November 13, 2017

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVII No. 339

DIMAPUR, monday, november 13, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Musharraf’s ‘grand alliance’ falls apart on second day

Ireland hold Denmark in first-leg

Govt to put more capital in PSBs to strengthen them, says Jaitley

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

business, Page 8

Black-out in 2/3rd of Dimapur

equipments to update and upgrade the system but to no avail. The state government has downgraded the DoP by treating it like a minor department whereas power remains the very nucleus and blood of progress. The purchase of a new 20MVA transformer could take weeks and if the only one remaining also fails then it will be a long cold and dark winter for Dimapur.

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D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Adding more to the already crisis-laden power situation, citizens of Dimapur face the bleak prospect of several weeks of total black out after the 20 MVA power transformer at 132 Kv sub-station at Nagarjan caught fire and was completely burnt down Sunday afternoon. The transformer at Nagarjan sub-station blew up into flames at around 1.30 p.m. There was no report of any casualty or injury. The affected areas include at least 2/3rd of Dimapur- main town area fed from Metha Sub-Station such as: Full Nagarjan, Half Nagarjan, Thilixu, Naharbari, Chekiye, Rangapahar Army Cantonment, Signal Basti, Thahekhu and Peren district. This information was contained in a press note issued by Engineer-in-Chief (Power), Er. G. Chishi. He also informed that the supply of power to most part of Dimapur has been affected due to total shutdown imposed by the department for restoration works. While not ruling out that the adjacent

New education policy by Dec end: Javadekar GANDHINAGAR, NOV 12 (IANS): Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday said the first draft of the new National Education Policy will come out by December end. The policy is being prepared by a ninemember panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Kasturirangan. The Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister said the panel held its fifth meeting two days earlier. “They have said that we can have the first draft of the policy by December end.... It will be implemented as soon as possible after it has been debated (in Parliament),” Javadekar said during a press conference here. It is certain that the new policy will serve the country for the next 20 years and will be more modern, researchoriented and will produce better citizens, he added. Before the panel was formed, suggestions were solicited from legislators, students, parents and other stakeholders for almost two and a half years, the minister said. Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphonse and Fields Medal winning mathematician Manjul Bhargava are members of the panel formed in June this year.

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20 MVA transformer at 132 Kv sub-station Nagarjan completely destroyed by fire.

transformer may also have been affected, Er. Chishi however said damage was contained due to the timely intervention of fire service from army and Nagaland fire brigade. He also said that a technical team was despatched to the sub-station to thoroughly ascertaining the cause of the fire. He assured that the report would be made available as soon

as possible. While assuring all efforts are being made to restore normal power supply at the earliest, Er. Chishi appealed to all customers/ public to cooperate with the department during the period. It may be pointed out that the Department of Power (DoP) has been living on borrowed time with regard to the system which was always on the verge of

near-total collapse. The bursting of transformers in several places and Sunday’s major fire at Nagarjan confirmed the worst fears of the Power engineers themselves. It may be recalled that the Association of Power Engineers of Nagaland (APEN) has been coming out with various pleas on the government to lift the restrictions for purchase of urgently needed

(a) Short circuit: A transformer could burn in flames due to any shortcircuit which would produce an electric arc of very high heat energy. This high energy initiates a phenomenon called “oil cracking” which primarily produces acetylene and hydrogen which are dangerous combustible gases. These combustible gases can exist in at least two ways— either as oil in vapour phase or as mist having explosive properties. The high energy of the short circuit easily sets fire to the combustible gases, which then rapidly expands and explodes producing rapidly oscillating pressure waves. (Cont’d on p-7)

Manipur and Assam Cong demand transparency on Framework Correspondent

IMPHAL, NOV 12: Congress parties in Manipur and Assam have hit out at the BJP-led NDA government for keeping the ‘Framework Agreement’ signed with the NSCN (I-M) secret despite fervent appeals from states in the region in order to allay suspicions on territorial integrity. The Congress in both states held protest meetings where former chief ministers of Manipur and Assam-- O. Ibobi Singh and Tarun Gogoin hit out at the Narendra Modi government and demanded that the Framework Agreement be made public. In Manipur, the opposition Congress staged a sitin demonstration on Sunday against the the Centre for failing to come out with a white paper on the Framework Agreement. Former Manipur CM, O Ibobi hit out at the Narendra Modi

government for keeping secret details of the Framework Agreement. “Even after signing the agreement more than two years back, this highly secretive nature of the contents has sown seeds of suspicion in the minds of the people of not only Manipur but also in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh,” Ibobi said while addressing the protest held at Khuyathong Andolan Keithel here. “Secretly signing the Framework Agreement without consulting the stakeholders or the parliamentarians has led to the assumption that something against the wishes of the people of the State was likely to happen,” he said. Ibobi said “keeping intact the territorial integrity of the State, but granting a separate administration for the Nagas inside the territory of Manipur was nothing but framing a roadway to

divide the State.” Such kind of solution would never be acceptable to the people of the State, he warned. Making it known that the Congress was always in

favour of resolving the problems associated with NSCN (I-M) and other Naga bodies once and for all, Ibobi, however, said solution should be acceptable to all.

Will not allow anyone to take our land: Gogoi

Agencies: Congress in Assam also staged a protest at Merapani on Saturday, along the Assam-Nagaland border, demanding disclosure of the contents of the framework agreement. “We will not allow even an inch of our state to be taken away for Nagalim. Our protest will continue,” former chief minister Tarun Gogoi said, addressing hundreds of protesters at the Merapani public playground, TOI report stated. State Congress president, Ripun Bora said: “The contents of the agreement have not been disclosed for some mysterious reasons. We opposed that and will never allow anyone to take our land away for Nagalim.” “Manipur chief minister (N Biren Singh) raised his voice in Delhi against Nagalim, but our chief minister failed to utter a single word against it,” he added. Former minister Rockybul Hussain said it was because of Congress’s efforts that the GST rates were cut on several times. “BJP has done nothing to protect our soil. In Manipur, the party has formed the government with four MLAs from theNPF. But Nagalim is the NPF’s primary demand,” he added. Congress has planned similar programmes in Jorhat and Sivasagar districts on Monday and Wednesday.

ACAUT to hold sit-in protest on Nov 15 to push for Lokayukta D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Fed up with the State government’s alleged lukewarm response thus far to its demand for setting up Nagaland Lokayukta to curb corruption, ACAUT Nagaland, the public body spearheading crusade against corruption, has announced stir on Wednesday. In a statement, ACAUT informed that it would hold a sit-in protest at the New Secretariat Complex, Kohima along with Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland (PSAN) and various other students’ bodies. While appealing for public support in its crusade in the interest of the future generation, ACAUT Nagaland also warned the State government of intensifying its movement if the latter failed to act on its demand. “We wish to tell the Naga people that this is a just fight and it is in the interest of the future generation. And the ACAUT invites Naga people everywhere who believe in a better Nagaland to join us in the protest. We are not against any individual, enti-

ty or any political party and therefore, all Naga people are requested to respect our objectives and support us,” the statement stated. ACAUT Nagaland said that it had been appealing to the State government in conjunction with other organisations to implement the Nagaland Lokayukta. The first appeal was made on October 31, 2014 at the ACAUT public rally held in Kohima and later a petition was submitted to Chief Minister in November 2014. Narrating the sequence, the statement said the High Powered Committee (HPC) too had recommended setting up of the Lokayukta. Then on October 31, 2015, more than 70 college students, professionals and ACAUT members walked from Dimapur to Kohima to highlight the importance of Lokayukta and a signed petition demanding its implementation appended by hundreds of supporters along the route – Jharnapani, Medziphema, Pherima, Piphema, Peducha, Zubza – was submitted to the Chief Minister. Most recently, more than 65,000

CM extends Ahuna festival greetings

EC to hold meeting with CEOs of Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang extended warm greetings to the Sumi community on the occasion of Ahuna festival, a post-harvest festival of the Sumis to invoke God’s blessings and to render gratitude to the creator. In his message, Zeliang said that the Ahuna was celebrated after a time of hard work and patience is rewarded by an abundant harvest. On the auspicious occasion, the chief minister also called upon the people to renew our vigour and determination to safeguard and preserve the rich cultural heritage. T.R. Zeliang also wished the Sumi community a happy and meaningful Ahuna celebration filled with humility, love and forgiveness.

SHILLONG, NOV 12 (PTI): Election Commission of India will hold a pre-poll preparedness review meeting with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura at New Delhi on Monday, officials said here Sunday. “At the meeting on Monday, the EC will review the preparedness of these poll-bound states on the use of the VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) machines and also discuss the launch of BLO-net in these states,” Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) F R Kharkongor told PTI. Among the other issues that will be discussed, will be the launching of BLOnet, a pilot project of the EC aimed at enabling booth level officers to map minute information about polling stations, nearest hospitals,

Doyang bridge: Lotha organisations file FIR against EE , contractor D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Lotha organisations of Wokha led by Lotha Hoho (LH) have filed an FIR against the Executive Engineer, (R&B) Dimapur Division and contractor M/s L. Pukhato Shohe & Sons for failing to complete construction of Doyang bridge at Liphanayan under Ralan subdivision of Wokha district under Nagaland Foot Hills Road (NFHR) and for the alleged fraudulent withdrawal of crores of rupees. This was stated in a statement jointly issued by Lotha Hoho chairman, Mhao Humtsoe and general secretary, Er. Mhondamo Ovung. According to the Lotha Hoho, the contractor was issued a work order by the Chief Engineer, PWD (R& B), Nagaland (No. CE(R&B)/TENDER/ FH-BRIDGE/2013-14, dated Kohima the 15.3.2014) and revised work order on 21.11.2014 for construction

The abandoned Doyang bridge as on September 11, 2017. (Lotha Hoho) of the RCC bridge over Doyang river at Liphanyan. The work order amount was Rs 24,52,20,000 and the target date of commissioning of the bridge was October 15, 2016. However, upon conducting physical inspection of the bridge on September 11, 2017, LH said that the Lotha organisations found that the work done had progressed merely 25% to 30% approxi-

mately. Only two pillars with a slab from the abutment were constructed thus far. But, instead of ensuring that the work was complete as the target date for its completion had already lapsed, the Executive Engineer had allegedly made payments to the contractor to the tune of Rs 18,49,73,074, which was 75% of work order amount, LH added. The Lotha organisations alleged that this amounted to

fraudulent payment to the tune of 50% without work. The organisations had obtained detailed information on the matter from the office of the Executive Engineer through an RTI reply, in which the engineer had falsely stated that 75% of the work had been completed, which was actually the amount of bill fraudulently paid by him. The FIR was filed at Wokha Police Station on Oc-

tober 23 and the SP, Wokha, had forwarded the case to the Director General of Police for necessary action. The matter was also brought up by the Lotha Hoho during the Colloquium on Road Connectivity, convened by the State government on October 10 at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima. During the event, the Chief Engineer, R&B, had stated that the work was abandoned. Lotha Hoho demanded to know why the work was abandoned after making huge payment without commensurate work done . Meanwhile, Lotha Hoho has appealed to ACAUT and NPRAAF for necessary support to the Lotha organisations. “Nagaland cannot go on in such malpractice indefinitely and Nagas need to take the required deterrent action,” the Lotha Hoho said in a joint statement.

people demanded setting up of the anti-corruption body at the ACAUT rally held on August 25, it added. According to ACAUT Nagaland, for a failed state like Nagaland that has no roads and bridges, and reeling under scams like mismanagement of MNREGA funds, double withdrawals in the Finance Department, rice and fuel scams, mid-day meal scams, non-payment of students’ scholarship, etc, “all at the cost of the common man”, Lokayukta is the only body that can check corruption. In its meeting with the Standing Committee of Nagaland Legislative Assembly on September 26 this year, ACAUT Nagaland had rejected the government’s draft proposal on Lokayukta. The Standing Committee had suggested that ACAUT submit its own draft proposal and next meeting was agreed upon. However, ACAUT has now condemned the “cowardice” of the Standing Committee in refusing to meet its team that had already submitted its draft proposal on October 2. (Cont’d on p-7)

roads and other landmarks, Kharkongor said. Earlier, the EC had also reviewed the security pre-poll preparedness of these states. Following the meeting tomorrow, the EC officials will visit these pollbound states, Kharkongor said. On November 10, CEO Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha informed that as per the directive of the ECI, VVPAT would be made mandatory in all future elections in the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. VVPAT is a system attached with the EVM that allows the voter to verify their votes through a paper slip display. It may be recalled that Nagaland was the first state in the country where the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail was used in the by-election of the 51 Noksen A/C in 2013.

Six villages threaten to continue stalling railway work indefinitely DIMAPUR, NOV 12 (NPN): Land owners of six villages who had stalled work on the rail project in Nagaland expressed concern on Sunday over the complete silence of the authority concerned vis-àvis their demands, 12 days since they halted works. They also threatened to continue stalling the work for an indefinite period. In a statement, Hd GBs-- Dohoi (Pimla) Deji Girisa, (Dhansiripar), Victo (Zutovi); GBs Vekuto (Shokhuvi), Shingyu, (Khemnok) and chairman Razaphe Basa, K.K. Rio said they had not succeeded in getting appointments with the chief minister and chief secretary till date despite several attempts. They deemed it as an attempt to suppress their demand for review of the discrepancies in the payment of land compensation. According to the village heads, the railway authority had through a written statement claimed to have paid Rs. 25 per sq feet to the land owners, while the State government had released only Rs. 3.75, “which is intriguing”. They claimed that despite having a rate fixed by the Cabinet and despite giving away their prime paddy fields, the six villages were paid a very low rate. Asserting that the ongoing stoppage of work on the rail project would continue indefinitely, they, however, clarified that they were not against the rail connectivity. K Y M C

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NABARD observes ‘national entrepreneurship day’

Kovi Meyase, DC Phek. DIMAPUR: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in commemoration of “national entrepreneurship day” under the theme, “catalysing a cultural shift in youth entrepreneurship” organised separate programmes on November 9 at Deputy Commissioner (DC) Phek conference hall and executive conference hall, Hotel Metsuben, Mokokchung. Speaking at the programme in Phek, chief guest, DC Phek, Kovi Meyase, stated that Nagaland being agrarian, agricultural activities could be seen as one of many possible activities apart from

S. A. Mangang along with others. other potential activities. Meyase said networking of all agencies by pooling in different resources and skills would have a positive effect in assisting greater number of local entrepreneurial initiatives. The DC also stated that financial institutions played a crucial role in the overall development of the economy and called upon all stakeholders to stimulate a culture of entrepreneurship and improve linkages that were supportive through various resources so as to equip young entrepreneurs. Earlier, DDM NABARD, Imsunaro, emphasised on building better

networks through stakeholders for a congenial entrepreneurial eco-system at every level. A talk on governmentsponsored subsidy schemes available under Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Schemes (DEDS) and Agri Clinic and Agri Business Centres (ACABC) for which NABARD channelised subsidy was also presented. LDM, SBI, Bir jeet Singh, also deliberated on Mudra and stand up India schemes through which entrepreneurs would be able to avail credit for setting up activities. The programme was attended by representatives from banks,

departments, NGOs and entrepreneurs. MOKOKCHUNG: NA BA R D o r g a n i s e d national entrepreneurship wherein NABARD Mokokchung district development manager (DDM), S. A. Mangang, highlighted the importance of an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship in developing an economy. He informed the entrepreneurs that to bring ease in doing business the government has introduced various schemes and initiatives to promote first generation entrepreneurs. Mangang further advised the SHGs/JLG and farmer’s club members to

graduate themselves into “agripreneurs” since the agri-allied sector had lot of commercial scope. Branch head, IDBI, Mokokchung branch, Zulusenla advised the young entrepreneurs to study the market first before venturing into any business activity. She further highlighted various schemes such as Stand Up India, Mudra loans and other products available with the banks for entrepreneurs. B r a n c h m a n a g e r, Nagaland Rural Bank, Changkimenla advised the entrepreneurs to equip themselves with proper capacity for running a business venture before proposing credit support from banks. Manager, SBI, RBO, Mokokchung, Tsukjemchila Jamir informed the entrepreneurs that banks have various schemes to support any startup enterprises and that the entrepreneurs should bring viable bankable projects. The programme was attended by entrepreneurs, farmers club members, SHG leaders and NGOs of the district.

