March 21, 2019

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXIX No. 103

DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Mayawati pulls out of Lok Sabha race

T20: SA beat Sri Lanka in super over

New Zealand PM Ardern calls for global fight against racism

national, Page 5

sports, Page 11

international, Page 9

2 NPP legislators merge with NDPP

Correspondent

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): In a major political development, the National People’s Party (NPP) which won two seats at its maiden foray in Nagaland, exited from the state assembly when both its legislators- Imnatiba Jamir (13-Arkakong constituency) and Khumo Khiamniungan (57-Thonoknyu constituency)- decided to merge with the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), while the party vice president P. Chalukumba also resigned from the post and primary membership of the party.

The two NPP legislators and the party vice president resigned in protest against the party’s decision to set up a candidate for the forthcoming by-election to the 26-Aonglenden constituency scheduled simultaneously with the Lok Sabha poll on April 11, 2019.

Adviser Industries & Commerce and NIDC, Imnatiba Jamir has confirmed to Nagaland Post, that he and his other colleagueadviser of Fisheries, Evolution, Economics and Statistics L. Khumo Kh-

Social media firms adopts ethics code for Lok Sabha polls NEW DELHI, MAR 20 (PTI): Social media platforms, including Facebook, Google and Twitter, have adopted a voluntary code of ethics for the upcoming general elections to act against paid advertisements that violate norms set by the Election Commission.

“Under the Code, participants have voluntarily undertaken to establish a high-priority communication channel with the nodal officers designated by ECI. Participants including BIGO, ByteDance, Facebook, Google, Sharechat and Twitter have also agreed to take action on content reported by the nodal officer, expeditiously, in accordance with the law,” the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said.

CEC Sunil Arora appreciated the proactive steps taken by the association and its members to ensure transparency with regard to paid political advertisements. He also appreciated measures such as maintaining a repository of advertisements with information of sponsors, expenditures and targeted reach of such content in an aggregated manner.

This is it!

“When in power we face leadership crisis. When not in power, we face power crisis.”

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(2nd from L) Imnatiba and (2nd from R) L. Khumo with chief minister Neiphiu Rio and NDPP chief and PDA chairman Chingwang Konyak.

iamniungan- have decided to join the NDPP in order to strengthen the hands of People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) under chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton.

Imnatiba said they took the decision since it was untenable to continue in the party when NPP decided to field a candidate against the PDA consensus candidate for the by-election to the 26 Aonglenden constituency.

Imnatiba also said it would have been humiliating and unbecoming on their part to campaign for

the PDA when their own party set up a candidate against the PDA consensus candidate.

He said both had cautioned the party organisation not to go against the PDA candidate but regretted that the party ignored its own party legislators.

Imnatiba also said that when NPP legislators on March 19 at launch of the PDA campaign in Dimapur, had endorsed the PDA consensus candidate for both the Lok Sabha and by election, the party instead bypassed them by deciding to field NPP candidate for the by-poll.

No nomination filed for Lok Sabha, by-election on day-3 DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): No nominations have been filed on the third day Wednesday for the Nagaland Lok sabha seat and 26-Aonglenden assembly constituency by-election for which the voting will be held on April 11 simultaneously, state deputy chief electoral officer, Awa Lorin stated.

The last date for filing of nomination for both Lok Sabha seat and by-election is March 25, scrutiny of nominations is on March 26, last date for withdrawal of candidature is March 28, date of polls and by-poll is April 11, counting of votes is on May 23 and the date before which the entire election and by-election process should be completed is May 27.

As on March 20, the Lok Sabha election is likely to witness a straight fight between NDPP-PDA and Congress. However, sources

said that NPF is also geared to set up a candidate. The announcement may be made on March 23, sources added.

While for the by-election, it is likely to be a threecornered contest between NDPP-PDA, Congress and NPF. Though NPP is mulling to field a candidate, it was yet to formally make the announcement.

Meanwhile, CEO Nagaland on Wednesday released a video on ‘clean election anthem 2019’.

According to DIPR, the video, including several others have been uploaded on all the social media sites of the Chief Electoral Officer Nagaland. It can also be viewed on Facebook- Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland; Instagram- ceonagalanditcell.com; Twitter-Chief Electoral Off; Youtube- CEO Election Nagaland; Websiteceo.nagaland.gov.in.

13 tribe hohos, NNPGs to work together

He said it was not a time for any so-called “friendly fight” between NDPP and NPP as it would only bring ridicule on the PDA coalition.

Imnatiba said as upcoming leaders, both he and Khumo did not want to move out of NPP but that the decision was forced upon them when they were made to feel unwanted because their party totally ignored their views.

With the ‘merger’ of the two, the NDPP has received a shot in the arm as its tally has gone up to 19 in the 60-member house whose effective strength was reduced to 59 following the demise of sitting NDPP legislator of 26 Aonglenden constituency.

Days ahead of the launching of the PDA election campaign in Dimapur, there were speculations about a rift between the two NPP legislators and the state unit over fielding a candidate against the PDA. NPP vice president resigns: State NPP unit vice president and ex-NPP candidate for Koridang A/C, T. Chalukumba Ao,

in a letter to NPP national president Conrad Sangma, expressed dismay that despite being a post-poll partner of the NDPP, NPP has gone against the spirit of camaraderie of the PDA government, by trying to field its candidate for the 26-Aonglenden by-poll.

He reminded that the constituent parties of PDA such as - NDPP, BJP, JD(U) and the lone Independent member- had decided to support Tokheho Yepthomi and Sharingain Longkumer as PDA’s consensus candidates for the Lok Sabha and the byelection to 26 Aonglenden Assembly Constituency respectively. However, he said NPP chose to go against the alliance.

Chalukumba also pointed out that the two NPP legislators, who are part and parcel of the PDA gover nment, had been functioning smoothly in the interest and welfare of the people of the State.

In view of the above events, Chalukumba Ao said he has decided to resign as the vice president of the NPP state unit and also from party membership.

the need of the hour.

According to a statement issued by NNPGs WC media cell, the house acknowledged the progress of the political negotiations between WC and Government of India (GoI) and also referred to the latter’s position that a single agreement was on the anvil. On this, the meeting reaffirmed that it was a legitimate aspiration of the Nagas to live together as one.

However, taking current political realities into consideration, the meet felt that whatever was honour-

able and acceptable to the Nagas in the present time must be pursued and concluded by the two negotiating parties at the earliest.

The meeting was attended by office bearers of Ao Senden, Angami Public Organisation, Chakhesang Public Organisation, Chang Khulie Satchang, Konyak Union, Lotha Hoho, Pochur y Hoho, Phom People’s Council, Rengma Hoho, Khuiamnungam Tribal Council, Sumi Hoho, Yimchunger Tribal Council and Zeliang People’s Organisation.

US slams India for undertaking NRC exercise

Samjhauta blast case: All 4 accused acquitted

Governor greets on Holi

NEW DELHI, MAR 20 (AGENCIES): In an interesting development, US has criticised India for undertaking NRC exercise pointing towards uncertain future of four million people in Assam left out of draft NRC, The Assam Tribune report stated.

A 55-page report refers to BJP leadership and government ministers, detailing alleged human rights abuses in India targeting minority communities and vulnerable sections of society.

“On September 24 , ruling BJP party president Amit Shah called Bangladeshis who may be in Assam “termites” who will be struck from the list of citizens,” stated the report highlighting that four million residents of Assam who were excluded from the draft NRC face uncertain citizenship status.

Representatives of 13 tribal hohos with the NNPGs WC leaders. (NNPGs WC media cell)

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Thirteen Naga tribe hohos and Working Committee (WC), Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) have resolved to work together towards bringing all Naga political groups to a common understanding.

A meeting between representatives of the 13 tribe hohos and the Working Committee of NNPGs held at Niathu Resort, Chumoukedima, here on Wednesday agreed that peace and unity among all (Cont’d on p-7) Naga political groups was

NEW DELHI, MAR 20 (AGENCIES): Four accused in the Samjhauta Express blast case, including godman Swami Aseemanand, have been acquitted by a court in Panchkula, Haryana. The three other people who have been acquitted are: Lokesh Sharma, Kamal Chauhan and Rajinder Chaudhary. They have been acquitted by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court.

The verdict came after NIA special judge Jagdeep Singh dismissed the plea filed by a Pakistani woman for examining eyewitnesses from her country, saying it was “devoid of any merit”.

“All the four accused, Naba Kumar Sarkar alias Swami Aseemanand, Lokesh Sharma, Kamal Chauhan and Rajinder Chaudhary have been acquitted by the court,” NIA counsel Rajan Malhotra said. The blast in Samjhauta Express occurred

Swami Aseemanand coming out of court on Wednesday. (PTI)

near Panipat in Haryana on February 18, 2007, when the train was on its way to Attari in Amritsar, the last railway station on the Indian side.

The blast had ripped apart two coaches of the cross-border train, killing 68, mostly Pakistani nationals and four Indian Railway officials.

In July 2010, the probe was handed over to the NIA. After its probe, NIA in 2011 filed a charge sheet against eight persons for their alleged roles in the terror attack.

For nearly 12 years, Mohammad Jawid waited for a verdict that could give

justice to his brother and his family, who lost their lives in the 2007 blast.

But after a court let off the four accused, including Swami Aseemanand, in the case on Wednesday, Jawid was left distraught. Besides his brother, Shabbir, sister-inlaw Sameena and their three sons -- Shahbaz, Shahreyar, Shahroz -- and daughter Misbah, Jawid lost five more relatives in the blast. “We did not get the justice. The real culprits are still out. This is not a right verdict,” the 37year-old told PTI over the phone from Gaya.

Opposition NPF takes a dig at Rio, Patton IT sets up 24x7 control rooms DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Opposition NPF has hit out at the ruling PDA and termed the formal launch of its parliamentary electoral campaign at DDSC Stadium Dimapur on Tuesday as “nothing short of a public display of the two biggest political chameleons in Naga politics, Neiphiu Rio and Yanthungo Patton”.

In a hard hitting statement, the opposition party recalled that in 2002, a year before the State Assembly elections of 2003, Rio had deserted Dr SC Jamir, then chief minister of Nagaland, in protest against the book “Bedrock of Naga Society”.

Written by Jamir, the book that stated that the 16 Point Agreement was the final solution between the Nagas and Government of India (GoI) was vehemently condemned by Rio at that time.

In pursuance to the 16 Point Memorandum submitted to

GOI in July 1960, Article 371(A) was inserted in Part XXI of the Constitution of India by the 13th Amendment Act, 1962 and the State of Nagaland under the Indian Union was created as the 16th State. Article 371(A), which has been the subject of discussion in recent times, is an outcome of the 16 Point Agreement, the party added.

NPF pointed out that Rio had recently declared that any Naga talking against Article 371(A) would tantamount to betrayal of the Naga people. He had also asserted that the Nagas were protected by Article 371(A) against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB).

This was evidently clear by his statement delivered during the Budget Session on February 22, 2019.

The opposition party said this double-standard attitude of Rio was highly objectionable as in 2002 he

had resigned as home minister from Jamir’s cabinet in protest against the 16 Point Agreement that gave birth to Article 371 (A) and today he states that the very same Article protects the Nagas even from the CAB. Asserting that it would never forget the grievous agenda of Rio “now or even in the distant future”, the opposition party said he cannot be allowed to mislead the Naga people any further. NPF said the chief minister had even stated that Naga Integration was not possible while also maintaining that any Naga speaking against Article 371(A) was a traitor.

As the chief minister’s chair was not permanent, the statement reminded him that marketing the Naga cause at the expense of Naga political issue would not sustain, adding history would never forget him for “marketing” the Naga cause for the chief

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): To deal with any reported movement of unaccounted money ahead of Lok Sabha elections, the Income Tax Department (Investigation) North Eastern Region (NER) has opened a 24x7 control room and complaint monitoring cell in all the seven states of North Eastern Region.

In a press release, principal director of IT (investigation) NER informed the public to communicate any information pertaining to black money and movement of large amount of cash/ valuables etc. during the election period, which were likely to be used for bribing of electors.

One could contact the 24x7control room (Nagaland) at toll free complaint number 0370-2240157 or mobile and Whatsapp number 9401991258.

Further, surveillance teams have been deployed (Cont’d on p-7) in all the seven states besides

minister’s chair.

NPF further termed Rio’s dig at NPF on the issue of putting put candidate in the ensuing Lok Sabha election as “nothing but amusement” as it was an internal affair of the party concerned in which he did not have any role to play. “The NPF is capable of handling its own affairs and will bring the matter to the public domain with the right explanation at the right time,” it added.

Meanwhile, also hitting out at deputy chief minister Y. Patton, NPF alleged that he was the “camp commander”, not only during the camping at Kaziranga but during every crisis that he had exploited by bargaining for better position.

NPF alleged that Patton, who did not bother about progress or development, was rather a champion in corruption and backdoor appointment.

Air Intelligence Units in all airports of seven states.

The income tax department is also working in close coordination with various teams constituted under CEO/DEOs and other law enforcement agencies.

As per the direction of the Election Commission of India, the department is continuously gathering intelligence and keeping close surveillance over the movement of cash/valuables or other items suspected to be used for bribing of electors during the ensuing Lok Sabha elections 2019.

Earlier, a total of 116 officers and inspectors of the Income Tax department was deputed to the directorate of Income Tax (Investigation) for the upcoming elections in the North East. The directorate has also issued deployment orders to 157 officials who will spread over Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, extended greetings on the occasion of Holi to the people of the state in particular and the country in general. In his message, Acharya described Holi as “India’s Festival” and stated that it strengthens fraternity and togetherness amongst the people and spreads peace, prosperity in the society. Further, the governor expressed hope that the “Festival of Colours” strengthen the bonds of friendship, brotherhood and fellowship and unity among the people and spread the message of peace, joy and love across society. He also appealed to the people to let the spirit of Holi rise above all barriers and strengthen the social fabric to make Nagaland shine by bringing the society together with the spirit of forgiveness and strengthening fellowship.

Mar 23 declared as working day

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): State government has declared March 23 (fourth Saturday), 2019 as working day in view of Financial Year Closing for offices in Kohima. In a notification, the Home department (GAB) stated that April 20, 2019 has been declared holiday in lieu. All AHoDs and HoDs have been directed to ensure attendance of the officers and staff of their respective departments.

RPI (A) to set up candidate for LS

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Republican Party of India (A), which recently launched its Nagaland unit, has informed that the party is setting up the candidate for contesting Lok Sabha Elections in Nagaland. In a letter to the chief electoral officer (CEO) Nagaland, RPI (A) national general secretary Dr. Mohanlal Patil stated that he would be signing “A” and “B” forms for the ensuing Nagaland Lok Sabha elections. RPI (A) is an NDA ally at the Centre.

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NSF observes Martyrs’ Day

Attendees offering a silent prayer during the NSF Martyrs’ Day observance in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , M A R 2 0 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) observed the 33rd anniversary of NSF Martyrs’ Day, in memory of late Kekuojalie Sachü and late Vikhozo Yhoshü at NSF Martyrs’ Park, Kohima on Wednesday. Both of them were killed on March 20, 1986 during an NSF protest rally.

NSF general secretary, Emtiwapang Imsong, who chaired the function, said

the federation remembers the supreme and brave sacrifice of late Kekuojalie Sachü and late Vikhozo Yhoshü in 1986, which made Nagaland and the federation stronger.

He said both of them were victims of indiscriminate firing by the state police during a peaceful protest against the state government’s decision to introduce Indian Police Service cadres in Nagaland and extension of the Disturbed Area Belt from 5 km to 20 km along the Indo-Myanmar border.

He said their sacrifice would

PDA candidate kick-starts campaign

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, MAR 20 (NPN): NDPP nominee for the 26 Aonglenden A/C by-election, Sharingain Longkumer, kick-started his electoral campaign, on Wednesday, from the NDPP Ungma Unit treasurer’s residence with a message of change, youth & women empowerment and sustainable development. In his speech, Sharingain said that he had a responsibility to carry forward and fulfil the people’s dreams while honouring the memory and unfinished dreams of late Imti-

Sharingain Longkumer

kumzuk. He urged parents and party workers to guide him and support him like he was their own son so that they may work with a new vision for youth in particular and the constituency in general.

continue to lead Nagas and the NSF in carrying forward their legacies in the years to come.

Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo youth evangelist, Bendangsuneb Imsong, offered a prayer during the function. A 1-minute silent prayer was also offered in honour of the departed souls. The function was attended by NSF officials, NSF federating unit student leaders, family members and well wishers.

Wreaths were later laid over the martyrs' graves.

Skill workshops for students conducted at DGC

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Government College (DGC) conducted a series of workshops for 6th semester (BA/B.Com) students on March 14.

A press release from DGC publicity and media cell stated that the first workshop was on Awareness & Registration Program for free of cost placement linked soft skill development training & recruitment, in the fields of aviation, hospitality and cruise lines. The workshop was conducted by Anirban Mukherjee, operations manager of Emporium Training & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. He said that under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme, various trainings and skills in these sectors

have been imparted, including job placements, for educated unemployed youth.

The second workshop on “career awareness” was conducted by JETKING. JETKINGS marketing coordinator, Rohit Yadav, who conducted the workshop, spoke about the “digital revolution that is happening today” and the need for adaptation with various operational activities and cities going smart. He also highlighted courses which JETKING offers like hardware-networking and software courses.

The workshops were organized by Career Counselling & Placement Cell (CCPC) and sponsored by IQAC, Dimapur Government College (DGC).

CGBU Tuensang adopt resolutions

DIMAPUR: Chang GBs Union (CGBU) Tuensang, in its 34th general session held at Noksen Village on March 14 and 15, unanimously adopted some resolutions.

