November 13, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 338

DIMAPUR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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President’s Rule imposed in Maharashtra Cong, NCP say no decision yet on Sena proposal NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, NOV 12 (PTI): President’s rule was imposed in Maharashtra on Tuesday evening after Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in a report to the Centre stated that formation of a stable government was impossible in the current situation despite all his efforts, drawing flak from non-BJP parties.

The development came as the political impasse lingered on for the 19th day after the assembly election results were declared, with the Congress and the NCP saying that they have not yet taken any decision on Shiv Sena’s proposal of forming a government, which they received only on Monday, and will hold further discussions.

At a joint press conference in Mumbai with Congress leaders deputed

by Sonia Gandhi to hold talks with him, NCP president Sharad Pawar said the two parties will discuss and

Kma traffic advisory

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): In a fresh traffic advisory, the Kohima police Tuesday informed that light vehicles going down from Kohima to Dimapur and vice versa would be diverted to Jotsoma bypass road while heavy vehicles till six-wheel and passenger buses would have to take Tsiesema-10th mile-Peducha road. Kohima police PRO said the new arrangement has been made to facilitate reconstruction of Dzuda (hydro) bridge, which has partially collapsed due to continuous rain, and repairing of the old KMC dumping area stretch on NH-29. PRO said all heavy vehicles would be restricted to ply along that route. Kohima police have requested the commuters to bear the inconvenience and obey the advisory till further notice.

(L-R) Ahmed Patel of the Congress and NCP chief Sharad Pawar at a press conference.

(R) Shiv Sena supremeo Uddhav Thackeray talking to media on Tuesday. (PTI)

evolve a consensus on what should be the policies and programmes if the Shiv Sena was to be supported.

Congress leader Ahmed Patel insisted no final decision can be taken without formulation of a common minimum programme by the three parties. He also condemned the imposition of President’s rule and said the Congress was not given an opportunity to form government.

Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi considered the report of the Governor to the President that was submitted at noon. The Cabinet recommended that the President issue a Proclamation under Article 356(1) of the Constitution imposing President’s

be revoked before the sixmonth period if a situation emerges for formation of a stable government, the officials said.

In the assembly polls held last month, the BJP won 105 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena (56), the NCP (54) and the Congress (48) in the 288-member House.

Will work with CongNCP on govt: Uddhav

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the Congress, the NCP and his party will work out a formula for formation of the government in Maharashtra facing political uncertainty for nearly three weeks now.

Attacking the BJP over its claim that the Sena was

Varsities should address socio-economic issues: Acharya

P.B. Acharya with other dignitaries during the release of books on Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Former Nagaland gover nor(2014-19) and member of national water commission P.B. Acharya Tuesday inaugurated ‘The Mission Million Books’ for distribution to various schools at a programme held at Rotary Club Dimapur after his wife Mrs. Kavita Acharya unveiled the Rotary Club hearse dedicated to citizens of Dimapur .

The hearse project was headed

by Rotarian R.S. D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Following the daily Panesar which managed revision in retail fuel rates, contributions from public petrol prices rose by 9-10 paise while diesel prices declined by 6 paise across major cities on Tuesday.

In Dimapur, petrol was Correspondent retailing at Rs.71.29 a litre on Tuesday while diesel KOHIMA, NOV 12 (NPN): price dropped to Rs 63.66 Nagaland might be ranked per litre. A litre of petrol in 24th out of 28 States in India Kohima stood at Rs. 72.10 a in terms of population, but it litre while diesel was selling has been ranked 9th in terms at Rs. 64.29 per litre. of cancer cases by Population Based Cancer Registry (PBCR), even as more than 600 new cancer cases are registered every year in the State. This disturbing fact was stated by principal investigator Dr V Khamo at Cancer Survivors Fellowship held at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) here on Tuesday.

She said though nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) was rare in most parts of the world with a distinct ethnic and geographical distribution, high incidence of NPC was reported in In“BJP-eyes-Shiv Sena dia from the North-eastern -eyes-NCP-eyes-INC. All States with Nagaland leadwant to showthey’re ing them among both men saints.” and women.

Petrol rate hiked, diesel price slashed

rule in Maharashtra and keep the state legislative assembly under suspended animation.

“President Ram Nath Kovind has signed the proclamation,” an official said In his report, the governor said that a situation has arisen in the state “in which it is impossible to constitute and/or form a stable Government in the state”, officials said The governor noted that he made attempts to explore the possibility of formation of government by having appropriate communications with all political parties which could have formed the government in alliance with other political parties, but they have not succeeded.

President’s Rule can

in touch with the CongressNCP since the October 24 poll results, Thackeray said he had allied with the chief NDA constituent in its “dark times”.

“I officially spoke to the Congress-NCP only yesterday (November 11), seeking support for government formation. We will work out a formula for the same,” he told reporters after meeting the Sena’s MLA-elects at a suburban resort.

He said the Sena needs a clarity on the Common M i n i mu m P r o g r a m m e (CMP) just like the Congress and the NCP if a government is to be formed with their support. “ We h ave g o t s i x months. The Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress will sit together and work out a CMP. The Sena and the Congress-NCP have different views on several issues... they will work out and stake claim for government formation,” Thackeray said.

The Sena president took a dig at Governor B S Koshyari over denial of more time to drum up support for government formation in the state, where President’s rule was imposed on Tuesday evening.

of Dimapur including the Rotary Club of Dimapur.

Enlightening on the project, Rotarian RS Panesar said despite the initial fund restraints , the Rotary district 3240 Foundation(Dimapur), its council of governors and public of Dimapur contributed generously towards purchase of the hearse.

Later Acharya released the book distribution under ‘Mission Million Book’ , for the poor and needy of various schools. It is a project of Indian National Fellowship Centre, (INFC) Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust based in Mumbai in collaboration

with the North Mumbai chapter of Rotary Club.

Some 12,000 books, from children story books to medical and engineering text books, were later distributed to representatives of various schools in Nagaland.

Speaking at the book distribution programme , Acharya lamented on the problem in Nagaland despite having over 2000 schools, five universities, and a young population comprising of at least 60% of the population. He said educational institutions need to focus on preparing the youth to be self dependent. Acharya

reminded that Nagaland is rich but people are poor because they live under the delusion that they are backward tribals. He said society cannot progress if people choose to remain totally dependent.

He said the education system in the country was formed by the colonial rulers to serve the British raj.

He said it was high time Indians took pride in their rich history and heritage.

Acharya said that a major flaw in the educational system was that it produced people who merely sought to be achievers only for earning their own livelihood. He categorically remarked, “an achiever who is not a giver is a looter”, while urging people to think of ways of contributing to the society instead of self aggrandizement. Acharya also lauded Prime Minister Modi for his bold leadership in bringing the Naga problem to near its logical conclusion.

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Chakhesangs-Sümis reaffirm brotherhood

A section of the gathering at the 8th Chakhesang-Sümi brotherhood meet on Tuesday. (NP)

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Chakhesangs and Sümis held their 8th brotherhood meet at Shokhuvi in Dimapur, hosted by the Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) after which a fivepoint resolution was also adopted to further the objective among which was an appeal on the government of India and Naga negotiators to expedite the process for solution in order to ensure lasting peace in Nagaland.

