March 11, 2018 by Nagaland Post

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2 days, still no portfolios allocated to ministers

Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 1 0 (NPN): After results of the recent assembly election, the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) will be constituted, where all newly elected members will take oath administered by the pro tem speaker. Prior to that, government formation took place when a 12-member cabinet of the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) headed by chief minister Neiphiu Rio was administered oath of office and secrecy by Governor P.B. Acharya on March 8. However, even after two days, portfolios of each member of the cabinet is yet to be allotted. It appears that the BJP, with 12 MLAs, is bargaining for lucrative portfolios after it got the post of deputy chief minister, a post that was held by Dr. S.C. Jamir for a brief period during the UDF rule in the mid-70s. It is believed that BJP wants the Home portfolio including some of the major

portfolios for its six cabinet members. Highly placed BJP sources informed Nagaland Post that BJP national general secretary, Ram Madhav rushed to Dimapur Saturday to discuss and finalize the list of portfolios for BJP cabinet ministers. Another NDPP minister said he didn’t know why the allotment of portfolios is being delayed. Meanwhile, speaking to Nagaland Post former state BJP unit president and core group member, Dr. M. Chuba Ao said a “simple” agreement was sealed between NDPP and BJP alliance. He said as per the “simple” agreement, inclusion as cabinet ministers and chairmen etc. was on the basis of 50:40:10. This meant 50% to NDPP, 40% BJP and10% for NPP, JD-U and Independent. Reacting on the demand of the opposition members that all be given Toyota-Innova Crysta (Top Model) instead of Renault Duster, Dr. Chuba said all the elected members were

given mandate to serve and so “comfort should not be the subject matter”. He said as law makers, members should be content with whatever vehicle allotted and should not concern too much for their comfort. “They should love their people and should be with their people” he said and reiterated that they were elected to look after the people not look for their well-being. As per the letter circulated on social media, 11 NPF legislators had purportedly expressed displeasure that the Assembly secretariat was planning to allot the MLAs Duster. In their letter, the MLAs cited “maintenance-issue” of the vehicle (Duster), and have therefore, requested that they be allotted ToyotaInnova Crysta (Top model) instead. One MLA argued that if bureaucrats could have the best of top-end vehicles with some having more than one vehicle, the plea of the MLAs on comfort cannot be shot down.

China set to give Xi licence India, France ink 14 strategic pacts to rule for life on Sunday Defence, security, nuclear

Xi Jinping

BEIJING MAR 10 (IANS): China is set to scrap the two-term limit for the presidency and vice-presidency on Sunday, giving Xi Jinping the licence to rule the country for life. With China’s largely ceremonial parliament stamping the proposal by the Communist Party, the Middle Kingdom could well be headed for a one-man rule. Fearing the repeat of excesses of power if anyone again was allowed to rule China indefinitely like Mao Zedong, country’s revered leader Deng Xiaoping slashed the term limit for President and vice-president to two -- 10 years. It is the same restriction, which nearly 3,000 lawmakers -- called deputies of the National Peo-

ple’s Congress-- will lift when they vote on Sunday to amend the country’s Constitution in a highly choreographed fashion. Xi, who came to power in 2013, has emerged as the most powerful leader in China after Mao. He is the General Secretary of the Communist Party and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission -- the top nodal body of the Chinese army. Although the post of General Secretary is more powerful than that of the President in China, the latter is used to deal with the outside world. Mao set up the President’s office in 1954 and quit the post after five years, giving it to Liu Shaoqi, handpicked by him. Liu was a puppet President and fell out of favour during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Mao did away with the President’s post in 1975 only to for it be revived by Deng in 1982 with a twoterm cap after his death. With the term-limit gone, Xi, who already has a larger than life image in China, can rule the country of 1.4 billion until he retires, dies or is toppled.

NPCC president Time for Tenyimias to come together: Dr. Shürho Suresh Prabhu gets additional charge offers to quit tion and work towards preKOHIMA, MAR 10 (PTI): After the Congress party failed to secure a single seat in the just concluded Assembly Elections, Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president, K. Therie Saturday offered to resign on moral grounds, party sources said. Therie offered to quit during the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee executive meeting held to discuss the February 27 Assembly election, party sources said on condition of anonymity. However, the sources said, since Therie was directly appointed by the AICC, his resignation cannot be channelized through the NPCC and he has to submit his resignation letter to the AICC. The Congress had contested in 18 seats out of the total 60, but did not win any one of it. The Congress had released a list of 23 candidates on February 6. But five of them later took back their nomination citing fund shortage, the sources said. The party had been in the opposition in Nagaland since 2003 when it failed to form the government despite being the single largest party.

Dr. Shürhozelie with Tenyiphe village council members and others after unveiling the monolith on Saturday.

DIMAPUR, MAR 10 (NPN): NPF president and former chief minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, Saturday asserted that a time has come for all the Tenyimias to come together and build a strong society that can withstand all adversaries. Dr. Shürhozelie, who is also the president of Ura Academy, was speaking at an event to mark 50th year of the Tenyiphe village council (TVC) at Tenyiphe

village, Dimapur, a statement issued by NPF press bureau stated. According to press bureau, he stressed on the importance of maintaining identity and dignity. He expressed apprehensions that the strong fabric of Naga society was being destroyed by tribalism. In this regard, he urged the Tenyimia people to find the roots of their evolu-

serving the values of unity and integrity of the Naga people. He also urged upon Nagas to develop a sense of respect for the elders, which he said is the foundation of a good thriving society. Narrating different stages of his life as a politician, a statesman and an academician, Dr. Shürhozelie reminded that inception of the Ura Academy was during the most tumultuous times that Nagas encountered. “In the year 1970, some scholars and intellectuals came up with the Idea of setting up an Angami literature committee with Mrs. Bilieu, Rev. Tsolie and myself as its pioneers with an objective to preserve and promote the Tenyidie dialect as a means to bring all the Tenyimia speaking people together under one fold,” he said.

of aviation ministry

NEW DELHI, MAR 10 (AGENCIES): Union Commerce and Industry minister Suresh Prabhu was assigned additional charge of Aviation ministry Saturday. The move comes after TDP’s A.G Raju resigned from the Union Cabinet on Thursday. “As advised by the Prime Minister, President Kovind has directed that Suresh Prabhu, Cabinet Minister, shall be assigned charge of the union ministry of civil aviation, in addition to his existing portfolio,” President Kovind tweeted on Saturday. Centre’s main focus in aviation is to complete the divestment process of Air India and its subsidiaries before the next general election due in 2019. The other key areas include expanding the affordable regional flying scheme (Cont’d on p-7) UDAN.

energy and protection of classified information

NEW DELHI, MAR 10 (AGENCIES): In a major expansion of strategic ties, India and France Saturday inked 14 pacts in key areas of defence, security, nuclear energy and protection of classified information besides resolving to deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and step up joint efforts to contain terrorism. The agreements were signed after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, including on the changing security dynamics in the Indian Ocean and Pacific. The visiting leader asserted that the sea lanes cannot be places for hegemonic power play, in a clear reference to China. The pacts included reciprocal logistic support between the armed forces of the two countries and another on protection of classified information, an agreement that comes in the backdrop of the Indian government refusing to divulge details of the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal.

DIMAPUR, MAR 10 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya asserted that gender equality was the need of the hour and called upon all to reflect on how all could make the Naga society more just and equitable for women and to celebrate the women who have achieved extraordinary things. In his message on International Women’s Day, Acharya asked the people to remind one’s self that empowerment of women and equality, liberty and dignity were sacred rights of women. He stated that women have played a pivotal role in building the nation and have been contributing towards the progress of the society in every field. Stating that International Women’s Day was an opportunity to highlight the progress that has been made towards achieving gender

equality, Acharya conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to all women who were the backbone of the society. On the occasion, Acharya also extended his greetings to the women of Nagaland in particular and the country in general. Meanwhile, the Governor appealed to the people of Nagaland to make ‘Beti Bachhao, Beti Padhao’ movement a success by adopting at least one school going girl child by contributing Rs. 3000 in account number 35843617072, SBI, Kohima main branch. One could also contact 0370 2245789 for further details. He also thanked the last year’s sponsors of 220 girls under the said project. Acharya said he has instructed the new government to provide women vegetable vendor’s clean and secured kiosks at a nominal rate.

Post election: Clean Dimapur drive organized 3 held in connection with Feb 27 blast

Volunteers remove election campaign posters and banners during the ‘Clean Dimapur’ drive on Saturday. (NP)

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“Our defence cooperation is very strong and we consider France among the most trusted defence partners,” PM Modi said at a joint media event with Macron. He said that the pact on reciprocal logistic support between the armed forces was a “golden step” in defence relations. PM Modi said that both sides have agreed to strengthen cooperation in ensuring freedom of navigation, overflight as Indian Ocean will play a key role in ensuring regional peace and stability. Noting that defence cooperation between the two countries now has a “new significance”, Mr Macron talked about the Scorpene submarine project for the Indian Navy and the fighter jet deal for the Air Force. “India had made a sovereign decision in this

Gender equality need of the hour: Governor

This is it!

“That’s Madam’s way of trying to instil a fighting spirit in Rahulji”.

Macron and Modi during their joint press conference on Saturday.

DIMAPUR, MAR 10 (NPN): Mass cleanliness drive organized under the initiative of Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) was successfully conducted in Dimapur on Saturday. The recently concluded election process left the now redundant election pamphlets, flyers, banners and posters across Dimapur. Concerned citizens of Dimapur wholeheartedly joined the cleanliness drive covering

the areas from Dimapur Clock Tower to Bata Charali, Khermahal and Duncan Bosti. The drive saw the participation of people from different walks of life including representatives from Dimapur Urban Colony Chairmen Council Federation (DUCCF), NPF, BJP, Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Vidhya Bhawan School scouts and guides, NGOs, staff and officers from DMC and media fraternity. In an effort to keep the

commercial city clean, the drive was collaborative initiative of Dimapur Municipal Council, Nagaland Post, Eastern Mirror, Morung Express, political parties, NCD, DUCCF and GB’s Union. It took about four hours to thoroughly clean the walls, shutters and dividers within the targeted area. DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam said that the newly elected representative of Dimapur II, Moatoshi Longkumer donated 150 cartons of mineral

water to aid the participants of the drive. He also expressed his gratitude to all participants while opining that during future elections, posters, pamphlets etc. should be discouraged in favour of other alternatives. If these continue to be used, the same process of having to engage a clean-up crew would have to be repeated which not only hampers daily routine but also takes up manpower. (Cont’d on p-7)

DIMAPUR, MAR 10 (NPN): Tizit police have arrested three persons in connection with the blast at 41 Tisit A/C Polling station no 20 on February 27. When contacted, Tizit police informed that the three accused were arrested on March 2 and sent to jail on March 3. It may be recalled that one person was injured in the blast, when the crude bomb landed on the roof of the EBRC Tizit, designated polling station no. 20 even before the polling started. BJP demands action: 41 Tizit A/C BJP has demanded strong action against the accused persons involved in the February 27 blast. In a press note, BJP 41 Tizit A/C press and media cell appealed to the law enforcing authority to thoroughly investigate the incident and punish the perpetrators as per the provisions of the law in order to avoid such recurrence in the future. Reacting to the news that appeared in some regional TV channel, BJP has clarified that no BJP workers/sympathisers were involved in the blast as alleged. In this regard, BJP has appealed to all news channels/agencies and media not to publish unauthenticated news.

respect (Rafale fighter jet) and we are monitoring the progress in the field. We very much want to continue the programme. It is a longterm contract which is mutually beneficial. I personally consider it as the heart of the strategic partnership,” Mr Macron said. India had signed a government-to-government deal with France in 2016 to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of about the Rs. 58,000-crore. The Congress has been demanding details of the deal, alleging that the deal negotiated under its rule was much cheaper than the contract signed by the Modi government. On maritime security, the French President said both the countries will have “unprecedented” level of cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indian Ocean and Pacific.

16 kg gold worth over Rs 4 crore seized in Manipur KOL KATA, M AR 10 (IANS): About 16 kg gold, valued at Rs 4.81 crore, being smuggled into India through the India-Myanmar border, was seized in Manipur and one person apprehended, an official said here on Saturday. “Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in a joint operation with Assam Rifles, seized the gold. It was sourced from India-Myanmar border at Moreh in Manipur,” a DRI official said. He further said: “A car travelling from Moreh towards Imphal was stopped for checking at Khudengthabi (in Manipur). While frisking the passenger and carrying out thorough inspection of the vehicle, gold biscuits were found hidden inside a secret cavity of the vehicle chassis.” “There have been significant seizures of gold bars of foreign origin smuggled from Myanmar through India-Myanmar border adjacent to Moreh and also from the Zokhawthar in Mizoram, along India-Myanmar border,” he added. During the current fiscal, the DRI, in the region across West Bengal and North Eastern states, has seized close to 300 kgs of gold valued at Rs 90 crore, smuggled from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan.