A press release from CGBU Tuensang, N Yemjong and general secretary, I. Khamba stated that the union has resolved to remain under Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution, specially meant for Tuensang.

The union also resolved that any organisation and individual should not negotiate or arrive at agreements which are unsuitable to the community without prior consultation with the CGBU Tuensang.

ASU General Conference from March 22

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 20 (NPN): Angami Students Union (ASU) will hold its 28th Biennial General conference from March 22 to 24 at Piphema Village with motto "Aspiring Dynamics.” ASU President Visako Rino, in a press conference on March 20, stated that Piphema Students’ Union (PSU) will be hosting the event. He also said that they had requested each unit -- Southern Angami Student Union (SASU), Northern Angami Student Union (NASU), Western Angami Student Union (WASU) and Chakhroma Students Union (CSU) -- to send 250 delegates. 1000

A hut being prepared for the ASU 28th Biennial General Conference to be held from March 22 to 24. (NP)

delegates are expected to be present on the occasion.

Rino also mentioned that the program includes academic sessions, devotional services etc. including extravaganza nights where different Angami artistes will present their talents. The program is being

organized mainly to promote artistes and give them a platform to feature their talents. School Education principal secretary Menukhol John will be the introductory speaker and chief minister Neiphieu Rio will be the inaugural speaker.

LFHSS field trip to strawberry farm Major fire in Chümoukedima Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): A major fire broke out near Agape School in Chümoukedima around 6:40 pm on Wednesday in which seven houses were razed. ASI Pete, Chümoukedima Fire Service, informed Nagaland Post that it was not certain what caused the fire though a short circuit is suspected. The houses that caught fire were made of wood. Three fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Three cylinders also reportedly exploded in the fire. Property worth approximately 15 lakhs was destroyed in the fire.

Zunheboto youth trained on poultry rearing Students and staff of LFHSS at Teshora Strawberry farm in Punglwa on March 18. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Field trips being an important activity to help students bridge the gap between education and hands-on experience, Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School (LFHSS), Thahekhu, director Ani Yepthomi took students of Class 11 and 12 (Science stream) for a field visit to Teshora Strawberry farm at Punglwa, near Sainik School on March 18.

According to DIPR, Ani Yepthomi, observed that alongside the strawberries,

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other fruits like bananas and papayas are also growing in the farm, and suggested that a small guest house could be constructed and the area kept secure and clean so that guests and families could come for picnics and enjoy the one of a kind in Nagaland view.

Teshora Strawberry field is run by two Naga women entrepreneurs Lopilo Lotha and Yamna Matchen by engaging orphans, educated unemployed, drop out students and also Church workers.

DIMAPUR: A Skill Training of Rural Youth (STRY) on “Poultry Rearing and Management” Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Zunheboto, Nagaland University, was inaugurated on March 18 at the training hall of KVK, Zunheboto, in association with State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) Nagaland and National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Hyderabad.

A press release from senior scientist & head, KVK, Nagaland Univer-

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

news in Brief Zunheboto DPDB meeting on March 25: The monthly Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting will be held on March 25, 11 am at the DC’s Conference Hall. All board members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

ADC & ARO Zunheboto informs: ADC & ARO Zunheboto has informed all polling and security personnel, drafted for election duty that application forms for election duty certificate (Form 12A) will be issued from EDC cell, office of Deputy Commissioner & DEO, Zunheboto. Duly filled 12A forms must be submitted to the EDC cell along with a copy of the election duty order and a photocopy of EPIC. ALN extends Holi greetings: Art of Living Nagaland (ALN) president R.S. Paswan has extended Holi greetings to the people of Nagaland, especially the Hindu community. Paswan wished for God to spray colours of success and prosperity over everyone this Holi.

ANDDGDU informs: All Nagaland Directorate and District Government Drivers Union (ANDDGDU) has informed every member of ANDDGDU and ANGDA (CC) that the membership fees of Rs. 200 per head will be collected for the year 2018 and 2019. All executives members, vehicles inspectors and head drivers have been requested to collect and submit the membership fees to the finance secretary or treasurer on or before June 2019, along with a photocopy of the members name list. One can contact ANDDGDU finance secretary at 9402489532 or treasurer at 8413955184, 9615085461.

RJD Nagaland meeting: In view of the ensuing Parliamentary polls and by-elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Nagaland has convened a party meeting for March 23, 10 am at the residence of party president, Jory Pukhuri, Dairy Farm Road, Purana Bazar. All party members have been asked to attend the meeting.

IAPNB, IAP meeting: Indian Association of Physiotherapist Nagaland Branch (IAPNB) in collaboration with IAP women cell Dimapur district has convened a meeting for March 23, 1 pm at Nikos Hospital for all registered physiotherapists in Dimapur.

All IAP members of Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting.

NCCAF workshop: Nagaland Community Conserved Areas Forum (NCCAF) will be organizing a workshop on the importance of biodiversity conservation, especially endangered species, in collaboration with Forest department/NEPED & FES on March 26, 10 am in Jalukie town. Chairmen and secretaries of all village councils/biodiversity management committees under Peren District have been requested to either attend in person or depute representatives.

PWDFWA emergency general meeting: PWD Field Workers Association (PWDFWA) has convened an emergency general meeting for March 23, 10 am at its office complex. All members have been asked to attend the meeting. Members have been asked to submit agendas to office bearers before the meeting. Contact 8974190091 for further details.

Peren election expenditure monitoring control room: In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, with regard to Election related expenditure, a 24X7 call centre & Election Expenditure Monitoring Control Room has been set up in Peren with toll free number 038391950.

Any election expenditure related queries and violation of Model Code of Conduct may be reported to officer in-charge of the call centre, Erangnembe Thou, DEO (Evaluation) Peren at phone number 9402259363. (DIPR) Legal Awareness Campaign to be held in Phek: DC Phek, Sachin Jaiswal, has informed all village council chairmen, VDBs, GBs, DBs and chairmen of all colonies in Phek Town and Phek Sadar that the Nagaland Bar Association in collaboration with Nagaland State Legal Services Authority is organizing a Legal Awareness campaign on March 29 at Phek Town Council Hall, 11 am. The DC has requested all the above mentioned to attend the event without fail. (DIPR) GPRN/NSCN recovers motorcycle: GPRN/NSCN Union Territory (UT) has recovered one black Bajaj Pulser bike 220cc bearing chassis No. MD2A13EZ0CC139438 and engine No. DKZCCJ36759. The rightful owner has been asked to claim the same from the UT office by producing valid original documents within seven days from the date of issue of this information.

Excise Kohima destroy IMFL worth Rs 15L

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Office of the Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Kohima destroyed 8000 bottles and eight cases of assorted Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs. 15 lakh (street value) at the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) dumping site on Wednesday.

According to Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition Kohima, I Vikikhe Aomi, the liquor was seized

by Excise personnel, over the period of May 1, 2018 to March 19, 2019, from Kohima town and Excise Peducha check gate. He said the liquor was destroyed by the destruction committee as per provisions under the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act 1989 in the presence of chief judicial magistrate Kohima, members of KMC and the public. Aomi said altogether

Superintendent of Excise Kohima and other officials destroying the liquor at the KMC dumping site on Wednesday. (NP)

411 cases of liquor were seized by Excise personnel within 10 months and 19 days and arrested 413 persons in this connection. He said a total of Rs. 4.20 lakh was imposed as fines against defaulters.

The superintendent

also lauded Excise personnel Kohima for remaining vigilant and detecting the liquor which was being smuggled into, and sold in, the district. He encouraged them to continue to remain vigilant and dutiful to curb such illegal activities.

sity, Lumami, Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaurasia, stated that a brief introduction to the six-day program was delivered by Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), Dr. Z Nongothung Ezung.

Dr. Rakesh requested the rural youth to get involved in the Poultry rearing skill training program which, he said, will help them to rear poultry and create a source of income.

He further encouraged the youth to come forward to avail Mudra loans which can be availed easily from DC & DEO Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, flagging off the Systematic Voters' Education nearby banks. and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) campaign Dimapur mobile van on March 20. (DIPR)

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nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Will money power play a decisive role in the forthcoming polls?

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

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Umang festival celebrated in Kohima

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Yes. No. Can’t Say.

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83% 15% 2%

Next poll

Q: Is BJP on the rise due to

failure of opposition to come together?  Yes.  No.  Can’t Say.

WEATHER FORECAST March 21

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine; very warm

35 19

Hazy sunshine

28 13

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

32 16

Hazy sunshine

28 11

Itanagar A few morning showers

23 14

Shillong Hazy sunshine

23 9

Hazy sunshine

23 9

Aizawl Imphal

Kohima

Dimapur Hazy sun Mkg

Hazy sunshine; dense fog

31 14 25 9

Tuensang Hazy; dense fog, cool

15 7

Hazy sunshine; cooler

21 13

Wokha

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine; dense fog

22 7

Jo Foundation School students presenting a group dance during the Umang Festival in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , M A R 2 0 (NPN): Umang Festival, a festival for differently-abled children, was celebrated in the state capital with much fun-fare, organized by the North East Zone Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Cherry Blossoms Society, Kohima.

Children with special needs from five schools -- Bumble Bee Inclusive School, Cherry Blossoms School, G Rio School, Jo Foundation, Tabitha Enabling Academy -- from Kohima exhibited their talents through songs, dances, and dramas dur-

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ing the event held at State Academy Hall, Kohima, March 20.

Joint director, Social Welfare, Atoli Sema, in her short speech said “you are not disabled but normal with your disability” and appreciated the talents of the children.

She urged educational institutions to equally cater to needs of the differentlyabled and bring up the children equally without bias.

Kavita Acharya, wife of the Nagaland Governor PB Acharya, graced the occasion as chief guest.

In her address, Acharya said every child is a flower created by God and has a

role to play as a useful living being.

While reminding the special children that they were talented, she said that with hard work, sincerity and innocence, they were living a life of value and bringing happiness to all.

She also appreciated the hard work of the organizers, teachers and parents and primarily the children’s enthusiastic participation. “I enjoyed being with you all and wish to see a growth of these events” she said.

Acharya also participated in the ‘Ring a bell’ campaign which aims to make inclusive education mandator y in all SSA

schools and educational institutions.

The campaign involves ringing school bells for one minute by children to draw the attention of the community, local governing body, politicians and government officials to take action towards giving children with disabilities, access to education.

Cherry Blossoms School director, Purnima Kayina, talking to this Correspondent, said the Umang festival was an initiative of NEZCC Dimapur and a time to showcase different talents of children with special needs, to empower, encourage and motivate them.

UCTE organizes Food Fest DIMAPUR: Unity College of Teacher Education (UCTE) Dimapur organized its 5th Food Fest under the theme, “Good food is good mood” on March 16 at the College Campus.

A press release by UCTE stated that the day was initiated by the class representative. The students were divided into ten groups for the fest, and each group prepared a variety of dishes covering starters, the main course and dessert.

It stated that the food fest reflected the importance of food, not only as

Winners of the UCTE Dimapur Food Fest competition organized on March 16 at the College Campus.

a source of nutrients, but also as an image mirroring culture and identity and to keep student-teachers

and their teachers healthy.

The day concluded with announcement of the winners.

A Heavy down pour in Dimapur coupled with hail storms in some places, caused the branch of a large tree to fall onto the road, temporarily halting traffic at Duncan Basti tri-junction. According to the River Belt colony GB, despite repeated requests to the Electrical department to chop down the tree, no concrete action had been taken. An auto rickshaw was damaged by the fallen tree, however no casualties were reported. (NP)

PDGBA to monitor SASU meets village leaders to discuss road construction government staff attendance KOHIMA: Taking note of certain government officers posted in the district headquarters remaining absent without taking leave, the Phek District GBs Association (PDGBA) has decided that it will conduct surprise checks. Absentees will be reported to the chief secretary Nagaland for timely disciplinary action. This was resolved in a meeting of the association held on March 9.

A press statement issued by PDGBA president, Zadülhü Ringa and general secretary, Müzilhü V. Keyho, stated some government

SASU officials with Yingphire village elders at Yingphire village on March 16.

KIPHIRE: Seyochung Area Students Union (SASU) interacted with functionaries of Yingphire and Thungthure villages under Seyochung Area of Kiphire district on March 16 and deliberated the ongoing road construction from L- 022 to Yingphire Village under PMGSY. The union, along with village leaders, also inspected the ongoing road

construction.

According to press release by SASU president, K.Chumseli Anar and general secretar y, Achumba Jingru, after the road inspection Chumseli lamented that the construction quality was not up to the people’s satisfaction.

He beseeched the concerned contractor to repair the fragile black topping on the road, and carpet

the remaining area with black topping using quality tools.

The union also urged village leaders to be vigilant and cooperate with the contractor in all things regarding the ongoing road construction. Further, the union urged the department concerned to inspect the road construction and also release payments as per work completed.

DIMAPUR: The Education department of Unity College (UC), Dimapur, conducted a departmental level seminar under the topic “Fighting violence against children through education” on March 16 at the college campus.

A press release from the department stated that resource person for the seminar, assistant professor, Education department, Tumpha Deb, stressed on the essential role of Education to combat violence against children. She also highlighted relevant examples from different places.

The program was chaired by assistant professor Education department, I Azungla Imsong, and vote of thanks was proposed by Thrijongba T Sangtam.

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Brigadier Arjun Segan inaugurating the newly constructed community building under MCA, in Pimla village on March 19.

vices that were beneficial to the people. He assured the villagers that the ARTC&S would continue in its endeavour to assist in the village’s development Also speaking on the occasion on behalf of the Health and Family Welfare department, senior medical officer, Dr. Moatemjen,

CHC Dhansirupar thanked the Assam Rifles for constructing the building.

P. Dohoi Swu, head GB of the village also thanked the Assam Rifles and said that the military personnel had rendered yeoman service towards development of the village.

The inaugural function

78 Battalion, CRPF, on March 19 observed the 80th CRPF Anniversary Day at the Unit Hq, Zubza. On the occasion a guard of honour with wreath laying ceremony was organized at Jai Jawan Memorial where officers and men of the unit paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. (78 Battalion, CRPF)

Unity College conducts departmental seminar

AR construct community building for Pimla

DIMAPUR: A Community Building constructed by Assam Rifles Training Centre & School (ARTC&S), Shokhuvi village, under the military’s civic action program, at Pimla village was inaugurated by Brigadier Arjun Segan, as special guest on March 19.

A press release from chairman of Health SubCentre Pimla village, Hokuto Kiho stated that the newly constructed building will be utilised as a health care facility for the village.

Inaugurating the building in the presence of military and government officials, village elders and villagers, Arjun Segan dedicated the building to the service of the villagers.

Speaking on the occasion, the special guest thanked the villagers for the warm reception accorded to him, his family members and his subordinates. He pointed out that peace was a prerequisite for society and said it was because of peace that military personnel were able to reach out to the people extending ser-

servants remain absent in the district headquarters without leave creating untold inconveniences to the public in the various departments. PDGBA stated that public servants are expected to be in their posting place and implement various social welfare schemes, PDS, flagship programs and other policies and programs being initiated by the Central and State governments. The association warned that salaries of wilful absentees will be deducted ranging from Rs 190 to 1000 per day if this notice is ignored by any public servant.

was chaired by Lovitoli Swu, headmistress, Pimla Baptist Mission School.

Kihovi Swu, pastor, NCRC Pimla said the invocation prayer. Ghohekhu Awomi pronounced the benediction. A women’s group of the village presented folk songs and dances to mark the occasion.

RD block bids farewell to outgoing BDO DIMAPUR: RD block Chumukedima bade farewell to outgoing BDO, K. Yamao Konyak on March 18 at its office complex, New DC Complex Chumukedima.

The program was organized by staff and VDB secretaries of the block and was attended by all block staff and VDB secretaries.

A press release from RD block VDB secretary association president, Medovie Koza stated that Yamao encouraged the gathering to be more proactive in carrying out assigned duties and working for the welfare of the block.

President of VDB Secretary Association Dimapur District, and Chumukedima Block VDB Secretary Association office staff also spoke during the program.

The program was chaired by computer assistant, Samuel Sangtam; Ruokuovotuo, LDA, presented a special number; staff, VDBs, and the outgoing BDO also exchanged gifts.

Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya paid a visit to Sarvajanik Shiv Mandir at Unity village, 5th Mile Dimapur on March 19 where he was accorded a warm welcome by committee members of the mandir as well as Unity Village Council members. He motivated the members of the mandir to strengthen the society economically and socially by imparting skill training to youth. (PRO to Governor)

PMMVY & PA rally in Chessore

Students and teachers of Sangto Christian School, one of the several participant schools, during the PMMVY and PA rally in Chessore on March 20.

DIMAPUR: A combined Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and Poshan Abhiyan Rally (PAR) was held at Chessore ICDS block on March 20, flagged off by L. Samuel Konyak, SDO (C) Chessore.

A press release from CDPO Chessore, N. Ekonthung Kikon stated that Samuel, in his speech, highlighted the general impor-

tance and impact of nutrition on women and children through the intervention of the WCD ministry, department of Social Welfare and the community in general.

He lamented the lack of medical facilities and deplorable road connectivity which was severely limiting the delivery of schemes and programs, but encouraged pregnant women and children, who are the target

beneficiaries, to avail central welfare schemes.

CDPO, N. Ekongthung Kikon emphasized on the benefits of institutional delivery and subsequent immunization to ensure the health of children. He also expressed gratitude to the administration, school authorities and public for their support and cooperation in making the rally a success.

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Will scrap CAB if Cong comes to power: Rahul Gandhi

Correspondent

IMPHAL, Mar 20: Congress party will restore the abolished special category status given to under developed states if it comes into power, its chief Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

Typically, a ‘special category status’ is given to states that have historically disadvantaged in comparison to others and it involves the Centre assisting such states with greater fund allocation for Centrallysponsored schemes among other benefits.