The annual session also reaffirmed to resolve that both were “brothers by blood” as proclaimed by their forefathers and handed down by oral tradition. The meet reaffirmed

Youth Cong seeks rectification of NIT D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Alleging corrupt practices by various government departments in issuing tender notices, Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress (NPYC) Tuesday sought the intervention of the chief minister in stopping usage of clauses in tender invitations. In a memorandum addressed to the state chief minister, NPYC president Vilhousilie Kenguruse and general secretary, Limayangba, expressed shock at the notice inviting tender (NIT) issued by chief engineer PWD(R&B) dated October 23, 2019.

According to NPYC, the clause No. 16 of the NIT states that “The acceptance of the lowest rate is not obligatory and quoting of non-workable rate will be summarily rejected”. NPYC claimed that the department did not have the intention and willingness to promote the young contractors, but

to resolve the revelation of the living God and to remind the forgotten common ancestry through Sümi Alakishi Prayer Group and Shisha Hoho that both had to have “fraternal brotherhood”.

Accordingly, the first brotherhood was held on September 9, 1996 at Phek town. It was resolved that since the fraternal brotherhood was not manmade but established through God’s revelation, both communities, irrespective of status of size, “must respect and support the relationship and its longevity.”

The two communities also resolved that the brotherhood will continue to also strive for the betterment of Nagas as a whole.

The meet also resolved to express gratitude to Western Sümi Hoho (WSH) for hosting the meet and also acknowledged the investment, labour and resources put for holding the meet and ensure its grand success.

The meeting resolution was drafted by the Resolution Drafting Committee under the convenorDr. Huska Yepthomi; coconvenor-Yesonu Veyie and the following members-- Z. Lohe, Theja Therieh, Mikha Kenya, Sovenyi, Nikheto Jimomi and Dietho Rhakho.

Several leaders from both communities also spoke at the programme which was also attended by around ten thousand Chakhesangs and Sümis.

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Couple with arms: Governor directs DGP to register case Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Taking serious note of the photos and video that went viral on social media of a newlywed couple posing with assault rifles, Nagaland Governor RN Ravi has directed director general of police (DGP) to “register a criminal case, seize the guns and arrest the culprits”.

According to sources, Ravi, who is also the Government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga peace talks, has directed the police to initiate action against the couple and other accomplices.

When contacted, Ravi confirmed that he had directed DGP Nagaland to register a “criminal case against those wielding the guns and their fathers and others who were accomplice”. Ravi asserted that such activities were not (Cont’d on p-7) acceptable and would not

be tolerated. “This can’t be taken lightly. This is an ugly and crude manifestation of gun culture,” he added.

According repor ts, DGP has asked CP Dimapur to initiate action.

The photos had also grabbed the attention of most national media houses and published.

Due to several decades of gun violence in Nagaland, unfortunately most citizens are not well versed with the laws regarding usage of guns, especially assault rifles. There are many instances where ordinary citizens, without any harmful intentions, have uploaded their photos with guns in their social media accounts.

However, this particular photo caught the attention of many at a time when all eyes are on Nagaland as Naga political groups and the Centre have entered a decisive phase to end the decades old Naga problem.

Nagaland ranked 9th in cancer index NMA team holds talks with Meira Paibi in Imphal

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Khamo said there was a cancer burden in Nagaland as most of the patients were diagnosed at stages III and IV leading to low survival rate.

She said lack of early diagnostic tools, awareness, proper screening programmes and proper facilities for treatment were the main challenges, while the patients in remote villages had difficulty in accessing basic healthcare facility due to lack of transportation, poor communication, language barriers, financial constraints, etc.

Khamo maintained that the need of the hour was to create awareness on risk factors like tobacco, alcohol and traditional dietary habits such as smoked and fermented food items, training and health education, promote use of clean fuel in villages to minimise indoor air pollution and promote

consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

She said research on cancer would help modern medical science to understand preventive measures, help in risk reduction and development of newer treatment, while implementing cancer patient welfare and health insurance schemes to improve affordability and accessibility to treatment.

She suggested spreading awareness on cancer, providing early detection facilities like endoscopy, colonoscopy, colposcopy and mammography in all district hospitals, providing counselling facilities and creating poor cancer patient fund.

Khamo further suggested rehabilitation of cancer patients, providing common cancer drugs at subsidised rates, making available various specialists in oncology at a centralised

place, setting up radiotherapy facility, starting cancer helpline, starting cancer society and making cancer a notifiable disease.

She called for getting all cancer patients registered with PBCR, NHAK. Dr Tetei Khalo gave an introduction on palliative care while Miss Phek 2019 Shefüvi Pfithu shared her walk of courage and determination.

Cancer survivor Banuo Z Jamir, who chaired the function, said cancer was not a curse unlike what many people thought, while appealing to cancer survivors not to feel ashamed but come out openly and share their experience, which would be a morale booster and encouragement for many. Health & family welfare principal secretary Ramakrishnan, cancer survivors and others attended the fellowship.

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IMPHAL, NOV 12 (NPN): Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) leaders have arrived in Manipur with a message of peace and held interactions with leaders of Meira Paibi (women torch bearers). The NMA delegation reached here on Monday and held talks with Meira Paibi leaders and other women activists on Tuesday.

Talking to reporters later, the visitors explained that they had come here with a message of peace and love for people of the region, particularly in the two neighbouring States.

NMA adviser Dr Rosemary said that during the interaction, they discussed various issues concerning Manipur and Nagaland, particularly in the wake of peace talks between Centre and Naga rebel groups.

Observing that mili-

tarisation had taken place in both the States, both sides discussed the prevailing situation arising out of militarisation, she informed the media.

She added that they also discussed issues concerning the Naga peace talks and remarked that it was very encouraging that both sides shared their opinions in a free and frank manner.

Rosemary appealed for peace in the region, particularly in the two States. She stressed, “Any kind of solution between the Centre and Naga groups should not disturb peace and tranquillity in the region. Peace should be the primary concern of the negotiators.”

Pointing out Nagaland had been facing insurgency for the over half a century and that the State paid a heavy price, the NMA adviser remarked, “We are looking for peace. We are

looking for peace among all Nagas across boundaries. The resolution of Naga political issue will depend on Indian government and Naga negotiators.” She said people had no knowledge about the kind of “breakthrough” achieved between the India government and Naga negotiators in the last round of peace talks held on October 31.

“So, we are all waiting for a final outcome. We desire a permanent peace through peaceful resolution of the Naga political issue,” she added. But she asserted that whatever be the resolution, women of the two States would continue to maintain good relationships. “We are friends with Meira Paibi. We have shared Lifetime Peace Prize in 2013 conferred by Times of India. We continue the same relationship. That is why we have come here,” she added.

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NCC activities conducted in Mokokchung

Trekkers crossing a hanging bridge during the trail.

NCC cadets during the talk held at CRPF Camp, Mokokchung.

DIMAPUR: CATC 25 Nagaland (I) Coy, Mokokchung, organised trekking camp, 18 to 20 Km excursion-cum-trek to Impur Demo village and missionary centre, under leadership of deputy camp commandant, Nurul Islam and training officer, Tuzwar.

According to PRO, cadets en

patrolling norms with hand signals while on the way to Impur.

