November 13, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 338

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

No deal on UK’s exit from bloc: EU’s Brexit negotiator Barnier

Manchester derby: City thrash United 3-1

May Day meant for labourers, not office-goers: Biplab Deb

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

northeast, Page 4

Plight of organic farmers

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): In October this year, the tiny Himalayan State of Sikkim was declared as India’s first organic State

by United Nations for its farming policies that benefitted over 66,000 farmers.

According to World Future Council, tourism in the State had also increased by 50% between 2014 and 2017.

Like Sikkim, Nagaland is also predominantly hilly and blessed with favourable conditions, but the picture is a stark contrast as local farmers continue to fend for themselves. Though there is a thin silver lining with cooperative societies like Green Shelves Agri Produce and Marketing Cooperative Society trying to ameliorate the condition of local farmers, there is still a lot left desired on various fronts.

Talking to Nagaland Post after the brief inauguration of a farmers’ store by Green Shelves Agri Produce and Marketing Cooperative Society at Lhomithi village on Monday, society chairman Bumo Chang underlined the following challenges that needed to be addressed for local farmers

Govt sets up panel to monitor SUH

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Government of Nagaland has constituted a state level committee for monitoring progress of Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH), a component of National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) with immediate effect.

According to an official bulletin, a four-member committee would be headed

by Banuo Z Jamir, IAS (Rtd) as chairperson with following members: secretary, urban development department; APO president Dr. Kepelhusie Terhuja, and NK Keny, social worker.

Fuel prices dip further NEW DELHI, NOV 12 (AGENCIES): On the back of falling crude oil prices, state-run oil marketing companies slashed the prices of petrol and diesel by 17 paise and 15 paise, respectively.

This is the fourth straight week when fuel prices have been cut.

A litre of petrol now costs Rs 77.56 in Delhi, Rs 83.07 in Mumbai, Rs 80.56 in Chennai, Rs 78.18 in Bengaluru and Rs 79.49 in Kolkata. In Dimapur, a litre of petrol was Rs. 73.43 and diesel was Rs. 67.91 on Monday while in the state capital Kohima, petrol price was Rs. 74.25 per litre and diesel was Rs. 68.53 per litre.

This is it!

“Soon we will be changing the name of Taj Mahal to sound more Indian.”

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Dr. M. Chuba Ao inaugurating the Farmers’ Market. Organic produce for sale in the market. (NP)

to gain a better a foothold in the market.

Lack of transport: One aspect that has been a major deterrent is lack of proper transport facilities. Very little has been done to enable local organic farmers from far-flung areas to transport their agricultural produce. To address this, Bumo suggested that the government could consider transporting around 300 kg of their produce via NST buses every day. He added that his cooperative society was also contemplating to initiate transportation to help farmers.

Inadequate storage facilities: As organic produce

generally last for about two to three days, lack of cold storage facilities resulted in tonnes of agricultural produce getting decomposed, thereby leading to huge losses for the farmers. Cold storage was imperative for storing in case produces were not sold out on a given day, he stressed.

Pathetic roads: Citing Peren as an example, Bumo said a distance of around 70 km should ideally take about one-and-a-half to two hours to cover, but bad roads had made transportation cumbersome, time-consuming and very expensive for farmers. He said the distance

should not take five to seven hours like now.

No sufficient patronage from locals: Calling for more patronage to local farmers, Bumo quipped “We should not blame the government but ourselves.”

He urged locals to support the farmers by “eating local, buying local and supporting local.” Earlier in the day, the farmers’ market housed at a building provided by MARCOFED was inaugurated by Nagaland State Co-operative Marketing & Consumers Federation Ltd (MARCOFED) chairman Dr M Chuba Ao.

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Ready to resume CF, says Khangoled NSCN (K) D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Khango Konyakled NSCN (K) Monday said that the group was ready to resume the cease-fire agreement with the Government of India (GoI).

In a press note, NSCN (K) MIP claimed that GoI had responded positively through NGBF and NMA that it was more than happy to have NSCN (K) return to the peace process as it was the outfit which had unilaterally walked out of the ceasefire signed by both the parties in 2001.

In response to the appeal of GoI, the state government and Naga people, MIP said NSCN (K) was prepared to resume the abrogated ceasefire and pursue the Naga political issue with GoI. However, MIP warned that the bid to undermine its legitimacy by giving recognition to the group that was signatory to Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) in Myanmar could be very dangerous and damaging to the Naga political issue.

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Union minister Ananth Kumar dies

BENGALURU, NOV 12 (PTI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister and longtime BJP leader Ananth Kumar died at a private hospital here in the early hours of Monday after battling lung cancer for several months. He was 59.

The Bangalore South MP, who returned home in October after undergoing treatment in the US and Britain, breathed his last around 2 am with his wife Tejaswini and two daughters by his side, BR Nagaraj, chairperson of the board of trustees of Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, told PTI. The Union minister, who passed away from complications following cancer and infection, had been on the ventilator in the Intensive Care Unit for the last few days, his office said in a statement.

His mortal remains will be kept at his residence here the entire day Monday and the last rites will be performed Tuesday, the Karnataka unit of the BJP said.

The body will be taken to the state BJP office and the National College ground, which falls in his constituency, before the

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Ananth Kumar (File)

funeral at Chamarajapete crematorium, it said. The national flag will fly at half mast throughout the country on Monday as a mark of respect to Kumar, the Home Ministry announced in Delhi.

The Karnataka government has declared three-day state mourning and a holiday on Monday as a mark of respect to the leader, a staunch RSS idealogue who was the first person to speak in Kannada in the United Nations.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and leaders across the political spectrum condoled the death of the death of the six-time parliamentarian.

Nagaland governor, PB Acharya, and chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, have also expressed deep shock and pain over the demise of union minister Ananth Kumar.

In a condolence to Mrs. Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, the governor said late Ananth Kumar was his personal friend and had brotherly affection. Acharya said since long time they knew each other as comrades in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), adding that it was a personal loss to him.

With his untimely demise, the governor said people of the Country in general and Karnataka State in particular have lost a tall and prominent young leader.

Achar ya conveyed heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty to grant strength and solace to bear the irreparable loss.

CM: Condoling the demise of union minister Ananth Kumar, the state chief minister Neiphiu Rio sais said late Ananth Kumar was an able administrator and excelled in the Ministries he handled.

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Patton in poll-bound Rajasthan 70% turnout in phase-I of C’garh polls Kolkata NL House staff protest re-appointment

Deputy CM, Y. Patton with Satish Valankar and Dr. Arun Chaturvedi at BJP Hq, Jaipur.

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Nagaland deputy chief minister and leader of state BJP legislature party, Y Patton visited the pollbound Rajasthan on November 12, 2018 to witness the poll preparedness.

According to media cell deputy CM’s office, Patton met BJP national joint general secretary (org) Satish Valankar, who is also in-charge of West zone.

Patton discussed election related matter and strategy with Valankar and Ra-

jasthan minister Dr. Arun Chaturvedi.

On behalf of BJP Nagaland, Patton assured the party leadership that members of state BJP unit would shoulder any assignments and responsibilities if entrusted by the party during the electioneering process.

He expressed confidence that BJP would retain power in Rajasthan and congratulated Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje for successfully leading BJP government.

NEW DELHI, NOV 12 (PTI): Around 70 per cent voter turnout was registered in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, the Election Commission said Monday.

The turnout is likely to go up as the final figures are yet to be received, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha said. In the corresponding constituencies, a turnout of 75.06 per cent was recorded in the 2013 elections, he said.

“In 10 of the 18 constituencies which went for polls today (Monday), elections were held up to 3 pm.

In the rest, it was up to 5 pm ... since there were queues in several polling stations, the exact number of votes polled will be known later ... it may match or surpass the 2013 figures,” Sinha told a press conference.

In the first phase, voting was held in 18 of the 90 Assembly seats in Chhattisgarh. 190 candidates are

in the fray and as many as 4,336 polling booths have been set up and 19,079 polling personnel deployed there. Till 5.30 pm, the overall voter turnout was 58.55 per cent, the EC said.

Giving the break-up, the poll panel said a voter turnout of 61.47 per cent was recorded in Kondagaon, 63.51 per cent in Keshkal, 62 per cent in Kanker, 58 per cent in Bastar, 49 per cent in Dantewada, 70.14 per cent in Khairagarh, 71 per cent in Dongargarh, 71 per cent in Dongargaon and 72 per cent in the Khujji constituency.

Of the 18 seats, 12 were reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and one was for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

Thirty one EVMs and 51 VVPAT machines were replaced due to technical snags, a poll official said.

The second phase of polling in 72 seats will be held on November 20 and the results will be announced

on December 11.

This time, the coalition between Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), former chief minister Ajit Jogi’s JCC(J) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) has added another dimension to the electoral politics of Chhattisgarh which is generally a two-way fight between the BJP and Congress.

Meanwhile, polling day also saw an encounter between security personnel and Naxals in Bijapur and a bombing in Dantewada.

Five CoBRA personnel were injured in two separate encounters with ultras in Pamed police station area of Bijapur district, police said.

An improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated early Monday morning in Katekalyan area of Dantewada district by Naxals, but no harm was reported, poll officials in Raipur said.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 12 (NPN): In the backdrop of the State government’s move to reinstate contingency-paid darwan Murari Jha at Nagaland House, Kolkata, 19 staff of the house submitted a representation to home commissioner expressing their displeasure over the reappointment of Jha. The representation stated that government servants were liable to maintain absolute integrity that came with their posts, while also adhering to certain standard of conduct, both in official and private capacities.

However, the charge of misconduct against Jha required immediate action on the part of the State government, the staff emphasised.

Highlighting his previous misconduct, the repre-

Fake news spreading due to ‘rising tide of nationalism’: Report LONDON, NOV 12 (PTI): People in India share fake news stories with nationalistic messages for “nation building” purposes without any attempt at fact-checking a report, according to a BBC research released on Monday.

The findings come from extensive research in India, Kenya, and Nigeria into the way ordinary citizens engage with and spread fake news, the British public broadcaster said.

According to the report, there is also an overlap of fake news sources on Twitter and support networks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The report, analysing the spread of fake news from the perspective of ordinary citizens, suggests an “overlap between fake news and pro-Modi political activity” in India.

The BBC said its first published study, providing an in-depth understanding of how fake news and disinformation are spreading within encrypted

chat apps, reveals that emotion is trumping reason when it comes to sharing news.

“Whilst most discussion in the media has focused on ‘fake news’ in the West, this piece of research gives strong evidence that a serious set of problems are emerging in the rest of the world where the idea of nation-building is trumping the truth when it comes to sharing stories on social media,” said Jamie Angus, Director, BBC World Service Group.

As part of the extensive research using big data and analytics, the BBC found that in Indian Twitter networks, known right wing sources of fake news seemed more closely aligned than left wing sources.

“This allows right leaning fake news to spread faster and wider than left leaning fake news,” notes the extensive research carried out by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the three countries.

The research forms part of the BBC Beyond Fake News project, a new international anti-disinformation initiative of programmes and discussions, which launches this week.

The research revealed that fake news was being unwittingly spread by people across India, Kenya, and Nigeria as they forward messages in the hope that someone else will check the truth of the story for them.

“In India people are reluctant to share messages which they think might incite violence, but feel duty bound to share nationalistic messages,” the research notes.

“Fake news stories about India’s progress, Hindu power and revival of lost Hindu glory are being shared widely without any attempt at factchecking. In sharing these messages, people feel like they are nation building,” it adds.

“At the heart of this research is the question of why ordinary people are sharing

fake news, even while they claim to be worried about the way fake stories spread.

“This report combines in-depth qualitative and ethnographic techniques with digital network analysis and big data techniques to explore the fake news phenomenon in India, Kenya, and Nigeria from multiple angles,” said Santanu Chakrabarti, Head of Audience Research, BBC World Service.

Chakrabar ti said the project was one of the first in these countries to properly understand fake news as a technologically driven social phenomenon.

As part of a generational analysis, it reveals that young people are identifying along nationalistic lines, and this is driving their sharing behaviour as much as it is the older generation.

The research suggests that a significant amount of fake stories being shared are not written articles, but images

and memes.

The report explains in depth how the nature of social media platforms, combined with the challenge people face in coping with the amount of information online, leads to the spread of fake news being carried through visual media.

The report comes on the same day when social media giants like Facebook, Google and Twitter are to appear together to talk about the impact of fake news on their platforms in Delhi, to be broadcast on BBC World News.

Among some of its wider findings, the report found that a sense of duty is behind the spread of fake news in Kenya and Nigeria rather than being motivated by a duty to “nation build” like in India.

The report examines networks within Twitter and analyses how people are sharing encrypted messaging apps, after users gave the BBC unprecedented access to their phones.

sentation recalled that Jha was appointed as a daily wage contingency-paid darwan on May 25, 2007 in the deputy resident commissioner’s (DRC) office, Kolkata and served for nine years, until his service was terminated on May 17, 2016 due to “misconduct” and “fraud” committed on the guests of Nagaland House.

However, it said Jha was re-appointed on June 8, 2016 with an undertaking that action would be initiated against him, if found guilty again.

It added that in 2017, a year after the undertaking, Jha was arrested on fraud charges and detained by the railway police at Kolkata May 20, 2017 under Section 143 and subsequently the DRC, Kolkata terminated his service once again on May 24, 2017.

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Kongan village bans mining activities DIMAPUR, NOV 12 (NPN): Kongan Village Council (KVC) Monday declared complete ban on all mining activities within Kongan land starting November 20, 2018.

In a joint statement, KVC chairman H Menlong Konyak, N Konang Angh, Pongyong Angh, Longme Konyak GB, T Yamyap Konyak GB, Amao Konyak GB, S Longmoi Konyak GB and KVSU president S Kampa Konyak, said that decision to impose ban on mining activities was taken in the larger interest of the Konyaks.

They also said that declaration had been initiated since the present coal mining activity was hampering the proposed National Highway survey that connects Mon district with Assam.

In this regard, the KVC has directed that all labour and machineries be withdrawn from Kongan soil within the stimulated time.

KVC also directed all coal mining contractors and land owners to strictly comply with its directives so as to deliver road connectivity to the entire Konyak populace.

The council warned that it should not be held responsible for any untoward situation that could occur on non-compliance to its directives/declaration, adding that this concern individual would be solely held responsible for any untoward eventualities.

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Diversity is our strength: Kenye

DIMAPUR: : Rajya Sabha MP, K.G. Kenye, said that diversity was the strength and beauty of the Nation. If any leader does not accept this, they do not qualify as leaders of the state, he asserted.

According to a press release by PRO to the MP (RS), Kenye was addressing the Indian International Model of United Nations (IIMUN) Nagaland Chapter at Living Stone Foundation Hr. Secondary School, Dimapur, on November 9 and 10.

Highlighting the North East region of India, he said the region was involved in World War I and its second contact with the world was during the Battle of Kohima. So, the two major connections that the NE had with the world involved destruction.

On the subject of climate change, he lamented that man was a very destructive creature and it fall into traps before it understands consequences and disadvantages. He added that exploiting of natural

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resources had put society on the path of the destruction of its own home.

Stressing on unity of the Nation, Kenye said it was important to strengthen unity and the people should give more of their time to the nation.

On trade, commerce and economics, Kenye said that “South East Asia is already determined and iden-

tified as the next the commercial hub of the world”.

He pointed out that India was a major player in this shift of financial capital of the world.

Kenye also cautioned the gathering recalling an instance where 2191 people were massacred within six hours in Jodi road on February 18, 1983 just before the NRC was to be imple-

mented. He expressed apprehension about issues like these appearing again adding that it may spiral out of control with the potential to disintegrate the country.

On Article 371(A) in Nagaland, Kenye pointed out that it accords special provision to the State in the Constitution of the country, and he wished that these rights should not be encroached upon.

“It is dangerous when man of high profile the RSS Chief openly stating time and again that this country belong to the Hindus” he asserted. Pointing out that the Constitution guarantees secularism, Kenye stated that such dominant statements are not contributing to the unity of the country.

“The most important thing the country need today than anything else is unity” he asserted and called on the people to help the government and people at the front to create unity from the grass-roots up to the World level.

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Program on Child issues & Personality

DIMAPUR: An awareness program on Child Related Issues and Personality Development Skills (PDS) was organised by Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) with the support of National Domestic Workers’ Movement (NDWM) Child Right Movement on November 10 at Assisi campus.

A press release by ACID stated that in the program, coordinator for child right movement, Sr. Jobina Varghese, highlighted the purpose of the program and welcomed the participants.

Resource persons, Lozza, Alomi and Sr. Lolita, motivated the children to speak for their rights, fight for their rights and also to support one another for the protection and empowerment of one another. Around 150 children attended the program which included games and prize distribution. It concluded with a thanksgiving prayer by ACID director, Sr. Pramila.

Review NLTP or enforce it: TUCT

TUCT members and Police department officials with the seized items before the destruction program on November 12.

DIMAPUR: Tribal Union C h u m u k e d i m a To w n (TUCT) has urged the government to either review the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act of 1989, or enforce it strictly.

TUCT president, Lhousito Khro, in a press release pointed out that TUCT was formed after a massive protest rally against an incident of criminal assault on a Naga family by illegal immigrants. He reiterated the union’s commitment towards the resolutions adopted in the rally -- primar-

MUK 9th session & picnic NDPP Minority

DIMAPUR: Makromi portance of unity, he quotUnited Kohima (MUK) of ed the saying “United we Kidima village held its 9th stand, divided we fall” Session-&-Picnic at Nagi adding that unity was the Park, Jotsoma with im- most important factor in munization officer, Health bringing development and & Family Welfare, Kekuse understanding in society.

Rikha as the main speaker He strongly urged all on November 7. the members to stand united According to a DIPR and look forward towards report, the speaker men- better understanding and tioned that the purpose cooperation in the coming of having an organisa- days. The secretary report tion in the capital city of was delivered by secretary Kohima was to look after MUK, Virahol Kiso. Sethe welfare of one another nior pastor, Baptist Church Government Middle School, Keyake, Kohima, organized a one day field trip to irrespective of the rich or Kidima, Rev. Keholeshii Kohima Science College, Jotsoma on October 10. (Vilavonuo Yhome, head teacher, poor. He also urged all the Tepa invoked God’s blessGMS Keyake Kohima) members present to come ings, and the program was out from their comfort chaired by Tepulel Rikha. zones and support one an- Vote of thanks was proother in good or bad times. posed by vice president Rikha appealed to all the MUK, Vikekul Tepa and DIMAPUR: Based on spemembers to show love and benediction prayer by pascific information regarding respect besides maintaining tor, Cross Wonder Church movement of an NSCN (K) unity and integrity.

Kohima, Puchosel Kiso. cadre in a Maruti Alto AS He also added that Altogether, around 01 V 1593 (Silver Colour), politics and religion should 100 members attended the Kohima Battalion of Asnot be given a chance to program. A new team of sam Rifles and 164 Bn TA dilute unity or separate office bearers for the tenure (NAGA) under the aegis of people from one another 2018-2020 was also elected, HQ IGAR (North) estaband added, “these two are led by president, Dr. P. Telished a joint mobile vehicle the root cause of division pekrovi Kiso, and secretary check post in the general in our society”.