Pair of ‘Sumi-ne’ handed over to AH & VS Zbto Dimapur police crime reports

T. Roy, DC Zunheboto (8th from left) and other dignitaries. DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner of Zunheboto in a small programme held on November 8 handed over a pair of goats to the chief veterinary officer (CVO), Zunheboto, Dr. Toshi Aier. A press release by CVO Zunheboto stated that DC Tridebish Roy presented & handed over a pair of male & female goat to the CVO in the presence of the SDO (C) Namang Sepong Chang & other departmental officials. During a brief speech, DC stated that it was not for publicity that he had gifted the pair of goats but to preserve and propagate

the highly valued animal for younger generation. CVO expressed happiness and gratitude on behalf of the department to the DC for gifting the animal. He said this gesture of presenting the animal was not only showing respect and encouragement to the department in particular but also the importance of the animal to the people in general. Further the CVO said that this act of generous contribution would go down the history in the development of “Sumi-Ne” preservation in the days to come. He also briefed the importance of the animal,

commonly called as long hair goat. According to him, scientists and researchers from various institutes and university took keen interest and studied its phenotypic characteristics and genetic makeup. He added that concerned state department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services had put all its effort and took active initiatives with government of India for registration of this particular animal as a breed. Finally, the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) has confirmed and recognised this long hair goat as a breed and named officially as “Sumi-Ne”.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur police has reported a series of crimes during the month of October and November 2017. According to ADCP/ PRO Dimapur, the Dimapur police manning new field check gate recovered one LP truck (AS03 AC 4174) loaded with 306 empty LPG cylinders which were stolen from Nahoni under Dibrugarh district Assam on October 30. The occupants of the vehicle namely, Moni Dehingia (23) and Anuj Sakhia were apprehended and handed over to Moran police station Dibrugarh, Assam. PRO also stated that on Dimapur police arrested one Deewan Singh (29), son of Madan of Chirana village, police station Utapurnati, Jhunjhunun district, Rajasthan on October 31. The arrested was in possession of 12 kgs of contraband ganja from Dimapur railway station platform number one. In this connection, a case has been registered at GRPS for further investigation. Dimapur Police Special Operation Team (SOT) on November 2 at around 8:30 p.m. intercepted one

Kohima Science College Jotsoma gets facelift

Dr. I Anungla Aier, addl. director, Higher Education, Dr. Lily Sema, principal, KSCJ with alumni 1996 after unveiling of basketball court renovated monolith. DIMAPUR: Kohima Science College Jotsoma (KSCJ) new two storied building of Leone (Girl) Hostel phase-II renovated basketball court was inaugurated by additional director, Higher Education, Dr. I. Anungla Aier on November 11. A press release by KSCJ stated that the hostel has capacity for 37 students and was constructed under funding of University Grants Commission (UGC) Scheme 2015K

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2017 with a budget of 70 lakhs. Earlier, Aier also inaugurated the renovated basketball court, which was funded by the KSCJ Alumni 1996 passed out batch at the cost of 4.5 Lacs some 20 meters away from the newly constructed hostel. Speaking at the formal ceremony, Aier said, 2 new assets were added to the college through the efforts of the teaching faculty, staff, students, Alumni and well wishers.

Appreciating the building committee members, she said, the dedicated efforts of the committee members comprising of Dr. Limatemjem, asst. professor of Zoology and Selie Puro, asst. professor of Geography whose judicious utilization of fund was an excellent venture and urged everyone to follow suit. Aier while appreciating the yeomen service of Alumni 1996 passed out batch expected that their investment would be

harvested by their children in the near future. A brief report given by the women hostel construction committee Dr. Limatemjem wherein the construction was started on June 16, 2015 and completed recently with an approximate duration of two years and five months. A separate report was also given by the Alumni 1996 passed out batch on basketball court renovation, Moatemsu, Jio Centre Manager, Kohima reported that the funding process was made through free will donations from Alumni friends circle and well wishers. The renovation was started in May 2016 and was completed recently with a duration of one year six months Earlier, Selie Puro led the formal inauguration ceremony, president, EU, KSCJ, Sehuto Kezo invoked God’s blessing, short speech was delivered by Dr. Lily Sema, principal, KSCJ and dedicatory prayer was performed by Er. Khoto Zetsuvi, chairman, Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF).

vehicle (Gypsy) at 5th mile Dimapur and recovered approximately 100 kgs of suspected contraband ganja from the vehicle. In this connection, the driver of the vehicle namely Vedzulhou Ngatsu (34), son of Kevengu Ngatsu of Thetsumi, Phek district, presently residing at Toulazouma village Dimapur had been arrested and case registered at Diphupar police station for further investigation. PRO also stated that on November 4 at around 8:25 p.m., Dimapur Police Anti-Vehicle Theft Squad (AVTS) along with mobile party recovered one stolen vehicle (Tata Sumo Gold) (AS 01DG 0053) belonging to commissioner of Transport, Assam from Super Market area Dimapur and arrested the three occupants namely, Vinoka Swu (33) son of late Kahoi of Tsutoho village, present resident of Balijan, Karbianglong Assam; Benjamin Awomi (34) son of Vinito of Aghiyili village and Rohoto Zhimo (31) son of Tokhezhe of Ghokhuvi village, present resident of Mishikito village. Accordingly a case has been registered at West police station for further investigation.

Malaria elimination prog launched in Tsg DIMAPUR: Malaria elimination programme was launched on November 8 under the theme “end malaria for good” in a programme held at the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO) Tuensang. While launching the programme, deputy commissioner & chairman (DHS) Tuensang, Jamithung Lotha said that health hygiene played a vital role and that everyone should do blood test. He also encouraged the health workers to work harder to fully eliminate malaria cases from Tuensang district by 2024, as per the targets set by the government. District epidemiology was presented by Tosoviho, DVBO (NVBDCP) and consultant (NVBDCP) with a power-point presentation regarding the mission achieved and the targets set to eliminate the malaria cases throughout the state by 2024. The programme was chaired by Dr. T. Pangjung Sangtam, chief medical officer Tuensang. Vote of thanks was delivered by Nokching Somba malaria inspector. Altogether, 60 health workers from different vertical programmes attended the function.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur monDAY, November 13, 2017

news in Brief ZTPJ organizing committee informs: Organising committee of Zunheboto Town Platinum Jubilee (ZTPJ) has informed that the raffle draw has been postponed to January 26, 2018 due to unavoidable circumstances. AVCA consultative meet: Angami Villages Chairman Association (AVCA) has convened consultative meet of all Kohima District Angami Villages chairmen on November 15, 10 a.m. at APO hall, Kohima. Respective chairman of all the Angami villages under Kohima district have been requested to attend the meeting. TUJ 42nd foundation day-cum-kitchen inauguration: Tenyimi Union Jalukie (TUJ) would be organising its 42nd foundation day-cum-kitchen inauguration on November 18 at its union hall. All the executive members, advisors and tribe representatives have been informed to attend the programme. Kohima district Angami VCCA consultative meeting: Kohima District Angami Villages Chairmen Association (VCCA) has convened consultative meeting on November 15, 10am at APO hall Kohima. Respective chairmen of all the Angami villages under Kohima district have been requested to attend the meeting. Sanitation committee of ward 9 informs: Sanitation committee of ward no. 9 Dimapur has informed residents that separate days for lifting segregate waste from house to house is given as follows:

Monday Supply /Fellowship Colonies; Tuesday Nepaligaon-colliery/Forest Colony; Thursday Fellowship/Supply colonies; Friday Forest/Nepaligaoncolliery colonies and rest days of the week would be covered in ward no. 1. The residents have also been requested not to keep waste packages on roadside but to keep the baskets/packages in their respective compound for collection by DMC team. Immanual College informs: Assistant professor and PTA convenor Immanuel college, Natty Chang has informed parents that the Immanuel college 201718, parent - teacher association (PTA) meeting for secondary students would be scheduled on November 13, 1 p.m at the college conference hall. All parents/ guardians have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. ANsTGA seminar on organic tea farming: All Nagaland small Tea Growers’ Association (ANsTGA) in collaboration with tea board India will be organizing seminar on organic tea farming on November 18, at 188, Kuda-B (Nagarjan) lane-2, Dimapur for the benefit of small tea growers of Nagaland. All presidents, secretary along with one representative from all districts, interested ANsTGA members from Dimapur district have been requested to attend the programme. Association has informed that tea board officials from Jorhat and executive director and officials of Tea board India Guwahati will be attending the programme.

NSRLM staff undergo ToT on promotion of federations DIMAPUR: State and district level trainers of the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) Training of Trainers (ToT) on promotion of federations was organized from November 6 to 9. While delivering keynote address, COO (programs), M. Rollan Lotha reiterated on the importance of federating the SHGs and its village level organization into cluster/ block level federations for accessing and delivering financial and livelihood services to the poor within their community. He mentioned that the objective of ToT was to create knowledge base at the SRLM and disseminate the same to the community institutions through trained human resource at the state. He further informed that trainees would develop training modules along with the national resource persons, MoRD, Shivaji Choudhury and Suman Laskar. Accordingly the promotion of higher level federation in Nagaland would be phased over a period of 2 years towards

Participants during the training. intensive trainings and learning experiences for both the state mission and the community. He stressed that the success of developing the sustainable institutions in each designated district lies in the commitment and diligence of the mission staff where indigenous representation of human resource (staff) has been the mandate of NSRLM. It may be noted that

TOT is for promotion of higher level federations in all blocks under the 9 NRLM districts as sustainable community institutions. Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Village Level Organizations (VLOs) would eventually come under these cluster or block level federations for more effective functioning as a unit comprising of member units.

Marepkong ward hosts picnic in Mkg

The youths with special guest Temsu Imsong (seated center). (NP)

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MOKOKCHUNG, NOV 12 (NPN): The youth of Marepkong ward hosted a picnic, Saturday, at the Dikhu Green Zone Resort with Temsu Imsong as the special guest. While speaking at the brief function held at the spot, Temsu Imsong exhorted that the youths were the hope of a brighter future of the land. He said that it was for the youths

to become game changers for a better and brighter Nagaland. To do that, Temsu said that one must change and sincerely pursue for the betterment of others with dedication and commitment. He said that united front would then be achieved for the benefit of the society. The picnickers, consisting of 86 youths made a voluntary pledge (hands raised) led by Limayanger, in front of the special guest

and chief agent to parliamentary secretary of DIPR Imtikumzuk. Limayanger said that the youth of Marepkong ward only demanded for “development & employment”, not “money”, in accordance with “clean election”. Earlier, short speeches were also delivered by Sutsung & Repa. Vote of thanks was proposed by Lanuakum and the benedictory prayer was said by Rongsenla. K

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WEATHER FORECAST November 13

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny and comfortable 30 18 Aizawl

Partly sunny and delightful

Guwahati Not as hot with hazy sun Imphal

Mostly sunny and pleasant

27 15 28 15 27 14

Itanagar Sunny and cooler but pleasant 25 12 Shillong

Hazy sun

22 8

Kohima

Sunny and pleasant

23 11

Dimapur Hazy sun and not as warm

27 14

Hazy sun and not as warm

24 10

Mkg

Tuensang Sunny and cooler Wokha

Hazy and cooler

Zunheboto Sunny and pleasant

17 8 21 13 22 8

TTC celebrates 25th anniversary at Thahekhu

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D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Parliamentar y secretary Justice and Law, Er. Picto Shohe Sunday said that celebration of 25th anniversary was not only about showcasing the progress made by an institution in various fields but to renew our dedication to the Lord with more vigour and remain steadfast with prayers. Er. Picto, who was also the founder member, board of governors of Trinity Theological College (TTC) said this during the 25th anniversary celebration of TTC at Thahekhu, Dimapur. On the occasion, he acknowledged the members of the governing body, faculty including the past and the present students of the TTC for their contributions in brining laurels to the college. He also recollected his long association with the college and how he was given the opportunity to serve the Lord as member of the governing board. “I was there when the foundation stone was

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laid in the year 1992”, he added. Picto also said that there were many ups and downs in the earlier days, but with God on their side, the college could progress in the ministr y of the Lord. He further lauded the TTC for introducing post graduate programme (M.Th). Reminding that the institution was a pride for the Sumi community in particular and Naga people in general, he called for a concerted effort to make the college stride to greater heights. E a r l i e r, a s p e c i a l prayer for the college was

AAP Nagaland unit conducts social work

Aam Aadmi Party team members.

Training on life skills, leadership & personality dev DIMAPUR: National Service Scheme (NSS) cell under the directorate of Youth Resources & Sports (YR&S), Nagaland Kohima in collaboration with the ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYA&S) organised training on “life skills, leadership & personality development” from October 31 to November 2 at Circuit House, Dimapur. A press release by state NSS officer, C. Theyo stated that around 50 NSS volunteers from Dimapur Government College, Tetso College Sovima, Unity College, and Pranabananda Women’s College participated in the three days long training. Resource persons from various professions shared their education and knowledge, wherein NSS volunteers were imparted with different techniques. Regional director NSS, North Eastern Region Guwahati, H.K Sharma also spoke.

mapur district unit participated in the social work under the leadership of AAP state convener, Dr. S Amos Lkr. The team filled up almost all the potholes some of which were even as deep as 10 inches which pose grave threat to the commuters especially two wheelers. The social work accompanied by poster campaign

Lakhuti public organises ‘fete day’

MMRVCF, EE PWD inspects ongoing road repairing

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along the national highway was to create awareness among the people that “our” inherent rights are being compromised and that the public should wake up and demand what was rightfully “ours”. It further stated that the party would continue to work for the people and carry out such works even in the near future.

said by executive secretary SBAK, Reverend. Hekugha Zhimo and the new M.Th programme was introduced to the congregation by academic dean TTC, Dr. Zakali Shohe. Message “my presence will go with you” was delivered by principal ETC Jorhat, Reverend. Dr. Akheto Sema. Principal TTC Reverend. Dr. Kavito Zhimo also felicitated the founding members, board members, donors, sponsors, etc. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary, the college has also introduced post graduate programme (M.Th) and music programme. The M.Th programme was dedicated by executive secretary WSBAK, Reverend. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi and music programme was dedicated by executive secretary SABAK, Reverend. Hotokhu P. Zhimomi. The three-day celebration began on November 10, with the release of anniversary book and prayer by senior pastor Thilixu Baptist Church, Reverend. Dr. Yehevi Jimo.