Meanwhile, Mokokchung Sakhi-OSC delivered a talk on November 5 during 25 NL (I) COY NCC Mokokchung Combine Annual Training 2019 at CRPF Camp, DEF Mokokchung under Commandant Col. Ahlawat.

route visited self sustainable homes earning income through organic means, such as piggery, fishery, rabbit farming, rain water harvesting and distilling, honey culture and chicken farming.

Further, the cadets were taught with battle craft and field craft and compass navigation en route and

Poumai BYF camp concludes

(Inset) Rev. Thaongaolou Rosü speaking during discipleship camp. The participants during praise and worship. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 12 (NPN): Three-day Poumai Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) Kohima discipleship camp with the theme “come , follow me” held at Mt. Tabor Jotsoma concluded on November 11 night.

Speaking on the last night of the camp, pastor Poumai Baptist Church Kohima Rev. Thaongaolou Rosü challenged the youth members to make a difference in their family after this discipleship camp. He encouraged them to re-dedicate their life in the Lord and also to preach the gospel of

Christ to others. He reminded the youth members that God gave different gifts and talents to every individual and asked them to utilize for the glory of God. He advised the participants to be sincere in their own profession by setting example as a Christian wherever they were.

He encouraged the youth members to keep refreshing themselves with the word of God learnt during the Bible camp. He assured that whoever opens up their hearts to the Lord would receive God’s blessings in their lives.

The other speakers of

the camp included, president Foot Prints Students Hall Jenkins Kongkongho and asst. professor Manipur Theological College Süpunü Jackson. During the three-day camp the speakers spoke on various topics like doctrinal talk- assurance of salvation, election and return and rewards and practical talk topics like Christian etiquette, Christian relationship and addiction to gadgets. Besides there was Bible study, quite time, two by two fellowship, games and others. Around 50 members attended the camp and many rededicated their lives to Christ.

A press release from SakhiOSC Mokokchung stated that Wangshinaro Yaden centre administrator of Sakhi-OSC presented a lecture on the topic “information technology act/ cyber crime 2000” and “protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act 2012” with NCC cadets.

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ticipants.

Meanwhile, ATMA Dimapur Medziphema block conducted a field day and training programme at Tsuma and Hekeshe villages on November 6.

Resource person Roben Singh, ACTO (Agronomy), KVK (ICAR) Jharnapani spoke on “integrated pest management of rabi cropspulses and oilseeds” where he highlighted on the components of IPM and different strategies for pest management.

A field day was conducted at harvest time at Tsuma village in the presence of the resource person Roben Singh, farmers and ATMA officials to assess the crop performance, yield

PAC emergency meeting: PAC has convened an emergency meeting on November 13 at 11 a.m at Lotha Hoho Ki. All the tribal hoho presidents and secretaries have been asked to mandatory attend the meeting without fail as issue on meeting held between the NCD and NNPGs will be discussed. Two members from all frontal organisations, namely GB’s union, DUCCF, DCCI, BAN, Naga Women, DNSU, DDVCCA have also been requested to attend without fail.

ANTA Dimapur unit informs: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Dimapur unit will hold its raising day-cum-annual picnic will on November 18 at 10 a.m. All the bonafide members have been directed to attend without fail. ANTA Dimapur unit also informed that there will be no taxi service on the mentioned date and sternly warned any members violating the norms would be penalized including private vehicles plying as taxi. Public have been requested to bear with the inconvenience.

RSU joint committee meeting: Rengma Students’ Union (RSU) has convened a joint committee meeting on November 16 at 1 p.m at Rengma Baptist Church Kohima (RBCK) old building. All the 40th RSU general conference committee members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Skill development training: Department of Horticulture will conduct skill development training on floral arrangements and design, PHM and homescale preservation of fruits and vegetables on November 14 and 15 from 10 a.m onwards at the directorate of Horticulture Kohima. Training would cover different types of flowers arrangements and home scale preservation of fruits and vegetables.

Kohima Police apprehends two

DIMAPUR: Team of Kohima Police two persons claiming to be active members of NSCN (I-M) for extorting money from Khikha Ruleizou Colony below North Field School, Kohima on November 11.

According to Police/PRO, the arrested accused were later identified as 1 Victor (32 years), son of Yensoromo Kinghen,

Vill-Changpang, PO/PS- Bhandari, DistWokha, P/Add-Naga Bazaar Colony, Kohima and 2 Razuvolhou (39 years), son of Thepukha, Vill-Yoruba, PO/PS-Chozuba, Dist-Phek, P/Add-Kitsubozou Colony, Kohima. PRO stated that in this connection, a case has been registered under relevant sections of law and investigation taken up.

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KO H I M A , N OV 1 2 (NPN): Zhavame Union Kohima (ZUK) celebrated its 25th anniversary with the theme “Strive to shine” with deputy director of Tourism Nagaland, Veyielo Doulo as special guest held at NSF solidarity park on Tuesday.

Doulo in his address lauded ZUK for its various contributions towards the service of the people by fulfilling the dream and aim of the pioneers. Based on the union’s motto, he encouraged the members to continue in striving to shine for the society. Stressing on the significant and meaning of jubilee, he urged the gathering to forgive, forget grievances and unite and in the name of jubilee.

Special guest also lauded the village and stated that Zhavame was one of the most inspirational villages among the Chakhesang community due to its sincerity, hardworking, unity, enthusiasm and so on. He challenged the union to carry on the good deeds for the society and the community in the

P a r t i c i p a n t s w i t h r e s o u r c e p e r s o n s a t t h e Resource person, ATMA officials along with participants demonstration. at Tsuma village.

tool for agriculture revolution.

He explained on how this would carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilizers required for the individual farms to help farmers to improve productivity through judicious use of inputs. Further demonstration was also conducted for the SHG members on “low cost vermi-composting” by resource person Nrithung Lotha, soil conservation assistant, Soil Conservation, Dimapur.

The programme was attended by 20 members.

Inputs like seeds (lentil, mu s t a r d , g r a m ) e a r t h worm and hand gloves were distributed to the par-

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Zhavame Union Kohima celebrates 25th anniversary

ATMA conducts trainings for farmers

DIMAPUR: ATMA Dhansiripar and Medziphema blocks conducted training and demonstration programmes on November 7 and 6.

In a press release, ATMA Dhansiripar block stated that at the programme held at Pimla village on November 7, resource person Mantick Jesuhu, soil surveyor, department of Soil Conservation, Dimapur spoke on the topic “Soil health management and conservation”. He explained on how to maintain soil health and the advantages of cropping system to increase soil fertility. He also introduced the participants on soil health card scheme launched by the government of India- a

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potential, gather farmers feedbacks and plan future course of action.

Resource person also pointed on the utilization of crop land for 2-3 crops, use of green manures and use of Azolla to supplement nitrogenous fertilizers on the paddy field. There was an interaction session where farmers actively participated and various queries were met.

Further, training-cummethod demonstration on “biofertilizer application on chickpea var K-851” was conducted at Hekeshe village. Lentil seeds, grams, toria yellow sticky traps and biofertilizers were distributed to the participating farmers.

(Inset) Veyielo Doulo addressing the gathering. Zhavame Union Kohima youths presenting folk tune. (NP)

days to come too.

Former minister Deo Nukhu in his address urged the gathering to make their village and community proud with good deeds. He advised the villagers not to bring disgrace to their village name by mischievous activities but strive for good.