Vingozo Kiso along with area of TCP Junction, KoStressing on the im- two others. hima on November 10.

The two arrested individuals.

According to PRO HQ clude two acknowledgment late Nchato Rengma, r/o IGAR (N), the team appreslips, seven cash receipts, Chunlikha, Tseminyu. Alo hended finance secretary Avika Achumi of NSCN three work permits, one Rengma was earlier appre- DIMAPUR: NPGN/NNC, on learning that one Viho(K), 30 years, son of Henito stamp and incriminating hended on June 22, 2017 she Sumi was collecting money in the name of NPGN/ Achumi, r/o 4th Mile, Di- documents, all of the NSCN on charges of extortion and NNC government under Zunheboto district, has warned was released in February him not to involve in any form of collection in its name. phupar. The individual was (K).

A follow up operation 2018. Both individuals along In a press release, NPGN/NNC through its MIP has also earlier booked under the National Security Act and was carried out by Kohima with the seized items were warned of strict action against him if he fails to comply was on bail since December Battalion leading to appre- handed over to OC, South with this directive. It also directed the departments and hension of Alo Rengma of Police Station, Kohima for business establishments under Zunheboto to not enterlast year.

The items seized in- NSCN (K), 34 years, son of further investigation. tain the aforesaid person.

Assam Rifles apprehend NSCN (K) cadres

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DSBC youth ministry celebrates golden jubilee

Church youth present a choreographed performance during the DSBC youth ministry’s 50th Year Thanksgiving Service on November 11.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church (DSBC) youth ministry held a 50th Year Thanksgiving Service under the theme, “For His Faithfulness” on November 11.

A press release from DSBC stated that the jubilee flag was carried by Jonah Achumi, member of jubilee planning commitK

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tee. The jubilee souvenir was opened by senior pastor DSBC Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu. He also exhorted the congregation and told them to be truthful to God and reflect upon the past for any wrongs done and to seek His forgiveness.

Rev. Swu also offered the Jubilee blessings prayer.

The sermon was delivered

by Khevili Aye, associate pastor women of Lhomithi Baptist Church.

An opening ceremony depicting the valor, honesty and gallantry of the Naga forefathers was presented by the DSBC drama team.

A special recitation dedicated to the youth was recited by Ninoli Muru and special numbers were pre-

sented by the youth choir and Elikana & group. The first youth leader of the church Luvukhu Achumi, shared his jubilee greetings with the congregation.

The prog ram was chaired by Hokhuli Kiba and recorded by Kiyekhe Awomi.

The evening service was compered by Khekato Achumi and Shivili and was recorded by Vinokali Swu. Offertory prayer was said by Akheto, deacon of youth affairs. The gathering was shown a slide show on “Reminiscing the Past” followed by special numbers from male voice, exhortation and prayer by youth pastor Vitoli Zhimomi, melody by jubilee committee members, drama, choreography and closing ceremony by different sectors.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Khenito Kiho, convener of the planning committee while benediction was offered by Hokito Swu, associate pastor of the Church. Former youth leaders and youth pastors of the Church also attended the celebration.

consultative meeting

DIMAPUR: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) minority (central), minority (Dimapur region)1.5 and minority (Dimapur III A/C), held a consultative meeting on November 11, at Walford Dimapur under the initiative of senior minority leader Dipak Yholmow and minority (central) convenor Mahindra Thousen.

A press release from minority organization (Dimapur region) general secretary Brij Kishor Raj and president Suresh Paira stated that in the meeting, the house unanimously resolved to support the leadership of chief minister Niephui Rio and party president Chinwang Konyak and strengthen the party at the grass-root level.

The entire set up also congratulated all NDPP legislators, central office bearers, party workers, PDA legislators and alliance partners, Zaleo Rio deputy speaker NLA, and lone NDPP MLA from Dimapur district, and the organizing committee, for the success of the 3rd general convention of the NDPP held on November 8, at Indira Gandhi stadium, Kohima.

Condolences ENSF: Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) has offered heartfelt condolences over the sudden demise of former minister and four-time MLA, K Yamakam.

A condolence note issued by ENSF president, Sepili L Sangtam stated that having represented the people of 58th (ShamatorChessor) constituency four times, the federation recalled his tireless efforts and sacrifice for the cause of Eastern Nagas and Nagas in general and his spirit of unwavering resistance to bring the Nagas into light.

It conveyed its sympathies and heartfelt condolences and prayed that the Almighty transform grief into a source of strength for the bereaved family.

PPC: Phom People’s Council (PPC) has expressed shock and sadness over the passing away of K. Yamakam.

In a condolence note, PPC president, P. Chingan Phom and general secretary, P. Changlong, said that late Yamakam was an honest and humble politician, rare qualities many people’s do not possess. It stated that

he was a pioneer and much respected leader of eastern Nagaland which will be fondly remembered by Nagas in general and eastern Nagaland in particular. PPC wished that Almighty God grant solace to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

NSCN (I-M): Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) has expressed deep pain at the untimely demise of ‘sergeant’ (Posthumous) Lhoching Khapudang, Army No. 43232/14 from Kongkan village (Wung Tangkhul Region) of the general head quarters, Naga Army, on November 11 at Hau village, Dimapur district due to a cardiac arrest.

The NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that late Lhoching joined the national service on February 26, 2014 and served the nation wholeheartedly until his demise. MIP further stated that his sacrifice for the Naga Nation would ever be cherished. It further offered condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul rest in peace.

ily to check sale of banned items such as drugs and alcohol and to check illegal immigration. The union had given bootleggers till August 20, 2018 to dispose off their wares and cease their activities, or leave the town, Khro stated. After expiry of the deadline, TUCT along with the authorities have expelled 15 families from the area, seized a large consignment of banned goods and vehicles, and also demolished a few houses. The seized items were deposited at the Police Station and destroyed

on Monday.

On illegal immigrants, TUCT stated that it had identified many and the Police had deported them.

Houses harbouring illegal immigrants or being leased to them were locked and the keys were returned to the owners only after they signed undertakings to not repeat this mistake.

TUCT made special mention of the NNPGs’ cooperation, thanking them and adding that it expected more untainted support towards its efforts.

news in Brief SRSU consultative meeting: Satakha Range Students Union (SRSU) has convened its consultative meeting on November 17, 2 p.m. at Tourist Lodge, near Dimapur Railway station to discuss its 50th Years (Golden Jubilee) celebrations. All ex-officials and well wishers have been asked to attend the meeting. More information can be had by contacting 9862379273.

ENDBU 1st biannual session: The 1st biannual session of the Eastern Nagaland Dobashis Union (ENDBU) will be held on November 23 at CKS Hall Tuensang. The session will be graced by minister of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, S. Pangnyu Phom as special guest and DC Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha as resource person. All the concerned members have been requested to attend the session.

NPCC appoints secretaries: The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president has appointed the following Congress members as secretaries NPCC: Nawang Konyak, Hawang Konyak and Temjen Yanger.

Tuensang DPDB meeting: The Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting will be held on November 20, 11 am at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall. All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

SCD emergency meeting: Sumi Council Dimapur (SCD) has convened an emergency meeting for November 13, 3 p.m at the residence of chairman, Haralu Colony, Sec-II. All office bearers, executive members and advisors of SCD, Dimapur Sumi Totimi Hoho (DSTH), and Dimapur Sumi Students Union (DSSU) have been requested to attend the meeting without fail as some important matters are to be discussed.

DDGBA meeting: Dimapur District GB Association (DDGBA) has convened a meeting for November 15, 10 a.m at its office near Green Park Junction, Dimapur, to discuss the forthcoming 16th Annual Conference of the association. All the office bearers, unit presidents and secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

NBCD informs: Notun Bosti Council Dimapur (NBCD) has informed the general public of Notun Bosti that a general public meeting will be held on November 17, 9 am at Council Hall, Notun Bosti, to discuss and deliberate some important agendas/ issues related to the colony. All the colony residents have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

ANTTST meeting: All Nagaland ToT Substitute Teachers (ANTTST) has convened a meeting for November 27 at Kohima. Two members from each district to represent their district have been requested for the meeting. For more information, one may contact 8787608747 or 9402430803.

Jail Colony Kohima shop closure timings: In pursuance of the KMC’s directive, chairman 19th ward KMC P.R. Hill Kohima, Neise Mechulho has informed residents of Jail Colony Kohima that the order to close shops and business establishments by 7 p.m w.e.f November 1 in the colony colony stands cancelled as it has been found to be untenable and unauthorised and cannot be allowed. The chairman added that the government would issue directives to extend the time.

Landowners/pattadars Forum Meeting: Members of Landowners/pattadars Forum, whose lands are under army occupation in Dimapur, have been requested to attend a meeting on November 17, 10 a.m at “Hotel The Hut” below Head Post Office, Kohima. They have also been requested to submit photocopies of documents and update membership. For more details call 8131882638 or 9612169565.

DPDB Kohima day out: The Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Day out & Pre-Christmas will be held on November 14 at Tora Kezoma. All members have been requested to gather at Phesama Police check Gate at 10 a.m to proceed together to the program venue. (DIPR) K

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DIMAPUR: Advisor of Tourism, Art and culture, Khehovi Yepthomi, graced the opening day program of the Ahuna & Mini Hornbill 2018 celebrations in Zunheboto district on November 12.

According to DIPR, in his address the advisor called on the gathering to give thanks to God for the wonderful day.

He also highlighted the importance and sig-

nificance of the Ahuna festival.

Khehovi pointed out that under the initiative of the present government, Mini-Hornbill festivals were being held in all district headquarters coinciding with the region’s respective tribal festivals. “Since we Nagas are losing our cultures and identity, this can strengthen and preserve our cultures” he asserted.

He also advocated for

Yemishe Cultural Troupe performing a war dance. (DIPR)

generating income through tourism as Nagaland lacks factories and industries.

In the interest of preserving culture, Khehovi requested villager elders to pass on Naga customs to the younger generation so that it is preserved for generations to come.

The advisor, later, inaugurated the exhibition stalls.

Short speeches were given by Thrungso,

ACU free medical camp at New Chalkot

PGC contributes community services DIMAPUR: Pfutsero Government College (PGC) performed a number of community service activities in and around Pfutsero Town to participate in community building and development.

A press release from PGC mass media committee convenor, Neiko Ritse stated that the department of Economics took TMTHSS as the institute for their extension service.

The department visited the institute on November 9 and introduced the subject of Economics and scope to class 10, 11 and 12 students to draw their interests towards the subject.

The college also carried out a cleanliness drive on November 5 in all Public Community Centres around Pfutsero town to help spread awareness about keeping the town clean.

The NSS unit carried out a cleanliness drive in its adopted Pfutseromi village.

The college also adopted Children Home Rukizu, Pfutsero, to strengthen and enhance community involvement.

The ACU medical team at the free medical camp organized on November 11.

DIMAPUR: Angami Catholic Union (ACU) organized a Free Medical camp at New Chalkot under Athibung administrative division of Peren District on November 11.

A DIPR report stated that the medical team comprised of eight doctors, ten nurses and three techni-

cians led by Dr Zhanei-o Rhütso. A total of 315 patients were treated in the camp and provided free medicines.

Secretar y of ACU (BOD) spoke about how important free medical camps and availing the services of dentists and gynaecologists were.

Earlier, an invocation was pronounced by deacon of Kuki Christian Church.

Head GB and chairman of New Chalkot delivered a welcome address followed by a vote of thanks.

The people of New Chalkot also expressed their gratitude to the organizers.

Anta on raising day & annual picnic

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Dimapur unit has informed the public that there will be no taxi service on November 17 in Dimapur in view of the ANTA Raising Day & Annual Picnic.

ANTA action convener and secretary, in a press release, have also informed all bona fide members to attend the said event on the said date, at 10 a.m, Khopenala (River).

The association has

warned that any member, including other vehicles plying as taxis, violating the norms of the association will be strictly penalized. It further requested the public to bear the inconvenience with the association.

Mental health campaign at CHSS Dimapur

Resource persons Kikruwheno Terhuja and Dr. Chikrozho Kezo with faculty and students of CHSS who attended the Mental Health Awareness School Campaign on November 8.

DIMAPUR: District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) Dimapur team organised a Mental Health Awareness School Campaign on November 8 at Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Dimapur.

A press release by DMHP Dimapur team stated that the campaign started with a session taken by clinical psychologist, Kikruwheno Terhuja on how to understand mental health and illness.

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In the session, Terhuja explained that children commonly face challenges in educational institutions which include academic stress, peer pressure, bullying, self image issues etc.

She said one in 20 people have depression and children between 1317 years need immediate treatment for such mental issues.

In a second session, psychiatrist and nodal officer, DMHP, Dimapur, Dr Chikrozho Kezo, stressed

on alcohol and other illicit drugs usage which have become very common in the Naga Society.

He said the age group above 18 years have a tendency to indulge in and experiment with various substances and their use.

Dr Kezo also highlighted the ways and measures to prevent such addictions and spoke about seeking medical help at the earliest.

The release stated that the main purpose of the

campaign on mental health was to detect these issues at the early phase and prevent students from getting addicted to the various drugs.

The students were also asked to fill in their doubts and queries on paper and their doubts were clarified accordingly after the sessions.

About 200 students from Class-9 along with the faculty attended the program chaired by Ayang Jamir.

president YTC; and Hokiye Yepthomi, president CNTC. Sumi Hoho president Hekhushe Shikhu welcomed the gathering, and Zunheboto DC Shanavas C., delivered the keynote address.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Sumi Hoho general secretary, Nikheto Jimomi.

Some of the other highlights of the program were cultural displays and

Aphilo Kuwo (war dance)

by Yemishe cultural troupe, Yi m c h u n g e r c u l t u r a l troupe, Imuno-pi-sujojo North Point, and Thishole Project Colony.

Competition on traditional games -- Puxa kuxu (Jumping), Sholupa Chekuxu (Spear throwing), Akhetsu kuka (Top Spinning), Angu kupusu (Spear kicking), and Arni Kukula (Fire Making) – were also organized.

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DIMAPUR: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, through a notification has informed concerned individuals that Chuna Pathshala/Voters Awareness Forums, are to be constituted and training on voters’ awareness has to be imparted for disseminating electoral literacy among the people at the grass-root levels.

A DIPR report stated that in view of the above, a one day training program, for those who missed the first training on October 9, is scheduled at the DC’s Conference Hall, Kohima on November 19, 10 am,

where two representatives of each of the following civil society organizations have been invited to attend: All Mokokchung Students Conference (Mokokchung), lmkongwati and one colleague; Metamorphosis (Wokha), Thungdemo and Yanchum; Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (Phek), Achule and one colleague; Longleng Town Students’ Union (Longleng), S. Chingnung Phom and one colleague; and Area Students’ Union (Pughoboto), Qhetoshe and one colleague. Participants will be paid allowances as admissible.

DC Mokokchung on 2 lane road

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, Sachin Jaiswal has informed all landowners and beneficiaries affected by the 2 lane Merangkong–Tamlu–Mon Road, under (SARDP-NE) Mokokchung district, that identification of landowners and obtaining beneficiaries signature will be done on November 13 at Community Hall, Merangkong from 10 a.m. Trongtiba Tongpi T. Sangtam, EAC, DC Office, Mokokchung in the presence of the chairman, Merangkong Village Council and GBs will be conducting the event.

According to DIPR, all affected landowners and beneficiaries have been directed to be present physically for identification for payment, failing which payment will be withheld.

Khrietho Rülou 2018 concludes

DIMAPUR: Khrietho Rülou 2018, under the aegis of Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA), held on the theme “Khrista la shieshülie”, culminated on November 11, at Don Bosco School (DBS) and WAPO ground in SechüZubza.

A press release from ACYA stated that the threeday friendship meet was hosted by Sechü-Zubza Catholic Youth Association (SZCYA).

The closing ceremony was held at DBS campus where Seyiezhato Samuel, president Catholic Union Sechü-Zubza gave away prizes to the winners.

During the closing function, Kelhouzasie Lawrence, vice president ACYA proposed the vote of thanks. Puotounguno Teresa chaired the program and Kevilelie Gregory offered the benediction.

ACYA also felicitated Kuotseituo John Keditsu, recently conferred with the Indian Catholic Youth Movement National Youth

Salesian College Dimapur hosts Youth Meet 2018

Winning team captains, individual winners and organising committee officials after the prize distribution on November 11.

Award in Delhi. Keditsu, who is the present president of Kohima Town Angami Catholic Youth Association, was given the award in recognition of his contribution towards the youth ministry, Church and society.

Earlier, participants

attended the Eucharist celebrated by Rev. Fr. Elow Samuel at St. Mary Garretti Church, Sechü-Zubza.

About 600 members from the five regions Kohima Town Angami Catholic Youth Association (KTACYA), Western Angami Catholic Youth

Association (WACYA), Southern Angami Catholic Youth Association (SACYA), Northern Angami Catholic Youth Association (NACYA) and Chakhro Angami Catholic Youth Association (CACYA) attended Khrietho Rülou 2018.

Livestock census in Mokokchung district

DIMAPUR: In connection with the Veterinary officer, Mokokchung , Dr. B.M launching of the 20th All India Quin- Sunep, has requested all village councils, quennial Livestock Census Exercise, a town councils and citizens of the district DIMAPUR: Salesian Col- Livestock Census Exercise will be starting to extend co-operation when department staff and officers come to their villages/ lege, Dimapur held a Youth this week in Mokokchung District.

DIPR reports that the chief A.H & towns for the census exercise.

Meet at its college premises on Sunday. The program commenced with an inaugural ceremony followed by the Holy Eucharist and animation in groups of English, Hindi and Rongmei by residential students.

A press release by the youth director of Salesian College, Fr. Christudoss A, stated that the holy mass was presided over by counsellor of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. C. Joseph, who in his homily urged the youth to give their time and talents to society as Jesus did.

In the second session, the chief guest, senior depot manager, Indian Oil Corporation, Dimapur, Mudang Tacho, encouraged the youth to shine, dispel the darkness around them and be useful to so- KSUT members and participants of the Career Awakening Program held on November 7. ciety.

DIMAPUR: Khiamni- Pesha Thsoilamthio. hobbies and skills, how G u e s t o f h o n o u r, ungan Students’ Union Ayangti, who is also skill development is one counselor of St. Joseph’s Tuensang (KSUT) orga- a professional career coun- of the alternatives to councollege, Jakhama, Rev. Fr. nized a Career Awakening sellor, talked about aca- ter unemployment and C. Joseph, also exhorted Program for high school demics as a career option, the creation of various the youth to be lights, show- and college students on its pros and cons, and the jobs through skill developing everyone the path.