DIMAPUR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Nagaland state unit organised a social work under the theme “mission potholes” from ARTC junction till two and half mile junction, Dimapur on November 11. A press note by AAP media cell stated that volunteers from state level, youth wing, women wing, minority wing and Di-

DIMAPUR: Public of Lakhuti organised “fete day” under the theme “God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7), in aid of Don Bosco School Lakhuti computer lab with Dr. William Humtsoe, on November 11 at the community hall Speaking at the prog ramme, Dr. William Humtsoe reminded that the parents had organised the event precisely for the children and reiterated that it was mandatory for every student to equip oneself with at least the basics in computer in the era of information technology. E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by Abeni Patton, welcome address delivered by reverend father Saji Mathew and vote of thanks by Mhonbemo H. Staff of Don Bosco School and village elders initiated the fete day. The organising committee also set up various stalls like hotel, lottery, handicraft, handloom items, etc.

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SSM conducts its 4th winter camp DIMAPUR: Straightway School Mokokchung (SSM) conducted its 4th Winter Camp on November 10 under the theme “Imitating Jesus” (1 John 2:6). Resource persons for the camp were associate pastor Children Ministry KBC, Moanaro; Temsumenla from Eden Academy; Lanusunep from Clark Memorial Higher Secondary School; assistant teachers SSM, Supongnungla and Deepika. The students were divided into four groups and two sessions based on the theme. Through this camp the students and the staffs were immensely blessed and enriched. SSM organizes annual summer and winter camp every year emphasizing on the holistic development of a student, spiritual upliftment and academics as well.

IDANSB to host 10th NERDC in Kma

Dental programme for public.

DIMAPUR: Indian Dental Association Nagaland state branch (IDANSB) would be hosting the national level 10th North East Regional Dental Conference (NERDC) under the theme, “precision and excellence for optimal health care” from November 29 to 30 at capital convention centre, Kohima. A press release by 10th NERDC organising com-

mittee, Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari stated that conference would showcase latest in advanced materials, equipment and technology. The conference is expecting a participation of over 500 delegates. The co-ordination committee has successfully conducted nine northeast regional dental conferences biennially across various states. The conference is

being hosted under the presidentship of Dr. Pfukrolo Koza and honorary secretary Dr. Nzanthung Humtsoe. The conference organizing committee and all its activity is being headed successfully under the chairmanship of Dr. N. Savino, addl. director (dental) Health & Family Welfare and organizing secretary, Dr. J. Imtiwabang Pongener.

New police station inaugurated at Athibung

DIMAPUR: New police station building of Athibung, Peren was inaugurated by director general of police, Nagaland, L.L. Doungel on November 6, in the presence of senior police officers, district administration, leaders of Kuki Inpi and ZKPO, chairman, secretary and GBs of neighboring villages. A press release by superintendent of police, Peren stated that DGP in his address mentioned that the present of police was not only to prevent crime and maintain law & order, but to provide safe and secure environment so that devel-

Police officials during the inaugural of new police station.

opment activities can take place without hindrance. He appealed to the general public of Athibung circle to extend co-operation

to the police so there could be understanding and good team work for the benefit and progress of the area. DGP also expressed

hope that the new facilities in the police station building would improve the functioning of police in the days to come.

MMRVCF officials, EE PWD during inspection.

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung to Marani Roadside Villagers Concern Forum (MMRVCF) along with EE PWD, NH Mokokchung division and his subordinates made a joint inspection to the ongoing road repairing works from Mokokchung to Mariani NH 702 D on November 11. A press note by

MMRVCF convenor, Imchawati Kichu and media in-charge, Yanger stated that the inspection team urged upon the contractors and department to use high quality raw materials as per specification. Team also told the contractors and the department to speed up the work as the people have been suffering for very

long time and the festive season was also approaching. The release stated that contractors assured the inspection team that water bound macadam (BMW) of the whole stretch would be completed by December 2017, black topping of 0 km to 10 kms by December 2017, and the block topping of the entire course by April 2018. K Y M C

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Manipur Gov welcomes tri-nation expedition team

Manipur Governor welcoming the Tri-Nation Motorcycle Expedition team members in Imphal on Sunday. Correspondent

IMPHAL, Nov 12: Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla Sunday accorded a warm welcome to the Assam Rifles’ Tri-Nation Motorcycle expedition team here at Raj Bhavan. The Tri-Nation Motorcycle expedition under the name Sardar Vallabhai Patel Unity and Heritage Motorcycle Expedition, which was flagged from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong on October 30, arrived Imphal on Saturday. The country’s oldest central para-military force is conducting the tri-nation motorcycle expedition to promote force-to-force and people-to-people relations

as a part of its 183rd raising day celebrations. The expedition will leave for its onward journey to Nagaland on Monday. While interacting with the team, Dr. Najma A Heptullah appealed the members to jot down their experiences from the journey and keep the documents as a book so that people of the country can get knowledge from it. The Governor hoped that the expedition team will “foster force to force connection with the border guarding forces of Bangladesh and Myanmar”. During the interaction programme, expedition team commander Col PKS Gaur shared his experience of the journey with the

Governor. Gaur said the objective of the Tri-Nation Motorcycle expedition was to foster force to force connection between border guarding forces of the three countries (India, Myanmar and Bangladesh), pay homage to fallen heroes of wars, to spread message of peace and brotherhood besides conducting in formal and informal activities like sports activities, social and cultural activities etc. The expedition will cover an approximate distance of 2150 km. The team started its journey on October 30 last and will complete on November 17 at Shillong, Meghalaya.

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Cherry Blossom Fest ends on positive note SHILLONG, Nov 12 (Agencies): The flak for the “splurge” and holding the event at a time when the flowers were yet to fully bloom notwithstanding, the 2nd India International Cherry Blossom Festival concluded on a positive note here on Saturday. Thousands of people of all ages and sizes thronged Wards Lake on Saturday to witness the cherry blossoms while the numbers increased further in the evening. The crowd mostly comprised of youths and tourists. Though the cherr y blossoms have bloomed later than expected, the festival managed to attract decent crowds on all the four days. Ranjit Gogoi who came from Assam said that though they cherry blossoms were yet to bloom in full he really enjoyed the festival. He also felt that the government of Meghalaya should organise awareness campaigns about the festival aggressively so that the event attracts more crowds from outside the state and region. On the other hand,

M Chyne, a woman from the city who visited Wards Lake said that the festival was very nice. “I had never thought that Wards Lake would be chock a block with visitors after sunset,” she said even as she added that the development was an indication that Wards Lake should be kept open even after dusk for people to come here for recreation. She was quick to add that the authorities needed to install more lights at the site and provide security if the parks are to be kept open in the evening. Wards Lake was also decorated and illuminated during the festival and a host of activities including rock shows, beauty pageant run, archery competitions were organised during the event. The state government is focusing on promoting tourism potential of the state by organising such festivals which not only boosts tourism but also projects the positive image of Meghalaya. The multi-crore festival came in for much criticism earlier as the cherry blossoms were yet to flower.

Bus runs over university student

Tezpur, Nov 12 (PTI): A student of Tezpur University, died here Saturday after he fell down from a bus while boarding it and came under the wheels in Sonitpur district, police said. The incident occurred when the student was trying to board the university bus and is suspected to have slipped from the bus, they said. The student has been identified as Jumul Das of Physics department. He hails from Harisinga in Udalguri district, the police added.

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Assam cleric backs Muslim yoga teacher GUWAHATI, Nov 12 (Agencies): A Muslim cleric and an artist-cumyoga instructor from Assam have come out in support of Rafiya Naaz, who has been facing harassment from religious fundamentalists for teaching yoga in Ranchi, her home town. Over the past fortnight, Rafiya has been receiving threats and her house was attacked by unidentified persons once. The Jharkhand government has posted two police guards at her place for protection. On Saturday, Mufti Nasihur Rahman, head of Mangaldai-based Al Jamiatul Islamia Banat Madrassa, said yoga has nothing to do with religion and anyone can practise it for staying healthy. He added, “Irrespective of religion, everyone should practise yoga. I have practised it to cure myself of a back problem and it has yielded positive results. It is sad that a woman is being harassed and threatened just because she teaches yoga.” Mehnaz Ummeid Ali Sarma Bharali, an artist and a yoga practitioner currently living in Hyderabad, expressed shock at the reports about harassment of Rafiya. He said, “Whatever has happened in Ranchi is unfortunate. Some people are trying to give a religious colour to an innocent form of physical exercise. I have myself been benefited by yoga and I fully support Naaz.” He added that the Quran does not say Muslims cannot practise yoga.

M’laya polls: BJP candidates list by Dec

SHILLONG, Nov 12 (Agencies): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not started the process of selecting its candidates for the 2018 Assembly elections but the party has said it will be ready with the first list by December. BJP State President Shibun Lyngdoh said the party has not started the process of selecting candidates because according

to the party’s guidelines, it should complete its organisation and for that they will soon have three booth sammelans in Jowai, Tura and Shillong. “After this sammelan, we will ask for applications from candidates and after the visit of the national president (Amit Shah), the party is hoping to declare the candidates,” he said. Shah is likely to visit

MPSC aspirants cry foul over 2016 examination

A cultural troupe performing on the last day of Hundred Drums Wangala Festival at Asananggre village, West Garo Hills on Saturday. Wangala Festival is the biggest postharvest festival of the Garos. I mphal ,

Organic farming only solution to purify our earth: Sikkim CM Gangtok, Nov 12 (Agencies): The Organic World Congress 2017 concluded on Saturday in Greater Noida. Addressing the function, Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said that “organic farming is not only about agricultural system but a way of life that is in harmony with the Nature encompassing all life on earth from human being, our environment and to the micro-organism.” “The world has been passing through a period

of anxiety and great uncertainties presently and what was required urgently is to bring back balance in our soil ecology and find ways to revive our Earth by adopting nature friendly agriculture to facilitate multiplication of bacteria and fungus population in our soil content.” Cautioning the world representatives about violent production and consumption patterns followed in chemical farming, the Chief Minister offered organic farming as the only solution

to purify our earth, environment and ecology. The Chief Minister further assured that this can be done as amply evident in Sikkim. Dwelling on the ill effect of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides, the Chief Minister shared that there are health complications like cancer, kidney disease and all forms of health disorder even adversely impacting the fertility rate among living beings and prescribed to improve soil health first to improve human health.

N ov 1 2 (Agencies): A group of MPSC aspirants claimed that the result of MPSC (main) examination, 2016 was tempered according to a RTI reply given by MPSC first appellate, H. Gyan Prakash. Addressing a press meet, Group of Aspirant MPSC convenor, S. Robertson said that advocate, Th. Lucy under the RTI has requested the MPSC officials to provide photocopy of the answer sheets of the 82 candidates. But the MPSC rejected the request as the RTI is filed by a third party under scheduled 11 of the RTI, he added. The convenor said the reply of the RTI by the MPSC also mentioned that “and whereas the commis-

sion has in consultation with the examiners decided to recheck certain number of answer scripts which led to allotment of new marks in certain answer papers.” Such statement clearly shows that the marks of the examination were tampered, he charged. Robertson said that MPSC official stating that some of the answers scripts which have been rechecked by the examiner is very doubtful as the evaluation process was completed in the evening of October 3, 2016 and the result was declared the next day. “At what time did they rechecked the paper” he asked. The convenor said that they have decided to take up the matter to the Supreme Court within a few days.

29.12 lakh people in Assam at risk of arsenic poisoning GUWAHATI, Nov 12 (Agencies): In all, 29.12 lakh people in 6,881 habitations of Assam are at risk of arsenic poisoning due to the presence of excess arsenic in the groundwater. According to official sources, these habitations are located in 110 development blocks of the State’s undivided 20 districts. The 20 districts facing arsenic contamination are Barpeta, Baksa, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Kamrup, Karimganj, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar and Sonitpur, sources said.

With the financial support from the Union government, the State has already implemented 175 pipedwater projects to supply safe drinking water in the arsenic-affected habitations. So far, 11.01 lakh people have been covered under these projects. It is expected that by 2022, the remaining vulnerable population would be covered by the scheme. Meanwhile, a move to set up 111 pipe-water projects has been initiated, sources added. Mention may be made here that presence of excessive arsenic in the Assam’s groundwater was first detected by public health engi-

neer AB Paul in November, 2003. The first two cases of such arsenic contamination of the groundwater in the State were detected in Mankachar area of Dhubri district and in Sadarashi area of Karimganj district. The finding of Paul, who was then the Chief Engineer, PHED, was reaffirmed by Jadavpur University’s School of Environmental Studies in January, 2004. Following these developments, the UNICEF came forward to assist Assam government and sought a rapid appraisal of arsenic contamination of the State’s groundwater. Subsequently, 5,000 water samples of

groundwater from the public tube wells from the north and south banks of the Brahmaputra river were collected and sent for assessment to the Kolkata office of the UNICEF. The exercise revealed that groundwater samples of 74 development blocks in undivided 20 districts contained over 10 ppb (parts per billion) of arsenic. Of them, water samples of 16 districts were found to be containing over 50 ppb of arsenic, while in the other four districts it was found to be containing over 10 ppb of arsenic. The Union government recently fixed up to 10 ppb of arsenic in drinking water as the safe limit.

The State PHED then formulated an action plan jointly with the UNICEF and the IIT Guwahati for a comprehensive study of all public tube wells in the 74 development blocks. The study revealed presence of over 50 ppb of arsenic in most of the samples, while in some cases, it was found to be over 900 ppb. Prolonged consumption of arsenic-contaminated water leads to arsenicosis, which can later result in cancer. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, one per cent of the country’s people consuming over 50 ppb of arsenic per day are vulnerable to cancer.

Meghalaya after the Gujarat elections in December. While BJP is waiting for the organisational set-up to be complete, the party is hoping that some prominent leaders who are not contesting the elections may join the party. According to Lyngdoh, the Election Committee will also be formed at the end of November which will be followed by the distribution of applications.

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Ex-terror outfit chief arrested for sedition in Tripura Agartala, Nov 12 (IANS): Outlawed All Tripura Tiger Force’s former chief Ranjit Debbarma, who was pushed back by Bangladesh security forces into India four years ago, has been arrested on sedition charges, police said on Sunday. Debbarma was arrested from his house at Sidhai in western Tripura late on Saturday on the charge of sedition and well as in connection with some cases pending at Teliamura police station in Khowai district, West Tripura district police chief Abhijit Saptarshi told IANS. Khowai’s Superintendent of Police Krishnendu Chakraborty said that the former terrorist leader would soon be produced before a local court. “Debbarma, without permission of the police authority, held a public m e e t i n g a t Te l i a mu r a last week and challenged erstwhile princely ruled

Tripura’s merger with the Indian Union. He also gave anti-national views in the meeting,” Chakraborty told IANS over phone from Khowai. Arrested by the Bangaladesh police in 2012 after an Interpol Red Corner Notice had been issued for him as he was allegedly involved in a number of massacres and many other crimes, he was handed over to Indian authorities through the Dawki border of Meghalaya in January next year. He was subsequently brought to Tripura and arrested by the state police. He got bail from a Tripura court in 2015. Debbarma has recently formed Tripura United People’s Council involving surrendered militants of various former extremist outfits and demanded implementation of the government’s assurances given to the outfits during signing of accords with different groups since 1993.