Manipur and some other Northeast states were among the beneficiary states of the special category status which was stopped since BJP-led NDA government came to power at the Centre.

Launching at the election rally of the party (Congress) in Imphal on Wednesday, the AICC chief said that Congress will not hesitate resuming allocation of greater fund to the states under this category (special category states).

Gandhi launched his party’s campaign for the two Lok Sabha elections in Manipur on Wedesday.

Rahul Gandhi addressing the Congress rally in Imphal on Wednesday. (NP)

Addressing an election rally in Imphal’s Hapta Kangjeibung Gandhi said that his party was committed to protect the language, history and culture of people of the Northeastern states .

As such, he said the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 will never be introduced in the parliament if it comes to power, adding that the party will prevent all efforts to convert the CAB into an Act. He alleged that BJP had always attempted to destroy the language, history and culture of people of the Northeastern states.

The clear example was its

attempt to pass the controversial CAB by the Rajya Sabha till the late minute despite the uproar across the NE states.

Even if the party (Congress) could not capture power at the Centre after the coming Lok Sabha elections, the party will always do its best to stop conversion of the bill into an act, he assured.

Taking a jibe to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP, Gandhi said that since the very day of coming to power at the Centre, BJP has always attempted to suppress the freedom of speech of the people.

People of Northeast accept NPP’s ideology: Meghalaya CM

BJP panchayat president shot dead in Assam

Shillong, Mar 20 (Agencies): Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that the people in the Northeastern states have accepted the ideology of the National People’s Party (NPP).

Sangma’s statement came after two ministers of the BJP government in Arunachal Pradesh, 12 sitting legislators and the party’s general secretary joined his party on Tuesday after they were denied BJP tickets to contest the Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections slated on April 11.

“We are very happy that all these leaders have expressed their faith in the ideology of the party. On behalf of the party, I would like to welcome them all to NPP. This is the beginning of a very positive sign for the party in Arunachal Pradesh,” the NPP national president said.

In a video-taped statement, Sangma expressed hope that more people will join the NPP founded by former Lok Sabha Speaker, Purno Agitok Sangma.

“We do expect that with more people joining

Nipah virus alert sounded in Tripura Agartala, Mar 20 (PTI): Tripura government Tuesday sounded an alert after the death of five members of a family in Nipah virus attack in a Bangladesh village bordering West Bengal, an official said here.

The Tripura government issued a notice to all district chief medical officers Monday to stay sensitized and alert on any impending Nipah virus attack in the state. The alert was sounded to all district chief medical officers, Joint Director of Family Welfare and Preventive Medicine Dr P Chatterjee said.

"Five persons of a family died in Bangladesh due to Nipah virus attack. The deaths occurred near the West Bengal border, not the international border adjoining Tripura. Since the incident occurred in Bangladesh, Government of India asked us to stay alert," the official said. Nipah virus usually transmits from infected bats carrying the virus. Drinking raw date palm sap is the most common way of transmission of the virus and the health department notice advised people not to drink that sap.

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in, NPP will get good results in the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh,” he said.

On NPP becoming the only alternative political party in the Northeastern states, Sangma said,” Well!

We have been trying to build the party on that ideology.

We are getting response from the people. People have started realising the ideology and are joining the party.

We are expecting more positive response, reactions and outcomes in the future. It is early to say how things will go but all I can say is that people of Northeast have started to realize our ideology and are joining and supporting us”.

On the candidature of his sister Agatha Sangma and her chances of victory from Tura Parliamentary constituency, the NPP Chief said,” Elections is never easy and no election can be taken for granted. I think the first rule of election is to ensure that one is not over confident. We are working hard and I am happy to see peoples’ response and support for us.”

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S i lc h a r ( A ssam ) , Mar 20 (PTI): A BJP panchayat president in Assam has been shot dead and another party worker critically injured by unidentified gunmen in Cachar district ahead of the three-phase Lok Sabha polls in the state next month, police said on Wednesday.

Unidentifed gunmen opened fire on Sukhendu Das, the president of Borkhola Hatichora panchayat, in front of his residence in the village on Tuesday night in which he and another person was grievously injured. The two were rushed to Silchar Medical College Hospital, where Das succumbed to his injuries. The injured person, who was identified as Rinku Senapati, was admitted to the intensive care unit where his condition was stated to be critical. The police rushed to the spot and launched a search to nab the culprits.

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has condemned the incident and directed the authorities to take measures arrest those responsible for the killing at the earliest.

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 20/03/2019

I, G/163387X Hav/GD BIR BAHADUR SUNAR, S/o Lt. Jit Bahadur Sunar, presently serving at 16 Assam Rifles C/o. 99 APO, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and serving at 16 Assam Rifles C/o. 99 APO. 2. That, my father's name has been written inadvertently as "TUL BAHADUR SUNAR" in my service and records instead of his real and correct name i.e.

"JIT BAHADUR SUNAR".

3. That, the aforesaid names are my father's names only and are referred to one and the same person.

4. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare that "JIT BAHADUR SUNAR" and "TUL BAHADUR SUNAR" are my father's name only and further to declare that my father shall be known by the name of "JIT BAHADUR SUNAR" in my future correspondence and records.

5. That the content of this affidavit from para (1) to (4) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein.

And I have signed this affidavit on this 20th day of March 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me.

Magistrate/Notary Public Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2226

The incumbent government has been interfering the independent functioning of the judiciary, he alleged.

Modi government is the friend of big business men and enemy of the poor people of the country, he alleged.

If return to power again after the ensuing Lok Sabha election, Congress will promulgate a new industrial policy which will give special emphasis to converting the northeast region as country’s industrial hub, he said.

Coming down heavily the BJP government at the Centre, Rahul said that the NDA government under the leadership of Narendra Modi has curtailed job opportunities to over one crore youths in 2018.

BJP had promised providing jobs to two crore youths every year. However, instead of reacting job, the BJP-led NDA government has destroyed job opportunity to one crore youths in 2018, he said.

He said that under the Modi government, youths of the country are facing job crisis. Students have lost hopes of getting job after completion of their study.

During all this five years

of BJP regime, nothing was done for the welfare of the people except spew venoms among different groups of people living together in this vast sub-continent to impose RSS’s ideology, he alleged.

The ensuing elections will be fight between two different ideologies – one imposing its idea and the other respecting ideology of all people across the country, Gandhi said.

BJP in collaboration with the RSS has been trying to impose their ideology across the country despite the fact that India being a union of state with its own unique identity, culture and tradition.

Congress’s ideology was very clear. It ideology is to protect, preserved the culture, history of all states and live united to build a strong nation, he said.

Asserting that Look East Policy which was renamed as Act East Policy

by Modi government was a policy to connect the South Asian countries, he said that Congress, if comes to power, will developed Manipur and other northeast states as the gateway to South Asian countries.

Leaders of MPCC including its president Gaikhangam and former chief minister O Ibobi Singh also spoke on the occasion.

Ibobi alleged that the incumbent BJP-led coalition government is a government of looters.

He said that during his tenure they called his government as 10% government while criticising the government indulging in rampant corruption but when they came to power they were taking 30% to 50% of the total amount of any government works at the time releasing fund.

“I can openly said challenge that this government (BJP-led government) takes 30% to 50% for every works”, the former three time chief minister declared.

MPCC president Gaikhangam lambasted the “dictatorial attitude” of the BJP-led government at the Centre as well as in the state.

The intrusion to the freedom of speech, arrest of student for raising voice against the government and detention of journalist under NSA for criticising government were examples, Gaikhangam added.

Congress is anti-Tripura, party of traitors: Biplab Deb

Mizo assembly seeks to stall CAB

Biplab Deb (File)

Agartala, Mar 20 (PTI): Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb Wednesday came down heavily on the Congress, dubbing it as a party of "traitors" whose leaders come to the state only to "eat the fruits of success".

Deb also alleged that there existed an "unholy nexus" between the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) at the Centre, due to which the Left Front government managed to be in power for 25 years in Tripura.

Addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers meeting at Pratapgarh here, Deb said, "They (Congress) are traitors. Nobody from the party earlier

came to Tripura-- Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi or Manmohan Singh."

"After we freed the state from the Communists with support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, why are they coming here?

They are a band of Satans.

They have come to eat the fruits of success," he added.

The chief minister was referring to Congress president Rahul Gandhi's visit to Khumulwng near Agartala, where he had earlier in the day addressed a public rally.

Dubbing the Congress as "anti Tripura", Deb asserted that people would reject its call to overthrow the Modi government in the Lok Sabha polls.

Aizawl, Mar 20 (PTI): The Mizoram assembly Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution asking the Centre not to reintroduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in any form in future.

The civil societies, churches, political parties and the people of the state are against the bill, Home Minister Lalchamliana said after moving the resolution. The people of the northeastern region are also against the bill, Lalchamliana added.

The state cabinet on January 10 had also opposed the bill, he said. Chief Minister Zoramthanga had informed the Prime Minister and Home Minister Rajnath Singh that the people of Mizoram and the state government opposed the passage of the bill, Lalchamliana said. Zoramthanga also attended a meeting of political parties of the Northeastern region on January 29, in which chief ministers of the regional states and other leaders opposed the move of the Centre on the bill, he said.

BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC, DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

AFFIDAVIT

I, Ms. HONGRAI NAMMY alias NAMMY TANGKHUL, (D.O.B. - 27/12/1976) , Daughter of Smt. HONGRAI PAISHOLA, wife of LT. SHANGMAHING TANGKHUL alias S TANGKHUL, Presently residing at H/No. 237, PADUM PUKHURI VILLAGE, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows :1. That, I am a citizen of India and resident of above stated place.

2. That I am the legal daughter of Number - 5360007, Rank - FA, Name - Smt. HONGRAI PAISHOLA, Unit-1 Assam Rifles, C/o. 99 APO, a pensioner vide order No. I. 11011/APENSION/2015/456 at 13 Nov. 15.

3. That in the aforesaid pension document in respect of my said mother my name and date of birth was wrongly entered as HONGRAI NAMMY and 27/10/1976 in place of NAMMY TANGKHUL and 27/12/1976 which needs to be corrected as NAMMY TANGKHUL and 27/12/1976 respectively.

4. That HONGRAI NAMMY and NAMMY TANGKHUL refers to my name and is of one and same person only, i.e., mine only.

5. That henceforth I shall be known as NAMMY TANGKHUL and my correct date of birth shall be known as 27/12/1976 for all purposes and intents.

6. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is false.

Deponent Sworn before me on this 15th March, 2019.

Magistrate First Class/ Notary Public DP-2237

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE KOHIMA : : NAGALAND

NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/(1)/2018-19/331 Dated, Kohima the 20th Mar’ 2019.

LAST AND FINAL CALLING NOTICE

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Whereas No. 3171 T/C Medose Angami of DEF Kohima, S/o- Visakho Angami, Village – Pfuchama, POKohima, PS- South PS, Dist.- Kohima, is found absenting from Government bonafide duty w.e.f 19/07/2018 till date.

And whereas this office had issued 3 (three) consecutive calling notices Vide order NO. DEF/KMA/ESSTT/(13)/ (1)/2018-19/1841 Dated 01/07/2018, Even No. 2401 Dated 24/10/2018 and Even No. 2514 Dated 12/11/2018, which were duly served to you but you have failed to report back for duty.

You are hereby directed to report for duty within 07 (seven) days from the date of publication of this calling letter, failing which departmental enquiry proceedings will be initiated ex-parte.

Sd/(P.SENDONGMEREN) IPS Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Nagaland.

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BJP controls NPP, UDP in Meghalaya: Congress Correspondent

Shillong, Mar 20: Stating that Meghalaya’s ruling parties – the National People’s Party (NPP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) are controlled by BJP, former Union Minister and Congress candidate, Vincent H Pala on Monday said that BJP is making all efforts to defeat him in the Lok Sabha polls.

“I will be fighting against only the two parties – the UDP and the BJP. Though NPP headquarters is in Shillong, they are not putting up a candidate here.

This shows the limitations of the party and they are ready to compromise. They are ready to work together.

I am 100 percent sure that whether it is the NPP or the UDP, they are being remotely control by the BJP,” Pala ,who is seeking re-election from Shillong

parliamentary seat for the third consecutive times, told journalists.

Stating that BJP’s agenda is to defeat Vincent Pala, the former Union Minister said, “Whether it is UDP or NPP, the message they are spreading is that the Congress should lose. The reason for BJP contesting the election was to ensure that the Congress does not eat up the entire non-tribal vote. 70 per cent or 80 per cent would vote for the Congress.”

Pala however exuded confidence that he will still retain his seat in the Lok Sabha.

Meanwhile, State Congress president, Dr Celestine Lyngdoh also expressed confidence that leader of Opposition, Mukul Sangma, who is pitted against NPP nominee Agatha Sangma will give a good fight and will snatch away the seat from the NPP.

Dear Akash (Joy) You are like a prince to us. You have always made us proud. Our blessings and support are always with you. We wish that God bless you with all you desire in life. Have a great year and glorious life ahead. We are always with you. Happy Birthday. Enjoy your special day.

Dada, Mum, Jethu, Jethimuni, Mejopa, Meema, Papa, Maa, Kaka, Chotoma, Bhumididi, Didibhai, Deep, Mou, Keya, Yash, Bids and all relatives Dear, Nungai Ngonyen Thank you for being you in a world full of somebody else. “A wish for you on your special day, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always”.

Happy Birthday...!

Yours always (Nagaboo)

IN THE COURT OF

PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE

TUENSANG : NAGALAND No. PD&SJ.TSG/OBJECTION NOTICE – 1/2017-18/112 Dt. Tsg the 29th Oct’2018 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas Miss Onentula A. Chang, daughter of Late Mr. N. Among Chang of Old Medical Sector ‘A’ Tuensang Town has applied for Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her father who expired on 20-10-2018.

Now therefore, the public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

Principal District & Session Judge Tuensang, Nagaland K-760 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Chozuba : Phek No. JUDL/SUCC-20/2012-13/62 Dt. Chozuba 18th March 2019 NOTICE Whereas Smti VEPATALU, W/o MELEYI resident of CHESEZU village has applied for Succession Certificate in his name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable her to draw/claim dues and benefit in respect of her late Husband MELEYI, PENSIONER who was working as S.A under the establishment of E.E PWD (R&B) Pfutsero (Department) and expired on 23-09-2018.

Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

(Theodore Yanthan) Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chozuba, Phek Nagaland K-759 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Chozuba : Phek No. JUDL/SUCC-20/2012-13/60 Dt. Chozuba 18th March 2019 NOTICE Whereas Smti MUJOPRALU RINGA, W/o MATUYO RINGA, resident of DZULHA village has applied for Succession Certificate in his name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable her to draw/claim dues and benefit in respect of her late Husband MATUYO was working supervisor under the establishment of E.E PHE PHEK (Department) and expired on 26-01-2019.

Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

(Theodore Yanthan) Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chozuba, Phek Nagaland K-758

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TAMLU : NAGALAND

NO.TLU/JUD/SC/2013-14/

NOTICE

Dated, the 14th Feb. 2019.

Whereas, Smti. Amongla Phom, W/o. Lt. Tentong Phom of Kangching Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act. 1925 to draw all family benefits and Pension belonging to Late Tentong Phom, who expired on 06/11/2017.

Therefore, Notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objection from the public/individuals pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same should be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner Tamlu, within 30 days from the date of issue of this Notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, Succession Certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for.

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(Y. Chingak Konyak) NCS Additional Deputy Commissioner Tamlu, Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIMAPUR DISTRICT : NAGALAND NOTICE Dt. Dimapur the 19th 3' 2019 NO.REV-12/2000-D/10756-58/ Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti Limatemsu Jamir, S/o, D/o, W/o I. Tangit Jamir, Resident of Dimapur as reported that he/she had lost his/her Final Mutation bearing Patta No. 705, Dag. No. 904 of Block No/ Village 04, Area 00-01-04 which was lost or destroyed.

The undersigned hereby invites claims/objections concerning to the said land or any should be submitted to this Court in written on or before 19.04.19 SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY North : Vikheto Sema Sourt : Medan Angami East : Yanto Sema West : Lanuba Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2219 K Y M C

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Goa CM Sawant proves BJP-led govt’s majority

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant after proving the majority of his BJP-led government during confidence motion held at Goa State Legislative Assembly. (PTI)

ducted in the House.

All 14 MLAs of the Congress and one from the NCP stood up against the motion.

The session began with a discussion on a condolence motion moved by BJP’s Rajesh Patnekar, expressing grief over the death of Parrikar, former deputy chief minister Francis D’Souza and former deputy speaker Vishnu Wagh.

After winning the trust vote, Sawant appealed to all members to join hands with him to ensure that developmental work reaches every nook and corner of the state.

“I would request everyone to keep in mind the message given by Parrikar, to be positive. We all should be positive and work for the development of the state,” he said.

During the inauguration of third bridge across the Mandovi river here earlier this year, the then chief minister Parrikar had addressed a gathering and asked people to “be positive”.

On Wednesday, BJP MLA and former minister Pandurang Madkaikar, ailing since last year, made his first appearance in the House since June 2018.

Congress, NC finalise alliance in J&K for LS poll

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, senior Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ambika Soni address a press conference, in Jammu, Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

Jammu, Mar 20 (PTI): Sealing an alliance after days of hectic parleys, the Congress and National Conference Wednesday announced they will fight two and one Lok Sabha seats respectively, while agreeing on a “friendly contest” on the rest three constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir.

In a joint press conference here, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and NC patron Farooq Abdullah told the media that while the Congress will contest on the Jammu and Udhampur seats, the National Conference will fight from Srinagar. There will be a “friendly contest” between the two parties on the Baramulla, Anantang and Ladakh seats, Abdullah said.

