for about one and half hour, also laid the foundation for infrastructure development of Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal and Astro turf football field in Imphal West district besides dedicating 400 KV double circuit SilcharImphal. (Cont’d on p-7)

Roads, power PDA’s top priority: Kronu Correspondent

KOHIMA, JAN 4 (NPN): Planning & coordination and land revenue minister Neiba Kronu on Friday reiterated that the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) government would be giving top priority to improvement of roads and power sector in the State.

Speaking at the 49th Games & Sports Meet, 2019 of Chokri Area Games & Sports Association (CAGSA) at Khulazu Basa in Phek district, Kronu maintained that road connectivity and electricity formed an integral part for all-round development, adding that other things would automatically follow once there were good roads and sufficient power in the State.

He assured that all major road projects, including Kohima-Jessami, ChakhabamaZunheboto and Pfutsero-Phek roads, in the district would be taken up very soon and that Tizu area would be given special emphasis for power supply.

He also informed the gathering that the border road along the Indo-Myanmar border and connecting the Phek district would be given priority for economic development. “Now that the election is over, we should now focus on development for the next four years,” he remarked.

Neiba Kronu speaking during the event at Khulazu Basa on Friday

Asserting that the PDA government was stable, Kronu said the government under the leadership of chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was serious and committed to provide better roads in the State. Starting with Kohima and Dimapur, tender notice had already been floated in newspapers, he added.

Asserting that the government was determined to provide good roads, the minister also urged the people to unite and work together with the government in this regard so that there was no obstacle while taking up road improvement works in the State.

Little progress in Meghalaya miners’ rescue Wild jumbos wreak havoc in Wokha SHILLONG, JAN 4 (PTI): Efforts to rescue the miners trapped in a Meghalaya mine for 23 days made little progress on Friday as most of the pumps brought in to draw the water out are yet to be installed, officials said.

Only three out of the 13 high-powered pumps that were brought to the site could be installed and used so far, operation spokesperson R Susngi told PTI. Susngi said preparations to install another three pumps are on. “More pumps will be used in the adjacent shafts and we hope that the pumps from Coal India and Kirloskar Brothers are ready at the earliest so that they can also supplement the dewatering process.”

Fifteen miners remain trapped inside a illegal ‘rathole’ coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district since December 13 after water from a nearby river gushed in.

Indian Navy divers setting up their equipment.

Coal India has set up a platform on the old shaft near the mine to install the submersible pump and the operation is expected by Friday. A team from Kirloskar is also preparing to lay the platform to keep their pumps on the main shaft and it will start functioning whenever the task is com-

pleted, Susngi said.

As the rescue operation entered the 23rd day, the efforts to pump out water from the main shaft, where the miners were stuck, and in the nearby abandoned mines have not made any visible impact.

Divers from the Navy and the National Disaster

Response Force want the water level at the main shaft to go down from the current 160 feet to about 100 feet in order to resume rescue operation, an official of the diving operations team said.

Three pumps brought in by the Odisha Fire and Disaster Service personnel have been operational since Wednesday. The water level in the nearby mines has remained somewhat stable and the personnel will go down and measure in the evening, the official said.

On Thursday, the Supreme Court had expressed strong dissatisfaction over the rescue efforts to trace the miners and had asked the state government to bring them out dead or alive.

Meanwhile, the district authorities have sought an additional fund of Rs 50 lakh to make payments for the various utilities hired for the rescue effort.

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DIMAPUR, JAN 4 (NPN): A herd of wild elephants numbering around 20 to 30 had reportedly wreaked havoc across Pyotchu village jurisdiction under Lotsu Circle, Wokha district destroying farm houses at the rubber plantation area.

Pyotchu village head GB Yananyimo Lotha told Nagaland Post over phone that the elephants intruded into a rubber plantation farm, which is about half an hour’s walking distance from the village, on December 31, 2018 midnight and January 2, 2019 morning.

When the villagers inspected the ravaged area, head GB said they found out that rubber tabbing machineries were damaged besides overturning or crushing many bamboo thatched structures.

The wild elephants were believed to have strayed

Farm house destroyed by wild elephants at Pyotchu village.

into the village from a nearby forest.

“They have destroyed many farm houses of the villagers and people are scared and helpless,” the head GB said. No injuries have, however, been reported. “Attacks by elephants have been on the rise in that area. Now we are worried that these elephants may return in bigger numbers,” he added.

According to head GB, the elephants visit the village’s jurisdiction every year, but this time, they arrived in

larger number.

Initially attempts were made to scare away the wild jumbos by bursting crackers and making loud noises, but eventually the villagers were forced to flee from the area.

Meanwhile, Pyotchu village has expressed gratitude to the district administration and state government for the timely action and hoped that the responsible authority would address the problems faced by affected farmers.

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Youth are the hope Yisemyong Students’ Union celebrates Silver Jubilee of tomorrow: Er. Zale Correspondent

DIMAPUR: Youth Resources and Sports advisor, Er. Zale Neikha, on Friday said that youth are the force, hope and leaders of tomorrow “as they are the face of our community, society and country at large.”

“The fate of a nation depends on the youth today. Grooming and shaping youth with innovative and competitive spirits that will (take) the society to greater heights,” Er. Zale said. He was addressing the 54th Youth Day of Rachii Youth Organization (RYO) at Viswema village under Kohima district.

He said the leaders of any organization, be they be of the Panchayat, youth, students, women, etc. should try to build and uplift one another from the grass root to higher levels.

“We should not only concentrate on our own khel or village only but look beyond to the state and national level,” Er. Zale said.

Touching on dignity of labour, he said “There are many highly qualified youth in our society helped by their parents with an intention that one day their children

Er. Zale Neikha speaking at the 54th Youth Day of RYO at Viswema village on January 4.

will become (something) and make them proud.

Those youth should not only wait for government jobs but utilise the knowledge they gain to be productive and not become an issue for their parents.”

There are many ways through which people can earn for themselves to provide for their own livelihoods, he said.

Er. Zale added that God had made Nagaland beautiful, with much potential where whatever is cultivated grows very well.

“Youth can take up cultivation as their profession as we have lots of wastelands that can be cultivated with any seasonal vegetables throughout the year. We can build a proper marketing shed so that the customers in and around town can come and purchase products in bulk” he stated.

Innovate in marketing and business (small scale industries) Er. Zale said, adding that some youth were flourishing greatly who should encourage upcoming entrepreneurs.

He lamented that youth of today were lagging behind in the quality of respecting elders.

“We should always try to be passionate in listening to them. To preserve our culture at any point of time, grab things they want to tell us eagerly,” he said.

Asking the people to respect and take care of public property, Er. Zale stated that “public property means the Locality, Government or other property that are not owned by any individual.

They should be respected and protected for our future generations.”

MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 4 (NPN): The Yisemyong Students’ Union (YSU) celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Yisemyong Church on Friday, under the theme‘Jangyumedem (In Unison)’, with constituency MLA, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier as special invitee and Tir Yimyim Editor-inChief, K Temjen Jamir as the key speaker.

In his speech, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier congratulated the founding members of YSU and lauded the leaders of the Union past and present leaders & members for keeping their torch burning up to this mile stone (Silver Jubilee).

Offering a prior apology for the statement, Dr. Aier lamented that the present generation of Naga youth have been forced to inherit deep rooted ‘corruption’, and even the Churches are not un-touched by this critical menace, he said.

Dr. Aier asserted that it was the present generation students who need to begin the process of eradicating corruption from the land so that the State may see a brighter future.

The special invitee further urged the student community to endeavour

Library and gym inaugurated in Songlhuh

(Inset L) Dr. Imtiwapang Aier. (Inset R) K Temjen Ao. Yisemyong Students’ Union presenting a special song. (NP) to make Mokokchung district a land of knowledge and economy, in place of the tag the ‘Land of Fashion’.

Speaking on the topic ‘Jangyumedem’, K. Temjen Jamir urged the people of Yisemyong, especially the student community, to be

selfless creators of innovative ideas, to assist and uplift the society, instead of focussing on individual monetary gains and fame.

Earlier, the YSU Silver Jubilee Souvenir was released by Dr. Imtiwapang Aier and a special song was presented by the YSU.

news in Brief NSDU Silver Jubilee: Nagaland Secretariat Driver’s Union (NSDU) will be celebrating its silver jubilee on January 12, 10 a.m. at State Academy Hall. Minister Transport, Civil Aviation and Land resource, P. Paiwang Konyak will grace the occasion as special guest.

CNC prayer & fasting session: The NSCN (I-M) CNC has wished all the people of Nagalim a very happy and prosperous new year and its members have invited all national workers to a prayer and fasting session at Hebron camp on January 6, 2019. The program will start from 9 a.m and end at 12:00 noon.

PMMVY maternity benefit scheme

Songlhuh villagers, officials and others after the Gym and Library inauguration program held on December 4.

DIMAPUR: A library and a gym were inaugurated at Songlhuh village on December 4.

Richard Singson of the Youth and Students Union Songlhuh, in a press release chose to identify the benefactor only as “Combat Hand” since the “Identity of the officer can’t be revealed due to security reasons and media policy”.

The benefactor dedicated a 746 book library, started a one year subscription of two newspapers for the library, and also donated music speakers and basic weight training equipment for the gym.

“From now on Youths and Students of Songlhuh village can utilise and channelise their potential in right direction” the release said.

The library and gym were inaugurated in the presence of GBs, chairman, VDP secretary, Youth & Students body and around 100 villagers.

The release reported that in the inauguration speech, the benefactor emphasized on judicial use of these two facilities by youth and students. He also urged parents to encourage their children to strike a

balance between learning and playing.

The village GB, chairman and VDP secretary hailed the efforts of the benefactor who, they said, was always ready to extend help to the people of the village. A word of thanks was delivered by the village pastor. Later, the Songlhuh Inter Ward Sports Meet was kicked off by the “combat hand”.

DIMAPUR: District Programme Officer (DPO) Dimapur, Bonathung Ngullie has informed the public that the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a maternity benefit scheme implemented by Department of Social Welfare Nagaland, is a conditional cash transfer (DBT) scheme of Rs. 5000 for pregnant women and lactating mothers of 19 years of age and above.

The First Live Birth payment will be paid in three instalments, and forms for this will be available at Anganwadi centres and/CDPO’s office. The first instalment of Rs.1000 will be paid at the time the pregnancy is registered at the nearest Anganwadi centre; the second instalment of Rs. 2000 will be paid after attendance at atleast one ante-natal check-

up (ANC), IFA tablets and TT injection and counselling session at Anganwadi centre.

The third instalment of Rs. 2000 will be paid after registration of birth, and immunisation of child at six and ten weeks (first cycle). Photocopies of the following documents are to be submitted: Aadhaar cards of both husband and wife (beneficiary); beneficiary’s bank account details in her name; Mother and Child Protection Card (MCP) after registration at government health centre; birth certificate of child (at time of third instalment and institutional birth).

The scheme is for first pregnancy for women above 19 years age. It can be availed by women whose Last Menstrual Period (LMP) was two years from the present date.

A solo was presented by Watisosang Lemtor. YSU president Tongpangkumzuk delivered a welcome note and a minute of silence led by Sungratsu Baptist Church Pastor, I Kilem was observed for departed souls of the YSU. Short speeches were

also delivered by founder president of YSU, Yanger Aier, an ATC representative and N Mapu Jamir.

Invocation was offered by pastor Akangmongba and the vote of thanks was proposed by Jubilee Planning Convenor, I Temsu Walling.

Condolences

FGN: Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) Kedahge, Viyalie Metha, gen (retd), on behalf of the FGN, has expressed deep grief and shock over the demise of kilonser, Gaibon Panmei on January 4, at Samziuram village after a prolonged illness.

In a condolence note, Metha stated that late Gaibon Panmei son of Rangtaujei Panmei was born on March 1, 1934 at Longjang village, Zeliangrong Region, Nagaland. He joined national service (NNC/FGN) on December 20, 1957 and sacrificially served the nation till his last breath. He served the nation in various capacities as regional authority, tatar, midan peyu, dy. rali wali kilonser, fullfledged rali wali kilonser and keyie kilonser, FGN. He was a recipient of Civil Service Awards and the Nagaland Star, the highest award of the Naga Nation.

The release added that he was one of the senior most national leaders. The note continued that he always maintained all necessary records and documents of the nation as well as of the region. He was an octogenarian whose sudden demise, the condolence note said, was an irreparable loss and created a vacuum for the nation and region.

“Yet his true sacrifice and

patriotic services rendered to the Nation shall always remain alive with honor in the annals of the Naga Nation.” Metha offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and relatives and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

NSCN (I-M): NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep pain at the untimely demise of Tokishe Zhimo, leacy (Ut), son of (Lt.) Luhezhe Zhimomi of Khehoi village, on December 31, 2018, after a prolonged illness. NSCN (I-M), in a condolence note said late Tokishe Zhimo enrolled in the Naga national service in 2015. The note also mourned the passing away of Viheshe Zhimomi, razou peyu (UT) son of (Lt.) Hovishe Zhimo of Nitozu village on January 3, 2019 after a prolonged illness. “He joined the Naga national service on 11-10-2011” the MIP stated. NSCN (I-M) called both the departed noble and diligent national workers, who served the Nation whole-heartedly until their last breath. “Their names shall be recorded and honoured for their sacrifices they have given to the nation” it added. It also offered its condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty God to grant the departed souls eternal rest and peace.