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Congress wins assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh

now come under the scanner. State Congress president Arun Yadav, on the other hand, hailed the victory as the beginning of the BJP’s end in Madhya Pradesh. “This is a defeat of arrogant, corrupt and dictatorial forces,” he declared. Jyotiraditya Scindia, Congress MP and senior Congress leader, also termed the bypoll results as a reflection of the people’s discontent with the Chauhan government. “It is clear from the Chitrakoot victory, which comes after the Ater win, that Madhya Pradesh wants to be rid of the BJP’s Nilanshu Chaturvedi (inset). Madhya Pradesh Congress party workers celebrate the misrule,” he said. party’s victory in Chitrakoot bypoll at party headquarters in Bhopal on Sunday. BHOPAL/New Delhi, NOV 12 (AGENCIES/ IANS): Congress managed to retain the Chitrakoot assembly seat in a Madhya Pradesh bypoll on Sunday, with party candidate Nilanshu Chaturvedi securing 66,810 votes to defeat his nearest rival – Shankar Dayal Tripathi of the BJP – by a margin of 14,333 votes. The saffron candidate polled 52,677 votes. The bypolls to the assembly seat, held on November 9, witnessed a voter turnout of over 65%. The results were declared on Sunday. The Congress also managed to improve its performance, as compared to the 2013 assembly elections, on this occasion. Its candidate Prem Singh, whose demise necessitated the bypoll, had won the previous electoral contest by a margin of 10,970 votes.

There were 12 candidates, including nine independents, in the fray. Interestingly, NOTA (none of the above) turned out to be the third-highest vote-getter with a count of 2,455. The BSP, which had garnered 19.55% votes in 2013 assembly elections, didn’t field its candidate in the bypoll. Experts believe this decision went in favour of the Congress. Chitrakoot has been a Congress bastion, and the BJP managed to emerge victorious (with a low margin of 772 votes) here just once in 2008. Nevertheless, the bypoll assumed significance in view of the Bhavantar Yojna – a first-of-its-kind scheme introduced by the state government for farmers – a couple of months ago. There has been widespread resentment ever since the scheme was launched, with farmers alleging that it has

enabled traders to reduce the price of agriculture produce at mandis across the state. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was in Katni to attend an event, tweeted his acceptance of the BJP’s defeat before the results were officially announced. The chief minister had addressed over a dozen public meetings prior to the polling in a bid to turn the tide in favour of the BJP. The ruling party, however, took pains to assert that the development was only a case of the Congress retaining its traditional seat and did not signify any anti-incumbency sentiment or resentment among voters. “There are certain (assembly) seats in the state that traditionally go to the Congress,” said state BJP president Nandkumar Singh Chauhan, whose campaign strategy for the bypoll has

Chitrakoot defeat sign of people’s distrust in BJP: Akhilesh

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday called BJP’s defeat in Chitrakoot assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh as a sign of increasing distrust and resistance of people in the party and said this would be seen in the Gujarat polls too. The Samajwadi Party leader also took a dig on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government of its Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetisation steps, terming them the reasons since their reality has now been exposed before people. The election was called on November 9 after the death of sitting Congress legislator Prem Singh. A total of 12 candidates were in the fray including nine independents.

Cong continues to slam Kerala solar scam report T h i ruvanan thapuram, Nov 12 (IANS): The Congress in Kerala continued to slam the Justice G. Sivarajan (Retd) panel’s report on the solar scam indicting then Chief Minister Ooomen Chandy and several of his ministers with the party state chief on Sunday terming it a “sex novel”. The report, tabled in the Kerala Assembly last Thursday, spoke of corruption, sexual harassment the scam prime accused, Saritha Nair, had to face and other charges in the multi-crore solar energy investment fraud that rocked the then Chandy gover nment in 2013. Continuing to assail the report, state Congress President M.M. Hassan said that while there have been numerous reports that have been submitted by various commissions in the past, this one stands out. “This is no report, instead this is one that can be termed as a ‘sex novel’,” he told media in Kozhikode. Among the tormentors that Saritha Nair named in her letter, that has been published in the more than 1,000-page report, include Chandy, his then cabinet colleagues, present and former legislators, Lok Sabha members and top leaders. Former state Minister and senior Congress legislator K.C. Joseph told media on Sunday that the credibility of the commission report is indeed questionable. “The findings of the commission cannot be seen as one with good intention... it is one that describes the ‘beauty’ of Saritha Nair,” said Joseph. Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala told media that the contents of the report reveal the callous way it has been prepared by the commission.

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Hundreds of gay rights activists join Queer pride march in Delhi

Hundreds of members of the LGBT community marched through the national capital for the 10th annual Delhi Queer Pride Parade. NEW DELHI, Nov 12 (AGENCIES): Hundreds of gay rights activists and supporters, many wearing colorful costumes and holding balloons, marched through India’s capital on Sunday in celebration but also defiance in a nation that continues to outlaw homosexual acts. As people chanted and marched to the beat of drums during New Delhi’s 10th annual Queer Pride march, many said they were frustrated with the law but also hoped it would soon change. Tish Anand wore a wig that he said was inspired by the Disney Channel character Hannah Montana. He said he would sing and dance, as long as he didn’t trip over

his heels, but was frustrated with authorities. “I don’t understand why they criminalized love,” he said. “Duh. They are jerks.” Manak Matiyani, one of the organizers, said his wealth and education allowed him to live as openly gay but it was much harder for those with less privilege. “We’re fighting for the right of everybody in this country to live as an equal citizen, which means that everybody should be able to live their life the way they want to,” he said. Indian law makes gay sex punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Matiyani said the law is often used by the police and community members

to threaten people or extort money from them. In 2009, the Delhi high court declared the law unconstitutional. But that was overturned four years later when India’s Supreme Court decided it should be a decision for the parliament, not the judiciary. Last year, the top court said it would reconsider its decision. Over the past decade, homosexuals have gained some degree of acceptance in India, especially in big cities. Many bars have gay nights, and some high-profile Bollywood films have dealt with gay issues. But being gay is still seen as shameful in most of the country, and many homosexuals remain closeted.

RSS activist hacked Mother, daughter jump off train after rape attempt B’desh assures India of compensation to Hindus to death near Guruvayur

RSS activist Anandan accused of murdering CPM worker was hacked to death in Thrissur. THRISSUR, Nov 12 (AGENCIES): An RSS activist was hacked to death near Guruvayur on Sunday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Anandan, 26, son of Sasi, of Nenmini. An unidentified gang came in a car and hacked Anandan, who was rid-

ing a motor bike with his friend Vishnu, by 1.30 p.m. The attackers first rammed the car to his motorbike. When Anandan fell from the bike, they repeatedly hacked him. Though Anandan, who was critically injured in the attack, was rushed to Chavakkad hospital, his life could not be saved. His friend Vishnu, who was also injured in the attack, is undergoing treatment. The deceased was a second convict in the murder of CPI(M) worker Fazil four years back. He was released on bail recently. Strong police force has been deployed in the area. The BJP has called for a harthal at Guruvayur and Manalur Assembly constituencies in protest against the murder.

K anpur , N ov 1 2 (AGENCIES): A 40-yearold woman and her 15-yearold daughter jumped off a running train after a group of miscreants attempted to rape the girl on board Howrah-Jodhpur Express late Saturday night. The mother and daughter who were travelling from Kolkata to Delhi in an unreserved coach, were forced to jump off the train when the miscreants tried to drag the girl into the toilet. The incident happened when the train was between Chandari and Kanpur railway stations. The two fainted after jumping off the train. They remained unconscious for nearly two hours. After regaining consciousness, the badly injured mother and daughter walked to and reached Chandari railway station where people called

an ambulance and rushed them to the Lala Lajpat Rai hospital. The Government Railway Police (GRP) came to know about the incident late on Sunday noon. “We are in the process of registering an FIR on the complaint,” said Ram Mohan Rai, SHO, GRP Kanpur. The woman’s husband works in a private firm in Delhi and the daughter is a student of Class 9 in Kolkata. The woman told the police that the group of nearly 10-15 miscreants started taunting and teasing her daughter soon after the train left Howrah. They also tried to grope the girl following which the mother rushed to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) constables escorting the train when it stopped at two stations. She claimed

she complained twice about the constant harassment, first when the train was near Allahabad, and again at Allahabad. “The constables accompanied me to the compartment and nabbed three of them. They even slapped them and took them away,” she told HT at the hospital. “However, the miscreants came back within 30 minutes, perhaps after bribing cops,” she alleged. To her horror, they got more aggressive after the train left Allahabad and kept threatening them that they would drug the girl and sell her off. Around 10 pm, four to five boys pounced on the girl when she was going towards the toilet. Hearing her scream, the mother rushed towards them and fought with them before finally jumping off the train with her daughter.

“In the struggle, my daughter’s clothes were torn. We had to jump off as we had no choice,” she said. The police said her husband has been informed and he was on his way to Kanpur. The woman said they would submit a formal complaint only after his arrival. Despite the woman’s allegations of that the RPF constables took bribes to let off the offenders, the North Central Railway which runs the Howrah-Jodhpur Express distanced itself from the incident. “The incident took place near Howrah, which is in not under our jurisdiction. When she reported the matter at Rasoolabad near Chandari station, the RPF constables provided her all the assistance and got them admitted to hospital,” said Gaurav Bansal, North Central Railway’s chief PRO.

New Delhi, Nov 12 (AGENCIES): Bangladesh has assured India that compensation will be paid to those Hindus whose houses were torched over rumours that an offensive Facebook status was posted allegedly by a youth from the minority community. Bangladeshi authorities have also assured adequate security to the affected persons, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday. Swaraj’s remarks came after her attention was drawn to reports that a mob of protesters in Bangladesh set on fire at least 30 houses of Hindus following rumours that a youth from the minority community posted an offensive Facebook status. She had said that the matter would be taken up by the Indian high commissioner

in Dhaka with the Bangladeshi government. “We have received a detailed report of Indian high commission in Dhaka. Bangladesh authorities have assured him that compensation will be paid to affected persons to rebuild their houses and adequate security will be provided,” she tweeted. According to Dhaka Tribune newspaper on Saturday, one person was killed when police opened fire to disperse the crowd that launched the arson attack on the houses of Hindus. The incident took place in Rangpur district’s Thakurpara village, about 300 km from Dhaka. The protesters claimed that they were infuriated by a defamatory status posted from the Facebook account of a person who hails from the Thakurbari village a few days ago.

AMU prof’s wife alleges triple talaq on WhatsApp Bihar girl strangled to death for family ‘honour’

A l igarh , N ov 1 2 (AGENCIES): The wife of an Aligarh Muslim University professor has accused her husband of seeking to divorce her through WhatsApp, the police said Sunday. The woman had last week approached the police alleging her husband was “torturing” her and had locked their house to prevent her from entering it. Senior superintendent of police Rajesh Pandey

said the wife met him last week and alleged her husband had sent her two “talaq” notices on WhatsApp. “She requested us to settle the matter. The police informed the professor about the settlement process but he did not turn up before the settlement officer,” Pandey said. A case has been registered against the professor on charges of “harassment and wrongfully preventing

S asara m , N ov 1 2 (AGENCIES): Enraged with her ‘affair’ with a neighbourhood boy, a man in south western Bihar district headquarters town of Sasaram allegedly killed his daughter for the sake of his family’s ‘honour’. He has been arrested and ‘confessed’ to the crime during interrogation by the police. P r i t i Ku m a r i , 2 0 , daughter of Ravindra Singh alias Daya Singh of Mahaddiganj locality of Sasaram, district headquarters of Rohtas, located about 153 km south west to state capital, Patna, died in mysterious circumstances on November 8. The boy, an intermediate student, remains traceless and his father has registered a ‘missing person’ case in this connection. It is suspected that he, too, may have been killed. Earlier, her neighbor Chandan Kumar, 19, son of a teacher and an intermediate student, who was

allegedly in love with Priti, went missing on September 19 afternoon. The police were zeroing in on the girl’s family when the body of a youth was found hanging from a tree adjacent to Gita Ghat Ashram near Kaimur hills, some 15 days back. However, the body was such in a decomposed state that family members of the missing boy could not identify it as his. The body was disposed of as per the rules for disposal of unidentified bodies. Mobile call records of Priti and Chandan, accessed by the police, showed the two were in contact even on the day on which Chandan went missing. The girl had failed in intermediate examination and her wedding was fixed by her father for next summer. The information led police to investigate the girl’s family members’ role in the boy’s disappearance. When the girl died on November 8, her father

told police that she had committed suicide by setting her clothes on fire. But the police suspected foul play in her death when her post mortem examination indicated death by strangulation. It showed burns on her body occurred after her death.

Thereafter, the girl’s father was taken in to custody, on Saturday, and confessed that he had killed the girl. He had even forced the girl to write a suicide note blaming therein the police for harassing her and her family since Chandan went missing. The idea was to push the police

on back foot. Post-midnight on November 7 (technically on November 8), the father strangulated the girl to death with the help of other family members and set her clothes on fire the morning, before informing the police”, said Sasaram sub-divisional officer Alok Ranjan.

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A case has been registered against the professor on charges of ‘harassment and wrongfully preventing his wife from entering their house’.

his wife from entering their house”, he said. The AMU academic, however, said the case was subjudice since October first week. He said according to the law, he had served two notices on his wife after the stipulated period and was preparing for the last one. The professor claimed he had documentary evidence to prove his wife misled him about her past. “I have documents to prove that my wife had pledged to change her behaviour and save our marriage,” he said. The husband said he voluntarily left his official bungalow to avoid confrontations with his wife. Meanwhile, the woman has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath alleging that her husband went against the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on “triple talaq”.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 339 Dimapur, Monday, November 13, 2017

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espite public resentment against past decisions of the government over the issue of backdoor appointments or the bogus teachers scam, the government does not appear to be bothered much about these serious and grave issues but more concerned with what benefit(s) such decisions might bring them. The state cabinet had various issues on the agenda for November 11,2017 in Kohima among which was the proposal for re-instatement or reappointment of 106 bogus and doubtful teachers as classified by the Special Investigation Team of the State Vigilance Commission, formed a few years back to probe the massive scam involving over 3000 teachers. The proposal also included regularisation of 1166 graduate and primary teachers including those under various categories under the Department of School Education(DoSE). The proposals that were taken up also included regularisation of services of many contract employees. ACAUT Nagaland had pointed out that most of the issue on the agenda for cabinet approval of the proposals were the very issues that had caused massive public resentment since these were highly irregular and against the principles of justice and fair play. Also the issue of backdoor appointment had also been addressed by the High Court which had asked the state government to issue a notification as cut-off year in order deal with future cases. The ACAUT had also demanded that services of all those backdoor appointees should not be regularised under any circumstances but the posts be advertised and recruitment done through NPSC. These are clear cut instances of wrongdoing and for which the government was compelled to acknowledge its mistakes. However, the government appears to have decided that it has the authority to take the final call on such matters. Of course, no one can argue that the government has immense power but power should be used to provide just and fair services to the common people and ensure that the rules are not circumvented by any powerful section. Politicians in power can adopt various means to get over any legal hurdle or any existing rule such as issuing a notification to change the existing name(s) or status of posts or positions in the government. Every body understands that in a parliamentary form of democracy, the majority rules but at the same time, it does not mean that the majority can override the rules or throw away morality. Rules are made for adherence and guidance for the common good of all and not a privileged segment. Today, due to various methods used to interpret rules the state of affairs has become characterised by rampant corruption at all levels leading to a breakdown in the rule of law and lack of accountability all around. Though the state is blessed with significant natural resources and mineral wealth yet these are not being harnessed for public interest but to benefit the corrupt and their band of crony capitalists. It is to be noted that the principle of every government rule or notification is taken for granted for the good of the common people but so long no one seeks to corrupt the meaning for vested interests. When the people voice their concern, the government must be responsive and sensitive and not mislead through clever use of terminology or interpretations.