November 7. qualities an academician ment like farm based skill, The program was inA press release from needs. She asserted that handicrafts and artistic terspersed with colourful KSUT president Pongom research work should have works. cultural and prayer dances Khiam stated that the re- market value for it to be Earlier, a welcome presented by different youth source persons for the event viable. note was delivered by centres from across Dima- were faculty member, Dr. Pesha Thsoilamthio KSUT president, Pongom pur. Around 650 youth Ayangti Longkumer, and highlighted the impor- Khiam and vote of thanks came to the campus to par- staff of North East Chris- tance of skill -- the dif- was delivered by the KSUT tian University, Dimapur, ference between talent, vice president. ticipate in the program.

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206 nominations accepted, says Mizoram poll officer

Aizawl, Nov 12 (PTI): Mizoram’s joint chief electoral officer said 206 out of 212 poll nominations were scrutinised and accepted on Monday.

The inspection of six candidatures from Champhai North constituency, bordering Myanmar, will be carried out on Tuesday, Zorammuana said.

Two of the candidates had counter affidavits filed against them. “One of the candidates apparently used an old nomination form, while another candidate, a retired government official, was alleged to have a subsisting contract with the state government,” the poll officer said.

While the second case has been settled, the first case will be taken up for deliberations on Tuesday, he said.

Wednesday is the last day for withdrawal of nominations.

Mizoram is set to go to polls on November 28.

The results will be an-

nounced on December 11.

The state has 40 assembly seats with an estimated 7.6 lakh registered voters.

The Congress has been in power in Mizoram since 2008.

Meanwhile, according to Northeast Now, Zoram Thar party, INC, Zoram People’s Movement, PRISM, Nationalist Congress Party and National People’s Party each has candidates filing nomination from two constituencies.

MPCC president Lal Thanhawla, ZPM chief ministerial candidate Lalduhoma, NCP president Lalawmpuia Chhangte, NPP state convener Lianzuala, Zoramthar president Zaichhawna Hlawndo are among the candidates who have filed nominations for two constituencies.

Among the party presidents Zoramthanga is the only one to contest from single constituency.

The two larger parties INC and the MNF

have filed nomination from all the 40 constituencies, while the BJP has fielded candidates in 39 constituencies, Zoram People’s Movement will contest from 35 seats, Zoram Thar party in 24, PRISM in 14, NPP in nine constituencies and NCP will contest from six seats.

In Hachhek constituency in western Mizoram, the NGO coordination committee of the constituency has fielded one common candidate, J Lalsailova.

Since no party has fielded Bru candidates in this Bru dominated constituency, it is likely that he might withdraw his candidature.

For a record number, 18 women have filed nominations for the coming Mizoram polls which include the present fishery department minister Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu, Chawngthu was elected from Hrangturzo constituency in the 2017 by-polls.

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EC asks Mizoram to send two more names for post of CEO New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): The Election Commission Monday sought two more names from the Mizoram government for the post of chief electoral officer, highly-placed sources in the poll panel said.

The Mizoram government has already proposed the names of three IAS officers, as desired by the commission.

The poll panel had asked the state government to suggest names after it decided to find an alternative to CEO S B Shashank, who had courted controversy in the poll-bound state.

The poll panel decided to seek two more names at a meeting held here, the sources said.

The names already suggested by the Mizoram government are -- Lalhmingthanga, H Lalengmawia and K Lalthawmmawia.

An official in Aizawl had on Sunday said that Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain, who led the second EC team to Mizoram Friday, had told officials there that it would take two-three days to select and appoint a new CEO.

Jain had also assured the NGO Coordination Committee leaders -- who were spearheading the movement against Shashank -- that the CEO would be replaced and the Bru voters in Tripura relief camps would exercise their franchise from Mizoram, which were the primary demands of the organisation.

The EC had initiated the process of finding an alternative to the Mizoram CEO Saturday.

An EC spokesperson had said in New Delhi that the poll panel had “only decided to call for a panel of names for the post of the state CEO from the chief secretary of Mizoram”.

Shashank had reportedly sought deployment of additional central armed police forces (CAPFs) in the north-eastern state and complained to the EC that the state’s former principal secretary, Lalnunmawia Chuaungo, was interfering in the poll process.

Chuaungo, a native of Mizoram and a Gujaratcadre IAS officer, was relieved of his duties earlier this month.

Infant death: High level team to review probe report Jorhat, Nov 12 (Agencies): Close on the heels of the joint inspection team led by Director of Medical Education, Dispur is sending another high level team led by Samir Kumar Sinha, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare department and Commissioner, Health to review the probe into the deaths of 15 newborns from November 1 to 6 at Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) here.

According to Northeast Now, Sinha will hold a review meeting with deputy commissioners of three districts, Jorhat, Golaghat and Sivasagar and the Superintendent and Principal of JMCH at 4 pm on Tuesday.

The four-member joint inspection team led

by DME Anup Barman had reportedly gone through the internal probe report of JMCH with a fine tooth comb and also visited the Special Care Newbor n Unit and Gynaecology and Paediatrics wards of the hospital and made several recommendations.

May Day meant for labourers, not office-goers: Biplab Deb AGARTALA, NOV 12 (PTI): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has justified the reason behind dropping May Day from the list of holidays in the state and said the decision was taken because government employees didn’t need one on International Labour Rights Day. Deb said that May Day is meant for workers and labourers and none else.

He claimed his government has done justice by granting holiday on May Day only for workers in industrial sector. Why do government employees need holiday on May Day ? ...

I have noticed that it is a holiday on that day in very few states. “What are the provisions for a holiday?

They (previous Left govt) used to grant holiday to the entire state on this day here,” Deb told a conference of the Tripura Gazetted Officers Sangh here on Sunday.

The Tripura government in a notification on November 3 had said that gover nment employees would be allowed to avail any four holidays chosen by them out of a list of

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restricted holidays during 2019. The list of restricted holidays had 12 festivals or occasions in it. These are New Years Day, Pous Parban - a Bengali harvest festival, Basanti Puja, Mahavir Jayanti, May Day, Ratha Yatra, Jhulanjatra Samapan, Biswakarma Puja, AkheriChahar-Sumba, Bhratridwitiya, Guru Nanaks birthday and the World Disabled Day. There is holiday on May Day in the industrial sector. That holiday is still valid. But are you workers and labourers in the secretariat? the CM asked.

You (gazetted officers) are not labourers. No. Am I labourer? No. I am Chief Minister. So what for do you need holiday (on May Day)? What will you mourn for (Kya matam manayenge aap)? he asked.

Security beefed up ahead of Sangai festival NEDF seeks PM’s intervention

district on Monday.

The search operation was conducted as part of preventive measures taken up by the district police commando unit ahead of the annual tourism festival, a senior police officer of the district said.

The search operation began from 6 am and lasted for an hour.

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(ZHETOI ZHIMO) President Satakha Village Union Dimapur : Nagaland

(NITOI ZHIMO) Secretary Satakha Village Union Dimapur : Nagaland

NOTICE

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ANHTU PRESS RELEASE The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) is going to celebrate its 25 years of Silver Jubilee on 22nd Nov. 2018 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima at 11:00 A.M. Shri. P.B. Acharya, His Excellency, Governor of Nagaland will be the Key Note Speaker and Shri. Menukhol John, Principal Secretary will be the Guest Speaker. All Nagaland Hindi Teachers are requested to attend the programme.

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G. Phuhoto Zhimomi G.B Ghowoto Village Dhansiripar sub-division Dimapur : Nagaland

(Rometo Sema) President ANHTU  : 9436002900

(A.S. Yarthatngam) General Secretary ANHTU  : 9774415428

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA, NAGALAND Dated Wokha 16th Oct. 2018 NOTICE No. Judl-47/2016-18/ whereas, Smti Zubeno Lotha, wife of Late Shri. Monglumo Lotha, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefit from the Govt. and to closed SBI Ac 20372975098 in favour of her deceased husband Late Monglumo who expired on 28 Jan, 2008.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

K. Mhathung Tsanglao, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland K-3333

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

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NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Koung has been applied by Shri. Langkhaio Shiu, S/o Lt. Koung & Lt. Y. Heno Khiamniungan R/o H.No Padumpukhuri Vill. Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : (1) PPO. No. 248861600360 (2) SBI Account.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 12th Dec, 2018.

Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 12th Nov, 2018.

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Dated :12.11.2018

TENDER NOTICE FOR HIRING OF VEHICLE The Director, ICAR-NRCM invites sealed Tender under two bid systems from registered firms for providing Four (04) numbers of Vehicle (Xylo) for transportation services in and around Dimapur, for five (05) days (12.12.2018 to 16.12.2018). Details can be downloaded from www.nrcmithun.res.in. The last date of submission of the bids is 03.12.2018 at 3:00 PM. Asstt. Admn. Officer For and on behalf of the Director DC-1870 Regd No.: 532/18

It is hereby informed to all individual party those who have purchased Terrace/Jhum Land at Ghowoto Village to avail their land registration by producing original sale deed along with Xerox copies of other relevant documents within 15 (fifteen) days, with effect from the date of obligation without fail. Failing which the land purchased will be treated as null and void.

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AFFIDAVIT

Date : 25-10-2018

I Smti. Zupeno Lotha, W/o Late Monglumo of Shaki Village, Wokha District do hereby solemnly affirm and declare, due to inadvertent mistakes my Late Husband's name has been entered as Monglomong Lotha, Monglomo Lotha, Mhonlumo Lotha and Monglamo Lotha in some of his records instead of his correct name as Shri. Monglumo Lotha. That, this affidavit is sworn solely for the purpose of declaring that the above mentioned names are one and same person i.e Shri. Monglumo Lotha.

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Guwahati, Nov 12 ( P T I ) : A s s a m G ove r nor Jagadish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the untimely demise of Union Minister Ananth Kumar on Monday.

“I am deeply grieved to learn about the demise of Ananth Kumar, a prudent and popular leader in Indian public life who was a great asset for the country,” the Governor said in a statement here.

His death is bound to create a void which will be hard to fill as he was a multi-faceted personality who contributed greatly to public welfare, Mukhi said.

Sonowal, in a statement, described Kumar’s death as a “personal loss as much as it is to the nation.

A prudent and able public figure, his untimely demise at the age of 59 years, will definitely create a void.”

His contributions towards the society, selfless service to the people of all sections will always be remembered while his dynamism, energy and dedication remains a shining example for all, he said.

“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, friends and well wishers. I pray to God for eternal peace of the departed soul,” Sonowal said.

FELICITATION

The Satakha Village Union Dimapur (SVUD) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. MUGHATO Z. ZHIMOMI, son of Zhetoi Zhimomi for being promoted to the post of Inspector (ABI) 6 NAP Battalion.

The SVUD further prayers and wishes him bright and prosperous future in his service career.

Happy Birthday Apo, It makes us feel really proud to have you as our dad. We love you and may you have many more birthdays to come. Ematha ebuk tsungon mmhom ka, Potsow khi harishia ni nzana ni vantuk kuv ka.

From : Ayo, Sulan & Jandemo.

GREETINGS Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party's Minority Organisation extends their heartiest greetings to all the devotees of CHHATH PARV. May Chhathi Maiya shower all her blessings on one and all and may this parv of indomitable faith usher in peace, progress and prosperity in the lives of one and all.

The Minority Organisation of NDPP once again wishes joyful celebrations.

Brij Kishore Rai General Secretary NDPP, Minority Organisation

Manoj Dey Vice President NDPP, Minority Organisation

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IMPHAL, Nov 12: Security has been tightened across the twin capital districts and other places ahead of the 10-day tourism festival (Manipur Sangai Festival) to be held from November 21.

As part of the security measures, state police commandos carried out mopping operations at selected

sensitive places in Imphal districts (East and West).

After a series of mopping operations in crowded market places at Thangal Bazar, Paona Bazar and other adjoining areas, police commandos attached with Imphal East district police conducted “house to house” search operation at Haokip Veng under Porompat police station of Imphal East

Dear Sis (Jukhe Chophy), Happy Birthday Sis! Thank you for being such a wonderful sister. You have always been there for us over the years, and we appreciate all the love, care and joy you have sent on our way.

May each minute of your life be filled with happiness. My wonderful sister you are the only one in this entire world and I couldn’t find another great sister like you anymore.

Happy Birthday.

From your loving siblings.

same district, however, till date, justice has not been delivered to his family members, it stated.

Citing another incident, on April 17, 2018, where the house of an editor of Shillong Times, Patricia Mukhim was attacked with bomb, the forum pointed out that till now, not a single person involved in the attacked had been arrested.

Apart from the above mentioned incidents, the forum claimed that one person was attacked and two others were killed recently in the state. NEDF further claimed that all these crimes were well organized and executed with proper planning.

In this regard, NEDF has urged the prime minister to urgently intervene into the matter and arrest the perpetrators involved in all the aforementioned crimes at the earliest.

OFFICE OF THE CHUNGTIA STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With immeasurable joy & honour, the Chungtia Students’ Union is proud to congratulate: 1. Ms. Sentipokla Jamir, D/o Mr. Waikaba recipient of INDIA’S GREAT LEADER AWARD 2018 for outstanding contribution in the field of Social Welfare.

2. Dr. Supongsenla Jamir, D/o Mr. Tongpangsucha on the topic “CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN NAGALAND WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON LANDSLIDES DISASTER RISK REDUCTION” from Jamia Millia Islami (A Central University by an Act of Parliament) 3. Dr. Moasenla Imchen, D/o I. Panger Imchen on the topic “MODERN WOMEN’S CONFRONTATION WITH THE TRADITIONAL CONSTRAINTS IN THE WORKS OF SASHI DESHPANDE AND NAGA WOMEN WRITERS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY FROM NAGALAND UNIVERSITY” 4. Dr. Imlitoshi Jamir, S/o Mr. Burchiba on the topic “GENOME BASED SCREEN FOR ALTERED NUCLEAR SHAPE IN SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE: ROLE FOR A NOVEL ER PROTEIN” from University of Hyderabad.

Imkongjeba Kichu Molungtoshi Longchar President CSU General Secretary CSU

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D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Condemning the recent attack on women’s rights activist, Agnes Kharshiing and her aide on November 8 and the series of attacks and killings in Meghalaya, the North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate actions and arrest the perpetrators.

The forum in an appeal letter by its convenor, U. Nobokishore to the Prime Minister said Agnes and her aide Amita Sangma were brutally attacked by truck drivers of illegal coal carriers on November 8 “for tracking the route of illegal coal filled trucks and taking photograph” at Tuber Sehshrieh area, East Jaintia Hills, district Meghalaya.

In March 2018, Poipynhum Majaw was murdered for his continuous engagement with RTI work in the

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Police commandos carrying out search operations in a locality in Imphal as part of security measure ahead of the Sangai festival. (NP)

tion for the 10-day event has already began at the venues of the festival in Imphal as well as Keibul Lamjao National Park and Mao where events related to the festival will be organized.

Rejuvenation and beautification of Imphal city was going on war footing since the last few days.

State tourism department, the main organizer of the annual event had organized the curtain-raiser of the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival at Select City Walk Mall, New Delhi on November 5 last.

The festival, named after the state’s unique, shy and gentle brow-antlered Sangai Deer (Dancing Deer), aimed at showcasing Manipur’s rich art and cultural heritage and celebrating the various ethnic diversities of Manipur.

As announced recently, a variety of dance forms of over 34 recognized tribes of Manipur will be the special attraction of this mega tourism event.

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Rafale deal: Centre makes documents public New Delhi, Nov 12 (AGENCIES) The Centre on Monday complied with a Supreme Court order and handed over to petitioners, who sought a court-monitored CBI probe into the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France, the document detailing the decisions taken to procure the aircraft. The document titled “Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order” stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

It said the procurement process laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) has been completely followed for the procurement of aircraft and Approval of Defence Acquisition Council for aircraft taken for the same.

The documents said the Indian Negotiating Team was constituted which conducted negotiations with the French side for about an year and approval of the Cabinet Committee on Security, being the Competent Financial Authority, was taken before signing the Inter Government Agreement.

The document was supplied to the petitioners

A file picture of a Rafale fighter aircraft at the Aero India 2017 in Bengaluru. (File)

there is no mention of any private India business house(s) in IGA or Offset Contract,” the Centre told the top court.

“The offset contract does not envisage manufacture of 36 Rafale aircraft in India by any public or private sector firm,” the government has said.

Washing its hands of any involvement in the choice of private player as Offset Partner by Dassault Aviation, the Centre has said that it was entirely up to the French aircraft manufacturer to decide.

“As per the Offset Contract, the vendor/OEM is required to confirm the details of the IOPs/products either at the time of seeking offset credits or one year prior to discharge of offset obligations,” the Centre said.

“The vendor/OEM is yet to submit a formal proposal in a prescribed manner indicating details of IOPs and products for offset discharge”, which is likely to happen only in 2019.

Amongst the papers given to the top court, the Centre has also included the statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) by way of clarification on former French President Francois Hollande’s interview concerning the selection of Reliance Defence as the offset partner.

SC to consider plea for recall of Sabarimala verdict New Delhi, Nov. Nov 12 (IANS): The Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday a batch of petitions seeking the recall of the constitution bench verdict allowing women in the age group of 10 to 50 years at Lord Ayappaa’s Sabarimala temple.

The bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Indu Malhotra would consider the review petitions in their chambers at 3p.m.

Besides this, four more petitions relating to Sabarimala temple are listed for hearing by a bench of three judges on Tuesday.

National Association of Aayappa Devotees, Nair Service Society, and 17 other organisation have moved the review petition seeking recall of September 28 verdict.

The five-judge Constitution Bench headed by then Chief Justice Misra had junked the age-old tradition of the Lord Ayyappa temple by a majority verdict of 4:1.

It said that the ban on women in menstruating age group, whose presence at the Sabarimala temple was considered “impure”, violated their fundamental rights and constitutional guarantee of equality.

5 2400 Indians lodged in US jails for illegally crossing border New Delhi, Nov 12 ( AG E N C IE S ) : N e a r ly 2,400 Indians are languishing in various American jails for illegally crossing the US border to seek asylum in the country, according to the latest figures.

These detainees, a significant number of whom are from Punjab, are seeking asylum, claiming that they “experienced violence or persecution” in India.

As many as 2,382 Indians are lodged in 86 jails in the US, according to the information obtained

by North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) through Freedom of Information Act. According to figures as of October 10, a total of 377 Indian nationals are detained at California’s Adelanto Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center, 269 at Imperial Regional Adult Detention Facility, 245 at the Federal Correctional Institution Victorville, and 115 at Washington State’s Tacoma ICE Processing Center.

“Most of the detainees at the federal facilities are asking for asylum claiming that they ‘experienced violence or persecution’ in their home country,” NAPA president Satnam S Chahal told PTI. “This is a matter of

serious concern that thousands of Indians, with an overwhelming majority of them being from Punjab, are languishing in jails in the US,” he said.

Chahal who has been working in the field for past several years alleged that there is a nexus of human traffickers and officials in Punjab, who encourage a young Punjabis to leave their homes to illegally enter the US and charge Rs 35-50 lakhs from each individual. Human trafficking is a criminal act which affects the global community and consequently Punjabis are too victims of this episode, he said.