Reports of AR civic action programs Pangnyu visits NAP battalion

An AR officer interacts with a participant at the Kohima Chieswema battalion personnel with villagers and Battalion lecture session on Clean and Green Nagaland. recipients of the wheelchairs.

DIMAPUR: Battalions of the para-military force, Assam Rifles, across Nagaland have been continuing their civic action programs to uplift the lives of rural people and contribute to their development. Following are some reports of their activities.

Kohima Battalion lecture on Clean and Green Nagaland: Kohima Battalion (3 Assam Rifles) gave a lecture on “Clean and green Nagaland” at Kohima K

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Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH), Nagaland on January 3.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the lecture was followed by a round of questions from students. During the interaction, various central and state government schemes were also discussed.

The lecture also covered the need for adopting a healthy diet and regular exercise regime. 57 students attended the lecture.

Chieswema battalion distributes wheelchairs: Chieswema battalion of Assam Rifles, on December 19, organised a function to distribute ten wheelchairs to Chiephobozou, Pfutsero, Zeizou and Chakabama villages for differently abled people. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the event was to provide assistance to differently abled people of these areas who do not have access to medi-

cal treatment and cannot afford wheelchairs.

AR conducts free medical camp at Mpai village: Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp at Mpai village on December 15.

According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical treatment to local residents of remote areas devoid of requisite

medical facilities, due to lack of basic infrastructure.

With an aim to take cognizance of the people’s grievances, a suggestion box was also placed. Altogether, 210 patients -- 60 male, 72 female and 78 children -- were medically treated.

Wokha Battalion interactive session: Wokha Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) held an interactive session with village GBs and chairman of Wokha district on December 12 at Wokha town under the theme “Education for progression”.

A press release by Assam Rifles stated that the meeting was aimed at enhancing trust and cooperation between security forces and traditional village bodies.

Important issues pertaining to development, health, education, women empowerment and opportunities available for the youth in security forces were also discussed. 38 GBs/Chairmen participated in the interaction.

Pangnyu Phom inspecting the 12th NAP (IR) Battalion Chingtok, Longleng headquarters on January 4.

KO H I M A : H e a l t h & Family Welfare minister, S. Pangnyu Phom visited the 12th NAP (IR) Battalion at Chingtok, Longleng on Friday.

A press release stated

that the minister on his visit inspected the company headquarters and its infrastructure and also spent time interacting with officers and jawans.

He promised to carry

forward issues faced by the unit to the concerned department on priority.

He was accompanied

by Meren Chenth, vice principal PTS Chümoukedima.

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1: Hollen K. Yepthomi speaking at the program. A cultural troupe presents a traditional dance during the KASU General Conference. (NP) 2: Savilie Kruneilie addressing the KSU General Conference at Kiruphema Basa on January 4. (NP) 3: K.V. John speaking at the SASU general session at Yangzitong village. (NP) 4: Y. Kikheto Sema speaking at the AASU General Conference on January 4.

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA/ KIPHIRE, JAN 4 (NPN): Kuhuboto Area Students’ Union, Kiruphema Students’ Union, and Aqahuto Area Students’ Union have been busy conducting their respective General Conferences with Seyochung Area Students’ Union (SASU) organizing a General Session. Following are reports of the events.

KASU General Conference underway: Cultural activities and indigenous games marked the Kuhuboto Area Students’ Union’s (KASU’s) 35th biennial General Conference hosted by Kuhuboto town on Friday.

The inaugural session was graced by entrepreneur, Hollen K. Yepthomi as the conference host. In her address, Hollen urged youngsters to first seek God’s blessing in everything they do. She also encouraged students to work hard in order to achieve their dreams. Hollen further encouraged educated youth to take the initiative to lead people in the right direction.

Reminding the students that there was no substitute to hard work, she urged them to work hard with commitment and determination to achieve

their goals. On her arrival, the conference host also unfurled the union flag.

Earlier, a presidential address was delivered by president KASU, Kabo G. Zhimomi and KGPO president, Kuhovi Zhimomi delivered the greeting message.

Cultural shows were performed by Tokugha Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Luzheto Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Suhoi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu and Kuhuboto town. A special song was presented by Roviche K. Yepthomi.

Indigenous games such as fire making, cart racing, spear kicking, etc were also demonstrated.

The introductory session was held on Thursday evening with an opening prayer by Rev. Kaiho Awomi, Nihoto Ghami Baptist Akukuhou.

During the four-day event, sporting activities such as volleyball, table tennis, badminton, loop race and cultural activities, indigenous games and literary competition will be played and conducted among the 23 units under KASU. The literary competition on Saturday will be graced Kakheli Inato Jimomi, department of Women ministry, WSBAK.

DC Dimapur on railway compensation

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, has informed all landowners and beneficiaries of New Chumukedima village, af-

fected by the New BG Railway line approach road of Tunnel 3 from face 2 to face 1 under Dimapur district, that compensation for land, buildings and other items will be paid on January 7, 1 p.m. onwards at the nagalandpost.com Poll DC Dimapur’s Conference Q.: Will the Modi govt Hall. issue ordinance for In a press release, DC construction of the Dimapur informed conRam Mandir? cerned members of the concerned village council 100% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– to be present in person 90% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 80% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– for identification of land70% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– owners and beneficiaries, 60% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– and issue of NOCs during 50% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– disbursal of cheques, fail40% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing which payment will be 30% –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– withheld.

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Dr. Kavika K. Yepthomi, assistant professor MGM and NECU will be the main speaker. The conference will conclude on January 6.

(Staff Reporter) KSU holds General Conference: The 43rd General Conference of Kiruphema Students’ Union (KSU) was held with Angami Public Organisation (APO) property secretary, Savilie Kruneilie as the special guest at Kiruphema Basa on Friday.

Savilie, who is also a former president of Western Angami Public Organisation (WAPO), in his address, complimented the KSU for attaining its 43rd glorious year.

In his speech, he laid stress on the importance of education and said that education was the most powerful weapon, urging the student community to whole-heartedly pursue it. He advised students to wisely manage their time and face competitive exams so that they may have a better future.

Savilie also called upon the students to learn the history and tradition of their forefathers and at the same time learn about the change brought about by modern times to

overcome selfishness and become positive leaders.

He likened the students who apply themselves to learning, to a parachute builder who saves the lives jet pilots.

Savilie also warned against using technology unwisely and urged young people and students to use technology for their benefit and not let it destroy their lives.

The function was chaired by Kepeneilhou Shosahie and Vikosatuo Visienyu, president KSU, delivered a welcome address. Viletuo Vielie, pastor Kiruphema Baptist Church, offered the invocation and a special number was presented by Khriekedolie Vielie. Keneiselhou Hozoyie, advisor KSU, said the word of gratitude and the benediction was pronounced by Pfuneilie Visienyu.

During the conference, meritorious students in two categories (Class PPJ-7 ) sponsored by KSU and (Class 8 and above) sponsored by Service Association Kiruphema, were awarded. The conference was also marked by some recreational activities and competitive events like Sweet biting, Bamboo climbing, Feet jump and

Tug of war.

(Correspondent) SASU General Session underway: Seyochung Area Students’ Union (SASU) began its 24th General Session at Yangzitong Village with K.V. John, convenor, Vigilance Committee, Naga Council Dimapur as the special guest. The general session is being held under the theme “Soaring towards Excellence” from January 3 to 6 at Yangzitong village under Kiphire district.

The special guest, in his speech encouraged the students to set visions, goals, aims and objectives in their lives. He also spoke against backdoor appointments in the government sector and encouraged the students to study well and get through competitive examinations, so that they may be role models for society.

Stressing on the importance of Unity in Diversity, the special guest encouraged students to build good relationships with other tribes in the district and among Nagas in general so that good relationships may to be sustained. He said that peace was the ultimate goal to achieve for all round development.

Speaking on the theme, the special guest asked the gathering to be practical in their day to day work, otherwise the meaning of the theme would be useless, he said.

K.V. John also declared the 24th Annual sports session open by lightning the torch on December 4.

United Sangtam Student’s Conference, president, Sepikyu Jinger also spoke at the program on Friday.

K. Chumseli Anar, president, SASU, delivered the presidential address and the program was chaired by Longtila C and Kunyangli.

Lumjongla, winner of Seyochung Got Talent, made a special appearance in the program and presented a special song. Oath taking was administrated

by Tsikhumse Games and sports secretary SASU. (Correspondent) AASU General Conference underway: The Aqahuto Tokukujo Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (Aqahuto Area Students’ Union AASU) is holding its 39th General Conference from January 4 to 6, hosted by Shokhuvi village, under the theme ‘Envisioning Excellence’.

AASU president, Toka Chishi, in a press release stated that Y. Kikheto Sema, commissioner & secretary finance & land resource was the special guest on the first day.

The special guest spoke about ‘Envisioning Excellence’, and borrowing from 1 Timothy 4:12 of the Bible, he urged the youngsters not let anyone look down on them because they are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

Kikheto said excellence could not happen magically; it is a long process. “Irrespective of profession, you can also achieve excellence in your own ways” he stated.

He said he was impressed with the practice of farmers of Phek district who sell their produce by leaving them in marketing sheds without physically being present. The price for each product is displayed and any traveller can take the product and drop the amount in a box kept for the purpose.

Kikheto said the idea is an excellent means of selling and even speaks a lot about the trust farmers have for humanity.

He advised the student

to always set their goals higher so that even if they cannot achieve the original goal they can still achieve the next target.

On the topic of personal qualities, Kikheto said that without humility, no one achieves success and so he urged the students to be humble.

He urged students to do things differently and also try to do positively what others refuse to do.

Kikheto pointed out that in other states or countries, people pay speakers and guests, but in Nagaland, especially in the Sumi community, things are expected of the speaker.

“We invite people to come and speak and on top of that we also expect many other things from them. We should change this culture” he asserted.

E a r l i e r, p a s t o r Shokhuvi Baptist Church, Kiyezhe Chishi said the invocation prayer and Shokhuvi Students’ Union led the opening ceremony.

Ghotovi Zhimo, head GB Shokhuvi village said the welcome address. General secretary AASU, Zakali Aye presented the annual report and president of Aqahuto Area GB Association, Victo Achumi also exhorted the gathering.

Mon becomes first DARPAN portal district Governor interacts with Sri

Ravi Ranjan Kumar, DIO (NIC) and other District Administration officials and officials of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) on January 4, 2019 at the DC’s Chamber.

The platform will facilitate the Deputy Commissioner’s management duties, and enhance the performance of schemes and programs of the Centre and state governments and help implement them in the district more effectively. So far, more than 18 projects have been integrated and more projects will be integrated as per the District Administration’s requirements.

With the launching of the DM Dashboard, Mon district has become the first district in the state of Nagaland to have the Thavaseelan K launching the DARPAN portal in Mon on January 4. (NP) Dashboard for AnalytiMON, JAN 4 (NPN): Across Nation (DARPAN) Commissioner, Mon, in cal Review of Projects The Dashboard for Ana- portal was launched by the presence of Kumar Across Nation (DARPAN) lytical Review of Projects Thavaseelan K, Deputy Ramnikant, ADC, Mon, portal.

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PB Acharya and his wife Kavita Acharya speaking with Mata Amritanandamayi Devi on January 2.

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya and his lady wife Kavita Acharya met Her Holiness Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi at Amritapuri, Kollam on January 2.

According to Public Relations Officer (PRO) Raj Bhavan, during the in-

teraction, Governor Acharya lauded Amma and Mata Amritanandamayi Mission Trust for their welfare activities across the country and appealed to them to start welfare activities in North East States of India, which, he said, was the need of the hour.

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No Indian will be left out of NRC: PM

Silchar (Assam), Jan 4 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday assured the people of Assam that no genuine citizen will be left out of the NRC and hoped that the citizenship bill will be soon get Parliament’s nod.

“I am aware of the problems and difficulties faced by many during the NRC (National Register of Citizens) process but I assure you that no injustice will be done to any genuine Indian citizens,” he told the Vijay Sankalp Samavesh Rally at Kalinagar near here.

“The government is also moving ahead with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. It is linked with emotions and related to peoples’ lives. It is not for the benefit

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of anyone but a penance against the injustice and many wrongs done in the past. I hope the Bill will be passed soon in Parliament,” he said, flagging off the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll campaign in the Northeast.

Modi also spoke about his government’s decision to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord “hanging” for 35 years.

“Now the road is clear to safeguard social, cultural and linguistic identity of Assam.

“I am indebted to the people of Assam for voting for the BJP in the recent panchayat elections and I am committed to repay this debt by ensuring the development of the state,” he said.

Recalling his inauguration of the country’s longest rail-cum-road bridge at Bogibeel in upper Assam on December 25, Modi said “I am fortunate to be with the people of Assam for the second time in 10 days.

The Barak and Brahmaputra valleys are a source of inspiration not only for the state but also for the country”, Modi said.