He encouraged the Zhavame villagers to hold each

Phek DPDB welcomes new members DIMAPUR: The monthly District Planning Development Board (DPDB) of Phek was held on November 11 at DPDB Hall, Phek under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and vice chairman District Planning Development Board, Phek, Sachin Jaiswal.

According to DIPR, the deputy commissioner welcomed all the members and newly posted officers presented at the meetingADC Phek, Tsuktimar Jamir; SDO (C), Bhavani-Sri, and ARCS Co-operation, Bisenle Kemp.

The board also approved the proposal for forwarding of application of registration of society in respect of Berha Berhi Kro (Handloom & Handicraft Society) and upgradation of Good Shepherd Baptist School from Primary to Upper Primary School up to (Class-VIII).

Deputy commissioner further informed the house that there will be a combine pre-Christmas celebration and District Planning Development Board meeting on December 10.

Land Resources Department, Phek gave a presentation of their departmental activities. Health & Family Welfare Department, Phek has been directed to present departmental activity report in the next meeting.

other both in good and bad times wherever they are.

General secretar y ZUK Sarhünyi Dukru in his report informed that Zhavame villagers in Kohima town has a population of 919 persons 84 individuals owned houses and 121 government employees.

Programme was led by Danyi Domeh, act of bless-

ing done by Akro Shupao oldest member ZUK, presidential address delivered by president ZUK Deo Movi, women group of ZUK performed traditional item “Dzüpa-a salüe”, indigenous tune performed by Mülisü & Zerovi, greetings from the representative of VCC Zhavame, folk tune presented by youth group

ZUK. ZUK souvenir was released by special guest while benediction prayer proposed by NBCC youth secretary Rev. Vikuo Rhi. The celebration was attended by Zhavame villagers living in Kohima, village representatives from Pfutsero, Dimapur, Phek, in-laws, well wishers and others.

PTYF, PTMA meeting with NSCN/ GPRN (I-M) Chakhesang region

DIMAPUR: Pfutsero Town Youth Forum (PTYF) and Pfutsero Town Mothers’ Association (PTMA) held a meeting with deputy kilonser of NSCN/GPRN (I-M) Chakhesang region, Sahicii Vezhu on November 9 at Pfutsero.

A press release by convenor nomination commit-

tee, Elah Elah stated that, deputy kilonser and his team briefed the members on the drive to ban supply and sale of liqour in and around Pfutsero and informed that strict penalties would be initiated against the defaulters.

The release stated that anyone found in inebriated condition especially after 7

p.m will be dealt with befitting punishment. Deputy kilonser and the team in this regard sought the support and co-operation of the general public.

Pfutsero Town Youth Forum also formed its new team on November 10, led Wekedu Tero as president as Vevosayi Chotso as general secretary.

Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) team and well wishers with NVCO president Kezhokhoto Savi, advocate during the official launching of NVCO’s 2nd phase consumer awareness campaign-cum- get together at Dzuleke on November 12. (NVCO press & media cell)

A section of GS Road, Dimapur in a deplorable condition posing a problem for motorist. (NP) K Y M C

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WEATHER FORECAST November 13

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Hazy sun

30 19

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and humid

Guwahati Hazy sun Imphal

Mostly sunny and nice

28 16 30 20 27 15

Itanagar Hazy sun

27 17

Shillong Hazy with a passing shower

22 11

Mostly sunny and pleasant

23 13

Dimapur Partly sunny and pleasant

27 18

Kohima Mkg

An a.m. shower; partly sunny

Tuensang Sunshine and cooler Wokha

EYUK celebrates 25th anniversary

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Partly sunny and humid

Zunheboto Partly sunny and pleasant

25 14 18 10 23 16 22 12

KO H I M A , N OV 1 2 (NPN): S. Pangnyu Phom, minister of Health & Family Welfare said a new chapter and new era is going to start for Nagas, specially the youngsters and called upon the Nagas to understand and respect each other.

Pangnyu said this while speaking as special guest during the silver jubilee of Eastern Yingnyu Union Kohima (EYUK) on November 12 at DUDA guest house, Kohima.

Pangnyu said Naga culture depicts unity in diversity with different tribes having their tradition and culture while every tribe is bound under their respective tribal hohos.

He said that though spread out in different areas and districts one should not forget their roots.

Youngsters should follow suit the tradition and culture of togetherness which will earn respect and honour from other community, he said.

Also appreciating Phom people from Longleng district for maintaining unity and oneness as well as upholding the tradition and culture, he said youngsters should

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Pangnyu Phom releasing the EYUK silver jubilee souvenir on November 12. (NP)

follow the tradition and culture of togetherness which will earn respect and honour from other community.

He said the coming together of seven villages,

namely Sakshi, Yimchang, Anching, Yongphang, Yangching, Pongo and Hungnyu as EYUK is a big example for others to emulate.

Minister went on to

state that jubilee should be a time of realization by looking back into the past achievement as well as failures and planning the future for overall uplift of the society, tribe and Naga community in general.

Expressing that with modernity and invasion of information technology the world has become a global village, whereby he encouraged young educated youths to contribute ideas and knowledge for the welfare of Nagas as a whole.

He also released the jubilee souvenir on the occasion.

President Phom U n i o n Ko h i m a Y. P. Along, chairman of VCC and VDB Association Sakshi Area P. Bungnga and first treasurer L Bangshing also exhorted the Phom people living in Kohima to remain united and sincerely work towards the backwardness tag.

EYUK president T K Metchei delivered the welcome address while associate pastor of Kohima Phom Baptist Church H Paman Büchem offered prayers, special number

by P. S. Anyak Phom and vote of thanks by chairman jubilee planning committee C. Danted Phom.

Ahuna mini Hornbill Festival celebrated in Zunheboto

DC Zunheboto inaugurating the exhibition stalls.

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto, Peter Lichamo, declared the Ahuna Mini Hornbill Festival open on November 12.

A press release by the organiser stated that, DC also inaugurated the stalls and extended Ahuna’s

greetings.

He also extended gratitude to the fore-fathers for starting this beautiful festival.

Ahuna is a traditional post-harvest festival of the Sumis. It signifies the celebration of the season’s harvest in thanksgiving,

while invoking the spirit of good fortune in the New Year.

In keeping with the spirit of the festival the programme included a display of Ahuna Kibe (cooking of Ahuna) and traditional games competition was held.

Women secretary residence ZSUN and NPCB seminar on anti-litter in Peren inaugurated at Aizuto Mission Centre

Er. Picto Shohe along with other dignitaries.

DIMAPUR: A new residence of women secretary Aizuto Mission Centre (AMC) funded by Er. Picto Shohe MLA 32 A/C was inaugurated on November 10.

A press release by Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK) media cell stated that, the house was constructed in memory of his late mother Chezuli Rotomi, who served as women leader for 30 years under SBAK.

Er. Picto categorically stated that it was his long cherished dream to make a contribution towards the growth of Aizuto, Sumi Mission Centre, a historical place for Sumi Christianity.

The official residence was dedicated for the glory of God by Rev. Mulato Chishi, executive secretary in the presence of following dignitaries; SBAK staff, SBAK council chairman, Dr.