“The Punjabi enthusiasm to migrate to affluent countries in search of greener pastures has given the traffickers to exploit them,” Chahal said.

“Failure to reach their promised destination leads to deportation, exploitation, indebtedness, imprisonment and even death,” he rued.

The NAPA urged the Punjab government to strictly enforce human trafficking laws that have been passed by the State Assembly in recent years.

The Trump administration has introduced a number controversial policies in line with its hardline stance on immigration.

as per the apex court’s October 31 order.

The top court had said details, including the steps in the decision making process for the procurement of jets, which could “legitimately” be brought into public domain, be made available to the parties who have filed petitions before it in the matter.

It had also asked the Centre to place before it in a sealed cover within 10 days the pricing details of 36 Rafale fighter jets India is buying from France.

The apex court, which had posted the matter for hearing on November 14,

had categorically told the Centre that if the pricing detail was “exclusive” and could not be shared with the court then the Centre should file an affidavit in this regard and say so. The petitions seeking the probe in the Rafale deal were first filed by advocates Manohar Lal Sharma and Vineet Dhanda.

Later, AAP MP Sanjay Singh had also filed the petition.

Former Union Ministers Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and acivist lawyer Prashant Bhushan also filed a joint petition.

The Centre has given

other procedural details of the deal to the top court in a sealed cover, which it shared with the petitioner, M.L. Sharma and NGO Common Cause, on Monday, in pursuance of the top court’s October 31 order.

On the contentious issue of HAL being dislodged as an Indian Offset Partner, the Centre has contended that in the IGA between India and France there was no mention of any private business entity.

“In so far as discharging the offset obligations by OEM and its Tier-I vendors through Indian Offset Partners (IOPs) is concerned,

BJP misleading people in name of religion: Mamata

Delhi’s air quality likely to turn severe again

Ex-minister Manju untraceable: Police RLSP chief fuels speculation by

Mamata Banerjee (File) Ko l kata , N ov 1 2 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of misleading people in the name of religion before elections and said nobody needs a lesson on Hinduism from the saffron outfit.

Taking a swipe at the BJP for trying to consolidate the Hindi-speaking vote bank in the state, Banerjee said the ruling party at the Centre had done nothing for them except making fake pre-electoral promises.

“They (BJP) only talk about religion when election comes. Those who celebrate Diwali, tell me, did BJP start the Diwali or are we celebrating it for many

years? These festivals are thousands of years old. BJP is misleading people in the name of religion,” Banerjee said at the inauguration of a Jagadhatri Puja here.

“We also celebrate all the Hindu festivals. We did not learn to celebrate them from the BJP, The BJP tries to divide people and when the election comes they ask the Hindi speaking people to vote for them. But what have they done for them?” she asked the people of central Kolkata’s Posta area, a predominantly Hindi-speaking belt. Referring to the National Register of Citizens in Assam, the Trinamool supremo claimed the BJP was trying to drive away Bengalis from Assam while doing the same with the people of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Gujarat.

“I want to ask the BJP why did they drive away the people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from Gujarat? At this rate, they would drive people away the people of other states even from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan or Delhi one day.”

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality is on the verge of turning back to severe as the pollution level increased again due to unfavourable meteorological conditions like low wind speed, authorities said Monday.

The overall air quality index was recorded at 399 which falls in very poor category, remaining just two points below severe, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board.

O n M o n d ay, t h e PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) level was recorded at 265 while the PM10 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres) was recorded at 461 in Delhi, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board.

Nineteen areas in Delhi recorded severe air quality while 18 areas showed very poor air quality, according to the CPCB.

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday said it was “quite shocked” that the Bihar police was unable to trace and arrest former state minister Manju Verma, who had stepped down from the cabinet in the wake of the Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal, in a case related to alleged recovery of illegal ammunition from her.

A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta summoned the Bihar director general of police (DGP) to explain why the state police had failed to trace the whereabouts of Verma and arrest her in connection with the case.

Verma had resigned as the social welfare minister in the Bihar government following the Muzaffarpur case, where several women inmates of a shelter home were allegedly raped and sexually abused, after it came to light that her husband Chandrashekhar Verma had spoken to Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the case, several times between January and June. At the outset, the bench asked, “Has the lady (Verma) been arrested?”

Manju Verma (File) The counsel appearing for the Bihar government said Verma was not arrested yet as the police were not able to trace her.

“That is fantastic. A (former) cabinet minister is not traceable. Fantastic.

How could it happen that a (former) cabinet minister is not traceable and nobody knows where she is? Do you realise the seriousness of this? You have to explain to us how a (former) cabinet minister is not traceable,” the bench said. “You call the DGP. This is too much,” Justice Lokur told the counsel appearing for the state.

The bench, which posted the matter for further hearing to November 27, also said, “We are quite

shocked that a former cabinet minister cannot be traced for more than a month.”

It also made it clear that if Verma was arrested in the meanwhile, the DGP need not appear before it.

Advocate Fauzia Shakil, appearing for petitioner Nivedita Jha, raised the issue of the state of affairs in 14 other shelter homes in Bihar, which was highlighted in a report submitted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) to the Bihar government in March.

Shakil argued that the “high and mighty” were involved in these matters and despite the fact that rampant physical and sexual abuse of boys and girls was going on at these 14 shelter homes, no action was taken by the state till date. It also referred to a recent newspaper report that said five girls had run away from a shelter home in Bihar. Advocate Aparna Bhat, assisting the court as an “amicus curiae” (an impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case) in the shelter home case, said the Child Welfare Committee was not functioning properly in Bihar.

meeting meets Sharad Yadav

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): RLSP president and BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha met opposition leader Sharad Yadav Monday, fuelling speculation that he may switch camps over his differences with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the proposed seat-sharing arrangement among the saffron party’s Bihar allies for the Lok Sabha polls.

Kushwaha, also a Union minister, met Yadav at the latter’s residence and both the leaders were believed to discussed the current political situation, especially in Bihar, RLSP sources said.

In a tweet, Kushwaha described the meeting as a courtesy call.

He has often asserted that he would work to get Narendra Modi elected as prime minister for another term but his unease with Kumar and meetings with opposition leaders, including RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, have sparked speculation about his future course.

Yadav had snapped

Upendra Kushwaha (File) ties with Kumar after the JD(U) chief joined hands with the BJP last year, and he was working to rally the opposition against the saffron party.

Kushwaha has expressed reservations to the BJP president Amit Shah’s proposal that both his party and Ram Vilas Paswan-led LJP contest fewer number of seats in 2019 than they did in 2014 so that Kumar’s JD(U) could be allotted as many seats as the saffron party fights.

The RLSP, which had fought three seats in 2014 and won all, is unlikely to be spared more than two seats.

NIA arrests DGCA suspends flying licence of Kathpalia for 3 yrs Can’t use Aadhaar to identify transporter in Maoist the dead: UIDAI tells High Court funding case

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) told the Delhi High Court on Monday that it was technically not possible to match the fingerprints of an unidentified body with the biometrics of 120 crore people stored in its database.

UIDAI submitted before a bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao that matching of biometrics, including fingerprints and iris, is done on 1:1 basis and Aadhaar number is required for it.

The court was hearing a petition filed by social activist Amit Sahni seeking a direction to the Centre and UIDAI to utilise Aadhaar biometrics to identify the unidentified dead bodies.

The bench asked the UIDAI to bring on record the details and file its response to the plea, explaining the system as to why it was not possible to match the fingerprints in such cases with the Aadhaar

database.

It also sought the reply of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on the plea and listed the matter for further hearing on February 5 next year.

The petition has sought a direction to the Centre, UIDAI, NCRB and all the states to scan biometrics of unidentified bodies and process them with Aadhaar portal to trace any pre-existing biometric details.

Noting the submissions of UIDAI’s counsel Zoheb Hussain, the bench said if it was technically not possible, how can it direct authorities to do it.

Sahni, also an advocate, submitted before the bench that it was possible to use Aadhaar biometrics to identify the dead, and even missing persons were traced through Aadhaar.

The UIDAI counsel said that for matching biometrics, it required prints of all the fingers, iris scan and if they go by only one thumb print scanning,

there are chances that it would match with multiple persons.

“It is not possible.

There are 120 crore persons on Aadhaar. It is always done 1:1,” he said.

He also referred to the October 12 order of an Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court where the investigating officer had moved the court seeking permission to compare fingerprints of a dead woman in Aadhaar database to establish her identity.

The UIDAI had told the high court that it was not at all possible to compare the fingerprints with the information stored.

Noting this, the high court had dismissed the investigating officer’s plea.

Sahni, in his plea, has sought directions to the Centre and UIDAI to share pre-existing Aadhaar details, if already there, without any delay, with the NCRB and states for identification of dead bodies.

Ranchi, Nov 12 (IANS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a transporter here in connection with a terror funding case of Maoist-affiliated organisation Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), an agency official said.

Sudhanshu Ranjan, a transporter in the MagadhAmrapali coal belt region, was held for his involvement in supply of funds to the terror outfit TPC. “Ranjan got contracts for transporting coal in the region on the recommendation of TPC leader Akraman. These contracts were taken at a higher rate than the prevailing rates and the extra amount was being transferred in cash to Akraman,” said the NIA official.

Ranjan will be produced before a special NIA cour t here on Tuesday morning for seeking his police custody.

“Investigation is continuing. So far, seven accused persons have been arrested in this case,” said the official.

to the commencement of a flight, and it is mandatory for him/her to undergo an alcohol test both before and after operating a flight.

The prescribed punishment for such offences under the DGCA rules is suspension of flying licence

Arvind Kathpalia (File) New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended the flying licence of Air India Director of Operations Arvind Kathpalia who failed alcohol test Sunday, a senior official said.

On Sunday, Air India grounded Kathpalia after he failed to clear pre-flight alcohol test. In the case of Kathpalia being detected ‘BA positive’ on November 11, the privileges of his licence have been suspended for a period of three years as per the provisions of applicable regulations, the official said.

The suspension is effective from November 11.

Rule 24 of the Aircraft Rules prohibits crew members from partaking any alcoholic drink 12 hours prior

for three months in case of first breach. For violating the norms for a second time, the licence is suspended for three years and for a third time, the licence is permanently cancelled. Earlier, chief of operations Kathpalia’s flying licence was

suspended in 2017 for three months by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for allegedly skipping the breath analyser test before a flight. He was subsequently removed from the post of executive director, operations.

DIMAPUR DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS' UNION LTD. DIMAPUR CENTRAL DAIRY, P.B. NO. 357, DIMAPUR-797112, NAGALAND

Phone : 03862-240190, email : dimuldairy@gmail.com MU/P&I/AGM/30/2018-19/417 Date : 8th November 2018

NOTIFICATION

This is to notify to all concerned that the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Dimapur District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union Ltd. (DIMUL), will be held on 30th November 2018 from 11:00 Hrs onwards at Dimapur Central Dairy, 7th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland to transact the following agendas : 1. To consider and approve the Annual Report and Audited Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2018.

2. To consider and approve the Budget Proposal for the year 2019-20 3. To transact any other agenda with the permission of the Chairman.

By order of the Board of Directors.

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Dr. Mhasizokho Chief Executive Officer & Member Secretary

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 338 Dimapur, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Majoritarian democracy

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hen it came to standing up for their common interests, Mizos showed they had no permanent enemies; only permanent interests when they all rose as one against the controversial Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) now removed, S.B. Shashank. Finally, the ECI, after vain attempts to smoothen ruffled feathers, relented to the onepoint demand by removing the officer. Shashank was probably trying to do his job without realising that in a democracy of majority where even some things that are not totally right can be turned right; his dedication to duty went against the sentiments of the majority. Shashank had asked ECI to remove the Principal Secretary(Home) Lalnunmawaia Chuaungo on the ground that the latter officer, a local Mizo belonging to the Gujarat IAS cadre, had been interfering with the decisions of the CEO. Shashank had only tried to implement the ECI directive to allow Bru refugees to vote within the refugee camps where they were sheltered, inside Tripura. Mizos don’t really like Brus and certainly not inclined to give them voting rights to those who have been out for over 20 years after having fled Mizoram. Shashank had also requisitioned around 40 companies of central forces to be deployed for election duties and ensure peaceful polling. For the public, the requisitioning of so many armed personnel meant that elections in Mizoram were not peaceful. The Principal Secretary was certainly irked by the two orders from the CEO and reminded the officer not to bypass the home department. Taking affront to the reminder the CEO wrote to the ECI asking for removal of Chuaungo since the poll process was in danger of being disturbed by interferences. ECI removed Chuaungo and asked him to report to the ministry of home affairs. The Mizoram government including several influential NGOs and public rose up to protest the treatment meted out to a local officer who had only tried to act in the best interests of the majority community. Two decades ago, thousands of Brus fled to Tripura because of communal tension triggered by the murder of Lalzawmliana, a Mizo forest guard, near Persang hamlet inside the Dampa tiger reserve in Mamit district by suspected Bru militants on October 21, 1997. Brus say they had been mostly supporting the ruling Congress but the “anti-Bru situation is likely to see a change” in the government. Today, the Brus( from Myanmar) and Chakmas(from Bangladesh) are inclined to the BJP since the saffron party has offered better deal. Though a number of Bru families returned to Mizoram during repeated repatriation process, a sizeable number of families remained in Tripura. The recent conflict that concluded with ECI removing Shashank and now likely to appoint Mizo IAS officers from Mizoram as the next CEO; only shows that majoritarianism in India has become the means to even deny or deprive.

It has the potential to damage democratic institutions in India where transporting cows or suspicion of eating beef could lead to lynching by ‘fringe elements’ from the majority community. However the Mizos are not wrong about their apprehension of Brus and Chakmas, who are non-Muslims. The Brus and Chakmas are therefore welcomed by BJP a party espousing majoritarianism and which is a threat to the indigenous people.

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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To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. ~ Douglas Adams

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Post-mortem

NSCN (K) response to initiatives

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t appears that certain section of the Nagas either out of ignorance or vested interest seems to be mis-interpreting the ongoing peace initiative between the NSCN and GoI being mediated by various Naga frontal organizations including the NMA and NGBF. It is extremely biased and detrimental to peace that certain individual leaders and groups have been found to be trying to legitimize the illegal and unconstitutional impeachment attempt plotted by 36 Pangmi workers. Moreover, attempting to give recognition to NCA group and undermine the legitimate NSCN/GPRN led by Khango Konyak would be very dangerous and damaging to the Naga political issue.

It is not the GOI but the Nagas ourselves who are responsible for creating more confusions and divisions within the Naga political groups, any unwanted fallout would solely be borne by vested Naga leaders who since the unfortunate crisis within the NSCN have been trying to impose their twisted interests and obstruct the peace efforts between the GOI and NSCN. Rather than strengthening the peace efforts, some vested sections are desperately trying to muddy the waters and fish in the troubled water, the filthy role of some prominent NGO’s leaders are already in the fore, they shall be exposed and held responsible should any untoward situation occur.

The Nagas must clearly understand that Yonghong (Yung Aung) led Pangmi sect has already forfeited Naga’s aspirations and rights by signing the NCA and agreeing to accept Myanmar Union, similarly the presence of two ‘lt. generals’ both from west Nagaland Niki Sumi and Nymlang Konyak with less than 20 cadres altogether in the NCA group cannot be a threat to the entire Naga’s yearning for peace and permanent solution. Any individual, group or organization found to be espousing the

NCA group’s cause in West Nagaland shall be prosecuted as criminals, anti-peace and anti-Naga, they no longer have the credibility or legitimacy to talk about the Naga issue since they have already accepted Myanmar citizenship on their own accord.

The business communities, government departments and common Naga public in general are also cautioned to remain vigilant of the NCA group and immediately stop paying any taxes or succumb to their desperate empty threat and intimidation.

Using Niki Sumi and Nymlang, the NCA masterminds are hell bent to continue taxing the west Nagas in order to keep-up their luxurious lifestyles in Myanmar.

The NSCN/GPRN should not be blamed in the event of any Naga found conniving with NCA group and consequently apprehended by NIA and other security agencies.

It may be also be noted that the GOI has through the NGBF and NMA responded positively stating that GOI is more than happy to have NSCN return to peace since it is the NSCN who unilaterally walked out of ceasefire whereas, the GOI still uphold the cease fire agreement that was signed between the NSCN and GOI in the year 2001, accordingly the NSCN in response to the appeal of the GOI, the State government and the Naga people is prepared to resume the abrogated ceasefire and pursue the Naga political issue with the GOI. Meantime, the NSCN/GPRN would like to express profound gratitude to NGBF, NMA, ENPO, NTC, CNTC, Yimchunger Tribal leaders, Khiamniungan tribal leaders, Chang tribal leaders, Sangtam Tribal leaders, Konyak Union, Sumi Hoho, Naga Hoho, NSF etc for their enthusiasm for peace and unflinching support and solidarity to NSCN/GPRN at this very hour.

Issued by- MIP, GPRN

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Jesus and the state

esus, like anyone of us was born into a political world and lived under a political State. During the time of Jesus, that political State was the Roman Empire which stretched from 31 BC to AD 476. Prior to this, the Greeks, the Medo Persians and the Babylonians had ruled the world from BC 626-63 BC. The Bible records two interesting events in the life of Jesus on earth where he was confronted with the state and had to give an answer to what was asked of him. The first was when the Pharisees and Herodians asked him whether one should pay taxes to the Roman Government. Jesus countered by asking his questioners to produce a Denarius coin. When it was brought to him and he asked whose picture was in the coin, they told him, it was a picture of Caesar the Emperor of Rome. Jesus then replied them: “Render therefore, unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s (Matt. 22: 15-22).

The important thing to be noted in this event is the fact that Jesus recognized the authority of Caesar on earth even though he knew that he himself was the ruler and king of all the kingdoms of the world (1 Tim. 6:15; Rev. 17:14;19: 16).

The second incident was during his trail when

Pilate asked him, “Knowest thou not that I have the power to crucify thee, and power to release thee?”But Jesus replied him: “Thou could have no power at all against me except it were given thee from above”(Jn. 19:10-11).

This reply of Jesus confirms Romans 13:1 where the word of God states: “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities...

(For) the authorities that exist have been established by God.” Jesus therefore was affirming that Pilate would have no authority except that which was granted to him from above (Read the whole of Romans chapter 13 for a clear understanding of the institution of the state

by God).

Now, two facts emerge from these two events namely-that civil governments (the State) has been established

by God and also that Jesus too recognized this institution. As for this institution of the state, on being asked

by Pilate whether he was a King, Jesus had replied that he was a king though his “kingdom was not of this world (Jn. 18:33-36). We must however remember that after his second coming to earth, the kingdom of this world is going to become the kingdom of Jesus and that he will rule forever and ever into all eternity (Rev.11:15).