The prime minister

arrived at Silchar in Cachar district from imphal as a part of his first phase of poll campaign, wherein he is scheduled to address rallies in 20 states in 100 days before the model code of conduct comes into force.

The BJP and its allies is setting the target to win 21 out of the 25 parliamentary seats in eight states in the region and in Assam the party hopes to win at least 11 of the 14 seats.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, BJP had made massive in roads in Assam winning seven of its 14 parliamentary seats and in the 2016 assembly polls the party emerged as the single largest party with 61 seats while its alliance partners AGP and BPF had won 14 and 12 seats respectively.

Ganja worth Rs 1.2 cr seized in Tripura Ag a rta l a , J a n 4 (IANS): BSF and Tripura Police in a joint raid seized a huge amount of ganja worth Rs 1.2 crore in Tripura, police said on Friday.

A BSF statement said 2,040 kg of ganja in 204 bundles was seized from a club in Melaghar village in Sepahijala district late on Thursday.

“The present market value of the narcotic is Rs 1.2 crore. Seizure of such huge quantities of ganja from a recognised club clearly indicates the sensitivity and seriousness of the crime of drugs in Tripura,” the statement said.

It said FIRs were registered against the President and the Secretary of the club under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

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Tripura to seek Rs 8390 crore central package for tribal welfare

Agartala, Jan 4 (PTI): The Tripura government would seek a special package of Rs 8389.71 crore from the Centre for development of the state’s indigenous people, who constitute one third of its population, a minister said Friday.

The tribal people of the state remained backward as no previous government had taken any initiative for their development, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath, also the cabinet spokesperson, told reporters here. “ O u r g o ve r n m e n t asked all the state departments to make an overall estimate for tribal development. We have compiled the estimates made by the departments and decided to put forward the demand

to the central government,” Nath said.

“We made a comprehensive package amounting to Rs 8389.71 crore for tribal welfare. The council of ministers passed the package and the same will be sent to the Centre for final approval.

The package would be used for socio-economic, cultural and linguistic development of the indigenous people,” the minister said.

The council of ministers in the BJP-IPFT government has made the decision to seek the package at a meeting on Tuesday.

Before the February 18 assembly election, Nath said, a team of the BJP and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) met Union Home Minister

Rajnath Singh and briefed him about the socio-economic condition of the tribal people.

At the meeting, it was decided that a high level committee would be constituted to look into their problems and taking remedial measures, he said.

“We also made a poll promise that a modality committee would be formed to ensure development of tribal people if the BJP was voted to power,” Nath, a BJP leader, said.

The Centre has constituted the committee with Reena Mitra, the secretary of MHA’s internal security, as its chairperson and Satyendra Kumar Garg, the joint secretary of MHA, as its member secretary.

Arunachal MP seeks ST status to Yobin tribe Banning of coal mining is not the solution: Meghalaya CM

I T ANA G AR , J a n 4 (Agencies): Member of Parliament (MP) from Arunachal Pradesh, Ninong Ering has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to revise ‘The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2018’ so as to include the Yobin tribe in it.

Ninong Ering, in a letter addressed to the Prime Minister on Friday said that though the Cabinet had approved the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2018 to be introduced in the Parliament and had sought the inclusion of four tribes of the State namely Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, Wancho into it, the ‘Yobin’ tribe had, however,

been left out.

“A private members’ bill on the same issue was pending since 2015. I have repeatedly and frequently raised the claim to include Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, Wancho and Yobin through this bill.

“The latest decision by the cabinet includes four tribes, however, the ‘Yobin’ community has been left behind. It is a very thinly populated tribe residing in isolated areas of mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh,” Ering wrote in his letter.

The MP also wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan requesting her to withdraw the Bill.

Earlier, the Arunachal Pradesh government had

sent a proposal to the Centre to amend the list of scheduled tribes of the State by doing away with the category ‘any Naga’ tribe and replace it with the names of the tribes- Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa and Wancho.

Notably, the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) issued a noobjection certificate to the Centre, paving way for introduction of the bill.

Ninong Ering had earlier requested the Union Tribal Affairs Minister for with a request of inclusion of Yobin, Nocte, Tutsa, Tangsa and Wancho tribes in the ST list of the State. He had also introduced a private members’ bill in the Lok Sabha in this regard.

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Shillong, Jan 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday said that banning of coal mining is not the solution in the wake of 15 miners trapped inside an illegal flooded coal mine in the state.

“Banning coal mining is not really a solution right now. What the correct solution now is to ensure whatever activities that takes must be regulated.

Environment and safety of miners must be given a priority. The regulation must be as such that the

economic condition should not be affected,” he said in a videotaped statement.

In fact, the National Green Tribunal had ordered an interim ban on “rat-hole” coal mining in Meghalaya since April 17, 2014, after the All Dimasa Students’ Union and the Dima Hasao District Committee filed an application before the National Green Tribunal alleging that the water of the Kupili river was turning acidic due to coal mining in Jaintia Hills.

Claiming that his government has been working to stop illegal mining activities, Sangma said, “…

it is very difficult for the government and this place where the incident (trapped miners) occurred is about 45 Km inside from the main town. It is difficult for the agencies and the police to keep a watch. The best way forward would be is to come out with a regulated mining, safe mining procedure and allow mining to take place keeping in mind the environment aspects and safety of miners as priority.”

Urging the opposition Congress not to do politics over trapped miners, the Chief Minister said, “This is not a situation that one should play politics.

*A Birthday Wish for Asu Viyito Sema, Vihokhu Village (Aichisaghemi) on his 100th Birthday* Yo u r g e n i a l i t y a n d conduciveness still amazes and exhorts us. As we celebrate your life in commemoration of your hundredth birthday with much jubilation, we entreat our living heavenly God for continual outpouring of Heaven’s blessings upon your precious life.

What is important is to continue our efforts and more importantly is to work towards ensuring that kind of the incidents do not happen again.”

“There are seven to eight agencies working.

The current situation and circumstances is very tough in logistical challenge to move forward. Both the

governments at the centre and the state are giving the 100 percent efforts in the matter,” he added.

Meanwhile, rescuers at the accident mining site are making all efforts to drain out the water from the shafts nearby the main one where the 15 miners are trapped in a 37-ft flooded mine over three weeks now.

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Cong created hurdles on Ram temple: Irani Ajay Maken resigns as Delhi Cong chief

Amethi, Jan 4 (PTI): Union minister Smriti Irani blamed the Congress Friday for “creating hurdles” in the judicial process in the Ram temple case through its lawyers and said ‘Ram bhakts’ should ask the party about it.

“Congress should not do politics through its lawyers on Ram temple issue, which is a matter of faith of people. It’s leaders, as lawyers, are creating hurdles in the court. People and Ram bhakts should ask the party whether its leader wore ‘janeu’ only for polls in three states,” she said.

Her reference was to senior Congress leader and lawyer Kapil Sibal, who had sought deferment of hearing of the Ram JanmabhoomiBabri Masjid title dispute case until after the 2019 general election.

Irani is on a day’s visit to Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary constituency and was talking to mediapersons on way

Smriti Irani (File) to Amethi, about 140km from the state capital Lucknow.

Attacking Gandhi for apparently delaying his visit to Amethi by a few hours, she said, “His coming late in ‘maidan-e-jang’ (battlefield) of Amethi is an indication that the person who cannot visit his constituency on time cannot give timely solutions.”

“Jo paanch saal me ek baar aatey they, ab baar baar aana pad raha hai” (The person who used to visit

his constituency once in five years is coming here again and again),” she said.

Irani said such was the pace of development in Amethi, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress leader felt nervous and was making frequent visits to the constituency to counter it.

She accused Gandhi of doing nothing for his constituency, which he has been representing for the past 15 years.

“If Rahul had done

so much for Amethi, why his party lost in so many assembly segments of the Lok Sabha constituency in the 2017 assembly polls,” she asked.

“Rahul speaks of development, but could not ensure it in his own constituency. In fact, he could not even get a CT Scan machine installed in Amethi, which the BJP government is doing today,” she said.

Irani on Friday inaugurated a computerised tomography (CT) Scan facility in a state-run hospital here.

“I want to thank the people of Amethi. The constituency witnessed development under the leadership of Modi. I remember that in 2014, he (Rahul) had to run to booths for votes,” she said.

Seeking to drive a wedge between the Congress leader and the local youth, Irani said, “Why was Rahul silent when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Ka-

mal Nath spoke against UP and Bihar people working in that state. “How will he see people eye to eye in Amethi today?”

On the Rafale deal controversy, she said Gandhi and his party, the Congress, were indulging in “politics of lies” and asserted that the Supreme Court has already given its verdict on it.

Gandhi had rescheduled his visit on Thursday night. He was expected to arrive in Lucknow at 10am on Friday but later he changed the timing and will be landing in Fursatganj airstrip in the evening.

Asked whether the Congress chief was afraid of her, Irani said in a lighter vein, “bina dare chartered flight se aa rahe hain” (he is coming on a chartered flight without any fear).”

Gandhi had defeated Irani in the 2014 Lok Sabha election in Amethi and they are likely to lock horns again in the upcoming general election.

New Delhi, Jan 4 (AGENCIES): Senior Cong ress leader Ajay Maken resigned as party’s Delhi unit chief on Thursday citing health reasons.

Party sources said Maken met Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday evening to hand over his resignation. His resignation has been accepted.

Maken had even earlier expressed his desire to resign from his position on health grounds but Rahul Gandhi had asked him to continue back then.

“After the 2015 Vidan Sabha elections, as the Delhi Congress chief, I have received a lot of love from Delhi Congress workers, the media covering the party and from our party head Rahul Gandhi ji.

In these difficult times, it was not easy. I thank you all for everything,” Maken tweeted on Friday morning. AICC Delhi in-charge PC Chacko told HT, “Ajay Maken had resigned in September but was asked to continue. Now, he was

Ajay Maken (File) again asked if he wanted to continue or be relieved of the responsibilities. He insisted on being relieved.

So, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has accepted his resignation and we are now looking for his replacement.”

He said no name has yet been finalised for Maken’s replacement.

Resignation of Ajay Maken has come at a time when there has been speculation about a possible alliance between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party or the AAP for Lok Sabha elections later this year.

Maken is believed to be opposed to the view sup-

porting such an alliance.

The AAP had registered an overwhelming victory in 2015 Delhi Assembly elections, when the Congress failed to win a single seat.

The party was in power for 15 years with Sheila Dikshit as the chief minister before it was voted out in 2013, when the assembly polls resulted in a hung assembly.

Maken took over as the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee or DPCC chief in March 2015 soon after the assembly elections.

He replaced Arvinder Singh Lovely, who was a minister in Sheila Dikshit government. Later in 2017, Lovely switched over to the BJP before returning to the Congress fold in February last year.

Several names including that of Dikshit are doing rounds as possible replacement for Maken.

One view within the Congress party suggests that Dikshit be appointed as the DPCC chief.

Congress slams Trump’s jibe at Narendra Modi “Hope our government responds firmly and reminds America that since 2004, India has built extensive roads, dams in Afghanistan and pledged over USD 3 billion in assistance,” he tweeted.

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said India does not need sermons from the US on Afghanistan.

“Dear Mr. Trump, Stop mocking India’s PM. India doesn’t need sermons from the US on Afghanistan,” he tweeted.

“Under Dr Manmohan Singh, India helped build Afghan National Assembly. Humanitarian needs to strategic economic partnership, we are one with our Afghani brothers & sisters,” he said.

Though the US has been press-

ing India to send troops to Afghanistan, a demand repeatedly rejected

by New Delhi, this is the first time the US administration has publicly mocked India’s developmental works in the strife-torn country.

In his first Cabinet meeting of the year on Wednesday, President Trump asked India, Russia, Pakistan and other neighbouring countries to take responsibility for the security of Afghanistan, where he has ordered a troop reduction over an unspecified timetable.

Trump in his comments to his Cabinet colleagues referred to Prime Minister Modi as an example of how world leaders are talking about their contributions that were nowhere near the “billions of dollars” the US was spending.

In his remarks, Trump said: “I could give you an example where I get along very well with India and Prime Minister Modi. But he is constantly telling me, he built a library in Afghanistan. Library!

That’s like five hours of what we spend (in Afghanistan).”

“And he (Modi) tells me. He is very smart. We are supposed to say, oh thank you for the library.

Don’t know who’s using it (the library) in Afghanistan. But it’s one of those things. I don’t like being taken advantage of,” he said.

“I say this, India. (I have) great relationship with Prime Minister Modi. He is a great gentleman and a great man and he’s done a fantastic job. He has brought the country together,” Trump said.

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New Delhi, Jan 3 (PTI): The Congress on Thursday termed as “completely unacceptable” US President Donald Trump’s ‘library’ jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked the government to remind America of India’s assistance to Afghanistan.

Trump took a jibe at Modi for funding a “library” in Afghanistan, saying it is of no use in the war-torn country. He also criticised India and others for not doing enough for the land-locked nation’s security.

Reacting to Trump’s jibe, senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel said: “Tenor and tone of the US president describing the Prime Minister of India is not in good taste and is completely unacceptable.”