DailyDevotion The Changed Life If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17 What understanding do you have of the salvation of your soul? The work of salvation means that in your real life things are dramatically changed. You no longer look at things in the same way. Your desires are new and the old things have lost their power to attract you. One of the tests for determining if the work of salvation in your life is genuine is— has God changed the things that really matter to you? If you still yearn for the old things, it is absurd to talk about being born from above— you are deceiving yourself. If you are born again, the Spirit of God makes the change very evident in your real life and thought. And when a crisis comes, you are the most amazed person on earth at the wonderful difference there is in you. There is no possibility of imagining that you did it. It is this complete and amazing change that is the very evidence that you are saved. What difference has my salvation and sanctification made? For instance, can I stand in the light of 1 Corinthians 13 , or do I squirm and evade the issue? True salvation, worked out in me by the Holy Spirit, frees me completely. And as long as I “walk in the light as He is in the light” (1 John 1:7), God sees nothing to rebuke because His life is working itself into every detailed part of my being, not on the conscious level, but even deeper than my consciousness.

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The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Huge package welcome, needs caution

he Rs 9.2 trillion package apparently is a major move to resuscitate economy. The route is through the banks – increased lending, and highways – infrastructure. The Rs 6.92 trillion proposed investment on highways and Rs 2.11 trillion bank recapitalization would be a major turning point believes Finance Minister Arun Jatiley. The farmer also had a gain as MSPs of wheat by Rs 110 to Rs 1735 a quintal and pulses by Rs 200. It is expected to help improve credit flow to companies from banks weighed down by bad debts and boost public investment. The infrastructure spending to build 83,877 km roads through Bharat Mala in the next five years should spread an even money flow across the country. The roads are expected to create 14 crore mandays. The new focus on MSMEs and planned direct benefit to them should help a struggling sector. In the overall gambit, it should be a new economy linked to growth and increased jobs. The stock market immediately had a resonant acceptance with a major 435 points rise, 1.33 per-

cent in BSE sensex and Nifty by 87 points, 0.86 percent. The PSU index was the star performer with 8 percent gain, followed by banking, capital goods and infrastructure. The consumer durables fell by 1.31 percent, health care by 1.11 percent and realty 0.35. It added to Rs 2 trillion wealth in a day at the stock exchanges. The euphoria is fine but stocks should not be taken as a major indicator. The finance ministry made a long presentation on the state of the economy as Jaitley said, “Our aim is to maintain a high growth economy”. Once again the focus is correct. Spending on roads also has to be prudent. During the past few years technically many km of roads were built but a large part like the Delhi-Agra highway, Delhi-Ambala section and the NH 24 were virtually re-dug in the name of widening these. The government has to be cautious on such re-investment. Most roads were functional and jam points were largely because of poor planning. The Agra highway is being rebuilt for years by digging up a fine road, so is the Ambala and NH24.

The NH 24 between Nizammuddin bridge and UP border were widened to eight lanes over two years back. It was doing fine except three bottlenecks. These could have been redone with least investment. The entire finely built road should not have been Shivaji re-dug, dumped with avoidable concrete, creating endless traffic snarls, increased journey time and cost. It is taking more time in digging than rebuilding. That is happening in most stretches of the highways. This is useless expenditure and possibly even the government is not realizing that the largesse is being looted by the builders. Addition for lanes may be felt at times. It should be done in a prudent way without hampering the traffic or creating dangerous stretches and destroying what has already been done. Nowhere in the developed world is this done. Before going for ‘rebuilding’, people of the area should be consulted on how to save on expenditure and do better job without throwing everything haywire as the three stretches mentioned here have done. Tolls are being charged

on stretches that are not drivable. The tolls itself are irrational and the highest in the world as the judicial scrutiny of DND toll-way has exemplified. The developed world spends prudently and keeps toll charges affordable. That is possibly Sarkar why they are developed. They sparingly spend on re-digging. There are also flipside to the road development as stretches in the fragile North-East have shown. It has affected flora, fauna and warmed up the region. The JP’s Delhi-AgraLucknow and most other expressways have gobbled up prime agriculture land to create behemoths. The gover nment should do a detailed study through open discussion with the people. Development has to be thoughtful. The present mess is the result of bureaucratic hurrying in the past. Such huge effort certainly needs a fund flow. That is how the recapitalization of banks have become a priority. The recent over Rs 7 lakh crore NPA and about Rs 5 lakh crore debt that were written off, total of over Rs 12 lakh crore NPA, accumulated between 2008 and 2014,

which Jaitley pointed out constricted banks from giving new loans. These included many road projects across the country, including Delhi-Lucknow expressway, which the promoter is now trying to wriggle out as the court orders Rs 2000 crore immediate repayment . This has also made banks unethical saddling irrational charges on the customers. If such reckless lending is not stopped, the banking sector is bound to be in crisis. A large part of transactions are likely to move away to other cheaper and faster channels. The challenge to PSU banks are growing. They have to realize that their best capitalization is through raising deposits. The policy on taxing deposits, lack of long term deposit plans, policy on taxing deposits, charging bank accounts for transactions are the most imprudent approach. This is driving away depositors, creating social anxiety and put economy at high risk. Banks are being recapitalized through budgetary support only to the extent of Rs 76,000 crore. The rest would be through bonds and dilution of government stakes in PSU banks to 52 percent. Many new stakeholders may be the

defaulters themselves and possibly with public money. This would put higher commercial risks. Over Rs 70,000 crore recapitalization in 2015 has not helped them much. The best recapitalisation is through efforts to raise deposits, a little time consuming but creates strong fundamentals. This helps banks make innovative planning, simple ways for account-opening, incentivise deposits with higher rates, create competition and improvement in overall health of the banks and economy. Let banks decide what identity they need or not. Banks are not government resource, as ministers like P Chidambaram may have considered. They must be treated as people’s benevolent custodians and be allowed freedom of commercial functioning. The PSU banks have acumen, they should be freed of the red tape. Let us rethink about dilution of government stake as well. Indian economy has the capacity to reinvent and rejig. The government has to encourage it. A little more rethinking and finetuning the Rs 9 lakh corore (trillion) and widening the ambit can do wonders. It is a lot of money and needs careful spending.

Post-mortem Who messed up the 1st Pan-Naga state, Art. 371-A & Pan-India. Part-II

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et us look and think deeper into the evolution of Naga National political concept. Nagas’ struggle for independent was not a revolutionary movement as professed or appeared now. It is a movement for asserting Nagas’ right to self determination before the world. Basically Nagas are not Indian. And so, their struggle was not revolutionary. It was Nationalistic movement. Indian struggle for independent too was a national movement for freedom from the invading and occupational force of colonial imperialism. The Nagas were also simultaneously struggling with India against the British and now still and the struggle turned against Indian occupational and dictatorial rule. However, the current political turn is Naga-Indian revolutionary movement. Accepting Nagas’ movement as a revolutionary movement simply is accepting and subscribing to the politics and the Government of India. With the turn of world revolutionary politic, centuries ago and the latter definition of the concept, it has a global term and also a national term within a nation. The Naga movement for freedom turned revolutionary and so the struggle is within the ambit and purview of Indian Union. Therefore, Nagas has a revolutionary Government of their own making much more made to fight and kill among themselves on factional differences because they cannot confront or combat the Indian Republican Government. Many Nagas will accept and admit the fact that, the Naga Revolutionary Government is tempered and spelled with the political venom of India. Now the talk is peace talk, ceasefire agreement. The expected outcome is solution within Indian union. The end of Naga struggle is the anticipated solution out of the current Peace talk. The Frame-work for Naga solution or subjection within Union of India is set on and now awaiting what next. The concept of revolution is part of the philosophy of the political world. Nagas have evolved and emerged their political concept of asserting their rights. The main concept of revolutionary movement is to change the defective social and governmental structure to effective make-up. Revolution can be defined in even wider or smaller into things

of evolution. The concept that if we want to change the society, we have to change the individual is transformational approach. The very essence of all religion is transforming individual. The essence of revolution is, bringing a social change into the world run by over turning defective system of governance. No revolution has yet succeeded in changing man; but it seems man is not aware of the fact. He still goes on thinking in terms of revolution, of changing society, of changing the government, of changing the bureaucracy, of changing laws, political systems. Feudalism, capitalism, communism, socialism, fascism–they are all in their own way revolutionary. Man remains the same. Revolutionary movement never changed man but brought about rebellion and conflicts introduced in the world. Nagas had experienced enough bitter taste of suffering and many lives have been sacrificed on the altar of the nation. There were countless orphans, widows and homeless in our country for the last almost a century yet due attention of National status has not been accorded to the Naga Nation till date. Nevertheless, God still intervene and interpose on Nagas behalf and Nagas rights prevail. The framework agreement between the two entities had been signed on 3rd Aug.2015. since then the dialogue for final settlement of the protracted Naga political issue is set on channel and direction either for complete or partial solution. Nagas case has now been placed on wider open stage and space on international attention and importance. No mere or sheer dream or rhetorical rhyme of talking about the Naga issue at home without reasoning on truth about the matter can result a thing for good. Things that need to be disclosed have been vividly expressed in media several times. We Nagas need to change our outlook and broaden our political dimension to that of National and international. Then only we can solve our political problems. The greater our understanding about our politics the better we become as competent citizens of the world not just of Nagaland. We are to be fellow nations with the rest of the Nations of the world. To establish our basic

understanding of the 3rd August Frame-Work Agreement of 1915, we need to know the background rationale and mission purpose of Nagas’ struggle against foreign invading politics that have spoiled and divided us into pieces politically. The principle content and intent of the talk between India and Nagas are that, India will make Nagas a pan India by finding means and ways to make Naga felt accepted. PanGermanism too was primarily a movement for the expansion of Prussian-German Government through the incorporation of other German speaking people even against their will to form a greater Germany with the intention to scale Germany to height of world leadership. Likewise, Pan slavism for expansion of great Russian power by incorporating Slavspeaking people even against their will for greater Russia with the intention to create a sufficient basis for Russian world dominion. It was back in nineteen century. The result was an utter failure. There were more division among the Slav people and the polish. The feeling of bitter hostility arisen against German and Russian by the Pan people resulting to the cause leading to the world-war II. The Pan-Asianism was created by Mongols who after the death of Ghengiz in 1227 ruled the China sea to the Dnieper River later ruled the Celestial Empire (China) with the intention that all lands are subject to China. Pan-Naga state of India is to empower India to world class and level of super power nation of the world. Now Nagas are entering into the pan system of relation with India unlike former politic. Assumed that both the parties are two national entities having their own separate National flag, dual Parliament, self Nomenclature, duo-Constitutions etc. In the initial stage, there shall be sharing in governance; like external affairs, defence, Monetary, Exchange of essential goods and boundaries. All the Naga inhabited areas are inclusive in the framework yet to materialize. Things above the ground and below that fall under Nagas domain remains and belong to the Nagas. It is God’s will that Nagas shall be sovereign nation on earth and we are the children of His nation. (To be concluded) Gwangphun Gangmei, social research activist

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n 10th November 2017, local papers carried a news item on how the first phase of 4nos of 2-lane SARDP-NE road was mismanaged. IANS filed the story and therefore the content to which I am particularly referring to may or may not be the official version of authority concerned. Nonetheless, lest it is reacted to, allowing the story to remain unchallenged will give lease to misguiding the general public by camouflaging the culprits with such distortions. My attention is particularly drawn to para 3 as found in local daily dated 10.11.2017 and I quote “...private company Gayatri Constructions, which was awarded the work, spent six times more than the estimated cost just for earthwork..... This had led to a dispute between the authorities and the contractor, following which the latter abandoned the project.” Though the two sentences are self explanatory, it implies that the Contractor Gayatri Constructions resorted to incurring much higher expenditure for mere earthwork to the tune of six times more than the actual estimated cost. The second sentence implies that the ground achievements failed to commensurate the utilization of fund and that became the reason for alleged dispute between the contractor and the concerned authorities and the ultimate departure of the Contractor. At my initiatives, one of the projects was taken up and therefore I followed the subsequent developments. Nevertheless, I have no intention to vouch for Gayatri Constructions Company as though it is sinless nor do I know how sinful the Company is. What I know was that the Gayatri Constructions was fiercely hunted by cannibals in huge numbers the moment the company landed in Nagaland till it left Nagaland. For what? For kickbacks, what else. Who and who involved in that quest for illegal benefit? From top to bottom. The Contractor was forced to please people in authority. Who are these people in authority? Those who are running 10 governments within an area of just 16,579 sq.km. How was it possible for the rascals to resort to any damn method for extraction of money from the Contrac-

tor who is under the protection of the nodal authority which is no other than the National Highways Department under PWD, Nagaland? Yes, the Sate Govt. authorised the NH Deptt. of PWD to supervise and monitor the executions of all the 4 roads with the mandatory authority that any payment to Contractor would be on the basis of completion certificate so issued by the respective Divisional authorities. Therefore, the Contractor did not receive any payment outside the certification of the controlling authority, i.e. the State Govt. That being the system, it is not justifiable to pass the buck to Gayatri Constructions for the mismanagement of the first phase. Had not Nagaland Govt. issued completion certificates, the Contractor, no matter how articulate it may be, would not have drawn bills 6 times more than the estimated cost. The bigger onus lied with State Govt. as it tacitly allowed the Contractor to receive payments beyond what it deserved. Rather, such misuse of developmental fund has become an accepted tradition of the present day Govt. The Contractor Gayatri Constructions, a Hyderabad based company, came to prepare lifelines of road for our State. The contractor was kept at the disposal of the State Govt. to use the services of the company and to let it execute the given tasks within the given parameters in our interest. The saddest episode is that the State Govt. abused its power and connived with the Contractor to destroy the projects at the expense of the helpless villages is simply shocking. Whereas, after having exploited the contractor, the responsible authorities are directly or indirectly trying to shit upon the head of the contractor is similar to that of Ostrich’s hiding. To once again reap the harvest illegally, the State Govt. tried its best to seize these SARDP roads from NHIDCL by delaying the issue of Land Encumbrance Free certificates. Because of the greed of the State authorities, one working season is allowed to be wasted. How are we going to complete the projects within two and half years time schedule directed by Supreme Court of India is the worry now. Z. Lohe

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Dust from the roads have become a lifestyle

Sir,

Dimapurians face hassles every day as many unrepaired roads are teeming with potholes and dust. Although we would like to admit that we are used to it, in reality it gets extremely maddening. It is not only deteriorating old people’s health but all the commuters’ health in general, especially when the traffic is heavy. Asenla Pongener, Signal basti, Dimapur

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shot dead by Ryan school murder: Teen cow vigilantes ‘researched’ use of poison

Gurgaon, Nov 12 (AGENCIES): The 16year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolmate at Gurgaon’s Ryan International School searched the internet for various types of poison and how to use them before he executed the crime, multiple sources

associated with the probe told HT. He also looked up methods to remove fingerprints from the knife that he intended to use to commit murder, the sources added. The CBI, which is probing the case, reviewed

Black-out in 2/3rd of Dimapur

(From p-1) (b) Excess voltage: Electrical transformers transfer energy between circuits, switching energy from one voltage to another. But when flooded with too much electricity, the sudden surge can cause a transformer explosion. A chamber full of several gallons of mineral oil keeps the circuits cool, but given too much electricity, the circuits fry and melt, failing in a shower of sparks and setting the mineral oil aflame. Mineral oil, in turn, combusts explosively and rockets transformer scything into the air. But what can we do to prevent such explosions and loss? There may be a number of possibilities some of which are as follows: a. Specify short circuiting test during procurement

stage (the best option) b. Install Transformer protector. This is a passive mechanical system that is activated by the level of transformer tank internal pressure reached during a short circuit. At least two transformers can be simultaneously protected by one device. c. Install protective system based on the release of superheated water at 180 degrees C. d. Install protective systems based on the release of powder to suppress the fire and subsequent explosion. e. Install protective systems based on water and salts. f. Regularly monitor the condition of existing protective devices and monitor the general health of a transformer, especially for moisture ingress.

tion and could be sent to an observation home for children, is now certain about the sequence of events. Since the victim was car r ying a schoolbag, when the accused knifed his throat from the back the blood did not stain his uniform, the source said. The principal magistrate has appointed Nisha Saini, legal-cum-probation officer from the district child protection unit, to conduct a social investigation in the case and submit a report in 15 days. The accused is likely to be sent for psychiatric assessment as well. The report will help in preliminarily assessing his mental and physical state and help the board decide whether he should be tried as an adult. Following the horrific murder the central government came out with various guidelines and resolutions which irked the private institutions across the country. The private schools blamed the government of curbing on their freedom and held black ribbon day simultaneously across the country in protest against the central government’s interference on the freedom of the private institutions and schools.