ACAUT corrigendum DIMAPUR, MAR 10 (NPN): Apropos the news item published in the local dailies on March 10 on Changki village council issue, ACAUT has clarified that the its chairman, Tia Longchar was wrongly put as co-chairman. ACAUT through its public liaison convener, Simon Kelio has expressed regret and apologized for the error. K Y M C

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DDLSA organises refresher training for PLs and PLVs

Participants and speakers of the DDLSA Refresher Training.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) held it’s “Refresher Training” for Panel Lawyers (PLs) and Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) on March 9 at its frontal office. At the training programme, resource persons, legal aid counsel-cum-trainer R. Limhathung Ezong spoke on basic drafting on FIR/MACT/consumer/ RTI, legal aid counsel-cum-

trainer, Esther K. Aye spoke on victim’s compensation scheme/cyber crime and legal aid counsel-cum-trainer Limasenla Longkumer on NSLSA scheme/workers in unorganised sectorsbenefits and eligibility. The programme was chaired by panel lawyer Tonika Shohe, welcome address was delivered by chief judicial magistratecum-secretary DDLSA, Ajongba Imchen.

The aim of the training was to equip and prepare PLVs and Panel Lawyers in basis drafting skills and also make them aware of the various schemes, approach, prevention and benefits etc. that are made available to the downtrodden/common citizens. The Programme was attended by Panel Lawyers of DDLSA and ParaLegal Volunteers attached to various legal aid clinics, homes and jails.

news in Brief GHSS Phek informs: Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Phek, centre coordinator has informed the Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed) 2017-2019 candidates under GHSS Phek Centre that, the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) sessions (first year) will commence from March 15, 10 a.m. onwards. The details of the programme will be intimated at the contact programme. ANFATA wishes HSLC & HSSLC students: All Nagaland Fine Art Teachers Association (ANFATA) has wished all the students appearing for the HSLC and HSSLC exams, very good luck and urged them to give their best to come out with flying colours. A press release issued by ANFATA president, V. Hetoi Swu reminded the students that success is for those who crave it with hard work and dedication. LSU emergency meeting: Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) has convened its emergency meeting on March 12, 2 p.m at the LSU office. All the executives have been requested to attend without fail.

ATMA Sechü-Zubza conducts field day

Participants of the field day and demonstration programme at Jotsoma village.

DIMAPUR: Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) SechüZubza block conducted a field day and demonstration programme on March 9 at Jotsoma village. ATMA Sechü-Zubza block, in a press release, said that the functionaries stressed on the importance of organic farming and also on its liabilities. The team focused on the basic facts of organic farming system for crops like cabbage and mustard in the locality. Also, demonstrations on nursery bed preparations, intercropping and pest and disease control was conducted by ATMs, Keviravono Visa and Thejavizonuo Kelio. Altogether 21 members from various SHGs including the functionaries attended the programme.

AR conducts free medical camp at Choknyu DIMAPUR: Mon battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted a free medical camp at Choknyu village in Mon district on March 7. According to AR Mon battalion, the aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical treatment and checkups for the local populace of Choknyu village who lack requisite medical facilities. The medical team of 35 Assam Rifles headed by RMO, Captain Tejesh B S, along with medical staff examined and provided free treatment for 154 patients, 82 of who were male, 54 female and 18 were children. Free medicine was also distributed among the ailing patients.

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Assam Rifles seize illegal liquor

DIMAPUR: Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) seized illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during the search at a mobile check post at Mhainamtsi, Jalukie under Peren district on March 7. According to AR Jalukie battalion, during the search at a mobile check post troops of Assam Rifles intercepted a suspected Tata Sumo vehicle (NL 01T 8374) and apprehended five passengers including three ladies and two men carrying 56 cases of assorted brands of IMFL. AR said that the apprehended were identified as Gvang Thailung (22) son of late Hoinaibung, resident of Samjiuram ‘C’

The two apprehended with the recovered items.

block, police station Jalukie Peren district, Jakson (19) son Gaika Zaplung, resident of Samjiuram ‘C’ block police station Jalukie, Idan (30) daughter of late Namdui, resident of Saijang, police station Athibung, Peren district, Suineu (30) daughter of late Alakbe, resident of

Azailong, police station Athibung, Peren district, and Rongdia (32) daughter of late Rongdeu, resident of Nkialwua, police station Athibung Peren district. The apprehended along with the recovered items were handed over to Jalukie police station for further investigation.

AR interact with village GBs

DIMAPUR: Chieswema battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) conducted an interaction programme with village heads, GBs, VCCs at Pfutsero sub-division on March 6. According to AR Chieswema battalion, the aim of the event was to carry out discussions on various issues like drug addiction and abuse, HIV/AIDS, village cleanliness, sanitation employment for youth and importance of education. The members also agreed to work in tandem with Assam Rifles for the holistic development of Pfutsero and adjoining villages.

St. John College held a workshop on “Teaching Practise” on March 7, with principal of Dimapur Government College, Akok Walling as the resource person. The workshop was attended by all the teaching staff including the administrative head and assistant director of St. John College.

AR Dmu lecture on drug abuse at Hollohon colony

DIMAPUR: Dimapur battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organized a lecture on “Drug Abuse” at Hollohon colony Dimapur on March 9. AR Dimapur battalion informed that the aim of the lecture was to create awareness about the drug abuse and guide the youth on measures to give up the vice and bring them to the main stream of social life without shame or sorrow. A total of 15 youth, GB and chairman of Hollohon colony attended the lecture.

Niuland Area Students’ Union (NASU) led by its president Yepeto Aye and general secy. Kaka K. Holo visited the HSLC examination centre at Govt. Hr. Sec. School (GHSS), Niuland on March 9. The examination is being held for the first time at GHSS Niuland after being approved by the NBSE. Altogether 206 students (91 male and 115 female) are appearing for the HSLC examination from 8 different schools.

More reports on International Women’s Day celebrations

Guests, organizers and participants at the DDLSA- ACID –NDWM observation IWD celebrations organized by STH Zunheboto, sponsored by district water ZDLSA IWD programme at South Point East Prayer Fellowship, Zunheboto of IWD. and sanitation mission department of PHED.

IWD cum Culmination of Swachh Shakti Week programme Assam Rifles Tuensang celebrated ‘International Women’s Day’ at Changlangshu on organised jointly by LEH and PHeD Wokha. March 8.

DDLSA: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority(DDLSA) obser ved “Inter national Women’s Day” in collaboration with Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID)-cum-NDWM under the theme, “Time Is Now: Rural And Urban K

Activities Transforming Lives” at Assisi auditorium, lake view colony. During the programme, chief guest, chief judicial magistrate-cum-secretary DDLSA, Ajongba Imchen emphasised on the need to speak up for and safeguard women’s rights.

Resource person, panel lawyer Sentimenla also delivered a PowerPoint presentation on “Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act” 2005. Guests of the programme included two officials from Germany, director, peace channel Rev. Fr. C. P. Anto,

director of ACID Sr. Parmila Lobo and panel lawyers from DDLSA. ZUNHEBOTO: International women’s day was celebrated at Zunheboto on March 8 concluding a week-long celebration of “swach shakti” week from March 4 to 8.

According to a press note from EE PHED Zunheboto division, Er. Kitoshe Aye, the programme was organised by Sumi Totimi Hoho (STH) Zunheboto town, sponsored by district water and sanitation mission department of PHED, Zunheboto division.

ZDLSA: Zunheboto Distirct Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) organised an “International Women’s Day” programme at south point east prayer fellowship Zunheboto on March 8. Earlier during the programme, PLV, Rebecca Chophy highlighted legal aid and legal services, while resource person Easter H. Yepthomi spoke about the significance of women’s day and also highlighted various special laws enacted for women. LEH: Lotha Eloe Hoho (LEH) and PHeD Wokha jointly organised “International Women’s Day-cum-Culmination Of Swachh Shakti Week” under theme “Press For Progress” on March 8 at Tiyi Hall, Wokha. Speaking at the programme, theme speaker, vice principal GHSS

Wokha, Mhonbeni Ovung dwelt on the theme and emphasised on how women can achieve optimal progress only when they decide to come out of their comfort zones. She added that lack of conviction and selfbelief was a deterrent to progress - she said women need to have open minds, nurture themselves with positive attitudes and use their potentials to accelerate progress. Short speeches were delivered by PHeD officials, a special song was presented by Marima self help group and the vote of thanks was delivered by the Eloe Hoho officials. President Lotha Eloe Hoho, Mhonchumi Humtsoe chaired the program who welcomed the women participants and department officials. She encour-

aged the attendees to learn something new from the programme and contribute towards making our society better. AR Tuensang: Tuensang battalion under the aegis of IGAR (North) conducted a lecture on “International Women’s Day” at Changlangshu on March 8. Assam Rifles Tuensang battalion, in a press release, said that the aim of the programme was to celebrate “International Women’s Day” amidst unprecedented global movement for women’s rights. The lecture highlighted the achievement of women in all spheres of life and their contribution towards building the society and nation. 65 women attended the event which concluded with an informal interaction and lunch. K

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WEATHER FORECAST MARCH 11

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Very warm with plenty of sun 35 16 Aizawl

Plenty of sun

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

Nice with plenty of sun

Itanagar Not as warm

28 11 32 16 28 8 24 14

Shillong

Mostly sunny and comfortable 22 7

Kohima

Not as warm

Dimapur Mostly sunny and beautiful Mkg

21 10 29 14

A stray t-shower; not as warm 24 9

Tuensang Partly sunny and cooler

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Zunheboto Partly sunny with a shower

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Wokha

PNUK condemn life attempt on NSF leaders DIMAPUR: Poumai Naga Union Kohima (PNUK) has strongly condemned the attempt made on the lives of vice president Naga students’ Federation (NSF) Boveio Poukai Duo and his cousin Velu and former NSF speaker Joshua Thong on March 3. In a condemnation note PNUK president, Siilunii Rapaobamai urged the concerned authority to arrest and book the responsible person(s) at the earliest. PNUK further stated that such “cowardly act” towards student leaders without reason was condemnable and uncalled for.

DEFCC conducts 2-day workshop

DIMAPUR: Department Of Environment, Forests And Climate Change (DEFCC), Nagaland held a two-day workshop on “Working Scheme Operation and Timber Trade” for officers and staff of the department (on March 8) followed by timber traders, wood based industries, HPC cleared mills and tree farmers (March 9) at Forest Office Complex, Conference Hall in Dimapur. On March 8, PCCF, CWLW Nagaland, S.P. Tripathy (IFS) graced the occasion as the chief guest APCCF (C) MoEF & CC, regional office Shillong, S.K. Agarwal (IFS) as guest of honour. In his opening remarks, APPCF (T), Meyipokyim Aier (IFS) noted that as per the forest survey of India Dehradun, the reason of the recent decrease in forest cover was due to the increased frequency of Jhum culti-

vation. He also spoke about the importance of the department to help sustainably utilise resources. Meanwhile, on March 9, PCCF & HoFF Nagaland, I. Panger Jamir (IFS) graced the occasion as chief guest and stressed on the role of “timber traders” in improving the forests and environment. S.K. Agarwal (IFS) explained the “importance of proper operation of working schemes”. During the workshop, comprehensive technical sessions were held on both days. Other resource persons were Dr. Kenei Miacheo (IFS) CF (STC), Y.M.Jami (IFS) CF (NTC), K. Ihevi Aomi (IFS) DFO Dimapur and Vivika Sema, forest ranger. The aim of the workshop was to sustainably utilise forest resources, improve forest cover and systematic stream lining of works

Cutting & tailoring training at Kiphire DIMAPUR: District Industries Centre (DIC) Kiphire general manager, Sukhonlal Langthasa has invited candidates under Kiphire for a nine month cutting and tailoring training course under Rural Artesian Programme (RAP) at DIC Kiphire to commence from April 1. The minimum educational qualification to apply for the course is class 8 passed. Interested candidates have been requested to apply with an attested photo copy of educational qualification certificate to the general manager, DIC Kiphire on or before March 23 during office hours. A selection interview will be held on March 29 at 11 a.m at the office premises. Candidates will have to appear for the interview along with their original documents, at their own expenses. Selected candidates will be awarded a monthly stipend of Rs. 500 per month. Accommodation will not be provided during the training period and selected candidates will have to arrange their own accommodation.