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erala is witnessing a battle between forces having varied vested interests over an ancient tradition which has provided an opportunity to show that each of them is right but for the ordinary Indian all of them are only partly right. Lakhs of women are on the streets of Kerala protesting against the judgement and yet, not one person is willing to listen to them.

Following the ruling of the Supreme Court to permit women devotees to enter the Sabarimala temple as barring women was in violation of Article 25 (Clause 1) and Rule 3(b) of Kerala Hindu Places of Worship.

Though the Supreme Court issued the order, women activists posing to be devotees, including a Muslim woman activist. As a consequence of the action, the Jama-ath Council expelled Rehana Fathima from the community for trying to enter Sabarimala which was against the religious sentiments of lakhs of Hindus.On January 3, two women activists entered the temple and made a history but Kerala is boiling due to several protests. The protests were against the Left government in Kerala for allowing two women activists from entering the temple. It was interesting that Lakhs of women came out on the streets of Kerala protesting against the judgement of the Supreme Court in setting aside the ban imposed by management of the Sabarimala temple against women of certain age groups who were still in the menstrual cycle. The Sabaramila temple episode is a classic example of how contemporary thinkers are trying to toy with the past. For one, the present conflict is about so-called gender equality and fundamental rights. The Sabaramila episode was explained as a fight between women and patriarchy whereas the actual fight was between urban feminists and tradition, ignoring the beliefs of women devotees of Ayyappa. The so-called women activists who are least bothered about religious practices other than the agenda of feminism, have announced that the issue involved anti-women prejudices. The feminine voices against Sabaramila( and the medieval practices) has been raised as an issue for contemporary society.

However, what has been heard and written about, was all about how the guilt of the Sabarmila temple because the mainstream media consistently aired the view of urban feminists, because of their privilege and access. One point that needs to be clearly explained and amplified is that , unlike the vague explanation, equality does not mean sameness. Women may be in the same group historically as being of the same sex;but that does not mean they all share the same ideology or think the same way, dress the same, talk and walk the same or even share the same aspirations. Therefore, if women don’t belong or identify themselves as belonging to the same group because of different backgrounds, hopes, dreams, languages, expressions, bodies and preferences then surely and certainly, can they be defined as feminists? Today, what is being heard is all about women issues, gender equality and women’s rights. Those who raise the voices for gender equality are those English speaking, rich, urbane women who believe that they are called to speak for women’s rights in favour of their native sisters who lack education. The BJP has claimed credit for emancipation of Muslim women through triple talaq ordinance but it thinks nothing of the bias against Hindu women. Thus, both the feminists and BJP seek to gain from the case but both of them are terribly out of sync with truth.

DailyDevotion Why Can I Not Follow You Now? Peter said to Him, “Lord, why can I not follow You now?” —John 13:37 There are times when you can’t understand why you cannot do what you want to do. When God brings a time of waiting, and appears to be unresponsive, don’t fill it with busyness, just wait. The time of waiting may come to teach you the meaning of sanctification— to be set apart from sin and made holy— or it may come after the process of sanctification has begun to teach you what service means. Never run before God gives you His direction. If you have the slightest doubt, then He is not guiding. Whenever there is doubt— wait.

At first you may see clearly what God’s will is— the severance of a friendship, the breaking off of a business relationship, or something else you feel is distinctly God’s will for you to do. But never act on the impulse of that feeling. If you do, you will cause difficult situations to arise which will take years to untangle. Wait for God’s timing and He will do it without any heartache or disappointment. When it is a question of the providential will of God, wait for God to move.

Peter did not wait for God. He predicted in his own mind where the test would come, and it came where he did not expect it. “I will lay down my life for Your sake.”

Peter’s statement was honest but ignorant. “Jesus answered him, ‘…the rooster shall not crow till you have denied Me three times’ ” (John 13:38). This was said with a deeper knowledge of Peter than Peter had of himself. He could not follow Jesus because he did not know himself or his own capabilities well enough. Natural devotion may be enough to attract us to Jesus, to make us feel His irresistible charm, but it will never make us disciples. Natural devotion will deny Jesus, always falling short of what it means to truly follow Him.

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Avoid popularity; it has many snares, and no real benefit. ~ William Penn K Y M C

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019

Post-mortem

Some issues in need of attention during the New Year W ‘H

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appy New Year’ is the greeting that we normally share with acquaintances as we usher into the New Year. Forecasting on what lies ahead however will be more of speculations or conjectures but less a reality. Will it be a Happy New Year or a year of anxieties or failures, one never knows. I would nevertheless like to indulge in dwelling upon few likely shape of things to come that may invoke some interest to its readers.

In the coming days one may look forward with a certain degree of optimism on the ongoing peace initiatives that is apparently cruising towards a kind of settlement. Enough has been read on the writings on the wall that are either appealing or cheerless but a likely Agreement between the Government of India and various groups. It will however be difficult to forecast on the kind of Agreement that may emerge out of the current talks except to speculate. It is however clear with no uncertain terms that the Government of India may consider accommodating only those issues that is permissible under the ambit of the Constitution but not beyond it. Demands therefore from the Home front may confine only to the attainable issues that are devoid of ambiguity, rhetoric and fanciful. How long do we after all continue guessing by listening to the speculations on talks that resembles the sound of muffling drums from a distance that is not audible?

Besides the negotiating parties with the Government of India, there is a need for the State Government that are voted to power by the people to actively engage in the current Peace process. Maintenance of Law and Order has to be one of the core issues for any kind of Settlement and on this vital issue of paramount importance, the State Government need not shy away by assuming the role of cheerleaders from the gallery but instead take positive partnership in the Settlement process. Let me bring out an extract of the Declaration of Joint Forum of Nagaland Legislative Assembly during December 2018 that was made in our usual classical style and approach. It reads ‘….. declared its commitment towards the Democratic desires of the Naga People to live together under one administrative umbrella while ap-

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n 24 September 2018, I wrote an Article in the Nagaland Post on the best option to change the Naga mindset is to neuter every violent organization in the State by declaring them “Terrorist Organization”.

Now, “Any Organization, big or small, armed or unarmed, political or apolitical, religious or non-religious that uses Violence or Threats to achieve its End is of a sort “Terrorist Organization”.

My idea was for the Government of Nagaland to decide for a mindset of bullet for bullet, Law for Arms, Justice for Violence and Jail for Threats of any kind. This will facilitate the Government creation of peace, law and order and good sense to prevail in our land.

Such an action by the Government would turn all violent Organizations in the State into harmless Gender and make them Mother of all Peace on earth in just one term of the government.

The Naga is often ignorantly self-willed but is naively an obedient creature and soon, Lions will turn into harmless Sheep, Spears into useful Walking Stick for the infirm and the Violent will turn into ceaseless Prayer Group organizations.

Once, a Governor of Nagaland conveyed a message desiring to see me. When, I went to the Raj Bhavan, he asked me whether the various Naga armed Groups would accept if the GoI makes an Agreement with the NSCN (IM).

I replied, “If the IM had not consulted the others

pealing to all sections specially the Civil society, groups and HoHo’s to have confidences in the strengthening of the Naga family and come together under the spirit of oneness so that we collectively work towards unity and not towards fragmentation of the Naga family….” It is indeed written with beautiful and appealing phrases that will please all its readers but then the appeal only expresses a kind of desire for unity where none will raise objections but the appeal shy away from the core issue of declaring an expressive policy of commitment by the highest forum of the State in combating squarely on the multiple centrifugal forces such as violence, corruption, loose administrative set up, tribalism and anti-social elements that is fragmenting our society to splinters today.

Much has been commented about the Special Provision under Article 371 (A) of the Constitution that relates to the State of Nagaland. The then Naga Delegation, after prolonged and hectic negotiations with the Government of India finally drew up the said provisions under Article 371 (A). This Article that has been loved, hated, debated and pursued still remains a Special Provision that has stood firm against various tests of time and situations. The present leaders and negotiators both from the over ground and other streams may like to ensure that any conceivable agreements that are likely to arrive at following the talks will only be an improvement to the existing provision under Article 371 (A).

One may now have a sigh of relief and cheers that works on road development between Dimapur and Kohima has begun. Hopefully it will not take years for its completion. Let us also consider the condition on the ongoing developmental works on roads elsewhere.

What about the progress made on the construction of bridge over Dhansiri river connecting Purana Bazar and Dimapur Town that has started some years ago. One wonders how many more years it will take before it is finally completed.

In fact with the affords, such construction which should be just a routine in nature should have taken less than a year for construction specially relating to such a priority bridge con-

necting Dimapur with the rest of the State but then to the misfortune of our work culture, we entertain excuses for delay attributing to the fund constraint, price escalation, summer rain, winter draught, soil unsuitability, the so call land owner interferences, underground taxation, unavailability of labourers, thus causing inordinate delay in completion.

What about the construction of a bridge that is connecting the State Civil Secretariat, the central nerve centre to the State Capital Kohima where presently all vehicles of high and low are made to cruise through an improvised diversion over a nullah. Should the might of the State take so long to construct this tiny bridge till the Kingdom come but Bravo none seems to be complaining?

Roads everywhere are the faces that portray the condition of a Sate. To a visitor, the first impression that he or she creates are the conditions of roads. The conditions of our roads even in our State Capital are not worth commenting.

One tourist during the recently held Hornbill Festival express his views about our roads, he said, “….I have not found as bad as the roads in Kohima to any other State Capitals of the North East…” (20th December in a local paper). Are we not aware of the fact that often we are travelling on the roads of shame rather than the roads of pride. Shouldn’t we wake up to such stark realities?

We often talk about the uniqueness of our culture.

There is nothing wrong in talking about such issues that we often exalt very highly. I however wonder the kind of uniqueness that a visitor may find when he or she visits our State. Uniqueness of our culture should not be confined only to the songs and dances with daos and spears and jumping with HoHo’s and BoBo’s during the Hornbill Festivals.

Culture should in fact portray the characteristics of other aspects of our lives such as its people’s simplicity, hospitality, honesty, work culture and values that constitute the total spectrum of our culture. There is therefore a need to inculcate the above elements into our living styles that others will see the uniqueness in us.

Ushering into the New Year should also remind us in

taking up new initiatives for proper exploration of mineral potentials of our state to boast up the present economic scenario of our state. It is learnt with concern that the ONGC from Assam has continued oil exploration in Assam/Nagaland during the last 39 years, whereas during such period our state was kept busy in sorting out the issues involved on oil extraction but not actually making use of the mineral deposits for income generation. The comment made by one of the honourable MP’S of Nagaland recently is pathetic as well as alarming. It reads ‘…The unresolved Naga political issue and differences of opinions among various underground leaders, the ONGC has been exploiting the natural resources of the Nagas quietly and silently for the last 39 years..’ I was made to understand that the area of a particular oil reserve lying underground may be branching out to areas beyond a particular state, as such, in such a situation, there is a likelihood of our oil reserve being extracted by pumps located elsewhere. There cannot be any Boundary Commission Or even Article 311(A) to sort out such issues that lies deeply underground. We have therefore no other choice but to begin proper exploration at the earliest. My hunch is that huge quantities of oil that would have generated formidable income for our state might have been extracted from station located elsewhere.

Last year must have been the year of exposures and excitement for the members of the newly constituted legislative body of our state especially for those elected for the first time, when they suddenly woke up to the new found power, fame and privileges. It may now be dawning upon them that leadership is not as simple as delivering a lecture or inaugurating a new building but leadership entails patience, vision, hard work and wisdom for making a good leader. The new year should remind them to embark upon following the narrow road of learning, working and reaching out to people in meeting their needs and also draw up plans and programmes for implementation in pursuance to their election promises.

Tali Longkumer (IAS Rtd), Agri Forest, Kohima

hat is it that you need to do to make sure you give of your best during an interview?

Selling yourself is one way to impress any recruiter. How can you do this? In short, it’s how you look, how you behave, and how you answer that matters.

Not only is it important to sell yourself during the interview, you also need to make sure you stand out. Here’s how: Body Language: This plays a very important role during your interview. When you meet with prospective employers, offer a firm handshake, with one or two pumps from the elbow to the hand. It‘s a good way to illustrate your confidence and start the interview off on the right note.

Open gestures, smiling and nodding, and also mirroring the expressions and movements of the other person are some things you could do to project confidence. Eye contact suggests you’re truthful, engaging and approachable. It imparts a sense of intimacy and confidence in your interactions and makes the other person feel more positive and connected to you.

However, too much eye contact can mean dominance, lack of respect or threat. On the other hand, too little eye contact can be perceived as lack of attention, insecurity, impoliteness, shyness.

Dress: Clothes do make a difference in how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us. It’s all about feeling good, looking poised, being self-assured and having a confident posture in all situations. Make sure you dress comfortably and rehearse your walk and sitting in the outfit. Avoid loud colours and flashy accessories; these could be very distracting for the interviewer. Wear clean and ironed clothes.

Answer to impress: If you’ve attended an interview recently, chances are high you were asked some version of “Tell me about yourself ”. Despite the near certainty of this question, candidates often struggle to provide a good answer. The three important things are: 1) Who you are, 2) Expertise highlights, 3) Why you are here. Make sure you don’t say too little or too much.