“I will contest from the Srinagar seat,” he told the press conference.

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Gulam Ahmed Mir and AICC General Secretary Ambika Soni were also present. The state sends six Lok Sabha MPs. Azad said, “Friendly contest means that we will not go hard against each other and at the same time will make a joint effort to defeat the opponents. Whether they (NC) win or we, it will make no difference because the (seats) will add to the national kitty.”

Had the two parties entered the fray separately in Jammu, Azad said, it would have benefited the BJP. “And in Kashmir, if we fought separately, it is difficult to transfer votes.”

He said, “We have some MLAs in Anantnag and Baramulla and (by friendly contest) we will be able to maintain our turf. Our fight will be a joint effort to defeat the opponent.”

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India should focus on neighbours first: Ex-IAF chief Ko l k ata , M a r 2 0 (IANS): Stressing that world peace will depend on how India and China manage their relations, former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) Arup Raha on Wednesday said both the countries ignore each other but India should focus on a “neighbours first” policy.

“Strategically, peace and tranquillity in the world will depend on how India and China, two big nuclear and naval powers, handle each other and manage relations. We cannot ignore each other. So far whatever statistics have come indicate that we ignore each other

Arup Raha (File) totally,” Raha said here.

He mentioned that the two countries should know themselves and each other very well.

“I think India’s policy should be neighbours first.

It is better to have a good relationship with a neighbour than with a friend thousand miles away,” he said while announcing the ‘Annual Calcutta Dialogue 2019’.

The former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief said that “strategic autonomy” should be the foundation policy of India’s relationship with any country - be it China, the US, Russia, Japan or South Korea. “These relations should be one to one.”

Former Army Chief General Shankar Roychowdhury, present at the event, said they “want to promote contact with China” through the seminar.

Mayawati pulls out of Lok Sabha race

Panaji, Mar 20 (PTI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Wednesday proved the majority of his BJP-led government in the Assembly, comfortably winning a floor test in the House.

When Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo asked for division of votes, 20 MLAs supported the confidence motion in the two-day old government, while 15 legislators opposed it.

The effective strength of the 40-member Assembly is now 36, after death of two members and resignation by two others.

The change in leadership in the coastal state was necessitated due to the death of then chief minis-

ter Manohar Parrikar on Sunday.

After winning the floor test, Sawant appealed to House members to “be positive”, echoing a message given by Parrikar earlier.

The special Assembly session was convened by Governor Mridula Sinha to conduct the floor test, after Sawant, who was earlier speaker of the Assembly, was sworn in as the chief minister in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Besides 11 members from BJP, three each from the Goa Forward Party, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party and three Independents supported Sawant during the head count con-

Stalin hits campaign trail from Tiruvarur

All is well in ‘mahagathbandhan’: Tejashwi Rahul slams Modi over shrinking workforce report

Why is Modi bailing out Jet Airways, asks Cong New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Modi government’s proposal to bail out Jet Airways which has registered over Rs 7,000 crore losses, and demanded to know if every private firm will be bailed out at the cost of the public exchequer.

“Reports in public domain now reflect that PM Modi wants to give a ‘bailout package’ to Jet Airways which has a loss of Rs 7,355 crore and which owes Rs 8,500 crore to banks,” Congress spokesman Randeep Singh Surjewala said.

“India’s leading public sector bank, SBI, and other banks including Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank and Allahabad Bank are now being used by Prime Minister Modi for this purpose,” he added. London-based NRI businessman Naresh Goyal owns 51 per cent of Jet Airways while 24 per cent shares are owned by Etihad Airways.

The company defaulted on its loans in December 2018. An investigation into financial irregularities and siphoning of funds is currently underway.

“By directing the SBI and other PSU Banks to convert Rs 8,500 crore debt for equity shares of Jet Airways

valued at Re 1, State Bank of India (SBI) and other banks will thus become owner of 50 per cent of a bankrupt private airline,” Surjewala said, adding that this was being done without any independent financial valuation of Jet Airways or any due diligence.

“A foreign company, Etihad Airways, will be given a bail out package by offloading of its 24 per cent shareholding to National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) for Rs 150/ share without any valuation or due diligence.

“The private players will walk away happily, while the government of India and PSU banks will be now running a bankrupt private airline. On one hand, Modi government is seeking to privatize Air India and on the other hand they are buying a bankrupt private airline with public money,” Surjewala said.

“Will the Modi government now save every defaulting crony capitalist out of public funds?” he said, adding that public money of the ONGC was used to buy out a “scam ridden, collapsing GSPC for Rs 7,700 crore”, while savings of 38 crore LIC policy holders worth Rs 9,000 crore were used to save the IDBI Bank.

Sharad Yadav, whose Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) is one of the constituents of the grand-alliance, was more specific on the date of announcement of candidates. Candidates will be announced at a press meet in Patna on March 22, he told reporters in the national capital.

Meanwhile, a senior Congress leader from Bihar, who is camping in the national capital, told PTI, on condition of anonymity, that reports of his party having agreed to contest only nine seats are “mischievous”.

“Our state election committee had met in Patna last week and authorised Rahul Gandhi to take the final decision in the matter. There has been no communication within the party about the number of seats. The media reports

are, at best, speculative,” he said.

A s k e d h ow m a n y seats the Congress would want to contest, he said, “Initially we wanted 15.

Later on it was agreed to scale down. But we do not think a number less than 11 would be acceptable to even Rahul Gandhi.”

“Gandhi is likely to kick off his campaign in Bihar with a rally in Purnea on March 23. There is a possibility that former BJP MP Uday Singh, who joined the Congress today, will be fielded from there on a Congress ticket. It is also almost final that actor-tur ned-politician Shatrughan Sinha will be fielded from his Patna Sahib seat on our ticket. His resignation from the BJP and induction into the Congress will take place in a few days,” he said.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over reports of shrinking workforce, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said his policies have “destroyed” one crore jobs last year and that “India’s PM is a joke”.

Gandhi’s criticism of Modi came after an English daily quoted a government labour document to claim that the “actual size of India’s male workforce, or men who are working, has shrunk for the first time since 1993-94”.

“I thought India was producing 450 jobs a day.

Turns out Modi’s policies destroyed 1 crore jobs in 2018. That’s 27,000 jobs lost every single day of 2018. India’s PM is a joke,” he tweeted.

However, the Congress chief did not elaborate how he reached at the 1 crore

Rahul Gandhi (File) figure.

At a rally in Manipur, Rahul Gandhi said the Prime Minister had made a promise of providing two

Mayawati (File) sign of acknowledgment of the BJP’s surge post the Pulwama strikes.

Ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls also, top Congress leaders had decided to stay out of the LS race.

crore jobs every year but one crore jobs were lost in 2018 alone. “This is the scale of his incompetence.

It is absurd and ridiculous that the PM promises giving two crore jobs,” he alleged.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the youth, the poor and the middle-class in the country have to understand that Modi is “harmful” for employment.

On the NSSO labour report quoted by the media, he said, “it is clear now that

Among them were then defence minister AK Antony, then finance minister P Chidambaram and veterans Digvijaya Singh and Kumari Selja. All took the Rajya Sabha route to parliament.

Asked whether they saw Mayawati pulling back as a sign of her withdrawal from a possible PM race, Congress spokesman Randeep Surjewala said, “The Congress is going to form a government at the Centre and all parties that appear to be at variance with us will come on board and we will weave everyone in one string to govern the nation.”

if someone has taken away jobs of the youth in the country, it is Prime Minister Modi, who claims himnself to be a chowkidar.”

“The youth of the country, the poor and the middle class, working class, the poor of the country have to understand and realise that Modi ji is harmful for employment”, he said.

Sur jewala also alleged that the country’s “chowkidar” is responsible for “stealing” jobs with 4.7 crore youth losing employment.

‘Chowkidar Chor Hai’ is insult to watchmen: PM

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Narendra Modi (File) New Delhi, Mar 20 (AGENCIES): Addressing around 25 lakh security guards via an audio bridge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said some people were running a disinformation campaign against ‘chowkidars’ for their vested interests, an apparent reference to Congress’ “chowkidar chor hai” slogan.

As part of BJP’s “Main Bhi Chowkidar” campaign, Modi, during the interaction, said that calling a ‘chowkidar’ chor repeatedly was an insult to all chowkidars. “I want to apologise as some people in last few months for their vested interests have run a disinformation campaign against ‘chowkidars’.

It is unfortunate that the language of these people has hurt you,” Modi said. On Sunday, several BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, added the prefix ‘Chowkidar’ to their Twitter handles.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF GEOLOGY AND MINING NAGALAND : DIMAPUR NO.DGM/ESTT/Interview/77/2018 Dated Dimapur, the th March., 2019

NOTIFICATION Consequent upon the conduct of Driving Test held on 15.12.2018 for the post of Driver 1 (one) post vide Adv. No. DGM/ESSTT/Interview/71/2018 dated 31.10.2018, the following candidates bearing Acknowledgement/Roll No. have qualified for Oral Interview as follows : Acknowledgement/Roll Nos. 0001, 0019, 0020.

Date of Oral Interview shall be intimated to the candidate later.

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C h e n na i , M a r 2 0 (IANS): A day after releasing the party’s Lok Sabha election manifesto, DMK President M.K. Stalin on Wednesday hit the campaign trail from Tiruvarur, his father and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s birthplace.

Addressing a rally, Stalin said the five year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ends on June 3 -- which is also the birth anniversary of Karunanidhi.

Stalin was seeking votes for DMK candidate Poondi Kalaivanan for the by-election in Tiruvarur constituency that fell vacant after the death of Karunanidhi and CPI’s Lok Sabha candidate from Nagapattinam constituency.

Patna, Mar 20 (PTI): The grand-alliance of opposition parties in Bihar is intact and its candidates for all the 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state will be announced after Holi, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said Wednesday.

“All is well in ‘mahagathbandhan’. It is intact and strong and we will put up a strong fight at the hustings”.

“All differences have been ironed out. We will announce our candidates after Holi,” Yadav told reporters at the Patna airport after arriving from Delhi, where he was over the past several days negotiating the seat-sharing pact.

RJD, he said, would be staying away from Holi celebrations this year as a mark of respect for the jawans killed in the Pulwama attack.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (AGENCIES): In a surprise move, BSP supremo Mayawati on Wednesday pulled out of the race for the Lok Sabha election, triggering speculation. This is the second time a veteran opposition leader is withdrawing from parliamentary election. Last week, NCP chief Sharad Pawar withdrew from the Lok Sabha poll after his party had officially said that he would fight from Madha in Maharashtra.

The withdrawal of the anti-BJP stalwarts from election is being viewed in political circles as a possible

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Post-mortem

Vol. XXIX NO. 103 Dimapur, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

Populist economics

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ne subject that will not lose importance but rather whose importance will continue to rise is – the economic condition of Nagaland. Economic environment is not static – it is either good or bad and either of which, decide on whether the state is progressing or regressing. Government policies have been prepared through the planning panel or vision documents and all with the purpose of bringing benefits for the people through various programmes.

However much of the policies come from a desire to attempt at documenting populist rhetoric than on preparing sagacious economics. Several politicians have their perspective of what the ‘economic vision’ should be, based on the social, economic and political factors.

Socio-political ideologies have been accommodated even encouraged in Nagaland but the essence of an inclusive growth took a beating since the mid-90s.

Government planners bringing out socio-economic calendars unfailingly, inject a dose of populism. Such economic concepts can only be understood and appreciated by those who are used to armchair knowledge and with less economic or social sense. Among the pressing problems for a small state like Nagaland, which boasts of a high literacy ratio and rapid “growth in education” are the rise in unemployment since many of the youth, who are supposedly educated, are unemployable. The unemployment problem is compounded by dwindling opportunities in all spheres. The short term objectives that include government sponsorship for ‘selected’ or chosen beneficiaries has only proved to be another among many such symptomatic treatments. Unfortunately, such ‘favoured’ schemes which are cornered by the chosen few, are done on the basis of patronage and not merit. With whatever has been achieved, today the young people are aware of their potential and need opportunities and space. This can only happen if there is transparency in selection.

Those enlightened and influential organisations, particularly the church, have to take a stand on how to tackle growing inequality being perpetrated through gross unfair and questionable means. The enlightened, the vocal hohos and organisations including the sermonising religious leaders, must share responsibility of creating a conducive atmosphere for planting the seeds of long term economic development in Nagaland without which no progress can be achieved.

Politics cannot overlap into economics nor can it be allowed to be the decider. Rather politics should respect economics and make every effort to ensure that policies are guided by good sound economics. Why such a proven concept has not been acceptable is because of the play of money and power politics which ultimately determine the direction taken by the government machinery. Economics at both micro and macro levels are contexts seen in societies that have latched on the current of economic momentum. The plea of promoting economic development should leave no space for promoting and establishing a privileged section. Today, all those marvellous schemes and visions have mainly benefitted a class of the Nouveau riche in Nagaland. There can be no balanced development if a few have all and all have none. The crisis provides a challenge for the constitutional institution that claim to be doing it “for the people” but end up doing only for “their people”. It may also be reminded that during the past few decades, the government has been reduced to the role of a fund dispensing agency whose authority exists on paper only.

DailyDevotion Friendship with God Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing…?

—Genesis 18:17 The Delights of His Friendship. Genesis 18 brings out the delight of true friendship with God, as compared with simply feeling His presence occasionally in prayer. This friendship means being so intimately in touch with God that you never even need to ask Him to show you His will. It is evidence of a level of intimacy which confirms that you are nearing the final stage of your discipline in the life of faith. When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; you are God’s will. And all of your commonsense decisions are actually His will for you, unless you sense a feeling of restraint brought on by a check in your spirit. You are free to make decisions in the light of a perfect and delightful friendship with God, knowing that if your decisions are wrong He will lovingly produce that sense of restraint. Once he does, you must stop immediately.

The Difficulties of His Friendship. Why did Abraham stop praying when he did? He stopped because he still was lacking the level of intimacy in his relationship with God, which would enable him boldly to continue on with the Lord in prayer until his desire was granted.

Whenever we stop short of our true desire in prayer and say, “Well, I don’t know, maybe this is not God’s will,” then we still have another level to go. It shows that we are not as intimately acquainted with God as Jesus was, and as Jesus would have us to be— “…that they may be one just as We are one…” (John 17:22). Think of the last thing you prayed about— were you devoted to your desire or to God? Was your determination to get some gift of the Spirit for yourself or to get to God? “For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him” (Matthew 6:8). The reason for asking is so you may get to know God better. “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). We should keep praying to get a perfect understanding of God Himself.

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It takes discipline not to let social media steal your time. ~ Alexis Ohanian

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

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Naga freedom struggle orchestra

n a classical music orchestra you will see the performance consists of distinct sounds from varied instruments. However, the unique combination produces harmonious melody.

This harmony depends on two vital elements. First, the score informs each musician which note to play. Second, the conductor directs them when they are to play. It would be a disaster if the orchestra is without a conductor, they would not know when to and what speed to play at. It would be even worse if they tear up the score.

I feel it apt to apply the analogy of orchestra to the Naga Freedom Struggle, which has been close to 100 years now.

Thousands of people have played their role with their best talent in the orchestra called “Naga Freedom Struggle.” There were ups and downs, many unforgettable events happened, lives and property were destroyed and broken into pieces. There are, still, many untold heart breaking stories.

Prior to the British rule, history testifies to the fact that the Nagas were never ruled by alien foreign power, and were not part of either India or Burma. As per C. V. Atchison, British Foreign Secretary Record, Calcutta, Government of India, Vol. XII, 1831, Page 91: “There are no written Treaty or engagement with any of the Naga tribe under British territory and we do not want to extend the redline” However, at last, some part of Naga tribe fell under British rule after Khonoma war in 1880. The Nagas were under British domain for only 7o years, the shortest British rule in entire Asia.

When the time approached for British to give up her empire, the Statuary Commission was set up in 1929, popularly known as “Simon Commission.” The intent of this panel was to understand the opinion and desire of the Naga people. The team came to Kohima, and Naga Club submitted a memorandum, clearly

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stating that the day British leaves Naga Hills, the country should be left alone so that the people can decide their own future.

Therefore, when the British flag was down in India on 15thof August 1947, the Nagas hoisted their own flag, and sent cable to the UN saying that “Naga Hills is an Independent Country,” and further requested to put on record the Naga declaration of Independent. However, India forcibly integrated Naga territory into India. Therefore, the Plebiscite was conducted and 99.9% of the Nagas gave thumb Impression in support of Independence led by A.Z.Phizo, NNC President on 6th May 1951. He said, “ Lastly Let me state, that is continue Stand for Independent, that continue the existence of Nagaland as a Sovereignty State is not a political challenge of India. We Naga stand our own Right as a Nation. Naga are not against India, are never wanted enemy we only hope that India shall not become our Hope.”

And as long as the invading forces would be there, that long the Naga are bound to fight by the Leader of Allee Command in East Pakistan 1964 February.”

The Government of India slowly came to realize the determination of the Naga People and decided to appease them and proposed a “Statehood.” The Naga People Convention (NPC) accepted the proposal, however, then NNC warned NPC that it would be hard to the kick on the prick. Nevertheless, the 16 points agreement was signed.

S.C. Jamir, who, among the last surviving leader of the signatories, acknowledges that “Nagaland has been purchased by the blood and tears and life of people and it is very dear to our heart and mind” (Nagaland Post 1/12/2013).

Naga struggle has been a long and painful journey. After 12 years of fighting, the first cease-fire came into being, in 1964. Unfortunately after 6 rounds of talk, and without any

commitment to solution, the talk came to a grinding halt. Mr. Isaac Swu, the then Foreign Secretary emphatically said in 1966, “It would be very unfortunate if that were to be Indian stand. We would be forced to adopt other method and seek unknown Destiny.” As such, the National Tatar Hoho decided not to continue the talk less one vote.