AR conducts Medical camp at Bhandari

DIMAPUR: Wokha battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) organized a medical camp at Bhandari village in Wokha district on March 9 with an aim to provide medical support and assistance to the villagers especially the old people and the women who are unable to go to the hospitals at far distances. AR Wokha battalion informed that a total of 48 male, 53 female and 20 children were examined and given necessary treatment during the camp and free medicine were given to the ailing patients. In addition local people were also educated upon the importance of timely vaccination, personal hygiene and sanitation. K Y M C

DIMAPUR: Don Bosco College Kohima (DBCK) organised a “Gratitude Day” for 2015 batch outgoing students which is the first batch of students passing out from the college. The programme was held at the college premises on March 9 with Fr. CM Joseph (Rector) as the speaker. According to a press statement from DBCK, Fr. Joseph in his address reminded the outgoing students that they were ‘unique’ and ‘unrepeatable’ which should propel them to display performances of the highest calibre wherever they go. He further urged them to be “Givers” and contribute to the betterment of society. A speech on behalf of the staff was delivered by Dr. Velhou Koza while another speech on behalf of the outgoing batch was delivered by Vesulu Rhakho. Awards for ‘Best Bosconian’ were given to students from different departments as well as to the teaching and non-teaching staff. The programme be-

Common leopard rescued by NZP team DIMAPUR: A common leopard was rescued from Wameken valley, near Tuli town in Mokokchung, by the Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) rescue team on March 9. A press release from NZP stated that the rescued leopard was a healthy adult male and is presently being kept in the confinement facility of the zoo. The rescue team was led by deputy ranger, Thripong Sangtam, assisted by zoo veterinarian, Dr. Rongsenwati Ao and staff of the Zoo. Through the press release, the Zoo director, Obed Bohovi Swu SFS conveyed his gratitude to Subonenba Longkumer, director CECS, Rajeshwari Karuna (RK) of Tuli, J. Konyak, officer-in-charge of Tuli PS and all individuals involved in the safe The rescued Common Leopard on his arrival at Nagaland Zoological Park, and timely conduct of the rescue mission. Rangapahar.

Wokha battalion constructs borewell at Chukitong DIMAPUR: Wokha battalion under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) constructed and inaugurated a water supply scheme bore-well at Chukitong village in Wokha district on March 9. Assam Rifles Wokha battalion in a press release informed that villagers of Chukitong village have been facing acute scarcity of potable drinking water due to non availability of water resources. The project was handed over to head GB Chukitong village, Nkhanemo Ezung on March 9 by Assam Rifles officials in the presence of local villagers.

DBCK organises ‘Gratitude Day’

CII congratulates new government

Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) handed over ten garbage tipper trucks with partitions for wet and dry waste to the decentralised ward sanitation committees of Kohima Municipality, at Lirie landfill site on March 9. The scientific waste management system project is being implemented by SIPMIU with financial assistance from the Asian development bank. Altogether 19 vehicles will be distributed to the wards for waste management.

DIMAPUR: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has congratulated the new Government in Nagaland extending its best wishes to the new team. A press release from chairman CII North East Council & Managing Director Keventer Agro Ltd, Mayank Jalan that CII would like to work as a close partner of the new team Nagaland in taking the hilly state towards fast growth and development. CII expressed confidence that in the new dispensation, the state will find a government which is development driven and responsive to the aspirations of the people, especially the youth.

Blessings being bestowed on the outgoing students.

gan with a prayer by vicerector, Fr. Alex, student Verusa Kezo read from the Bible, welcome address was delivered by principal, Fr. Dr. Suresh Innocent where he stressed on the values that the college has imparted into the students and exhorted them to carry these morals and spiritual values all through their lives. The principal as a

gesture of goodwill took a ‘bow’ to honour the outgoing students and their time at the college. Special numbers were performed by Kumgha and Thejasenuo, Wokharo Kithan and Nesy Rathu. The highlight of the programme was a special ‘Candle Ceremony’ wherein 137 outgoing students lighted individual candles

symbolizing their light which they would take with them as they pass out from the college. The ceremony was accompanied by a choir song titled “Carry your Candle”. The students also received blessings from Fr. CM Joseph and Fr. Alex, and the programme concluded with the singing of College Anthem.

Trg on modern techniques in aquaculture

Resource persons, officials and participants of the training.

DIMAPUR: Training on “Modern Techniques in Aquaculture” organised by ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre in collaboration with department of Fisheries, Nagaland got underway at Training Centre Brooders Fish Farm, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur on March 8.

According to a DIPR report, on the first day, technical employees of the department of Fisheries and progressive farmers of Dimapur district were trained on fish production with polyculture and integrated fish farming. Practical demonstrations of water testing by using portable testing kits

GPRN/NSCN discharges two from active service

DIMAPUR: GPRN/NSCN has, in two separate orders, discharged a ‘sgt’ and a ‘private’ with immediate effect. ‘Brig’ Aheto Chophi GSO-1 (Adm) general Hqs N/A has discharged A/No. 19478, ‘sgt’ Wanmei, son of Meango, Tobu village of Konyak region on health grounds from active service of the GPRN/NSCN Naga Army. It appreciated the service rendered by him as most praiseworthy and wished him well for his future endeavours. In a separate order, ‘col’ Atoshe Sumi, camp commander, general Hqs Naga Army discharged A/No. 19652, ‘private’ Throngkiuba son of Kiuzh, Malengre village of YMC region from active service of GPRN/NSCN,

Naga Army on account of family problem. It stated that service rendered by him was most praiseworthy and wished him a bright and prosperous future.

developed by the centre were also given during the programme. Principal scientist, S. Dasgupta and scientist, Sujata Sahoo, from ICARCIFE Kolkata Centre were the resource persons for the training. Field visit and staff interaction were to be the highlights of the second day.

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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of C-Edge College, Dimapur organised a “Faculty Development Programme” on March 6, focused on evaluation, critical thinking and scientific temper. It also featured an open interaction and deliberation where principal, Dr. Chubatola Aier shared some effective tips on evaluation. K Y M C

Volunteers of ATSUM locking the gate of ZEO office in Churachandpur district on Saturday. (NP)

IMPHAL, Mar 10: All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) Saturday began its shut-down stir of all the Zonal Education Offices (ZEOs) in the hill districts of Manipur. As a part of the stir, around 15 youths said to be volunteers of ATSUM has closed down a zonal education office (ZEO) in Churachandpur district since yesterday, an official source said. Reports of shutting down of other ZEO offices in Ukhrul and other hill districts were also reported. In Ukhr ul district, the office has been locked down with keypad Saturday afternoon, around 4 pm by members of Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong. ATSUM l a unc he d the stir protesting against the state education department’s move to digitize all service books of its rank and files at the education

IMPHAL, Mar 10: Two officials of a company engaged in the construction of railway line in Manipur have been kidnapped by some armed miscreants suspected to be militants. A police source said that the officials - Ashok Sharma from Rajasthan and Bidhuyut Majumdar from Assam - were whisked away from their worksite at Makru village under Tuosem police station of Tamenglong district Saturday, around 10.30 am They are the supervisors of the Bhartia Infra Projects Limited (BIPL) engaging in the construction of railway tunnel of the Jiribam-Tupul railway line at Makru area, the source added. Police suspect hands of militants behind the kid-

napping of the officials for ransom. Earlier in January this year, two employees of Hindustan Construction Company, one of the companies engaging in the tunnel construction of the railway line, were kidnapped for ransom by cadres of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF)-MC faction. They were safely rescued by state police later. The Jiribam-Tupul railway line is a part of TransAsian Railway project which is considered to be crucial in transforming India’s ‘Look East policy’ into ‘Act East’. While funds are not holding back the drive, the law and order situation, abduction of officials and workers of the companies engaging in the project and attack on them is hampering the progress of the project.

Myanmar national held with Heroin in Mnp

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Guwahati, Mar 10 (IANS): Bangladesh President Md. Abdul Hamid on Saturday wound up his visit to India’s northeast on a nostalgic note. In his departing remarks, Hamid said the threeday visit to Assam and Meghalaya was very nostalgic for him as he came to this part of the northeast during the Bangladesh Liberation War. “I have visited Balat, Shillong and Meghalaya and I was very glad to see these places,” the Bangladesh President said. During the visit, Hamid was accompanied by his wife Rashida Khanam and other family members apart from the official delegation. He left for New Delhi from the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here on Saturday afternoon. Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were present at the airport to see off the President.

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Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Kizukala Jamir, D/o Heudaizoilie Hemang and Imo Jamir, Yajang Village for earning your Ph.D. degree on October 2017 from Uinversity of Hyderabad. Thesis entitled for publishing in highest impact factor journal from the Department of Plant Science, School of Life Science, Hyderabad on “ Screening of Bioactive Compounds from Zingiberaceae Family : Isolation and Characterization of Cysteine protease from the. Rhizome of Zingiber Montanum (J. Koenig) Link ex. A.Dietr.” Your dedication and hard work have finally paid off. It’s truly a tiding of joy you have made us proud with your hard work and success. May the Almighty bestows His abundance of blessings upon you for your future endeavour. DP-1943

Mom, dad, brother and sisters, Kevijau Colony (Dimapur)

‘All praises and thankfulness to our Almighty God for His unceasing love, grace and blessings bestowed upon me and my area people in particular’. Through this column, I, Shri C. M. Chang the NDPP elected member from the 51 Noksen Assembly Constituency would like to express my profound gratitude to all Electorates of my Assembly Constituency, who has voted me to victory in the just concluded State General Election enabling me to represent in the 13th house of the NLA. I personally would like to convey my heartfelt acknowledgement to my 51 Noksen A/C NDPP party leaders and workers, strong supporters, my family members and close relatives, well wishers, church leaders, village elders and my esteemed voters for reposing faith upon me to represent my area for the 2nd consecutive term. My profound gratitude to the President and colleagues of NDPP Tuensang Region, all Rank and Files of the Central Team NDPP Nagaland State, all Govt. Officials deputed for election duties, BJP Central Team, BJP rank and files of the Nagaland State unit and particularly BJP voters from 51 Noksen A/C led by its withdrawn Intending Candidate Shri. Limaonen Chang and also the supporters/voters of Former Minister Shri. H. Chuba Chang for their valuable support extended towards my victory. Although I cannot personally thank each and every individual, it is my prayer and wish that God shall grant us blessings and wisdom in the all round development of our area. I shall stand committed with utmost sincerity in my assignments and shall not let all your efforts go in vain. Lastly and more importantly, my highest respect and gratitude to the NDPP Nagaland State President Shri. Chingwang Konyak and most abled leader and PDA Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for reposing faith in me and for inducting me as Cabinet Minister in his Ministry to enable me to serve Naga people with utmost sincerity. Thank you all once again and May God bless you all. C. M Chang NDPP Elected Member 51 Noksen A/C Minister, Nagaland K-654

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To my heavenly Father, for being gracious in giving me this esteemed privilege to serve my people. I am deeply humbled. My heartfelt gratitude to all the voters of 24th Angetyongpang Assembly Constituency who bestowed me the honor and respect by casting their precious votes alongside the relentless support rendered in every way thus enabling me to be chosen as a Representative of our constituency in the 13th Nagaland Assembly for which I shall ever remain indebted. I will strive to remain grounded in our effort of rebuilding our land to serve our people with the best I can. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation and gratefulness to those well wishers who despite not being a member of our constituency supported me throughout my journey. A special Thank You to those individuals and families for their genuine support and love both physically and ﬁnancially, to the different Prayer Groups who to me were the Pillars of divine strength and without whom Triumph would have been impossible. “Together We can and We will”. Therefore let us join our hands in building a Renewed Nagaland, a Vision that stands paramount. May God bless us, keep us and lift His countenance upon us. K-646

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Diphu, Mar 10: The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) is making preparation to conducting special examination under the norms of Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) for Karbi Anglong autonomous district soon. Speaking to media persons, executive member of KAAC, Jagatsing Engti said that preparation for conducting the examination is on and Assam Government will set the question paper and scrutinize the answer script. Requisite standard for the examina-

tion will be Diploma in Elementary Education (D. El. Ed) for elementary level and Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) for secondary education. “KAAC cannot conduct this special examination on their own because they do not have fund provision for salary and allowance to the teachers of Elementary and Secondary Education. The KAAC is authorized to perform the examination but all the process will must be as per the rule given by the state government,” said Engti. The date of examination is yet to be set, he added.

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have also assured people that the state government will find them an alternate source of income. District Horticulture Officer (DHO) Henrik Basar, who was part of the team that carried out the raid yesterday, urged people to grow ginger, chilly and cardamom in place of poppy. The deputy commissioner also thanked Nocte Women’s Society, a local NGO, for supporting the drive.

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and 298 pieces of WY tablet were seized from the Myanmar national identified as U Zaw-Lin (33) of Ein Chin Myain Phawng, Myanmar. The foreign national has been handed over to Moreh police along with the seized item for necessary action, the source added.