In conformity to these two facts, the book of Daniel further states that “the Most

‘To sabotage the great Naga solidarity’

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(Frontier Times April 22, 1965)

n honest perusal of the Naga lives in and of the past would clearly reveal that theirs’ had been most profound virtuous ones of absolute prudence. People of each village, ranging right from the humblest to the loftiest, practised sincere love and great concern for the common good. Much before today’s enlightenment arrived, the people nurtured very high standards of innate wisdom in governing themselves with impeccable discipline and self respect.

They cultivated a very healthy fear of and worshipped the Divine Deity even prior to the Gospel of Jesus Christ was brought to their knowledge.

They were never given to the vain worship of idols or natural objects and elements like the stones and trees or such other gods and goddesses. The sky representing the “Fatherhood” and the earth representing the “Motherhood” of the actual Godhead had been their reverence. Their “Yes” had been truly yes and “No” been no, most stringent, and there had been absolutely no other shades and ramifications whatsoever in between. Rules and orders were obeyed and observed right down to the finest detail.

The greatest of human need for food had been sufficiently well endowed, with even more to spare. The indispensable “salt” supply used to be obtained by processing the natural “spring salt”. The present day common salt had come to us only after the advent of the meddling British’s coming. Theirs had been the pure legacy of high fidelity verbal tales and folk lore and no misleading yarns would ever be allowed nor tolerated.

We had most bitterly fought with the intruding British devils using most primitive weapons in the forms of spears and daos, wooden rods and boulders for 40 odd years due sheerly to the intense love we harbour for our dear Motherland. Only much later on would we employ their own Muzzle-Loading Guns captured as spoils from the various battles. From these endless stories of the heroics of our elders, a very pale shadow of the great magnitude of the ardent love they had for our Land could so very well be gauged and calibrated.

While in the very thickest midst of the battle for repelling the British; the wonderful

grace of God reached out to us through the agency of the American Baptist Missionary Rev. Dr E W Clark, who brought the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Ao community at the predestined village of Molongkimong. This spark ignited off the eternal flame that slowly but surely spread to all corners and Nagas embraced the Christian faith. With possible minimal variations, our ancient Naga religious beliefs and values were very much akin to those of the Old Testament’s. In addition to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even the ABC script (Roman Alphabet) was introduced to us, enabling the Nagas to relate to and communicate with other Nations for the fact of which we are absolutely grateful to God and eternally indebted to the American Baptist Missions.

We are also most thankful to the United States of America without measure. Through all of these, the Nagas had come to know ourselves all the better and our unity indeed grew much, both in dimension and in intensity.

Then, when the British departed from her Asian Empire, Government of India sent in her Armed Forces with the evil intent of hunting down and killing the Nagas with utter impunity. However, the Nagas were most resolute in her stance and fought adamantly tooth and nail in the honourable ways we knew best, from 1954 – 1964 in order not to give away our Land nor surrender our people to outsiders. Then the Nagaland Baptist Church Council most timely set up a Peace Mission Board whose Members arranged the Government of India and the Federal Government of Nagaland to arrive at a Ceasefire and the Indo-Naga Talks were put in place.

Mr Y D Gundevia, Secretary, Foreign Affairs was made the Chief of the Indian Delegation. Most unfortunately though, he chose to be most haughty and arrogant and was never prepared to treat the Nagas as fellow-human beings in all of his dealings. At this time and season, a certain Indian Parliamentary Mission comprising of 14 Members of Parliament (MPs) came for an on-the-spot study. They were hosted at Chüziera (Thizama) and on February 5, 1965 Atrocities report was presented to them both in writing as well

as through enactments. It was reported that processions originating from various points converged at Chüziera by different groups of Nagas. An estimated crowd nearing 50,000 (fifty thousand) agglomerated at the venue to register our protest, it had been said.

The Members of Parliament representing different National Parties came over to Nagaland, saw and heard first-hand of the actual scenario; went back to New Delhi, deliberated at length and the resultant outcome read as follows: “According to a news item appearing in the April 22, 1965 issue of the Frontier Times Shri R S Pande was reported to have stated to the PTI quite so truthfully that he could absolutely not perceive the Government of India gaining any tangibly significant achievement with deployment of naked military might; and that it would (be) best to devise some other means in order to sabotage the great Naga Solidarity of intent.”

However, there had been no scaling down whatsoever in the Indian Army activities.

And the Indian Intelligence and other Agencies at the highest levels went about their daily regular business most unabated.

By May end of 1967, the Federal Authority dispatched Mr Vizol and Ex Indian M P Mr R Suisa Tangkhul to discuss National matters with the NNC President A Z Phizo in London. But, Mr Suisa instead of presenting the official Federal Authority’s agenda, tried enticing A Z Phizo with his own secretly written “PROPOSAL”; which most certainly angered Phizo very gravely! Mr Vizol pleaded in all honesty that he had never known nor had anything to do with the nefarious PROPOSAL. Because of this “Supposititious errand” (“Tenya dielie” in Tenyidie which would literally mean “Wildcat’s message”) the Federal Authority lost all confidence in Mr R Suisa most naturally.

At the historic Tatar Hoho (National Parliament Sitting), Tongpanti Camp, Yaongyimsen Village on September 7, 1967, Kedageh Scato Swu was compelled to resign from Presidentship.

Closely following that, during another sitting in May 22 – 24, 1968 the Parliamen-

tary form of Government was changed into the Presidential one, after obtaining the slimmest majority of just one vote of the Federal Authority comprising both the Civil as well as the Naga Army personnel ranked Brigadiers and above.

Then on the night of October 30, 1968 General Zuheto kidnapped the Federal President and two of his senior colleagues and carted away to and restrained them at Satakha. On November 2, 1968 Revolutionary Government was raised, all in a wild whirlwind. However, most mercifully, the Vice President M C Murry could declare a “State of Emergency” on November 7, 1968 and salvaged the Nation from the very brink.

The great and mighty achievements of our leaders had all been kept intact and Naga National rights remained most high and lofty as ever.

The virtuous National Martyrs had remained ever epical and would remain so, most endearing. The historic Plebiscite of Thumb Impression in support for Naga Independence had been most irrefutably committed and the NNC would forever be true to this pledge divine. My ardent appeal to all fellow-Nagas is that we should never be swayed nor dismayed by the turbulence of the present political upheavals.

India’s evil design “TO SABOTAGE THE GREAT NAGA SOLIDARITY” had been most nefariously launched and implemented with utmost vengeance; but it had not succeeded so far nor would it ever do so, God being our Strength and Sustainer. May God forgive the apparently sacrilegious utterance: “India would never get the gratification of doing away with Naga Sovereignty”, total anathema! May India never be permitted to ever try again in any unholy ways and schemes to weaken the NNC from henceforth.

As the one time Prime Minister of Israel Mrs Golda Meir once stated that Israelis must never underestimate their own actual worth; we Nagas must surely take this to heart and never ever lessen our true worth as well. In full anticipation of the inexhaustible wealth of God’s loving kindness and blessings, we put our explicit trust on Him in all eagerness. Kuknalim.

Zapuvisie Lhousa, member Central Executive Council, NNC

High (God) rules in the kingdom of man and gives it to whomsoever he wills” (Dan. 4:17; also 4: 32-35).

As evidence of this fact, we find from the book of Daniel that King Nebuchadnezzar was not a God fearing man but was still made by God to rule over the whole Babylonian Empire of numerous nations (Dan.4:19-27).

In the light of these facts, we Christians must know that God is very much involved in the political and legal affairs of the world and that Jesus too was not silent on these issues. Far from it, in his visit to the Synagogue in Nazareth, Jesus opened the book of Isaiah 61:1-2 and after reading out “The spirit of the Lord is upon me...to preach the Gospel to the poor...to preach deliverance to the captives... and to set at liberty them that are oppressed,” he went on and declared: “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your eyes” (Lk. 4:14-21).

Surely, Jesus was here talking about both spiritual as well as political salvation because nowhere has scripture ever taught that there would be political or legal oppression in Heaven where we have to fight for setting such captives free!

Who then dare say that God is not involved or interested in world political affairs?

Kaka D. Iralu, Mission Compound, Kohima

BIG challenge for organic production system

(From previous issue) The organic livestock production is still in its infancy and the cost of organic feed is often comparably higher than conventional feed increasing production cost several folds for organic livestock producers. Often the transpiration cost of feed from one part of the country to another is also hugely taxing on the producers to that extent that many were forced to leave the organic trade and switched back to traditional production system for their bare survival. The price of organic feed grain is intimately associated with the price of nonorganic grain and is also short in demand.

Therefore, as the non-organic grain prices go up, many organic farmers loose interest in organic grain production. Many consumers appreciate and are even ready to pay higher prices for local, nature-based and pasture raised meat than organic meat due to lack of proper advertisement and active consumer awareness initiatives of the local organic production industry. Some consumers put higher priority for animal welfare with strong support for antibiotics and/or hormones free production system than certified organic. It is also important to note that the production cost for conventional meat production is comparatively cheaper than the organic alternative posing further threats to the organic industry.

A recent study in North America published in the Frontiers in Nutrition has found that diets rich in fruit and vegetables is environmentally sustainable than those rich in animal products. This study also highlighted that organic food provides significant climate benefits for the plant-based diets compared to those with low or moderate amount of plant products. Thus organic products have huge health and environmental benefits that are not being appropriately highlighted by the concerned industry. The BIG challenge for organic production system ultimately is winning the long term consumer confidence and it is time that efforts on these realm needs to be accelerated to deal with the ground realities.

(Concluded) Saikat Kumar Basu, Apt 6-409, 43 Street South, Lethbridge AB Canada T1J 4B3

Reader’s Post

Need for more recreational parks

Sir,

There is dearth of parks in Dimapur city for which the concerned authority need to work on. The only park that has been funded by residents and existing with some facilities for children is in PWD colony. Here, you see children playing while adults are seen sitting and catching up with neighbours. More of such green parks need to be built up within the heart of the city as well. Some semblance of nature needs to be retained before residents of Dimapur are swallowed up in the concrete jungle.

Elika Assumi, Midlane Dimapur

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CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Monday filed its preliminary probe report relating to CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma in a sealed cover in the Supreme Court.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul took the report on record and fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

During the hearing, interim CBI Director M Nageswar Rao also filed report on decisions taken by him since October 23 to 26, when the apex court had ordered for the probe.

Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CVC, told the court that former apex court judge A K Patnaik supervised the CVC inquiry which was completed on

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November 10.

The CJI observed that the Registry was open on Sunday also but no intimation was given to the Registrar regarding filing of the report.

Later the SG tendered an apology and said though he was not explaining the circumstances there was delay on their part in submitting the report.

On October 26, the top court had appointed Justice Patnaik to super-

vise the ongoing inquiry of CVC against Verma.

The apex court had also issued notices to the Centre and the CVC seeking their replies on Verma’s petition challenging the government’s decision to divest him of his powers as CBI chief and sending him on leave.

Verma’s deputy Rakesh Asthana, Special Director CBI, was also sent on leave by the Centre.

The court on October 26 had also set a deadline of two weeks for the CVC to complete the preliminary inquiry against the CBI director.

It had also barred Rao, who has been given interim charge of the CBI, from taking any major decision.

It had said that a list of all the decisions taken

by Rao since October 23 including decisions with

Tigress post-mortem report released Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI): Amid outrage among wildlife lovers over killing of tigress Avni, a senior forest department official has said that violations of guidelines are “evident” in the postmortem report which also found that the feline was shot while it was “facing away” from the shooter.

The postmortem report issued recently stated that the bullet which killed the tigress entered from the rear part of its left fore limb.

“The animal was facing away from the shooter at that time,” it said.

The report also raised doubts over the tranquiliser dart, which was seen on the

big cat’s carcass, suggesting that it was not even released from the tranquilising rifle.

“No haemorrhage was observed in the tigress’ muscles at the darting spot.

A dart fired from a syringe projector (tranquilising rifle) always leaves a significant and obvious haematoma, which was not observed in this case,” it said.

The senior forest department official said the revelations are “serious” and could cost some people “dearly”.

“Violation of guidelines to capture or kill a protected species like tiger is evident,” he said, on condition of anonymity.

Asked about the shoot-

er’s claims that the tigress was killed in self-defence, the official said, “If it is true then how come the bullet entered from rear. And the tranquiliser dart is another evidence suggesting that it was not even used as a first option to bring the tigress under control.”

The tigress, who had allegedly killed 13 people in Yavatmal district’s Pandharkawda area in the last two years, was shot dead by a marksman hired by the state government in a forest there on November 2.

The BJP-led government in the state has come under fire over the killing of the tigress who left behind two 10-month-old cubs.

regard to transfer of investigations, change of investigating officer(s) etc will be furnished to the court in a sealed cover on or before November 12, 2018 whereafter orders as would be appropriate will be passed by the court.”

Mehta had said that the CVC has been conducting an inquiry into the allegations made in the August 24 note/letter of the Cabinet Secretary with regard to Verma.

Besides the plea filed

by Verma, the court is also seized of the PIL filed by NGO Common Cause, which has sought a probe by special investigation team against CBI officers including Asthana, and had issued notices to the Centre, CBI, CVC, Asthana, Verma and Rao asking them to respond to it by November 12.

HC seeks report from TN govt on dengue deaths Madurai, Nov 12 (PTI): The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court Monday ordered the Tamil Nadu government to submit a report on the number of deaths caused by swine flu and dengue by November 20.

Issuing the notice to the state Health Secretary, a bench of Justice K K Sasisdharan and Justice P D Audikesavalu also sought details about the number of people affected by the two viral fevers caused by mosquitoes and contagious infection and the steps taken by the government to contain them.

Notification issued for Telangana Assembly election voters in Telangana have gone down by nearly nine lakh to 2.73 crore for the Assembly polls.

There would be more than 32,574 polling stations in the state and few more may be set up depending on the number of voters.

The 119-member Assembly was dissolved on September 6 on the recommendation of the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led government, more than eight months ahead of the expiry of its term.

The Election Commission on Friday imposed a near month-long ban on holding exit polls beginning November 12 in the five poll-bound states including Telangana.

Caretaker Chief Minister and TRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao handed over B-Forms to party’s contesting candidates Sunday after a brainstorming session with them.

He is expected to file his nomination from Gajwel constituency in Medak district on November 14.

“Honourable KCR garu giving away the Bform to the MLAs of my Parliament constituency.

We seek the blessings of T-people for the success of all our MLAs,”TRS MP and CMs daughter Kavitha tweeted.

The TRS has already announced its candidates for 107 segments, including 105 at one go within

minutes of the Assembly dissolution, giving it a jump-start to the campaign and stunning the opposition.

The main opposition Congress forged an electoral pact with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) headed

by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS) founded by retired Osmania University Political Science Professor Kodandaram and the Communist Party of India.

However the “Grand Alliance” is yet to announce the list of the contesting candidates. BJP had so far announced 66 nominees in two tranches.

(From p-1) Alleging that the State government was contemplating to reappoint Jha despite stiff opposition by the Nagaland House staff, the signatories reminded that government servants in the process of discharging their duties must maintain absolute integrity and that, in the event of failure to do so, action was initiated against them on the charge of lack of integrity.

However, in the case of Jha, it was not of integrity alone, but of serious fraud and misconduct, as per government reports, that had landed him behind the bar twice, they informed the home commissioner.

The representation said, as per available report, Jha had misused government writing pads, office

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Meanwhile, when contacted, it was learnt that the State government had moved to consider reappointing Jha on humanitarian ground.

Sources from the home department informed Nagaland Post that since Jha has a child diagnosed with cancer, the government felt to reconsider the case. However, the sources pointed out that he could be terminated anytime, if there was discontentment within the Nagaland House employees over his service.

Gov, CM condole (From p-1) His contribution for introducing Neem Coated Urea in the fertilizer sector and reduction in prices of essential medicines and implants in pharmaceuticals sector were path breaking and showed his concern for the farmers and the poor - the true hallmark of a leader, Rio said.

Recalling his association with late Kumar as a member of the 16th Lok Sabha from May 2014 to February 2018, Rio said he would forever cherish the time spent with him.

The chief minister also said people of the North East also remember him for the decision to set up the National Institute of Pharmaceuticals Education and Research (NIPER) campus at Guwahati.

In his demise, Rio said people of Karnataka and the nation have lost an able leader, who was “such

an asset to the Government and the Society.”

The chief minister conveyed deepest condolences to the family members of late Ananth Kumar and prayed to God to grant them the strength to bear this loss.

Dy.CM: Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also leader of BJP legislature party Nagaland, expressed deep pain and sadness over the demise of union minister and senior BJP leader, Ananth Kumar.

In a condolence message, Patton described late Ananth Kumar was “an abled and dynamic statesman”, who led an exemplary life of respecting all other leaders.

Patton said his demise was not only a great loss for the citizens of Karnataka, but for India as a whole.

Conveying heartfelt condolences to bereaved family, friends, supporters and the citizens of Karnataka,

deputy chief minister extend prayer support during this time of grief and sorrow.

BJP state unit: BJP Nagaland state unit has also expressed grief at the untimely demise of senior BJP leader and union minister Ananth Kumar.

BJP state unit through its media cell said the party would remember late Kumar as people’s leader, a veteran parliamentarian and a supreme organizer. It said he was easily accessible to the common man and was one of the hardworking MPs. Media cell stated that BJP state president and minister for higher and technical education, Temjen Imna Along, along with all rank file have expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the Almighty God grant solace to all his loved ones at this time of pain and sorrow to bear the irreparable loss.

Plight of organic farmers (From p-1) The store at Lhomithi Colony would be run by eight volunteers, who would approach local farmers and help them sell their produce at a competitive rate to be fixed by the farmers themselves. The farmers will be made to check price tags on the crates to ensure transparency. Also, all agricultural produces will be organic and procured from various parts of the State, as far as Tuensang and Kiphire.

In his speech as special guest, Dr. Chuba said the State government had 7,990 registered cooperative societies, out which only 926

societies were audited in 2017 and the remaining were either non-functional or on the verge of collapse.

Referring to the Nagaland State Cooperative Societies Act that mandates a minimum of 15 persons to constitute a cooperative society, he said around two lakh people were engaged in agricultural activities.

Stating that many societies only await subsidies from the government, he urged those present not to wait for grants and subsidies, but to work hard and make contributions.

Dr. Chuba lamented that nobody had come forward to seek help, while

encouraging those present to buy local and keep the economy generated circulating within the State.

Speaking on the occasion, Bumo said the main objective behind the farmers’ store was to help farmers sell their produce. He said the Green Shelves Agri Produce and Marketing Cooperative Society had tied up with farmers across the State and, with the help of MARCOFED, launched the store.

Pointing out that local farmers had sufficient produce but often could not market them, he explained that the

store would give them space to sell their agricultural produce at their own price.

The programme was chaired by Y Asen and the dedication prayer was delivered by Asola.

Nagaland Post had earlier reported on the dwindling number of stalls at Dimapur’s first organic market in Super Market area on September 24. When its reporter visited the market again on Monday, the number of stalls had further depleted with barely five to six women farmers selling their produce.