The Government of India used force to destroy Naga Peoples’ aspiration. In 1972, the eight years cease-fire was abrogated. The situation went from bad to worse. The NNC Federal Government and all activities were banned. Many top leaders were arrested and imprisoned.

The rest were scattered throughout the State, and those who are survived at home worked at high risk. To save the situation, Nagaland Peace Council members approached Government of India. The then Governor of Nagaland, L. P. Singh (retired civil British servant) entrusted his two advisors, Mr. R. Rammuny and Mr.Zopienga to talk to us. As the talk began R. Rammuny opened the chart and showed us, saying, “Do not waste your time, we have located all the camps, how many people are there and we are going to finish them up within two week of time.” And as we talked with the Governor, he listened to us carefully and further said “ I will give safe conduct for 15 days to them who wants to talk.” And we approached Federal Government and six of them came to peace camp Chedema with safe conduct. After series of consultation with liaison committee members, they decided to talk with Government of India at Shillong, because L.P Singh was Governor in charged of Nagaland and Meghalaya. As the talk began they found out that they were not able to sign under the representation of NNC and Federal Government, for the Government of India had previously banned the NNC and its government. So the signatories

signed representing the generic underground. This development alarmed the general public as well as the underground leaders. However, this agreement saved the situation by securing the release of all political prisoners and cessation of military operation. Soon after, the NNC and Federal called a meeting at Dihoma because they were not competent to talk unless handover to NNC. We all thought that such decision was wrong, but the purpose of God was to make Naga People realize their weakness. God had alternative purpose for Naga People.

The Naga people persisted with their fight for freedom, believing it to be the purpose of God. Those who were in a broad they said “ The Naga Love peace, but they cannot afford to let their land be occupied by sheer military Forces of the aggression.

Those Naga patriots who were in foreign lands were strengthened, for it empowered the movement to internationalize Naga struggle. The Naga issue spread to USA, China, Japan, Thailand, UNPO and Europe.

Mr.ThuilengMuivah stood up and said “ We are not lost people, we have no bigger and smaller Nagaland. Nagaland belongs to Naga People”. Another cease-fire was brought in 1977 by NSCN/ IM and talk begin. But General public realize that unless Naga United another disaster will come to Naga People. Therefore National Reconciliation was launched by Civil Society And FNR thereby all factions came together. We have learn from the past History in the Bible.

The more Egyptian suppress to Israelites, the more united they become. Mr. S. S. KhaplangChiarman of NSCN (K) said, “Are we prepare to seek a common future for the sake of our children or continue to hunt each other with vengeful heart?

The responsibility for tragic episode in Naga history must be equally shared by all leaders.

No one is blameless, God alone is the judge. Shall we learn from unrewarding internal conflict?”

(S.S. Khaplang Speech, 29th Raising day of NSCN GPRN, 2”d February 2009). In the same way, the more we suffer the more united we become. As we see the situation, Naga Unity and determination for freedom was consolidated. Because from all walks of life such as civil society, state government and churches came together for Naga unity.

Now, the problem is not with Nagas but the problem is with India. The more the Naga people are ignored or oppressed India will suffer.

In the case of Israel, the purpose of God was not accomplished overnight. They suffered for 400 years. Suffered in the mighty hands of the Egyptians.

However, God molded and shaped the Israelites through suffering and then gifted them a nation. They had to live 40 years in the wilderness, which means, the nation was in trial. In the same way, Naga People had suffered for almost a century. There were many misfortunes that had befallen the Naga People.

There are heart wrenching stories within for the last Zoo years.

The arrow had entered the heart of the Nagas but it also opened their eyes and learned valuable lessons.

Had Mahatma Ghandhi lived a few months longer, Nagas would have been free. Had Akbar Hyder Ali and Prime Minister Bordeloi lived a few months longer Nagas would have been free. Had 1964 Peace talk continued, Nagas would have been free. In spite of the many peace efforts our situation is still at an impasse. However, I believe, Naga tragedy happen because God has an alternative purpose.

I believe God in his own time the Naga will be Free. I continue to believe that the Naga freedom struggle orchestra will culminate in resounding and harmonious thump!

Rev. Dr. V. K. Nuh

Statement of CNC to Dimapur based seven civil societies

am glad and thankful to the Dimapur based seven Civil Societies for their quick response to our appeal on Sunday Business Closure. Such response gives us an ample opportunity to share our thoughts for better understanding. It further brings us closer to one another for dialogue. I really appreciate the leaders of the societies for their openness. Kindly accept my appreciation.

The Bible says, faith without work/action is death, meaning, it is not faith. We demonstrate or prove our faith by action.

No doubt about it. Therefore, when faith is put into action, naturally opponents, conflicts, obstacles etc. come in our way. We have to appropriately measure it, ascertain it, prove it, settleit and push our faith forward without hurting each other as much as possible. That is the real Christian.

On the subject matter of our discussion, there are a lot of Bible Scholars and Religious Leaders in our society who can also give their opinions. Let us also invite them. It is not a matter of who will win the debate. But it is all about discovering something better for our society in the light of our faith in Christ. At the end, let us choose the biblical one for social actions. I hope, this is an acceptable suggestion.

Every suggestion and social practice should help the people draw nearer to God, not distance from Him. We must not break our relationship with God on account of human necessity. God is God, after all. He holds the future not we.

Here, I have some more pertinent questions for which, I feel, we need to come together, understand together and give efforts

together, collectively, if necessary. What shall we do with these? Making : 1. Christmas Day into Good Governance Day 2. Good Friday into Digital Day 3. Sunday into Competitive Examination Day 4. Third Sunday of June, the Father’s Day into Yoga Day 5. Keeping Hindus’ Important Days untouched 6. All Hair Saloons’ closure on all Tuesdays round the year.

7. I want shoppingon Sunday whereas many Naga salesmen/women, shopkeepers, boys and girls want a holiday on Sundayand after the service they want to be with their families and friends free from their jobs in shops, stores, markets, workplaces etc.

8. The employees/ servants have imposed schedules. They need holidays. But the rich and the powerful make any day a holiday for themselves because they make their own schedulesat their own convenience.

All suchpertinent questions are serious issues. We need toponderon all such issuesphilosophically and theologicallyfor the benefit of all believers for faith-living in Christ.

Other faith have enteredinto our land with power and have rooted deeply in our soil. At such juncture, we seem to be paving ways for them to flourish theirpaganism in our land.

Because, before they forcefully destroy us, we have begundestroying our own faith andculture. It pains many of us. In such precarious time, the Church and the Civil Bodies must come together and rescue our society and faith.

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all the Naga shops in Naga Dimapur.The identities of ligious duties. In Nagaland, personal position before Towns remain closed on the prostitutes are yet to because of our openness, the Lord. That we don’t Sundays. In somecases, the be verified – Nagas or im- simplicity,hospitality and question. But we want to civil societies took the deci- migrants? I guess, most of too much liberality in fai- say that from the peripheral sion for closure of shops them are Naga women. thon account of human of faulty faith we must turn on Sundaysto promote 6 . B o o t l e g g i n g i s necessity, Nagas are being in to the true faith in Christ.

Christian Worship. In spite flourishing in the Chris- exploited by the shrewd If not, then, at the end of of inconveniences, many tian State, Nagaland.The migrant settlers. Without the day, Naga Christians commoners,who are living declaration of Dry State restraint, they are doing and Naga populationwill hand to mouthalso consid- has been made a mockery anythingas they like. If be reduced to minority. er it to be a noble decision. by whom - the Nagas or lakhs of illegal immigrants The nonChristiansand the The nonChristian residents nonNagas?It is yet to be take their residence in Di- immigrants will be thrivare also extending their ascertained. mapur, we are going to ing. Then comes, Nacooperation to the decision These are not small experience the reality of galand shall no longer be taken by the leaders. Such menaces. Nagas can be foreignness. Naganess will a Christian State, not even understanding and coop- swallowed up any moment be vanished in thin air. Naga State.It happened erationamong the citizens from now. Where is the They will come and live to theTripuris. Tripura is is highly commendable.I remedy and salvation if not with their culture and re- no longer a state of the am also aware that almost God’s Gracious Interven- ligion. They will practice Tripuris.Therefore, let us all the shops in Kohima tion? Without worship and their religious duties and be watchful and be prayeralso remain closedon Sun- prayer, can we do it away we have no say on others’ ful. Worldliness and doing days. Citizens of Kohima by our might and power? religious practices. We are anything for monetary are used to it.The principal No, not at all. in danger. Today, we have gain will at last destroy us city and the leading men/ In Arab Countries, all no say in our own faithalso completely.

(To be concluded) women become exemplary shops and establishments on the ground that faith is for othersto follow suit. are closed down five times individual business. Yes, Rev. Seksim Kasar, What a laudable job it is! a day for prayer. It’s their re- salvation is purely of our General Secretary, CNC “Bravo” to them. Because, this is one significant way to speak of the Naganessto the world of assimilation.

Some more questions I want to bring in for discussion.

1. 40 lakhs immigrants ex p e l l e d f r o m A s s a m State may probably settle in Nagaland State and Naga Areas of Arunachal Sir, Forests are the lungs of our Earth, home to people and wildlife. We depend on Pradesh. forest for our survival from the air we breathe to the wood we use. Besides providing 2. If the “CAB” is passed, more immigrants habitats for animals and livelihoods for humans, forest also offers watershed protecwill come and take their tion, prevent soil erosion and mitigate climate change. Yet, despite our dependence residence in all Naga Ar- on forest, we are still allowing them to disappear.

Forest provides us with shelter, livelihoods, water, food and fuel security. All eas. this activities directly or indirectly involves forest. Some are easy to figure out like 3. I am told,that about 7 lakhs immigrants are fruits, paper and wood from trees and so on. Others are less obvious, such as byresiding in Dimapur and product that go into everyday items like medicines, cosmetics and detergents. In Peren Districts alone, and addition, 300 million people lives in forest, including 60 million indigenous people. millions in the peripheral. Yet, we are losing them. Between 1990 and 2015, the world lost some 129 million ha 4. If you look around of forest, an area the size of South Africa. If no action is taken about 230 million the Dimapur Markets, es- ha of forest will disappear by 2050. When we take away the forest it is not just the pecially the New Market, trees that go, but the entire ecosystem begin to fall apart, with dire consequences you willhardly find Naga for all of us.

Even after knowing the importance of forest in our daily lives, our world vendors or shops. Naga continues to lose Forest every day. We must learn and work to save our forest in a women are frequentlymolested in that area. The way we can by teaching others about the benefits of forest. Restore damage ecoimmigrant culprits remain system by planting trees on land where forest have been cut down. Establish parks to protect forest and wildlife. Encourage people to live in a way that doesn’t hurt scot-free.

5. Sadly, Brothels and the environment.

Elithung Odyuo, Forestry Graduates Association of Nagaland (FGAN) Flesh Trade is thriving in 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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Political leaders trade barbs over Nirav’s arrest

New Delhi, Mar 20 (AGENCIES): Fugitive diamantairie Nirav Modi’s arrest has become another topic for opposition leaders with which to take potshots at the BJP government.

Minutes after news of Nirav Modi’s arrest broke, minister of state Hardeep Singh Puri took to Twitter to welcome the news of Nirav Modi’s arrest.

“You can run, but cannot hide from the country’s #Chowkidar. As wheels of justice grind, after Vijay Mallya, fugitive Nirav Modi has been arrested in London.

Clear sign that this is not the India which will allow economic offenders to loot the country & evade the long arm of law,” Puri tweeted.

Reacting to Puri’s tweet, Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the BJP and questioned whether the BJP could claim Nirav Modi’s

Nirav Modi (File)

arrest as an achievement of the government.

When asked about Modi’s arrest in London, she asked, “Ye achievement hai? Jaane kisne diya tha?

(Is this an achievement?

Who let him flee in the first place?).”

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah took to Twitter to react to news of Nirav Modi’s arrest. “It’s amusing to see the BJP falling over itself to credit the PM with the Nirav Modi arrest while completely ignoring the fact that it was The Telegraph of London & it’s correspondent who found Nirav Modi, not the PM & his agencies,” Abdullah tweeted.

Speaking on the side-

lines of a press conference, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “They (BJP) had only helped him flee the country, now they are bringing him back. They are bringing him back for the elections, they will send him back after elections.”

Nirav Modi was arrested in central London on Tuesday evening and produced before the Westminster magistrates court which refused his bail. Nirav Modi’s arrest came a day after a UK Court issued an arrest warrant against his name. The arrest warrant was issued a few days after British home secretary Sajid Javid certified India’s request to the UK asking for Modi’s extradition.

India has asked the UK to extradite Nirav Modi, who is accused of major fiancial irregularities running into thousands of crores linked to the the Punjab National Bank. Nirav Modi has contested his extradition to India.

2019 polls most crucial since Independence: Yechury New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): India is facing the “most crucial” elections after Independence where the criterion for deciding whom to vote for will not be the government’s mere performance, but the fact that our secular democracy is in peril and has to be saved, said CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury.

“This is not an ordinary election where the ruling party of the day is judged on the basis of its delivery of its promises made at the time of the last general elections alone.

The balance sheet of its betrayals is often the main issue of electoral discourse,” Yechury has written in the forthcoming issue of the party’s mouthpiece “People’s Democracy”.

“This election, however, is the most crucial one in

Sitaram Yechury (File)

the history of Independent India because what is at stake is the very future of the secular democratic republic, as enshrined in our Constitution,” he added.

Yechury said the Narendra Modi-led government has mounted an “unprecedented assault” on all constitutional authorities and institutions during these last five years. “The four fundamental pillars of our Constitution -- secular democracy, economic selfreliance, social justice and

federalism -- have all been systematically weakened during the last five years.

“Hence, the primary task before India’s electorate is to ensure the defeat of this government and give a mandate for the establishment of an alternative secular democratic government that must defend our constitutional republic,” Yechury said while arguing that this would require a stronger presence of the CPI-M and the Left in the 17th Parliament of India.

“A s a p r o m i n e n t Bharatiya Janata Party leader and MP, now seeking re-election, Sakshi Maharaj had infamously said recently that 2019 elections would be the last general election in India. This has not been contradicted by the BJP or Prime Minister Modi,” Yechury wrote.

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NSUP warns Nagas living in Shatrughan Sinha preps for exit from BJP Pune against immoral activities DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Naga Students’ Union Pune (NSUP) has warned the Nagas living in Pune not to involve in immoral activities, saying in the past years there has been several Spas that had been raided in and around Pune involving Naga brothers and sisters.

In a press release, NSUP president Lulu N Lohe informed the general public about the events connected to sex racket and prostitution run by Nagas and also cases involving Nagas working in establishments that runs for immoral trafficking.

NSUP pointed out that there has been around seven cases where Naga members were caught redhanded for carrying out illegal establishments.

Claiming that the Spa raids would continue, the NSUP has warned those responsible who were still involved in such illegal activities to stop immediately.

Asserting that it stands with the law, the union said it would not work otherwise

to save any members who were directly or indirectly involved in such illegal activities. NSUP also stated that it would not protect any of the accused.

Further, the union has appealed to the institutions sending students for job placement or job training to do thorough background check on the establishments in the city or contact the union to do the same.

NSUP stated that in the past year it came across the cases involving students from Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre (NTTC).

In this regard, NSUP appealed to NTTC or any other training institutions sending students to the city to conduct thorough verification of the companies or establishment before associating with them.

The union also appealed to all the parents who were sending their children to the city to get in touch with its executive members beforehand to ensure the safety and security of their children.

Opposition NPF takes a dig...

(From p-1) The hypocrisy was in full public display at DDSC Stadium on March 19, it added. The opposition party said the track record of Patton, who had ditched his leaders under successive governments of Rio, TR Zeliang and Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu, was for everyone to see. “Under Liezietsu in 2017, he continued with the same portfolio and deceitfully backed TR Zeliang even as he tried again for change of guard in December 2018 where he misfired. Prior to this, Patton had betrayed BJP by merging with NPF under Rio’s leadership while today he is displaying his loyalty to BJP. No one can predict where he will shift, if BJP loses the upcoming Lok Sabha Election,” it warned.

NPF claimed that Patton had also cursed Rio for all those turbulent days created within NPF and today was praising the same Rio as a “tall leader” because he

has been made the deputy chief minister with additional portfolios of home and national highways. NPF recalled that Patton was elected MLA on a BJP ticket and, when the party failed at the Centre, he immediately resigned and joined then ruling NPF and contested the by-election on a NPF ticket.

According to the party, this was the “true face of this so-called BJP leader”, who will move to any ruling party when his parent party fails to remain in power. He can talk about achievements in the home and national highway department under the PDA government, but if he mocks the previous government, everything he spoke against Rio then will be revealed in detail, it warned.

NPF asked Patton to remember what he had uttered because memory of the Naga people was not as short as he thinks it to be.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (AGENCIES): It is likely going to be a fight between the sitting BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at the Patna Sahib parliamentary seat in the Lok Sabha election on May 19 in the last phase of the national polls. Prasad is expected to get a BJP nomination for the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. However, it is not yet clear which party Sinha will represent in the Lok Sabha polls.

Sinha had last week said that he would reveal on March 22, a day after Holi festival, that which party he would contest from in the Lok Sabha election. Sinha has been critical of the BJP and the Narendra Modi government, and openly aligned with the opposition parties in the last couple of years.

In the latest instance, Sinha took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio address to the security guards from across the country on the eve of Holi, the festival of colours. “Sir! Please address the the problems long overdue instead of addressing the Chowki-

Shatrughan Sinha (File)

dars. Let’s all play Holi rather than “Rafale Chor and Chowkidar,” Sinha wrote on Twitter.