KAAC to conduct special TET

Itanagar, Mar 10 (PTI): The Tirap district administration in Arunachal Pradesh, in association with police, Assam Rifles and an NGO, has destroyed 36 acres of poppy plantations in seven villages, an official report said here Saturday. Deputy commissioner P N Thungon have informed the local people in Lazu area of the district that the drive would be carried out till March 12 and sought their cooperation in the matter, it said. Thungon

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IMPHAL, Mar 10: Manipur police at Moreh, the border at Indo-Myanmar have arrested a Myanmar national with Heroin (No.4) and WY (World is Yours) tablets. Police source said that 30 capsules of Heroin

36 acres of poppy plantations destroyed in Arunachal

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Agartala, Mar 10 (PTI): The CPI(M) in Tripura Saturday withdrew from the election to Charilam Assembly seat, citing “post-poll violence” in the constituency. Polling to the Charilam seat was postponed following the death of CPI(M) candidate Ramendra Narayan Debbarma, a week before the February 18 elections in the state. The party had later fielded Palash Debbarma from the seat. Palash Debbarma was pitted against BJP leader and newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Debbarman, who is not a member of the 60-member Tripura Assembly. The Congress has nominated Arjun Debbarma from the seat. Charilam is slated to go to polls on March 12. CPI(M) state secretary Bijan Dhar said the BJP, along with Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), has resorted to “post-poll violence in the constituency”. “The CPI(M) candidate was compelled to stay outside the constituency despite being a permanent resident of the place. He is not in a position to move in the constituency even with security cover. Any election held in such a situation would be nothing but a one-sided exercise,” Dhar said. The CPI(M) had earlier requested the Election Commission to postpone the Charilam poll till “normalcy gets restored” in the area.

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Gangtok, Mar 10 (PTI): Sikkim Legislative Assembly Saturday passed the Rs 7132.59 crore budget for the year 2018-19 and the Sikkimese Appropriation Bill, Bill No.3 of 2018. The budget was passed unanimously after Speaker KN Rai put it to vote four days after the Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling presented it on the inaugural day of the budget session. The House later passed the Sikkim Appropriation Bill, Bill No. 3 of 2018, that authorises the state government to set money aside for specific spending. The members also passed budgetary demands of various departments. The Speaker later adjourned the house sine die.

Two railway officials kidnapped in Manipur

apprehending encroachment attempts from the Mizoram side, on March 7. Assam and Mizoram have a long-standing boundary dispute, and there had been tension in the Hailakandi-Kolasib region several times in the past too. The Mizoram Police said one MZP activist received bullet injury in the leg by the Assam Police personnel while shooting around eight rounds to disperse around 100 students. Several other students were injured in the lathi-charge. They said the student activists have been camping in the area to construct the rest house called ‘Zofate Chawlhbuk’ since March 8 where a large number of Assam’s India Reserve Battalion were deployed to prevent them from doing so. The Hailakandi DC, who is at the spot since this morning, said MZP activists entered into Assam’s territory at Kachurthal and attacked personnel of the Assam Police and para military forces leading to a mild lathi-charge. “We have ensured not an inch of Assam’s land is encroached upon,” he said. Meanwhile, opposition parties in Mizoram condemned Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla of failing to protect the state’s territory. Earlier, Assam’s Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Political, Alok Kumar had asked his Mizoram counterpart to take immediate steps to avert any untoward incident and to maintain status quo along the interstate boundary.

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directorate in Imphal. The tribal based student body is demanding decentralization of the digitization process at the respective ZEO offices and not at the directorate education (school) office in Imphal. After the state authority failed to meet the demand despite repeated request, ATSUM on Friday announced to go ahead with its proposed stir of shutting down ZEO offices across the hill districts with immediate effect. While drawing government’s attention towards their demand, the ATSUM maintained that Manipur is a land inhabited by diverse communities with unique ethos and dialects and as such it will be sensible on the part of the education directorate (schools) to assign the matter to the concerned ZEOs. The students’ body also clarified that it was not against the process of digitization. “But the

H aila k a n di / Aizawl, Mar 10 (PTI): Trouble continued along Assam-Mizoram border Saturday with the Mizoram Police alleging that a Mizo student was injured in firing on a group by the Assam Police at Zopui, while the latter denied the charge and claimed that the protesters were only pushed back when they tried to intrude into the state. The Mizoram Police claimed that one student was injured in firing by the Assam Police at Zopui near Mizoram-Assam border town of Bairabi. Several other members of the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the Mizo apex students body, were also injured as security forces in Assam resorted to lathicharge at Zopui locality of the town, the Mizoram Police said. The MZP said its members were trying to construct a rest house in the land of the late Ch Chhunga, first chief minister of the state, at Zopui in Kolasib district. Assam’s Hailakandi district Deputy Commissioner Adil Khan, however, said, “We have acted with utmost restraint and applied minimum force to push back the MZP members when they intruded into Assam’s territory.” Asserting that no excesses were committed by the district administration on the MZP activists, Khan said there is no report of any injury to anyone. The Hailakandi administration has clamped prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC in certain pockets of the district,

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method applied for an effective process was filled with perils as printing mistakes on the part of the computer operators will seriously affect those individuals whose names or records are misprinted,” it said. And, the victims of such error will have to visit the directorate office, often for correction, which will result in huge expenditures in travelling and inconveniences to those who travels to Imphal from far places, ATSUM added. Justifying its demand, as per the reports collected from individuals whose names and service records were misprinted earlier, ATSUM alleged that those individuals were forced to shell out hefty sums of at least Rs 15,000 for travelling and other processes. At the same time, the strength of the office assistant of the directorate, were simply not enough to meet the eventual traffic of employees coming for correction, as the total strength of service persons serving under education (s) was approximately around 15,000 in total. ATSUM suggested that it will be better for the directorate to assign the work to the respective ZEO’s as this will enhance speedy completion of the process with minimal mistakes. The students’ body has also warned that it would intensify the agitation if their genuine demand is not considered by the state government.

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THANK YOU NOTE I would like to thank the people of 35 Zunheboto A/C who have reposed their faith in me to represent them in the 13 th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. I am grateful for this opportunity and shall work hard to ensure that your expectations of me for our constituency are fulfilled. To all who supported me through prayer, good will and deed, I sincerely thank you; I shall give my best to ensure that your faith in me has not been misplaced. To those who have yet to be convinced of my ability to work for you, I hope that the next five years will give us occasions to cooperate for our collective interest. To the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party officials and workers of 35 Zunheboto AC, thank you for your hard work and dedication. This success would not have been possible without you. I hope that together we can bring about a change for the better in our Constituency.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 93 Dimapur, SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018

Inhuman neglect

t is more than time now for the state government to focus attention to far flung areas of the state as people in those areas continue to suffer from neglect of poor development worsened by the practice of absenteeism by government employees. The fault lies with those who have relegated development to the backseat in the less developed or backward areas. There have been series of write ups and news about the utter neglect suffered by the far flung areas that are making them remain backward and for which organizations and individuals have lodged strong protest with the government. It is a fact that most if not many, Government servants who are posted out to the far flung districts play truant and this has given rise to the phenomenon. When government employees play truant, they contribute to the neglect of the government’s efforts to serve the people in those areas. Development does not begin or end with roads or bridges of buildings. It is about harnessing infrastructure to improve the socio-economic lives of the people. As a consequence of this phenomenon, a situation has continued whereby people in far flung areas of the state have more or less resigned to their fate. This is quite contrary to the claims or boasts made by the state government at annual statehood days, that the state has reached the desired condition. As commented on many occasions in this column in the past, the neglect by the government also involves even the legislators from the backward districts. They cannot absolve themselves of the blame as much as it is being blamed on the state government. The government can be faulted for posting employees who eventually play truant or absent themselves for prolonged periods or attach themselves with their departments either in Kohima or Dimapur. This problem is acute in various departments. However, since it provides the most essential service in terms of human need, truancy is a matter of serious concern. This practice is most reprehensible when it involves the medical department because it deprives people of basic health care that often turns serious and life threatening. It however does not mean, that truancy among government servants in other departments should be overlooked. The present government must address this issue and bring out a policy so as to put matters in perspective. In this regard, relevant rules and conventions regarding transfer and posting should be adhered to and the bureaucracy should ensure transparency and accountability. The politicians should also learn to accept the nature of works expected to be performed by giving the bureaucrats freedom to exercise the yardstick. It must be noted that when government servants are able to manipulate transfer and posting, it only leads to contempt for the established rules and convention. This has been one of the contributing factors for neglect and the nurturing of individual kingdoms. The greatest loss is the public who are deprived of services from their government. Even political parties suffer when politicians interfere in the day to day works. Unless such the combined malady in the government is checked, all efforts at bringing about development would amount to nothing.

DailyDevotion Being an Example of His Message Preach the word! —2 Timothy 4:2 We are not saved only to be instruments for God, but to be His sons and daughters. He does not turn us into spiritual agents but into spiritual messengers, and the message must be a part of us. The Son of God was His own message— “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). As His disciples, our lives must be a holy example of the reality of our message. Even the natural heart of the unsaved will serve if called upon to do so, but it takes a heart broken by conviction of sin, baptized by the Holy Spirit, and crushed into submission to God’s purpose to make a person’s life a holy example of God’s message. There is a difference between giving a testimony and preaching. A preacher is someone who has received the call of God and is determined to use all his energy to proclaim God’s truth. God takes us beyond our own aspirations and ideas for our lives, and molds and shapes us for His purpose, just as He worked in the disciples’ lives after Pentecost. The purpose of Pentecost was not to teach the disciples something, but to make them the incarnation of what they preached so that they would literally become God’s message in the flesh. “…you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8). Allow God to have complete liberty in your life when you speak. Before God’s message can liberate other people, His liberation must first be real in you. Gather your material carefully, and then allow God to “set your words on fire” for His glory.

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How far have we coped with Dr. Billy Graham’s Kohima Crusade 1972 the term clean election? B

he chapter of General Election 2018 one of the most busiest schedule in the State for every common men and women has came to end, campaigning is all over and many people eagerly waiting to take next step. Some will definitely rejoice over their victory while some will be saddened over their defeat. As we are in our own comfortable zone I take this privilege to share my thoughts on the subject called Clean Election, I sincerely appreciate the step initiated by Nagaland Baptist Church Council so called as Clean Election Campaign. May the step taken up by NBCC prolong even in the generations to come. Let me cite the examples of King David and Zachariah [father of John the Baptist]. David was a king but was called “A man after God’s own heart,” on the other side Zachariah was a priest before God but was unable to speak till the naming of John the Baptist for he failed to belief when angel Gabriel foretold about the birth of John the Baptist. Negligence of God, Bible and Holy Spirit is the main reason behind all kinds of chaos and confusion that happens in our State [Nagaland]. I feel our State’s story is quite relevant with that of Israelites’ story as they journeyed to enter the Promised Land. Many times they disobeyed God despite knowing the fact what God likes and what He don’t, so are we [the Nagas].

I’m sorry if my writing has hurt any reader’s sentiment. Abraham Lincoln defines, “All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible.” Martin Luther Jr., “A genuine leader is not a searcher for a consensus but a molder of consensus.” Frederick R. Keppel, “Leadership is stirring people so they are moved from inside themselves.” George Washington truly quoted, “It is impossible to govern rightly without God and Bible,” his countrymen correctly named him “father of the country.” Consider Adam and Eve, they disobeyed God thereafter consequences followed them. Are we [the Nagas] following their track, let us pause for a moment and reason ourselves. Judas Iscariot betrayed Christ on account of thirty silver coins, later he realized his guiltiness for betraying innocent blood and out of remorse feeling he hanged himself, that is why it has been called the Field of Blood till this day, then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled. Money can be a blessing as well as curse. Dear fellow citizens, let us try to take bold initiative to live in the likeness of God our Heavenly Father, our Creator and Sustainer. While good works can’t save us or even increase God’s love for us, yet they are true indications of our faith and love for Christ. Seotingla T. Thonglarü

