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Vol XXVIII No. 44
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00
Unfortunate that past govt worked only to win: Modi
Christian Coleman breaks 60m world record
Russia, China ‘growing threats’: Mattis
national, Page 7
sports, Page 12
international, Page 9
MLA disqualification Joti’s gift to Modi: AAP
NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (IANS): The Election Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs for holding office of profit was poll panel chief A.K. Joti’s “parting gift” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said here on Saturday. “The disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs was his gift to Modi. What is the reason for this gift? Why has it been given? Aam Aadmi Party and the country want to know this,” he said. “Everyone in the country has only one question on their mind: What was the compulsion for him to take the decision with only two days to retire,” Rai asked. On Friday, the EC recommended to President Ram Nath Kovind to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs for holding office of profit as Parliamentary Secretaries, triggering calls for the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The President is bound to act in accordance with the poll panel’s recommendation. On Saturday, Rai said that
JD (U) intends to remain with DAN D I M A P U R , JA N 2 0 (NPN): JD (U) held its consultative meeting in Kohima on January 13, which was addressed by the party’s national secretary general and its secretary. A press release from secretary general and chief spokesperson of JD (U), K.C. Tyagi said that JD (U) is part of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) in the state going to elections in February this year. Tyagi stated that the party is consulting all the concerned political parties to finalize the alliance. He further said that state party leaders and some regional outfits will meet the party president Nitish Kumar in Delhi on January 27 for a final decision.
NBSE changes exam schedule DIMAPUR, JAN 20, (NPN): Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has modified the schedule to be followed for the March 2018 examinations. A notification from NBSE chairperson, Asano Sekhose, listed the modified examination schedules. (See pg. 9 advt.)
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“The more you read about elections the less clean it becomes.” K Y M C
Gopal Rai
Joti was Principal Secretary in Gujarat when Modi was the state’s Chief Minister and he was Modi’s closest officer. The leader also rubbished claims that the AAP MLAs were given multiple chances to appear before the EC and said that lies were being spread in the media. Rai said that all notices given by the EC were replied by AAP’s lawyers and added that even during the British rule, people were heard before giving punishments. Holding out a purported order from the EC, Rai said that the EC had not given a date of hearing for the AAP MLAs, after March 13, 2017. The EC gave its opinion to the
President on a complaint by advocate Prashant Patel, a member of the Hindu Legal Cell, in June 2015, who petitioned then President Pranab Mukherjee alleging illegality in the appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries. The decision led to calls by the Congress and BJP -- who have been demanding the disqualification -- for Kejriwal’s resignation. Later on Friday, the Delhi High Court refused to grant interim relief to AAP MLAs against the Election Commission’s recommendation. Rai said the party will also launch a campaign against BJP’s decisions to allow FDI in retail and the sealing drive in the city. Delhi’s ruling AAP had been dealt a blow when the Election Commission on Friday asked the President to disqualify 20 of its MLAs for holding offices of profit. While this does not threaten the AAP government with 66 MLAs in the 70-member Assembly the BJP and Congress demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Kejriwal.
Naga Hoho determined US govt shuts down after to boycott Assembly Polls Senate rejects spending bill Correspondent
KOHIMA, JAN 20 (NPN): Even as state machineries and various political groups were gearing up for the 2018 polls, Naga Hoho (NH) has expressed its intention to boycott the polls as a stand for “solution before election.” NH president Chuba Ozukum, told Nagaland Post that Nagas cannot expect solution if the election was held. He reiterated that NH will stick to its decision since election was opposed by all civil societies and Naga Political Groups with one voice. He also said NH will boycott the polls and even stop candidates from filing nominations even if some political parties and candidates don’t accept the call. Ozukum said NSCN (I-M) and the six political groups were “very positive” in supporting the civil societies for a solution before election. He said the NH team, which was in Delhi since January 17, had met home minister Rajnath Singh, the six Naga political groups and NSCN (I-M). He said NH team will also be meeting interlocutor R.N Ravi
2 M’laya churches reject tourism package Shillong, Jan 20 (PTI): Two major churches in Meghalaya have decided not to avail of a Rs 70-crore package announced by the Centre for development of places of worship in the state. The Catholic Church and the Mawkhar Presbyterian Church have said they would give a miss to the package announced by Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons on January 8. The Parish Pastoral Council of the Cathedral of Mary Help of Christians (Catholic Church), in a statement issued yesterday, said it has not applied for any financial aid from the Centre. “We have not applied for any financial assistance from the government for face-lifting of the Cathedral. The ongoing face-
lifting is being carried out solely through the generous contributions of the faithful,” it said. Barnabas Nongbah, the council’s secretary, said the announcement of such a package ahead of elections in the state is not welcome, as it could indirectly bring the church in electoral politics.
2 held on kidnapping charges DIMAPUR, JAN 20 (NPN): Two persons have been arrested by Dimapur police on charges of kidnapping a trader in Dimapur on January 19, 2018. According to Dimapur police PRO, the east police station received information at around 2 p.m about the abduction of a businessman from his shop at MP Road, Dimapur by some unknown miscreants. Subsequently, the police swung into action and verified the spot from where the victim had been abducted. After verification, PRO said it was revealed that one Subash Kumar Jain (45), proprietor of Amar Agency (Garment shop), had reportedly gone missing from his shop at around 12:30 p.m. However, police said no one could provide any information about the victim or the miscreants. Later, PRO said CCTV footage from a few locations were checked and one suspected vehicle, Maruti Swift car (AS01-9353), was
identified. Accordingly, the vehicle particulars were passed on to agencies on surveillance duty in various areas. Finally, while conducting search and enquiry, the suspected vehicle was intercepted near Aoyimiti village junction at around 5 p.m with two NSCN (I-M) cadres on board the vehicle. The two were identified as Toki Achumi (23) Rajapeyu and Khetoho Jakhalu (23) Khapur. PRO said both were presently attached to Khekuto Jakhalu, secretary crime cell (LO) NSCN (I-M). The duo were arrested and produced at East police station along with the seized vehicle. The arrested accused revealed they had already released the victim Subash Kumar Jain around the Purana Bazaar area, PRO said, adding that they voluntarily accepted their involvement in the crime. In this connection, a case has been registered with East PS and further investigation is on, PRO said.
“There was no communication made between the ministry and the church before and after the announcement by Tourism Minister K J Alphons, and that the consultants had not officially visited the premises till date,” Nongbah said. Meghalaya is set to go to polls on February 27. The Mawkhar Presbyterian Church has made it clear they are not a party to the decision taken by the government, and do not wish to avail the package. Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons had announced the package for development of places of worship across the state, under the ‘Swadesh Darshan’ scheme of the Ministry. A total of 48 places of worship have been included under the scheme.
and other officials soon. He lamented that the Home Minister had blamed ECI for announcing the elections since ECI was also a man-made constitutional body even if it was an autonomous body. Ozukum said such attitude only showed the insincerity of the government of India in solving the Naga political issue. He said Singh assured NH that the political talks would continue even if the elections were conducted. Ozukum recalled that the prime minister assured to solve the Naga problem within 18 months of assuming office but now three years have passed. He also recalled that Ravi and Rajnath had said solution could not be possible before elections in Assam and Manipur were held. Ozukum said during the time the Nagas have been waiting for a solution, the BJP had come to power in both Manipur and Assam while the tenure of the BJP alliance with NPF in Nagaland was coming to an end. For these reasons, Ozukum said that NH would continue to pressurize the Centre to defer the elections.
Vikho-o quits NLA and NPF Correspondent
KOHIMA, JAN 20 (NPN): Advisor Mechanical Engineering and NSMDC, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshu MLA, resigned from Nagaland Legislative Assembly today “with immediate effect”. His resignation letter was addressed to the NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier. He also resigned from primary, active and all other memberships of the NPF party. Er. Yhosu contested from 14 Southern Angami-I AC and had won the election in 2008 and 2013 with NPF tickets. Earlier Y.Patton resigned from the NLA on January 9 while another member passed away reducing the 12th NLA to 57 members.
WASHINGTON, JAN 20 (PTI): The US government officially shutdown today for the first time in five years after the Senate rejected a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government running, marking a chaotic end to Donald Trump’s first year as president. The shutdown began at 12:01 am (local time) after a few Republicans joined Democrats in blocking the crucial measure would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies. Tr ump blamed the Democrats for the shutdown which comes exactly a year after he was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. “Dems want a shutdown in order to help diminish the great success of the tax cuts, and what they are doing for our booming economy,” he said. Despite last minute bipartisan meetings, the bill to fund the government until February 16 did not receive the required 60 votes. The Senate voted 50-48 to block the stopgap funding measure. The short-term spending bill was passed by the House on Thursday. This
is part of the Democrats strategy to force President Trump and the Republicans to negotiate with them on illegal immigrants who are facing deportation. The effect of the shutdown will be felt most from Monday when the federal government employees will not be able to join for their work and be forced to stay at home without pay. It is estimated that more than 800,000 federal employees will be furloughed and only the essential services will remain open. The last time that a government shutdown happened was in 2013 under Obama. Earlier in the day, the Office of Management of Budget said it was preparing for “what we’re calling the Schumer Shutdown”. The Director of Office of Management of Budget Mick Mulvaney told reporters that efforts were being made to have the government shutdown less impactful than it was in 2013. “We’re going to manage the shutdown differently. We are not going to weaponize it. We’re not going to try and hurt people, especially people having to work for
this federal government. But we still need Congress to appropriate the funds,” he said. Military will still go to work, the border will still be patrolled, fire folks will still be fighting the fires and the parks will be open. But in each of these cases people will not be paid, Mulvaney said. Fanny and Freddy will be open, the post office will be open, the TSA will be open, but again all of these people will be working for nothing, which is simply not fair, he said. US Postal Services will be working. However, this is for the first time in recent history that a shutdown has taken place when both the House and the Senate as well as the White House is controlled by the same party. “This is completely unfair and uncompassionate for my Democratic colleagues to filibuster government funding, harm our troops, and jeopardise health coverage for nine million children because extreme elements of their base want illegal immigration to crowd out every other priority,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said.
5 districts to experience load-shedding DIMAPUR, JAN 20 (NPN): Mokokchung, Tuensang, Mon, Zunheboto and Longleng districts under Mokokchung Transmission Division may experience frequent and unscheduled load shedding. A press release from AE, Mokokchung Transmission Division said this was due to damages caused by the fire that broke out at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), in Dimapur on January 15. This necessitated the diversion of load for
the Kohima load centre from Dimapur to Mokokchung. The load centre is restricted to draw only 50MW during the shutdown period of Doyang Hydro Electric Project from 7:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m, everyday. The release requested all affected consumers to kindly bear with the inconvenience. Meanwhile, PGCIL chief manager, P. Bora informed Nagaland Post it would take at least two weeks to fully repair the damages at the Dimapur centre.
CEO Nagaland calls meeting with media DIMAPUR, JAN 20 (NPN): Chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland has informed all print and electronic media in the state that a meeting will be held on January 22 at 11 a.m in the conference hall, DC office Kohima. In a circular, CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, stated that the meeting had been convened with regard to the instructions of ECI
on advertisement and Paid News and the guideline issued by ECI, PCI and NBSA on media related matters. CEO also requested the following to attend the meeting: members of the state level media certification and monitoring committee; members of the state level committee to entertain applications for certification for advertisement of political
parties and candidates; station directors, AIR/Doordarshan, Kohima; media & communication officer, PIB, Kohima and representatives from all local dailies/ news channels. Pol parties meet: CEO Nagaland has also called a meeting with representative of all political parties on January 23, 11 a.m in the conference hall of DC Kohima.
KL Chishi Teenage pregnancies on the rise in NE: Report resigns from INC Imphal, Jan 20 (Agencies): In a recent study conducted by National Family Health Survey, teenage pregnancy–share of women aged 15-19 years in India had decline in the rest of India, with some of the country’s poorest states registering the highest drops however three states in the northeast region registered an increase, according to an analysis of newly released data. While teenage pregnancy dropped by more than 10 percentage points between the 2005-06 and 2015-16 rounds of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, it rose by less than half a percentage point in Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur. A t 0 . 3 p e r c e n t a ge points, Tripura and Meghalaya saw the highest rise between 2005-06 and 2015-16 rounds. While the rate of teenage pregnancy in Tripura rose to 18.8% in 2015-16 from 18.5% in
2005-06, it increased to 8.6% from 8.3% in Meghalaya. Manipur saw the rate increase by 0.1 percentage points to 7.4% in 2015-16 from 7.3% in 2005-06. Overall, teenage pregnancy in India fell by 8.1 percentage points to 7.9% in 2015-16 from 16% in 2005-06. At 15.6 percentage points, teenage pregnancy declined the most in Jharkhand to 11.9% in 201516 from 27.5% in 2005-06. Tr i p u r a r e p l a c e d
Jharkhand as the state with the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in 2015-16. West Bengal, which had the second highest rate at 25.3% in 2005-06, remained second in 2015-16 with a teenage pregnancy rate of 18.3%–down 7 percentage points. Bihar (12.8 percentage points) and Uttar Pradesh (10.5 percentage points) saw the second and third highest drops. Teenage pregnancy among Hindus fell the most
at 8.6 percentage points between 2005-06 and 201516. Muslims (7 percentage points) and Buddhist/NeoBuddhists (6.9 percentage points) saw the second and third highest drops. Among communities, scheduled castes (SCs) and tribes (STs)–discriminated communities eligible for affirmative action–witnessed the largest fall in the period. While teenage pregnancy fell by 11 percentage points to 8.8% in 2015-16 from 19.8% in 2005-06 for SCs, it decreased by 10.6 percentage points to 10.5% from 21.1% for the STs. The difference in teenage pregnancy rates between urban and rural areas fell to 4.2 percentage points in 2015-16 from 10.4 percentage points in 2005-06. While rural areas saw a drop of 9.9 percentage points from 19.1% to 9.2% in 11 years to 2015-16, urban areas witnessed a drop of 3.7 percentage points to 5% from 8.7%.
DIMAPUR, JAN 20 (NPN): Former chief minister of Nagaland and veteran Congress leader, KL Chishi, on Saturday tendered his resignation from all levels of the Indian National Congress (INC) with immediate effect. His resignation comes two days after AICC president, Rahul Gandhi, approved a coordination committee for the ensuing assembly elections in Nagaland in which Chishi is also a member. In his resignation letter addressed to NPCC president, Chishi said he could not continue to remain in the INC anymore in view of the “trust deficit” despite repeated submission and advice to the appropriate authority of the INC for over one year. Chishi said he was therefore tendering his resignation from all party responsibilities and from the primary membership of the party. Meanwhile, Chishi has called for a press conference on Sunday at his Chekiye village residence at 1 p.m. K Y M C
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Nagas have lost Christian consciousness: Dr. Kiyeho
Speaker Dr. Kiyeho Yeptho (Inset). Section of the crowd in the conference. DIMAPUR: Speaking at the general conference of the Nagaland Christian Revival Church Youth Fellowship (NCRCYF) under the theme, “Life in Christ” on Thursday, principal of Living Bible College, Ayinato, Vihokhu Dimapur, Dr. KiyehoYeptho said that “Nagas have lost Christian consciousness”. Dr. Kiyeho said that there have been no tangible developments in Nagaland and that Nagas
were doomed because they have lost the “spiritual voice” and had forgotten the “Life in Christ”. Basing his message on Phillippians 4, Dr Kiyeho said that Life in Christ assured people the possibility of living a peaceful life even in the midst of sorrows and struggles. He added that one who found life in Christ would find a life of “indestructible joy”. He said that this indestructible joy
was possible for those who lived in Christ and found answers to their existential questions in the Bible. Further, Dr. Kiyeho said that Nagas should tell their leaders and various factions that they cannot “claim to live in peace with Christ, when they live in conflict with others around them”. He asserted that Nagas should agree with one another just as Paul had urged the Euodias and Syntyche to be of the
BJP welcomes 2 intending candidates
BJP intending candidates with Kiren Rijiju in Guwahati. DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland state unit has welcomed two intending candidates -- V Kashiho Sangtam (59 Seyochung Sitimi A/C) and H Kehovi (33 Suruhoto A/C) -- into its fold. BJP Nagaland through its media cell
stated that the two joined the party on January 19, 2018 in Guwahati in the presence of union minister of state (MoS) for home and BJP election in-charge for Nagaland, Kiren Rijiju, and BJP state unit president, Visasolie Lhoungu. BJP media cell maintained that “shortly
many significant developments” would take place in the state in favour of the party. BJP also reminded the party resolution, adopted at state executive meeting in Mokokchung, regarding “an open door policy” to welcome any new entrants in the party without any pre-condition.