I Pihoto Khala, executive council members, SBAK development board led by Khehoi Aye Suruhuto, Kakuto Chishi chairman board of directors, church leaders and Delino I Aye women secretary. SBAK also expressed gratitude to Er. Picto Shohe and his family for their concern and contribution towards the development of Sumi Mission Centre, Aizuto.

DIMAPUR: Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) in collaboration with Nagaland Pollution Control Board (NPCB) organised a district level seminar on the topic “anti-litter” at Peren district on November 4.

A press release by Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland president, Dithuibo Newmai and general secretary, Adona Herie stated that, SDO (Civil) Peren, Rahul Bhanudas Mali speaking as the resource person, said one must start from within to keep the environment clean and set an example to others.

He requested the citizens to dispose waste in appropriate manner and encouraged all to maintain cleanliness.

ADC Peren, Moa Sangtam also delivered a short speech on antilitter, giving awareness to the people of Peren

Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland officials with SDO (C) Peren and ADC Peren.

to start implementing the ing but also to protect mentality of cleanliness the environment of the not only in their surround- earth.

SAWO cleanliness drive in support of plastic free city

SAWO organised a cleanliness drive in support for plastic free campaign and Clean Kohima on November 12 by cleaning the roads from Lirie to BOC. (NP)

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on November 12, a drive in support of plastic free campaign.

Women from all 11 units of Southern Angami came together to clean the area from Lerie to BOC.

A short programme was held before the social work started, where SAWO president Thono Kechü stated that the main goal is to show the support towards government to “Say no

to plastic” and “Clean Kohima.” They also appealed all the shopkeepers and restaurants/hotel owners to keep a dustbin outside their shops to avoid littering.

The president also hopes that this will set a good example among the other citizens and do their best to keep the city clean.

PWD engineer (South)

Vizotuo Seletsu who was also present applauded the mothers for the good initiative and hoped that citizens also learn something from the mothers and support the cause.

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trafficking cases in Assam has Manipur CM urges public to trust his govt Child increased by 55 per cent: ASCPCR Correspondent

IMPHAL, Nov 12: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday called the people and CSOs of the state to have trust in his government, saying the state government fully trust the assurance given by the Centre of not harming state’s integrity while settling the vexed Naga political issue.

Singh further appealed to the people and CSOs to remain calm until the Central government invites stakeholders for consultation before hammering out an amicable solution to Naga issue.

The chief minister made the appeal through the media at a press conference held at the Durbar Hall of Chief Minister’s Secretariat on Tuesday. Urging the public to have trust in the government, Singh informed that in their last meeting on November 10 with state government team led by him, Union home minister Amit Shah reiterated Central government’s firm commitment to safeguard the interest of Manipur.

The home minister assured that anything detrimental to Manipur’s interest would never be done in the process of bringing a final solution to the Naga peace process, he claimed.

Manipur CM N Biren and his cabinet colleagues at a press conference held at CM secretariat in Imphal on Tuesday. (NP) The chief minister observed that the same commitment of the Central government was clearly reflected in the latest public statement of Nagaland Governor and Naga peace talks’ interlocutor RN Ravi as well.

“As such, it is time to maintain calm until the Central government invites stakeholders for discussion to find a final agreement with the Nagas,” he observed. Singh further informed that the Union home minister also assured them that all the stakeholders would be consulted before inking a final accord with the Naga rebel groups.

He said that his government has full trust in the Central leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they would keep

their word on the issue.

While urging the people of state to have confidence with his government as well, he informed that Centre was likely to begin consultation of stakeholders soon.

Singh said that the state government desired to meet the members of Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) and other stakeholders before consultations with the Centre commence.

Claiming that Manipur has been able to march forward and achieve different developmental goals in various fields in the past two and half years thereby sending out a positive message to the world that it is no more a strife-torn zone, the chief minister observed that this hard-earned new image should never be shattered at

any cost.

Opining that boycott call or demand for postponement of state’s biggest tourism festival Manipur Sangai Festival may send out wrong message to the outside world, he urged the CSOs and people of the state not to disturb the festival.

Mention may be made there that COCOMI had announced boycotting the upcoming tourism festival due to commence from November 21.

He said that the state government is fully confident that all the indigenous people of the state would live together forever and no land or community or group would be separated from Manipur.

As such, nobody should do anything which may disturb communal harmony at

this crucial juncture. The chief minister also urged the media to extend cooperation to the government in maintaining calm and oneness among people.

Urging the public not to be too apprehensive, the chief minister said that the state government was working day and night to live up to people’s expectations and fulfil their desires.

He said that within the short tenure of the incumbent government, Assembly resolution on protecting state’s territorial integrity had been held twice although similar resolutions on the same issue had been taken 10 times during the tenure of the earlier government.

Ever since the October 31 deadline for concluding Naga peace talks was set, the state government had series of consultations with different CSOs and community leaders besides holding all political parties meeting and convening numerous meetings of MLAs of ruling parties, the chief minister said.

He added that resolutions of these meetings were forwarded and submitted to the Central leaders. As such, the Central government understands the wish of the people of Manipur, he added.

GUWAHATI, NOV 12 (PTI): The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) on Tuesday said child trafficking cases has increased by at least 55 per cent in 2019 across the state.

Addressing a press conference here, ASCPCR Chairperson Sunita Changkakati said a total of 125 cases of different crimes against children were registered with the organisation during the current year.

“Till November 10 this year, we have registered 17 cases of child trafficking.

This figure was 11 for the whole year of 2018,” she said.

There are other crimes which have also taken place in considerable numbers, the chairperson said.

“We registered 43 cases of child sexual abuse in the same period this year against 53 in 2018. There were five cases of child marriage too compared to six in last year,” Changkakati told reporters.

Instances of violation of right to education for children has also seen a considerable rise with 13 cases being already registered this year, while the same was just nine in 2018.

She infor med that there are some other de-

Justice Rafiq to take oath as IPFT to hold dharna in Delhi to push statehood demand Meghalaya HC Chief Justice Correspondent

Shillong, Nov 12: Justice Mohammed Rafiq will be sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday, an official said on Tuesday.

Governor Tathagata Roy would administer the oath of office and secrecy to him at Raj Bhavan.

Rafiq, 59, succeeds Ajay Kumar Mittal who is now the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

He will be the 8th Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.

Ju s t i c e H a m a r s a n Singh Thangkhiew, a senior High Court judge, is the acting Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.

Born in Churu, Rajasthan, Rafiq started his law practice in 1984. He practiced exclusively in the Rajasthan High Court in almost all branches of law.

He served as an advocate

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Justice Rafiq

from 1999 to 2006.

He has been recognized as an expert on the Indian Constitution, service, land acquisition, tax and company law cases.

In 2008, he was appointed as Justice at the Rajasthan High Court. Rafiq also served as acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court twice.

On October 15, the Supreme Court Collegium had announced Justice Rafiq as the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.

AGARTALA, NOV 12 (IANS): The ruling BJP’s ally, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) will hold a demonstration in Delhi early next month and meet the Prime Minister, Home Minister and other central ministers to press it’s demand for a separate state for the tribals, a top party leader said on Tuesday.