Banning of name plates on vehicles

n one of its significant move the government of Nagaland has done a great job banning the use of name plates on vehicles. Actually name plates identify the portfolios or designation of a person holding a particular rank/files and office and help us to indicate and respect the movement of a government officials. But using of name plates and hooters on vehicles has become a real disaster to the common people. Rush driving violating the traffic rule by the political and other socially active folks show the arrogance who wanted to convey the impression that they are special and privileged in comparison to the common people. Moreover, name plates on the car has become a growing fashion in Nagaland by various association and organisation every Tom, Dick and Harry practise the trend maintaining the prestige with of no valid reason. It’s amusing to see ‘President All Nagaland Kholar Association” “President All Nagaland Mc’Dowell Organisation” would randomly go on displaying the nameplates on their vehicles (Bolero) especially because he is the president of the said NGO’s. Making it hard to differentiate between the official and unofficial members. Nagaland has produced multiple civil bodies and infinite federation units the guise of power/position above one another has giving birth to only “Superior mindset” and not “Constructive mindset” and fails to accomplish the welfare of the people. However, ban on use of nameplates on vehicles by government should be carefully monitored irrespective of designation as per the law enforced. Yimtiyongdang, Dimapur

illy Graham Evangelistic Association made a commitment to hold a crusade at Kohima and a preliminary Crusade was conducted by one of his Associate Evangelists Abdul Haqque in 1968. When Aos were going to have their centenary celebration at Impur, Billy Graham was invited to be a speaker to which he had responded and was scheduled to go to Impur. But for participation in the contennial, a quota of 25 persons only was given for Angamis. So ABCC had written a letter to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association requesting them to come to Kohima after the Jubilee was over. Surprisingly, the team wrote to us saying that Billy Graham made his decision to come to Kohima cancelling his programe at Impur. So believers at Kohima irrespective of denominations had formed a committee to host the Crusade. Hearing about the news, Rev.Robert Cunville, the Secretary of North East Christian Council came to Kohima and requested that the Crusade be held in the name of North East Christian Council and his request was accepted. But physical arrangement and the whole burden was shouldered by the believers at Kohima. The process of holding the Crusade passed through lot of hurdles. The forces of the Naga National Movement took it as an advantage to popularise their stand before the world by creating the situation when a man of world figure was about to visit Nagaland. So for Inner line Permit when we three persons: Rev.Cunville, Kenneth and myself met with the Defence Minister at Delhi, he said that the Nagas were in a very comfortable position but the Govt. is in a very difficult position because in case Billy Graham is not allowed to go to Nagaland, Nagas will jump on us. If

Ice crystals in diamonds reveal pockets of water deep in earth’s mantle

iamonds, the superstrong and brilliant crystals of carbon atoms produced under the Earth’s crushing pressures, are typically valued for their beauty and durability. But scientists also value them for another reason: They contain all kinds of hidden messages about the Earth’s mantle. You just need the right tools to read them. An international team of scientists have decoded one of those messages, which came in the form of high-pressure ice crystals present in diamonds. Perhaps confusingly, this ice is a sign of liquid water from deep in the mantle. These diamonds could help researchers understand just how much water hides beneath our planet’s crust. “One essential question that we are working on is how much water is actually stored in the mantle. Is it oceans, or just a little bit?” study first author Oliver Tschauner from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas told Gizmodo. “This work shows there can be free excess fluids in the mantle, which is important.” The mantle is a layer of mostly solid and very hot rock under immense pressure beneath the crust. It makes

up the bulk of the Earth’s volume. It has an upper layer, a transition zone and a lower layer. The upper layer has a little bit of water, but scientist estimate 10 times more water may be in the transition zone, where minerals seem to be more soluble. The lower layer’s minerals don’t seem to hold water as well. There’s already evidence of water in the mantle in different forms, such as water that has been broken up and incorporated into other minerals. But these diamonds contain water frozen into a special kind of ice crystal, called ice-VII. There are a lot of different ways water can crystallise into ice, but ice-VII is formed under higher pressures. Essentially, while the diamond was forming, it must have encapsulated some liquid water from around the transition zone. The high temperatures prevented this water from crystalising under the high pressures. As geologic activity moved the diamonds to the surface, they maintained the high pressures in their rigid crystal structures - but the temperature dropped. This would have caused the water to freeze into ice-VII. Geologists discovered

these (very impure) diamonds in mines in southern Africa, Zaire, Sierra Leone and China, and the scientists identified the ice based on how X-rays bounced off of the specimens at the Advanced Photon Source synchrotron particle accelerator at Argonne National Lab in Illinois. The researchers published their results today in Science. This work impressed other researchers. “In terms of science that goes into this, it’s very high-quality work and extraordinarily convincing,” Wendy Panero, professor at The Ohio State University who studies high-pressure material inside the Earth, told Gizmodo. “They really poked and prodded this ice from every direction.” Panero, who was not involved in this study, again stressed that this isn’t the first evidence of fluid water in the mantle. Study author Tschauner pointed out that others have found diamonds with chemically bound water but this, instead, is free water that’s frozen into ice. Panero also reminded me that the Earth’s mantle is solid, but this offers evidence of fluid flowing around inside the transition zone.

Who would you chose, Putin or Trump for president of a democratic country?

odern State Election is all about choosing A VALUE SYSTEM of Governance from one of several available choices. The choice is not simple. The choice is most often for one from several complicated SYSTEMS exemplified by Political Parties headed by certain very clever influential and powerful Man surrounded by cronies all singing praises unto their Leader in expectation ultimately of their own self-interest. It is indeed difficult to make the choice in a situation when none of the choices available is desirable and one often have to choose the LEAST of the EVILS! Russia, is a very big and powerful country, if forceful, it will soon choose its President. There are several Candidates for the Post, but except Putin, the others are just for pretence and puppet Candidates. Nakedly stated, some of the Candidates are even in the employ directly or

he is allowed to go at the risk of his security, U.S. Govt will blame us. On the day the Crusade was started, Rev.Longri, Rev. Cunville had to go down to Calcutta to have meeting with the Team Members when Billy Graham was still at Bangkok. Our mind was so obssesed with burden that we did not behave as servants of God. One of them asked me.” Are you really an evangelist? “ Rev.Longri prayed,” O Lord, your sheep at Kohima are starving but your servants are afraid to go to Kohima”. I refused to have dinner with them saying that when thousands of people are starving at Kohima, I will not be having dinner with them.” Rev.L. Bizo said that Billy Graham again made his decision to go to Nagaland after C.C. Jones and Bizo had talked to him at Bangkok. They arrived at Calcutta but we faced a hard problem. In the previous morning, Dr. Abdul Haqque and his Secretary went to Agra for sightseeing taking all relevant documents such as Innerline Permits and Tickets of Chartered Plane. That day being Sunday, all offices were closed and with great difficulties we could manage to restore the documents and the next day we could proceed to Kohima. Arriving at Kohima, crowd stood in line on Road side from the old gate below the Paramedical colony up to the Southern end of officers Hill waving hands with smilling faces and shouting. 5000 people signed decision cards in response to the alter call. Dr. Billy Graham was a real man of God and was really a wise man. We praise God for a man like Billy Graham. Rev.L. Suohie Mhasi (rev.suohie_mhasi@yahoo.com)

indirectly of Vladimir Putin and appear only to decorate Russia with the flower or flavor of show democracy than functioning democracy in Russia today. Either the few candidates seriously opposed to Vladimir Putin, are in Prison charged with this or that trumped up cases or have fled Russia. They or their children have prudently obtained Passport to other free democracies. Some years ago, one of the opponents of Putin fled to UK was poisoned to death with rare poison of Polonium and recently, only a few days ago, one double Agent for UK and Russia was poisoned with rare VX poison while in a Park in the UK. Like Russia under Putin, the BJP culture marks appear clearly in the culture of governance in the State the BJP maneuvered into success in Nagaland. Immediately after the Party won Tripura, they bulldozed a Linen Statue in the capital to make way for a

public Swearing-in show of the BJP Government. This produced violent chain of public reactions of revenge destruction of Statues starting from Bengal to Tamilnadu. In Nagaland, the first Meeting of the NDA Cabinet on 8 March 2018 just after the swearing-in Function, decided to change the Indira Gandhi Football Stadium into T. Ao Footbal Stadium! This decision has the look and smell of Nymphaea flower than a Cabinet Meeting of Nagaland. The people look at it as a puppet government decision. This brings to memory of a few years ago a proposal to construct Gaidinliu Memorial Library in Kohima that very much disturbed the minds of the people of Nagaland. It is good the BJP likes to leave their Footprints in the Northeast and Nagaland. The Footprints however should be wholesome and morally sound to be lasting. The de-

cision mentioned above does not appear to be in good taste. The move to change the Indira Gandhi Football Stadium in Kohima that took 15 interminable years to complete into T. Ao Football Stadium smells cheap clever political maneuver. Why not build a better Football Stadium with modern sports facilities in the name of T. Ao in the Chanki Village or Changki Valley than usurp someone else’s name. The Naga Public is not a particular political Party. The Naga public is an apolitical community, neither Congress nor BJP or any specific political Party. The Naga has just a common good sense in common. People greatly enjoy a puppet dance but a puppet Government and a puppet candidate even for the President of a big country is not honorable. Thepfulhouvi Solo

Another researcher not involved in this paper, Katie Kelley from the University of Rhode Island, thought it was interesting geologically. Researchers previously thought that tectonic plates subducting into the Earth’s interior were “bone dry”. But perhaps they’re bringing water down into the mantle with them. “That does flip our perspective of the balance of water between the surface and the interior of the planet,” she said. Kelly also felt that a study like this offers a compelling way to look at the Earth, and that others may rush to verify this data by looking at other diamonds. Tschauner, too, pointed out that there are still active questions, and that examining the junk that gets brought up by diamonds can help shed light on the complexity of the Earth. “We don’t have enough information from natural samples for understanding the deeper parts of the Earth,” he told Gizmodo. “Now that we have the techniques to analyse these inclusions in diamonds, I think there will be much more coming out in the future.” Ryan F. Mandelbaum (Science)

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NSCA wishes the new government

Sir,

The Nagaland Senior Citizens on behalf of all the elders of Nagaland extends its heartiest congratulation to Shri Niephiu Rio on his becoming the 19th Chief Minister of Nagaland. We salute you with gratefulness and thanks to Almighty God on your becoming fourth times Chief Minister of Nagaland which is a unique and record breaking in the anal of Naga leaders. 1. Sir, it is our most sincere hope and utmost expectation that the Hon’ble Prime Minster’s promises of development and Naga solution declared on 22nd Feb. 2018 are implemented in reality. 2. Repair and renovation of roads within 60 days in Kohima town and Dimapur town etc. declared on 8th March 2018 during your maiden Cabinet Meeting is meticulously observed and done in honour of your Hon’ble seat garnering people’s respect. We further wish you good health, longevity and pray that God give you and your cabinet colleague wisdom and strength to scale a new height under your leadership. Dr. S.I. Tushi Ao, President, NSCA, Kohima & S. Ghunakha Swu, Gen. Secretary, NSCA, Kohima Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Modi pitches for growth to change India’s HDI ranking NEW DELHI, MARCH 10 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for fine tuning India’s development model for delivering progress at the grassroots and said growth of 115 “aspirational districts” will bring a rapid transformation in country’s ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI). Inaugurating the National Legislators Conference in the Central Hall of Parliament here, Modi also pitched for posting young and motivated IAS officers in these 115 districts for quicker results. Modi said he was against classifying these districts, which lag in specific development parameters, as backward. He said the traditional concept of social justice has been in the context of the condition of society but there is another aspect of it. “If one village has electricity but the neighbouring one does not, is it not social justice that it

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should too have electricity. The principle of social justice inspires us for this,” Modi said. He said development in 115 aspirationals district was social justice. “If all children in our area get education, it is a step towards social justice. If all houses have electricity, it is a step towards social justice. It is a concept of social justice in a new form in accordance with the vision of the great men who sat in this chamber,” Modi said. “Strategically, there has been a need to fine-tune our development model,” Modi

added. He said the elected representatives can choose one area of work and things will start to change. “There is no need of new budget. The present resources, manpower... if they work in mission mode, then it can lead to results. Work with dedication for one year and it will change the picture of the state and the country,” he said. Modi said India was ranked about 130 in HDI. “If there is improvement in these 115 districts, it will automatically lead to improvement in the country’s rankings,” he said. He said an atmosphere of competitive cooperative federalism has been created in the country and states lagging behind in rankings are facing a push from their residents. Modi said that there was a time about 20 years ago when hardcore round-the-clock politics -of agitation, of struggle, of statements -- would count but time has changed and it

Hillary slams Trump’s decision; praises India MUMBAI (AGENCIES): Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today termed as shameful, President Donald Trump pulling out of the climate change deal signed by world leaders in Paris summit in 2015. According to indiatoday.in, in a discussion at India Today Conclave 2018 in Mumbai, she praised india for the role it played in taking a leadership role at Paris climate summit. She felt that the US being the only country in the world, not in the Paris agreement was shameful. The Paris agreement is an agreement within the Unit-

ed Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to deal with greenhouse gas emissions. It also covers the aspects of carbon emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance in two years time from now. She, however, praised the role India played in inking the Paris climate deal and making sure that it stays in place even though the US withdrew from it. Clinton said that the Indian government took every other country on board to create awareness about the perils of climate change. Soon after Donald Trump’s deci-

sion to pull out of Paris deal last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating India’s commitment to protection of environment, had remarked, Paris or no Paris, it is our conviction that we have no right to snatch from our future generation their right to have a clean and beautiful earth. Exploiting of the nature is a crime but milking of the nature by humans is a right, he had said. Hillary Clinton echoed the same sentiment today at India Today Conclave. She said the world is counting on Indias leadership on climate change.

is seen if a politician comes to the aid of people. He said the structure and awareness of society now is forcing politicians to move away from hardcore politics. “People see who is with them in their hour of need, who is there to bring a change in their lives. This makes a big difference.” He said when the government identified 115 aspirational districts based on comprehensive study and 48 parameters, it found that a district that was doing badly in 5-10 aspects was doing badly in most others. He said that within a state one district surges ahead of the other despite having similar resource allocation. “Resource is not the issue. Governance is an issue, leadership is an issue, coordination, effective implementation is an issue,” he said. Modi said the collectors of these 115 districts were called for a meeting and he noticed that they were mostly above 40.