Rahul Gandhi is on a three-day visit to Gujarat.

Ahmedabad, Nov 12 teers and activists of the (AGENCIES): Congress Congress party in Palanvice-president Rahul Gan- pur, North Gujarat where dhi said despite “differ- he is on a three-day camences with BJP and PM” paign leading his party’s the Congress will never Navsarjan Yatra. “disrespect the position of “Whatever we do, PM the way BJP used to do spot Modi’s faults or diswhile in opposition.” turb BJP, we won’t disreGandhi interacted spect PM’s position. When ies have been recovered. 12 with social media volun- Modi-ji was in the opposipeople were either rescued by local fishermen or swam across. B.TH/M.DIV/M.TH : CORRESPONDENCE The search operations Govt. Recognised & Accredited (National/International/Global). Housewife/ are still on and the NDRF Govt/Mission/Private employees can apply. Excellent notes provided. teams reached the spot Contact : Faith Theological College, Ura Villa Colony, with the directions of disCircuit House Area, Post Box-471, Dimapur, Nagaland. Mobile : 9436425173/9856319201/8837099195 trict collector B LakshmiNote : G.Th/B.Th/M.Div Regular Admission Going On. kantham. * Regular Class from November

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ACAUT Nagaland, PSAN and various students’ bodies have decided to go on a sit-in protest on Wednesday, the statement added. The organisation clarified that it was not against any individual, entity or political party and urged all Naga people to respect its objectives and extend support. Reminding the government to take more concrete measures to tackle corruption like setting up the Lokayukta, it said the people of Nagaland would not be convinced with “public

rhetoric, publicity stunts and statements in media”. ACAUT Nagaland also appealed to the Angami Public Organisation (APO) to exempt the Public Co-ordination Committee (PCC) spearheading the agitation from the purview of its ban as the sit-in protest would be confined to the New Secretariat Complex. APO on Saturday had declared that it would “not allow any kind of protest, agitation or disruption under its jurisdiction during the festive season.”

tion he used to speak with disrespect about PM,” he said, stressing that there is a “difference between us and them. No matter what Modi says about us, we’ll not go beyond a certain point as he is the Prime Minister.” “The position of the Prime Minister represents the people of India so we will never disrespect that position,” he added. He asked the party volunteers to use social media platforms to spread the message of Congress party, its ideology and values it stands for not and not for disrespecting the Prime Minister by using any bad language. He also said that most of the tweets from his official twitter handle are by himself except the routine ones like birthday wishes, which are posted by his team.

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): The second and final phase of the BharatNet project to provide high-speed broadband in all panchayats by March 2019 will be launched on Monday, according to an official announcement here. With optical fibre connectivity now available at 1 lakh gram panchayats under Phase I of the project, the Central government will sign MoUs with the states for staring BharatNet Phase II, a Communications Ministry release said on Sunday. “The national conference on signing of MoU with states and utilisation of network will be held in New Delhi on November 13 with states and service providers. “DoT (Department of Telecom) will sign Memoranda of Un-

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Yimchungru Students Union (YSU) Dimapur organized social work on November 10, at NSA market opposite Sato gas agency for the forthcoming Hornbill Night carnival festival which will commence from December 1 to 20. The main objective of the union to organize the festival is to provide platform for the entrepreneurs. Interested individual to set up stalls may contact at 9862579749/9089292180.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): Signalling a silent revolution underway in Maoist-affected areas of the country where internet data usage has crossed a record 400 gigabytes per day, state-run BSNL on Sunday said this achievement was a result of the central government’s strategy of setting up a robust mobile communication network in areas affected by the left-wing extremist violence. According to the telecom operator, the network was set up in a swift period of 18 months along with equipment manufacturer VNL, following a government decision in 2015. “It is heartening to note that data usage continues to rise every passing day,” a BSNL statement said here. “Riding high on availability of abundant data, citizens in Naxalite-hit (Maoist) districts across several states are now joining the mainstream with easy access to a host of government and financial services,” it said.

(From p-1) The public body said the intention of the government was clear that it did not want the Lokayukta to see the light of day. It also added that with elections round the corner and the Election Commission of India likely to announce the dates in December or January 2018, the only period within which the Lokayukta Bill could be passed or for the government to act on the issue was November or first half of December. Against this background,

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VIJAYWADA, Nov 12 (AGENCIES): At least 26 were feared dead after a boat carrying 38 people on board capsized at Pavitra Sangamam ghat in river Krishna on Sunday. Initial reports say that the death toll has already reached 26 and nine bod-

the CAPA report. Then there is the parking problem—where will the airlines park their A320s and B737s for night? “Airlines are already facing challenges securing overnight parking bays. This will become increasingly difficult with so many aircraft scheduled for induction over the next 5 years,” the report said. Kapil Kaul, CEO and director of CAPA-South Asia, terms it a “near-crisis situation”. “Preparing a realistic and executable plan for such massive airport infrastructure development will take a few years,” he said adding that India’s response to such a crisis like situ-ation continues to be ad hoc and inadequate. India will need to construct airports to handle an additional 500-600 million passengers by 2030. The 55 new airports that are estimated to be required by 2030 will need 150,000 to 200,000 acres of land to be allocated for their development. All of this will require USD36-45 billion of investment. “The $45 billion investment number assumes that the government will give land for airport development at subsidized rates,” said Kaul, adding that India urgently needs a new airport development framework.

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details of the searches the boy conducted on his mobile phone and laptop with regard to poisons and fingerprint smudging. “Investigators suspect that after killing the student by slitting his throat, the accused deliberately threw the weapon, a knife which he procured a day before the murder from Sohna, in the commode of the toilet where the incident took place on September 8,” said a CBI source. The CBI refused to formally offer any comment for the story. “Since the investigation is at a very sensitive stage, we would not like to offer any comment at this stage on any aspect of the probe,” said CBI spokesman Abhishek Dayal. The shopkeeper from whom the student allegedly procured the knife could not identify him. The accused could not identify the shopkeeper either but told investigators his was the shop from which he got the weapon. The CBI, which told Gurgaon’s Juvenile Justice Board headed by principal magistrate Davender Singh on Saturday that the accused was no longer required for questioning after a three-day interroga-

J ai p u r , N ov 1 2 (AGENCIES): A Muslim man transporting cows was allegedly shot dead by cow vigilantes and another was left injured on Friday in Alwar district of Rajasthan, where Haryana dairy farmer Pehlu Khan was lynched by a mob in April this year. The deceased, identified as Umar Khan, and his aide, Tahir Khan, were taking four cows in a pick-up truck from Alwar to Ghatmika village in Bharatpur district, when they were waylaid by a crowd near Govindgarh. The two persons were allegedly assaulted and shot at, leading to Umar Khan’s death. The cow vigilantes allegedly threw Umar Khan’s body on a railway track to show it as an accident. Police brought the body to the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital in Alwar on Saturday after it was damaged by a train running over it. The two men belong to the Meo Muslim community, which has a significant strength in the Mewat region spread over Rajasthan, Haryana and some parts of Uttar Pradesh. Umar Khan’s relatives and members of the Meo community have refused to accept the body from the hospital’s mortuary where it is kept at present.

MUMBAI, NOV 12 (AGENCIES): Major airports such as Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai are at the highest risk of saturation with increase in number of fliers+ . Smaller airports like Agartala, Dehradun, Guwahati, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Pune, Srinagar and Trichy are already operating beyond their design capacity. The Indian airport system is expected to exceed its maximum structural capacity+ by FY 2022 and this level could be breached earlier if the new airport projects are delayed. Maximum structural capacity is the maximum passengers an airport can handle if all the possible infrastructure and operational improvements are carried out. Beyond this, the only option would be to go for a new airport at a different site. For airlines, the big challenge would be getting arrival/departure time slots and parking bays. Indian carriers are expected to induct close to 350-400 aircraft over the next five years. “These aircraft will also have to fly somewhere. As metro airports become saturated, airlines will have to deploy more capacity to Tier 2 cities over the next 3 years due to slot constraints,” says

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in the near future,” the report titled ‘Ideate, Innovate, Implement: Invest in India,’ said. The report said that GST will have a significant impact on all aspects of business operating in the country, including supply chain, sourcing and distribution decisions, inventory costs and cash flows, pricing policy, accounting and transactions management. It also said that GST will have an impact on prices agreed for contracts entered under the pre-GST regime and proposed to be executed either partly or completely under the GST regime. “Also, introduction of

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try -- Desai Fruits & Vegetables, Citrus International, FarmLink and MilkLane -- deploying close to Rs 1,000 crore in alliance with institutional investors and high networth individuals. The Swiss-based Pioneering Ventures is an incubator and accelerator focused at the Indian agriculture and food supply chain space with the investment office in Zurich and operating companies in India. Erat said these fresh investments will flow not only into greenfield projects only but also for strategic acquisitions. The firms set up by the fund will systematically addresses the existing gaps and challenges in the food supply chains.

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Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI): Swiss-based Indian agriculture sector-focused accelerator fund Pioneering Ventures plans to deploy Rs 5,000 crore in the agriculture and food supply chain space in the country over the next five years and reach out to 1 million farmers. “So far we’ve deployed close to Rs 1,000 crore in India in many ventures. Over the next five years, we expect this to jump five-fold to Rs 5,000 crore. We are focusing on agriculture and food supply chains and sub-supply chains,” its partner Pablo Erat told PTI here over the weekend. Over the past decade, the fund has launched four companies in the coun-

Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI): Godrej Appliances, the consumer durables division of the Godrej group, plans to increase prices of its refrigerators and air-conditioners by 3-6 per cent due to higher input cost. “Commodity prices are hardening and therefore, there is a need to revisit price. We clearly foresee price increase. November and December are the two months where price increase will take place. Refrigerators and air-conditioners would get impacted the most and you will see there a price increase of 3-6 per cent,” Godrej Appliances Business Head and Executive VicePresident Kamal Nandi told PTI. He added that the price revision will depend on the content of raw material going into each of the product category and segment. Prices of steel have moved up by 10-15 per cent, plastics 6-7 per cent, copper 40-50 per cent, MDI -- a chemical which goes into foaming -- by over 140 per cent, since January this year. Besides, the tax inci-

Gurugram, Nov 12 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Sunday said the government has decided to inject more capital in state-owned banks to strengthen the banking system and spur economic growth. Last month, the government had unveiled a staggering Rs 2.11 lakh crore two-year road map to bolster NPA-hit public sector banks, which includes recapitalisation bonds, budgetary support and equity dilution. Addressing heads of state-owned banks at ‘PSB Manthan’ here, Jaitley said the government has decided to put in more capital from the Budget, through bonds and banks’ equity expansion and “therefore, it is the country which is virtually going to pay to keep the banking system in good health”. The finance minister assured the bankers who gathered here that “you won’t find us interfering” in commercial transactions, but “when the system is making all these changes and all these monetary contributions in order to strengthen the banking system, we want robust public sector banking system so that your ability to support growth itself increases”. He further said one of the focus areas banks

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finance ministry and recommended an “Islamic window” in conventional banks for gradual introduction of Sharia-compliant banking. “In our considered opinion, given the complexities of Islamic finance and various regulatory and supervisory challenges involved in the matter and also due to the fact that Indian banks have no experience in this field, Islamic banking may be introduced in India in a gradual manner. “Initially, a few simple products which are similar to conventional banking products may be considered for introduction through Islamic window of the conventional banks after necessary notification by the government,” it had said in a letter to the ministry. The letter further reads: “It is also our understanding that interest free banking for financial inclusion will require a proper process of the product being certified as Sharia complaint will be required both on the asset and liability side and the funds received under the interest free banking could not be mingled with other funds and therefore, this banking will have to be conducted under a separate window.”

NEW DELHI, Nov 12 (PTI): Debt-laden Air India has received a loan worth of Rs 1,500 crore from Bank of India to meet urgent working capital needs less than a month after floating a tender in this regard, an airline source said. For the second time in recent months, the flagship carrier has received loans from a public sector lender. Battling multiple headwinds, the disinvestmentbound airline has been working on ways to reduce its debt, including by way of selling non-core assets and expanding operations. The source said the airline has received Rs 1,500 crore loan from Bank of India after the tender for the amount was floated last month in order to meet “urgent” working capital needs. A query sent to Bank of India remained unanswered. A tender was issued by the carrier on October 18 in which it had sought government guarantee-backed short-term loans totalling up to Rs 1,500 crore to meet “its urgent working capital requirements”. Prior to that, the airline had borrowed around Rs 3,250 crore as short tenure loans from two lenders — IndusInd Bank and Punjab National Bank, sources had said. This loan too was for meeting urgent working capital needs and the tender was floated in September. In the last nearly three months, at least two public sector lenders — Bank of India and Punjab National Bank — have provided loans GST should entail a reduc- to the airline. tion in overall process on account of reduced tax costs,” ADMISSION GOING ON the report added.” Highlighting that a complex legal framework A-One Driving Corner DC Court Junction makes investors wary of Dimapur - 797112 investing in an otherwise promising market, the study Mob. No : 8257835961 suggested that government DP-11834 8132908305 urgently carry out effective judicial reforms. MODERN Making the biggest reDRIVING CENTER vamp of the new indirect Govt. recognized tax rate structure the GST Driving School Kohima Council on Friday decided Admission Going On to slash tax slabs of 178 items from 28 per cent to Fees Affordable 18 per cent, leaving only # 9862945334/7085190017 50 items, including sin and luxury goods, in the highest bracket.