34th LBA general annual meeting underway DIMAPUR: The 34th general annual meeting of Liangmai Baptist Association (LBA) is under way at Liangmai Baptist Church Dimapur from January 19 to 21 under the theme, “unite in Christ Jesus”. According to DIPR report, the programme highlights included N.K. Joseph development secretary, Amos Ngamta,
pastor Peren Town, Wichampiu Nchang, youth secretary and Axon Pamai, women secretary LBA. In the inaugural service pastor as well as LBA president N. Silubo Zeliang encouraged the delegates and expressed his gratitude the churches for cooperating with the LBA mission center.
“same mind in the Lord” as in Phillippians 4. Earlier, the inaugural service was lead by associate pastor, Youth, NCRC Ao Mkg town, welcome address by chairman, NCRC Sumi Council, D. Jambo Sema, special song by NCRC Zeliang Youth, presidential address by president, NCRCYF, Hosheto Awomi, choir for the evening was Angami CRYA and scripture was read by Nyanha Konyak. Hymnal leader was assistant music secretary, NCRCYF, Ketholuzo Khesoh with Vevoto Ringa as pianist, while worship was led by Mezhusevi Zutso and greetings was delivered by NCRC president, Rev. Dr. N. Paphino. It may be noted that the conference which is being held at Agri Expo would culminate on January 21. Speakers of the event would be NCRC mission director, Rev. Dr. Imchayanger and Dr. Kiyeho Yeptho, while resource person would be speaker and trainer of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM), Dr. Kethoser (Aniu) Kevichusa.
DC Mkg directs on licensed arms & ammunitions DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) & district election officer (DEO) Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal has ordered all the licensed arms holders to deposit their arms and ammunitions to the concerned police stations within a period of seven days. According to DIPR report, DC said the prevailing law and order situation has been reviewed and examined minutely in view of the announcement of election to the 13th state legislative assembly elections and it was necessary to keep all the licensed arms in safe custody of police stations to ensure maintenance of law and order during election in the district. It informed that any individual wishing to appeal against this order may submit written justification for retaining his/her licensed arms to the Deputy commissioner on all office working days. The order further said that the deposited arms and ammunitions may be withdrawn one week after the declaration of the election result.
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LOU/DHEP, NEEPCO Ltd elects new team; resolves DIMAPUR: Meeting-cum-election of LOU/DHEP NEEPCO comprising of all 17 land affected village chairmen/head GB/ executive members was held at NRC hall Doyang, Wokha on January 16, chaired by president Englan Range Village Council Union, Yanpothung Shitiri and chairman Sanis Village Council, N. Nzanthung Murry as seasonal chairman and secretary. A press release by LOU/ DHEP, NEEPCO Ltd. Doyang election commissioner Pichamo Yanthan stated that out of the 17 land affected villages, 14 villages represented by council chairmen/ head GB along with their respective executive members of LOU/ DHEP Doyang elected Rhanbemo Odyuo of New Riphyim village as president of LOU/DHEP for the tenure 2018-2023. During the meeting the house also resolved that any individual(s) trying to create any unwanted situation nor trying to convene for a meeting for the formation of LOU/DHEP NEEPCO Ltd would be held solely responsible in solving the long pending issues regarding the 17 land affected villages of LOU/DHEP which was more than a decade. The house further appealed to all the land affected villages to co-operate in order to solve the pending issues for the land affected villages and Lothas in particular and the Nagas in general.
news in Brief PHH ration card holders of Purana Bazar informed: All the PHH ration card holders of Purana Bazar are informed that there would be a distribution of PHH rice on January 23 at the council hall Purana Bazar. All the concerned card holders have been informed to come and collect the rice according to timing mentioned: Model Colony 7 a.m to 10 a.m; Jorapukhri 10 a.m to 11 a.m; New Colony 11 a.m to 12 a.m; Mt View Colony 12 p.m to 1 p.m; Middle Colony 1 p.m to 2 p.m and High School Colony from 2 p.m to 3 p.m. NASU elects new office bearers: Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) has elected its new team of office bearers for the tenure 2018-19 on January 20. The new team would be led by Yepeto Aye as president, Kaka Holo as general secretary, Aghatoli Zhimo as finance secretary along with 12 other executive members. DC & DEO Kiphire informs on MCC: With the announcement of the general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly by the Election Commission of India on January 18, and in pursuance of the chief electoral officer press release on January 18, the deputy commissioner and district election officer Kiphire has informed to all concerned that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the guidance of political parties and candidates comes into force with immediate effect throughout Kiphire district and would be in force till the completion of the election process. The political parties, intending candidates, government department/establishment and general public have been informed to take note of the same and adhere strictly to the model code of conduct and extend cooperation to the district election machinery to ensure peaceful conduct of the general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
DC & DEO Peren holds meeting on election
DIMAPUR: Sensitization of different committees on election began at Peren, with Smita Sarangi, district election officer and deputy commissioner, Peren chairing the meetings on January19. DIPR reported that DC & DEO apprised the election expenditure monitoring committee about their duties which should start within 72 hours of announcement of the election. She made a special reference of all election related issues and complaints which will be coordinated by
a control room set up for the purpose. She also apprised the members that as a government servant everyone was bound by duties and deputed to election commission till the completion of the process. She also requested the members to be thorough with their own assigned duties. Earlier in the day, DC & DEO Peren also had a meeting with all the sector magistrates of 6-Tening and 7-Peren assembly constituency at the Old DC office.
DC & DEO Dmu briefs editors of print media and others DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) and district election officer (DEO) Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel convened a meeting of the editors of print media Dimapur, proprietors of cable TV and printing presses on January 20, in the conference hall of DC Dimapur. According to DIPR report, during the meeting, DC Dimapur along with AEO Dimapur briefed all concerned about the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to be adhered to with regard to advertisement, paid
DC & DEO Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel briefing editors/representatives of print media, proprietors of cable TV and printing presses of Dimapur on January 20. (DIPR)
news, telecast of politi- of the law. The members and DEO Dimapur, and cal news and printing of present in the meeting clari- assistant election officer pamplets as per provisions fied their doubts from DC Dimapur, Rolland Merry.
ATMA-Dhansiripar block organizes ‘Kisan Gosthi’
Farmers and ATMA officials.
DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Dhansiripar block organised “Kisan Gosthi” on January 19 at AK industrial village. A press release by ATMA Dhan-
siripar block stated that during the event, the farmers were enlightened about the functions and activities of ATMA being carried out under Dhansiripar block by BTM (ATMA), Moainla. She informed the farmers
about insects and diseases of different vegetable crops and advised them for use of suitable pest management practices in proper time. She also advocated the use of poly-house for raising healthy nursery and emphasis was given on use of FYM, green manure and crop rotation. She further encouraged the farmers to think beyond the present situation and put effort in transforming their lives. Field visit was carried out with an objective to provide technical know-how to the farmers regarding management of vegetable crops based on weather, soil and water for increasing crop productivity. Altogether 18 farmers attended the Gosthi wherein small tools for weeding and hoeing were distributed to the farmers.
NSCN (I-M) holds joint consultative meet Organisations condemn shooting incident in Wka
Angami and Chakhesang “national workers” at the joint consultative meet.
D I M A P U R , JA N 2 0 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that a joint consultative meeting of the Angami and Chakhesang “national workers” was held on January 19, 2018. It stated that purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the eternal bond of brotherhood and K
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also to reach out to all the Naga brothers and sisters everywhere in the same spirit. According to MIP, the meeting was attended by collective leadership members, “lieut. col. (retd.)” Neipfupe Venuh and KK Angami, along with a host of steering committee ex-
ecutive members, steering committee members, kilonsers, deputy kilonsers, tatars and regional authorities. MIP stated that Angami and Chakhesang “national workers” extended their “full unconditional support” to the collective leadership led by “Gen.
(retd.)” Kholi Konyak, the vice-president and the Ato Kilonser, Th. Muivah. Further, MIP stated that the meeting reaffirmed its support to August 3, 2015 Framework Agreement signed by the NSCN leaders (Late) Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah with the Government of India.
DIMAPUR: Various organisations in Wokha have condemned the barbaric and inhuman act meted out by a group of miscreants towards Etsorhomo Yanthan and his family on January 18. HVYE and YHO: Humtso Village Yanthan Ekhung (HVYE) and Yanthan Hungjantaren Okho (YHO) in a condemnation note by YHO president Janbemo Yanthan, chairman HVYE Yibemo Yanthan and GB ‘C’ khel Humtso village Nsemo Yanthan stated that a group of miscreant led by Tumchobemo Kikon, son of late Sungroshan Kikon of Longsa village, resident of Vungotchu Colony Wokha Town forcibly entered the residence of Etsorhomo Yanthan. The miscreants then attacked the family members with wood, iron rod and a pistol injuring Etsorhomo and his son Thungjanbemo and also damaged two motorcycles. During the scuffle Tumchobemo Kikon took out a pistol and shot three times in the head, neck and chest grievously injuring Renbithung Yanthan, son of Etsorhomo Yanthan. HVYE and YHO have urged upon the law enforcing agencies not to take the matter lightly but to arrest all the culprits at the earliest
and award stringent punishment as per the law. LSU and WCSU: The Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) and Wokha Circle Students’ Union (WCSU) in a joint condemnation by LSU president Lipemo M. Tsopoe and WCSU president Limhathung Y. Ezung strongly appealed to the law enforcing agencies to book the culprits evolved in connection to the crime committed at the earliest and award befitting punishment as per the law of the land. HSU: The Humtso Students’ Union (HSU) in a condemnation note stated that while the whole Naga society was striving for peace, such heinous and territories act of violence is to be condemned by one and all. The Humtso Students’ Union urged the authorities to nap those responsible and serve them befitting punishment as per the law of the land. HVYO: Humtso Village Youth Organization (HVYO) strongly appealed to all section of society and right thinking citizens to condemn and book the culprits with befitting punishment. HUWT: Humtso Union Wokha Town (HUWT) in a condemnation
note by chairman Yilobemo Humtsoe and secretary, Nyimthungo Yanthan has condemned the attempt to murder one of its bonafide member. HUWT also appealed the district police force and administration to take up the matter seriously and arrest the culprit at the earliest to avoid any untoward incidents. GA/Project Colony Wokha Town: GA/Project Colony Union, Eloe Ekhung and GA/Project Youth Organisation (GAPYO) in a joint comdemnation by chairman GA/Project Colony Union, Wokha Town chairman Phyobemo Ngullie, general secretary V. John Patton, Eloe Ekhung GA/Project Colony Ruth Ngullie and GAPYO president Lavung Yanthan urged the concern authority to immediately book the culprits and award severe punishment as per the law. KNRU: The Kohima Nyiro Range Union (KNRU) in a condemnation note expressed shock and terms the incident as “senseless and demonic”. The union stated that the ugly incident showed that Vincent Pichamo Kikon does not deserve to be called “husband”. KNRU urged law enforcing agencies to take necessary action as per the law of the land. K
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Aizawl
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Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal
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Itanagar Sunshine and nice
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Shillong Hazy sunshine
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Dimapur Sunny and pleasant
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Kohima
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Tuensang Mostly sunny and cooler
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Mkg Wokha
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Zunheboto Mostly sunny and cooler
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DMC members Pro Rural Dimapur and the beneficiaries after the distribution programme at River Belt colony on Saturday. (NP)
Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, JAN 20 (NPN) : As part of its effort to make Dimapur Municipal Council area ‘dust bin free zone’, Pro Rural Dimapur based NGO in collaboration with DMC launched “Project garbage to gold” on Saturday at River Belt Colony Dimapur. Launching the project, DMC distributed 50 kitchen waste bins for household waste composing to residents of River Belt colony at a brief programme held at the community hall. According to DMC liaison officer, Ganesh Kumar, River Belt colony has been given
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the first opportunity for emerging as the winner of the ‘Cleanest colony competition 2017’. He said that remainig colonies would also be covered in the coming days. On December 4, 2017 DMC administrator Moa Sangtam has announced to launch a project to convert household and kitchen waste into manure from January 2018. The Pro Rural explained that to turn the garbage into useful product, the biodegradable waste has to be separated in a container provided by the DMC and Pro Rural, sprinkle the powder provided and cover the container with a
plank of wood to help retain moisture and heat. Every few days, the biodegradable waste can be piled in the container, added with the powder and continue this procedure, explained the Pro Rural team. The water accumulated in the container by the waste can be use for watering plants, cleaning drains and kitchen sink while the waste can be used for garden manure. It may be noted that the DMC had also imparted training to the residents especially to the women folk on how to use the kitchen waste dustbins.
DBSU to conduct painting competition
DIMAPUR: Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union (DBSU) would be conducting painting competition under different themes on the occasion of 69th Republic Day at Durga Mandir, Millinium Market Dimapur on January 26, 8:30 am onwards. A press release by Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union stated that the themes for the competition would be “Northeast representing the nation/ Swachata hi Sundarta” for the age group of 11 years to 15 years; “child rights/women empowerment” for the age group of 16 to 18 years; “communal raids between India and different countries/ secularism” for participants of age 19 years and above. There isn’t any specific theme for the age group of 6 to 10 years and they could paint anything. Registration has been kept at Rs. 100 per participant. The last day for registration would be January 24. For more information one may contact DBSU at 8259895514/8787374539 /8131910722.
DAKK general meeting held at Diphupar village
Khriehu Liezietsu MLA speaking during the DAKK general meeting held on January 20 at Diphupar.
DIMAPUR: The Diphupar Area Kewhimia Krotho (DAKK) held its general meeting at Diphupar local ground with Khriehu Liezietsu MLA as the chief guest on January 20. A press release by DAKK president K. Kezha Dzuvichu and secretary general, Mhasikhoto Phewhuo stated that Khriehu in his speech encouraged the gathering to come forward in unity and to have more such not only to bring togetherness but also to remind about traditional roots. He also encouraged the gathering to visit and
participate more in the Kohima village events too. He lauded the Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) for their work done during the last Kohima Village Village Sport Association (KVSA) meet 2018. He exhorted the gathering to be proud of being a part the largest village in Asia and to keep the banner of the Kewhimia flying high with the blessing of Almighty God. T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Ezabel Solo and Neivinuo Dzuvichu, while Akhrie Pewhhuo, president Diphupar Ke-
whimia Krotho (DKK) said the invocation prayer, Khriesavilie Sekhose, president Chumukedima Kewhimia Krotho exhorted the gathering. Special numbers were presented by Viketouzo Khruomo, Lenuo Dzuvichu, Diphupar Kewhimia Youth and the Diphupar Kewhimia Krotho. The former team of DAKK bearers led by president K. Kezha Dzuvichu and Mhasikhoto Phewhuo general secretary were re-elected to lead new tenure of 2018-2021 with unit general consensus. Altogether 350 members attended the meeting.
CCA workshop held at Aliba village Kohima Press Club observes 17th foundation day
Participants at the CCA workshop.
DIMAPUR: Two-day workshop on community conserved area management plan preparation was held at Aliba village from January 19 to 20, wherein four community conserved areas (CCAs) of Aliba, Mangmetong, Kinunger and Chungtia villages in Mokokchung district participated. A press release by
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), Guwahati stated that as per the report Mokokchung district has 54 community conserved areas. The management plan workshop was organised by FES with an objective to assist these villages to develop a long term conservation plan for strengthening the management and governance of
their community conserved areas. During the two-day long workshop through participatory process the broad components of the management plan was prepared using a framework developed jointly by FES and Nagaland Empowerment of People through economic development (NEPED).