Hotelier shot dead in J&K

JAMMU, MARCH 10 (IANS): A hotelier was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar town late on Friday, police said.According to the police 45-year-old Ishtiyaq Ahmad Dar was shot at by unknown gunmen while he was returning home on his motorcycle. “He was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead,” a senior police officer said. Kishtwar Police has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the murder and bring the assassins to justice, police added.

Time for Tenyimias to come together: Dr. Shürho (From p-1) Further, Dr. Shürhozelie impressed upon the younger generation to uphold and protect their roots so that outside forces do not come in to “dominate or manipulate our people in our own land.” Meanwhile, Dr. Shürhozelie expressed gratitude to the

programme committee for letting him share the joy and happiness of the celebration with the village councils. He also lauded Tenyiphe village for keeping “strict vigil in conducting business of the house in pure and undiluted Tenyidie thereby preserving the rich and revered dialect for posterity.”

On the occasion, Dr. Shürhozelie also unveiled the monolith of the Tenyiphe village council. Earlier, the programme was chaired by TVC chairman, Helie Kruse, while short speech was delivered by Chumoukedima village council chairman, Razouvotuo Chatsu.

Post election: Clean Dimapur drive organized

(From p-1) For a better Dimapur such littering on walls and shutters etc. need to be discouraged in future, he said. A college lecturer commended the DMC and its team saying they had rendered an appreciable service to the city by undertaking the arduous task of helping keep the city clean. She also added that when such drives are held, the public should participate enthusiastically because no initiative, however noble, can be sustained without public support. A journalist who was taking part in the activity himself said that the media had always been disseminating the message of cleanliness and observed that the public had given a positive response today by participating physically instead of just reading about it. College and school students who participated in the drive were enthusiastic and hopeful. One student said “When elders start such positive initiatives for young people to follow, it shows that there is hope for a better society and a better Dimapur.” A trader said that his establishment had never looked so clean lamenting that he had been very conscious of how unattractive the outside of his shop had looked with the posters littering his walls. “I now have a really clean shop and it will feel good to open my clean shutter to the public without any hesitation” he added.

Delhi sealing: Trader body slams CM, wants legislation NEW DELHI, MARCH 10 (IANS): The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday derided the announcement of hunger strike by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the ongoing sealing drive and asked him to bring a legislation to stop it. Calling the hunger strike “political drama”, CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said Kejriwal was shedding “crocodile tears”. Khandelwal, in a release, said the trading community was not impressed as Kejriwal was not doing what he was capable of but trying to “score political mileage” on the issue. The Delhi government should pass a Bill for moratorium on sealing and forward it to the Central government for approval, he said. The sealing drive is being carried out by a Supreme Court-appointed Monitoring Committee against business establishments using residential properties for commercial purposes, and is being implemented by the three BJP-led Municipal Corporations of Delhi.

Rajnath directs CAPFs to launch special recruitment drives for women Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, MAR 10 (NPN): Union Home minister, Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) to launch special recruitment drives for women to achieve the goal of 33% reservation for women. Addressing the 49th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Ghaziabad, Singh also asked the force to prepare and strengthen its cyber security plan, saying data theft, hacking and cyber crimes have added a fourth dimension to industrial security. He said the Centre, taking note of the changing security scenario, recently created the Cyber & Information Security (CIS) Division under the Home ministry. Quoting CISF motto “Duty with smile”, the minister said air travellers have lavished praise on the CISF personnel for their politeness while ensuring

Rajnath Singh releasing the Coffee Table Book, during the 49th Raising Day Parade of the CISF in Ghaziabad on Saturday.

foolproof security at airports. However, calling upon the CISF personnel not to lower guard and always remain vigilant, Singh, in a lighter vein, said being too courteous should not mean lax security. Singh further asked the CISF to roll out its Mission 2020 ahead of the “Amrut Mahotsav” (75th Anniversary) celebrations of India’s Independence in 2022. He

also reminded the force that as India’s economy will surpass the $5 trillion mark in a few years, all will need to boost critical infrastructure including airports, metro and high-speed railways. As the CISF enters its Golden Jubilee Year, he lauded the world’s largest industrial security force for its multi-dimensional roles including Internal Security in combating Left Wing Extremism.

Australian Governor General to attend solar conference NEW DELHI, MARCH 10 (IANS): GovernorGeneral of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove will arive arrive here on Saturday on a five-day visit to India, during which he will attend the founding conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on Sunday, the Australian High Commission here said in statement on Friday. “Australia congratulates India and France on their leadership in establishing the ISA,” Australia’s High Commissioner to India Harinder Sidhu said in the statement.

“As one of the 26 founding members of the ISA, Australia is looking forward to sharing its expertise in solar technologies and research globally. Australia’s participation adds a new dimension to the already thriving Australia-India relationship,” she said. On Sunday, Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the founding conference of the India-initiated ISA which was launched by Modi and then French President Francois Hollande during the Paris climate summit in 2015.

The ISA is conceived as a coalition of solar resource-rich countries to address their special energy needs and provide a platform to collaborate on dealing with the identified gaps through a common, agreed approach. It is open to all 121 prospective member countries falling between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Till Thursday, 60 countries had signed the framework agreement of the ISA and 30 submitted the instruments of ratification. Sunday’s conference will be attended by 23 of those who have submitted the instruments of ratification and 24 of those who have signed the framework agreement.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

Dt. Kohima, the

th March, 2018.

NOTIFICATION

NO. DTE/ ESTT- NP-13/2017 : This is to inform all the candidates who have applied for the post of LDA-Cum-Computer assistant vide notification NO.DTE/ESTT-NP-13/ 2017 Dt. 8th Nov. 2017, against the establishment of Government Polytechnic Seithekiema, Government Polytechnic Tsunazho Phek and Government Polytechnic Sedem, Tuensang, that a written examination will be held on 23rd March, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Govt. Polytechnic, Kohima. All intending candidates are therefore informed to collect the admit card w.e.f. 17th March, 2018 to 22nd March, 2018, from the office of the undersigned during office hour on all working days. 2(two) recent passport photos along with Rs.200/- as examination fees has to be deposited while collecting admit card. Only top 15(fifteen) will be selected for Viva Voice and practical test. No separate calling letter will be issued in this regard. (Er. Arjun Singh) Director. DC-553

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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Shri. Neiphiu Rio for being elected as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fourth time. It is by God's grace and his able leadership that he has retuned as the Chief Minister of our state in the fourth consecutive general election. Under your guidance and steady hands we look forward that our state will prosper and scale greater heights. Stability and governance is the need of the hour for our state and I am hopeful that by God's grace you will live up to the expectations of the people of Nagaland. DP-1946

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The rural market haat was inaugurated at Watiyim village on Friday.

Dimapur, Mar 10 (NPN): A rural market haat sponsored by NABARD, Nagaland Regional Office, Dimapur was inaugurated on March 9 at Watiyim village, Mokokchung. The market haat is equipped with drinking water tank and solar lighting. Speaking at the in-

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auguration function, S. Amarjit Mangang, DDM, NABARD, Mokokchung said that NABARD was committed towards upliftment of rural economy in partnership with various stakeholders who are working for rural development. He further shared the role of NABARD in providing ru-

ral infrastructure to support farmers, SHGs and rural artisans. While pointing out that marketing of agriculture produce has been a very big problem for the farmers due lack of proper market infrastructure, Mangang said the market haat will help the farmers in disposing their agriculture produce

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New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI): Gold rose by Rs 100 to Rs 31,450 per 10 gram Saturday to end its two-day slide at the bullion market on buying by local jewellers after positive global trends. Silver also rebounded by Rs 265 to Rs 39,650 per kg backed by increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said apart from a firm trend overseas, fresh buying by local jewellers at domestic spot market led to the recovery in gold prices. Globally, gold rose 0.11 per cent to USD 1,323.10 an ounce and silver by 0.64 per cent to USD 16.57 an ounce in New York yesterday. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 per cent and 99.5 per cent purity went up by Rs 100 each to Rs 31,450 and Rs 31,300 per ten gram, respectively.

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existing system has been extended by three months,” he told reporters after the Council’s meeting. Accordingly, businesses will continue to file summary sales returns GSTR3B and final sales return GSTR-1 till June. Jaitley said from April 1, e-way will be implemented for inter-state transportation of goods. However, there would be phased rollout of e-way bill for intra-state movement of goods beginning April 15 and all the states have been divided into four groups. Wary of system collapsing like it happened when the e-way bill was first introduced on February 1, the Council decided to rollout the requirement of carrying the permit for intra-state movement in a staggered manner. The first group of states to roll out of intra-state eway bill from April 15 will be decided on April 7. All the states will have the system in place by June 1. The e-way bill, which would be required to be presented to a GST inspector if

not be imposed for noncompliance with guidelines and directions issued by the central bank. “After considering the bank’s reply and oral submissions made in the personal hearing, RBI came to the conclusion that the aforesaid charges of non-compliance with RBI guidelines/directions were substantiated and warranted imposition of monetary penalty,” RBI said.

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New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI): The all-powerful GST Council Saturday decided to rollout the requirement of carrying an electronically generated bill for transporting goods between states from April 1 but failed to arrive at a consensus on simplification of tax returning filing procedure for businesses. With states divided on the simplification of return filing procedures, the present filing system was extended for another three months. A Group of Ministers will work on model for further simplification of returns. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that while tax officials from the Centre and the states wanted that the return should be simple, they also wanted that it should check evasion. “There was a detailed discussion. The Council felt that there should be single return every month, it should be simple, not prone to evasion and (there was a need to discuss) how to simplify it further. So no decision was taken today. The

According to reports, more than 23 lakh customers had reportedly received as many as Rs 47 crores in their Airtel bank accounts, which they did not know had been opened. The supervisory visit report and other relevant documents revealed contravention of ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and the directions issued by RBI on KYC norms, RBI said. Subsequently, RBI issued a show cause notice to the bank on January 15 saying why penalty should

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M U M B AI , M a r 1 0 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 5 crore on Airtel Payments Bank for violating operating guidelines and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. The fine was imposed after RBI scrutinised the bank’s documents relating to opening of accounts without any specific or clear consent from the customers. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on March 7, 2018, a monetary penalty of Rs 50 million on Airtel Payments Bank Limited (the bank) for contravening the ‘Operating Guidelines for Payments Banks’ and directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms,” the central bank said in a statement. Based on the complaints and adverse media reports alleging that the bank had opened customer accounts without clear/ specific consent of the customers, RBI conducted a supervisory visit to the bank from November 2022, 2017.

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KO HI M A , M AR 1 0 (AGENCIES): Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the apex industrial body of India, has expressed hope to work as close partner with the new government in Nagaland in taking the state to fast growth and development. In a press statement, Mayank Jalan, chairman, CII North East Council & Managing Director, Keventer Agro Ltd said “Our best wishes go to the new team. CII is confident that in the new dispensation, the State will find a government which is development driven and responsive to the aspirations of the people, especially the young.” “We would like to work hand in hand with the new state government for overall growth and development of the State,” said Jalan. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) would like to work in infrastructure, food processing, agriculture, entrepreneurship development and healthcare, the sectors which merit immediate attention, added Jalan.

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Sri Lanka to probe anti-Muslim riots

COLOMBO, MAR 10 (AGENCIES): An investigation into anti-Muslim riots that spread in central Sri Lanka prompting the authorities to declare a nationwide state of emergency was announced Saturday by President Maithripala Sirisena. A panel of three retired judges will probe the breakdown in law and order in the picturesque hill resort of Kandy, Sirisena’s office said in a statement. Three people died, 20 others were wounded and more than 200 Muslim-owned businesses and homes were destroyed in four days of rioting that died down on Thursday. Eleven mosques were also damaged or completely destroyed by Sinhalese mobs, according to police who say the situation has been brought under control after a heavy military deployment. A curfew in the district, which is 115 kilometres east of the capital Colombo, was lifted at dawn Saturday but

Police officers leave after providing security for friday prayers after a mosque burned down following a clash in Digana central district of Kandy, March 9, 2018.

army soldiers continued to patrol alongside police, officials said. Sri Lanka’s Muslim minority held their Friday prayers under military protection across the island amid fears of fresh attacks. However, the weekly religious activity went off without incident, authorities said. Hundreds of Buddhist monks and activists staged demonstrations in Colombo on Friday denouncing the anti-Muslim attacks and

urging authorities to take strong action against the perpetrators. Police said nearly 150 people, including the main instigator, have been arrested over the unrest. They named the main suspect as Amith Weerasinghe, a man from the mainly Buddhist Sinhalese majority known for anti-Muslim activism and outspoken social media posts, and said he was taken into custody on Thursday.