The Patna Sahib MP had participated in two of the mega rallies organised by the opposition camp in Kolkata (January 19) and New Delhi (February 13).

In both the rallies, Sinha had targeted the Modi government over Rafale deal.

The disgruntled BJP MP has often referred to his proximity to the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad, who is serving a jail term in connection with one of the fodder scam cases.

The RJD and the Congress are part of the opposition alliance in Bihar. The two parties are, however, yet to arrive at a seat sharing arrangement for the Lok Sabha polls.

“Mahagathbandhan (grand-alliance) is intact.

Seats and constituencies will be announced after Holi. There is nothing to worry. All is fine in the alliance,” news agency ANI quoted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, the younger son of Lalu Prasad, as saying on Wednesday.

Yadav’s comment goes in sync with Sinha’s statement where he talked about revealing his candidature for the Lok Sabha polls. Sinha has, meanwhile, stated it on a couple of occasions that he would contest from the Patna Sahib parliamentary constituency.

There is speculation that Sinha may seek reelection from his Patna Sahib constituency as the RJD candidate.

Sinha is a two-time sitting MP from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat. In 2014, he defeated Gopal Prasad Sinha of the Janata DalUnited, the alliance partner of the BJP in Bihar. In 2009, the actor-turned-politician had won this seat after defeating television personality Shekhar Suman, who contested on the Congress party’s ticket.

Voters happiest with Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat MPs, shows CVOTER survey NEW DELHI, MAR 20 (IANS): Voters in Kerala, Rajasthan and Gujarat are most satisfied with their outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs) while those in Uttarakhand, Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are least happy with the performance of their elected representatives.

The latest findings of the CVOTERIANS State of the Nation tracker poll spells a worrying sign for the BJP as only one state ruled by it figures in the top three of the satisfaction chart. All the states at the bottom of the ladder -- Uttarakhand, Goa and Uttar Pradesh -- are ruled by the

BJP while Tamil Nadu, where least number of people are satisfied with their MPs, has the AIADMK in power which has tied up with the BJP for the Lok Sabha polls.

The survey showed that 52.4 percent of over 20178 respondents in Kerala were “very much satisfied” with the performance of their MPs. In Rajasthan, 38.8 percent were happy and in Gujarat 36.3 percent said they were very satisfied. BJP-ruled Maharashtra and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)-ruled Telangana are the other two states in the top five.

2 NPP legislators merge with NDPP

(From p-1) NDPP welcomes: Welcoming the former NPP legislators-- Imnatiba and L. Khumo, into the party fold, NDPP was optimistic that the merger will strengthen the PDA government under the progressive leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y. Patton.

In a press note, NDPP media & com-

munication committee, maintained that the merger will enhance stability and ensure that the PDA government remain focused on the agenda of all round development in an inclusive manner. All rank and file of the NDPP led by chief minister Neiphiu Rio and party president Chingwang Konyak have welcomed the two MLAs along with their supporters and well wishers.

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It said that the Indian stand was in stark contrast with the stand taken by China.

“When the US approached China to cut oil imports from Iran last year, it was firmly rebuffed.

China is the biggest importer of Iranian oil and it continues to be so.”

Iran was the third largest supplier of oil to India till the last quarter of 2018.

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Election Commission said.

While the code would apply for the whole duration of model code of conduct, the portion about taking down posts would only apply for the ‘silence period’ -- that is the 48-hour period before voting days.

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said that formulation of the Code augurs a good beginning but was essentially a work in progress. He said the participants need to follow in letter and spirit the commitments made in the three-page model code document.

sanctions on Iranian oil trade last year. “Now, the US is back to the business of coercing India to stop buying oil from Venezuela on whom it has imposed illegal sanctions.

“The Modi government, after having bound itself into the strategic ties with the imperialist superpower, is unable to act in the national interests.

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The agreement was arrived at a meeting between the Election Commission and Internet companies as part of a “Voluntary Code of Ethics” for the staggered Lok Sabha elections starting on April 11, an official statement said.

The code, voluntarily agreed upon by the particiChildren from Kamla Mehta School for the blind play with ‘Gulal’ during Holi celebrations, pants, has been developed to in Mumbai, Wednesday. (PTI) ensure free, fair and ethical usage of social media platforms to maintain the integrity of the electoral process will. May the confluence of to all our families and our and it comes into operation with immediate effect, the colours bring positive energy shared society.”

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): The Modi government is bartering away “nothing less than the national sovereignty of the country” by bowing down to the US over oil imports from Iran and Venezuela, the CPI-M has said.

“Becoming a strategic ally of the United States is coming with a heavy price,” an editorial in the CPI-M journal “People’s Democracy” said.

The Communist Party of India-Marxist said that the US first ordered that India should stop buying oil from Iran, forcing New Delhi to drastically cut its imports from Tehran, after it imposed unilateral

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“It is in the lender’s Interest, the country’s interest, the aviation sector’s interest that Jet Airways continues to fly,” the SBI chief added.

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New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): Lenders led by the SBI are trying to revive debt-laden Jet Airways by change in management as they feel collapse of the airline will not be good for consumers and competition, a source said after the SBI chief met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Wednesday.

With Jet flying just about a third of its fleet, defaulting on interest payments and delaying salaries to pilot, State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar along with Aviation Secretary Pradip Singh Kharola and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Nripendra Misra met Jaitley Wednesday afternoon.

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M u m ba i , M a r 2 0 (PTI): The rupee Wednesday recovered by 13 paise to close at 68.83 against the US dollar amid sustained buying by foreign investors in domestic equity markets and lower crude prices.

However, the local currency remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision Wednesday.

Brokers said foreign fund inflows in the debt and equity markets helped the rupee recover. However, the dollar’s strength overseas capped the gain, they added.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the domestic currency opened lower at 69.11 a dollar and gained to touch the day’s high of 68.72. It finally settled at 68.83 per dollar, up 13 paise over its previous close.

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Mumbai, Mar 20 (IANS): The Punjab National Bank (PNB) stock surged over 4 per cent on Wednesday following the arrest in the UK of Nirav Modi, who is accused in the Rs 13,500- crore PNB fraud case reported last year.

After rising over 4 per cent in afternoon trade, the PNB stock closed on Wednesday at Rs 93.55 share, up Rs 3.05, or by 3.37 per cent, over its previous close on the BSE. Official sources said the fugitive diamantaire was arrested in London more than a year after he fled India. UK Police made the arrest seven days after the London Westminster Court issued an arrest warrant against Modi.

public sector lender following acquisition of majority stake by LIC. Following the stake transfer, the government holding came down to 46.46 per cent from nearly 86 per cent in September 2018, while LIC stake increased from about 8 per cent to 51 per cent earlier this year.

In January, the insurance behemoth completed the acquisition of 51 per cent controlling stake in IDBI Bank, marking the entry of the over 60 years’ old state-owned insurer into the banking space.

In August last year, the cabinet had approved the acquisition of controlling stake by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) as a promoter in the bank through a combination of preferential allotment and open offer of equity. LIC had been looking to enter the banking space by acquiring a majority stake in IDBI Bank, as the deal is expected to provide business synergies despite the lender’s stressed balance sheet.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): Silver prices went up

by Rs 40 to Rs 39,000 per kg in the national capital Wednesday on the back of increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Gold prices, on the other hand, held steady at Rs 32,970 per 10 gram in scattered deals at prevailing levels, even as it weakened overseas.

Traders said pick-up in demand from industrial units and coin makers at the local spot market mainly kept silver prices higher.

The bullion market will remain closed on Thursday on account of Holi.

Globally, gold fell 0.20 per cent to USD 1,304.27 an ounce, and silver by 0.29 per cent to USD 15.40 an ounce in New York.

In the national capital, silver ready rose by Rs 40 to Rs 39,000 per kg, while weekly-based delivery jump

by Rs 95 to Rs 38,126 per kg.

Silver coins, however, continued to be traded at the previous levels of Rs 79,000 for buying and Rs 80,000 for selling of 100 pieces.

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high-value deposit cases as it lacks enough resources to scrutinise all the demonetisation cases.

“We picked up those cases which involve high quantum of cash. There are 2.2 lakh cases which have some issues and need verification. These cases may translate into some decent addition to the revenue kitty of government,” the official cited above told Financial Express Online.

Scrutiny is a long process and will likely get completed in the month of December 2019.

Further, the tax collected from these cases would be accounted in the revenue of the next financial year 2019-20.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has turned down IDBI Bank’s proposal to change its name following the transfer of controlling 51 per cent stake to insurance behemoth LIC from the government of India.

The board of IDBI Bank had last month sought RBI’s approval for change in the name of the lender to either LIC IDBI Bank or LIC Bank following the takeover by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).

The board of directors has in its meeting held on March 19, 2019, taken note of RBI’s communication conveying their inability to accede to bank’s request for change of name of IDBI Bank Limited,” IDBI Bank said in a regulatory filing.

However, the bank did not elaborate on the reasons for denial by the regulator for changing the name.

Earlier this month, RBI changed the categorisation of IDBI Bank to a private sector lender from

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New Delhi, Mar 20 (Agencies): The government is hoping to mop up at least Rs 2,200 crore in income tax collections from 2.2 lakh cases related to demonetisation, which are currently being scrutinised by the department, a Ministry of Finance official told Financial Express Online.

According to Financial Express, those cases have been picked up for assessment which have high chances of tax evasion, the official said requesting anonymity. Some high value deposit cases may even fetch the government as much as up to Rs 20 crore each, he said. The government has picked up only

The assesses will be served demand notice and they will be given 30 days time to pay their dues.

Apart from the above demonetisation cases, there are other 1.3 lakh corporate cases too which are currently under scrutiny as a regular exercise of the income tax department, the official said.

Earlier this month, CBDT had launched final assessment of 87,000 cases related to substantial cash deposit during demonetisation period by those who had not filed their return of income for assessment year 2017-18.

The income tax department had also issued a standard operating procedure or SOP for the tax officials for the assessment of these cases. It had said that the “Best Judgement Assessment” should be completed by 31 March or latest by 30 June 2019.

However, the official told Financial Express Online that it wouldn’t be possible for the income tax department to complete the assessment by 30 June, and it would only complete by December, 2019.

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Cyclone Idai triggers ‘massive disaster’

L o n d o n, M a r 2 0 (Agencies): Cyclone Idai has triggered a “massive disaster” in southern Africa affecting hundreds of thousands if not millions of people, the UN has said.

The region has been hit by widespread flooding and devastation affecting Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi called it “a humanitarian disaster of great proportion”. He said more than 1,000 people may have been killed after the cyclone hit the country last week. Idai made landfall near the port city of Beira in Sofala province on Thursday with winds of up to 177 km/h (106 mph).

“This is shaping up to be one of the worst weatherrelated disasters ever to hit the southern hemisphere,” Clare Nullis, from the UN’s weather agency, told the BBC on Tuesday.

Christian Lindmeier from the World Health Organization, said: “We need all the logistical support that we can get.” Mozambique’s government said the con-

SL rejects calls for probe into rights violations Colombo, Mar 20 (PTI): Sri Lanka on Wednesday rejected calls for setting up an international judicial mechanism to probe alleged human rights violations during the final phase of the conflict with the LTTE, saying constitutional challenges prevent foreigners from participating in the process. Foreign Minister Thilak Marapana’s comments came during his address at the ongoing session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Marapana explained to the UNHRC the legal and Constitutional challenges which prevent foreigners participating in the judicial process. “It has been explained that if non-citizen judges are to be appointed in such a process, it will not be possible without an amendment to the Constitution by 2/3rd of members of Parliament voting in favour and also the approval of people at a referendum,” a statement released here said.

The 2015 resolution had called for an international investigation in a hybrid court on alleged human rights violations blamed on both the government troops and the LTTE during the final phase of the conflict which ended in 2009 with the killing of rebel Tamil Tiger chief Velupillai Prabhakaran.

A family dig for their son who got buried in the mud when Cyclone Idai struck in Chimanimani about 600 kilometres south east of Harare, Zimbabwe, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

firmed death toll so far was 200, and 100,000 people needed to be urgently rescued near Beira.

An aerial survey of the province showed that a 50km (30 mile) stretch of land was under water after the Buzi river burst its banks, charity Save The Children said. The governor of neighbouring Manica province, Manuel

Rodrigues, says there is an urgent need to rescue people still trapped, the BBC’s Jose Tembe reports from the capital, Maputo.

“It’s very sad and very complicated, given what we saw when we flew over the area. We saw people besieged and asking for help,” Mr Rodrigues told reporters.

“They were on top of their roofs made up of zinc sheets. Others under flood waters. We saw many people. “We can only imagine that they had been there for more than two or three days, without food and without clean drinking water.”

Nelson Moda was in Beira in Mozambique when the storm hit. He told his

Erdogan triggers spat with Australia, New Zealand

Tokayev sworn in as new President of Kazakhstan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan (File)

AN K ARA , M a r 2 0 (Agencies): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, campaigning for votes in local elections this month, has sparked a diplomatic spat with New Zealand and Australia by portraying the Christchurch mosque shooting and a World War I battle as targeting Islam. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison summoned Turkey’s ambassador on Wednesday and demanded that Erdogan take back comments suggesting that Australians and New Zealanders had sent troops to fight Turkey in the WWI Gallipoli campaign motivated by an opposition to Islam.

In more inflammatory comments, Erdogan has also said that Australians and New Zealanders traveling to Turkey with anti-Muslim sentiments would be sent back in coffins, “like their grandfathers” were in the Gallipoli campaign. Mor-

rison’s government issued a travel advisory warning people visiting the Gallipoli battlefields for remembrance ceremonies during the anniversary of the campaign next month to exercise caution. Morrison said “all options are on the table” if Erdogan does not withdraw his comments. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu later held a telephone a conversation with his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne, Turkish Foreign Ministry officials said.

They did not provide further details about the call.

Ignoring widespread criticism, Erdogan at his campaign rallies has been screening excerpts of a video taken by the gunman who killed 50 people in mosques in Christchurch, to denounce what he calls rising hatred and prejudice against Islam. He has also been showing parts of a manifesto said to have been left by the gunman in which he threatens Turks and Erdogan himself. On Wednesday, Erdogan — inaugurating a theme park in Ankara as part of his campaign for the March 31 elections — called for votes for his ruling party candidates as a response to “occupiers who attempt to threaten our nation from tens of thousands of kilometers away.”

Astana, Mar 20 (IANS): Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Wednesday was sworn in as the President of Kazakhstan, following resignation of Nursultan Nazarbayev, 78, after almost 30-year rule on Tuesday.

Tokayev who assumed the leadership of the Central Asian country as President of the Senate took the oath in a plenary session of both Houses of Parliament.

“I solemnly vow to serve the people of Kazakhstan, strictly comply with the Constitution, guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens and faithfully exercise the high responsibilities of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan entrusted to me,” the President said.

According to the Kazakh Constitution, Tokayev will serve as head of state until April 2020, when Nazarbayev’s term was due to end. In his inauguration speech, the 65-year-old Kazakh leader said Nazarbayev’s decision to resign was “a sign of his greatness as a politician of global and historical significance.” “ T h e Re p u b l i c o f Kazakhstan owes all its achievements and successes, and in particular its sacred independence, to Nursultan Abishevich (patronym) Nazarbayev,” he said.

ISIS responds to New Zealand terror attack

One of the first funerals held for victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre.

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L o n d o n, M a r 2 0 (Agencies): Despite its imminent defeat in the lands that once were called its caliphate, ISIS responded to the New Zealand mosque massacre, showing that the group still has the ability to rear its head.

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Tarrant live-streamed the attack as he gunned down the worshipers.

ISIS spokesman, Abu Hassan Al Muhajir, who had not been heard from for six months and was rumored to be dead, released a 44-minute audio message threatening retaliation, calling for vengeance and mocking U.S. efforts to defeat the group.

“The scenes of death in the two mosques are enough to wake the sleep and incite the supporters of the caliphate who live there, to take vengeance for their religion and for sons of their Ummah, who are killed everywhere in the world,” he said.

Al-Muhajir also said that the U.S., which has all but claimed victory over ISIS, is in a “state of confusion and contradiction

that make it impossible for any observer to know what is meant by the word ‘victory.’”

The audio was released on Al Furqan, an ISIS-linked media organization.

Al-Muhajir (not his real name) also made reference to the group’s leader, self-declared “Caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, referring to him in the present tense, stating that he is indeed alive and giving over advice from him to jihadis to avoid detection and arrest.

“A message of advice from the caliph of the believers regarding communication devices: Be careful, careful of communication devices — even if it slows down work from two days to seven days,” he warned.

U.S. coalition-backed forces in Syria said that “very soon” they would complete the takeover of all the territory in Syria previously held by the terror group.

In the last pockets held

by ISIS, the militants are said to be using their own children as human shields.

story to the BBC OS radio programme: It was my son’s birthday on 14 March and we were all at home. In the morning this strong storm started and it was moving the city, the trees, and the houses.

It was like a war. It was horrific. The children were crying and we were hiding in the bathroom. I could see people dying and the house where I live has been destroyed.

There are children who now have no father, no mother, and no home.

I saw the city where I grew up being destroyed with my naked eyes.

In Beira, there are no basic services and people don’t know what they’re going to eat or where they’re going to sleep. I haven’t been able to sleep since that night.

In Zimbabwe, the government says 98 people have been killed and more than 200 are missing.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that the government was conducting rescue missions and delivering food.

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J a k a rta , M a r 2 0 (IANS): The death toll in flash floods and landslides in Papua province of eastern Indonesia crossed 107 on Wednesday, while the search for 93 missing persons shifted to residential areas buried under mud, rubble and wooden logs, officials and rescuers said.