DIMAPUR: Kohima Press Club (KPC) observed its 17th foundation day on January 20 by organizing a programme at the conference hall of Congress Bhavan, Kohima. A press release by KPC general secretary, Alice Yhoshü stated that KPC president Xavier Rutsa in his presidential address shared in brief the history of the club. He said the KPC was formed in 2001 by few members of the fourth estate and it became the oldest Press Club in the state. The KPC, which humbly began with a small number of members, has evolved into a strong body with 56 registered members from both print and electronic media today, Rutsa said. He acknowledged the pioneers of the club and all the members for rendering their active support and cooperation to the fraternity on all occasions. During the programme, senior members of the Press
KPC members and other media persons at the foundation day.
Club, Oken Jeet Sandham and Narain B. Sagar delivered brief speeches and shared their concerns for the welfare of the club and its members. They also encouraged the members of the club to uphold jour-
nalistic ethics and execute fair reporting during the forthcoming Nagaland Assembly Election 2018. Earlier, KPC member Rana Chetri prayed for the gathering while KPC general secretary Alice Yhoshü
and treasurer Ng. Solomon Sha delivered their respective annual reports. The programme was chaired by KPC member, Vishü Rita Krocha. Altogether, 34 members and well wishers of the club attended the
programme. KPC also extended gratitude to the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee for letting the Press Club use its conference hall to conduct the foundation day programme.
Leo Club undertakes projects on ‘Makar Sakranti’ Payment of DR to pensioners
DIMAPUR: Leo Club of Dimapur (LCD) on the occasion of “Makar Sakranti” completed three different projects on January 14. A press release by LCD PRO, Ankit Paharia stated that the projects were winter relief, Leo Club members during their project undertaking.
whereby war m cloths etc were distributed to around 150 people in slum areas; hunger relief where food was served to 200 people in slum areas and spreading happiness where around 50 to 50 children were given kites and eatables.
Day-2 of ongoing ACRWA convention DIMAPUR: The second-day of the ongoing 55thAngami Christian Revival Women Association (ACRWA) convention, hosted by CRC Mengujuma witnessed a large number of delegates from all the five sub-councils under ACRCC. A press release by media and publicity 55th AC RWA C o nve n t i o n , Sivi Mor stated that the second session was led by BasanguiiYashii, vice chairperson ACRWA with Angami CRC Dimapur as the session choir. The speaker for the session was Neilhousienuo Chakriinuo, executive member KTCRWA. The speaker dwelt meticulously on the topic “Jesus set you free”. The session was followed by executive meeting where various agenK Y M C
One of the speakers during the programme.
das pertaining to ACRWA mission plans and visions were thoroughly deliberated. The third session in
the evening was to be led by Neikehenuo Sekhose, treasurer ACRWA with the session speaker Rev. Dr.
DIMAPUR: With the introduction of the Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 2017, State government has granted the Dearness Relief (DR) to the State government pensioners/ family pensioners. According to DIPR, the payment will be made under
the Nagaland Services (Revision of Pay) Rules, 2017 at the following rates. With effect from 01.06.2017: 4%, with effect from 01.07.2017: 5% while payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In this regard, Principal
Accountant General, Nagaland, has been requested to circulate this O.M. to the Accountants General of all States so that Pensioners of the Government of Nagaland drawing pensions under their jurisdiction may be authorized for payment of this relief at the earliest.
DC & DEO Dimapur constitutes committee
DIMAPUR: Consequent upon the announcement of General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018, deputy commissioner and district election officer Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel has in an order, constituted a Committee comprising of the following officers with immediate effect till the completion of the election. According to DIPR report, the off i c e r s a r e P D, D R DA Dimapur (Chairman) 9436008449/8575428449; Rahul Mali, IAS (nodal officer for EEM) convenor Luozilie Sanchu, executive 9284488068 and district secretary ACRCC. The treasury officer, Dimapur convention would culmi- (member) 8974344929. nate on January 21. The Committee shall
suo-motto examine case of seizure made by police, SST& FST and also look into matters of FIR/ case registered against this seizure. The committee would also find out whether the seizure links with any party/ candidate and the same should be informed to the expenditure observer and DC & DEO. The order stated that all information pertaining to release of cash would be maintained by nodal officer EEM (Election Expenditure Monitoring). Further, it informed that should the release of the cash was more than Rs.10 lakh, then it had to be informed accordingly to the Income Tax authority, the order stated. K Y M C
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Shillong, Jan 20: Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad has sent a reminder to the Election Commission seeking its views on the disqualification of 17 state legislators who resigned as Parliamentary Secretaries after an adverse High Court verdict, a Raj Bhavan official said on Saturday. On November 10, the Meghalaya High Court held invalid the state law providing for appointment of parliamentary secretaries in the state, but left it to the Governor to determine the disqualification of the post-holders from the assembly. “The Governor had sometime a week ago sent a reminder to the Commission, as required under Article 192 (2) of the Constitution after the Meghalaya High Court held as invalid the state law providing for the appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries,” the
official said. Prasad had referred the matter to the Election Commission on November 16 However, the Election Commission is yet to submit its views to Prasad on the matter. In fact, Chief Election Commissioner, Achal Kumar Joti had told journalists here in Meghalaya last month that the Election Commission was examining the matter referred by Meghalaya Governor on the High Court order. “The matter was being examined legally and the Commission was taking inputs from the state government. An appropriate decision will be taken,” Joti had stated. On Friday, the Election Commission recommended disqualification of 20 of its MLAs for holding office of profit as Parliamentary Secretaries, The verdict by a division bench of Chief Justice
Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Ved Prakash Vaish came on a public interest litigation by state resident Madal Sumer, challenging the “extra constitutional and illegal” appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries Following the court’s verdict, Sumer submitted a representation to Governor Prasad for the disqualification of the legislators named in the PIL, citing that “they are no longer legislators for holding the office of profit”. Sumer urged the Governor to exercise his powers under Article 192 and to take a decision on the disqualification. However, 10 of the 17 legislators, who quit as Parliamentary Secretaries following the High Court verdict, have said that there is no ground for their disqualification as MLAs. Sujit Dey, counsel for the 10 legislators, said the issue of disqualification has become “infructuous” since
the post of Parliamentary Secretary itself has ceased to exist, and all Parliamentary Secretaries had immediately resigned after the High Court verdict. Hours after the November 9 verdict, these 17 Parliamentary Secretaries quit their posts. On March 12, 2013, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma had administered oath of office to 18 MLAs as Parliamentary Secretaries to assist the 12 Ministers after the Congress retained power in assembly elections. Independent legislator Lamboklang Mylliem resigned from the post on March 29 last year, citing legal grounds. Parliamentary Secretaries Celestine Lyngdoh and Comingone Ymbon were subsequently made Cabinet Ministers. Elections to the 60member assembly is slated on February 27 and the counting is on March 8.
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Over 230 officials transferred ahead of Tripura election Agartala, Jan 20 (IANS): Ahead of the February 18 polls, over 230 officials, including 10 returning officers, besides police, have been transferred in Tripura to comply with the poll panel’s orders, an official said here on Saturday. In total 180 police officials, 58 civil administration officials, including 10 returning officers, have been transferred since last week in the state, in keeping with the Election Commission’s (EC) orders and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The MCC was enforced by the EC on Thursday. On Friday night, 58 civil administration officials were transferred and asked to join their new postings within 24 hours, an Election official said here. Of the 58, other than the 10 returning officers, six were sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs). Earlier last week, the Tripura Police Authority transferred 180 police officers, including 20 Officersin-Charge (OCs) of police stations and 29 Deputy Superintendent of Police
rank officers. Tripura Chief Electoral Officer Sriram Taranikanti said that altogether 40 all-women polling stations would be set up in 40 of the 60 assembly constituencies in eight districts of the state. “This is the first time in Tripura that so many polling stations would be set up for exclusive deployment of women polling staffs,” the official told the media. Polling will be held in 3,214 polling stations across Tripura. A two-member EC team led by Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain held a series of meetings with senior officials, including Director General of Police Akhil Kumar Sukhla, since Thursday and reviewed the poll preparations. The EC team, which visited all the eight districts during the last three days, left here on Saturday for New Delhi. The poll panel also asked the state authorities to arrest all those persons against whom warrants were pending.
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Bhagwat to address ‘biggestever’ RSS rally in Assam
number of urban centres chosen for the programme to 99. “This New Year has become all the more special with this special gift from the Union government,” he said. With the state capital making it to the list, Arunachal will now have two smart cities. Pasighat in East Siang district of the state was chosen for the project in 2016. “By selecting Itanagar in the
list, the Centre’s intention in developing the frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh has become very clear and positive,” the chief minister said in a statement. The other cities that made the cut yesterday are Bareilly, Moradabad and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, Erode in Tamil Nadu, Bihar Sharif in Bihar, Silvasa in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Diu in Daman and Diu, Kavarati in Lakshadweep.
Drive to check illegal migrants suspended in Jiribam: JCILPS Correspondent
IMPHAL, Jan 20: Jiribam branch of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Saturday expressed concern over suspension of police drive to check entry of illegal migrants into the state in Jiribam district. Manipur government had put police in Jiribam
district on alert to prevent possible spillover of illegal migrants into the state in view of the publication of the first draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. Special teams, led by officers in the rank of Assistant Commandant or Additional Senior SPs, have been deployed at Jiribam Babupara Bazar
and along the Barak river bordering Assam and Mizoram. Besides round the clock patrolling in the border areas, Jiribam police have been carrying out verification in various localities at the border areas. However, all the activities of the police related with the checking of illegal
Phase two of organic farming may surpass 2017 produce: Sikkim CM
Pawan Chamling Gangtok, Jan 20 (PTI): Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has exuded confidence that the second phase of organic farming in the state, which started this month, will surpass the production of last year. The state produced about 80,000 metric ton of various organic vegetables in 2016-17, after it became a fully-organic state. How-
ever, there was a shortfall of around 1,000 metric ton last year, a senior state government official said, adding the expected production this year should meet the deficit. Chamling, during an address at the Sikkim Organic Day 2018 on Thursday, said the second phase will see optimum production of organic vegetables, and excess, if any, would be up for sale outside the state. He called upon the farmers to practise cash-crop farming and advocated the use of medicinal herbs and plants. The chief minister emphasised on the need to maintain kitchen gardens ensure that not a “stretch of rural land” is left barren. Chamling said a total of 14 co-operative apex banks were functional in the state and farmers should make maximum use of the loan facility provided by the Sikkim government. He expressed hope that only organic and local produce will be sold in Sikkim after March 2018.
migrants were suspended few days ago. Taking the matter seriously, Jiribam branch of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, in a statement issued today drew the attention of state chief minister N Biren Singh while urging him not to take the matter lightly. In the statement, the
Case against Mizoram CM for undeclared asset AIZAWL, Jan 20 (Agencies): Lalhriatrenga Chhangte, deputy controller of mines at Indian Bureau of Mines, Kolkata, said in a press conference on Friday that he has filed a case with the chief judicial magistrate of Serchhip district against Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla, accusing him of issuing false affidavits before magistrates while filing his nomination papers. Chhangte alleged that though CM Lal Thanhawla owns a landed property at New Town in Kolkata, he failed to mention this in the affidavit while filing his nominations on 8th November, 2013. “Lal Thanhawla has continued to claim that he had never indulged in corruption but he was among the top ten of the richest chief ministers in the country,” Chhangte said. Meanwhile, the ruling Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) leaders made counter allegations against Chhangte claiming that he was motivated by personal grudges against the CM because Lal Thanhawla had defeated Chhangte’s elder brother, Senior Advocate C. Lalramzauva, three times in the state polls from the Serchhip constituency.
body alleged that police have suspended the drive following influence from the local Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Jiribam district. “If it is true, the local MLA should stop interfering to the police drive,” the statement said while urging the chief minister to note of the matter seriously.
NE youths know India better than most: survey
GUWAHATI, Jan 20 (Agencies): Youths from the northeast are more knowledgeable about the country’s geography when compared to youngsters from many other states of mainland India, as revealed by the latest ‘ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) 2017: Beyond Basics’. Youths from Manipur have performed especially well in the survey. The 2017 edition of ASER, which is India’s largest NGO-run annual survey, focuses on youths aged between 14 to 18 years. The survey was carried out in a total of 28 districts across 24 states of the country this year, covering Kamrup (Assam), Bishnupur (Manipur), Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) and Kohima (Nagaland) in the northeast. While the national average of youths who can
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We the Bharat Scouts & Guides Zunheboto like to acknowledge with deep appreciation and gratitude to each and every individual who helped us financially to attend the Nagaland Bharat Scouts & Guides Golden Jubilee held at Nehrema from 14th – 16th December 2017. 1. Colonel K. Debendra, Commandant 5 Bn Assam Rifles Zunheboto Rs. 10,000/2. MLA Hukavi Zhimomi, Jail, Sc & T, HG and CD, Chairman NKVIB. Rs. 5000/3. MLA Pukhayi, Soil & Water Conservation and NSDMA Rs. 2000/4. Mr. Vikuto Sumi, SDEO, Zunheboto Rs. 2000/We thank everyone and humbly pray that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.
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The President and colleagues of Dimapur Division extend hearty congratulations to 1. Shri Chokriveyi Venyo, Secretary Central, 2) Shri. Thungchanthung Lotha, Secretary Central and 3) Shri. Hotoshe Sumi, Secretary Central who are assigned to Dimapur Division as Asst. Incharges for their elevation and appointment to the post of General Secretaries (Central). The Dimapur Division look forward that they will continue to assist the Division and take the party to greater heights. Itokhu Chophy Er. Rhonthungo Ovung General Secretary President Dimapur Division Dimapur Division
recognize the map of India stands at 86.3%, 91.2% youths from Manipur can recognize the country’s map. Assam (78.8%) fares poorly in this regard. Nagaland does exceptionally in this regard, leaving states from the mainland in its trail with a figure of 94%. In Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, this figure is 82.5%. When asked about India’s capital, Manipur does better than most with its figure of 72.3% beating the national average of 64.1%. Assam has disappointed
in this category as well, recording only a 52.4% success rate. Nagaland (60.6%) performs below the national average in this category as well. In Jaintia Hills, this figure is a lowly 39.1%. When asked to name their own state, 86.5% youths from Manipur are successful, while the national average is 78.6%. Assam (75.5%) performs better than many states. Nagaland (77.5%) fails to reach the national average while Meghalaya also fares poorly, with a figure of 73.8%.