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China presents itself as crucial to US-N Korea talks BEIJING, MAR 10 ( AG E N C I E S ) : C h i n a helped bring about a dramatic easing of tensions between the United States and North Korea, according state media outlets, adding evidence that the government sees itself as a central player in any agreement despite largely sitting on the sidelines so far, reports Reuters. The commentary seeks to cast the planned talks between the two Koreas and a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - as the result of Chinese efforts. The Communist Party’s official People’s Daily cited China’s plan for North Korea to suspend nuclear and missile tests, and South Korea and the United States to suspend military drills as leading to this moment. “It should be understood that these easing of tension signals are actually an effect brought about by the ‘dual suspension’” proposal, the paper said on Saturday. The paper cited Trump as telling Chinese President

Xi Jinping in a telephone call on Friday that China’s position that the United States should talk to North Korea was the correct one. “The U.S. side profusely thanked and put high importance on China’s important role in the Korean peninsula issue,” the paper said in its regular “Zhong Sheng,” or “voice of China,” column, which presents the paper’s position on foreign policy. China has been front and center in diplomatic efforts over North Korea, long pushing for a resumption of talks to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. A decade ago, it hosted numerous rounds of negotiations that fizzled out. It has also been deeply involved in diplomatic efforts at the United Nations. But its relations with North Korea have nosedived. There are few high-level contacts between the two countries at present, and North Korea’s youthful leader, Kim, widely derided on Chinese social media as “Fatty Kim,” has not visited China since taking power in 2011.

Will not change constitution to cling to power: Vladimir Putin M O S C OW, M A R 1 0 (AGENCIES): Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to be reelected for a fourth term in an upcoming ballot, said Saturday he had no plans to change the constitution to stay in the Kremlin beyond 2024, reports AFP. Asked by the US television network NBC whether he would follow in the footsteps of China’s Xi Jinping, who is eyeing a limitless tenure, Putin insisted he had no such intentions. “I never changed the constitution, I did not do it to suit myself and I have no such plans to do so today,” he said in an interview whose transcript was released by the Kremlin on Saturday. Critics accuse Putin, who was first elected president in 2000 and is running for a fourth term in March 18 polls, of harbouring ambitions to stay in power indefinitely. Putin has always prided himself on respecting the constitution, which bars him from serving more

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than two presidential terms in a row. In 2008, Putin became prime minister but maintained his grip on power, with his protege Dmitry Medvedev serving as president until 2012 when Putin returned to the Kremlin in the face of huge opposition protests. He rejected suggestions that he could not quit power because it would put him in danger, saying he heard “a lot of ravings on this subject”. “Why do you think after me power in Russia will be necessarily taken over by people who are ready

to destroy everything that I have done over the past years?” Putin said. He said he had been thinking about his potential successor since 2000. “It never hurts to think but at the end of the day it will be the Russian people who will decide that,” he added. Putin will run against a motley crew of seven challengers, with his top critic Alexei Navalny barred from contesting the poll because of a criminal conviction his supporters call punishment for challenging the strongman. Putin declined to say whether he could pardon Navalny. “Any man can be pardoned if he deserves this,” said Putin. The Russian president, who never called Navalny by his name in public, referred to the 41-year-old opposition politician as “certain political forces”. “What do I like in principle? It’s that they expose problems and this is good, indeed it’s right,” Putin said.

Food arrives in Syria’s battered Eastern Ghouta Canada doctors protest ‘shocking’ salary increase

have lived under government siege since 2013 and the enclave -- more than half of which has over the past three weeks been retaken by regime forces -- is home to a myriad of armed groups. Apart from Islamist groups such as Jaish alIslam, jihadists from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who are mostly linked to Al-Qaeda, are also deployed there. Syrian state television aired footage of a single bus carrying 13 “fighters” and family members out of the enclave through Al-Wafideen check-

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CAPE TOWN, MAR 10 (AGENCIES): Medical doctors in Quebec are protesting against a ‘shocking’ increase in salaries as they bring to light the plight of nurses, clerks and other health professionals. They have started an online petition asking for their recent pay raises to be cancelled. It has already garnered about 800 signatories, including physicians, general practitioners, specialists, resident medical doctors and medical students. “We, Quebec doctors, are asking that the salary increases granted to physicians be canceled and that the resources of the system be better distributed for the good of the health care workers and to provide health services worthy to the people of Quebec,” said the group named Médecins Québécois Pour le Régime Public (MQRP). “These increases are all the more shocking because our nurses, clerks and other professionals face very difficult working conditions, while our patients

live with the lack of access to required services because of the drastic cuts in recent years. and the centralization of power in the Ministry of Health. The only thing that seems to be immune to the cuts is our remuneration ....” The province’s 10 000 medical specialists will see their annual salary climb

from $4.7bn to $5.4bn in 2023, reported CNBC. Quebec’s health minister Gaetan Barrette told CNN the doctors who don’t want the money are in the minority. He noted the ministry can’t reverse the raises unless the majority of doctors vote for that to happen. Quebec’s nurses have

complained of being overworked and underpaid. The Canadian Press reported last month that nurses are demanding lower patient ratios and less overtime. It quoted the head of the nurses union complaining that working conditions have deteriorated with the introduction of austerity measures in 2015.

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KABUL, MAR 10 (IANS): At least 15 Afghan soldiers were killed when Taliban militants attacked their outpost in Afghanistan’s Farah province, the media reported on Saturday. Citing Ariana News TV, Xinhua reported that the attack was carried out by the Taliban militants on Friday night in Farah Rod area of Bala Buluk district, northeast of provincial capital city Farah, Farid Bakhtawar, chairman of the provincial council, was quoted as saying. Among those killed were nine members of the Afghan Special Operations Forces, according to the report. Additional forces were dispatched to the district following the clashes. Several soldiers were reported missing after the attack during which one armoured military vehicle was destroyed and two others were seized by the attackers together with weapons. Zabiullah Mujahid, a purported Taliban spokesman, claimed that 53 Afghan soldiers were killed and injured when Taliban fighters stormed their position in Farah Rod. Afghan army and police have repulsed Taliban attacks against Farah city in the past months as the militants have been trying to capture full control of the city and outer parts.

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We, the bereaved family of Late Tangsoi Khiamniungan, would like to express our profound gratitude to everyone who stood by us physically, financially, materially and through constant prayer support at his sudden demise. We convey our special thanks to:1. Commandant 3 rd NAP Bn. Tuensang. 2. 'A' Coy Commander, 3rd NAP. 3. 13 Ward President. 4. Doctors and staff, Civil Hospital Born : 05.03.1966 Tuensang. Died : 09.02.2018 5. All the Churches 6. Tribal Body 7. Friends, neighbours and sympathizes. Though we are unable to acknowledge each one of you individually, it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you abundantly. Loving wife, children, in-laws and family members. DP-1937

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DOUMA (SYRIA), MAR 10 (AGENCIES): The Syrian army continued its offensive against rebel-held Eastern Ghouta Saturday, a day after an aid convoy delivered food to the hunger-stricken residents of the enclave despite heavy bombardment, reports AFP. Nearly 950 civilians have been killed since Russia-backed government forces launched a blistering assault on the last opposition bastion near Damascus on February 18. Eastern Ghouta’s 400,000 inhabitants

national Committee of the Red Cross said, entering what UN chief Antonio Guterres has called “hell on earth”. But “shelling” near the enclave’s main town of Douma threatened “to put at risk” the joint ICRC, Syrian Arab Red Crescent and United Nations convoy, said the UN humanitarian coordinator in Syria, Ali alZaatari. The aid was delivered as helicopters hovered overhead and warplanes targeted areas outside Douma, a correspondent said. The World Health Organization said it has verified 67 hits on medical facilities in Syria through January and February, nearly half of them in Eastern Ghouta. The facilities hit included 20 hospitals, 16 health facilities, two ambulance stations and one medical supply warehouse. Doctors and nurses in the enclave have run out of several life-saving items, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), which reported a “terrible medical catastrophe.”

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point, without giving their affiliation. Some appeared to be young, while others wore hoodies to cover their heads and faces. The limited operation came as the powerful Jaish al-Islam said HTS fighters would be evacuated to the northern province of Idlib, in an arrangement struck following consultations with the United Nations and other international players. “It has been agreed that the first group of HTS members be released from the prisons of Jaish al-Islam ... (and) moved to Idlib at their request,” Jaish al-Islam said. HTS is the main force in Idlib, in Syria’s northwest and the last province outside regime control.

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Houston Multicultural acoustic singer Elizabeth Hurley’s nephew stabbed Patty Jenkins casts Whitney documentary to Jordan Johnson performs at D/Café B Kristen Wigg for release in July ‘Wonder Woman 2’ T

#Cheetah,” she added. The hashtag hints at Wiig’s speculated role as Cheetah, the sequel’s villain and Wonder Woman’s longtime comic book rival with superhuman strength and agility who hungers for human flesh. Actress Gal Gadot also welcomed Wiig to the movie. “I’m so excited to welcome on board Kristen! This is going to be WONDERful,” tweeted the Israeli actress, who plays the title role in the movie. (IANS)

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ulticultural acoustic singer Jordan Johnson, who started learning basic chords from his father at the age of 8, performed at D/ Café on Friday, extending a good time to music aficionados and young people of Kohima. With roots in New Zealand and South Africa, he was born in Mussoorie and is currently based out of New Delhi. Jordan has performed in different parts of the world including North America, England, Ireland, South Africa, Nepal, Thailand, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Singapore and has also sung on stages

that have seen the likes of Adele, Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin, and John Mayer. Currently in Nagaland for a musical exploration, he is also performing in cafes both in Kohima and Dimapur. Following his solo debut album- “distance with a kiss”, “pieces of mind” was also released in the year 2015 with his band NORTH. The 22-year old acoustic singer is also releasing an EP on March 2018 and was recently voted under the top five acoustic acts in New Delhi and will be sharing his brand-new material in 2018.

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ctress-comedian Kristen Wiig has landed a role in Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman 2” and will be playing the villain in it. “So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It’s true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our ‘Wonder Woman’ family,” Jenkins tweeted on Friday, reports eonline.com. “Can’t wait to finally work with one of my favourites. And so excited by what we have planned.

he life and career of Whitney Houston will be the focus of an upcoming documentary made with the approval of the legendary singer’s estate. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind One Day in September and the Bob Marley documentary Marley, Whitney features “previously unreleased recordings, rare never-before-seen footage and live performances recorded by Houston at various stages her life, as well as original studio recordings and acapellas of some of the late singer’s greatest hits.” A “definitive look” at Houston’s legacy, Macdonald had access to the estate’s vast archives, including previously unseen personal home movie footage. Roadside Attractions and Miramax will release Whitney to theaters on July 6th. In 2017, documentarian Nick Broomfield, the director of the controversial Kurt & Courtney and Biggie & Tupac, released Whitney: Can I Be Me, a solemn and unflinching look at the singer’s career and downfall. (Rolling Stone)

ritish model and actress Elizabeth Hurley’s nephew, a 21year-old model, was stabbed multiple times in Wandsworth. Miles Hurley, the son of the actress’ sister was stabbed while he was on a street in South West London at around 8 p.m., reports people.com. While the Metropolitan Police do not reveal names of victims, officials confirmed to the publication that they were called at 8.52 p.m. on Thursday to Ascalon Street in South West London following reports of a stabbing. When police and an ambulance arrived at the scene, they discovered a 21-year-old man with stab wounds to his back. Another man, believed to be the same age, was also found suffering from stab wounds. They were both taken to a hospital “where their conditions are described as not life-threatening or lifechanging,” police said. (IANS)

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scar winner Susan Sarandon took a dig at Hollywood and said that not asking questions leads to getting hired in the industry. Sarandon spoke at a screening of her documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” here, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “It’s certainly not a requirement to be smart in my business... Mediocrity is rewarded time and time again. A lot of the time you’re hired because you don’t ask questions. It takes more time to ask questions, it takes more time to fight for something with integrity,” she said. Sarandon, who recently won acclaim on the small screen for her portrayal of Hollywood icon Bette Davis, added that there’s “no room” for asking questions or exploration on film, television or the stage. “The last play I did on Broadway (‘Exit the King with Geoffrey Rush’), we spent so much time doing press, which should’ve been done rehearsing,” she said. “I would have liked to have been rehearsing anyway.” (IANS)

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I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who gave their best prayer support, morally, physically, financially, and casting your valuable votes for me during the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election. I deeply appreciate your confidence in choosing me to be the MLA of 23 Impur Assembly Constituency. My special gratitude to our Hon’ble NPF President, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Shri. T.R Zeliang, former Chief Minister of Nagaland, Hon’ble MP Shri. K.G Kenye and Central and senior party leaders, NPF party Office bearers of Mokokchung Division led by President Shri. Moasangba and various NPF party units for your overwhelming support during the election. I thank the Almighty God for the love, grace and blessing He bestowed upon me and all the supporters during the entire period of campaigning till the end of the election. It is my sincere commitment to the people of my constituency that together let us work for the betterment of our society, for our lesser fortunate brothers and sisters, for the lower group of people, progress and move forward from where we are today. Your prayer support and advice will be highly appreciated in the days to come. May God bless you abundantly. Dr. IMTIWAPANG AIER MLA Elect 23 Impur A/C K-655

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PYEONGCHANG, Mar 10 (Agencies): Slovakian skier Henrieta Farkasova won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Paralympics on Saturday (March 10) and the United States clinched a hat-trick of victories, as sporting action got under way at Games marked by a rapid interKorean thaw. Medals were up for grabs in alpine skiing and biathlon. Russian athletes, competing under a neutral flag after a mass doping scandal, clinched two golds while France also won two. The Paralympics opened on Friday with a glittering ceremony that mixed spectacular light shows and fireworks with traditional Korean performances and modern pop music. North Korea was in focus as the country’s first two athletes to ever compete at a Winter Paralympics pa-

raded into the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium under their own country’s flag. It was the latest stage of a detente on the Korean peninsula that began at last month’s Winter Olympics, and culminated with this week’s announcement that US President Donald Trump had agreed to meet the North’s leader Kim Jong Un. Slovakia’s Farkasova was the first to take gold, skiing to victory in the women’s vision-impaired downhill category, accompanied by her guide Natalia Subrtova. She completed the course at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre in 1min 29.72sec, beating secondplaced Millie Knight of Britain and her guide Brett Wild by 0.86sec. It was Farkasova’s sixth Paralympic gold, and she hailed her victory as “great, amazing”.