The natural disaster, which hit Jayapura district on the weekend, also left 84 people seriously injured and 75 others with minor injuries, spokesman of the joint command post for emergency relief efforts in the province Dodi Sambodo said, reported Xinhua news agency.

The disaster also forced 9,691 people to leave their homes and take shelter at 20 evacuation centres, most of which were government office buildings, the spokesman said. “Rain keeps pouring down. Having shelters in buildings is favourable in this situation rather than tents. We plan to trim the number of the centres to six in order to pave (the way for) distribution of aid.”

20 (IANS): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called for a global fight to root out racist rightwing ideology following last week’s deadly attack on two mosques here. Talking about the rise of right-wing nationalism she said: “This was an Australian citizen but that is not to say that we do not have an ideology in New Zealand that would be an affront to the majority of New Zealanders,” the BBC reported on Wednesday.

She said there was a responsibility “to weed it out where it exists and make sure that we never create an environment where it can flourish”. “But I would make that a global call,” she said, adding that “what New Zealand experienced here was violence brought against us by someone who grew up and learned their ideology somewhere else”.

“If we want to make sure globally that we are a safe and tolerant and inclusive world we cannot think about this in terms of boundaries.” Ardern also rejected the idea that a rise

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in immigration was fuelling racism and defended New Zealand’s record on accepting refugees.

“We are a welcoming country. I utterly reject the idea that in any way in trying to ensure that we have a system that looks after those who choose to call New Zealand home, that we have perpetuated an environment where this kind of ideology can exist,” she said.

Fifty people were killed and dozens injured when 28year-old Australian national Brenton Tarrant opened fire in two mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch on March 15.

SDF clear area around last IS Syria pocket BAG H O U Z , M a r 2 0 (Agencies): Fighters in Syria are scouring the last few hundred square yards of ISIS territory for landmines, hiding jihadists and secret tunnels after pushing the terror group into their last sliver of land.

The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), backed by the U.S., are clearing areas they captured yesterday as they reduced the ISIS ‘caliphate’ to a tiny patch of bombedout scrapyard in eastern Syria.

An official with the fighters said there was calm and no clashes today as Syrian forces were seen singing, dancing and giving V-forvictory signs to celebrate ‘victory’ in Baghouz.

In one video released

by Syrian forces a group of fighters are seen jigging in rhythm in the desert as they marked the ‘end of the ISIS caliphate’.

The extremists had retreated into a tiny parcel of land, with some reportedly having used their own children as human shields, after they were forced out of the camp where they had been holding out.

The last diehard ISIS fighters continued clashing with the SDF on Tuesday night but the terror group is on the brink of defeat after holding a third of Syria and Iraq in 2014.

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Smoke rises from the last besieged neighbourhood in the village of Baghouz, where ISIS have been reduced to their last sliver of land.

showed the burning remains of cars along the banks of the Euphrates river where ISIS fanatics have been desperately digging in over the last few months.

Hundreds of militants had surrendered on Monday, an SDF spokesman said, signalling the terror group’s collapse after months of stiff resistance.

The fighters also revealed they had captured a group of alleged terrorists suspected of being behind a suicide attack in northern Syria that left four Americans dead earlier this year.

The taking of the ISIS camp was a major advance

May writes to EU seeking Brexit delay London, Mar 20 (AFP): Britain has asked EU leaders to delay Brexit until June 30, Prime Minister Theresa May told parliament on Wednesday, on eve of an EU summit in Brussels.

May said she had written to EU President Donald Tusk “informing him that the UK seeks an extension to the Article 50 period to June 30”. “I don’t want a long extension,” she said, warning that a longer delay would mean Britain having to hold European Parliament elections at the end of May. “The idea that three years after voting to leave the EU, the people of this country should be asked to elect a new set of MEPs is, I believe, unacceptable,” she said. “As prime minister, I am not prepared to delay Brexit any further than June 30,” she said. In the letter to Tusk released by Downing Street, May said she intended to bring the Brexit deal she has negotiated with the EU back to parliament even though MPs have rejected it twice by overwhelming margins.

but not the final defeat of the group in Baghouz, but fighters from Syrian forces were celebrating nonetheless.

‘I’m happy it’s over.

Now I know my people are safe,’ said a fighter who identified himself as Walid Raqqawi who fought in the camp Monday night.

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Whitecross concert ‘Rescheduled’ T O he concert by American Christian metal band, Whitecross, which was slated to take place on April 12 at Agri Expo, Dimapur, has been rescheduled owing to the recently announced Lok Sabha elections on April 11.

In a press statement, the organizers of the event, ‘In The Kingdom Group’ expressed regret that the much awaited concert had to be rescheduled since the announcement of election date by Election Commission of India came as a complete surprise.

They informed that the concert will now be held on April 16, at Dimapur District Sports Complex (DDSC), Dimapur from 5 p.m. onwards.

The organizers stated, “We tried our best to go ahead with the previous schedule but sadly all the ideal locations for the concert were reassigned to accommodate security forces for the elections which has left us with no choice but to reschedule the date and venue for the concert.”

mega event a group of Naga artistes will be performing including, Mengu Suokhrie, Tokaholi, The Institute for Music Education, Jano Nyekha and Brainstorm Island.

The organizers have also announced that Livingstone Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, was selected from among the entries to open for Whitecross basing on their cover of the band’s song ‘In The Kingdom’ for which an online audition was held.

Band members of Whitecross will also be the

resource persons for a music workshop on April 16, 10 a.m. onwards at Father’s House Church, 7th mile stone, Chümoukedima.

Tickets for the concert can be found at various locations including Candy Shop, Symphony Cafe, Big Bite, Aria Music Academy and Ozone Cafe in Kohima, Crescendo, The Institute for Music Education, Hetika Cafe and Shofar in Dimapur and Humri Bakery in Wokha. Some of the perks for the VIP ticket includes: A Note from Whitecross, 2 VIP All Access badge, 1 car pass, limited edition Whitecross merchandise, meet and greet/photograph with the band, dinner with the band a day before the concert.

Organizers have also informed that individuals pre-booking their VIP ticket will receive a personalised note from the band with their name written on the note.

For more details about the concert one may call 7005-14-7849, 9089-40-9715 or 8730-95-7422.

(Staff Reporter)

Concert for no plastic, yes to clean election begins

Indian artists for 58th Venice Biennale announced

The group hoped that the rescheduling of the event would not discourage the fans, well wishers and supporters of the event since it was necessitated in order to ensure convenience and well being of both the concert goers and the artistes.

The Nagaland chapter of Whitecross ‘In The Kingdom Tour’ is remarkable in nature considering the fact that the band has not performed a full concert in India so far. Organizers further informed that in order to give platform to Naga artistes during the

Artists from CBCK performing at the concert Wednesday Kohima. (NP)

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ntensifying to restrict the use of plastic within Kohima city and to propagate clean election practises, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) in collaboration with Music Task Force (MTF) organized a musical concert at High School ward, Kohima Wednesday evening.

Speaking to Nagaland Post, KMC administrator Kovi Meyase said a series of consultative meeting was held with the 19 wards and stakeholders in Kohima including KCCI, AMK and Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship to sensitize on plastic waste management.

He said other KMC also intends to reach out

to other denomination at later part.

Meyase said after state government announced plastic-free state in November 2018, KMC initiated massive sensitization programme in line with government policies.

He said though it could barely see any improvement, he said slight changes could be seen and public are getting sensitized on the negative impact of using plastics.

The administrator said enough of meeting was held thereby he said through the musical concert, it aims to draw the attention of the public to the issue.

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the other 18 wards and will culminate on April 6.

Choirs and local artistes from Chakhesang Baptist Church performed Wednesday concert.

During the events, five church choirs, local musicians and soloist from various groups will be engaged in the concert.

Green Team Kohima, the backbone of Plastic Pollution control movement in Kohima addressed the audience on its initiative.

Also the Master Trainer Election process Bodevi Shüya explained in brief about the documents required for voting and also demonstrated the VVPAT voting system.

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orks of seven modern and contemporar y artists, including Nandalal Bose and Atul Dodiya, will figure at the Indian pavilion in its second-ever participation in the prestigious Venice Biennale which begins in May. The Indian ar tist lineup at the 58th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) also includes Ashim Purkayastha, G.R. Iranna, Jitish Kallat, Rummana Hussain and Shakuntala Kulkarni, pavilion curator, the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), said in a statement.

The pavilion titled ‘Our Time for a Future Caring’ is themed around Mahatma Gandhi. It will form part of India’s ongoing programme celebrating his 150th birth anniversary.

The pavilion will “critically engage with the many facets of Mahatma Gandhi, considering his philosophical ideas and their place in today’s complex world, in which violence and intolerance are still prevalent”, the KNMA statement said.

The exhibition will begin with the “Haripura Panels” by Bose (18821966), an Indian ‘National Treasure artist’ whose works will be shown in Europe for the first time.

(IANS)

Oscar Isaac speaks up on Batman casting rumours

scar Isaac has denied rumours that he will be the next actor to play Batman, but has hinted that he was interested in the role.

Following actor Ben Affleck’s official departure from the role in January, the part of the caped crusader has been left wide open for a new star to take up in Matt Reeves’ upcoming “The Batman” movie, reports aceshowbiz.com.

The 40-year-old star’s name has been linked to the role for some time, after he reportedly met with Warner Bros. officials in 2018 to discuss a potential part, but in a chat with British newspaper Metro, he denied all knowledge of the rumours.

“No. I have only read it online like everyone else.

I have not had any conversations about Batman, unfortunately, but I am sure it is going to be great...

Matt Reeves is such a great director. Yeah, he can get my number,” he said.

(IANS)

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Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt win Zee Cine Awards

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ctor Ranveer Singh, w h o wo o e d t h e audience with his power-packed performances in movies “Padmaavat” and “Simmba” last year, has bagged the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at Zee Cine Awards 2019.

Ranveer was handed over the award here on Tuesday, for his role of Alauddin Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat”.

After receiving it, the 33-year-old said that he was feeling “on top of the world”.

“Best Actor in a Leading Role! Zee Cine Awards,” Ranveer wrote on Instagram along with a photograph of himself with the golden trophy.

Actress Alia Bhatt received the Best Actor (Female) Viewers Choice Award for “Raazi”. She dedicated her win to the film’s crew and cast.

She tweeted: “It takes the best director, writers, crew, hair and make-up to make a Best Actor because you are nothing without your tribe. This is for Team ‘Raazi’, for Meghna Gulzar

(director) and for all those who have given up their lives for us and our country.

“Thank you for all the love! Zee Cine Awards 2019.”

Actor Kartik Aaryan bagged the Best Actor in a comic role (Male) for his movie “Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety”.

Expressing his happiness over the achievement, Kartik posted a few photographs from the gala on social media.

In one of the photographs, he can be seen standing along with his parents on stage while accepting the award.

For Kartik, sharing a stage with his parents was a “priceless moment”.

“Mummy-Papa on stage with me while I receive the Award for Best Actor in comic role in front of them for ‘Sonu...’,” he added.

Actress Katrina Kaif received an award for Best Supporting Actress. She was given the award by producer Boney Kapoor. Katrina even shared a glimpse from the award ceremony on her Instagram account. She shared a photograph in which Boney is seen giving her the award.

(IANS)

Many political biopics to hit screen ahead of polls

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rom Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s biopic to a film on Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s life and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s mysterious death, filmmakers are trying to look through the political prism for their celluloid projects.

A host of films and web series, inspired by the lives of political personalities, are likely to be released ahead of the 2019 general elections. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases, from April 11 to May 19.

Here are some of them, listed for you by IANS. * “PM Narendra Modi”: Helmed

by National Award-winning filmmaker Omung Kumar, “PM Narendra Modi” will showcase the journey of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as the Gujarat Chief Minister, his landmark victory in the 2014 general elections, to finally becoming the Prime Minister. The film is set to be released on April 5.

The movie will see actor Vivek Anand Oberoi portraying Modi. It also features Boman Irani, Darshan Kumaar, Waheeda Rahman, Manoj Joshi and Barkha Bisht-Sengupta. * “Modi: The Journey Of A Common Man”: “102 Not Out” director Umesh Shukla is making a web series on Modi, which will showcase his life as an inspiring and influential leader. The 10-part series will be released in April. According to a source, it will premiere on April

7, five days before the first phase of voting.

The series will begin with a 12year-old Modi, and present his life journey from teenage to youth to becoming the Prime Minister. * “Tashkent Files”: To be released on April 12, “Tashkent Files” revolves around former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s mysterious death.

The investigative thriller, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, features veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Mithun Chakaraborty, and will have two sides to the narrative.

Shastri died in Tashkent, then in Soviet Union’s Uzbekistan, soon after signing a peace pact with Pakistan to end the 1965 India-Pakistan war.

(IANS)

T-Series on verge of becoming No. 1 YouTube Channel

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ndian film production house and music label T-Series needs slightly more than 800 subscribers to beat Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie’s channel and become the No 1 YouTube Channel.

Currently, T-series has over 90,337,357 subscribers while PewDiePie has subscribers with a count of 90,338, 188.

The battle between the two channels was going on for long. Even T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar started #BharatWins campaign on social media, urging people to help in making T-Series the world’s most subscribed YouTube channel.

“There is an Indian YouTube channel on the brink of becoming World’s No.1. It has taken us a lot of effort to come this far. To

Khan, Var un Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and John Abraham joined the online battle between PewDiePie and YouTube, to plead with netizens to subscribe to T-Series’ channel on YouTube.

The T-Series YouTube channel began on March 13, 2006. It has 29 subchannels and features songs and film trailers.

(IANS)

take my father Mr. Gulshan Kumar’s dream forward, I started this channel.

“Today, it belongs to you, to the entire nation.

It’s a historic moment for all of us. So let’s come together and subscribe to T-Series YouTube channel and make India proud,” Bhushan tweeted earlier this month.

Many Bollywood celebrities such as Salman

Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper songs added to National Recording Registry

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ongs performed by Jay-Z, Cyndi Lauper and a Robert F. Kennedy speech are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry.

The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that “La Bamba,” ‘’Gunsmoke” and “Hair” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year.

The national library chose a few more memorable titles including Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” and Sam & Dave’s “Soul Man.” The registry is adding Kennedy’s recorded speech after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 assassination — two months before Kennedy was killed. Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly,” Lauper’s “She’s So Unusual” and Jay-Z’s “Blueprint” album are being added.

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T20: SA beat Sri Lanka in super over GHS Jalukie ‘B’ conducts

C a p e Tow n, M a r 20 (Agencies): David Miller shone with gloves and bat as South Africa beat Sri Lanka on a Super Over in a dramatic first

Twenty20 international at Newlands on Tuesday. In the unaccustomed role of wicketkeeper, Miller held a catch and made a stumping as Sri Lanka were restricted

to 134 for seven after being sent in. Miller then hit 41 off 23 balls but South Africa’s lower order collapsed as the home side lost eight wickets and could only

before the rest of the batting crumbled.

Van der Dussen was caught at fine leg off Malinga and two balls later man-of-the-match Miller was run out. “It was unnecessary,” Miller admitted.

Malinga was superb in the closing overs, finishing with two for 11, while Isuru Udana bowled a tight final over, conceding only four runs. “T20 is a different game,” said Malinga, adding that the tactic of using mainly spin bowlers worked, even though his team were not able to get across the line.

“But still, I am really happy with what we are doing,” he said.

Tahir scrambled a single to tie the match off the last ball, with wicketkeeper Dickwella missing the stumps with a throw which would have won the match for Sri Lanka.

All-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo took three for 25 as Sri Lanka were unable to recover fully after losing two wickets in the first two overs.

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GHS Jalukie ‘B’ staff presenting Zeliang traditional shawl to major, Yashvir Singh.

Dimapur, Mar 20 (NPN): Government High School (GHS) Jalukie ‘B’ under Peren district conducted annual sports meet 2019 from March 18 to 20.

The inaugural programme was graced by 36 Assam Rifles Ahthibung, major Yashvir Singh as the

IPL: 5 players who could be playing their last season

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): Since 2008, the yearly edition of the Indian Premier League witness some of their favourite stars in action in the cash-rich league. A number of stars have (IPL) has served as a launchpad for several budding talents and it is expected that this year will dominated the game in the past. However, with age being a factor, they could be featuring in also be no different. The 2019 season meanwhile, could also be the last time when fans will the tournament for the final time.

Yuvraj Singh

The veteran cricketer remained unsold in the first round of this year’s auction before Mumbai Indians showed faith in Yuvraj, bagging him at his base price of Rs 1 crore. During the 2015 IPL players’ auction, the left-hander was pocketed

by Delhi Daredevils for a whopping Rs 16 crore.

However, Yuvraj’s dismal performances in domestic cricket forced the franchises to show very little interest in him.

Yuvraj, 37, is one of the senior players in the league and is known for making great comebacks.

However, if he fails to live up to the expectations this time, it might be his last IPL.

Chris Gayle

The self-proclaimed Universe Boss is the most feared batsman in IPL history. Gayle has 3994 runs in 111 innings (second-highest for an overseas batsman in IPL) in the league.

Gayle was at his peak between 2011-13, averaging around 60 in the three years. While playing for the RCB, Gayle has single-handedly won matches for them.

However, his form saw a alight dip in the later years and has been inconsistent in the past few seasons.

Gayle was also picked up very late in the previous auction by Kings XI Punjab.

With the Jamaican turning 40 next year, it might be Gayle’s last association with the cash-rich league.

Shane Watson

At 37, Watson has defied age with some great performances both with the bat and ball. In 2018, Watson played a significant role for Chennai Super Kings, helping the MS Dhoni-led side clinch the trophy.

Watson amassed 555 runs from 15 games last year, averaging 39.64 with a fantastic strike rate of 154.59.

The all-rounder also scalped six wickets, at an economy of under nine. Watson however, will be 38 next year and is likely to feature for the last time in the tournament.