“To push our separate state demand, over 500 members and leaders of IPFT would leave here on November 28 to hold a demonstration in Delhi on December 1 or 2,” IPFT’s General Secretary and party spokesman Mangal Debbarma told IANS. He said that the IPFT leaders, led by party President and state Revenue Minister Narendra Chandra Debbarma and General Secretary and Forest and Tribal Welfare Minister Mevar Kumar Jamatia would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, DoNER (Development of North Eastern

Region) Minister Jitendra Singh and Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda in connection with their demands.

The IPFT has been agitating since 2009 for the creation of a separate state for the indigenous tribals by upgrading the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), which has jurisdiction over twothirds of Tripura’s 10,491 sq km area, home to over 12,16,000 people.

The Bharatiya Janata Party, the opposition CPI-M, Congress and Tripura’s oldest tribal based party Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura have strongly opposing the IPFT’s separate state demand.

The IPFT leaders in September met various central ministers and top BJP leaders in Delhi to push their demands. They also earlier held demonstrations in the national capital to highlight their demands.

The BJP and the IPFT are now in hectic prepara-

Sumi Community Hoho Mokokchung Celebrates Golden Jubilee

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SHILLONG, NOV 12: The Meghalaya Youth Congress on Monday demanded a CBI probe into the alleged violation of terms and conditions in the bidding document in the allotment of Saubhagya scheme by the National People’s Party (NPP)-led government.

“We demand for a CBI probe to bring out the facts into the alleged manipulation of the terms and conditions in the bidding documents of Saubhagya scheme to favour some contractors,” Youth Congress president, Richrad Mrong Marak said. He claimed that the qualifying criteria were manipulated as such to ensure that the works were allotted to contractors on the pretext that firms with high financial and technical capability will be given the work for implementation of Saubhagya scheme in the state as the deadline for implementing the universal household electrification was very short. On Monday, the Youth Congress workers led by Marak also staged a protest against the government and the MeECL outside the gate of MeECL office at Tura.

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tions to wrest control of the TTAADC, now governed by the CPI-M. The 30-member (28 elected and two nominated by the state government) TTAADC, which will go to the polls in April-May next year, has been playing a significant role in Tripura politics.

“We have informed the BJP’s central and state leadership that we would either contest the TTAADC polls alone or field candidates on all 28 seats,” IPFT leader Mevar Kumar Jamatia told IANS. He said, “As the IPFT has substantial base among the 1.2 million tribal population (out of the state’s total four million population) in Tripura, our party’s claim to control the TTAADC is totally justified.”

The IPFT, which has two ministers and eight legislators in Tripura, is also a constituent of the BJP-led

Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA).

Jamatia said that they have conveyed their decision to NEDA convener Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also.

The BJP and the IPFT had contested against each other in the Lok Sabha polls and elections to the threetier Gram Panchayats and municipal bodies earlier this year.

BJP spokesman Nabendu Bhattacharjee said that though his party is yet to finalise the TTAADC election strategy, it is likely to fight on most seats.

“The IPFT being an independent party has its own ideology. They are free to contest the TTAADC polls without any alliance with the BJP. However, they should also maintain the “Jot Dharma” (coalition principle), Bhattacharjee told IANS.

fined crimes against children that have seen a decline in 2019. Violation of child rights have gone down to 13 from 20, while cases of child labour too dropped to five from 10 in 2018, Changkakati said. ASCPCR registered 24 cases of child in need of care and protection till November 10 as against 36 in 2018, she added.

There are five cases of other crimes this year as

‘Hello Ati, I’m so grateful you came into the world because you make my world better every day. Am glad I got to spend the quarter of it with you plus the years to come.

Happy Birthday, Babeo. It’s your day, go out and celebrate it.

XOXOX Warmest Wishes, KVM.” Dear Apo, Happiest birthday to the most handsome and kindhearted man that we have ever known! We always wanted to grow up to be somebody like you.

You made us believe that this world is beautiful! Potsow khi harishia ni nzan na ni vantuk kuv ka.

From, Sulan & Jandemo.

Dear Zachamo, Many many happy returns of the day may God bless you abundantly. With love from wife and family members.

Daughter Nzanrhoni and family members Happy birthday Miss Valentine, I hope all your birthday wishes and dreams come true.

From, Shany Dear Ayush, Happy birthday. May this year bring you lots of good health and plenty of toys....

From, Mishtu, Pihu & loved ones

FELICITATION We the family members and friends of Dr. Santosh Kumar extend heartiest congratulations to him for successful completion of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) under ICFAI University Nagaland in the Department of Management Studies. The topic for the research was “A study on women entrepreneurship through micro-finance in Nagaland” under the supervision of Dr. Horen Goowalla.

We give thanks to the Almighty God for your achievement and pray that he will continue to lead and bless your life.

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Regd. No. 3515 Dated : 06/11/2019 AFFIDAVIT I, Smti. VESH KUMARI CHHETRI, W/o Shri Min Bahadur Chhetri resident of Walford, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly and declare on oath, as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and aforementioned address.

2. That my official name is "VESH KUMARI CHHETRI" as entered/recorded in my Aadhaar Card bearing no. 868466736219, however, in some of my documents and in my husband's service document my name is inadvertently recorded as "VESH KUMARI KARKI KHADKA".

3. That, the name "VESH KUMARI CHHETRI" and "VESH KUMARI KARKI KHADKA" belongs to the same and single person i.e. me.

4. That, wherever the name "VESH KUMARI KARKI KHADKA" appears it should be rectified and recorded as "VESH KUMARI CHHETRI" by all concern for all my official purposes.

5. That this affidavit is made to declare and rectify my official name before the competent office/authority.

(Deponent) Sworn before me.

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against one in last year.

ASCPCR on Tuesday rolled out a mobile application for lodging complaints of child rights violations.

“The app named ‘Sishu Suraksha’ will enable users from all over the state to lodge a complaint. The purpose of this e-box is to empower citizens to take moral responsibility of protecting our future generations,” Changkakati said.

Mrs. Khusheli Chophy Mrs & Mr Hosea Kiba & Family

NOTICE

Khehuto Students Union most regrettably have to postpone the lottery draw originally scheduled for the 14th of November to the 2nd of December due to unavoidable reasons. All concerned are requested to take note of the same and humbly beseech your consideration for the delay.

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DECLARATION

Sumi Community Hoho Mokokchung celebrated its 50th Years Golden Jubilee, at Government High School Sumi Ground, Majakong Ward on Saturday the 9th of November, in Mokokchung. Minister, PHED, Shri. Jacob Zhimomi graced the occasion.

Celebration began with a Prayer and Unveiling of the Jubilee Monolith.

The program was chaired by Dr. Botoholi Yepthomi. APW, SBC (B) Mokokchung, Followed by Welcome speech which was delivered by Ino. Vitoho Zhimomi. Advisor to Sumi community Hoho Mokokchung, He pointed out, ‘how our Sumi elders contributed towards the formation of Mokokchung Elakha, and stressed more on the correlation that exist in harmony despite different ideologies or interest between the Sumi’s and Ao’s in Mokokchung.

Speaking on the Occasion, Zhimomi, congratulated the Sumi’s of Mokokchung, specially the working Members of Sumi Community Hoho for upholding the Legacy left by the prominent Mokokchung Sumi leaders of the past, and urged the gathering how blessed to be a citizens of Mokokchung, a District known for its Uniqueness and advancement in every field. He lamented how his political carrier began and acknowledged his fellow Ao friends from his constituency (Gaspani-1), who were the backbone behind his success.