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The Humtso Village Council strongly condemn the 18th January 2018 incident wherein a group of miscreants led by Mr. Tumchobemo Kikon S/o. Mr. Sungroshan Kikon attacked the residence of Mr. Etsorhomo Yanthan of Humtso Village residing at G.A. Colony Wokha Town who along with his two sons were beaten up severely whereaby one of his son sustained bullet injuries. As such the Humtso Village Council urge the administration and police department to arrest the culprit and award befitting punishment at the earliest. Y. Rabenthung Shitiri Chairman Humtso Village Council
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Ita nag ar , Ja n 2 0 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister of State (Independent) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri for including Itanagar in the smart city list. The Centre yesterday selected Itanagar as one of nine new cities for its Smart City Mission, taking the
Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel stand guard at a street ahead of the seventh phase of the Tripura assembly elections in Agartala on Saturday. (PTI)
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Tsungon 6/01/2018 lo Meriyan Village Council yakchia nzontsü ethungta (General Election) 2018 ji tsukona nzontsü thyutasanta ji Community Hall lona khitacho. 1. Meriyan naha NBCC yakchia ‘Clean Election’ campaign ji ekyorong piv to methakcho. 2. Ethungta tsungon ji nchuk noyinga yakchitav tsukona ‘OFFICIALS ON DUTY’ jiang yaka hapo kyon ochia Meriyan yanchüngi nrhorothok to khunga methakcho. 3. Political Party Banner elani Candidate Poster tonkachiv tsukona Village Council yakchia meta piv. Ochona shiang roe sia sana Council yakchia ezub piv to methakcho. 4. 2018 nzontsü ethungta shilo Youth Camp elani Party Office tojo nchonchithokala to methakcho. 5. Candidate topvü thungi oyan chungi na thyutasanta ekhiv tsukona jo chonchiala, tolia Village Council thungina lanchi kako khichev to methakcho. 6. Nzontsü ethungta tsata evamo shilo Political Party elani Candidate yakchia otsi-orang ntsitsache elani soko/mozhü oyan chungi hansi nrheyiche to khunga methakcho. 7. 2018 ethungta shi nkhithung nandang Meriyan (jurisdiction) chungi na okho ochia Picnic nkhithokala to methakcho. 8. Methak yilan shiang yithen chiyio ji tsungon lona benkai tsütsav to methakcho. Alumo Tsopoe G.B. Meriyan Village
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three Northeast states next month. “Close to 50,000 Swayamsevaks will coverage in Guwahati on Sunday for the Samavesh. The meeting will be also attended by religious leaders and some tribal chieftains of the region,” said RSS’ Assam Prachar Pramukh Tirtha Shankar Das. “We had a big gathering in 1994 when 4,000 Swayamsevaks had gathered in the Northeast,” he said, adding that detailed arrangements had been made by the RSS workers for smooth conduct of the event. “We have planned the Samavesh to bring the Swayamsevaks together. All our Swayamsevaks have been working silently in their respective areas. However, we are trying to bring them together as we want to further the degree of cohesion and discipline prevailing among them,” Das said.
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Lawyers take part in a protest to demand justice for the mysterious death of CBI Judge B.H Loya, organized by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (Legal cell) at Panbazar in Guwahati on Saturday. (PTI)
Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is slated to address a rally of around 50,000 swayamsevaks in the Assam capital on Sunday, that is being touted as the biggest conclave of the Hindutva group in the Northeast. Titled “Luitporia Hindu Samavesh”, the event -- also expected to see hundreds of common people participating -- would be the first of its kind organised by the Sangh in Assam and in the entire Northeast region, claimed an RSS leader. Bhagwat will address the RSS workers in the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara area in the city. The Sangh activists believe the event would help spread its message in the entire Northeast and unify various castes and communities residing in the region and is also significant in view of elections to
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2 bombs found near Mahabodhi temple in Bihar; NIA begins probe
NIA team at Mahabodhi temple in Bodha Gaya, Bihar to probe the incident on Saturday. PATNA, JAN 20 (IANS): Two crude bombs were recovered near the Mahabodhi temple in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya district, where Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is camping, prompting authorities to heighten security. An NIA team was at the site on Saturday to probe the incident. The bombs were
found on Friday night, police said. According to district officials, a low intensity bomb blast had taken place near the site where the two crude bombs were recovered on Friday night. Police denied media reports that claimed the bombs were found inside the revered Mahabodhi temple.
“The explosive materials were found in the vicinity of the Kalachakra ground near the temple and kept far away from the temple,” Inspector General of Police, Patna Zone, N.H. Khan said. A senior police official in Bodh Gaya said three suspected persons have been found roaming in Bodh Gaya. Police will
CPI-M in Kerala adamant on not forming secular front to fight BJP, says Congress
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JAN 20 (IANS): The Congress in Kerala on Saturday slammed the CPI-M for “playing spoilsport” in the effort to form a secular front to fight the BJP. Speaking to IANS, state Congress president M.M. Hassan said it is very clear that a section of the CPI-M in Kerala appears adamant that there should be no such front to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “CPI-M party veteran
M.M. Hassan V.S. Achuthanandan has written to the party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury that they should decide on working with the Congress, but Chief Minister Pinarayi
Vijayan, who is all supreme in the party now, does not want it. This is being done purposely to please the BJP, as his SNC Lavalin case has now come up in the Supreme Court. He (Vijayan) is also hoping that by taking this stand, he will get the Centre to help Kerala when it comes to assistance,” said Hassan. The CPI-M central committee meeting is currently underway in Kolkata, and the single point of discussion currently is should they engage in any tie up with the Congress.
identify them soon, he said. The NIA team is to defuse the two crude bombs, police said. “A t e a m o f N I A reached Bodh Gaya and visited the Mahabodhi temple to probe the incident,” a district police official said. A forensic team from Patna was also in Bodh Gaya to investigate the matter. “We have given all the information to the NIA team. And if it requires more information, the state police will provide it,” a senior police officer camping in Bodh Gaya said. Security of foreign monasteries and other sensitive places has also been beefed up and additional security forces deployed. Thousands of the Dalai Lama’s devotees, including Hollywood star Richard Gere, and hundreds of foreign tourists have been staying in Bodh Gaya, where it is peak tourist season now.
Two killed in UP parking lot cave-in L U C K N OW, J A N 2 0 (IANS): Two labourers were killed and an undetermined number feared trapped after a cave-in at an underconstruction parking area in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur on Saturday, police said. A mound of silt and mud caved in while digging was underway for the multi-level parking area’s basement, a police officer said. The incident occurred around afternoon on the busy Mall Road near Narona Square trapping labourers engaged in digging near the LIC Building when all of a sudden the mud mound collapsed.
SC bench headed by CJI to hear Loya case NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (IANS): The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra will hear on Monday two petitions seeking independent probe into the death of Special CBI Court judge B.M. Loya who was holding trial in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shoot out case. The supplementary cause list issued on Saturday lists the petitions by social activist Tehseen Poonawala and Maharashtra-based journalist Bandhuraj Sambhaji Lone before the bench of Chief Justice Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. Earlier, the two petitions were being heard by the bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra. The bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra on January 17 recused itself from hearing the matter after the bench directed that all the documents furnished by the Maharashtra government to the court relating to the death of Judge Loya be shared with the petitioners seeking independent probe.
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Lalu Yadav appears in CBI court in another fodder scam case
RANCHI, JAN 20 (IANS): Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav appeared in a special CBI court of Ranchi in connection with another fodder scam case over fraudulent withdrawal from a treasury here. Besides Lalu Yadav, other accused in the case also appeared in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court. The case relates to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 139.35 crore from Doranda treasury of Ranchi. On Saturday, the
Lalu Yadav court recorded statements of the CBI witnesses. The court has instructed the accused to be present in the court again on January 23. Jailed Lalu Yadav’s trial is
going on a day-to-day basis in two cases of the fodder scam in the CBI courts of Ranchi. The Supreme Court in May last year had directed completion of the trial in nine months. Lalu Yadav was convicted on December 23 last year in a fodder scam case related to fraudulent withdrawal from Deoghar treasury and he was awarded three-and-half years’ imprisonment on January 6. In the first fodder scam case, he was convicted in 2013 and awarded five years’ imprisonment.
6 get death for 2013 Maha honour killings
NASHIK (MAHARASHTRA), JAN 20 (IANS): A court here on Saturday awarded the death sentence to all six convicts in the honour killings of three Dalit youths in Ahmednagar in 2013. Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said the convicts have also been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 20,000 each and directed the government to compensate the victims’ families, though some compensation has already been paid. Those who have been awarded the capital punishment
include: Popat V. Darandale, Ganesh P. Darandale, Prakash V. Darandale, Ramesh V. Darandale, Ashok Nawagire and Sandeep Kurhe. The Dalit youths, including Sachin Gharu, were hacked to death in Sonai village by Popat V. Darandale, the father of a girl with whom Gharu had fallen in love. The others convicted include her brother Ganesh, other relatives and friends of the family. One of the co-accused in the case Ashok R. Phalke was acquitted for lack of sufficient evidence.
4 killed as India, Pak exchange fire on LoC, IB JAMMU, JAN 20 (IANS): Four people, including three civilians and an Indian Army soldier, were killed and over a dozen others injured on Saturday on the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) in relentless ceasefire violations by Pakistan. A soldier, identified as Sepoy Mandeep Singh, was killed in Pakistani firing in the Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch district. District authorities in Jammu confirmed the deaths of three civilians in Pakistani shelling on the
International Border. “Pakistan ceasefire violations on the LoC started at 8.20 a.m. They used small arms and automatics to target Indian positions. Our troops retaliated effectively. However, Sepoy Mandeep Singh, 23, belonging to Punjab, was grievously injured. He later succumbed to his injuries,” Defence Ministry officials said. Earlier, a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper and three civilians were injured in fresh firing by Pakistan Rangers on the IB of the state. Police sources con-
firmed that over a dozen others, including civilians and security personnel, have been injured in Saturday’s escalated violence in the border. “From Akhnoor to R.S. Pura, Pakistan Rangers carried out indiscriminate shelling and firing to target civilian and security facilities. “A BSF trooper sustained injuries in the firing in Pargwal area while three civilians, including a minor girl, sustained injuries in Kanachak area of Akhnoor sector,” a police officer said. The injured have
been shifted to hospital. More than 10,000 residents of border villages have during the last two days migrated from their villages, leaving behind cattle, agricultural fields and homes. On Friday, two security personnel, including an army soldier, and two civilians were killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the LoC and the International Border. Twenty-four others, including two BSF troopers and 22 civilians, were injured in Friday’s shelling and firing by Pakistan troops.
Rajput Youth Brigade warn screening of ‘Padmaavat’
Protesters at Ambala Cantonment on Saturday. AMBALA (HR), JAN 20 (PTI): Activists of the Rajput Youth Brigade today took out a protest march at Ambala Cantonment here against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Padmaavat’, and mounted pressure on cinema hall owners not to screen the film. Jitender Rana, national convener of Rajput youth brigade said that the cinema halls would be ransacked if the movie was screened on January 25. He said that the brigade would not allow
the screening of film ‘Padmaavat’ in theaters at any cost as the movie contained scenes showing character of Rani Padmavati allegedly in poor light. Featuring Dee pika Padukone as Rani Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji, the film got stuck in controversy after various Rajput groups, including Rajput Karni Sena, raised their objections towards the content of the movie.
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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 44 Dimapur, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018
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here is hardly any debate about communalism and casteism in India which have been accentuated by the kind of politics being played out time to time for the sake of reaping political benefits. In India communalism is ingrained as it forms part of the traditional culture of caste and racial prejudices. Caste and communal politics being part of the way of life at it may; becomes a natural course to run when politics is played out. In this, communal and caste politics is being played by almost all political parties but to varying degrees. If the Congress used to be accused of playing its own game of vote bank politics, the BJP has been dubbed as a communal party for its strategy of using hatred and divisions to spread fear and exploit it to its advantage. Other caste-based parties such as the Bahujan Samaj Party(BSP), Shiv Sena (SS) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to name some are also no less guilty of causing divisions within society. Thousands have been killed, maimed, brutalised or uprooted in the name of communalism or casteism in India during the past several decades. India’s birth was bloodied with communal bloodbath that shook the new nation. It is estimated that at least 20 lakh people on both sides were killed in a massacre that even history chose not to record. Even after independence, communalism and casteism continued to claim several thousand lives in a madness that defied explanation. Whether it be the caste wars in the cow belt or communalism in north India and casteism also in some north Indian states, Indian politics has earned an unsavoury reputation. If thousands were killed during the anti-Sikh pogrom in 1984 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, supposedly by Hindus a.k.a. Congress workers or sympathisers; a few thousand muslims were also killed during the 2002 Gujarat pogrom. With gradual exposure to liberalism and modern lifestyles, today the issue of communalism is not as it was in the past. However, communalism continues to defy attempts to rid Indian society of it. Congress party has always prided itself as being secular and liberal. The opposite is said to be the case with the BJP. However there is also a difference with how communalism or casteism or racialism is being perceived today. While communalism is unabashedly embraced by the BJP as much as casteism by BSP or RJD etc or vote bank politics by Congress; most of the political parties today are finding it less profitable to do business with these evil practices. Rather today, it is found more expedient to accuse the other of practising these evils. Today BJP has become “pukka secular” as it calls the Congress “pseudo secular”. However the matter is about the changes that have taken place although there continues to be the “fringe elements” action on the ideology of Hindutva. When the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee(NPCC) slammed BJP for being a communal party and asking other state parties not to have any truck with it; the call hardly sent ripples. It is not that people have embraced BJP but it is about the overuse of ‘communalism’ as a card by a beleaguered Congress which has failed to deliver and reduced to its worst. The Congress cannot hope to revive on this card alone unless it’s leaders realise they have lost the plot.
DailyDevotion Are You Fresh for Everything? Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” —John 3:3 Sometimes we are fresh and eager to attend a prayer meeting, but do we feel that same freshness for such mundane tasks as polishing shoes? Being born again by the Spirit is an unmistakable work of God, as mysterious as the wind, and as surprising as God Himself. We don’t know where it begins— it is hidden away in the depths of our soul. Being born again from above is an enduring, perpetual, and eternal beginning. It provides a freshness all the time in thinking, talking, and living— a continual surprise of the life of God. Staleness is an indication that something in our lives is out of step with God. We say to ourselves, “I have to do this thing or it will never get done.” That is the first sign of staleness. Do we feel fresh this very moment or are we stale, frantically searching our minds for something to do? Freshness is not the result of obedience; it comes from the Holy Spirit. Obedience keeps us “in the light as He is in the light…” (1 John 1:7). Jealously guard your relationship with God. Jesus prayed “that they may be one just as We are one” — with nothing in between (John 17:22). Keep your whole life continually open to Jesus Christ. Don’t pretend to be open with Him. Are you drawing your life from any source other than God Himself? If you are depending on something else as your source of freshness and strength, you will not realize when His power is gone. Being born of the Spirit means much more than we usually think. It gives us new vision and keeps us absolutely fresh for everything through the never-ending supply of the life of God.
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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. ~ Saint Augustine
Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018
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Should India Welcome PM Nagaland for Christ & clean elections Netanyahu With Open Arms? E
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ndia has voted against Israel many times, so what needs to change? When it comes to our foreign policy, India does not rely on a zero-sum game strategy. We trade arms with the Russians and sign defense agreements with the Americans. In 2016 we were officially recognized as a Major Defense Partner of the United States; less than a year later, we negotiated a $10 billion weapons deal with Russia. We also buy oil from both Iran and Saudi Arabia. In fact, Saudi Arabia is our second largest supplier of crude oil and Iran our third — behind Iraq, who in 2017 surprisingly jumped to first place. We work with ideological rivals, geopolitical counterweights and even with those we’ve had historical enmity with. We forge new partnerships where opportunities arise and mend old disputes to gain common ground so we can move forward in a mutually beneficial relationship. From our perspective, foreign relations is not an all-ornothing business. We are willing to work with anyone who is willing to work with us. So when a few of our left-leaning politicians say that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in the country and that they, along with some religious groups, will protest his visit, I cannot help but think that they’re completely oblivious to the last 70 years of India’s foreign relations history. The very fact that Netanyahu is arriving less than a month after India’s U.N. vote against President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem should tell us that even the deepest of feuds need not determine a nation’s foreign engagement. The history of Indo-Israeli relations is a lesson in itself of how foreign diplomacy can work even when you don’t see
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y first vote of thanks goes to the Rengma People and their Tribal, Social and Student Organisations. It is easy to start an agitation for one’s legitimate rights, but hard to abort it midway, to alleviate the suffering of the Common Man. That the Rengma People recognised the plight innocent people faced, due to their Bandh, and decided to suspend it, must be commended. There are two types of Governments around the world, Proactive and Reactive. A Proactive Government forsees possible outcomes in society and takes decisions and acts before things come to a head; whereas a Reactive Government only acts after issues and troubles erupt. Nagaland has made history by having the only INACTIVE GOVERN-
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et us join our hands “concerned citizens”, the time has come and this is the day whether we unite from across the state to decide how to save ourselves or let go as it is without even lifting our feet and allow the evil forces to drag us towards the path of social destruction. Let us stand up and look around our surroundings and remind ourselves once again how our people are going through the burden of corruption, how our houses are filled with educated unemployed youths, in some homes up to three or four graduates. This is social anxiety and depression! Under this kind
eye to eye on every issue. On Nov. 29, 1947, India was one of 13 countries to vote against the U.N. plan to partition Palestine, which would create the State of Israel. Two years later, India, again, voted against Israel, this time on their inclusion in the U.N. Yet, barely a year later, India recognized Israel’s statehood. Four decades of informal, at times friendly, at times icy, relations would go by, but in 1992 India would formally establish bilateral ties with Israel, opening its mission in Tel Aviv. Since then, trade between the Middle Eastern and the South Asian nations has skyrocketed from $200million to more than $4 billion, plus billions-of-dollars-worth military contracts. Last July, Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel, healing old wounds and ushering a new phase in the history of Indo-Israeli relations. Throughout this entire time, India and Israel have still remained at odds on many issues. India has voted several times against Israel in the U.N., maintained economic ties Israel’s nemesis Iran and remained on the Palestinian side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Nevertheless, what India and Israel might disagree on has not prevented them to pursue what they do agree on. Israel — a pioneer in agricultural solutions for harsh environments — has been an indispensable partner to Indian agronomists who are looking for soil-water management solutions to challenging, and often erratic, rainfall patterns. This comes at a time too when India is facing one of its worst agrarian crises, with tens of thousands of farmers committing suicide after losing their livelihood to a combination of droughts and economic setbacks.