AB de Villiers

Imran Tahir At 37, Imran Tahir went on to become the World No.1 bowler in the shortest format of the game. Positivity and a never-say-die attitude have been Tahir’s success mantra all through these years, which is on display every time he takes to the field.

However, leg-spinner Imran Tahir is very close to his 40s, which could be a factor when his name appears for next year’s auctions.

The South African has done well in the past for CSK and other teams however, it is very unlikely that Tahir’s IPL career would continue after this year.

The oldest but the most valuable cog in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is de Villiers. The South African star has retired from international cricket but will feature in the lucrative league. Also known as the 360 degree batsman, de Villiers possesses hard hitting skills, is a more than decent wicketkeeper and an agile fielder who can put an acrobat to

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shame. On a good day, he can single handedly win matches for his team.

However, RCB just like the other teams showed interest in youngsters at the auction in Jaipur and if the franchise continues to follow the trend next year, de Villiers might find it hard to find a place in RCB in 2020. But all will depend on how good he is with the bat in hand in this season.

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clubbed with defending champions Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

Pereira went on to stress the importance of the friendly that India played against Qatar, which he believes was a technically accomplished side.

“This is why the friendly against Qatar was so helpful. They are a technically accomplished side, and we showed that we can perform well against such teams,” he said.

“In our group, Uzbekistan is the team that has the acumen for such style of football, and judging by our last game, I think we can stand our ground against them.”

India had controlled large periods of possession against Qatar, whose senior team had clinched the AFC Asian Cup title, earlier this year. Although the Blue Colts created a lot of opportunities, they failed to put away their chances, which is something that Pereira has been working on.

However, the 57-yearold believes that finishing is not the sole responsibility of his attackers. Instead, Pereira believes in an all-round approach, which would be more likely to improve India’s style of football.

“Scoring is not the only responsibility of my strikers. The whole team should work together to create op-

portunities. Whoever gets the chance, in the end, needs to keep calm and finish it, but the main emphasis is on teamwork,” signed off Pereira, as he hopped on to the bus with the team.

Squad Goalkeepers: Dheeraj Singh, Prabhsukhan Gill, Md. Nawaz; Defenders: Narender, Nishu Kumar, Sarthak Golui, Gaurav Bora, Mehtab Singh, Anwar Ali, Asish Rai; Midfielders: Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Vinit Rai, Sahal Abdul, Amarjit Singh, Rohit Kumar, Anirudh Thapa, Komal Thatal, Rahul KP; Forwards: Liston Colaco, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Rahim Ali, Rohit Danu.

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the venue and India could host tournaments in future,” a highly-placed source told PTI. Both the competitions will now be held in Bangkok, Thailand. The tensions between the two neighbours heightened after the Pulwama terror attack.

India retaliated with an air strike, targetting a training camp of the outfit on February 26. Pakistan’s air space remains closed till date in the aftermath. The source said logistics became a big issue for almost all the participating countries.

“So there was a discussion among the International Tennis Federation Federation (ITF), hosts All India Tennis Association (AITA), Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and a few other stake-holders and it was decided that for the time being, it was prudent to shift the venue,” said the source, privy to the developments.

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2. Sri. L. Akaho Yeptho on being promoted to post of Asst. Superintendent under NBSE. 3. Dr. Niholi H. Shohe on being conferred a License for Ministry under SBAK Nito Mount.

The Welfare extends best wishes for further success in their future responsibilities & Ministry.

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FELICITATION The Bhandari Town Mhankai Okho, Eloe Hoho and Students' Union takes immense pride to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Renchumi Kikon Kuotsu, D/o Lt. Lochamo Kikon of Bhandari Town for being conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology on the thesis "Patrifocal Conventions, Institutions and Legal Pluralism : Rethinking Resistance of Women in Nagaland Electoral Politics" from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland.

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication which has accomplished a great thing and also for bringing laurels to our town.

We further wish you more success and pray that our Almighty God continue to bless and grant wisdom in your future endeavour.

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NEW DELHI, Mar 20 (PTI): The closure of Pakistan’s air space in the aftermath of the Balakot air strikes has resulted in India losing the hosting rights of the junior Davis Cup and Fed Cup, a source in the national federation told PTI on Tuesday.

A total of 16 Under-16 Davis Cup teams, including Pakistan, were to travel to India for the annual competition, often dubbed as the World Cup of tennis.

The junior Davis Cup was to be held at the DLTA complex from April 8-13 while the Fed cup matches were scheduled from April 15-20. “Pakistan’s air space was locked down at that time and airports (in India) were also on high alert.

No one knew for how long the uncertain situation will prevail.

“So, a consensus emerged that it’s best to shift

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Through this column North East Women Entrepreneur Association (NEWEA) Nagaland Chapter, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and special thanks to the departments, sponsors, associations, societies, stall participants and media partners for selflessly supporting us in different aspects during the International Women’s Day; EXHIBITION-CUM-TRADE FAIR & SEMINAR held on 7th & 8th March 2019 at DIMAPUR CLUB, Midland, Dimapur, Nagaland.

1) Smti. Lithrongla G. Chishi, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Nagaland.

2) Nagaland Industrial Development Corporation Limited (NIDC), Implementing Agency of National SC-ST Hub Scheme, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Govt. of India.

3) Shri. Tali Longchar, Director In-charge, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt. of India, Dimapur, Nagaland.

4) Women Resources Department, Govt. of Nagaland, Kohima.

5) Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Govt of Nagaland, Kohima.

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8) Toka Multipurpose Co-operation Society, Dimapur, Nagaland.

9) Smti. Kughali Chishi, President, New Market Business Owners Association (NMBOA) Dimapur, Nagaland.

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New Delhi, Mar 20 (IANS): India U-23 football team head coach Derrick Pereira on Wednesday named ten 19-year-olds and even one 16-year-old in India’s 23-member squad for the AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from March 22.

“We should be excited about the possibility of making history, Pereira said in a statement.

“We need to find the right combination and fight with the correct spirit.”

Incidentally, India have never made it to the final round of the AFC U-23 Championship, until now.

In Tashkent, they have been

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The India U-23 squad will have its task cut out at the AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers in Tashkent. (AIFF Media)

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provided sports materials for smooth conduct of the sports meet.

Meanwhile, headmaster GHS Jalukie ‘B’, Kughavi Yeptho and staff expressed gratitude to Jalukie battalion and ARC Ahthibung for their assistance.

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chief guest.

The chief guest in his speech motivated the young minds to adopt sports as regular activities.

He also urged the students to pursue with all seriousness in their school curriculum.

The chief guest also

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South Africa celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Avishka Fernando during the first T20 cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

match Sri Lanka’s total.

David Miller followed up with 13 runs as South Africa scored 14 off the Super Over, bowled by Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga. Sri Lanka could only manage five runs off Imran Tahir’s over in reply.

“We didn’t handle it well with the bat in the last five or six overs but getting another opportunity in the Super Over I thought we handled it beautifully,” said South African captain Faf du Plessis.

Miller was handed the wicketkeeping gloves in preparation for his likely role as Quinton de Kock’s back-up in the World Cup. He caught Niroshan Dickwella off Dale Steyn’s bowling off the second ball of the match and made a stumping when Kamindu Mendis ran past an Imran Tahir googly. Mendis topscored for Sri Lanka with 41. South Africa looked set for a comfortable win when Miller and Rassie van der Dussen (34) put on 66 for the fourth wicket but both were out within three balls

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SAFF Cup: Indian eves hammer B’desh 4-0 Bronze medalist Khetoho feted

SAFF Women’s Championship: India scored four past Bangladesh to storm into Final. (AIFF) Biratnagar (Nepal), Mar 20 (IANS): The Indian women’s team secured their berth in the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship for the fifth time in a row with a clinical 4-0 win over Bangladesh here on Wednesday. Dalima Chhibber opened the scoring for India, which was followed by a brace from Indumathi Kathiresan and an injury time strike by Manisha, as the defending champions took their tally to 15 unopposed goals in

three matches.

The match began with both teams going hard from the first whistle as Bangladesh looked to make the most of their physical prowess and pressed the Indian defenders with rigorous pace. The Indian centre-back duo of Ashalata and Sweety Devi, however, stood tall and denied the opposition forwards any sniff at goal.

After a tense start, the Indian eves found the foothold they wanted with their first corner of the match.

With 18 minutes gone, San-

ju curled in an excellent delivery from the left that fell to Dalima inside the box and the right-back made no mistake as she placed the ball into the back of the net.

The tempo of the match went up a notch after the opener, with both sides fashioning good chances to score. Bangladesh centreback Mosammat Khatun skied an effort from close range while Sanju was denied by the custodian in a one-on-one situation in quick succession.

India registered their second goal in the 23rd minute through midfielder Indumathi, who showed excellent composure to slot the ball past the keeper after being played through on goal with a delightful reverse through-ball from Sanju.

Bangladesh then looked to hit back, trying their luck from a distance - only to be denied by a confident Aditi Chauhan in goal. India, who scored 11 goals in their first two matches in the tournament, showed how

clinical they can be with a classic counter-attack goal in the 37th minute to take their lead to three goals.

Dalima played the ball out from the right after an attack from Bangladesh and in no time, Sanju and Sandhiya combined excellently to put through Indumathi once again, who found the net once again with a well-placed finish.

As the sides switched ends for the second half, it was India that started out stronger and controlled most of the possession.

Coach Maymol Rocky brought on Anju Tamang and Manisha in place of Ratanbala Devi and Dangmei Grace respectively, and both substitutes produced impactful performances as soon as they came on.

With 15 minutes to go, Anju ran in goal and looked to chip the keeper with a volleyed effort but it sailed just over the bar.

Manisha too was a handful for the Bangladesh defence after coming on and almost gave India their fourth goal with a shot from inside the box that was saved excellently by the rival custodian. However, she was not to be denied in the dying moments of the match as she pounced on a loose ball in the box, rounded the keeper and scored her first goal of the tournament. The match ended 4-0 in favour of the Indian side, who will now take on hosts Nepal in the final on Friday.

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DIMAPUR, MAR 20 (NPN): Various organisation including Diphupar Village Council, Diphupar Women’s Organization, Diphupar Naga Student Union, tribal organisations affiliated to Diphupar Naga Youth Organization (DNYO) felicitated Naga martial artist, Khetoho Zhimomi, who secured bronze medal in the 4th International Thai martial games and festivalb held at Bangkok.

Khetoho, who represented India in the festival won the medal in the K1 (below 72.5 kgs) category.

In honour of his achievement, a civic felicitation programme was organized by DNYO at Diphupar Council hall on Wednesday.

Speaking at the programme, Khetoho said that it was through the prayer and support of the Nagas he could win the medal.

Khetoho also acknowledged the PDA government under the leadership of chief minister, Neiphiu Rio and minister of PHED, Jacob Zhimomi, for their continuous support and assistance.

Khetoho would also be representing the country at the World Kick Boxing Championship on October to be held at Russia and therefore sought prayer support for good health.

He also encouraged the gathering to continue to pray for him adding

AIFF conducts selection trials at IG Stadium, Kohima

Participants along with the members of NFA and AIFF at IG Stadium Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

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Ko h ima , M ar 2 0 (NPN): In an effort to identify and pick talented young players, All India Football Federation (AIFF) in collaboration with Nagaland Football Association (NFA) is con-

ducting two-day trials for Indian national team at IG Stadium, Kohima.

The trials conducted under the supervision of AIFF head of scouting Vikram Nanivadekar and Subhas Chakraborty, former international football player commenced

Wednesday.

The selection trials were for Under-16 to U-17 for boys and U-14 to U-17 for girls.

Vikram Nanivadekar, head of Scouting Indian National teams AIFF speaking to this correspondent said AIFF are scout-

ing talents for national team camps under different age groups. He said the trials will be connected to the upcoming campaign of the national team in various AFC age-group championships and FIFA competition.

Nanivadekar said that

those shortlisted players will be invited for extended trials for national team camps as per the national team requirement.

He said scouting campaign started before the U-17 world cup and added that AIFF will cover each state of the country at least once every two years.

“This is one way we are scouting players, Nagaland isn’t taking much part in the tournaments outside Nagaland and some other states as well but you know that talent can be there anywhere. So we (AIFF) created these scouting trails “he said.

The national team camps are in residential format and have exposure tour to overseas for the young national teams. AIFF head scout hoped that this kind

of football trials will encouraged the young budding players to take football seriously in the state.

On being asked if scouting trails will be held in Nagaland for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, he said “We are already looking for that”.

Nagaland Football Association (NFA) president Atuo Mezhur Sekhose said the response from the state was good and except Longleng and Zunheboto districts, other district have sent their representative for the trials. He later informed that 16 boys have shortlisted and will play against a club on Thursday.

A total of 56 players (36 boys and 20 girls) from across the state registered for the trials.

Khetoho Zhimomi with his parents.

that through prayer and hard work, anything can be achieved.

Some of Khetoho’s notable achievements are: 14 times national gold medallist, national best fighter, Northeast best fighter, state best fighter, and best black belt, 5th dan. He is also the elder brother of Kivi Zhimomi, the first Naga player to be signed by an ISL franchise.

He was awarded with a certificate of recognition

by DNYO. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by general secretary, DNYO, Matung Raikhan and welcome address was delivered by president, DNYO, Kikheto Sumi and associ-

ate pastor, ABCD, Seyiesetuo Shijoh said the invocation.

Short speeches were also delivered by Chairman, DVC, president, Nagaland Association of Kick Boxing Organization (NAKO), Sumi Youth Organization, Diphupar Naga Women Organization and Diphupar Naga Students Union. A special song was also presented by Muno Shiu.

Earlier, members of Sumi Games and Sports Association (SGSA), Nagaland Association of Kick Boxing Organisations (NAKO), DNYO and others tribal organisations received Khetoho at Dimapur airport.

Harden sets new NBA record

James Harden was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player last season.

L o nd o n, M ar 2 0 (Agencies): Houston Rockets guard James Harden has become the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 points against all 29 opponents in a single season.

The reigning NBA MVP scored 31 points in a 121-105 win over the Atlanta Hawks - the 48th time in 67 games this season that he has managed at least 30

points. Harden, 29, also finished with 10 assists and eight rebounds.

Earlier this season Harden scored 30 or more points in 32 straight games - a run ended by the Hawks in December.

That run left him second on the all-time list, albeit some way short of the record of 65 consecutive games set by Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s.

Robots to aid spectators at Tokyo 2020 Saina withdraws from India Open L o nd o n, M ar 2 0 (Agencies/IANS): Sporting events rely on having an army of volunteers to help them run smoothly but Tokyo 2020 will be a little different - robots will be helping out.

The Tokyo 2020 Robot Project will assist wheelchair users at the Olympic Stadium with robots carrying food and drink and providing event information.

Power assisted suits will also be used at venues and athlete villages.

The suits are designed to ease human workload and will be used to move heavy objects and for waste disposal.

“This project will not simply be about exhibiting robots but showcasing their practical real-life deployment helping people,” Hirohisa Hirukawa, leader of the project said.

“So there will be not only sports at the Tokyo 2020 Games, but some cool robots at work to look forward to as well.”

Yes, but in a more limited capacity. At Rio 2016, specialist robotic cameras captured still images above athletes in the badminton competition, while a robot

A wheelchair user demonstrates how the specially designed robots will work.

was on display at the Paralympic opening ceremony.

Robots are also used to retrieve apparatus such as javelins and shot puts during field events, while robotic sensors are used in NHL ice hockey games.

In 2012 there was also ‘RoboWorld Cup’ competition in Bristol to coincide with the London Olympics, taking part in events such as football, basketball and weightlifting.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic relay torch design unveiled

T h e To k y o 2 0 2 0 Olympic Games organisers, here on Wednesday, unveiled the design of its relay torch, inspired by Japan’s cherry blossoms.

The organising committee presented the design of the torch at an event, exactly a year before it begins its relay through

Japan, coinciding with the blooming of the country’s famous cherry blossoms, reports Efe news.

The 710-mm-long torch weighs 1.2 kilograms (2.65 pounds) and is partly made from recycled aluminium, originally used in temporary houses built for those affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

The upper end of the torch, which will hold the flame, comprises a

central column with five petal-shaped attachments inspired by the cherry blossom and reminiscent of the five Olympic rings.

It also fits with the motto -- ‘Hope Lights Our Way’ -- of the relay. The torch’s design and relay through Japan have been conceived with the idea of highlighting the message of hope for the regions that were worst affected by the 2011 catastrophe.

New Delhi, Mar 20 (PTI): Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal Wednesday pulled out of the Indian Open BWF World Tour Super 500 which begins here Tuesday, after failing to recover from an acute gastroenteritis problem.

Saina, who turned 29 last Monday, had played through pain during the All England Championships after suffering from an acute gastroenteritis and mild pancreatitis ahead of the tournament.

She was forced to withdraw from Swiss Open last week and was admitted to hospital for treatment.

On Wednesday, Saina informed Badminton Association of India (BAI) about her decision to withdraw from the USD 350,000 tournament on medical grounds.

“She has not been well since the All England Championship. She sent the letter to withdraw citing stomach pain,” a BAI official told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Last week, Saina, who had reached the quarterfinals of the All England Championship, had broken the news that she was ad-

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vised to get admitted to get treated for her illness.

“So some sad news was really going through acute stomach pain from last Monday... managed to play few matches in All England with lot of pain ... decided to skip Swiss open and come back to India and find out the issue,” she had written in her social media account. “... and I found out it’s

acute gastroenteritis with mild pancreatitis and the doctors have recommended me to get admitted and hopefully I recover soon out of it.”

Saina had won the India Open women’s singles title in 2015. Olympic silver medallist and former champion P V Sindhu will now be India’s only title contender in women’s singles.

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