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dence on refrigerators and ACs also increased when they were placed in the highest tax slab of 28 per cent under the goods and services tax (GST) regime from a tax rate of 23-25 per cent earlier. The company, however, had not made a price hike then, keeping the festive season in mind. Refrigerators and ACs together contribute around 75 per cent of the company’s total revenue at present. Godrej Appliances, which had clocked a turnover of Rs 3,300 crore, is eyeing a growth of 20 per cent this fiscal to touch Rs 4,000 crore. It plans to launch a slew of products across categories to drive growth. “During the first half, we have grown by more than 15 per cent, but for the second half, the growth will be much higher because there are a lot of launches that we have planned. They will start happening from the second half of this month till January. All this should drive much higher growth for our brand,” Nandi said, adding that they aim to grow over 20 per cent in the second half of the fiscal. With the growing demand and expanding portfolio, it aims to augment manufacturing capacity and is investing Rs 200 crore at its Shirwal plant.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): In a major move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided not to pursue a proposal for introduction of Islamic banking in the country. Replying to an RTI query, the central bank said the decision was taken after considering “the wider and equal opportunities” available to all citizens to access banking and financial services. Islamic or Sharia banking is a finance system based on the principles of not charging interest, which is prohibited under Islam. The issue of introduction of Islamic banking in India was examined by the RBI and the government of India, it said. “Taking into account, the wider and equal opportunities available to all citizens to access banking and financial services, it has been decided not to pursue the proposal further,” the central bank said in its reply to the RTI application filed by this PTI correspondent. The RBI was asked to provide details of steps being taken for the introduction of Islamic or ‘interestfree’ banking in India. Prime Minister Nar-

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3 Indian-origin killed in US, New Zealand and UK NEW YORK, NOV 12 (PTI): An Indian-origin owner of a motel was shot dead and four other people were injured in a shootout in the US state of North Carolina, police said. Akash R Talati, 40, who owned Knights Inn and Diamondz Gentlemen’s Club in Fayetteville city, was an innocent bystander when a man who had been escorted out of the club returned soon and exchanged gunfire with a security guard yesterday, police Detective Jamaal Littlejohn said. Police said they were called to the club at 1:51 A.M. on Saturday. Littlejohn said Markeese Dewitt, 23, of Fayetteville was shot four or five times and remained in serious condition at Cape Fear Valley Medical Centre, fayobserver.com reported. He said only Dewitt and the security guard exchanged gunfire and the others were bystanders. One of the victims was in a fair condition at the hospital. The two others were treated and released. Talati died at the hospital. Talati is reportedly from Anand in Gujarat. M E L B OU R NE : A 24-year-old Indian-origin woman was Sunday found killed with injuries on her body at her house in New Zealand’s Auckland city, media reports said. Arishma Archana

Singh, who lived with her three-year-old daughter and parents at the Maich road house, was found lying “in a pool of blood” on the floor of her bedroom in the early hours, NZ Herald reported. The woman, who worked as a child educator and had studied at the University of the South Pacific, may have been killed after disturbing an intruder or burglar, police said after launching a homicide investigation into the incident. LONDON: A 62-yearold Indian-origin woman in the UK has been killed in an alleged hit-and-run case involving at least three vehicles in Birmingham, police said. Krishna Devi Droch was hit as she crossed a junction in Handsworth area of the city on Thursday. She was declared dead at the scene by emergency services. Three persons arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released pending further investigation. A fourth person, a 47year-old man who handed himself in at a police station last night, was being questioned after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police believe that three cars were involved in the incident, one of which was later found burnt up.

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lerson said the United States and China had a frank exchange of views. The United States has angered China with freedom of navigation patrols close to Chinese-controlled islands, which have been continued by the Trump administration. In August, foreign ministers of Southeast Asia and China adopted a negotiating framework for a code of conduct in the South China Sea, a move they hailed as progress but one seen by critics as a tactic to buy China time to consolidate its maritime power. The framework seeks to advance a 2002 Declara-

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L o n d o n, N ov 1 2 (Agencies): Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said regional elections next month in Catalonia will help end “separatist havoc” in the north-eastern region. He addressed a campaign event on his first visit there since imposing direct rule on the region a fortnight ago. Defending his decision in Barcelona, he said he had “exhausted all roads” after the Catalan government’s unilateral declaration of independence last month. Several key Catalan leaders are currently being detained over the move. Some 750,000 people protested in Barcelona on Saturday against the ar-

rests, local police said. The crisis was sparked by a disputed referendum held in Catalonia in October, which had been barred by the Spanish courts. Catalan officials said the independence campaign won 92% of the vote, from a turnout of 43%. Many of those who were against independence did not cast votes, refusing to recognise the legitimacy of the referendum. The Spanish government responded to the referendum by dissolving the Catalan parliament, imposing direct rule, and calling a snap regional election on 21 December. Speaking at a campaign event in Barcelona for his Popular Party (PP) on Sunday, Mr Rajoy

called on the participation of the “silent majority” to “convert their voice into a vote”. “We must recover Catalonia from the havoc of separatism,” he added. Since the crackdown by Madrid, Catalonia’s sacked President Carles Puigdemont has gone into self-imposed exile in Belgium, and his top allies have been prosecuted. A lawyer whose firm represents two of his imprisoned former ministers told BBC News that their situation had been made worse by Mr Puigdemont’s decision to flee. Protesters in Barcelona on Saturday shone phone torches in unison at sunset, as calls were made to free eight Catalan ministers and two grassroots

34 IS suspects detained in Istanbul I s ta n bu l , N ov 1 2 (IANS): The Turkish police on Sunday detained at least 34 Islamic State (IS) suspects in counter-terrorism operations across the city. The suspects were reportedly planning to carry out attacks and had previously fought for the militant group, reports Xinhua news agency Digital material and documents linked to the group were also seized in the operations. The detainees will be deported following due procedures. A total of 82 foreigners were captured in Istanbul as IS suspects on Friday. On Thursday, 101 IS

suspects were arrested in Turkey’s capital Ankara following warrants issued for 245 people. Between October 22 and November 1, the police has launched anti-IS operations in 25 provinces across Turkey detaining 283 IS militants and seizing 66 improvised explosive devices. Since 2015, Turkey has suffered several deadly attacks that killed more than 300 people. According to the Turkish Justice Ministry, at least 780 people, including 350 foreigners, remain in detention, some of whom have been convicted, for suspected links to the IS group.

campaign leaders. They marched behind a banner declaring “We are a republic”, and carried placards that said the 10 Catalan detainees were political prisoners. The sacked former ministers are being investigated for alleged rebellion and sedition, while the two activists were arrested over a mass protest before the referendum. There were performances and speeches to the crowd. Protesters chanted “Puigdemont for president” and a cellist played a traditional Christmas carol, The Song of the Birds, which is associated with Catalans driven into political exile. The left-wing ERC party, a key ally of Mr Puigdemont, has announced that some of the prisoners, including party leader Oriol Junqueras, as well as some of the sacked ministers who also went to Belgium, will stand on its electoral list. However, the ERC has rejected a call from Mr Puigdemont to fight the election as part of a single pro-independence bloc with other parties - as they did in 2015. A recent opinion poll in Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia suggests that the ERC will win the biggest share of the vote in December. Mr Rajoy’s PP won just 8.5% of the vote in the last regional elections two years ago.

Dubai, Nov 12 (PTI): A 12-year-old Indian girl, who can sing songs in 80 languages, is trying to break the Guinness World Record in singing in most languages in one concert, according to a media report. Suchetha Satish, a grade seven student of The Indian High School in Dubai, will attempt to sing songs in 85 languages during the attempt scheduled for December 29, the Gulf News reported. The Dubai prodigy said she knows to sing songs in 80 languages, a skill she acquired in just over a year. Her plan is to learn at least five more songs in five different languages before she attempts to break the record, the report said. Hailing from Kerala, Suchetha already knew to sing in some Indian languages like Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil. She has also been singing English songs in school competitions. But it was only last year that Suchetha started singing in other foreign languages.

Myanmar troops systematically gang-raped Rohingya women: UN Dhaka, Nov 12 (Agencies): Myanmar soldiers “systematically targeted” Rohingya women for gangrape during violence against the minority Muslim community which triggered an exodus to Bangladesh, an UN special envoy said Sunday. Pramila Patten, a special representative of the UN Secretary-General on sexual violence in conflict, made the comments after visiting Bangladesh’s southeastern district of Cox’s Bazar where some 610,000 Rohingya have taken refuge in the last ten weeks, according to AFP. Many of these atrocities “could be crimes against humanity”, she said. “I heard horrific stories of rape and gang-rape, with many of the women and girls who died as a result of the rape,” Patten told reporters in Dhaka. “My observations point to a pattern of widespread atrocities, including sexual violence against Rohingya women and girls who have been systematically targeted on account of their ethnicity and religion.” The sexual violence in Myanmar’s northern state of Rakhine was “commanded, orchestrated and perpetrated by the armed forces of Myanmar”, she said. “The forms of sexual violence we consistently heard about from survivors include gang-rape

by multiple soldiers, forced public nudity and humiliation and sexual slavery in military captivity.” “One sur vivor described being held in captivity by the Myanmar armed forces for 45 days, during which time she was repeatedly raped. Others still bore visible scars, bruises and bite marks attesting to their ordeal,” Patten added. Deadly raids by Rohingya militants on Myanmar police posts on August 25 sparked ferocious reprisals against the community by the military in the mainly Buddhist nation. The special representative said others involved in the sexual violence include Myanmar border police and militias composed of Buddhists and other ethnic groups in Rakhine. Re f u ge e s a r e s t i l l streaming across the border from Rakhine into Bangladesh, where hundreds of thousands have settled in squalid camps. The UN now estimates the majority of the Rohingya once living in Rakhine -- previously estimated at around one million -- have fled a campaign of violence it has likened to ethnic cleansing. Patten said the sexual violence was a key reason behind the exodus and occurred in the context of “collective persecution” of the Rohingya.

Talks should lead to return of Rohingya: US WASHINGTON, Nov 12 (PTI): The talks between governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar should lead to voluntary return of Rohingya Muslims back to the Rakhine State, a senior US diplomat has said. The diplomat had recently led a high-level US delegation to Myanmar and Bangladesh, where he visited refugees camps and met officials. He had described the situation on the ground as “serious” and the scale of problem as “immense”. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is scheduled to visit Myanmar early next week to hold talks with both the civilian and military officials. Since August, more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslims have landed in neighbouring Bangladesh due to alleged atrocities by the security forces in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries of the world, has gone out of the way to provide shelter and humanitarian assistance to these Rohingya refugees. A move which was appreciated by the governments and the humanitarian and relief organisations from across the world.

Musharraf’s ‘grand alliance’ falls apart on second day

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (PTI): In a setback to Pakistan’s former dictator Pervez Musharraf, several parties have dissociated themselves from his Awami Ittehad alliance only a day after he announced the formation of a “grand alliance” of 23 parties. Two major partners of the alliance - the Pakistan Awami Tehrik and the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen - denied being part of the coalition headed by Musharraf, The News reported. Addressing media persons through video conferencing from Dubai on Friday, the 74-year-old former president had said all parties representing the Muhajir community should be

united. Musharraf, himself a Muhajir, had left Pakistan for Dubai in March last year after the interior ministry issued a notification to remove his name from the exit control list. Muhajirs are Urduspeaking people who migrated from India during the partition. The grand alliance named Pakistan Awami Ittehad is headed by Musharraf, while Iqbal Dar has been appointed as Secretary General. The Pakistan Awami Tehrik distanced from the alliance yesterday. Soon afterwards, Majlis Wahdate-Muslimeen (MWM) also denied being part of the alliance. “Neither anyone has

consulted us over an alliance nor any of our leaders attended meetings of any political or electoral alliance,” the paper quoted the MWM sources as saying. Sunni Ittehad Council Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza also clarified that his party’s alliance with Awami Ittehad is not meant for the election. He said the election politics will be done from the platform of grand alliance of Ahl-e-Sunnat parties i.e. ‘Nizam-e-Mustafa Muttahida Mahaz’. Musharraf thanked the alliance for appointing him as the chairman and announced that he would return to Pakistan soon, adding that he did not want any security when he does since the country’s situation is better now. The ex-army chief is facing a slew of court cases after returning from five years of self-exile in Dubai to contest the general elections in 2013 which he lost. Musharraf, who came to power in a bloodless coup in 1999, claimed that he was ready to face all charges as the courts are not under “Nawaz Sharif ’s control anymore”.

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PROJECT SEWAK BLOCK 9 & 10 DIMAPUR Dated: 11/11/2017

INFORMATION All the bonofide pattadars of block 9 and 10 whose land is under occupation of Project Sewak are requested to append their signature in the list of pattadars prepared for submission to the Court for filing a caste. The matter is most urgent to file case in the appropriate Court of Law. The pattadars list will be available at our union Finance Secy at tourist lodge Dimapur near NST. The signature to be appended on or before 18th of November 2017 without fail. Those who fail to oblige the request, the Union shall not be held responsible in future for any complaint and list as prepared shall be submitted for filing a case in the Court of Law. Your co operation shall be highly solicited. Sanju GS, Pattadars Union Project Sewak DC-2704

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Hanoi, Nov 12 (Agencies): U.S. President Donald Trump said on a visit to Vietnam on Sunday he was prepared to mediate between claimants to the South China Sea, where five countries contest China’s sweeping claims to the busy waterway. According to The Hindu, Vietnam has become the most vocal opponent of China’s claims and its construction and militarisation of artificial islands in the sea, through which about $3-trillion in goods pass each year. “If I can help mediate or arbitrate, please let me know,” Mr. Trump said in comments at the start of a meeting in Hanoi with Vietnam’s President, Tran Dai Quang. Mr. Trump acknowledged that China’s position on the South China Sea was a problem. “I’m a very good mediator and arbitrator,” he said. Vietnam has also reclaimed land around reefs and islets, but on nowhere near the same scale as China. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan also have claims in the sea. The South China Sea was discussed in Beijing on an earlier leg of Mr. Trump’s 12-day Asian tour and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Til-

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which begun in the year 1997 is in its 21st year anniversary and the pageant is made more auspicious since it is also will be a part of the Platinum Jubilee (75 years) celebrations of Zunheboto Town. Sümi legislators, high ranking bureaucrats-both retired and serving and other important personalities and public leaders will join in the celebra-

tion. The pageant is organized by the Sümi Totimi Hoho while the event is coordinated by Dr. Vihuto T. Asumi. Official choreographers for the event includes Viliho Chisho and Alica Jimomi, both former Miss Sümi. Reigning Miss Sümi and Miss Nagaland, Vilokali Jimomi, will all be coming together to

groom this year’s participants. Performing artistes for the event includes Alobo Naga, Abel T. Asumi, Aloto Sümi, Noghili Murumi, Inaholi Aye and other upcoming artistes. Amito N. Yepthomi and Viliho Chisho will be the comperes for the event. The event will showcase the designs of renowned Sümi designers.

for a live tour from 2007-08, while they last performed together at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. A new report has claimed that all five original members of The Spice Girls – Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Mel C and Geri Halliwell – have been taking part in secret talks about the group’s possible return since the summer, with a 2018 date now agreed for a reunion.