India and Israel also face the common scourge of terrorism driven by extremist religious ideologies. As extremists gain adherents within borders and become more sophisticated in their tactics, intelligence sharing and cooperation in counterterrorism operations is paramount for both nations. Moreover, India, who’s in track to have the largest Muslim population in the world and who is a burgeoning pluralistic democracy, can show the way forward for cooperation between cultures and faiths. Though some might accuse Prime Minister Modi of performing a dangerous balancing act by befriending Netanyahu while maintaining ties with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, no one can deny India is one of the few nations in the world which has truly cordial relationships with Israel, the Palestinians and the Arab states. India could very well play a critical role in peacemaking in the Middle East region. When world leaders place litmus tests on bilateral relations they limit their own influence and in turn the potential of their people. Both India and Israel have much to contribute to each other, even when they might sit on opposite ends of the modern world’s most divisive issues. India should welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu with open arms. ( M o s t R e v. J o s e p h D’Souza is the Moderating Bishop of the Good Shepherd Church and Associated Ministries of India. He also serves as the president of the All India Christian Council. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his work as a human rights activist. He is also the founder and international president of the Dalit Freedom Network.) Bishop Joseph D’Souza
lections have been announced and the rat race has begun, with criminalisation in full swing; opposition camps are at it again, as usual. In fact, Dirty Elections began a few months back, and continued through all the condemnation by society. Insanity struck again some days back with two groups clashing. Some papers now report that one person was shot at. During these trying times a Clean-Election proponent was forced to withdraw his candidature. So much for Democracy and Clean Elections in Nagaland! This time we hoped there would be more of Christ and less of Evil in our electoral lives, but we are sadly mistaken. Criminals still rule the roost. Money still pours in, in abundance. This can be seen in the vast number of vehicles (new and second-hand) being distributed in many parts of Nagaland. Wine (not what Jesus made out of water, but the stronger varieties that tickle the brain to lead us to act abnormally and start quarrelling like street dogs - Whisky, Rum, Vodka, etc. for the uninitiated) has already started flowing like water. The deafening chant is, More, More, More! And we have just the people to give them exactly what they want - more money, cars, guns, and booze. Some of our candidates are indeed wise in the ways of the world; and because of these miscreants, the other candidates are forced to do exactly the same or stand to lose their support base. The Church gave its best to cleanse the system of the filth; it is now up to us to follow up. But we have miserably failed, as a People and as a Race. We have not only let the Church down, we have shamed the Lord with our misdeeds. We are not fit to be Christians. It was hoped that some decent, capable people would step up and sacrifice their time and energy for the sad place we today call Nagaland. Rev. Dr. Mazie Nakhro would have been the wonderful start in the cleansing of the filth accumulated in our system, but, it was not to be. He probably came onto the scene too bare; others had already invested too much. So much for Clean Elections! This proponent for Clean Elections came all the way home from so far away, for our youth, only to
be shunted out. With the good Reverend and similar individuals, one also hoped that anti-corruption crusaders like the ACAUT and other organisations would also set up candidates to bring some semblance of change to Nagaland. These are people who will not spend money on criminal rubbish (buying votes, supplying alcohol, etc). These people have it in them to change Nagaland for the better. But, I guess now everyone else is also afraid of being shunted out. Today, dare we dream of a beautiful Nagaland, with the kind of candidates and electorate we have? Criminals who have looted our development funds dry will be re-elected or elected. We are so happy with some of our present Legislators because they have cared for our constituencies. They have visited the ailing, attended every possible wedding or funeral, and donated generously. So, they should be re-elected! But we ignore the fact that these are the people who have looted Nagaland dry and have only thrown the crumbs of their dirty overflowing plates to their electorate. It really is a choice between criminals and clean candidates who will glorify the Lord through development that Nagaland sorely needs. Not all the present or past MLA’s though, are rotten. A few have really done their bit for Nagaland. But these people are vastly outnumbered by crooks. New parties have now sprouted up. Check the candidates! Some have track records of extensive corruption, manipulation, nepotism, etc. If we can reject them and the proven offenders of the present Legislature, we are truly on our way to a dream Nagaland. BUT, can the electorate change (many sell their votes for proxy voting in the towns where they dwell and rush off to their villages to sell their OTHER votes to the highest bidder)? It surely is a daunting task and will need a new crop of leaders. Change the upper echelon, at least, and we truly are on the way to a brighter and much happier future. Fervently hoping that we can truly put up our heads some day and proclaim NAGALAND FOR CHRIST! Prof. G.T. Thong
A few words of gratitude MENT in the history of mankind. Our present Legislators remain inactive to all pressing issues that Nagaland faces. They see only currency notes, hear only the rustle of those notes and can only utter “Solution, not Election”. That they are stupid, in addition to being blind, deaf and dumb on every other matter, has been tragic for us. But I ask my Rengma Brothers not to lose heart; your Legitimate Grievances have been highlighted in the eyes of the People of Nagaland. If you Issue is not addressed now, then let the Elections be over and let us begin the fight for your Rights anew. No matter which Political Party comes to power, I am certain that Nagaland cannot produce 60 Legislators of such stupidity, at the same time, again. New faces, no matter how few,
cannot but raise the collective intelligence level of the 60. Even a 0.001% rise in their average, collective IQ level will give them the wisdom to recognise your legitimate demand and grant you a separate district My second issue touches a more personal and sombre issue; that of Mr. Mazie Nakhro. I do not know this Gentleman, but his daughter’s post, along with his video statement, sent to me by Mr. Devesier Meru, touched me deeply. Mr. Nakhro’s plight is not unique. His ordeal, no matter how harrowing, has been played out before, in other villages, among other clans and tribes, throughout Nagaland. Every Election in Nagaland sees villages, clans and areas conferring on how to get their villager, clansman or area people
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of atmosphere neither we nor our posterity can develop the quality attitude needed to progress as a people with future and dignity. Whatever the relationship may become between Nagaland and Delhi, the first obstacle must be removed and it is to replace the corrupted incumbent legislators with YOUNG, RESPONSIBLE AND POTENTIAL candidates. Now we are blessed with an opportunity of a lifetime to be able to do this simply because:- Nagas have had enough of injustice and deprivation on all front, the feeling of helplessness and frustration has reached the
level of our neck, so now people are beginning to stir awake from their slumber and realisation is dawning on us. At this point, we should not consider to let the situation take its own course. The corruption has reached its limit for everything there’s a limit, at this point of saturation it effects every one irrespective of the class, including the corrupt leaders themselves. That is the reason our politicians are confused and now they are nervous, because they also have run out of tricks to spin the public and they don’t have any acceptable achievements to bring it to the people that
to contest and win their respective Assembly Seat. Two contenders from the same village, clan or area are not allowed. The selected Contender is never the Best or Brightest but the most Ruthless, Unprincipled, Unscrupulous and Immoral Rascal of the two. This Election has seen one Contender back down in favour of the other (in my original constituency of Atoizu) so that there will not be two contenders from our area, fighting against the third, who is from another area of our constituency. I intend to give my moral support to the candidate from the other area, because I know that he is a lesser rascal than the intending rascal from my area. Mr. Nakhro’s ordeal has stirred my sympathies, but he has earned my respect and thanks,
because of the bravery he exhibited in speaking out on this issue. Don’t believe the con of “Clean Elections”. Elections in Nagaland are dirty, not because the voter takes money for his vote; they are dir ty because the CLEAN CANDIDATE IS DISCOURAGED FROM CONTESTING OR NEVER ALLOWED TO CONTEST ELECTIONS. And that is the Greatest Evil of the Election System in Nagaland. The voter is always presented a choice between two dirty candidates. So why should he be blamed if he takes what is RIGHTFULLY HIS from either of the two? Can anyone prove to me and to the People of Nagaland that any one of our present or intending Politicians has come by his riches through honest means.
warrant them to continue. Now there is no mandatory standing ground for them to take the seat of POWER any longer. Concerned citizens of Nagaland, stir up yourself, we only have to come together on this day and plan the course of action. Look at the situation, it is so RIPE, please take the trouble of taking ONE step, without YOU there can be no change. Come to this meeting with some hope and courage, remember that we have a living God. Meeting venue at IMC Dimapur on January 25, 10 a.m. Kaka Zhimomi
The People of Nagaland are not so stupid that we wouldn’t recognise a Clean Candidate, nor are we so venial as to demand money from an Honest Candidate. Allow the Clean and Honest Candidates from our villages, clans, areas and tribes to contest and I can assure you that we will have clean elections. Take heart Mr. Nakhro, for your time will come. You have planted the seed for a better Nagaland. It is for the rest of us to foster, shelter and nurture you and your kind; that we may enjoy the fruits of what you plant, in a future and better Nagaland. GOD BLESS, PROTECT AND GRANT PROSPERITY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Kahuto Chishi Sumi, Akukau, Hevishe Village, (Kahuto107@gmail.com)
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Reason very deeply
As per the ECI the election schedule has been announced in Nagaland and we are back to square one of whom to vote for. The call for clean election seems to become dim in the light of violence and bloodshed as reported in parts of Nagaland. It is truly ironical for a state that cannot sustain itself and to be saddled with so many issues to be solved at hand. For one, the cry for ‘solution before election’ is still being propagated by various organisations. However, even if people decide to boycott the elections, those candidates that still file their nominations and passes through the scrutiny would eventually end up being the winners. It is expected that some parties may not heed the cry to boycott the elections. After all, without a government there would be no fund pouring into the state. People need to reason very deeply. Thungchamo Murry, Bayavu Kohima
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about winning elections... They elect a government for five years to take decisions that are beneficial to the people.” “It is the misfortune of this country that governments have been run to win the next election.” Modi said in the formulation of GST, the power of the federal structure of India was visible. “The biggest thing about GST is the power of the federal structure. We showed respect for the federal structure,” he said and added that new systems always created unease in the beginning.
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YAMUNANAGAR, JAN 20 (IANS): In a shocking incident, a woman principal of a private school in Haryana’s Yamunanagar town was shot dead on Saturday by an agitated Class 12 student who had been rusticated. Principal Ritu Chhabra was shot at thrice allegedly by the student in her office at the Swami Vivekanand Public School in Thapar Colony of Yamunanagar town, around 110 km from Chandigarh. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to the bullet injuries. The armed student was overpowered by
school staff and beaten up. He was later handed over to the police. Police said the boy’s father is a financier and the licensed pistol used in the incident belonged to the father. “School staff, students and teachers caught the accused while he was trying to escape and handed him over to police,” said a senior police officer. There was panic in the school as five gunshots were fired by the assailant. Police officials investigating the case said the assailant came to the school along with a friend on a motorcycle and headed straight for the Principal’s office.
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He cited an example to drive home his point, saying adopting a new system was like shifting in a new house. “If the bathroom was on the left in the old house, when you wake up in the morning, you may feel it is on the left, but actually it is on the right...” he explained. On the upcoming Union Budget, which would be the last full-fledged budget of his government, PM Modi said: “My government has only one agenda for Budget - and that is development. And that’s what you will see.” Asked about the controversies centering the national anthem and the national song, he said: “There can be argument whether one should be forced to stand up, but we should introspect as to what is wrong with our education that we have moved away from things for which our great leaders dedicated their lives.”
NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (IANS): Despite the ripple effect of the United States shutdown across the world, no flights from India to America had been cancelled, according to sources. Though travellers were not impacted immediately, industry players said that if the government shutdown was prolonged, it would have an effect in the near future. “The US government shutdown will have no impact on those travelling from India. Airlines are functioning as per their schedules, the air traffic control, immigration and customs services which are deemed as essential services are not covered by the shutdown,” said Karan Anand, Head of Relationships at Cox & Kings. “ T h e g ove r n m e n t shutdown could impact travelers planning a trip to the US in the foreseeable future,” said Sharat Dhall, COO (B2C) at Yatra.com,
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NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (PTI): The Congress today demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his “silence” on a series of rape incidents in Haryana, alleging that the state was turning into “rape capital”. Targeting the BJP-led state government, All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev questioned whether the NDA government’s slogan of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ was merely a ‘jumla’ (gimmick). She also said that Modi should speak on the issue in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme. Speaking at a press conference here, she alleged that Haryana was fast
becoming the “rape capital of the country” and what was more distressing was the “arrogant and insensitive” attitude of its Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. As many as 10 rape cases were reported in last 12 days from Haryana. But Khattar, who also holds the home portfolio, is playing blame game rather than acting on these heinous crimes, she said. “I want to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modiji why he is silent on this issue. He should speak on it in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. Is ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ slogan merely a jumla,” Sushmita asked.
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heritage that is now also national heritage. Nor can it demean its dignity. If it does so, artistic freedom is both anti-national and an attack on constitutional rights of private citizens.” The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the all-India release for “Padmaavat” on January 25 by staying the operation of orders by the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana governments banning its release. Making it clear that states can’t ban the release of a film cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the court
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said that “creative art can’t be guillotined”. The former royal said that “the decision has reportedly only clarified that the Central Board of Film Certification has the authority to decide which film is to be released in this country”, adding that their objection was “to commercial exploitation and misrepresentation of actual historical personages, places and events clearly identified with names used to provide stature to a filmmaker’s fantasy”, he added. He also stated that had the film not used names to identify a particular family, area and a chapter of its history, “artistic freedom and intention would not have been objected to”. Mahendra Singh asked if the CBFC asked “anyone familiar with the poem “Padmavat” to view the film in order to verify the claims of the film makers. “Why was there a need for historians in the panel appointed by the CBFC if the film is fictional?”
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NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (IANS): Mahendra Singh Mewar, the 76th descendant of the Mewar dynasty and a former Lok Sabha member, has criticised the Supreme Court order allowing country-wide release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat”, saying artistic freedom is “anti-national” if it plays with history and nation’s heritage. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Mahendra Singh said they object to the “commercial exploitation and misrepresentation of actual historical” facts presented on the big screen based on a “filmmaker’s fantasy”. “Artistic freedom has been commented upon by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. It may be observed that the freedom of speech is not absolute even under the Constitution of India. Artistic freedom cannot result in distortion of a
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adding that “while there will be a miniscule impact on air traffic controllers, visa processing will certainly face some delay. Also, passport processing for the US citizens visiting India or other foreign nations might also get delayed”” “This shutdown is not expected to last a long time and it will not have any consequences on the aviation travel,” said Peeyush Naidu, Partner, Deloitte India. The US government began shutting down on Saturday, putting thousands of workers on unpaid leave after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap budget. Air India has not cancelled or postponed any flights to the US, a source familiar with the matter said. Air India flies to four US cities daily -- San Francisco, Chicago, Washington and New York, In New York, it flies to two airports Newark and John F. Kennedy.