“What’s your greatest weakness” is the question that no one ever quite knows how to prepare to answer. This can be addressed. Think about the weaknesses you know you have overcome, earlier in your career. Some examples are: I am too much of a perfectionist, I work too hard sometimes, I care too much about my work.

An interview is a two-way street. Your potential employer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to prepare questions to ask your potential employer about the position, your boss and the company in order to be sure that this is the right job for you. Show interest!

Doing your homework: The most important thing about an interview is your knowledge of the company.

It is a good idea to read up about the company and its place in the market. It will help to know the company’s mission and vision. Compare your skills and qualifications to the job requirements.

If you take the time to prepare, you’ll present the most relaxed, focused and confident version of yourself. Think about your top accomplishments and use positive adjectives while talking about them. It also helps to manage your stress and picture yourself in the job.

Once you’ve completed the interview, seal the deal by offering a firm handshake, saying “Thank you”, and presenting a good posture. This will create a lasting impression on the interviewer among the many candidates they meet in a day.

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Politics of the political parties of Nagaland

at the time of the initiation of the Talk, the Groups may not accept”.

Then the Gover nor asked, “what about the Naga Public?”

“Well, if the few Groups could not accept, I doubt the Naga Public would accept,” I said.

The Governor then suddenly asked, “If you are asked to make an Agreement with Muivah, what would you say?”

“Mr. Muivah and Mr. Isaac Chishi were my contemporaries in different Colleges at Shillong. I knew Isaac better; he studied in Kohima and spoke Angami language fluently. And, if I were to make an Agreement with Muivah, I would tell him only three things: One: I would say, “Mr. Muivah, I will make an Agreement with you, if you renounce Violence. I will continue to talk to you, but I will never make an Agreement with you if you do not renounce Violence.

Two: Mr. Muivah, yours is not a legally elected Government and so you have no Right to collect Tax from the people.

Three: You must deactivate all your weapons, if not, I will continue to talk with you, but will never make any Agreement with you”.

I also told the Governor that every animal in Nature, including Man has its own territory where its writ runs; Muivah’s territory is not Nagaland.

The Governor stopped the subject of politics as abruptly as he started it, and

shifted his talk to pleasantries of Nagaland, of the enchanting mountains and of the beautiful climate. Tea and a standing invitation to his place ended the significant and poignant meeting.

I had hoped my words may reach higher ears in the government echelons but nothing appeared visible immediately.

I had more than once written that the Government of India does not know how to make Peace in the IndoNaga Issue. Today India is not in a capable position of making a settlement. At the present, India does not have leaders democratically broad minded and bold enough capable of deciding new unconventional innovative decisions.

The vast majority of Hindus in Indian still sincerely believe in Myths (story or idea that is believed by many but not true), Deities (beliefs in natural or artificial Objects as having essential nature of God), Caste System (division of Hindu people into hereditary high and low status groups) and traditional Systems in the Hindu Society.

The belief in traditional systems has such strong hold on the mind of the populace that the Leaders cannot escape popular gravitational force of the society.

When Religion in a secular democratic country goes awry, the secular democratic Government of the land can declare the religion illegal and restrain it legally from functioning, but not in a Hindu country. Hindus live today by unchangeable traditional be-

liefs of the past, they cannot today change the Past.

This will continue for more than several indefinite generations in India. And only when India becomes an important part of the Global world in economic power, in a few indefinite centuries, then traditional religious practices may give way to enlightened democracy that becomes relevant and more tenable to India’s global status.

Then a new earth and a new heaven will descend on India, it will then become so sensible that it would feel ashamed of its anti-humanright, armed occupation of Nagaland and would enter into negotiation for the peaceful exit of Nagaland from India.

As for the present, surprisingly at a time when the Nagaland least expected, a BJP coalition Government descended on the state like a Genie of Aladdin’s Lamp and now the BJP’s central Minister for DoNER of the Northeast, Honorable Jitendra Singh on 28th December 2018 publicly said: “The Northeast has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the last four and a half years and the region has become a role model for other states.”

The Honorable Minister is extolling not only the development of the Region alone but also hypes the virtues of the Prime Minister of India in the hearing of the whole of India. He should have rather honestly mention the real situation of the Region!

The politicians of Na-

galand quickly imbibe such subtle nuances of the mainland politicians and spread them quickly in the state.

As of now, anybody who is somebody in coalition government with a central Party immediately adopts every traits of the latter, from the neck to the toe of the person, even the style of the dress of the central party men is imitated in such detail of the style, fashion and color of the material! Forget Nagaland politicians crying so tireless for Change and Regionalism in Nagaland only when election time comes!

There can be no change of political style in the State of Nagaland unless the Political Parties of Nagaland produce new, unconventional original Ideas of politics for Nagaland.

For example, if the Nagaland Party Chiefs really loved Regionalism, they could agree on a mutual pre-condition Agreement to form Coalition Government

of Regional Parties only. The Regional Party winning the greatest number of Seats in the Assembly gets the Chief Minister seat and the leader of next most number of successful Seats gets two-third of the Cabinet Posts with complete freedom of the Departments.

Such ar rangements could exclude not only the central Party in the Coalition Government but also would greatly enhance the political prestige for the State. This could bring considerable confidence in the people of Nagaland and the regional coalition Government could have given tolerably good governance to the people of Nagaland.

Provided; Politicians of Nagaland really love Regionalism, provided also that the Nagas from outside Nagaland will not be Chief or Dy Chief Minister of Nagaland for next the 2 generations!

Thepfulhouvi Solo

Reader’s Post

Sir,

To PDA on potholes

From day one of your government, Change has been the order of the day especially roads and highways all over Nagaland. But it is too saddening to see the ugly sight of the roads in an around Dimapur Town with cracks and potholes. So, it will be of utmost urgency for the masses to fill the potholes and smoothen the cracks. As the saying, ‘A Stitch in Time Saves Nine’.

Likao Odyuo, Dimapur

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Cong launches fresh attack on Rafale

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad, addresses the media during the Winter Session of Parliament Session, in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI)

Swaraj or the defence minister (Nirmala Sitharaman),” Kharge said, declaring that they are behaving like “yes ministers”.

The government has strenuously denied the Congress’ allegations of corruption in the deal and claimed the contract negotiated by it was cheaper than the UPA deal.

The Congress leaders also issued a statement, alleging “dirty secrets, corruption and malfeasance” are tumbling out of the Rafale files, copies of which are also lying in the bedroom of Goa Chief Minister and former defence minister Manohar Parrikar.

Fresh revelations further “expose the brazen corrupt practices” in the Rafale deal, it said.

“The entire spectrum

of deception lies at the doorstep of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who overruled the objections raised and recorded by raised by the ‘negotiations team’ in Rafale deal.

“Shocking and stunning revelations expose a concerted conspiracy to cause loss to public exchequer, besides compromising national security.

These were all approved by none less than the PM Modi in the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS),” the Congress leaders said in the joint statement.

Surjewala said the prime minister should reveal what files are lying in Parrikar’s bedroom.

“It is clear that the Rafale deal negotiating team raised several questions on the file but Modiji as head of the CCS threw

them in the dustbin and caused a loss to the state exchequer,” he told reporters.

Citing objections raised by the negotiating team and recorded in the Rafale files, the Congress leaders alleged that Modi raised the benchmark price of the jet deal. The government also waived the “advance and performance bank guarantee and sovereign guarantee”, they said.

According to the objections, Modi paid a higher price for Rafales for India compared to Qatar and Egypt and compromised India’s national security and India’s interests by ignoring the discount offered by Eurofighter, they said.

“Objections on the file read ‘As per the prices reflected in Dassault’s financial results, it has sold Rafale at a cheaper rate to Qatar and Egypt as compared to India’.

“With the looming threat of China and Pakistan, does it not compromise India’s National Security?

“Why did Prime Minister in CCS increase the original ‘Benchmark Price’ from Euro 5.2 Billion (Rs 39,422 Crore) to Euro 8.2 Billion (Rs 62,166 Crore).

Who is responsible for this loss of exchequer,” the Congress leaders asked in the statement.

Give details on SC to decide on Unemployment biggest course of Ayodhya problem facing country: Gadkari process of Lokpal appointments: SC hearing on Jan 10 Nagpur, Jan 4 (PTI): New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday said the bench that will hear a batch of cross petitions challenging the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment on the Ayodhya title suit will decide the future course of hearing. “This is the Ramjanmabhmi case?

Yes? Ok. Listen to the order now. Further orders will be passed by the appropriate bench on January 10,” Chief Justice Gogoi said asking lawyers in the case to “please come on 10th of January”.

“Further orders in the matter will be passed on 10.1.2019 by the appropriate bench as may be constituted,” said the bench comprising Chief Justice Gogoi and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul.

The hearing that generated a lot of speculation in political circles and among the public at large barley lasted for a minute. The top court at the last listing on October 29 had directed that the matter be listed in the “first week of January 2019 for fixing a date of hearing before the appropriate Bench”. The matter was listed on October 29 as directed by the top court on September 27. The top court had on September 27, while rejecting the plea

by Muslim litigants for referring the challenge to the 2010 High Court judgment to a larger five-judge constitution bench, had directed that the case be referred to a three-judge bench to begin hearing from October 29.

Unemployment is the biggest of the major problems facing the country, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Fiday said, adding that there was a “difference” between employment and jobs.

He was addressing a youth empowerment summit organised by Fortune Foundation here.

Speaking on employment generation, Gadkari said, “To address the problem of unemployment, not everyone can get jobs.

Because there is a difference between employment and jobs. There are limitations to jobs and therefore creation of employment is the main part of the financial policy of any government.”

“There is a need to think about how to create employment opportunities in rural and urban areas of the country,” Gadkari added. He claimed that the Maharashtra government had managed to create jobs in Vidarbha, particularly Nagpur in the last four years, and cited Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport (MIHAN), the Butibori MIDC area and Nagpur metro rail as examples.

“Chief Minister (Devendra) Fadnavis and I are both from Nagpur and had decided to provide employment to at least 50,000 youths of Vidarbha,” he said. “Accordingly, about 27,000 youths have already

Prime Minister Modi vows to make NE development gateway of ‘new India’ gurate and lay foundation stones for various projects.

However, the turnout of people at the function venue witnessed low compared to the estimated strength.

To boycott the visit of the Prime Minister, Coordination Committee (Cor-

got employment opportunities in various ways and the figure will cross 50,000 by next year,” Gadkari claimed.

Stressing that electricity, water and roads were required for industries that would generate employment, Gadkari said the state government was working towards it.

He said the state was working towards achieving electricity surplus and was also building Rs 1 lakh crore worth of roads in the Vidarbha region.

Gadkari informed that the Union government will be initiating irrigation works estimated at Rs 1 lakh crore in Maharashtra.

“About Rs 9.5 lakh crore loans have been distributed under Mudra Yojana initiated by the Prime Minister. Besides, Rs 11 lakh crore loan has been distributed in the agriculture sector,” he said.

He quoted Mahatma Gandhi and said “we want maximum production with involvement of maximum number of persons”.

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(From p-1) Rebels’ shutdown calls greet PM in Manipur: The total shutdown calls given by rebel groups not only greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but also severely hit normal life in Imphal on Friday. Almost all the important streets in the twin Imphal districts and other valley districts wore a deserted look as all kinds of vehicles including commercial and private stayed off the roads during the shutdown hours.

Fuel retail outlets in and around the capital were also not functional for the day. Educational institutions, both private and government schools and colleges also remained closed.

Even though the state government issued an order to ensure government employees attending their respective offices, most of the offices wore deserted look, which might be due to another order asking the employees to ensure presence at Hapta Kangjeibung where Prime Minister was to inau-

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to state on affidavit the steps taken to date in pursuance to the long-awaited appointment of the Lokpal.

The bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul asked the Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to ensure that the steps taken to date are brought on record through an affidavit to be filed within two weeks.

“Much time has lapsed, something needs to be done”, the bench observed.

Directing that all details be put on record, the court fixed January 17 for considering the matter again. “No, no note. File an affidavit,” Chief Justice Gogoi told Attorney General who sought to pass on a note to the bench carrying the details of the steps taken by the government in the process of appointing Lokpal.

In the last hearing on July 24, the court had declined to accept the affidavit filed by the Secretary (Personnel), DoPT describing it “wholly unsatisfactory” and had directed the filing of a “better affidavit giving full particulars” of the steps being taken for setting up a search committee for suggesting probable names for Lokpal.

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): Launching a fresh offensive on the Rafale deal, the Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of brushing aside objections raised by the Defence and the Law ministries, causing losses to the exchequer and compromising national security.

The opposition party fielded senior leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mallikarjun Kharge and Randeep Surjewala to reiterate its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe.

Addressing the media outside Parliament, the leaders cited objections raised by the Defence and Law ministries and demanded that the prime minister and defence minister disclose full facts before Parliament and a JPC. “Will the prime minister and defence minister now disclose the full facts to Parliament. Only a JPC can investigate the Rafale scam,” Azad told reporters ahead of the government’s reply in Parliament.