Zhimomi cheered the Sumi’s of the town to love and respect and lives in peace with fellow Ao friends, Unity among the Sumi’s was strongly quoted by the Minister.

Zhimomi also stressed more importance towards the Sumi Youth of Mokokchung to strive for the best and challenged the students to be active, self-confidence and prepare to compete in any exams. True knowledge is what one should acquire.

Other invitees who graced and spoke on the occasion were Shri. Chubawati Longchar. President Ao Senden. Shri. Hekhushe Shikhu. President Sumi Hoho. Shri. Marchiba Imchen, Chairman Majakong Ward.

Delegates and Officers from different Administrative Departments, different tribal bodies and organization who attached the event were; President ENPO, including Six Tribal President under ENPO, Tenyimia Union, Gorkha Union, Ward Chairmans from Sangtemla, Artang, Penli, Lijaba Lijen. Chairman Ungma Village Council, Chairman Mokokchung Village Council.

Ino. Kughavi Assumi, Chairman Sumi Community Hoho, Mokokchung concluded the program with a word of appreciation.

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Regd. No 954/19 Date :11/11/19 I, Shri. SUNIL KUMAR PRASAD, S/o- Manbodh Prasad, aged about 28 years, resident of JVP 3rd Mile Village, PO- Dimapur, PS- Diphupar, Dist.- Dimapur, state of Nagaland, Pin- 797112 and permanent resident of Semra Village, Bihar do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follow:1. That I am a law abiding and a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That I have shifted along with my family from V.P 3rd Mile Village P.O- Dimapur, P.S- Diphupar, Dist. Dimapur, state of Nagaland to my new permanent address at Semra Village, Po-Balua, PS- Brahmpur, Dist.-Buxar, State of Bihar, Pin-802130.

3. That in virtue of change of my permanent address to Bihar I have obtained OBC certificate from the concern authority bearing online ID No.040718301031807155 vide Certificate no. C/18/07097 dated 14/12/2018.

4. That I belong to Barber caste and I have sworn this affidavit to declare that my caste has now changed from Schedule Caste to OBC for all official records and correspondence referring to me .

5. That the statement from Para 1 to 4 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing is concealed thereof.

DEPONENT Solemnly declare and affirmed before me by the deponent on this 8th day of Nov. 2019 MAGISTRATE DP-8339 Regd. No. 902/2019 Date : 07/11/2019 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Kunoto K. Kiba, S/o Z. Kheshito Kiba, R/o Project Colony, in the District of Zunheboto, Village-Asukhomi, Zunheboto : Nagaland and presently residing at Thilixu, Block-1, H/No. 114, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That my correct and official name is "KUNOTO K. KIBA" However, in all my documents my name, my Father's name and my Mother's name has been inadvertently entered as "KUNOTO V CHISHI", "VIQHETO CHISHI", "KIYESHI CHISHI".

3. That the names "KUNOTO K. KIBA" and "KUNOTO V. CHISHI", "Z KHESHITO KIBA" and "VIQHETO CHISHI", "A TOKALI CHISHI" and "KIYESHI CHISHI" refers to one and same person.

4. That henceforth my name shall be entered/recorded as "KUNOTO K. KIBA", my father's name as "Z KHESHITO KIBA" and my mother's name as "A TOKALI CHISHI" in all my official document's.

5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that my name "KUNOTO K. KIBA" and "KUNOTO V, CHISHI", my father's name "Z KHESHITO KIBA" and "VIQHETO CHISHI", my mother's name "A TOKALI CHISHI" and "KIYESHI CHISHI" are one and same person which shall be rectified and used in all official references and correspondence.

VERIFICATION I hereby verify on this 7th day of November 2019, that the content made in paras 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing materials is concealed therein.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me.

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Panel for affordable cancer treatment New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): A parliamentary panel has urged the government to upgrade the infrastructure for cancer treatment and make it affordable by enlarging the network of a leading healthcare institute, as it expressed concern over nearly two-thirds of the patients dying in the country.

The parliamentar y standing committee on science and technology, environment, forest and climate change submitted its report on “an expanded role for the department of atomic energy in cancer treatment in India through an enlarged network of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) in Mumbai”.

The report was submitted by the panel members, including chairman Jairam Ramesh, to Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday, the upper house secretariat said in a statement.

The panel has recommended to set up a hub and spoke model under the Tata

A parliamentary panel has urged the government to upgrade the infrastructure for cancer treatment.

Memorial Centre, which is the leader in cancer treatment and is supported by the Department of Atomic Energy.

“It (committee) recommended wider adoption of ‘Hub and Spoke’ model proposed by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) across the country,” the statement said. “TMC has proposed that common and less complex cancer care facilities should be provided close to patients’ homes (spoke) to create minimum disruption in their lives and that of

LJP snubs BJP in Jharkhand, to contest alone on 50 seats New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): The BJP on Tuesday received another setback after its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) decided to contest the Jharkhand Assembly polls alone.

The 81-member Jharkhand Assembly will vote in five phases starting from November 30 to December 20. Counting of votes will take place on December 23. Sharing the news of contesting alone, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan’s son, Chirag Paswan, who recently took over the reins of the party said, “The decision to contest election in Jharkhand was to be taken by the party’s state unit. And the state unit of the LJP has decided to contest on 50 seats indepen-

dently. By today evening the party will release the first list of candidates.”

LJP contested unsuccessfully on one seat in 2014 Assembly polls in the state.

The BJP was left redfaced after Shiv Sena, its 30-year-old alliance partner in Maharashtra, snubbed the saffron party over government formation in the state.

Even Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has decided to go it alone in the Jharkhand Assembly polls. The BJP, LJP and the JD-U currently have a coalition government in Bihar.

The BJP is contesting the Jharkhand Assembly polls in alliance with the AJSU. The BJP released the first list of 52 candidates for the Assembly polls in the state on Sunday.

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their families.”

As per the report, the treatment of uncommon cancers and those with complex treatment protocols can be provided by the expert centres of excellence (hubs).

Expressing concern over 68 per cent of cancer patients dying in the country, the committee has strongly urged the government to expand and upgrade cancer-treatment infrastructure for affordable and quality care by enlarging the network of the Tata

NEW DELHI, Nov 12 (Agencies): None of the five Supreme Court judges who delivered the historic Ayodhya verdict on Saturday — CJI Ranjan Gogoi, CJI-designate S A Bobde and Justices D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer — was born when two of the five title suits were filed before the Faizabad district court in 1950.

According to TOI, the first suit was filed on January 16, 1950, by a devotee, Gopal Singh Visharad, seeking protection of his

Vehicles ply on a flyover as Humayun Tomb is seen shrouded in smog, in New Delhi, Tuesday.

New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality worsened again and slipped into the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday morning.

At 9.36 am, the air quality index (AQI) was 414. The AQI at Bawana, Wazirpur, Anand Vihar and Rohini was 445, 442, 442 and 440, respectively.

According to the government air quality moni-

toring service SAFAR, the city’s air quality was in very poor category on Monday which turned to severe by the evening. The average AQI stood at 360 on Sunday.

In the National Capital Region (NCR), the AQI in Noida was 436, while Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 445. Greater Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad

recorded AQI of 436, 365 and 404, respectively.