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NEW DELHI, JAN 20 (IANS): It is the misfortune of India that governments have worked only for winning elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, adding that he will prefer to focus on his work rather than wasting time over calculations for 2019 general elections. In an interview to Zee News, when the Prime Minister was asked as to what he thinks would happen in the 2019 elections, he said: “I do not waste my time doing calculations for elections. I have faith in the people of this country and they will do what they have to do.” “I don’t have time (to worry about election results),” Modi added. Asked on financial moves like demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Prime Minister said: “It is my clear view that the country does not elect us to worry
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population size to be 100 crore, the required total sum insured is Rs 500 lakh crore as against Rs 120 lakh crore,” said Vijayan. According to Vijayan, there is a similar protection gap in health insurance. “If you consider the Rs 3 lakh crore spent by people on healthcare, this should be the size of the health insurance market if all the costs were to be borne by insurance,” said Vijayan. Speaking about the opportunities in the Indian insurance market, Vijayan said that with several foreign reinsures setting up branches in India and Gift city throwing open offshore opportunities India could become a reinsurance hub. Later speaking to newspersons, Vijayan said that the regulator would come out with new reinsurance regulations are coming by February end. The regulations will define the business in India and the order of preference, he added.
global technologies, it has produced and installed over 2 million windows that can withstand India’s extreme climatic conditions, he said. Fenesta has established itself as India’s no. 1 windows and doors brand, with presence in more than 200 cities across the country, he added. Earlier, God’s blessing was invoked by pastor Kenei Kiso, welcome address was delivered by CEO Kepel Keditsu and later the vote of thanks was proposed by Kangzang Zeliang.
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M um b ai , J a n 2 0 (Agencies): The insurance regulator on Friday said that the protection gap, which refers to the required cover and the cover actually availed, in Indian life insurance is Rs 480 lakh crore. The regulator also said that the health insurance market in India has a Rs 3-lakh crore potential. Speaking at the FICCI annual insurance summit in Mumbai, T S Vijayan, chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, said that over Rs 6 lakh crore of insurance premium was collected in India in 2017. The potential is even bigger, he said. “The average award by the motor insurance claims tribunal to accident victims is Rs 5 lakh,” said Vijayan. This includes children, women, senior citizens across classes. “Organizations like MACT value the average life at Rs 5 lakh. Even if you take the
D I M A P U R , Ja n 2 0 (NPN): Paragon Furnishing, an exclusive showroom of Fenesta Windows, was opened on Saturday at 21 Namgalong, Walford Road, Dimapur. The showroom was officially inaugurated by Nagaland Post editor-inchief, Geoffrey Yaden as chief guest. While congratulating the proprietors, Yaden expressed hope that the showroom will live up to their reputation as on of the top brands. He also encouraged them to work hard and wished the best in their endeavour. The showroom, which
will deal in one of India’s largest windows and doors brand, is a joint venture by Kepel Keditsu, Kangzang Zeliang and Khoudauheing Rangpoing. Briefing about Fenesta windows, vice president of sales & marketing (east), Probir Poddar said Fenesta specializes in design, manufacture, installation and service of precision-engineered, 100% customised UPVC windows and doors. With its diverse capabilities, deep knowledge of the Indian market, and
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (PTI): Gold prices recovered by Rs 20 to Rs 30,850 per 10 grams Saturday, tracking a better trend overseas amid fresh buying by jewellers. The rise followed two sessions of back-to-back losses. Silver also rose by Rs 50 to Rs 39,900 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said besides a firm trend overseas, pick-up in buying by local jewellers to meet wedding season demand at the domestic spot market, mainly led to the rise in gold prices. Globally, gold rose 0.32 per cent to USD 1,330.60 an ounce and silver by 0.38 per cent to USD 17.00 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade supported by a weaker dollar. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity traded higher by Rs 20 each to Rs 30,850 and Rs 30,700 per 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had lost Rs 270 over the last two days.
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government is going a bit too far and creating an environment where the bitcoin trading is being compared to a ‘Ponzi’ scheme. “Many of our customers are treating digital currency like gold,” said Zebpay co-founder Saurabh Agarwal. Aman Kalra, marketing head of Coinsecure, a bitcoin exchange in New Delhi, said more than 150 bitcoins were changing hands every week through its platform. The company has 100,000 registered users and is now launching a platform to sell ethereum and other digital currencies. In recent weeks, Japan and China have made noises about a regulatory crackdown, while South Korean policymakers said they were considering shutting down domestic virtual currency exchanges. A nationwide survey showed more than $3.5 billion worth of transactions have been conducted over a 17-month, the income tax department said.
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Editor-in-chief of Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden inaugurating the Paragon Furnishing showroom on Saturday. (NP)
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (Agencies): From finance ministry to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to income tax (I-T) authorities, almost every regulator of any significance is bent upon tightening the noose on cryptocurrency users (including bitcoins, ripple, ethereum and litecoin, among others) and traders. On Friday, the income tax department issued notices to the hundreds of thousands of cryptocurrency users, reported Thomson Reuters. B R Balakrishnan, a director general of investigations at the tax department in Karnataka, said the notices were sent following the nationwide survey to assess the penetration and patterns of virtual currency trade. “We cannot tur n a blind eye. It would have been disastrous to wait until the final verdict was out on its legality,” he told Reuters on Friday. However, the cryptocurrency market exchange operators believe that the
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Alemayehu had said Indian banks had evinced interest and indicated that IFC was interested in restructuring some of the distressed companies. NPAs have emerged as one of the biggest challenges for the government as banks led by the public sector players are grappling with a record pile of bad debt, estimated at around Rs 8 lakh crore, on last count. This has not only dragged down their performance but slowed down lending in the sector. The government and RBI have moved together to order a clean-up of banks’ books and also enacted the new Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code to crack down on errant companies, many of which are up for auction. Rise in NPAs has also turned into an opportunity for global investors such as KKR and Brookfield.
Rs.2901.00 lakh as on 31 March 2017 as against Rs. 3738.14 lakh as on 31 March 2016, he added. Imtilemba Longkumer, managing director placed the annual report of directors for the year 2016-17. Wepe Ritse, registrar of cooperative societies, Nagaland conducted the election process where Ningsang Aier, Kasheto Yeptomi, and Zandi Domta were elected in the board of the bank representing the PACS of Dimapur, Zunheboto and Peren district respectively and also re-elected Thsapongkyu Sangtam from Kiphire district. Meanwhile, the bank bid fare well to Lemjen Imsong, Yemba Chang and T.Vikaho Zhimomi, board of directors and thanked them for their valued contributions to the bank. Earlier, God’s blessing was invoked by Rev.Dr. Weyiete Lohe while the vote of thanks was offered by A.K.Deb, general manager (accounts, MIS).
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Sources said the fresh commitment of $250 million is expected to be announced in the next few months but IFC was not immediately available for a comment. It has so far invested around $80 million in the space. Earlier this week, IFC South Asia director Mengistu Alemayehu told TOI that the agency was looking to investing in distressed assets in India through reconstruction companies, either through a fund platform or a holding platform, but had refused to share further details. “We want to provide some confidence to the system that the new bankruptcy code can actually work. So we are going to take a substantial risk and also get the right type of players who will thrive with us. I think in the next few months you will see some announcements,” he said.
D imapur , Ja n 2 0 (NPN): The 48th annual general meeting (AGM) of Nagaland State Cooperative Bank Ltd was held on January 19 at Dimapur. Speaking at the AGM, Chemrumo Lotha, IAS, secretar y, cooperation lauded the progress made by the bank in all sphere. He, however, emphasized on the need to put more efforts to take the bank forward so that it can deliver uninterrupted banking service to the people and work for economic emancipations of the people, especially, the cooperative societies, agriculturist, artisans etc while ensuring financial soundness of the bank. Kekhwengulo Lea, vice chairman of the bank informed that the balance sheet size of the bank has registered a growth of 18.70% as on 31 March 2017 as against 10.78% as on 31 March 2016 with an operating profit at Rs. 837.14 lakh. As a result, the accumulated loss of the bank has dropped to
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New Delhi, Jan 20 (Agencies): International Finance Cor poration, the World Bank Group’s private sector financing arm, is looking to commit around $250 million (around Rs 1,500 crore) in distressed assets and rope in partners to help clean up non-performing assets in the Indian banking sector. This is in addition to the agency’s investment in its Distressed Asset Recovery Program (DARP) operating in India, China, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The India numbers under this programme were not immediately available. IFC will join hands with Clearwater Capital Partners for DARP in a special purpose vehicle dedicated to distressed and special situations assets, that will be managed by the private equity firm.
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Russia, China ‘growing threats’: Mattis WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Agencies): Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that America is facing “growing threats” from China and Russia, and warned that the US military’s advantages have eroded in recent years. Mattis’s assessment came as he unveiled the Pentagon’s vision for the future detailed in a document called the national defense strategy. “We face growing threats from revisionist powers as different as China and Russia, nations that seek to create a world consistent with their authoritarian models,” Mattis said. “Our military is still strong, yet our competitive edge has eroded in every domain of warfare -- air, land, sea, space and cyberspace -and is continually eroding,” he added. President Donald Trump and his administration worry that the vast US military force is feeling the effects of years of budget shortfalls and atrophy, and needs a full reboot to restore it to an idealized strength. Part wish list, part
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blueprint for the coming years, the Pentagon’s national defense strategy seeks to increase the size of the military, improve its readiness and work with allies -- all while operating across multiple theaters including in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. “This strategy establishes my intent to pursue urgent change at significant scale,” Mattis wrote in the introduction to the strategy. “We must use creative approaches, make sustained investment and be disciplined in execution to field a Joint Force fit for our time, one that competes, deters and wins in this increasingly complex
security environment.” Elbridge Colby, deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy and force development, told reporters that Mattis’s strategy seeks to deal with the “erosion” of America’s military advantage. “What it is recognizing is that China and Russia in particular have been assiduously working over a number of years to develop their military capabilities to challenge our military advantages,” he said. The new defense strategy follows on from Trump’s national security strategy that he released last month which, similarly, highlights the role of China and Russia in the global security environment. “China is a strategic competitor using predatory economics to intimidate its neighbors while militarizing features in the South China Sea,” Mattis wrote. “Russia has violated the borders of nearby nations and pursues veto power over the economic, diplomatic and security decisions of its neighbors,” he added, while also pointing a finger
at Iran and North Korea for their threats to peace. The two countries reacted furiously to Trump’s security strategy, with Beijing accusing Washington of having a “Cold War mentality” while Moscow denounced its “imperialist character.” T r u m p ’s s e c u r i t y strategy contrasts with the friendly nature of his first state visit to Beijing in November, when he received a lavish welcome and repeatedly praised President Xi Jinping. One of the biggest criticisms inside the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill is that the US military is suffering from a lack of readiness, where troops and gear are not getting the training or maintenance they need. Mattis said the United States must be ready to fight a war. “The surest way to prevent war is to be prepared to win one,” he said. “Doing so requires a competitive approach to force development and a consistent, multiyear investment to restore war fighting readiness and field a lethal force.”
11 killed, 46 wounded in Turkey bus crash I S TA N B U L , J an 2 0 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : E l eve n people were killed and 46 injured when a Turkish intercity bus taking families bound for a half-term skiing trip crashed into trees while travelling on a motorway, local officials said. The bus, which was making an overnight journey from the capital Ankara to the western city of Bursa, crashed in the region of Eskisehir amid good road conditions, Eskisehir governor Ozdemir Cakacak was quoted as saying by the Dogan news agency. The road was empty and neither wet nor frozen, Cakacak said, vowing that the causes would be made clear. Dogan reported that the passengers on the bus were mainly families with their children who were going to Bursa to spend the upcoming half-term at the popular Uludag ski resort nearby. The news agency did not say if any children were among those killed.
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Macron, Merkel show unity to push eurozone reforms Paris, Jan 20 (IANS): French President Emmanuel Macron and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel showed their unity, justifying their common efforts to come out with joint position on the singlecurrency bloc’s reforms. “What I can simply say is that the ambition we carry cannot come alone and that it needs to be combined with the German ambition,” Macron told reporters on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported. “To me, the priority is knowing where we want to go and we share that vision,” he said. “We want to advance together to have a Europe that is better organised regarding migration, more sovereign,” the President said. For her turn,the German chancellor asked more act “to better build a Europe able to overcome the challenges.” “There is no divergence,” she stressed.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting at Elysee Palace in Paris, France On Thursday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the eurozone leading two powers were working to reach common position on eurozone reforms between March and June. He added the two countries had “an immediate priority which is the completion of the banking union, the completion of the capital markets union and tax convergence...,” Le
Maire said at a news conference with his German counterpart Peter Altmaier. When taking office, Macron pleaded for strong integrity and boosted economic and financial cooperation in the European bloc, suggesting the eurozone should has its own budget. He also proposed a common bank but it remains unclear how it would be established.
67 security force members freed from Taliban captivity
Kabul, Jan 20 (IANS): Afghan security was cited as saying by Efe news. forces have freed 67 soldiers and police ofHelmand province is an area mostly ficials from a Taliban-run jail in Afghani- under Taliban control. The Afghan authoristan’s Helmand province, officials said on ties regularly conduct operations to liberate Saturday. those being held by the militants. The rescue operation was launched in Currently, 9 out of the 14 districts of Baghram district and 20 of the freed hosthe province are controlled or threatened by according to NBC News. Trump’s overall ap- tages were taken to neighbouring Kandahar the Taliban, according to the Special Inspecproval rating is lower than province. The remaining 47 would be taken tor General for Afghanistan Reconstruction past Presidents at the same there “soon”, the Afghan Defence Ministry of the US Congress. point in their positions, including George W. Bush, who ranked 82 per cent, Bill Clinton at 60 per cent and DIMAPUR : NAGALAND Barack Obama, who was at a 50 per cent approval rating one year in, Time magazine Dr. Nilo Z. Kiba, visiting Consultant from Guwahati will be available for reported. Trump’s approval rat- consultation from 22/01/2018 to 27/01/2018. ings have maintained a Patient with Backache, Neck pain, Musculoskeletal pain, etc. may steady low across different contact the reception for appointment. polls during his first year For more information, please contact : in office.
US warship violated sovereignty Trump ends year as ‘most unpopular’ president near Scarborough: China B E I J I N G , J an 2 0 (Agencies): The Chinese government on Saturday accused the US of trespassing in its territorial waters when a US guided missile destroyer sailed near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China would take “necessary measures’’ to protect its sovereignty after the USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal on
Wednesday evening without China’s permission. Scarborough is a tiny, uninhabited reef that China seized from the Philippines in 2012. Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said a Chinese missile frigate moved to identify and verify the US vessel and warned it to leave the area. “We hope that the US respects China’s sovereignty, respects the efforts by regional countries and
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Washington, Jan 20 (IANS): US President Donald Trump ended his first year in office more unpopular than any President in modern history, various polls have said. A new NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll released on Friday found that just 39 per cent of Americans approve of Trump’s performance. This was the lowest figure the poll has found for a modern President completing one year in office,
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do not make trouble out of nothing,’’ Wu said in a statement on the ministry’s website. The South China Sea has crucial shipping lanes, rich fishing grounds and potential oil, gas and other mineral deposits. China claims virtually the entire South China Sea and has carried out extensive land reclamation work on many of the islands and reefs it claims, equipping some with air strips and military installations.
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Tom Petty’s family David, Victoria & Brooklyn Turn Heads at Louis Vuitton Runway Show confirm his cause of death A
website, his widow Dana and daughter Adria told fans that they had received the results of Petty’s autopsy from the coroner’s office – which established that Petty had emphysema, a fractured hip and knee problems that caused him pain. Despite his ailments, Petty was still committed to touring. “On the day he died he was informed his hip had graduated to a full-on
Rihanna to perform at Grammys 2018
Adam Levine Feared He Would Soil Himself During Daughter’s Birth
S SD Jain Girls college, Dimapur observed fresher’s meet on the second day of its silver jubillee celebration, Saturday, at its college premises where Sumpi Sarkar was adjudged Miss fresher, Hitoholi T and Lika Chophy were adjudged as first and second runners-up respectively.