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The Americans, who have the biggest team at the Paralympics with 69 athletes, got off to a good start, wining three golds, one silver and a bronze. In the biathlon - which combines skiing and shooting - they took gold and silver in the women’s sit ski, with Kendall Gretsch coming first and Oksana Masters second. American Daniel Cnossen, a former US Navy Seal, took gold in the men’s sit ski. Andrew Kurka won gold in the men’s sitting downhill skiing, with Japan’s Taiki Morii clinching silver. In an echo of last month’s Winter Olympics, 30 Russian athletes are competing as neutrals after the country was banned over allegations of statesponsored doping.

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Ashwin replaces Jadeja in RoI squad M um b a i , M a r 1 0 (IANS): Star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced injured fellow spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the Rest of India (RoI) squad for the Irani Cup. Jadeja, who has suffered a side strain, will be out of action for an indefinite period. This will be a comeback of sorts to domestic cricket for Ashwin. He had decided to opt out of the recently concluded Deodhar Trophy as he was adviced a week’s rest. “He has now recovered and is declared fit to play,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement. “Jadeja suffered a side strain and has been adviced rest,” the statement added. The Rest of India team will face reigning Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha in Nagpur from March 14-18.

England win ODI series against New Zealand CHRISTCHURCH, Mar 10 (Agencies): Jonny Bairstow belted his second successive century as England completely outplayed New Zealand in a sevenwicket victory in their final one-day international at Hagley Oval on Saturday to clinch the five-match series 3-2. Bairstow, who scored 138 in the fourth game in Dunedin, smashed a 58-ball century with eight boundaries and six sixes as he combined with Alex Hales (61) in a 155-run opening stand in perfect batting conditions. The 28-year-old Bairstow hit his ninth boundary before he was bowled by Trent Boult for 104. Joe Root (23 not out) and Ben Stokes, who hit a six to win the game and finish 26 not out, guided England to 229 for three in 32.4 overs. New Zealand had been dismissed for 223 after England never allowed the hosts to develop any momentum

England team with the trophy after beating New Zealand 3-2

with the bat. They slumped to 93 for six in the 27th over and only had the innings rescued by an 84-run partnership between Mitchell Santner (67) and Henry Nicholls (55). England were helped by the absence of New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, who was ruled out with a thigh injury that he aggravated when he scored an unbeaten 181 in the five-

wicket win in the fourth game on Wednesday. Eoin Morgan’s bowlers, however, also exploited what little help the conditions offered early on to ensure the hosts lost regular wickets from the first over. Chris Woakes, who was named man-of-theseries for his 10 wickets at 20.30, and Mark Wood conceded a miserly 27 runs in the first 10 overs be-

fore spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, who finished with three for 42, ran through the middle order. Martin Guptill was the only batsman in the top five to provide any resistance with 47, before Nicholls and Santner ensured New Zealand had a total to bowl at but it was never going to be enough against the powerful England batting lineup.

Halep advances to third round at Indian Wells INDIAN WELLS, Mar 10 (Agencies): World N o. 1 S i m o n a H a l e p roared into the third round of the Indian Wells WTA tournament, overpowering Kristyna Pliskova 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The 26-year-old Romanian will meet the winner of a match between American wildcard Caroline Dolehide and Dominika Cibulkova, of Slovakia. “I was ready to play. I was ready to work and ready to fight,” Halep said. “It was a nice day. It wasn’t an easy match. But I am really happy I won my

first match here and I get a chance to play again.” Halep and Caroline Wozniacki have been taking turns at No. 1 this year. Denmark’s Wozniacki took the world number one ranking after winning the Australian Open but Halep reclaimed it from her just prior to the elite Indian Wells hardcourt event. Wozniacki will play her first match of the tournament on Saturday against qualifier Lara Arruabarrena. The 2015 Indian Wells champion Halep

won 58 percent of her first serves and made just one double fault in the 75 minute match. Pliskova, who is ranked 77th in the world, blasted eight aces but had her serve broken six times as she struggled mightily with her second serve. Halep won three out of the final four games in the second set, claiming victory when Pliskova sailed a forehand long on the first match point. Halep, who lost to Wozniacki in a three set final at the Australian Open, is still seeking her first Grand Slam title.

Simona Halep returns a shot to Kristyna Pliskova during their match.

E l s ew h e r e, n i n t h seeded Petra Kvitova won her 14th straight match to equal the longest winning

streak of her career by outlasting Yulia Putintseva 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), 6-4.

Uruguay, Uzbekistan to play pre-WC friendly 4th Death Anniversary

L O N D O N, M a r 1 0 (Agencies): England’s Football Association on Friday fined Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola £20,000 ($27,700) for wearing a yellow ribbon in support of jailed Catalan independence leaders. The City boss has also been warned as to his future conduct by the governing body after accepting a charge of “wearing a political message”. Guardiola has argued wearing the symbol is not political but has accepted it is in breach of the FA’s kit and advertising regulations. He has not apologised for the gesture but has said he will stop wearing it during domestic matches in order to observe the rules. The Catalonia-born City boss will continue to wear the ribbon for pre and post-match media commitments, however. This is permitted as the FA’s regulations refer specifically to the technical area during games. He can also wear it during Champions League matches, as he did for Wednesday’s clash against Basel, because it is not a breach of UEFA codes. K Y M C

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We, the bereaved family members of Late Mr A. THUNGBEMO ODYUO would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all who stood by us spiritually, financially and physically during his prolonged illness and at his sad demise on 01-03-2018. We regret for not being able to mention and thank all the names individually but it is our sincere prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. We remain overwhelmed and indebted to all your compassion and solidarity. From loving family members.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED FATHER LT. N.K. KITHAN

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It's been four years since you left us on this day but your memories will always b e r e m e m b e r e d . Yo u are forever in our hearts dearly.

A light from our home is gone, A voice we love is still A place is vacant in our hearts That can never be ﬁlled But your legacy will ﬂow in our hearts. Until we meet again.

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Died on : 4/3/2018 Through this column we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us through prayer and helped us physically, morally and financially during the untimely and sudden demise of our beloved Son Dziesengulie Kerhüo. Even though we could not thank each one of you in person/individually, may the Almighty God bless you for the good deeds you have extended towards our family. We especially thank : 1. Baptist Revival Church Kuda, Dimapur 2. Kuda Kewhipfiiko Krotho, Dimapur 3. Thenuko Krotho Kuda Village, Dimapur 4. Kuda Village Youth C - Khel, Dimapur 5. Dimapur 2 NDPP Party 6. Headmaster and Teachers of Vidya Bhawan School, Kuda Village Dimapur 7. Staff of Ashish Electronic, Dimapur DP-1924

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Rio de Janeiro, Mar 10 (IANS): Uruguay will finalise their World Cup preparations with an international friendly against Uzbekistan in June, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has said. The match will be played at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo on June 7, just two days before the Celeste squad is due to depart for Russia. Uruguay are currently ranked 22nd in the world while Uzbekistan are 72nd. Oscar Tabarez’s team will play their first 2018 World Cup group match against Egypt in Yekaterinburg on June 15.

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Born on : 30/10/1979 – Died on : 25/02/2018 We the bereaved family members of Late Hotoli N. Zhimo would like to express our heartfelt and immense gratitude to every individual, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers for the care and generous support given to us during our sad loss of our beloved and wonderful mother. We thank and pray for each one of you and may our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to : 1) Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church. 2) Amphoto Prayer Fellowship Zunheboto. 3) Amphoto Colony Zunheboto. 4) Zungti Baptist Church General, Women, Youth. 5) Zungti Kuposhukulu Zunheboto. 6) Zungti Students' Union 7) Zungti Kuposhukulu Dimapur 8) Doctors and nurses Rochill Hospital Zunheboto. 9) Police Baptist Fellowship Diphupar General, Women, Youth and Prayer Group. 10) Police Baptist Church Dimapur, General, Women & Church Area. 11) Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Purana Bazar. 12) New Colony Aza noqo Purana Bazar. 13) Jesus Save's Ministry. 14) Agri sa Aza noqo Kuposhukulu. 15) Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar. Loving husband, children and family members DP-1952 K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018

Rashford double seals United win real Madrid beat Eibar 2-1 in La Liga

Marcus Rashford celebrates with team-mates after scoring the first goal.

L o n d o n, M a r 1 0 (Agencies): Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United held on to beat Liverpool and strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League. The win meant Jose Mourinho’s side closed the gap on runaway leaders Manchester City to 13 points - at least until City play at Stoke on Monday but, more pertinently, they

are now five points clear of the third-placed Merseysiders. Rashford, making his first league start since 26 December, will rightly grab the headlines but Romelu Lukaku was instrumental in both goals, and Liverpool simply could not deal with his physical power in the first half. First, the Belgium striker’s header from David de Gea’s clearance found

Rashford charging into the visitors’ box, and he cut inside Trent AlexanderArnold before firing into the bottom corner. For United’s second goal, Lukaku held up the ball from another goal-kick before feeding Juan Mata and, although he could not get a shot away, the ball fell for Rashford to score via a slight deflection from Alexander-Arnold. At that stage, Liver-

pool were second best in every area of the pitch and could have fallen further behind when Mata volleyed acrobatically wide from an Alexis Sanchez cross. Jurgen Klopp’s side improved dramatically after the break and, with United defending deep, the visitors cranked up the pressure without ever really opening up their hosts. It took an own goal for the Reds to reduce the deficit when Eric Bailly turned Sadio Mane’s cross past De Gea while attempting to clear at the near post. That gave Liverpool’s travelling fans hope but their side could not fashion any further clear chances, even in six often chaotic minutes of stoppage time. United survived to clinch victory in the first of three games here in the next seven days that will shape their season.

M a d r i d, M a r 1 0 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace to keep Real Madrid’s recent good run of form going with a hard-fought 2-1 away win over Eibar. Zinedine Zidane made a number of changes to the team that beat Paris SaintGermain in the Champions League during the week, with Isco, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric all coming into the starting lineup. Despite starting poorly, Cristiano Ronaldo gave

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal.

Real Madrid a first half lead, getting on the end of a through ball played from deep by Luka Modric to smash home a clever finish at the neat post. It was a

lead that the visitors barely deserved. Eibar responded well to going a goal behind, though, and restored parity just minutes into the sec-

ond half, with Ivan Ramis losing Sergio Ramos from a corner kick to head past the helpless Keylor Navas. At that point, it was the least the hosts deserved. The tiny Basque club continued to press, but they were made to rue their missed opportunities when Ronaldo steamed into the box to get on the end of a Dani Carvajal cross into the box and head home from close range. The result strengthened Real’s position in the top three.

NWA tourney officials meeting on March 13

Ko h i m a , M a r 1 0 (NPN): Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) has called for a meeting with all the tournament officials on March 13 at 2 PM at Kohima local ground. Making it compulsory for all the tournament officials to attend the meeting, the NWA informed that it would even go to the extent of replacing an absentee if he/she fails to turn up without reasons. It has also informed that the weight measurement for freestyle would be done on March 13 at 2 PM.

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