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Senior Congress leader and party treasurer Ahmed Patel said National Herald, Qaumi Awaz and Navjivan -- all the newspapers run by the National Herald newspapers from the Herald House had the spine to speak the truth, which made those in power uneasy.

“The BJP Government has embarked on a witch hunt and is pressurising the machinery to revoke lease of Herald House at any cost.

National Herald, Qaumi Awaz and the Navjivan have the spine to speak the truth which makes those in power uneasy. “The Government’s design will be defeated,” he said on Twitter. The authorities have issued notices to National Herald on why action should not be initiated against the publication for non-use of land for its original purpose.

seals, ID card, etc, apart from being caught redhanded cheating travellers from Nagaland on several occasions.

The staff said the ground on which the government was contemplating to re-appoint a criminal like Jha was something the citizens of Nagaland might like to guesstimate.

Addressed to the home commissioner, copies of the representation were also marked to the chief secretary, P&AR commissioner & secretary and personal secretary to deputy chief minister.

The signatories of the representation included Sentisangla Chang, Nenie Hangsing, Chumjanbeni, Limhathung Odyuo, Arup Kumar Biswas, Asangla Jamir, Mongkum, Vilahoulie

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Hyderabad, Nov 12 (PTI): The Election Commission Monday issued notification for the December 7 election to the Telangana Legislative Assembly.

According to the notification, nominations would be accepted from November 12 to 19 while the date for scrutiny of papers has been fixed on November 20.

The last date for withdrawing nominations is November 22.

Polls are scheduled to be held on December 7 and counting would be held on December 11.

According to an earlier communication from the Chief Electoral officers office, the total number of

Asthana has also moved the Supreme Court with a separate petition in the matter and has sought removal of Verma from the post of CBI Director.

Later, on November 4, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge had moved the top court contending that divesting Verma of his statutory powers and functions is “completely illegal and arbitrary”.

In an interlocutory application filed in the pending petition, Kharge, who is also a member of the three-member selection committee which appoints the CBI director, said, “As a concerned stakeholder he brings to the attention of the court the brazen and illegal actions” of the political executive in interfering with the independent functioning of the CBI director.

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got speeded up after the note-ban and the hasty implementation of the GST, the RBI had in September 2016 brought as many as 11 state-run banks under the prompt corrective action plan framework to bring down NPAs. This has led to credit crunch in the economy as these banks collectively control one-fifth of the system level credit and deposits, and the crisis was felt the most by small business units.

The banking system needs to be strengthened so that it can lend to NBFCs, which will ensure that “liquidity in the markets is maintained”, the minister said.

NBFCs controlled more than 13 per cent of system wide credit market as of March 2018.

“We have to target ourselves and our policies; the whole system has to target itself to the direction where we improve the lending ability of our banks and we improve the liquidity available as far as our markets are concerned,” Jaitley said.

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compared to 0.51 per cent rise in September, according to the Central Statistics Office data. Vegetable prices declined by 8.06 per cent in October against a 4.15 per cent contraction in September. Inflation also slowed to 0.35 per cent in the fruit basket as against 1.12 per cent recorded a month ago.

The retail inflation also cooled in protein-rich items like cereals, eggs, milk and related products.

However, inf lation quickened to 8.55 per cent for the ‘fuel and light’ category against 8.47 per cent in the previous month.

the government-appointed non- official director on the central board of the RBI, S Gurumurthy, had been asking for forbearance for MSMEs along with increased credit flow to other critical sectors.

Also, other reports said government wants the RBI to open a special refinance window for NBFCs, mutual funds and housing finance companies which have been under strain since the defaults at the infra lender IL&FS. “The future of our economy and its growth depends on this lending capacity,” he said, adding the “immediate target” should be to strengthen the banking system that is mired with over Rs 10.5 lakh crore in NPAs which is close to 12 per cent of the overall banking assets.

Jaitley said multiple options have been exercised, not many yielded results and the “experiments” being carried out now are delivering results now.

“Early harvest” of the IBC is also showing positive results, he said.

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12.62 percent as on September 30, 2017.

However, gross NPAs were down compared to 16.66 percent by the end of June quarter of the current fiscal. Net NPAs jumped to 7.64 percent at Septemberend from 6.47 percent in the year-ago period. As on June 30, 2018, the net NPA proportion was at 8.45 percent.

In value terms, gross NPAs of the bank stood at Rs 61,560.65 crore by the end of September quarter, 2018-19, as against Rs 49,306.90 crore in the yearago period. Net NPA stood at Rs 25,994.15 crore as against Rs 23,565.73 crore.

Bank of India shares closed 4.85 percent down at Rs 87.25 on BSE.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 3.31 per cent in October on the back of cheaper kitchen staples, fruits and protein-rich items, official data released Monday showed.

The inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 3.7 per cent in September 2018 and 3.58 per cent in October 2017.

The retail inflation number is the lowest since September 2017 when it touched 3.28 per cent.

The rate of price rise in the food basket contracted by 0.86 per cent in October

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): State-owned Bank of India Monday reported a net loss of Rs 1,156.25 crore for the quarter ending September due to a jump in provisions for bad loans.

The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 179.07 crore in the corresponding July-September period of the last fiscal. It had a net profit of Rs 95.11 crore in the April-June quarter of the 2018-19 fiscal.

Total income of the bank fell to Rs 10,800.24 crore during the quarter ending September from Rs 11,600.47 crore in the same period of 2017-18, according to a regulatory filing by Bank of India.

Provisions towards bad loans rose to Rs 2,827.62 crore in the July-September quarter of 2018-19 from Rs 1,866.82 crore in the yearago quarter.

Its gross non-performing assets (NPAs) hit 16.36 percent of gross advances by September-end 2018 against

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banking system that will be able to improve credit in those sectors which really need credit. The MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) sector needs credit, several other players in the market need credit.

NBFCs today need credit because a large part of lending is done by them,” he added.

It can be noted that as of the March quarter, the system wide bad loans ratio had sniffed at 12 per cent, while for some state-run lenders like IDBI Bank, which has been taken over

by LIC, had nearly 28 per cent of its loans as dud assets as of the June quarter.

Following a massive spike in the bad loans, which

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Gold prices recovered by Rs 80 to Rs 32,150 per 10 gram at the bullion market Monday on revival of buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand even as the precious metal weakened overseas.

Silver too ended higher

by Rs 150 at Rs 38,150 per kg. Bullion traders attributed the rally in gold prices to fresh purchases by jewellers triggered by the wedding season demand. However, a weak trend overseas capped the gains.

Besides, the rupee depreciating against the dollar by 54 paise to 73.04, making imports costlier, supported the upside in gold prices, they added.

Gold firmed up after falling by Rs 620 in the last four straight sessions. On Saturday, gold fell by Rs 180 to Rs 32,070 per 10 gram.

Globally, gold fell 0.41 per cent to USD 1,205.50 an ounce in Singapore Monday.

Silver too shed 0.11 per cent to USD 14.23 an ounce.

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capital goods output growth slowed to 5.8 per cent in the month under review from 8.7 per cent a year ago.

However, the data showed that the manufacturing sector recorded a growth of 4.6 per cent in September, up from 3.8 per cent a year ago. The electricity generation too improved to 8.2 per cent in the month from 3.4 per cent in September 2017.

For April-September 2018, the IIP growth came in at 5.1 per cent. The factory output rise was 2.6 per cent in same period of the last fiscal. As per use-based classification, the growth rates in September 2018 over September 2017 are 2.6 per cent in primary goods, 1.4 per cent in intermediate goods and 9.5 per cent in infrastructure/construction goods. The consumer durables and consumer non-durables have recorded growth of 5.2 per cent and

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Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI): The rupee Monday dropped by 39 paise to settle at 72.89 against the US currency as oil prices rebounded after Saudi Arabia announced plans to cut production and the dollar strengthened in global markets.

The rupee opened lower at 72.74 and fell further by 57 paise to the day’s low of 73.07 as crude oil prices surged over 1 per cent to reclaim USD 71 per barrel level, cutting short its 10day selling trend.

The rupee finally settled at 72.89 per dollar, showing a loss of 39 paise or 0.54 per cent over the last close.

Increased dollar demand from importers amid firming global crude oil prices and a strong dollar weighed on the rupee sentiment, a currency dealer said.

International benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 2.04 per cent at USD 71.61 per barrel.

Saudi Arabia announced plans to cut production by 500,000 barrels per day from December and called for a global output cut of one million barrels per day to support oil price.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Industrial production grew at the slowest pace in four months at 4.5 per cent in September mainly due to poor performance of mining sector and lower offtake of capital goods. The industrial production measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 4.1 per cent in September 2017.

Sequentially, the factory output growth for August was revised slightly upward to 4.6 per cent from provisional figure of 4.3 per cent, according to Central Statistics Office (CSO) data released Monday.

The IIP was recorded at 6.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent in June and July this year, respectively. The previous low was recorded at 3.8 per cent in May this year.

The mining sector output growth decelerated to 0.2 per cent in September as against 7.6 per cent in the year-ago month. Similarly,

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said minimising bad loans alone can ensure adequate credit flow to small businesses and the troubled NBFCs and also help take care of the liquidity concerns in the market, signalling a thaw in its fraught ties with the Reserve Bank.

Interestingly, the latest statement from the finance minister is in fact aligns with the RBI’s resolve on the issue which has been doggedly pressing for action on high non- performing assets (NPAs). The apex bank has also been averse to government demand for special dispensations for SMEs, NBFCs and the power sector to help boost growth ahead of the April-May hustings. “ To m a i n t a i n t h e strength of our banking system and to enable it to help the economy grow, we need to minimise our NPAs,” Jaitley said, speaking at the 100th foundation day of the state-run Union Bank of India here Sunday evening through a video link.

“It is only a strong

6.1 per cent, respectively.

In terms of industries, 17 out of 23 industry groups in manufacturing sector have shown positive growth during September 2018 as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

The industry group ‘manufacture of furniture’ has shown the highest positive growth of 32.8 per cent followed by 20.9 per cent in ‘manufacture of wearing apparel’ and 20.6 per cent in ‘manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials’.

On the other hand, the industry group ‘printing and reproduction of recorded media’ have shown the highest negative growth of (-) 12.9 per cent followed by (-) 10.7 per cent in ‘other manufacturing’ and (-) 7.3 per cent in ‘manufacture of tobacco products’.

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Yemen clashes leave 150 dead UN chief says destruction of Yemen’s Hodeida port would be ‘catastrophic’

H o d e i da , N ov 1 2 (Agencies): At least 150 people have been killed in 24 hours of clashes in Yemen’s Hodeida, medics and military sources said Monday, as international pressure mounted for a ceasefire in the vital port city.

According to AFP, government loyalists supported by a Saudi-led coalition are fighting to oust the Iranbacked Huthi rebels from the Red Sea city, whose docks are a lifeline to 14 million Yemenis at risk of starvation.

“If the port at Hodeida is destroyed, that could create an absolutely catastrophic situation,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned.

“The fighting must stop, a political debate must begin, and we must prepare a massive humanitarian response to avoid the worst next year,” he said.

A military source in the pro-government coalition said the insurgents had pushed back a large-scale assault aimed at moving towards the port, under rebel

Yemeni pro-government forces drive through the eastern outskirts of Hodeida as they battle to seize the key Red Sea port city from Huthi rebels on November 10, 2018. (AFP/STRINGER)

control since 2014.

In a statement sent via the Telegram messaging app, the Huthis said they had “lured” loyalists up the western coastline of Hodeida, where the rebels then launched an attack on the troops.

Government forces, led on the ground by Emirati-backed troops, have made

their way into Hodeida after 11 days of clashes, reaching residential neighbourhoods in the east on Sunday and sparking fears of street fights that would further endanger civilians trapped in the city.

Residents and government military sources have reported rebel snipers stationed on rooftops in

civilian streets in eastern Hodeida, a few kilometres (miles) from the port on the western edge of the city.

Mariam Aldogani, Save the Children’s field coordinator in Yemen, said that the people in Hodeida are living in a “state of fear”.

“There is ongoing fighting, and the situation

is very bad,” she told AFP over the weekend by phone, as strikes were heard in the background.

The Hodeida offensive has sparked international outcry unprecedented in nearly four years of conflict between the Huthis and the Saudi-backed government.

Britain, the United States and France have all called for a cessation to the hostilities. All three countries are major suppliers of arms to Saudi Arabia.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a major ally of Washington, to engage in peace talks.

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt met with Saudi King Salman on Monday during a visit to the kingdom to press its rulers to support UN efforts to end the conflict.

Hunt will also meet senior officials from Yemen and the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates, a key pillar of the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government, this week.

9 Bangladesh EC defers polling date to December 30 Dhaka, Nov 12 (IANS): The Bangladesh Election Commission on Monday postponed the polling date for the country’s general election from December 23 to December 30 amid calls for a deferral from the new opposition alliance Jatiya Oikya Front and other parties. Chief Election Commissioner K.M. Nurul Huda made the announcement in capital Dhaka, a day after the opposition alliance, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), decided to contest the polls, bdnews24. com reported. The alliance also called for the election to be deferred by a month.

Huda said the poll body welcomed the opposition alliance’s decision to contest the polls.

BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir had earlier urged the government to ensure a level playing field for holding a free, fair and neutral election.

The Election Commission will now accept nominations till November 28, said Huda.

Conditions not safe for Rohingya’s return: UNHCR Ya n g o n , N o v 1 2 (IANS): The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that the condition was not safe for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar from Bangladesh, even as the two countries were preparing for the return process on Monday, set to start later this week. The two governments on November 15 agreed on repatriation of 2,251 of around 723,000 Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh camps, in the first part of a phased process, reports Efe news.

“Although UNHCR does not believe current conditions in Rakhine state are conducive to the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of refugees from Bangladesh, we remain committed to supporting the government of Myanmar’s efforts to create such conditions,” the refugee agency said in a statement.

The Human Rights Watch also criticised Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi over the forced return of the Rohingya.

“Aung San Suu Kyi wants to convince her Asean neighbours that it’s safe to

force Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar despite not having given them citizenship or freedom to travel or even admitting that the army chased them out with mass murder, rape & arson,” HRW Executive Director Kenneth Roth tweeted on Monday.

Myanmar authorities have constructed a number of receiving centres in Rakhine state, from where the Rohingya fled last year after a military campaign, described by the UN as “ethnic cleansing” with elements of genocide.

The UNHCR said Myanmar authorities should allow refugees to assess the conditions in Rakhine themselves before taking the decision on their return.

The start of the repatriation process was announced on October 30, almost a year after the two countries signed an agreement on November 23, 2017.

More than 1 million Rohingya, a minority Muslim community which the UNHCR considers stateless, have fled Myanmar in different waves of migration since the end of the 20th century.

Nigeria cholera outbreak kills 175 Pak launches nationwide No deal on UK’s exit from bloc: people, 10,000 people affected anti-polio vaccination drive EU’s Brexit negotiator Barnier

Lagos, Nov 12 (Agencies): Suspected cholera cases have jumped in northeast Nigeria where Boko Haram violence has forced tens of thousands of people to seek refuge in crowded camps, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Monday.

According to AFP, the humanitarian group said 10,000 people have been affected by the fast-spreading cholera outbreak and 175 people have died in the northeast states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe as of early November 2018.

“One of the major causes of the outbreak is the

congestion in the camps that makes it difficult to provide adequate water, sanitation and hygiene services,” said Janet Cherono, the NRC’s programme manager in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.

“The rainy season has also worsened the conditions. If more land is not urgently provided for camp decongestion and construction of health and sanitation facilities, Nigeria is steering towards yet another cholera outbreak in 2019.” Nigeria has seen regular cholera outbreaks since Boko Haram took up arms against the

Islamabad.

The campaign will involve a total of 150,000 personnel striving to achieve the set targets across Pakistan, including 16,847 area incharges, 4,004 medical officers, 110,449 mobile, 5,305 fixed and 7,842 transit team members, the report said.

The National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has deployed 46 experts to facilitate preparedness and ground implementation of campaign activities by the local teams in priority areas.

Government support at every level and cooperation of communities and parents has been imperative in Pakistan’s recent successes actualising a case decline from 306 in 2014 to 8 so far in 2018. The last two polio cases were reported last month which increased the number of polio cases in the country to six this year, local media reported.

A country must have no cases for three consecutive years in order to be considered to have eradicated polio by the World Health Organisation.

OFFICE OF THE

NAGA UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

3rd KING'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Dimapur : Nagaland Motto : “Rise as One”

Organized by : King's Welfare Society Venue : Govt. College Ground, Dimapur Date : 22nd to 24th Nov. 2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Champion : Rs. 60,000/- with Running Trophy & Citations.

Runners up : Rs. 40,000/- with Running Trophy & Citations.

3rd Place : Rs. 15000/- with Citations, along with many exciting individual prizes Forms Available At : King's Sport & Kiran Sports, Church Road Dimapur Joining Fees Rs. 5000/For Details Contact At : 7005808314 - Org. Secy.

8787699954, Convener

Peshawar, Nov 12 (PTI): Pakistan on Monday launched a massive nationwide anti-polio vaccination drive, including 1.5 lakh personnel, against the crippling disease which authorities said will cover 21.3 million children under five years of age.

Pakistan is one of the three countries in the world, along with Afghanistan and Nigeria, that suffers from endemic polio. Polio virus can cause paralysis or death.

The three-day campaign will begin in 88 out of the 94 planned districts, The Express Tribune reported.

The drive has been delayed till November 19 for six districts of Balochistan (Zhob, Killa Saifullah, Dukki, Loralai, Musakhel & Barkhan) due to by-elections. The programme will target a total of 21.3 million children, including under the age of five. 6.88 million in 12 districts of Punjab, 7 million in 36 districts of Sindh, 5.5 million in 25 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1.5 million in 20 districts of Balochistan and 0.33 million children in

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BHUMYU CITIZEN STUDENTS’ UNION LONGLENG : NAGALAND

PRESS RELEASE

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The BHUMYU CITIZEN STUDENTS’ UNION LONGLENG NAGALAND is Organising the 2nd Shri. L. Chonglang (Founding President BCSU) Open Men’s Volley Ball Running Trophy on 13th – 15th Dec 2018 at Local Ground Bhumyu Village.

Interested Union/Club/Team/Colony may kindly collect Entry Form from Epson Printer, Aboi Road, opposite Bhumnyu Commercial Building, Longleng. Entry Fee will be Rs. 3000/-. For further details kindly contact: 9612676051, 7005701684.

PRIZE MONEY 1. Champion : Rs. 50000/2. 1st Runner Up : Rs. 25000/3. 2nd Runner Up : Rs. 10000/4. Best Player : Rs. 2000/5. Best Spiker : Rs. 2000/6. Best Setter : Rs. 2000/Further, the Office of The Bhumnyu Citizen Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to Ms. N. Pongman, D/o Mr. & Mrs. C. Ngamphu Phom of Bhumnyu Village on her recent success in securing the post of Sectional Officer (S.OII) under the Department of Chief Engineer Water Resources Examination 2018. The union wishes all the very best in her newly assigned duties.