SD Jain Girls college Dimapur felicitating the chief guest commissioner of police, Limasunep Jamir during the silver jubilee celebration on January 19.
inger Rihanna will be performing at the 2018 Grammy Awards with DJ Khaled and Bryson Tiller. They will perform their smash hit “Wild thoughts”. Khaled shared the news with a Twitter post on Friday, reports variety.com. The post read: “Fan love. It is go time. I’m performing ‘Wild thoughts’ at the Grammys with the icon Rihanna and Bryson Tiller. Recording Academy, I’m so grateful for this opportunity. The key is don’t stop. I never gave up.” The award gala will be held on January 28 in New York. Previously announced performers include Alessia Cara, Cardi B, Miley Cyrus, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Elton John, Kesha, Khalid, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Little Big Town, Logic, Patti LuPone, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Ben Platt, Sam Smith, SZA, and U2. (IANS)
Lady Gaga & Joe Biden to Launch Trauma Centers for Sexual Assault Survivors
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ady Gaga and former Vice President Joe Biden are planning to launch trauma centers for female victims of sexual assault. The 31-year-old pop singer has become a leading campaigner for the It’s On Us initiative, which Bidenand President Barack Obama set up in 2014 to eradicate sexual assault on college campuses. Now Biden, 75, says he and Gaga are planning to open centers which can provide help to those traumatized by sexual violence. “ Wo m e n w h o a r e abused end up having longterm physical and physiological problems,” he told Enter tainment Weekly at Glamour magazine’s Women of the Year Summit on Monday (13Nov17). “I’m working with Lady Gaga now…we (want to) set up trauma centers where women can go to get the long-term help they need to deal with these crises. A spokesperson for the former VP confirmed the pair had been discussing the project, but said they are “in the early stages”. Gaga, who is herself a rape survivor, appeared with Biden at the 2016 Oscars, when he introduced her performance of Til It Happens to You, the track which features in The Hunting Ground, a documentary highlighting sex crimes on campuses. Last month (Oct17), Gaga again teamed up with Biden, who has described her as “a great friend”, to K Y M C
meanwhile, more than held their own in car coats. The soccer legend wore a double-breasted olive green topper with a navy blue sweater, matching slacks and cool white kicks. The 18-year-old budding model and photographer looked classic but cool in a marled grey overcoat, red-printed button-down shirt and black skinny jeans, which he paired with black chukka boots and red socks. Once inside the show, which included appearances
by OG supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell wearing LV-monogrammed trench coats with combat boots, the family took to social media to congratulate and honor Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director Kim Jones, who just announced he is stepping down from the label. David and Victoria posted pictures of the designer, while Brooklyn shared a video of Jones taking his final bow with Campbell and Moss. (usmagazine.com)
50TH KINGSHIP ANNIVERSARY of
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dam Levine feared he would soil himself while his wife Behati Prinsloo was giving birth to their first child because he desperately needed to use the bathroom. The Maroon 5 frontman is expecting his second child with the Victoria’s Secret model later this year, and he will know what to do in preparation for the birth the second time around after learning from his mistakes when his daughter Dusty Rose was born in September 2016. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night (18Jan18), Adam revealed that he had received advice from talk show host Carson Daly, who warned him to eat before heading to the hospital as many expectant fathers faint in the delivery room. Adam took his suggestion too seriously and gorged himself on food beforehand, but it ended up leaving him in serious pain. “We finally go to the hospital, I’ve put back an unbelievable amount of food. I’m like basically bursting at the seams, I’m gonna s**t my pants at some point,” he said. “Also, my wife is in labour
and it’s the lamest thing to be when your wife is going to be having a baby and you’re like, ‘I got to take a s**t.’ That’s not, in any way, a viable complaint. “So, you got to keep it inside, literally and figuratively. I was like, ‘S**t, I’m just gonna wait this out.’ I couldn’t go to the bathroom and come back and the baby’s out and I missed the whole thing. It was brutal.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Adam ended up doubled over in pain while he was waiting for his baby to be born, and as soon as he checked mother and child were all healthy, he refocused on his bathroom emergency. “And the second the coast was clear, my wife’s good, she’s healthy, everyone’s happy, I took one of the nurses aside and I
HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY
With immense gratitude, we the family members of Mr. HETOI SWU Head GB of Kilomi (Mudutsugho) Village extend our sincere thanks to all individuals, organisations, churches, GBs and well wishers for your kind support and availing your precious time in celebrating the 50th Golden Jubilee Kingship of Mr. Hetoi Swu Head GB of Kilomi held on 16.1.2018. Congratulations Ipu! we are are truly proud that you have reached inspite of the rigors of life, with great humbleness and dedication to the village. We thank God Almighty for giving us the opportunity to celebrate this once in a lifetime occasion as the longest serving GB of Phughoboto. You are a blessing to all of us. “Fifty years is not the end, we are still counting”. God Bless you.
was like, ‘Look you gotta find me a bathroom,’” he recalled. “And she’s like, ‘Well, there’s one right here,’ and it was like at the foot of the bed.” Adam, 38, and Behati, who married in 2014, announced in September (17) they were expecting a second child, a sister for Dusty Rose. (Hollywood.com)
We would also like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Shri Y. Vikheho Swu, Honourable Minister, National Highways, Govt. of Nagaland 2. All the 9th Clans of Kilomi (Mudutsugho) Village 3. Khughoto GBs & VCC 4. Kilo Old GBs & VCC 5. Chisholi GBs & VCC 6. Heboli GBs 7. Dzülhami GBs & VCC 8. Mudutsugho Baptist Church 9. Individuals, neighbours, friends, elders and well wishers. 10. Families and relative members far and near ones. Loving wife, sons, daughters, in-laws, grand & great children.
D.C TUENSANG INAUGURATES KIUSOWONGTO VILLAGE
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Shri. A. Senti Ozukum release a new video urging men and women to intervene if they see anyone engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior. The topic of sexual assault has rarely been out of the headlines
since the publication of an explosive report in The New York Times detailed numerous sexual assault allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. (Hollywood.com)
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om Petty died from an accidental drug overdose, his family have confirmed. The rock legend sadly passed away on October 2, 2017 at the age of just 66. His family have now confirmed that his death was caused by an accidental prescription drug overdose “as a result of taking a variety of medications”. In a statement uploaded to Petty’s official
break and it is our feeling that the pain was simply unbearable and was the cause for his over use of medication,” the statement reveals. “We knew before the report was shared with us that he was prescribed various pain medications for a multitude of issues including Fentanyl patches and we feel confident that this was, as the coroner found, an unfortunate accident. “As a family we recognise this report may spark a further discussion on the opioid crisis and we feel that it is a healthy and necessary discussion and we hope in some way this report can save lives. Many people who overdose begin with a legitimate injury or simply do not understand the potency and deadly nature of these medications.” (NME)
pparently great style is genetic! David and Victoria Beckhamattended the star-studded Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2018 show on Thursday, January 18 in Paris, and the always-chic duo was joined by their equally stylish oldest son, Brooklyn. The fashionable trio was spotted on their way to the runway show in seemingly coordinated overcoatand-trousers ensembles that can only be describes as très chic. Victoria wore a 1970sinspired knee-length camel coat with mustard-colored trousers and a maroonand white-striped top. The designer gave us a great idea for staying warm (but cute) in colder temps, by layering a maroon turtleneck under her blouse. She completed the look like she always does, with oversized sunglasses (that she later removed) and simple hair and makeup. David and Brooklyn,
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India reach Four Nations hockey final
Van Persie returns home to Feyenoord
La Liga: Getafe, Athletic battle to draw
India scored through Harmanpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh while Kane Russell was the lone scorer for New Zealand. Belgium, on the other hand, sealed their berth after beating Japan 4-1. New Zealand needed
at least a draw to progress to the summit clash but World No.6 India proved too hot to handle. India went ahead in the second minute after the pushback via Harmanpreet who converted a penalty corner in beginning of the first quarter.
Dilpreet (21’) then sliced open their defence to double India’s lead in the second quarter. Trailing 0-2 after the first half, New Zealand improved their game after the change of ends. They tried breaking through a stubborn Indian defence but were denied. H oweve r, Ru s s e l l (45’) found an opening in the third quarter when he struck home through a penalty corner. New Zealand had cut down India’s lead to just one goal. However, striker Mandeep ended Black Sticks’ hopes of a late comeback when he sounded the board in the 47th minute with India recording their second victory in three games. Hockey World League (HWL) bronze medallists India began the tournament with a 6-0 thrashing of Japan on Wednesday. However, they went down 0-2 to world no.3 Belgium in their second game on Thursday before sealing the final spot by beating the hosts on Saturday.
McGregor’s reign as lightweight champion set to end, says UFC
DYO inter-block badminton tourney
Uncertainty over RR’s home venue
D im a p u r , Ja n 2 0 (NPN): The inter-block badminton tournament, organized by Darogapathar Youth Organization (DYO), was held from January 16 to 18 at Government Middle School, Darogapathar, Dimapur. More than 50 participants from Dimapur took part in the 3-day meet. Winners of all the categories received certificates and gifts. WINNER Junior boys Winner: Sezo Tetse-o from Block-C Runner-up: Newto Swu from Block-D Junior girls Winner: Anushka Sangma from Block-B Runner-up: Bipna Bhushal from Block-B Sub-Junior boys Winner: Sagar Sangma from Block-C Runner-up: Ronit Mech from Block-D Senior girls Winner: Noorjahan from Block-C Runner-up: Richu Chang from Block-D Senior boys Winner: Preto Kapfo from Block-C Runner-up: Otto Murumi from Block-C Senior boys doubles Winners: Joykumar Sangma/ Imlisunep Imsong from Block-C Runners-up: Debendra Momin/ Moalong Longkumer from Block-C
NEW DELHI, Jan 20 (Agencies): While they are making a comeback after a two-year suspension, Rajasthan Royals are yet to identify their ‘home ground’ for the upcoming edition of the IPL. It is learnt that the IPL Governing Council will meet on Monday to discuss the possible options, including the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which was Royals’ base before it was suspended. The venues for Kings XI Punjab’s home matches will also be finalised on the same day. According to sources, a faction of BCCI has raised the issue of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) administrators still not functioning fully after the board recently revoking the suspension of the state body. TOI understands that a section in the board is lobbying for matches to be hosted at the new stadium in Lucknow. “The Rajasthan High
India beat New Zealand 3-1 at the Four Nations Invitational hockey tournament to move into the final on Saturday.
Tauranga, Jan 20 (IANS): India thrashed hosts New Zealand 3-1 in the third match of the Four Nations Invitational hockey tournament on Saturday to set up their summit clash against Olympic silver medallist Belgium here on Sunday.
McGregor during training as he pushes for UFC comeback.
BOSTON, Jan 20 (Agencies): Conor McGregor’s reign as UFC lightweight champion looks to be over after the organisation’s president Dana White said on Friday that American Tony Ferguson and Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight for the undisputed title on April 7. The UFC had previously announced that interim lightweight title holder Ferguson would meet Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 in Brooklyn, and the winner of that fight will now become the undisputed champion, White told a news conference on Friday. However, the UFC chief did not say that Irishman McGregor had already been stripped of his belt, despite repeated questions from the media.
By far the spor t’s most high-profile athlete, McGregor rose through the UFC ranks, knocking out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds to be crowned featherweight champion in December 2015 and adding the lightweight belt less than a year later. But the 29-year-old’s time as a two-weight champion was short-lived as he was soon stripped of the featherweight belt. McGregor has not mounted a title defence in either weight class. His only outing since beating Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight belt in November 2016 was a lucrative boxing match in August last year against the undefeated Floyd Mayweather, which the Irishman lost in the 10th round.
Carrick to retire at season’s end
Michael Carrick
MANCHESTER, Jan 20 (Agencies): Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United club captain Michael Carrick will retire at the end of the season prior to joining his coaching staff as he pursues a post-playing career. The 36-year-old veteran has been plagued by injury and illness concerns this season and has been limited to one appearance, in September’s League Cup tie with Burton. The former England international even underK Y M C
went a minor procedure to solve an ongoing heart problem and Mourinho had already revealed that Carrick would be offered a coaching position with United’s first-team squad whenever he wanted it. Mourinho believes Carrick, who is back in full training, will return to the pitch over the second half of the season but also confirmed that the midfielder has indicated he wishes to accept a coaching role come the end of the campaign. “I think he will play
again,” United manager Mourinho told reporters on Friday. “He has had a few months without even training so now he is in his second week of training with the team. He could be a very important player for us. I think the decision to (retire) at the end of the season and not last week, I think is a good decision for the team and a good decision for him to finish playing football and not because he is injured or with some problem.” “So we are all happy and in the end of the season I expect him to join (the staff), unless he changes his mind.” Mourinho, who is poised to sign a contract extension as United manager, is already clearly putting plans in place for this summer at Old Trafford. And he admits United’s pursuit of Alexis Sanchez, and a proposed deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving the opposite way to Arsenal, is a break from the norm for him.
The Hague, Jan 20 (IANS): Dutch football star Robin van Persie returned to his former club Feyenoord after almost 14 years abroad, the Rotterdam-based club has announced. The 34-year-old Van Persie reached an agreement with his current club Fenerbahce from Turkey to break his contract, which allowed him to move back to the Netherlands on a free transfer. He will sign a deal until mid-2019 on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. In his first professional season with Feyenoord (2001/2002) Van Persie won the UEFA Cup and two years later he moved to English Premier League (EPL) giants Arsenal to learn from another Dutch master, Dennis Bergkamp. At Arsenal Van Persie grew out to be an international star, but after having only won the Community Shield (2004) and the FA Cup (2005) with the Gunners his desire to capture trophies made the Dutchman move to Manchester United in 2012.
Court had directed to RCA to hold general body meeting to implement the clauses put in by BCCI to revoke the suspension and allow elected administrators to resume functioning. They have held an emergent general meeting and done the required. The next hearing, where RCA will put up its final submission, is on January 24,” a top BCCI official told TOI on Friday. It is learnt that the BCCI now faces a problem in accommodating Pune since last year’s runnersup Rising Pune Supergiant won’t feature in the tournament anymore. “Pune has
The match between Getafe and Athletic on Friday night.
Get a f e , J a n 2 0 (IANS): Getafe and Athletic drew 2-2 in a contest that saw the referee award three penalties - two of them converted into goals even as the hosts came back twice from deficits. The outcome on Friday leaves the sides separated by a single point as La
also been made a Test centre by BCCI and it hosted its inaugural Test match against Australia last year,” the official said. With Kings XI Punjab’s request of shifting out of Mohali being turned down by the board earlier, it is likely Indore would get to host a fair share of KXIP’s matches. Indore, too, was awarded the status of a Test centre in 2016. Accommodating Pune in KXIP’s schedule could, thus, become taxing for the franchise. “BCCI can’t let go of the home grounds of the franchises. There has to be a connect with the name of the franchise. Jaipur has seen good crowds all these years. The Rajasthan government too has been very supportive and has looked after BCCI’s concerns during RCA’s suspension period too. It will be unfair if all the matches are moved out of Jaipur,” the official said.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him”. Job 5:8
We the family members of Late Achünuo Yashü would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the individuals, churches, prayer groups, organizations, neighbours, friends and well wishers who supported and stood by us morally, physically, financially and in prayer from the time of her prolonged illness till her death, Among many to whom we are deeply indebted, we would like to convey our sincere thanks to:1. CRC A.G Road Kohima 2. CRC A.G Road Miapuonuo Krotho 3. CRC A.G Road Miazuonuo Krotho 4. CRC A.G Road Children Ministry 5. Calvary Church Tenyiphe-I 6. CRC Tenyiphe-I 7. CRC Sovima 8. CRC Dihoma 9. Central CRC Kohima D Block 10. CRC Rüziephema Block III 11. CRC Razhaphe 12. CRC Tenyiphe-II 13. Nagamese Bethel Church 14. K.T.C.R.C.S.C 15. Dihoma Krotho Dimapur 16. Dihomiapfü Krotho Dimapur 17. Kigwema Krotho Dimapur 18. Northern Angami Krotho Tenyiphe-I 19. Tenyiphe-I Youth Organisation 20. Cherüdiki Krotho Dimapur 21. Tenyiphe-I ‘B’ Khel Youth Society 22. Tenyiphe-I Women Organisation 23. Tenyiphe-I ‘B’ Khel Thenupfüko Krotho 24. Kengukelie Krotho 25. Doctors, Staffs and Nurses of Eden Medical Centre 26. Er. Vipulhou Lhoungu 27. Vibeilietuo Kets 28. Kedolhou Koza 29. Pusanyü Rüpreo Late DZÜVICHÜNUO YASHÜ (ACHÜNUO) Wife of Rüduozhü Yashü 30. Zaputuo Lhoungu 26/03/1953 – 17/01/2018 31. Urra Village Youth We regret our inability for not being able to mention all the names but it is our sincere prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving husband, children, grandchildren & family members.