Accusing the government of running away from a JPC probe, Kharge said only a JPC could bring out the truth after summoning the files related to the deal.

“Modiji is continuing to lie as are his counsels, be it Arun Jaitley, Sushma

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slipped by 2 paise to 70.20 against the US dollar.

“The Indian rupee appreciated around 0.5 per cent to trade below 70 per US dollar. The appreciation is in line with most of the other emerging market currencies, reflecting opinions that Fed rate hikes may be nearing an end, and also the decelerating growth prospects of the US,” said Sunil

Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management.

The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 69.8653 and for rupee/euro at 79.5659. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 88.2599 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 64.60.

110 companies probed for Forex reserves up USD 116.4 mn fraudulent activities in last 3 years

New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): The government ordered investigation against 110 companies in the last three years for their involvement in fraudulent activities, according to Union Minister P P Chaudhary.

Specific details about the investigation were not disclosed. The Minister of State for Corporate Affairs told the Lok Sabha that investigation has been ordered against companies for their involvement in fraudulent activities during the last three years.

As per data provided by him as part of a written reply, probe was ordered against 110 companies in the last three years. In a

separate written reply, the minister said the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has been ordered to probe such companies where they are “allegedly involved in fraudulent activities, including through illegal accounts/ transactions”.

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office comes under the Corporate Affairs Ministry.

“12 complaints were received by the SFIO against the scam of QNet during the period 2013-14 to 2018-19 (till November 30, 2018) and these were forwarded to the respective Registrar of Companies for necessary action,” Chaudhary said in another written reply.

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QNet is a direct selling firm. “The ministry had ordered investigation into the affairs of Goldquest International and Questnet Enterprises India (now known as QNet) and assigned the same to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office on July 28, 2010,” the minister said.

The report was submitted to the ministry on March 5, 2012.

“On the basis of instr uctions issued by the ministry, the Serious Fraud Investigation Office has filed prosecution against the companies and its directors and these are pending at various stages in respective courts.

The matter is subjudice,” Chaudhary said.

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Mumbai, Jan 4 (PTI): The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased

by USD 116.4 million to USD 393.404 billion in the week to December 28, on account of rise in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data. In the previous week, the reserves had increased by USD 167.2

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2,341.16 crore on imported urea, while Rs 5,963 crore on imported phosphate and potassium fertilisers.

“The backlog of pendency will be cleared from the balance funds available for the current financial year 2018-19 and the remaining pendency will be cleared on receipt of additional funds,” the minister said. He said the government had a balance fund of Rs 13,056 crore till December 2018, while the expenditure was about Rs 60,383.79 crore.

The Budget Estimate for fertiliser subsidy was Rs 73,439.85 crore for the current fiscal.

To a separate query that the present system of certifying new fertilisers is time-consuming, the minister replied in negative.

and other public sector banks have been making operational profits.

They incurred losses due to provisioning for non-performing assets, he added.

With regard to recapitalisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs), the minister said that Rs 51,533 crore has been infused into them in the current financial year till December 31.

“In the budget estimates of FY 2018-19, Rs 65,000 crore has been allocated for recapitalisation of PSBs and an amount of Rs 51,533 crore has been infused in PSBs till December 31, 2018,” he said.

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): The fertiliser subsidy arrear touched about Rs 23,284 crore till December 2018, the government told the Rajya Sabha, saying that some of it would be cleared with available funds and the remaining on receipt of additional funds.

In a written reply to the Upper House, Minister of State for Fertilisers Rao Inderjit Singh said the government is releasing subsidy to fertiliser companies on a regular basis subject to the availability of budget.

Placing the data before the Rajya Sabha, the minister said Rs 23,283.66 crore fertiliser subsidy was pending till December 2018.

Out of which, about Rs 11,293 crore subsidy is on domestic urea and Rs

Arun Jaitley (File)

Mumbai, Jan 4 (PTI): The Indian rupee Friday rebounded by 48 paise to settle at 69.72 against the US dollar in line with smart gains in domestic equities and uptrend in other emerging market currencies.

Also, sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and banks propped up the rupee after two successive sessions of fall, traders said.

Higher crude prices and sustained foreign fund outflows, however, capped the rupee gains to some extent, they said.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, was trading at USD 57.15 per barrel, higher by 2.14 per cent.

Foreign funds pulled out Rs 157.72 crore from the capital markets on a net basis Friday, while domestic institutional investors bought equities to the tune of Rs 240.60 crore, provisional data showed.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 69.95. It gained further to hit a high of 69.66 following dollar selling by exporters, before finally closing at 69.72, up 48 paise.

On Thursday, the rupee had weakened for the second straight session and

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New Delhi, Jan 4 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said in Lok Sabha that there would be no loss of jobs due to merger of public sector banks.

Earlier this week, the Cabinet approved merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda.

Jaitley said that there would be no job losses due to merger of the banks and that the move would create a bigger entity like the State Bank of India (SBI).

The cost of lending could also become cheaper, he added.

During the Question Hour, the minister said that out of the 21 public sector banks, 11 are under PAC (Prompt Corrective Action) framework.

PA C i s i n i t i a t e d against banks that have high levels of non-performing assets (NPAs).

Replying to a supplementary question, Jaitley said the curve of nonperforming assets would go down and that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped in bringing back around Rs 3 lakh crore into the system.

Jaitley said that the State Bank of India (SBI)

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consecutive month.

Activity among services firms also registered the strongest average quarterly performance during the three months ending December in nearly three years, encouraging firms to hire at a faster pace.

“India’s service sector continued to enjoy positive levels of activity in December, with new business and employment remaining on an upward path,” said Pollyanna De Lima, principal economist at IHS Markit.

“However, except for jobs, rates of expansion

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BENGALURU, Jan 4 (Agencies): Growth in India’s services sector slowed slightly in December, but firms hired at a faster clip on continuing optimism as new business and employment remained buoyant, a private survey showed on Friday.

The Nikkei/IHS Markit Services Purchasing Managers’ Index declined to 53.2 in December from November’s four-month high of 53.7, but remained above the 50 mark threshold that separates growth from contraction for the seventh

slowed slightly to form a somewhat disappointing end to 2018.”

The slowdown in the pace of expansion in India’s dominant sector - the services firms - was largely driven by a contraction in foreign demand for the second straight month.

A sub-index tracking overall demand in the sector declined to 52.7 last month from 53.3 in November.

Slower services activity along with weaker growth in the manufacturing sector led the composite index to fall to 53.6 last month from a more than two-year high of 54.5 in November.

However, optimism about future activity in the services sector increased to a three-month high, signaling a strong outlook for the sector this year despite uncertainties around the upcoming general election.

Meanwhile, input costs rose at its weakest pace since May 2017, but prices charged for the provision of services rose again as firms sought to share additional costs with their clients, pushing output prices up by a slightly faster pace.

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Mass data attack on German politicians London, Jan 4 (Agencies): Hundreds of German politicians including Chancellor Angela Merkel have had personal details hacked and published online, reports say.

Contacts, private chats and financial details were put out on Twitter which belong to figures from every political party except the farright AfD. According to BBC, data from celebrities and journalists also appear to have been leaked.

It is unclear who was behind the hack, which emerged on Twitter last month in the style of an advent calendar.

The tr ue extent of damage caused by the leak is not yet known although Justice Minister Katarina Barley said it was a “serious attack”.

“The people behind this want to damage confidence in our democracy and institutions,” she said.

Germany’s federal office for information security (BSI) said it was investigating the hack and said government networks were not affected, as far as it was aware. The national cyberdefence centre convened a meeting on Friday morning.

A government spokeswoman said no sensitive data

Angela Merkel, Greens leader Robert Habeck and TV satirist Jan Böhmermann have all been targeted by the hack.

from the chancellor’s office had been published.

Although nothing politically explosive is known to have been leaked, the sheer volume of personal data involved suggests the consequences could be considerable, says RBB reporter Michael Götschenberg, who researched the hack.

The Twitter account, followed by 17,000 people, appeared to be linked to an internet platform based in Hamburg, he said. Although documents had been posted on the account last month, it was not until Thursday evening that officials became aware of the hack.

Bild newspaper said all the data stolen in the attack dated back to before October 2018 but it was not clear when it began.

One cyber analyst said there was speculation that hackers may have exploited weaknesses in email software to get hold of passwords that those targeted had also used on social media accounts.

National and local political figures as well as some TV personalities have had their details hacked.

According to the reports, among those hit were: • Chancellor Angela Merkel: her email address and several letters to and from the chancellor appear to have been published • The main parliamentary groups including the ruling centre-right and centre-left parties, as well as The Greens, left-wing Die Linke and FDP. Only AfD appears to have escaped

• Greens leader Robert Habeck, who had private chats with family members and credit card details posted online • Journalists from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF as well as TV satirist Jan Böhmermann, rapper Marteria and rap group K.I.Z • Another TV satirist, Christian Ehring, had 3.4 gigabytes of data stolen and posted online, including holiday photos. Last year he won a court case brought by AfD leader Alice Weidel, who complained when he called her a “slut” on his TV show.

• Centre-left SPD MP Florian Post said he felt “quite shocked” by the leak of account statements and other details online, but he added that at least one file that had been posted was fake.

German politicians have been targeted before.

Russia was accused of a series of cyber attacks that stole data from computers in the German parliament, the Bundestag, in 2015.

Last year the German government’s IT network came under a fresh attack amid reports that Russian hackers were also to blame.

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Thailand hit by severe storm

Ex-Bangladeshi President to be opposition leader Dhaka, Jan 4 (IANS): Former Bangladeshi President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who ruled the country from 1982 to 1990, will become the leader of the opposition in the Parliament following Sunday’s general election, his party said on Friday. Ershad’s Jatiya Party, a key ally of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League (AL)-led alliance government, said in a statement that it will join the Parliament as main opposition led by the former President, Xinhua news agency reported. Ershad’s younger brother and Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader, who is a former minister, has been chosen as deputy leader of the opposition.

Jatiya Party emerged as a main opposition party by winning 22 seats in Sunday’s parliamentary election.

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance got only seven seats in the election and rejected poll results and demanded re-election. The Joint General Secretary of the AL Jahangir Kabir Nanak said the election was held in a free, fair and peaceful manner with the participation of all parties.

Tens of thousands have been asked to evacuate from seaside towns and villages.

Ba n g ko k , Ja n 4 (IANS): A fisherman was killed and thousands of people were left stranded on Thailand’s southern gulf coast as Storm Pabuk made landfall on Friday. More than 30,000 people were evacuated.

The storm made landfall at 12.45 p.m. in the Nakhon Si Thammarat province with sustained winds of 75 km per hour amid flights and ferry services cancelled since Thursday, according to Thailand’s Meteorological Department.

Some of the country’s most popular tourist destina-

tions, including Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao islands, along with islands in the Andaman Sea such as Phuket and Koh Phi Phi were expected to be affected by the storm during the peak holiday season.

The district chief of Koh Samui island, Kittipop Roddon, told CNN that there were about 20,000 tourists staying on the island, which was the second largest in Thailand.

“The island is now totally cut off from the mainland, all kinds of transportation (to mainland) have been suspended since yesterday,”

he said, adding that there was enough food and supplies on Koh Samui to last through the storm.

The rescue services of the southern Pattani province told Efe news that the body of a fisherman was recovered after a fishing boat capsized due to strong waves. Four of the six fishermen were rescued while one continued to be missing, the rescue agency said.

The storm was expected to affect much of Thailand’s southern coast until Saturday with heavy rainfall and threat of flash floods or landslides.

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WOKHA TOWN LONGSA EKHUNG WOKHA – 797111, NAGALAND

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We the Wokha Town Longsa Ekhung express our pride and honour by extending our heartiest congratulation to Dr. N. Janbemo Humtsoe, S/o. Lt. Nzunimo Humtsoe of Longsa Village, for successfully completing the degree of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Economics from Nagaland University on the topic “Impact of Human Capital on Employment and Income; A Comparative Study of Wokha and Zunheboto Districts of Nagaland” under the supervision of Prof. B. Kilanla Jamir.

The Ekhung also congratulate Shri. C. Renponthung Ezung for being inducted to the Post of Treasurer, Lotha Hoho.

The Ekhung further wishes them the very best and grand success in their future endeavour.

N. Samuel Ezung Pub & Info Secretary, WTLE

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With immense pride the SUMI TOTIMI HOHO (APEX) extend our heartiest congratulation to Dr. A Niholi Sumi, Academic Dean, Nito Theological College SBAK (NM) for being awarded Doctor of Divinity under Senate of Serampore, Kolkata. The STH (Apex) wishes her great success.

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CHIECHAMA – 797105, KOHIMA- NAGALAND

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Chiechama Village Council extends our heartiest congratulations to the individuals for their achievement.

1. Miss Khrieselhounuo Rüpreo, D/o Lt. Duoselie Rüpreo for qualifying for the post of Secretariat Assistant through NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services) Examination 2018.

2. Miss Vizosieü Rüpreo, D/o Vikrulie Rüpreo for qualifying for the post of Secretariat Assistant through NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services) Examination 2018.