(A. SHUNGLAM LONGBAHU) (L. LONGJEIH PHOM) President General Secretary

Naga United Football Club successfully conducted Dimapur Football League from 14th September to 27th October 2018 at DDSC Stadium. With immense gratitude NUFC would like to thank Shri. Temjen Imna Along Longkumer Hon’ble Minister of Higher & Technical Education and Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, Rtd. Principal Director H& FW and V. President of BJP Nagaland for gracing the opening & closing ceremony.

We also thank the following persons & individuals for their valuable contribution both materially and financially which made the tournament a grand success.

1. All the match patrons 23. Synergy System 2. Shri Zhaleo Rio, Deputy Speaker, Nagaland 24. R. N. Sharma 3. P. Vizheto Tuccu, owner – P. Vizheto FC 25. Zheito Chophy 4. Akato Chophy, V. P - NSCN – (R) 26. King Chilly & Life Sports 5. Mayor Sports Pvt. Ltd 27. G. L. Sharma 6. Tovika Chishi, Sports Gears 28. Tohoshe Awomi 7. Moa Sangtam, CEO – DMC 29. Tohokhu Sumi 8. Asangla Imti, Dir. F&CS 30. Vikugha Chophi 9. Joseph Sumi, President – 31. Ghovishe Kiba DDFA & his colleagues 32. Virendra Agarwal 10. Shiyito Achumi, President – 33. Er. Vihokhe Assumi DDFRA & his colleagues 34. Amos Konyak, Commentator 11. Filip Sumi 35. Shikato Shohe, Oscar, Supermarket Dimapur 12. All the chairpersons 36. Vitho Zao, President Business Association of 13. Tito Yepthomi, for sponsoring Man of the Nagas Tournament, Highest Scorer, Best GK & Best 37. Alem Hardware, Zeliangrong Village Dimapur Midfielder.

38. Viva Beverage for sponsoring Mineral Water 14. Dimapur Goods Transport Association for 39. Dew Drops for sponsoring Mineral Water sponsoring Young Emerging Player 40. Big Bazaar for sponsoring Refreshment 15. Apelo Enterprise for sponsoring Best 41. Rajesh Agarwal, International Enterprise Defender 42. Dimapur Administration 16. Hokato Achumi, President Hazi Park, 43. Dimapur Police Businessman Welfare Committee 44. Chief Medical Officer for the Medical Team 17. Kughali Chishi, President New Market 45. Nyamo Lotha Road Business Association Business Owner Association, 46. Zulus, Printing Partner 18. Omega Yepthomi 47. Nagaland Post, Media Partner 19. Kasheto Zhimo 48. Fix Store, Sound Partner 20. Mughato Awomi 49. All the participant clubs 21. Pushika Awomi 50. All the advisors, organizing committee 22. K. Kakheho Yepthomi members & Volunteers.

LUCKY DRAW RESULT

1 Prize – 0479, 2nd - 1666, 3rd 2474, st

Consolation Prizes - 0748, 1283, 2828, 2313, 0272

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B ru s s e l s, N ov 1 2 (IANS): EU’s chief negotiator for the UK’s withdrawal from the bloc on Monday said there was still no agreement on a Brexit deal.

Michel Barnier addressed EU foreign ministers gathered in Brussels.

“Barnier explained that intense negotiating efforts continue but an agreement has not been reached yet,” an EU statement cited by Efe news said.

“Some key issues remain under discussion, in particular, a solution to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.”

Brexit negotiations between Brussels and London faltered over disagreements on exactly how to maintain a soft Irish border once the UK leaves the bloc, which is scheduled to officially take place in March 2019.

The EU has asked the UK government of Prime

Michel Barnier

Minister Theresa May to include a so-called Irish backstop in its Brexit plans, which would act as a kind of insurance policy to ensure the border remains open even in the event of a nodeal Brexit.

Brussels also proposed that Northern Ireland remain in regulatory alignment with the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state, after Brexit.

But May said such a deal could, in effect, place a customs border down the Irish Sea.

The Democratic Unionist Party, a hardline Northern Irish party that props up May’s minority conservative government, is staunchly against such a policy saying it would leave Northern Ireland effectively carved off from the rest of the UK. Ministers gathered in Brussels expressed their support for Barnier in the discussions.

“In these final stages of the negotiations, ministers showed again today that we are determined to keep the unity of the EU27,” said Austria’s Arts and Culture Minister Gernot Blumel.

“We have reconfirmed our trust in the negotiator.

And we support his efforts to continue working towards a deal,” he added.

Some 52 per cent of the British electorate voted in favour of leaving the EU in a referendum held on June 23, 2016.

OFFICE OF THE

NSF ORGANIZING COMMITTEE For the Commemoration of 100th Year of Naga Club

“Celebrating the Legacy” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It has been such an honour and a privilege that the Naga Students’ Federation was able to commemorate the 100th Year of Naga Club and Celebrate the Legacy, the pioneers of the Naga Club has handed down to the present generation of Nagas on the 31st of October 2018, at the Naga Solidarity Park, Kohima, Nagaland. And true to our expectations, thousands of young Nagas along with Naga elders and leaders who traversed from all Naga areas, cutting across all imaginary boundary lines stood proudly on the threshold of their future, which our ancestors envisioned for them, as witnessed by neighboring communities, Indian Human Rights defenders and International observers. And having fulfilled some of our immediate dreams, we call upon every Naga to further strengthen this bond as we continue to unite on the truth of our history. Victory through Christ will prevail when every responsible Naga leaders choose to stand for the truth and not remain neutral in times of decisiveness.

The success of the celebration was in every sense of the word, because of the parts played by every participant of the programme, for which we on behalf of the organizing committee express our deepest gratitude and pray that the Almighty God bless everyone manifold in the richness of your various talents and abilities. At the same time, all these were made possible by people who are ever so big-hearted and made generous contributions towards managing the financial requirements of the programme. The Volunteers and Church workers who worked for days together selflessly and the many who helped in so many ways will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless each and every one of you with more prosperity and may your “tribe” increase.

To our Honoured Guest, the Consultant from the United Nations for Peace Building and Dialogue, Mr. Philip Visser as you prefer to be called, you did something unbelievable with your presence. To further hear you tell us; that in the theme; Celebrating the Legacy, you see this words reverberating with POWER; the youth has been so much empowered. Thank you so much as we also remain mindful of some of your cautious words, where you drew some comparisons from the experiences of other countries from where Nagas could learn, wherein, “transitional period is the most risky period when greed, jealousy and hunger for power would emerge”. We can already feel some of them even at this juncture.

To our friend and teacher, Mr. Tapan Bose, despite your ailing health, you came all the way again to Nagaland, braving all the travel hazards and to share with the Naga people, that the Government of India cannot be trusted as they will always harp on the unity of the Nagas, but will work to divide the Nagas and try to dis-integrate the Nagas by talking about integration etc. It is very revealing when you said; that “ is the ploy of the state (Government of India) to create more crises in the process”, even in the face of many peace talks and political negotiations. Your commitment to stand for the truth and uphold justice at all cost should be respected by both the state and those in negotiations.

And in the background of all the preparations for the celebration, which was very unfortunately caught in some kind of a quagmire, which we do not intend to debate or contest, we feel constrained to express our appreciation to the difficult situation Kohima Village Council had to face with and where they ultimately; “decided not to participate in any of the Celebratory Programme of the Naga Students Federation (NSF) and the Naga Club”. We have respected your position and honoured your decision, which perhaps goes towards contributing to the success of the programme from a different perspective. We wish the KVC Godspeed in all your endeavors as you continue to be the Guardian village of the Naga people.

To every body directly or indirectly associated with the celebration for the 100th Year of Naga Club, organized by the Naga Students’ Federation, if we have offended or hurt some of your sentiments, while preparing for the good of the programme, in any way, please forgive us as we will also forgive those who have hurt us.

Neingulo Krome Vipopal Kintso Convenor Secretary

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Nigeria has seen regular cholera outbreaks since Boko Haram took up arms against the government in 2009. (File/AFP)

government in 2009.

More than 1.8 million people have been displaced by the bloody conflict, which has claimed more than 27,000 lives and shattered daily life in the Lake Chad region.

Maiduguri, the birthplace of Boko Haram, is housing 243,000 displaced people in crowded camps with poor hygiene facilities, creating a fertile environment for cholera to spread, the NRC said.

Cholera is caused by a bacterium transmitted through contaminated food or drinking water. It causes acute diarrhoea, with children particularly at risk.

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, suffers from a high-rate of water-borne diseases as a result of dilapidated infrastructure and under-investment.

On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari declared a “state of emergency” in the country’s water sanitation sector, describing the statistics on open defecation and access to piped water as “disturbing”.

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Aka crowned Miss Sümi 2018

Stars’ homes destroyed

by California wildfires

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ka, a student of Holotoli School, Dimapur was crowned Miss Sümi 2018 during a glittering grand finale of the beauty pageant held at IMC Hall, Dimapur Monday.

Aka, who aspires to become a lawyer someday walked away with a cash prize of Rs 75k along with gift hampers.

Tsuniholi, a student of SD Jain and Lini from Honili Higher Secondary School were placed in the first and second runners-up respectively.

Winners of the ten subtitles included Miss Photogenic-Priscilla, Miss Perfect 10-Neukali, Miss CongenialityTolito, Miss Flawless Skin-Mughali, Miss Beautiful Smile-Tsuniholi, Miss Radiant Hair-Akina, Miss Fluent Sütsah-Kheboli, Miss Talented-Vikali, Best Traditional Attire-Tohitoli and Best Ramp Walk-Mulatoli.

The contestants were put to the test through four different rounds like Traditional Wear, Modern Ethnic, Cocktail Wear and Evening Wear.

Former Miss Nagaland and Miss Sümi and Superintendent of Taxes, Dimapur, Tokatoli Sohe was the chief guest for the event.

Special appearances were made

by Insyng Taekwondo, Vini K Chishi, Viwoto Zhimomi, Anatoli Yepthomi, Aghole and James Aye. Judges for the show were Isaac Zhimomi, Kavili Kiba Swu and Allen Benjamin.

The show was directed by Zakali Zhimo while Vili Chophy was the choreographer of the event.

Make-up artist for the event will be Calvina Zhimo, Tabulator will Omega G Sumi while Photo & Videography has been done by Windy City Connections.

The pageant was hosted by Mika K Tuccu.

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erard Butler and Miley Cyr us are among the celebrities whose homes have been destroyed by the deadly wildfires in California.

Other stars including Kim Kardashian-West and Lady Gaga evacuated their homes over the weekend while sharing updates with fans on social media.

The fires started on Thursday and have killed at least 31 people, with more than 200 people missing.

An estimated 250,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.

Here are the famous residences that have been affected: The singer and actress tweeted on Sunday that she and fiance Liam Hemsworth “made it out” of the fire safely. But she

also revealed that her house “no longer stands”.

Cyrus also urged fans to donate money, time and supplies, and tweeted a list of charities and foundations working to support others affected by the disaster.

The Scottish star of 300 and Gods of Egypt posted a photo of the remains of his Malibu home on Instagram on Sunday, thanking firefighters for their “courage”.

In addition to the photo, Butler also posted two videos on his Instagram stories, saying that his house is “half gone”.

Robin Thicke’s partner April Love Geary, who is currently pregnant, revealed on Instagram stories that their home had been destroyed. The previous day,

the Blurred Lines singer posted photos of the smoke near their home in Malibu.

Neil Young confirmed the loss of his house in a statement posted on his website.

He also discussed climate change and criticised President Donald Trump.

Young’s post referenced the president’s controversial tweet that blamed California’s “gross mismanagement” for the damage caused by the wildfires.

“Imagine a leader who defies science, saying these solutions shouldn’t be part of his decision-making on our behalf,” Young wrote.

This is the second time the rock star has lost his home to a wildfire, according to Vulture. The 1978 Malibu firestorm destroyed

hundreds of homes, including Young’s.

The fire also reached a ranch that has been the set of several films and TV shows.

Paramount Western Town was built for TV productions in the 1950s and has recently been serving as a location for the first two seasons of Westworld.

An HBO representative told the Hollywood Reporter that while “Westworld is not currently in production, the area has been evacuated,”.

They also expressed concern for “all those affected by these terrible fires.”

The creator of the reality dating show The Bachelor, tweeted on Friday that the mansion where the show is filmed was “in grave danger.”

(BBC)

The greatest rock and roll ‘The Grinch’ steals No. 1 spot at box office bands of all-time are…? Y

favorability came from conservatives as Republicans reported that just 40 percent like the Beatles a lot now compared to 50 percent in 2009, resulting in a 10-point drop.

The poll randomly sampled 805 adults aged 18 and older over the course of four days and asked a series of questions ranging from best rock and roll band or group of all-time to whether or not the Beatles appeal more to people with liberal or conservative beliefs.

When asked to name the greatest rock and roll group of all-time, nearly one-in-four, or 23 percent, of U.S. adults say “The Beatles.” Bringing up the second place by a wide margin are the Rolling Stones at eight percent, Led Zeppelin holding on at four percent, AC/DC also at four percent, the Eagles with three percent, and Aerosmith and Queen with a slim two percent.

There were also dozens of

other groups declared by no more than one percent of poll participants.

Other bands mentioned in the study include Metallica, Pink Floyd, U2 and The Who. Take a look at America’s list of top rock and roll bands of all-time, below: 1. The Beatles 2. The Rolling Stones 3. Led Zeppelin 4. AC/DC 5. The Eagles 6. Aerosmith 7. Queen 8. The Beach Boys 9. Bon Jovi 10. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 11.Creedence Clearwater Revival 12. Def Leppard 13. Elvis Presley 14. Fleetwood Mac 15. Grateful Dead 16. Guns N’ Roses 17. The Jimi Hendrix Experience 18. Journey 19. Kiss 20. Lynyrd Skynyrd (FoxNews)

and finished fourth in its second week. The weekend’s other major debut, “The Girl in the Spider’s Web,” made just $8 million and finished fifth.

I l l u m i n a t i o n’s “Grinch,” narrated by Pharrell Williams, gives the title character, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, a backstory in an orphanage and fills out the story of his foil Cindy Lou Who. It’s the second Seuss adaptation for Illumination.

Its version of “The Lorax” opened with a comparable $70 million weekend and went on to gross $348.8 million worldwide.

“The Grinch” was widely expected to be No. 1 with few other major openings this weekend, but it surpassed projections that had it bringing in closer to $60 million, continuing what’s become a trend in 2018.

The industry has reached a cumulative box office total of $10 billion faster than in any other year, Dergarabedian said.

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a healing process and finding one’s way back home.

The video uses a photograph of a place as a metaphor in accordance with the song tries to portray that it’s never too late to find your way back home even though we get lost sometimes.

The music video has been officially released on Youtube and can also be streamed on Soundcloud.

(NPN)

day at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday also are included.

Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. “Dr Seuss’ The Grinch,” $66 million.

2. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” $30.8 million.

3. “Overlord,” $10.1 million.

4. “The Nutcracker

and the Four Realms,” $9.5 million.

5. “The Girl in the Spider’s Web,” $8 million.

6. “A Star Is Born,” $8 million.

7. “Nobody’s Fool,” $6.5 million.

8. “Venom,” $4.8 million.

9. “Halloween,” $3.8 million.

10. “The Hate U Give,” $2 million.

(FoxNews)

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N O I T I D U A D N A L A G A N Happy 63rd Wedding Anniversary

MokoKoza, TK Lemtur releases music video ‘Heal’

aga musicians MokoKoza and TK Lemtur have released a new collaboration music video, ‘Heal’.

Produced by Dimapur based producer, NagaBeatz, the beat is a soulful vibe which sets a nostalgic tone to the listeners. The music video was shot and directed by Dimapur based videographer, Vie Pfukha.

Shot in around Kohima and Dimapur, the song talks about letting go of one’s pain and undergoing through

tain it through the holidays and Universal hopes it has a longer life than that.

But big rivals loom soon, including “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” next week and “Ralph Breaks The Internet” on Nov. 21.

“We’ve got a lot of competition coming up for family audiences,” Dergarabedian said.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sun-

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he country has spoken – the Beatles are the clear-cut favorite among Americans as the greatest rock and roll band of all-time.

A poll conducted by Monmouth University and released Thursday found that 86 percent of adults in the U.S. like the Beatles, while just eight percent dislike the English band.

Surprisingly, the finding also illustrates that the Beatles’ popularity among Republicans has plunged over the past decade as a result of the current political climate. Opinions of the group have seen quite the adjustment across all political affiliations.

In 2018, Democrats reported an increase in favorability – 54 percent like the Beatles “a lot,” compared to 51 percent in 2009.

The trend continues with registered independents as 53 percent like them a lot in 2018 compared to 49 percent in 2009.

The large change in

ou’re a mean one — and you’re number one — Mr. Grinch. “ D r. S e u s s ’ T h e Grinch” sledded past mixed reviews and made off with $66 million for Universal Pictures to top the weekend North American box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Last week’s top film, the Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” drops to second for 20th Century Fox with a $30.8 million weekend that brings its overall take to $100 million.

Illumination, the Universal-owned animators behind “The Minions” and “Despicable Me,” produced the latest interpretation of Seuss’ 1957 book that led to a 1966 TV special and first came to the big screen as a live-action feature starring Jim Carrey in 2000.

Paramount Pictures’ war-horror hybrid “Overlord” was third in its first weekend with $10.1 million.

Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” brought in $9.5 million

"A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness." Proverb 16:31.

Congratulations and Happy 63 rd wedding Anniversary to the very blessed couple Rev N. Wosamo Humtsoe and Mrs. Thungrov Humtsoe on 9.11.18.

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Serie A: Juventus beat AC Milan 2-0

Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo in action during their Serie A match against AC Milan.

MILAN, Nov 12 (Agencies): Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus bounced back from their midweek Champions League defeat

by Manchester United with a 2-0 win over 10-man

AC Milan in Serie A, as Gonzalo Higuain missed a penalty before being sent off for the hosts.

Mario Mandzukic headed in the opener in the eighth minute at the

San Siro on Sunday with Ronaldo adding a second on 81 minutes as Juventus maintained their six-point cushion ahead of the international break.

It got the defending

6th HASSA sports meet concludes

Champions of the football trophy with their medals and trophies.

D I M A PUR , N ov 1 2 (NPN): The 6th sports meet Chekiye memorial football trophy cum volleyball and badminton tournament organised by Highway Area Sumi Sports Association concluded Monday.

Mishikito beat Diphupar by 2-1 to win the football trophy. In individual awards, Mughahuto of Mishikito was named the best player, Rometo Shohe of Mishikito was adjudged the best goal keeper, Alex of Diphupar was named the best defender and Aben of Unity with

eight goals was the highest scorer of the tournament.

Fair team was awarded to Sughuna.

Highway Area Sumi Public Organization chairman, Aheto Zhimomi, who graced the football event as special guest, lauded the association for organising such events and promoting young talents.

The badminton event was graced by NAPTC inspector and state badminton player, Joseph Sumi.