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ll five original members of the 1990s pop group are also said to have agreed to a one-off TV special, which will air next year. The Spice Girls have reportedly agreed to a reunion in 2018 which will see them record both a new album and a one-off TV special. The pop group originally formed in 1994, before splitting in 2000 following the recording of three studio albums. The group reunited

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5-star Spain thrash Costa Rica England eves keep Ashes series alive with draw

S y dn e y, N o v 1 2 (Agencies): England Women’s hopes of regaining the Ashes remain intact after they secured a draw in the one-off, day-night Test against holders Australia at North Sydney Oval. Captain Heather Knight led from the front with an obdurate 79 not out from 220 balls and Georgia Elwiss contributed an unbeaten 41 from 190 as the tourists reached 206-2, a lead of 38, before handshakes took place halfway Alvaro Morata is congratulated by his Spain teammates after scoring against Costa Rica. through the final session. England and Australia M A L A G A , N ov 1 2 The Real Madrid midfielder, pass for his former Valencia secured two points apiece, (Agencies): Spain’s who is from Malaga and teammate Alba to thrash meaning the hosts lead the stunning form under coach spent two impressive sea- past Costa Rica’s stand-in Julen Lopetegui continued sons playing at La Rosaleda goalkeeper Danny Carvajal as David Silva scored twice before moving to Madrid, in the sixth minute. in a 5-0 friendly thrashing was given a standing ovation Carvajal was deputising of Costa Rica in Malaga on as he left the pitch. for the injured Real Madrid Saturday. Lopetegui opted to goalkeeper Keylor Navas New Delhi, Nov 12 Andres Iniesta, Jordi rest Manchester United and had a torrid night. He (IANS): Star grappler SuAlba and Alvaro Morata goalkeeper David de Gea, spilled a Silva shot into the shil Kumar on Sunday conalso netted in a one-sided instead handing a first team path of Morata for Spain’s firmed his participation display from the 2010 world debut to Athletic Bilbao second midway through the in the National Wrestling Championship at Indore champions. goalkeeper Kepa Arriza- first half. The only negative for balaga, but otherwise played Silva’s tidy finish from from November 15. The double Olympic Spain was the sight of local a familiar-looking team to a narrow angle made it 3-0 medalist will represent Railhero Isco being asked to be the side that swept to the top early in the second half, substituted after being hit of their World Cup qualify- before shots from distance ways. “I am currently in with a tough tackle from ing group. Silva, Isco and by Iniesta and Silva again my best shape mentally and physically and have started Costa Rica defender Kend- Iniesta combined to stun- sealed the rout. all Waston, who was imme- ning effect throughout the Spain next travel to enjoying wrestling on comdiately hauled off after being game, with the Manchester World Cup hosts Russia on petitive level. Wrestling fans will see a re-energised Sushil booked for the challenge. City midfielder laying on the Tuesday.

multi-format series 6-4 heading into the three Twenty20 internationals. England must earn at least five points from those matches to regain the Ashes - two wins and a tie or washout is the minimum requirement - with a solitary victory for Australia taking them to an unassailable eight points. Rachael Haynes’ side would have been eyeing wrapping up a series win on day four of the Test, having begun it with a lead of 128 thanks chiefly to Ellyse Perry’s double ton. Australia boosted their chances of victory when

they dismissed England openers Tammy Beaumont (37) and Lauren Winfield (34) - the pair having taken their first-wicket partnership from an overnight to 40 to 71. Beaumont was bowled by a beauty from leg-spinner Amanda-Jade Wellington - the delivery pitching on middle stump and then turning to hit off - with Winfield then pinned lbw by seamer Tahlia McGrath with the score on 89. Knight and Elwiss blunted Australia’s attack from that point, though, seeing off the second new ball during an unbroken

England’s Heather Knight and Georgia Elwiss during the Women’s Ashes Test.

third-wicket stand of 117 the skipper’s fifty backing up her first-innings 62. Knight and Elwiss’ sketchy running provided the only real moments of

Sushil to take part in national championship

Olivier Giroud to miss Germany match due to muscle injury Paris, Nov 12 (IANS): French striker Olivier Giroud will miss next week’s international football friendly against world champion Germany due to a muscle injury to the right adductor, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Sunday. “Victim of a minor muscle injury to the right adductor during the match of France vs Wales, Olivier Giroud spent Saturday in Rambouillet receiving additional checks that confirmed clinical impression,” said FFF on its official website, reports Xinhua news agency. Giroud scored France’s second goal in Friday’s 2-0 victory over Wales at Stade de France, his 29th in total for Les Bleus. France will visit Germany in Cologne on Tuesday. It will be a repetition of last year’s Euro semifinal where France won 2-0 on Griezmann’s brace. Head coach Didier Deschamps named a 24-member squad for these two friendlies.

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will represent Railways in the 74kg weight category from team A and B respectively. A trial was held on Saturday between Sushil and Dinesh to confirm Sushil’s place for the nationals. In the trial session, Dinesh gave a walkover to Sushil. Dinesh has been a national junior champion and has earlier represented team Dilli Veer in the first season of the PWL.

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It has been 3 years since you left this world for a better place there you will remain forever. "You are in our hearts always" Loving Children and relatives

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2nd open night badminton tourney

D i ma p u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): The 2nd Shri Manik Bhattacharjee memorial open night badminton tournament will be held from December 15-17 at Pranab Vidyapith Higher Secondary School, Dimapur. The singles tournament, which is open only for boys, will be played in two groups- Group A: 1016 years and Group B: 17 years and above. The entry fee for the tournament is Rs.300. Fo r d e t a i l s, c o n tact 9774745422 or 7005576082.

Kumar at the nationals and later at the Pro Wrestling League (PWL),” Sushil said in a statement. This year’s National Wrestling Championship has become the centre of attraction from the sporting point of view with the participation of Sushil along with many other stars of the Indian squad set to represent various teams. Apart from Sushil, Praveen Rana and Dinesh

concern - Elwiss dirtying her jumper on one occasion as she dived to make her ground moments before Alyssa Healy whipped off the bails.

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ne year has passed since you left us for your heavenly abode. We are still in pain and not a single day passes by without thinking of all your memories that you left us behind. Your short life on earth with us was a blessing and a treasure that will remain in our hearts forever.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Through this column, we, the bereaved family would like to convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us physically, spiritually, financially, materially and morally during the prolonged illness and untimely demise of LATE KHUNGO, who left us on 20th October, 2017 to be with the Lord in His eternal home. We are deeply indebted yet words are inadequate to express our thankfulness to each and every individuals, churches, societies and all well wishers. May Born on 03.01.1936 the Lord, Almighty God bless you abundantly. Died on 20.10.2017 We owe our special thanks to : 1. Shri. L. Khumo, Hon’ble Parliamentary Secretary, Land Revenue, Village Guards & Women Resource Development. 2. Shri. P. Longon, Hon’ble Member, Nagaland Legislative Assembly. 3. Dr. Benjong Lam 4. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Tuensang 5. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, 3rd NAP, Tuensang 6. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Dimapur 7. Khiamniungan Baptist Church, Kohima 8. Pang Baptist Church 9. Kengnyu Baptist Church 10. Thonoknyu Town Baptist Church 11. Khiamniungan Union Tuensang 12. Hakushang Sector Union 13. Pang Citizen Union K-3726

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Lt. KEDUKHROU (AKHROLE) VENUH (25/10/1955 - 05/11/2017)

There are no words that can adequately convey our heartfelt thanks to all those who provided spiritual, emotional and practical support during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Lt. KEDUKHROU (AKHROLE) VENUH. To those who helped in any way, your contributions made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May our Almighty God bless you far more abundantly than all you can even ask or think. Ephesian 3:20. K-3725

Loving husband, children, grandchildren, in-laws and relatives.

Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, financial and materially at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Zubenthung Tungoe (Ezekiel) who passed away for his heavenly abode on 06-11-2017 at Sangtamtilla Village Dimapur. We convey our special appreciation to :1. Shri. Paiwang Konyak, Parl. Secretary Transport, Nagaland. 2. Shri. S.Hukavi Zhimomi, Parl. Secy., Jail, Sc & Tech and NKVIB, Nagaland. 3. Drivers and Bodyguard of Parliamentary Secretary Transport. 4. Shri. Vihoto Achumi Contractor. 5. Sangtamtilla Village Councils. 6. All the Department of Sangtamtilla Baptist Lithro. 7. Sangtamtilla Ao Baptist Arogo. 8. Sangtamtilla Chang Baptist Church. 9. Nagamese Baptist Church Sangtamtilla. 10. P.I.S Bible College Sangtamtilla. 11. Tsithrongse Village. 12. Staffs of G.M.S Rangapahar. 13. New Changsu Village Union, Dimapur. 14. Friends and well wishers of Police New Reserve Kohima. 15. Neighbours, friends and well wishers. We apologize for our inability to thank each and every person individually but it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Thanking you Loving Parents, brother, sisters, in-laws, cousins and relatives

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TOWNSVILLE, Nov 12 (Agencies): England seamer Jake Ball is expected to be fit and available for the first Ashes Test against Australia later this month, coach Trevor Bayliss said on Sunday. Ball sprained his ankle while bowling in last week’s tour game against a Cricket Australia XI. “There could be a possibility he would be right for the next game but we will probably let him go there and make sure he is right for selection for the first Test,” Bayliss told reporters in Townsville. “At least he will be available for the first Test. Whether we pick him or not, we have got to make that decision once we get closer. He should be right in that 7-10 day time frame, he’s fairly confident.”

Words are inadequate to express our gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, churches and communities who stood by us and supported our family in every possible ways at the sudden demise of our beloved Late Yekivi Swu on 6th November, 2017. Though we are unable to thank each and everyone of you individually, it is our humble prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. K-3727

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Ireland hold Denmark in first-leg

Denmark’s Yussuf Poulsen heads at goal in the final minutes of World Cup play-off first leg against Ireland in Copenhagen.

COPENHAGEN, Nov 12 (Agencies): The Republic of Ireland and Denmark played out a drab 0-0 draw in the first leg of their World Cup play-off in Copenhagen on Saturday. The closest either side came to a goal was when Pione Sisto fired wide in the first half for the hosts, while Yussuf Poulsen saw a 90th-minute header saved by Darren Randolph.

Both sides will be satisfied with the result, as Martin O’Neill’s Irish now know victory in Dublin on Tuesday would secure a first World Cup appearance since 2002, but an away goal for the Danes could prove decisive after this clean sheet. Denmark coach Age Hareide left striker Nicklas Bendtner on the bench in favour of Feyenoord’s Ni-

1st Nagaland Olympics from December 13-19 Dimapur, Nov 12 (NPN): The 1st Nagaland Olympics, organised by Nagaland Olympics Association (NOA) and sponsored by Government of Nagaland, will be held from December 13-19 at Dimapur. The disciplines to be conducted during the meet are athletics, archery, boxing, badminton, football, lawn tennis, Sepak takraw, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling and wushu. Each discipline will be conducted by the respective affiliated state sports associations under the supervision of the technical committee of the games, informed MP Lok Sabha and president, Nagaland Olympics Association, Neiphiu Rio in a press release. The Deputy Commissioners of the districts, who are also the chairmen of the district sports councils, have been given the responsibility for their respective district contingents. The president informed that the organising committee will sanction a preparatory grant to each district for selection, training, uniforms, kits and travel arrangements to and from the event. All the district contingents have been asked to send the name of the flag bearer with details of her/his achievements/bio data and the full list of participants along with 2 passport size photos to the organizing committee, latest by November 30. The association has also informed the contingents to send the names of the officials latest by November 15. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be given in all the categories and there will be overall champion trophies for the top three contingents as per the final medals tally. The organizing committee will provide accommodation, food and local transport for the contingents, however, the participants are asked to bring their own playing kits and team uniforms, bedding and mosquito net.

colai Jorgensen. Irish manager O’Neill made just one change from the team that beat Wales 1-0 to snatch second place in qualifying Group D last month, bringing in Bristol City midfielder Callum O’Dowda to replace the suspended David Meyler. The hosts star ted strongly and could have taken the lead in the 11th minute when Randolph

saved Danish left-back Jens Larsen’s volley, before quickly getting back to his feet to hold onto Andreas Cornelius’ follow-up effort. Sloppy defending from Ireland skipper Ciaran Clark gave the ball straight to Christian Eriksen and West Ham United keeper Randolph could only palm the midfielder’s effort back into the middle, but Sisto fired the rebound wide with the goal gaping. But the visitors grew into the game as the first half wore on and Cyrus Christie was denied by the onrushing Kasper Schmeichel after bursting into the area with an enterprising run from full-back. Ireland continued to sit deep and frustrate Denmark, who finished second to Poland in Group E, after the break. Hareide threw on former Arsenal man Bendtner with less than 20 minutes to go as the home side went in search of a lead to take to Lansdowne Road. The Danes had a late rally, with RB Leipzig forward Poulsen drawing a save from Randolph after climbing above the away defence to power a header towards goal, but Ireland held on.

Ronaldo better than Messi: Fernando Alonso

Sao Paulo, Nov 12 (IANS): Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso said Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is a better footballer than Lionel Messi. “I was born to be a Real Madrid fan,” the 36-year-old was quoted as saying by Spanish website Marca. “For me, Cristiano is better than Messi. Of course, Messi is an incredible talent but as a Real Madrid fan, I’m only interested in Los Blancos players,” Alonso added. The Spaniard also said he likes to watch football in his free time and is a big fan of Real Madrid defenders Marcelo and Casemiro. “I still love football a lot and try to play it sometimes too but above all, I most enjoy watching on TV,” the McLaren-Honda driver said. “As I said, I’m a big fan of Real Madrid and really like Marcelo and Casemiro, two great Brazilians who play for the club,” Alonso added. Alonso, who has 97 podium finishes to his name, said Brazil are favourites for him to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Advani wins 17th world title

Doha, Nov 12 (PTI): Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani Sunday clinched his 17th world title after he thrashed his arch-rival Mike Russell of England in the IBSF World Billiards Championship here. Advani beat Russell 6-2 (0-155, 150-128, 92-151, 151-0, 151-6, 151-0, 150-58, 150-21) to defend the 150-up format title he had won in Bengaluru last year. The Indian did not have an ideal start to the best-of11 summit clash as Russell drew first blood with a well-

The Englishman bounced back with breaks of 84 and 67 to win what was going to be the last frame to his name in the final. From the fourth frame, the Indian was a transformed player. Advani, winner of maximum number of world titles in any sport by an Indian, increased his total by one more as he dominated Pankaj Advani the remainder of the final. He clinically concrafted break of 155. Advani drew parity structed lethal breaks of in the next frame but still 151, 151, 151, 145 and 110 seemed to be looking for his to completely dismantle his longstanding rival. best to arrive.

Delhi coach Miguel bats for nine-month ISL Kolkata, Nov 12 (IANS): Delhi Dynamos coach Miguel Angel Portugal on Sunday expressed the desire to see the Indian Super League (ISL) expanded further to a nine-month affair from next season. “Now the league is better. More teams which means it will be more competitive. It’s growing every year which is good for the country. I hope next season the duration of the league increases to nine months,” he told reporters on Sunday. Miguel made light of star signing Kalu Uche’s unavailability for their opener against FC Pune City on November 22. The Nigerian picked up a knock last week and has been rested by the Dynamos to recover for their game next week. “There was a little injury but he is fine and will be available for the first match. He had a groin in-

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jury,” the former Spain midfielder said. Indian players are pretty good, according to the Dynamos coach. Quizzed about his thoughts on the first match against Pune City FC, he said, “I know their team. I know Lucca who played in Atletico Paranaense with me. Marcelinho is a former Delhi Dynamos player. (Ranko) Popovic plays his team in a 4-3-3 formation. I want a winning

mentality in my team.” Miguel said his team will play possession-based football but just not for the sake of it but to score goals and keep the opposition defenders on tenterhooks. “I like possession but the reason is for better finishing for goals. We don’t want possession for our enjoyment. It depends on the opponent as well. If you have possession you can control the game. Its very important,” the Delhi Dynamos coach said. “But the most important is to score goals. In football you cannot stick to one tactic. I compete for winning. Ball possession is important for winning not for enjoyment,” Miguel added. The former Real Madrid B team coach mentioned that he tried to lure Javi Lara to join his side but the Spaniard, who played for ATK last season, wasn’t keen to return to India.

Ram Bahadur with his medal, trophy and certificate. Bahadur, a student of Assam Rifles Public School, Medziphema won gold medal at the 2nd Asian Taekwondo Championship held at DTPR Indoor Stadium, Guwahati from October 26-30.

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