3. Mr. Vimezo Metha, S/o Pekrulhounei Metha for qualifying for the post of Secretariat Assistant through NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services) Examination 2018.

4. Mr. Kevilhoubei Theünuo, S/o Kelhoupulie Theünuo for qualifying for the post of Labour Inspector through NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services) Examination 2018.

5. Dr. Thejavituo Kire, S/o Lt. Thepfuso Kire for qualifying for the post of Medical Officer through NPSC Combined Technical Examination 2017.

6. Miss Zhavinuo Keditsu, S/o Lt. Neisatuo Keditsu for qualifying for the post of Agri Marketing Inspector through NPSC Combined Technical Examination 2017.

7. Fr. Dr. George Keduolhou Angami for successfully completing his doctoral degree (Ph.D) in Biblical Theology with distinction at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome (2012 – 2018) under the thesis “Weakness in the Ministry of Paul: Literary and Theological Aspect in 1-2 Corinthians”.

The Village Council further wishes and prays that may Almighty God continue to bless them in their future endeavours.

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attempt to lure him back to face charges.

Beijing has defended its decision to bar the three US citizens from leaving the country.

A foreign ministr y spokesman told reporters that they “all have... valid identity documents as Chinese citizens” and are “suspected of having committed economic crimes”.

On Thursday, Global Affairs Canada revealed that 13 Canadians had been detained in China since 1 December, although eight have since been released.

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OFFICE OF THE

BHUMNYU CITIZEN STUDENTS’ UNION Longleng : District : Nagaland

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SUKUSHO KIGHINI

Sukhalu Ghami Welfare Society Dimapur lo xusupe akemi ampe sukusho kighini kupughu ani. Tighenguno aghami kumtsu akibo hekutsu pesu kukumgha kighini lo ighi penike pithi ani.

Atsala :- 7th Lu-uqhi 2019.

Ado :- 7:30 Inaqhe A-A :- Inothi Tokheho Sema, Ex. Minister (ki) Samaguri (Toluvi Ghami) Inno. NITOVI YEPTHOMI (Inno. KHÜHEVI AYEMI) Alakhu mpeu Akiyetou.

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LANGZANGER VILLAGE STUDENT’S UNION KIPHIRE: NAGALAND.

With immense pride and honor we the Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulation to Dr. Yinglong H. Phom, D/o Mr & Mrs. C. Hongya Phom of Bhumnyu Village for Securing the Post of Medical Officer (Class-1 Gazetted) in recently declared NPSC under Home Department.

The union also extend Congratulation to Dr. Ngailong L. Phom, S/o Mr & Mrs. N. Lemnyei Phom for successfully Completing BDS Course Dr. Yinglong H. Phom under (RIMS) Imphal, Manipur As we share this joyous movement, we pray that our Almighty God continue to bless you.

(A. SHUNGLAM LONGBAHÜ) President Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union

"Knowledge, the Greatest Power"

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(Thripongchum) General Secretary, LVSU.

(L.Longjeih Lungh) General Secretary Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union

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With immense pride and honour, the Langzanger Village Student’s Union (LVSU) would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to Shri. Hekato Thonger, S/o, Shri. Pitongse Thonger (Retd) Add. Commissioner Excise Nagaland for achieving the post of Economics and Statistical Officer (Class-1 Gazetted), under Economics & Statistics Department Nagaland during the recently conducted NPSC (Tech.) exam 2018.

The Union appreciates him for bringing laurels to the union and Village and further wishes him more success in his future endeavors.

(S. Litingse Sangtam) President, LVSU.

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Asutsa hipau pesuno Sumi Dak-Lane Society Kohima lo Share Holders, Kumutsu lau pithilu ani. Society lo avehu akhoto Kuputsa masa kepu akhani.

Tighenguno akukuputsa hipaulo members khu-umu vezuvemono akukuputsa hipaulo ighitsu penike pithilu ani.

Akukuputsa lo ighi move kemi shou ye ` 1000 asu chuni (Fine).

Atsala : 12/01/2019 (Saturday) Ado : 12 Noon A-a : Sumi Dak-Lane Society Building Chairman (Sumi Dak-Lane Society) Kohima.

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“to aid Chinese authorities in resolving civil disputes in favour of Chinese parties”.

Three US citizens were accused of committing “economic crimes” and barred from leaving China in November.

Victor and Cynthia Liu, who are the children of a fugitive businessman, and their mother, Sandra Han, have reportedly been detained since June.

The businessman, Liu Changming, is wanted in a $1.4bn (£1bn) fraud case in China and the family has said their detention is an

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Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1 following Emperor Akihito’s abdication the day before. “The government will put its best efforts into preparing for the new era, so that the public can celebrate the historic succession of the Chrysanthemum Throne,” Abe said.

The announcement follows months of speculation over when the new era name would be revealed. The decision over when to make the announcement has proved to be a delicate balancing act between following ageold traditions and adapting

US passport with a valid China visa. They should ask officials to notify the US embassy immediately if they are detained or arrested.

The state department says that as dual-citizenship is not recognised under Chinese law, “US-Chinese citizens and US citizens of Chinese heritage may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment”.

The advisor y says exit bans are being used to “compel US citizens to participate in Chinese government investigations” and

We the Rotetso Clan of Kidima Village would like to express our profound appreciation and extend our heartiest congratulation to Mr. Kevileto Rote, S/o, Mr. Neisal Rote for your achievement to the post of Assistant Research Officer (Class-II Gazetted) under Soil and Water Conservation in the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Service Examination.

The clan wishes him the best in all his future endeavour.

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to the requirements of the digital age.

According to local media reports, conservative politicians had voiced concerns over issuing the name of the new era while Emperor Akihito is still on the throne, citing reasons such as the risk of giving an impression of there being concurrent authority between the old and new Emperors. They believe in the principle of associating one gengo to one emperor, and called for the new era name to be announced and issued after the ascension of the Crown Prince to maintain tradition.

to face fraud charges, which she denies, that are linked to allegations of avoiding US sanctions on Iran.

The new advisor y warns that dual US-Chinese nationals are at particular risk from so-called exit bans, which it says can be used to prohibit US citizens from leaving China - in some cases keeping them in the country for years.

The exit bans are also being used to try to lure other individuals back to China, it warns.

It advises citizens travelling to China to use their

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Beijing, Jan 4 (Agencies): The name of the next Imperial era, known as gengo in Japanese, will be announced on April 1, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed Friday.

“Tradition dictates that the name of a new era is decided on and disclosed to the public following the start of the new Imperial era,” Abe said during a New Year’s news conference in Ise, Mie Prefecture, following his annual visit to the Grand Shrines of Ise earlier in the day. “However, I believe it is best to announce the name on April 1, prior to the Crown Prince’s ascension, so as to minimize the impact the change may have on the lives of the Japanese people,” he added.

According to Japan Times, the new era name will be made public soon after it is approved at a Cabinet meeting on April 1, a month prior to the start of the new era. Crown Prince Naruhito is set to accede the

London, Jan 4 (Agencies): The US state department has urged Americans to “exercise increased caution” when travelling to China after a spate of highprofile detentions.

Its updated advice says dual US-Chinese nationals are at particular risk from so-called exit bans that prevent them from leaving.

Canada also revealed that 13 Canadians had been detained since December 1.

On that day, a top Chinese executive was arrested in Canada at the request of US prosecutors.

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was detained in Vancouver and faces extradition to the US

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Santi Cazorla fights for the ball during a La Liga match between Villarreal and Real Madrid on Thursday.

trol of the first half and went deservedly ahead when Raphael Varane sent a powerful header past a stranded Sergio Asenjo on 20 minutes.

H oweve r, C a z o r l a scored a late second-half leveller to ensure Villarreal escaped with a point that takes them out of the relegation zone and leaves Madrid seven points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Madrid were caught

cold after four minutes as Samuel Chukwueze found Cazorla unmarked inside the box who sent a wonderful first time effort past a diving Thibaut Courtois, Villarreal produced some poor marking of their own as Karim Benzema met a lofted pass from Lucas Vazquez just six yards out, sending Madrid level with a header on seven minutes.

The hosts were unable to maintain their early

intensity as Madrid took control of the game through the imperious Luka Modric.

Raphael Varane then completed the turnaround after meeting a Toni Kroos freekick with a bullet header.

Gareth Bale was substituted early in the second half having struggled with a hamstring problem, and as Madrid looked to see out the game, Modric was replaced by centre-back Federico Valverde.

When Lucas Vazquez went through on goal only to be denied by a superb save

by Asenjo, Villarreal took the initiative and pressed Madrid with an intensity that they seemed unable to handle, and the returning Casemiro looked out of sorts after a two month absence.

Villarreal eventually punished their opponents’ wasteful finishing and fatigue as Santi Cazorla headed in at the back post after an excellent cross from Pablo Fornals, sending their home fans wild and travelling Real supporters towards the exit.

The result means that Real Madrid stay fourth in La Liga now seven points adrift of first placed Barcelona, while Villarreal rise out of the relegation zone.

Edmund doubtful for Australian Open

Brisbane, Jan 4 (Agencies): British No 1 Kyle Edmund has pledged to do “everything he can” to be fit for the Australian Open after picking up a knee injury.

The 23-year-old, who is ranked 14th in the world, has withdrawn from next week’s Sydney International, which was set to be his final warm-up event before the year’s first Grand Slam in Melbourne.

“I am disappointed that I won’t be able to return to Sydney,” Edmund said.

“I need to focus on my preparations for the Australian Open and do everything I can to be fit for the first Grand Slam of the year.”

Edmund reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2018, losing to Marin Cilic in straight sets, but suffered a shock defeat to Japan’s world No 185 Yasutaka Uchiyama on Wednesday in the Brisbane International.

The Australian Open gets under way on January 14.

MDCA inter-club T20 cricket Pogba doubtful for Man Utd FA Cup duty

Dimapur, Jan 4 (NPN): Four-time champions Titans CC crushed new comer United Brothers by 8 wickets on the opening day of MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Friday.

After winning the toss, United Brothers CC elected to bat and managed to put up 138 runs losing 7 wickets in the 20 overs. Nriben Rai top scored with 83 runs and Merenchet contributed 44 runs. For Titans CC, Aloto was the pick of the bowlers finishing with a figure of 4/12 in 4 overs while Odiyanger took 2/12 in 3 overs.

In the run chase, Titans were given an early set back when Sentiwapang send back the opening batsman in

the second ball itself. But the captain Neheel Rai (18 runs) along with his deputy captain who also top scored for Titans CC with an unbeaten 75 runs took the counter attack on the opponent and laid the foundation.

The captain’s departure brought in the experienced senior batsman Toshimeren who along with Longsasunep took the team for their first win of their 2019 campaign. Toshimeren contributed 34 runs and remain unbeaten. Titans reached the target in 16.5 overs.

A l t o ge t h e r e l eve n teams are participating in the tournament.

Today’s matches 1st match: 8:30 am Vincent vs Vikings 2nd match: 12:00 noon Sovran Kings vs Zunga Medem

London, Jan 4 (Agencies): Paul Pogba may not feature in Manchester United’s FA Cup tie with Reading on Saturday due to injury, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

Pogba has been in sensational form for United since Solskjaer’s arrival at the club, scoring four goals in four games under the Norwegian.

But he could miss Reading’s visit to Old Trafford, while fellow midfielder Marouane Fellaini is also battling to be fit for the game.

Defenders Marcos Rojo and Chris Smalling, who are yet to feature under Solskjaer, will not play as they continue their recovery from injuries. “Rojo, Smalling they’re out,” Solskjaer

Chokri area sports meet underway

Neiba Kronu along with CAGSA officials and others during the Chokri area sports meet at Khulazu Basa on Friday. (NP)

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KOHIMA, JAN 4 (NPN): The 49th meet of Chokri Area Games and Sports Association (CAGSA) got underway Friday at Khulazu Basa village local ground, Phek. The ten day-long meet is being held under the theme “friendship and progress”.

Minister for Planning & Co-ordination and Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu graced the inaugural session as special guest.

In his address, Kronu encouraged the players to take sports as a profession stating that sportspersons are the most respected people in the world. The sportspersons are honoured and respected highly for their professionalism in western countries, he observed but added Nagas need more improvement.

“Our perspective towards sports is too casual,” Kronu said.

The minister emphasised on giving their best if they were to become a sportsperson and maintain a strict diet that will keep them fit and healthy. He also cautioned them of tak-

cisive appearances at Newcastle.

“There will be a few changes [for the game] and they will [all] get a chance,” Solskjaer said.

“Some of them are itching now to play, of course. [I want to] get Lukaku a start, get Sanchez a Paul Pogba start. That’s important for said, when asked for an them because they need injury update ahead of the more game time.” third-round tie.

“I’m not sure if Paul 1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY is going to be ready for this one. He got a knock against Newcastle. Hopefully Fellaini will get through the training session but [otherwise] we are more or less a full squad.”

Solskjaer confirmed both Lukaku and Sanchez are likely to start against Reading, after the duo’s de-

ing pride in their achievement. “With little fame, we become proud,” said Kruno while reminding that pride will lead them nowhere in their career.