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Liga moves into the second half of the 2017-2018 season, reports Efe. But Getafe, thanks to a positive goal difference, sit seventh, while Athletic are in 10th place, though both clubs remain on the outside looking in when it comes to European football. With Aritz Aduriz
on the bench, the Athletic attack was led by Iñaki Williams, who put the visitors ahead in the 14th minute with a volley from the edge of the 18-yard box. The always-combative hosts weren’t slow to react and striker Jose Molina drew a penalty and converted from the spot in the 23rd minute to level the score at 1-1. Both sides maintained their pace and intensity in the second half and it was only three minutes after the re-start that the referee awarded another penalty, this time in favour of Athletic, who went ahead 2-1 on Raul Garcia’s strike from the spot. Molina got a chance to bring his side level in the 51st minute after yet another penalty call, but visiting goalkeeper Iago Herrerin guessed right and stopped the shot. Undaunted, Getafe harried Athletic and got back on level terms in the 74th minute with a goal by Angel Rodriguez. The home side pressed hard for the winner, but Athletic held on to secure the point.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “Romans 14:8: For if we live we live to the Lord, or if we die, we die to the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s”.
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Born : 31st August 1966 Died : 15th January 2018 We the family members of Lt. Shyam Bahadur Thapa, husband of Kamala Thapa would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, families and organizations who stood by us physically and financially till his last breath. We would like to convey our special thanks to :1. 7th NAP Commandant Bandhari, 7th NAP Battalion Officers and Salami party’s 2. Chairman and his colleagues NRC. 3. Women Organisation NRC. 4. Nepali Association Nagaland, Kohima. Loving wife, son & daughters K-192
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With our heartfelt of gratitude, we the family members of LATE SHAHOTO humbly acknowledge and thank all for supporting us, financially, materially, physically, morally and in prayer during the tragic accident met between Losami and Chizami on 15th Jan. 2018 where we lost our beloved Son. We convey our special thanks and gratitude to : 1. Chizami Village Council. 2. Chizami Baptist Church. 3. Chizami Youth Society. Born on : 20/12/2003 4. Chizami Town Baptist Church. Died on : 15/01/2018 5. Chizami Women Welfare. 6. Sumi Village Baptist Church, Phek District. 7. Losami Village Council. 8. NAP ‘A’ Coy Baptist Church Meluri. 9. Yimchunger Baptist Church Meluri. 10. Sikiur ‘B’ Village Council. 11. Sikiur ‘B’ Village Baptist Church. 12. Shamator Town Baptist Church. 13. Shamator Town Public Forum. 14. Shamator Area Drivers Union. 15. 9th Assam Rifle Chizami. 16. Chizami Adhoc Town Committee. 17. Chizami Students’ Union. 18. Chizami Youth Society. 19. BJP President and Colleagues Shamator. 20. YAST Shamator Town. 21. CYE Shamator Town. 22. Phelungre Village Baptist Church. 23. Muleangkiur Village Council. 24. Muleangkiur Village Citizens. 25. Muleangkiur Village Baptist Church. 26. Muleangkiur Village Mission Baptist Church. 27. District Administration and Police Department Chizami Town. We regret our inability to reach out and thank you individually, all who helped us nor repay your good deeds extended to us, but it's our sincere and humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving Family members DP-701 K Y M C
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Kerber, Halep advance at Australian Open Hazard’s double sends Chelsea third Federer, Djokovic through to 4th round
Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep (right) celebrate after winning their respective match at the Australian Open.
MELBOURNE, Jan 20 (Agencies): Angelique Kerber cr ushed Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a battle of former champions at the Australian Open on Saturday. The 2016 winner from Germany and 21st seed roared past the unseeded Russian 2008 champion 6-1, 6-3 in 64 minutes to reach the last 16. The hugely anticipated match-up of the only two Australian Open winners left in the women’s draw got top billing Saturday night on Rod Laver Arena. Sharapova only returned to the top 50 two weeks ago and Kerber to the top 20 last week after being on top of the rankings as defending champion in Melbourne a year ago. The pair had played each other on seven occasions before Saturday, with Kerber edging the series 4-3 including their previous two meetings, the last of which
came on the Stuttgart clay in 2015. Kerber sent an early reminder of her recent superiority, breaking the Russian and then holding serve to go 2-0 up for the loss of just two points. Sharapova finally got on the board, but flawless Kerber was finding winners almost at will and broke again to take a 4-1 advantage in just 23 minutes. Six minutes later and a third break, this time to love, brought the first set to the German who celebrated her 30th birthday earlier this week by taking it with just two unforced errors. Sharapova was facing the biggest test of her comeback as the pattern continued at the start of the second. A double fault followed by a sloppy backhand way beyond the baseline handed Kerber a 2-0 lead. Sharapova’s form may have been patchy since her comeback but her fighting
qualities have never been in doubt. Almost down and out, she broke Kerber for the first time and held to get back on serve at 2-2. But Kerber’s relentless accuracy finally told at 4-3 in the second. Sharapova netted twice to hand the decisive break to Kerber who served out with ease to seal the victory. Earlier, World No.1 Simona Halep narrowly made it through to the round of 16 on Saturday after edging out American Lauren Davis in an epic 3-set contest that ended 4-6, 6-4, 15-13. Up in the first set, the world number 76 seemed to have Halep rattled as she blasted her powerful backhand shot past the Romanian. But when the two squared off in the second set, the tournament’s top seed regained her composure and began to take control of the tussle. It appeared over when
Halep served for the match at 5-4 in the third set. However a desperate Davis was able to hold on and break Halep. With no tie-break in the deciding final set at the Australian Open, the battle quickly transformed from a tennis match into an all out war of attrition, as the pair fought tirelessly to break serve and outlast each other. It looked like Davis would pull off one of the shocks of the tournament when the score was 1110, however, a determined Halep managed to survive three match points and claw her way into the lead at 1413. In the 114-year history of the Australian open, the epic three hour and 44 minute duel equalled the record for most games played in a women’s match. Although Halep eventually got the better of the 24-year-old, appreciative spectators applauded Davis as if she had won the entire tournament.
Roger Federer has continued to show that age is just a number for him in yet another clinical Australian Open showing, deftly casting Richard Gasquet aside to move into the fourth round. The defending champion looked almost untroubled in a straight-sets 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 win on Rod Laver Arena. In a match that lasted just over two hours, Federer, 36, set up a last-16 clash with Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics — a 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 winner over Argentina’s Nicolas Kicker earlier in the day. Gasquet played a solid match, studded with his trademark occasional moments of shot-making brilliance, but that was never enough to overcome one of the best players of all time. Federer is yet to drop a set in Melbourne as he seeks a 20th grand slam title. Novak Djokovic kept his campaign alive despite showing his body still is not in peak condition. Djokovic, a six-time winner at Melbourne Park, needed plenty of attention from his physio en route to a 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 win over Spain’s Albert RamosVinolas. He was forced to take a medical time-out during the second set for treatment to an apparent hip complaint, but regrouped to outclass Ramos-Vinolas in two-and-a-half hours.
Eden Hazard powers Chelsea ahead in just the third minute of the game after being found in space by Michy Batshuayi.
L ondon , J a n 2 0 (Agencies): An inspired performance from Eden Hazard helped Chelsea back to winning ways in the Premier League with a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Antonio Conte’s side were without a win in five games in all competitions heading into the clash on the south coast, but Hazard set the Blues on their way in the third minute before Willian rounded off a sensational team goal three minutes later to give the visitors the perfect start. Brighton’s response to the early setback was good, creating a number of decent chances but Willy Caballero was on top form to deny Tomer Hemed and the crossbar kept out Davy Propper’s header early after the interval. Ezequiel Schelotto was also denied by a smart block
from Caballero and the hosts were eventually made to pay for their wastefulness in front of goal as Hazard (77) added his second of the afternoon and Victor Moses (89) rounded off the scoring as Chelsea wrapped up all three points to move above Liverpool into third. Before kick-off, the Amex Stadium rose as one for a minute’s applause to mark the passing of Cyrille Regis and both teams sported black armbands in respect of the former striker. Once underway, Chelsea burst out of the blocks and they were ahead in the third minute when Moses’ cross was diverted into the path of Hazard by Dale Stephens, and the Belgium international took a touch before firing the ball into the corner of the net for his 100th league goal. Goals had been hard to come by with the Blues scor-
ing just once in their last four matches in all competitions, but they had a second inside six minutes courtesy of Willian. The Brazil international was involved in some slick interplay with Hazard and Michy Batshuayi, leaving the Brighton defence all at sea before expertly finishing past Mat Ryan. After the break, Chelsea remained a threat on the counter but it was Brighton creating the clearer cut chances. Chances still continued to fall Brighton’s way but Caballero proved hard to beat as the Argentine goalkeeper blocked Schelotto’s low drive from 12 yards. They were made to pay for the missed chances late on as Hazard capped another mazy run with a ruthless finish before Moses latched onto substitute Charly Musonda’s inch-perfect 40-yard to seal a resounding away victory.
Thahekhu Knights XI lift Unity Cup Pool of Russian athletes
eligible for Olympics reduced
The champion team with the trophy and cheque on Saturday.
D i m a p ur , Ja n 2 0 (NPN): 3rd Unity Cup T-20 Cricket Tournament, organized by Nepali Baptist Church Chumukedima, Youth Department Sports Ministry, was held from January 10 to 20 at Chumukedima local ground under the theme ‘Solidarity for peace’. Thahekhu Knights XI emerged as the champion af-
ter defeating XI Brothers by 39 runs. Ratan of Thahekhu Knights XI was adjudged as the man of the final match. He scored 52 runs. The champion team walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 along with running trophy and the runners up team received Rs. 15,000. Subroto Das of Basher’s CC was named the
Christian Coleman breaks 60m world record
Christian Coleman
Los Angeles, Jan 20 (Agencies): Double world silver medallist Christian Coleman was keen to keep his name in the spotlight after a breakthrough campaign and the American sprinter ensured that was the case with an astonishing dash on Friday. The 21-year-old continued his meteoric rise to the upper echelons of global sprinting when he shattered a two-decade old 60 metres world record with a blazing time of 6.37 seconds at Clemson, South Carolina. “Great start to my career,” tweeted Coleman, in his first full year as a professional athlete.
The time, if ratified by global governing body IAAF, shaves 0.02 seconds off the mark countryman Maurice Greene initially established in 1998 and then matched in 2001. “I’m in disbelief,” Coleman’s coach Tim Hall told Reuters. “This was his season opener. It was totally unexpected.” The two had chosen the small meeting at Clemson University to see where the talented sprinter stood in terms of upcoming competitions, including next month’s Boston Indoor Grand Prix and March’s world indoor championships in Birmingham, England.
best bowler, Liton Das was adjudged the best batsman, while Peter of Thahekhu Knights XI was awarded the man of the tournament. The closing cere mony was graced by Er. Moatemjen Pongen, Airport Authority of India as the guest of honour. Altogether 16 teams took part in the tournament.
M O SC OW, J a n 2 0 (Agencies): The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it had reduced the pool of Russian athletes eligible to compete at next month’s Pyeongchang winter Olympics to 389 from 500. The IOC last month banned Russia from the Pyeongchang Games as a result of its “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system, though individual athletes will be able to compete effectively as neutrals if they can prove their anti-doping credentials. “As of today, the original pre-registration pool of 500 athletes has already been reduced by 111 by the Panel,” the IOC said in a statement. “For others in the remaining pool of athletes, pre-conditions such as fur-
ther pre-Games tests and reanalysis from stored samples have been required,” the IOC said. “Only if these requirements are met can the athletes be considered for invitation.” Wi d e s p r e a d d o p ing by Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games was exposed by an independent report for the World Anti-Doping Agency. Russia also sent a reduced team to the Rio de Janeiro summer Games of 2016 after its track and field team as well as weightlifting team, among others, were banned for doping. The invitation review panel, set up by the IOC to check every Russian athlete’s eligibility for the Games in South Korea starting on Feb. 9, said each case was reviewed anonymously.
Nagaland Sepaktakraw Sub-Junior team has entered the final in regu event at the ongoing 20th Sub-Junior Sepaktakraw National Championship at Kurnool, AP. They beat Delhi in the semi-finals and will now take on Tamil Nadu in final.
Zidane fuels Neymar to Madrid speculation
MADRID, Jan 20 (Agencies): Under pressure Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Saturday described Neymar, a rumoured transfer target for the European champions, as a “great player who everyone loves”. Madrid are the Spanish champions and have won the past two Champions Leagues, but lie fourth in La Liga 19 points behind bitter rivals Barcelona. The Spanish sports press reported in November that Madrid would make a shock move for Neymar next summer.
Asked at a press conference if Neymar might one day play for Real, Zidane said he didn’t talk about other teams’ players before praising the winger who joined Paris Saint Germain in August. “This is a player who has charmed everyone, the whole football world. He is a great player,” said Zidane. Madrid fans will get a chance to judge for themselves as Paris and Real meet in the Champions League last-16 in February and March.
Bundesliga: Berlin, Dortmund share spoils Berlin, Jan 20 (IANS): Shinji Kagawa’s equaliser helped Dortmund to hijack a 1-1 draw from Berlin in the opener of the 19th round of German Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund’s three-game winless run continues as the “BVB” wasted several opportunities to secure all three points from Hertha Berlin on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency. The “Black and Yellows” took the reins from the kick off and controlled the ball while the hosts defended deep to give the visitors a hard time establishing their style of play. Hence, goal-scoring opportunities remained a rare occurrence within the first half. The spectators at Berlin Olympia stadium had to wait until the 14th minute before Kagawa headed just wide of the target to ensure the first chance of the game. The hosts came to their first chance at the half-hour mark when Niklas Stark nodded past Dortmund’s goal. After the restart, Hertha Berlin grabbed a bright
Dortmund were shocked but they regrouped and increased the pressure. Christian Pulisic tested Berlin goalkeeper Thomas Kraft in the 56th minute even as Kagawa squandered another chance from close range three minutes later. Berlin had enough room to set up counter attacks but Salomon Kalou wasted a golden chance to double the lead after he failed to overcome custodian Roman Buerki following a one-on-one. However, the “BVB” remained on the front foot and got rewarded with 71 minutes into the game as Shinji Kagawa headed home Jadon Sancho’s cross to restore parity from close range. Peter Stoeger’s men dominated the closing period but his men were unable to make the most of their chances. Sancho’s curl went just wide before Alexander Isak rattled the woodwork in the closing period. Borussia Dortmund’s Omer Toprek in action against Hertha With the result, DortBerlin’s Davie Selke. mund climb from the 4th start against the run of the home Valentino Lazaro’s to 3rd place for now while game as Davie Selke broke low square pass into the box Berlin remained on the 11th the deadlock after tapping in the 46th minute. position.
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