Padumpukhri emerged as the winners in badminton

(men) while Ikishe bagged the runners-up. In women’s category, Valley View emerged the champions and Ikishe bagged the runners-up trophy.

In volleyball, Thilixu emerged as the champions after defeating Padumpukhri in the final. In individual awards, Tokheka Assumi of Thilixu was named the best spiker, Joshua Yeptho of Thilixu - best setter and Kanivi Sheqi of Chekiye was named the best player.

seven-time Serie A champions back on track after suffering their first defeat of the season by United following two late goals despite Ronaldo’s stunning volley.

A third loss of the campaign, however, saw AC Milan drop out of the Champions League places behind Lazio who moved back into fourth despite a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo.

Inter Milan’s sevenmatch winning streak ended with a 4-1 defeat at Atalanta, with Luciano Spalletti’s side losing second place to Napoli who came from behind to beat Genoa 2-1 on Saturday.

Ju ve n t u s h ave 3 4 points from 12 games - six ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli with Inter a further three behind.

Allegri’s side rarely looked threatened by AC Milan with Mandzukic rising highest to nod in an Alex Sandro cross to dampen spirits among the 75,000-capacity crowd at the San Siro.

The Croatian World Cup runner-up could have made it two shortly after, meeting a cross this time from Ronaldo but Milan skipper Alessio Romagnoli blocked.

Higuain returned from a back problem to face his parent club but it was to be a nightmare outing for the forward who had been loaned out to Milan last summer to make space for Ronaldo. The Argentine missed a penalty awarded after Medhi Benatia handled in the area five minutes before the break with Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny tipping the ball onto the post.

Ronaldo tested Gianluigi Donnarumma in the AC Milan goal early in the second half before finally blasting in nine minutes from time for his first goal at the San Siro.

Minutes later Higuain saw red after shouting at the referee in frustration after a foul on Benatia, and was led off the pitch in tears.

Members and officials of Dimapur District Football Veteran Association (DDVFA) before leaving for the 5th International Veteran Football Championship 2018 at Guwahati. The team is led by Toshi Jamir as team manager and Joseph Sumi as coach. The team will play their first match against Nepal on November 16.

43rd NASA meet concludes

D ima p u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): The 43rd annual meet of Niuland Area Sports Association (NAA) concluded at P. Vizheto Tuccu village on Saturday last.

Qhehezu Tuccu, Collective Leader, GPRN/ NSCN (IM) graced the inaugural function as chief guest and declared the week long meet open on Nov 5.

Atovi Zhimomi, former advisor, Dimapur Mu-

nicipal Council graced the closing ceremony as guest of honour and gave away the prizes to the winners.

P. Vizheto Tuccu village team lifted the 43rd Hovishe Memorial Football Trophy defeating Hovishe village in the final.

K. Hetoi village finished third.

Khitohe village defeated Hokuto village to bag the men’s event of 2nd Henito Chishi Memorial Volleyball Trophy while

Hezulho women team retained the women’s title downing Hokuto team in the final.

In 4th Nitovi Memorial Badminton Trophy Hokuto village emerged victorious against Hevikhe to lift the men’s title and Yeveto team won the top honours of women’s event while P. Vizheto girls settled for second spot.

Henito village team was judged at best disciplined team.

Mon interdepartmental tourney underway D ima p u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): The 7th Inter-Departmental tournament of Mon district kicked started Monday at Officers’ Club, Mon with N Bongkhao, advisor DUDA as the special guest and T.J Longkumer, IPS, DGP Nagaland as the special invitee.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bongkhao urged the government servants gathered to give their best in uplifting the society and the people of the district by being sincere in their jobs and place of posting. He also assured his cooperation for the development of the district.

The programme was chaired by Dr. Esther Ponytail, assistant professor Wangkhao College, invocation was offered by Tuishimla Konyak, district chaplain.

Anal and Tangkhul football teams before the final match and (right) girls taking part in the push up competition during the Naga Students’ Union Bangalore sports meet 2018. The two day event was held at ITI ground K.R. Puram, Bangalore on November 9 and 10. Poumai tribe emerged as the overall champions and also bagged the best discipline award.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT No one knew the pain she bore beneath the smile she always wore. A loving memory in our hearts treasured of a Mother whose worth cannot be measured.

1st Death Anniversary of Late Miss Ngulito Chishi Swu

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

" Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken." Job 1:21 "A year has passed yet memories still fresh.

A life so harsh yet you fought so brave.

Goodbyes are just words, words will erase.

But the fondest memories of your, will remain intact until we meet again."

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We the Chingmelen Village Oungh Clan express sadness and are deeply pained by the sudden demise of our former Minister and four time MLA, Late K. Yamakam, who was a father figure to us; guiding us with his wisdom to achieve the best in everything we strive for. He was a leader; a simple and down to earth leader, a man of integrity and commitment, known for relentlessly raising voice for his people. His contributions towards our clan would be remembered.

The Chingmelen Village Oungh Clan conveys heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family and prays to Almighty God to grant strength and solace to bear this irreparable loss.

Loving Mom, Dad, Brothers and Sisters

In Loving Memory of our beloved mother

LATE MRS. IMLINUKLA LKR

Chingmelen Village Oungh Clan.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We the bereaved family members of LATE MAZHU TRAKGHA would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every individual, friends, neighbors, churches, organizations and well wishers who supported us through prayers, financially and materially at the sad demise of our beloved father on November 2, 2018.

We would also like to mention the unforgettable support received from Pochury Baptist Church Phek Town, for their prayers and financial support.

Although we are unable to thank each one of you personally, your kind deeds shall always be remembered and it is our prayer that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Family Members & Relatives.

The greatest comfort during our sorrow was the expression of sympathy conveyed to us in many ways by all of you during the time when she was in the hospital and till the last journey of our beloved mother Late Vizheli, wife of Tokim Tikhir on 9th Nov. 2018. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and your support in various ways, most sincerely. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt gratitude we want to convey to each one of you who have showered your love, prayer and support, but to mention a few, our thank you and prayer goes to :-

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Through this column, we the family of Late Yanpvü Odyuo, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, churches, friends, families and well wishers who stood by us physically, emotionally and spiritually during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father on 07th November 2018.

Though we are unable to thank each and everyone individually, it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children and family members

Born on 19th June 1959 – Died on 08th Nov 2018

A loving Mother, a caring Wife and God fearing woman You left us so early yet for better dwelling above You’ll never be forgotten, thinking of you is a blessing Our heartfelt thanks to all our well wishers, friends, neighbors, relatives and everyone who stood by our side during our loss and for supporting us financially, morally.

We are touched by all your support and love. May our Almighty God bless you all richly according to His richness above.

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With Prayers and gratitude Loving husband, children, grandchildren and relatives

1. Doctors & Nurses of GNRC Dispur, Guwahati.

2. Tikhir Baptist Church, Dimapur.

3. Women Department, Tikhir Baptist Church, Dimapur 4. Sumi Baptist Church, Chumukedima 5. Sumi Baptist Church, Diphupar.

6. B.Y.E. Tikhir Baptist Church, Dimapur.

7. Tikhir Tribal Union, Dimapur.

8. Naga Freedom Fighter Widow Welfare, Dimapur.

9. 2012 Batch Kunming Medical University China.

10. Yimchunger Arihako, Chumukedima.

11. NSCN/GPRN-(IM) All ranks and files.

12. GPRN/NSCN-(U). All ranks and files.

13. Father’s House Church, Chumukedima 14. E.E. Office PWD R&B, Dimapur.

15. DPRO Office Staff, Dimapur.

16. Askhomi Union, Dimapur.

17. Diphupar ‘A’, H Khel 18. Y.A.A Shamator.

19. Mission Board S.B.C, Chumukedima.

20. The 12th Steps Group.

21. Shalom Rehabilitation Centre, Chumukedima.

22. Christ Community Church, Chumukedima.

23. Mr & Mrs. L. Khumo, Advisor Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

24. Mr & Mrs. Kipili C. Sangtam (Ex. Minister).

25. Mr & Mrs. Athriba Sangtam (S.E. PHED).

26. Mr. T. Kekongchim, President ENPO. 27. Mr. K. Yimso & Family.

28. Pastor Lhokishe Achumi, Eralabill Sumi Baptist Church.

29. Mr. Tokhuvi Swu, 7th Mile, Chumukedima.

From, Husband, Children & Family

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Manchester derby: City thrash United 3-1 Deja Vu Edition FC enter semi-finals 24th Classic Cup

Manchester, Nov 12 (Agencies): Manchester City were too good for rivals Manchester United as they won 3-1 in Sunday’s derby at the Etihad Stadium.

City dominated the early stages and took the lead through David Silva from eight yards (12), before Sergio Aguero’s fine strike from an acute angle (48) put them two up and seemingly in control.

Anthony Martial then pulled one back from the spot (58), but the champions regained their twogoal advantage with four minutes remaining as sub Ilkay Gundogan controlled brilliantly and slotted home from close range after United fell asleep at the back.

The result means City go back to the top of the Premier League, two points above Liverpool and now four above Chelsea following their draw with Everton, while United are in eighth, seven points off the top four.

City made most of

David Silva celebrates infront of Manchester City fans after scoring a goal during their match against Manchester United.

be hauled to the ground

by Chris Smalling, but as referee Anthony Taylor let play go on, Silva squeezed home right-footed from eight yards.

It felt like the floodgates would open, but United restricted City to

few chances before the break, even if their defensive efforts restricted any attacking bite.

The second did come, just three minutes into the second half, as United lost the ball in midfield and allowed Aguero a run at

Ranji Trophy: Nagaland all out for 179 runs

NZ players available for full IPL season

D i m a p u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): Nagaland started their second game of Ranji Trophy against Sikkim on a disastrous note at NCA Stadium, Sovima, Dimapur on Monday.

Put to bat after losing the toss, Nagaland lost both openers - Sedezalie and Nitesh in the very first over of the match.

The team lost wickets on regular intervals and were 7 down for only 74 runs. A late 8th wicket partnership between Cap-

the early running as Bernardo Silva flashed a 20yard effort just wide, and thoroughly deserved their opener on 12 minutes.

Raheem Sterling’s fine cross to the back post was kept alive by Bernardo Silva, Aguero looked to

tain Jonathan Rongsen (86) and young all rounder Tahmeed Rahman (33) took Nagaland to 141 before Tahmeed got out.

Tahmeed dismissal was followed by the wicket of Jonathan with the scoreboard reading 157 for 9.

And it was not long before Nagaland were all out for 179 runs.

Sikkim’s start was also shaky. At one stage, Sikkim team was reeling at 30 for 4 wickets. However, a fifth wicket partnership between

Milind and Ashish of 90 runs enabled Sikkim to end Day-1 at 120 for 5. Milind was on 79 not out. Pawan Suyal claimed all the five wickets for Nagaland.

Brief scores: Nagaland: 1st innings179 all out (Jonathan—86, Tahmeed Rahman—33 runs; Ishwar Choudhury-4 wickets, B B Sharma 3, Milind 2) Sikkim: 1st innings- 120 for 5 (Milind—78 n.o, Ashish—17 runs; Pawan Suyal – 5 wickets)

Nishikori shocks Federer at ATP Finals

Kei Nishikori returns a shot to Roger Federer.

L o n d o n, N ov 1 2 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ro g e r Federer slumped to a shock straight sets defeat in his opening round-robin clash against Kei Nishikori at the ATP Finals in London.

Federer, appearing at the ATP showpiece for the

16th time, lost 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 as Nishikori moved level with Kevin Anderson at the top of Group Lleyton Hewitt. Nishikori is known as one of the game’s quicker returners and was keeping pace with the Swiss in an erratic encounter which re-

quired a first set tie-break.

A frustrated Federer handed his opponent the lead and the Japanese star eventually took his opportunity with his fourth set point to make it winning 17-5 record in breakers for the season. But after two early breaks of serve Nishikori took advantage of the tightness in the 37-year-old’s arm to break through in the sixth game.

Nishikori served out the match having struck just six winners in the entire match. Nishikori had the O2 Arena wowing in amazement following a sumptuous backhand winner at full stretch.

Mumbai, Nov 12 (PTI): In a significant development, New Zealand Cricket has allowed their players to take part in the entire duration of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

An announcement to this effect was made Monday by James Wear, GM Commercial, New Zealand Cricket, at a special interaction arranged by official broadcasters of IPL, Star Sports.

“One of the things New Zealand Cricket has decided is to allow its players to play in the Indian Premier League right till the end of the IPL,” Wear told a select group of reporters here.

“So we are keen to give our guys as much experience playing all around the world as possible so that they get a great experience by playing in the IPL,” explained Wear on the reason behind the Kiwi cricket board’s decision even with the ICC World Cup following shortly after the conclusion of the T20 league.

His announcement comes in the wake of reports that the cricket boards of Australia and England are not to allow their players to figure in IPL12 till its conclusion because of the 2019 ICC World Cup, which is beginning in May-end in England.

Victor Lindelof. After a lovely one-two with Riyad Mahrez, Aguero thundered one over David De Gea from a tight angle to the right of goal.

United’s comeback from 2-0 down here in April would have still been fresh in many City’s players’ minds, and they halved the deficit as half-time sub Romelu Lukaku was brought down by Ederson, allowing Martial to slot home a penalty, his sixth goal in seven.

The visitors struggled to create much thereafter, and City wrapped it up in the 86th minute as Bernardo Silva’s cross caught United napping, allowing Gundogan to take the ball down and turn past David de Gea following a 44-pass move, the most in the Premier League since September 2015.

Manchester City now go to West Ham after the international break on November 24, while United host Crystal Palace on the same day.

Players of Deju Vu Edition (Red) and Naga Jaguars FC in action during their match at Kohima local ground on Monday. (NP)

Correspondent

Ko h i m a , N ov 1 2 (NPN): Deju Vu Edition FC have entered the semifinals of the 24th Classic Cup after beating Naga Jaguars FC by 2-1 at Kohima local ground on Monday.

Playing the first quarterfinal match, Deju Vu Edition FC defeated Naga Jaguars FC by 2-1. In the very competitive match, both teams displayed equal strength and skill. However, Yhunshalo found the net for Deju Vu Edition FC in the 39th minute to go

into the half time with 1-0 advantage.

After the breather, Naga Jaguars FC came back more organized, but Deju Vu Edition FC checked their every advances thoroughly. Muga Yhome almost found the equaliser for Naga Jaguars FC from a long range shot. The equaliser came through the boot of Ato D. Vadeo in 70th minute. Few minutes later, Ato could have doubled the score but his shot was brilliantly saved by the custodian.

The second goal for

Deju Vu Edition FC that sealed the match was again netted by Yhunshalo in 80th minute through a spot kick. Aphrelie Dzuvichu missed an excellent heading opportunity to equalize the second goal.

M e a n w h i l e , Khriekethozo Keretsii and Efurang of Naga Jaguars, and Henser and Awangbou of Deju Vu Edition FC were cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

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Betis stun Barcelona 4-3 in La Liga

Barcelona, Nov 12 (IANS): Real Betis routed Barcelona 4-3, handing the Catalan squad their first La Liga home defeat in 26 months.

Real Betis’ bold approach paid off sooner than they might have expected as Spanish left back Hector Junior Firpo Adames gave his team the lead 20 minutes into the first half on a powerful shot that got past goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.

Just 15 minutes later, Spanish right winger Joaquin Sanchez Rodriguez, best known as Joaquin, added to Barcelona’s woes as a pass by Spanish forward Cristian Tello set him up for the second goal.

B e t i s h a d s eve r a l chances to increase their tally as Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso made the most of the space he was offered on the left side and then passed the ball to Joaquin whose shot went high.

Barcelona appeared somewhat overwhelmed by Betis despite getting back their Argentine talisman Lionel Messi, who had recovered from a broken forearm.

During the first half the Catalan club managed to get off just one shot on

Real Betis’ Joaquin wheels away in celebration after scoring his side’s second goal during their La Liga match against Barcelona.

target by French defender Clement Lenglet but it was nullified in a great save by Spanish goalkeeper Pau Lopez.

In a bid to boost the offensive line, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde sent in Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal to replace Arthur after the intermission.

The change bore fruit as Vidal energised Barcelona, who started to pose a danger to Betis’ goal.

Vidal himself tried his luck, as did Messi, but Pau saved the day, maintaining Betis’ 2-0 lead, although not

for long. It was Messi who finally got Barcelona on the scoreboard in the 68th minute when he successfully converted a penalty kick.

Three minutes later, however, Betis regained its 2-goal advantage as Ter Stegen failed to catch a harmless shot by Lo Celso.

Vidal proved to be decisive factor as he scored Barcelona’s second goal with the referee having to check the video assistant referee before allowing it in the 79th minute.

However, Spanish midfielder Sergio Canales

gave Betis the insurance it needed four minutes later against a short-handed Barcelona who saw Croatian Ivan Rakitic being sent off after being booked twice.

Two minutes into second-half stoppage time, however, Messi scored Barcelona’s third goal, but it was too late for him to prevent his team’s first home league defeat in more than two years.

The last time Barcelona lost on their home ground was on September 10, 2016, when they fell to Alaves 2-1.

ICC Women’s World T20

India cruise to victory over Pakistan

India’s Mithali Raj plays a shot during Women’s World T20 cricket match against Pakistan at Providence, Rhode, US on Sunday. (PTI)

Georgetown, Nov 12 (Agencies): Mithali Raj’s half-century helped India cruise to a sevenwicket victory over Pakistan in their Women’s World T20 Group B match in Guyana.

Raj struck 56 off 47 balls, hitting seven fours, as India chased down their target of 134 with an over

spare.

Half-centuries from Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar for Pakistan in the first innings ensured a competitive match but Javeria Khan’s side were penalised 10 runs after batters twice ran on the danger area.

After opting to bowl, India struck in the first over as Ayesha Zafar was caught

at slip off Arundhati Reddy for a six-ball duck before two disastrous run outs left Pakistan 30-3.

A brilliant 93-r un fourth-wicket partnership between Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar looked to have put Pakistan on course to set a challenging total.

Hemalatha had Maroof caught a long-on for

53 and although Dar (52) brought up her maiden T20I fifty off the next ball with a six, she was back in the pavilion when the Indian bowler got her second wicket in the over as Kaur took a simple catch extra cover.

Pakistan closed on 133-7 but India began their innings 10-0 before a ball was bowled after two of Pakistan’s batters ran on the danger area of the pitch, having previously been warned.

Smriti Mandhana (26) fell to Maroof with 73 on the board for India, Raj brought up her fifty off 42 balls, with a four through mid-wicket and although Diana Bag had her dismissed for 56 - Veda Krishnamurthy launched the ball to the mid-wicket boundary to seal the victory.

Brief Scores Pakistan: 133-7, 20 overs (Bisman Mahroof 53, Nida Dar 52; Poonam Yadav 2-22, Dayalan Hemalatha 2-34) India: 137-3, 19 overs (Mithali Raj 56, Smriti Mandhana 26)

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