While encouraging the participants to give their best, he reminded that there is no shortcut to winning but undergo strict discipline and follow rules and regulations in order to excel.

He also stated that the present state government was working hard for the younger generation in terms of sports and infrastructures to encourage them pursue their talents.

The president of CAGSA, Vetazo Tetseo in his presidential address called upon the players to give their best and make the best use of the platform in order to expose their talents.

Earlier, the CAGSA flag was unfurled by the special guest who also lighted the tournament torch.

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The welcome address was delivered by Vechohü Chüzho, Khulazu Basa village council chairman and a special song was presented

by Shenieta Churha.

Nine villages including one town under CAGSA- Thipuzu, Phusachodu, Rukizu, Khalazu Bawe, Khulazu Basa, Kikruma village, Chesezu, Thenyizu, North Kikruma and Chetheba Town- are taking part in the meet.

Meanwhile, Ehüve Rose representing Thipuzu village won the first gold medal of the meet in archery. Mezikho Tetseo also from Thipuzu bagged the silver medal and Nehuto Rhakho of K Basa secured the bronze medal. In women’s category, Lotsulu Sazo (Phusachodu) won the gold medal while Kunulu Kezo (North Kikruma) and Tsulu Thira (Kikruma) bagged the silver and bronze respectively.

The sports meet will conclude on January 12.

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Real Madrid held 2-2 by Villarreal

Madrid, Jan 4 (Agencies): Santi Cazorla scored twice as Villarreal fought back to take a point in a chaotic 2-2 draw against a lackluster Real Madrid.

Cazorla scored the opener for Villarreal after just four minutes with a curling first time strike, but Madrid responded with a goal of their own just three minutes later as Benzema headed in from close range.

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Acknowledgement

05.01.2018

Late Jongshimeren Longkong

It’s been a year since you left us for your heavenly abode. We still love and remember you dearly in our hearts.

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From your loving father and family members.

Born on: 02.01.1922 – Died on: 30.12.2018

Late Lendinokdang Aier Sungratsu

Born : 24/01/1972 Died : 01/01/2019 We the bereaved family of Lt. Limakumba, Mopungchuket Village, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each individual who stood by us financially, physically and spiritually during his prolonged illness and demise.

We also deeply regret for our inability to thank everyone personally for your immense love, care and support but it's our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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We the family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every individual, churches, organizations and neighbours for your support and help physically, financially, morally and spiritually at the sad demise of our beloved on 30.12.2018. We regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our prayer that our God Almighty bless each one of you abundantly.

Loving children, in-laws, grand children, great grand children and relatives.

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20-10-1961 to 24-12-2018 We the family members of Late Thinuosalie (Asa) Dzüvichü, would like to express our profound gratitude and appreciation to everyone who stood by us through prayers, physically, financially and materially during his prolonged illness and ultimate demise.

We wish to particularly thank Christian Revival Mission Church (CRMC), High School Area, Government of People’s Republic of Nagalim, neighbours at Kruoliezou, Kohima and our relatives.

Although we are unable to thank everyone individually, we pray that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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Loving wife, children and family members.

Lt. R. Imcha Jamir

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain Through this column the family members of Lt. R. Imcha Jamir of Japu village expresses our profound gratitude to each and everybodyIndividual, Family, Friends, Churches, Various Organizations, Neighbours, relatives and wellwishers who stood by us during our time of deep grief. Words fall short to express how profoundly overwhelmed we are for supporting us through your Prayers, Words of Encouragement, Physical presence, Monetary support and through various priceless manners .

Your prayers have comforted us, your kindness have touched us beyond words. It is our humble prayer that our Almighty God may bless each one of you many folds.

Wife, Children, In-laws & Grand Children.

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Born : 5/09/1943 – Died : 28/12/2018.

We, the bereaved family members of Late Ekhow Kikon would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following the sad loss of our beloved, who has gone on to be with the Lord.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well-wishers who supported and helped us.Your contribution made our loss more bearable and we are truly grateful. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. We sincerely pray that our Almighty God bless all of you abundantly.

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India in command; lead Aus by 598 runs Royal Strikers, Veteran XI register wins 23RD WINTER CRICKET CHALLENGE

Sydney, Jan 4 (IANS): Brilliant batting efforts from Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant, along with a useful contribution from Ravindra Jadeja, helped India continue their domination on the second day of the fourth and final cricket Test as Australia trailed by 598 runs here on Friday.

In reply to India’s first innings score of 622/7 declared, Australia were at 24/0 with openers Usman Khawaja (5) and Marcus Harris (19) at the crease when the umpires dislodged the bails for the day.

India could have put the Australians under further pressure if wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant had grabbed a regulation catch of Khawaja off pacer Mohammad Shami.

The day belonged to Pujara and Pant, who dominated the Australian bowlers with their rather contrasting batting styles.

Pujara’s innings was an exhibition of patience and impeccable technique.

He was the top scorer for India with 193 runs off 373 deliveries with 22 hits to the fence.

Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja stitched a record 204-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

The Saurashtra batsman was well on his way to what would have been his fourth double century in Test cricket when a somewhat tired shot enabled off-spinner Nathan Lyon to pull off an easy caught and bowled effort.

Pant, on the other hand, showcased his ability to produce the big hits during his unbeaten knock of 159. His 189-ball stay in the

Spurs extend Alderweireld’s contract until 2020

Toby Alderweireld

Lo n d o n, Ja n 4 (Agencies): Tottenham Hotspur have extended defender Toby Alderweireld’s contract until 2020, the Premier League club said on Friday. The Belgium international’s deal was set to expire at the end of the current season after which the 29-year-old centre back would have been able to leave the club for free in the close season.

“The club can confirm that we have activated the option to extend Toby Alderweireld’s contract until

2020,” Tottenham said in a statement.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had confirmed in December that the club was looking to activate the one-year extension in his contract.

A l d e r we i r e l d h a s made 135 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions since signing from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in 2015 for a reported fee of 11.4 million pounds ($14.44 million).

He had been linked with a move away from the club prior to the 201819 season when British media had reported that Manchester United were interested in securing his services.

A hamstring injury had limited Alderweireld to only 14 Premier League starts last season but he has featured more prominently this season, making 19 starts so far.

middle was studded with 15 boundaries and a six.

Resuming the second day at 303/4, Pujara and Hanuma Vihari (42) could only manage to add 26 to the total as Vihari was dismissed when scoreboard read 329.

Following Vihari’s dismissal, Pujara and Pant played sensibly throughout the first session and made sure that they don’t lose

their wickets.

In the process, the duo played some beautifullycrafted shots.

For Australia, Lyon was the only wicket taker in the session.

The second session saw Pujara missing a double ton as India posted a healthy 491/6 at tea.

Pujara could only manage to add 12 runs to his individual score in the

second session before he was caught and bowled by spinner Nathan Lyon.

Rishabh Pant (88) and Ravindra Jadeja (25) were at the crease when umpires called for the tea break.

Pujara was the only batsman to depart in the second session. He played 373 balls and slammed 22 boundaries.

The third session saw Pant and Jadeja dominating the opponents. the duo forged a record 204run stand for the seventh wicket as India declared on 622/7.

In the process, Pant completed his maiden ton and then went on to cross the 150-run mark. Pant played 189 balls and remained unbeaten.

For Australia, Nasthan Lyon scalped four wickets while Jose Hazlewood picked up two wickets.

Brief scores: India (first innings): 622/7 declared (Cheteshwar Pujara 193, Rishabh Pant 159 not out; Nathon Lyon 4/178) vs Australia (first innings): 24/0 (Marcus Harris 19 batting, Usman Khawaja 5 batting) at stumps on Day 2.

The match between Veterans XI and Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home.

Di m a p u r , J a n 4 (NPN): Royal Strikers defeated Imperials by 4 wickets and Veterans XI defeated Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH) by 2 runs at the ongoing 23rd edition of Winter Cricket Challenge on Friday.

In the first match, the skipper of Imperials won the toss and electing to bat first set up a victory target of 134 runs. Shanchothung scored 25 runs while Mhondamo and Rendemo contributed 16 and 15 runs respectively. Wapang claimed 4 wickets and kevi

claimed 2 wickets.

Royal strikers reached the target in the 16th over of the match losing 6 wickets. Renben was unbeaten on 41 runs. The other contributors included Tapitu 29 runs and Lijanbemo 15 runs. For Imperials, Yanren claimed 3 wickets. Renben was adjudged the man of the match.

In a low scoring second match of the day, Veterans XI won the toss and electing to bat, set up a victory target of 84 runs.

Mezetong scored 37 runs for the Veterans. Seyivizo claimed 3 wickets and

Samuel claimed 2 wickets for KODH. KODH batsmen were bowled out in the 19th over after a tidy bowling display by the veterans led by man of the match Kumchen who made a haul of 5 wickets. Samuel was the lone batsman who defied the bowling attack of the Veterans with a gritty 29 runs. Janbemo also claimed 3 wickets for the Veterans XI. Today’s Matches 1st Match: Vankhosung Vs Rising Star 2nd Match: Juggernauts CC Vs Sports Fit

Man City end Liverpool’s unbeaten run; cut lead to four London, Jan 4 (Agencies): Leroy Sane struck the winner as Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a gripping Premier League clash on Thursday, inflicting the first loss of the season on Juergen Klopp’s side and cutting their lead at the top to four points.

The game at the Etihad Stadium lived up to its billing with both sides showing that for all their trademark attractive football, they can go hard in a physical battle when so much is on the line.

City’s recent run of three defeats in five games had raised questions over whether the champions had the durability to sustain a title challenge with a Liverpool side who have had an air of invincibility about them. But with key midfielders Fernandinho and David Silva back in the side and veteran skipper Vincent Kompany recalled at centre back, Pep Guardiola’s side

showed they had steel to match their undoubted technique and remain very much in contention for a successful defence of their crown. “The game was a real game for both sides, two incredible teams,” Guardiola said.

“We were outstanding from the first minute and happy with the victory to reduce the gap and everything’s open.”

Liverpool were unable to get their front three operating at their best, but could easily have taken a point at the end with City keeper Ederson making a fine save to keep out Mohamed Salah’s effort and the Merseysiders piling on pressure in stoppage-time. There was a rarely a dull moment after Sadio Mane hit the post for Liverpool in the 18th minute.

From the resulting scramble, John Stones’s attempted clearance bounced off his keeper Ederson and the City defender did su-

Leroy Sane put the home side in front with less than 20 minutes to play with a low-drilled shot that cannoned off the post.

perbly to clear off the line with the ball millimetres from going in.

It was City who broke through five minutes before the break when Bernardo Silva found Sergio Aguero inside the box and the Argentine unleashed a fierce drive, from the tightest of

angles, to fire past Alisson and make it 1-0.

Liverpool responded strongly after the break, though, and drew level when Andrew Robertson met a deep Trent Alexander-Arnold cross with a cushioned volley for Roberto Firmino to head in from close range.

City were not finished, however, and restored their lead in the 72nd minute when Raheem Sterling broke from midfield and fed Sane on the left, the German winger driving home off the inside of the far post. Aguero went close to a third after Sterling led a swift counter-attack but

Alisson was up to the task while at the other end Ederson produced a fine save to keep out Salah’s angled effort.

Alisson did well again to stop a close-range blast from Bernardo Silva in the final minute of normal time before Liverpool laid siege to City’s goal and Stones again had to clear off the line.

The tension got to both managers with Klopp appearing to gesticulate at City supporters while Guardiola lost his cool in a rage with the fourth official. Kompany was still full of adrenaline as he looked back on an epic night at the Etihad.

“I’m absolutely buzzing with a tremendous performance we went toe to toe with a very physical very aggressive team and we matched them if not more,” he said. “The result is the result, it’s still in Liverpool’s hands but the performance was beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed.”

Sharapova suffers injury blow ahead of Australian Open

Sharapova shake hands with Sabalenka after failing to complete the match.

Shenzhen, Jan 4 (Agencies): Former world number one Maria Sharapova’s Australian Open preparations suffered a blow after a thigh injury forced her to retire from the Shenzhen Open quarter-final clash against Aryna Sabalenka on Friday.

Sharapova struggled to move on court and conceded the opening set 6-1, with coach Thomas Hogstedt urging the Russian to take her game to the next level or call for a medical timeout.

“If you feel more like you did on the first point, then you just stop. Or you take a medical now,” he said. “But the shots are there... you have to get it up to another gear.”

After receiving treatment off-court between sets, Sharapova sprinted out of the blocks to record a service hold and then pushed Sabalenka in the next game, creating three break point opportunities.

S a b a l e n k a , h owe ve r, turned things around to move 4-2 ahead before her Russian opponent found herself unable to continue and retired from the match.

Sharapova, who won the Australian Open in 2008, tasted Tianjin Open success in 2017 after a 15-month doping suspension but has endured a difficult run at the Grand Slams.

A quarter-final appearance at the French Open last year gave reasons for optimism but early exits at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open showed her game lacked the sharpness to compete at the highest level.

World number 13 Sabalenka will face the winner between Romanian qualifier Monica Niculescu and China’s Wang Yafan for a spot in the Shenzhen final.

The Australian Open begins in Melbourne on January 14.

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