On Monday, most of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded air quality in the ‘severe’ category.

With the winter setting in, a dip in the minimum temperature makes the air cold and heavy leading to accumulation of pollutants close to the ground.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi (C) flanked by (L-R) Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice S Abdul Nazeer after delivering the verdict on Ayodhya on November 9. (PTI)

right to worship Ram Lalla authorities from removing der the central dome where and a restraint order on idols of the deity from un- it was placed on the night

of December 22, 1949.

The SC termed placing of the idols under the central dome as the beginning of a new phase of the controversy.

The second suit was filed on December 5, 1950,

by Ramchandra Das seeking the same relief as Gopal Singh. This suit was dismissed as withdrawn on September 18, 1990, by the Allahabad HC. CJI Gogoi, the senior-most of the five judges, was born on November 18, 1954, followed

by Justice Bobde on April 24, 1956, Justice Bhushan

on July 5, 1956, Justice Nazeer on January 5, 1958, and Justice Chandrachud on November 11, 1959.

They all were practising advocates when the Allahabad HC, in 1989, transferred to itself all the five title suits pending adjudication before the Faizabad district court on an application filed by the UP government citing the importance of the issue involved. Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992. All five judges were appointed as HC judges in or after 2000.

ST. STEPHEN’S HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL Near D.C’s Office Complex Dimapur : 797112 Nagaland

ADMISSION NOTICE ADMISSION FORMS are available for the academic session 2020 for classes A – 9 (Nine).FORMS can be had from the office counter on all working days i.e. Monday to Saturday between 8. A.M – 1. P.M. The School provides good HOSTEL facilities separately for both BOYS and GIRLS under the good guidance of full time theologian wardens.

DIRECT admission will be given according to first come first serve basis.

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Applications are invited to teach/work in well reputed Hr. Sec. School within Dimapur Town for the academic session 2020.

First preference will be given to experienced candidates for the following posts.

1. Vice-Principal – M.Sc., B.Ed. (Preferably male) 2. To teach Mathematics /Science upto Cl. 10 (Ten) – B.Sc., B.Ed. 3. Office Asst. – For Accounts/ DTP.

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OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE KOHIMA : : NAGALAND

No. DEF/KMA/(1)/PRO(Pt)/2018-19/ Dated Kohima, the 12th Nov’ 2019

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PRESS NOTIFICATION

In pursuance of the DGP Nagaland press release No. PHQ(B-I)1/ Recruitment Constables/2019/1629 Dated 05/11/2019, “OUTDOOR TEST” for the open recruitment rally for the post of constable in respect of Kohima district will be held at 4 NAP Bn. Ground, Thizama w.e.f.

15.11.2019.

Shortlisted applicants/candidates appearing for the test are to note the following: 1. Physical and Medical Test will commence from 07:00 AM at 4 NAP Bn. Ground, Thizama. Hence, applicants are to report at the venue by 06:00 AM sharp.

2. All shortlisted candidates should possess Photo ID Cards and two coloured passport photographs for proper identification.

3. Only shortlisted candidates will be allowed entry inside the venue.

4. Mobile phones, cameras, laptops or any other electronic gadgets will not be permitted inside the venue.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): The Supreme Court will pronounce on Wednesday its verdict on petitions challenging the Delhi High Court decision bringing the office of the chief justice of India (CJI) under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. A five-judge constitution bench headed

by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will pronounce the judgement at 2 pm. Other members of the bench are Justices N V Ramana, D Y Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna.

The notice regarding the pronouncement of the judgement was made public on the apex court’s official website on Tuesday afternoon. A five-judge constitution bench had on April 4 reserved its verdict on the appeals filed in 2010 by the Supreme Court secretary general and its central public information officer against the high court and the central information commission’s (CIC’s) orders.

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Memorial Centre, the panel said in the report.

It also suggests setting up of a high-level steering committee, which will be headed by the minister of state for atomic energy. It will also include chief secretaries of all the states and administrators of Union territories, as well as director of the TMC as members to work out modalities for rolling out of hub and spoke model in a time-bound manner.

After presenting the report to Naidu, Ramesh explained that the parliamentary committee took up the cancer care issue since the Department of Atomic Energy is in the jurisdiction of the committee, besides the environmental aspect of incidence of cancer, the secretariat said.

Naidu complimented the committee for submitting the report and said he would ask the ministers concerned to have the recommendations of the committee examined for necessary action.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 338 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Communitisation experiment

‘Communitisation’ was enacted in 2002 as there were reasons that sounded good but 17 years later, today, it has shown that it was not based on good sound reasons. It is supposed to bring development at the doorsteps of village or block levels through active participation of the community in planning and implementation. This was the practise among various Naga tribes since time immemorial but it was only during the mid-70s was it rediscovered. The government of Nagaland’s ‘experiment with communitisation’ has raised serious doubts about the efficacy of the concept while being put to practice. This newspaper since 2002 had made some observations about how embracing communitisation lock stock and barrel for almost every government department was not a wise step. Communitisation was inspired by the practice in some villages in Phek district (as well as many other villages in other districts) which adopted their traditional administrative system of grass root participation in decision making.

It was around 1980s that this concept was picked up

by A.M.Gokhale, then DC Phek. However, the Village Development Board(which later went on to be copied and renamed as panchayati raj) got a kick start when late Vamuzo was finance minister during the NNDP regime. Gokhale studied the practical aspects of the VDB concept and incorporated it to the district planning board. From VDB, it was during 2002 that then chief secretary R.S.Pandey took the concept to another level when it became known as communitisation.

The state government enacted and legislated The Nagaland Communitisation of Public Institutions and Services Act, 2002, to cover power, water supply and education sectors empowers the community to own, manage and control government schools by vesting them with legal powers and responsibilities. Under the concept of communitisation, the government in phases, handed over ownership and management of education, health care, water supply, electricity, tourism and bio-diversity conservation to the communities.

The concept envisaged that through communitisation of some government activities in the field of education and power, there would be improvement in promoting effective governance. In education, the village community was made to understand that schools belonged to the community and therefore, they had as much stake and responsibility to ensure that the schools functioned for the betterment of the children and youth. However, even the best of intentions on the part of the community members cannot overnight make them effective supervisors especially in the field of education. However, it became apparent, that communitisation, though an innovative concept that is well intended, also led one to be critical of the abdication of responsibility by the government. While communitisation has shared responsibility, yet it is the village committees who are in the field and who have to play the bigger role in supervising the schools. They are expected to give voluntary service and feel proud of their contributions, while the officers are more than pleased to have volunteers assisting them. The village committees on power are expected to collect payments from consumers then deposit with the department after taking 15% commission. On the other hand, those involved as members of education committees earn nothing. Communitisation may be practicable and effective with regard to village level planning and execution of works through community contracts but not quite in areas that demand some special qualities.

Communitisation should not be thrown but reviewed and used only where it can be effective.

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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Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Robert Frost

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Post-mortem

India’s challenges in waste management

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aste management rules in India are based on the principles of “sustainable development”, “precaution” and “polluter pays”.

These principles mandate municipalities and commercial establishments to act in an environmentally accountable and responsible manner—restoring balance, if their actions disrupt it. The increase in waste generation as a byproduct of economic development has led to various subordinate legislations for regulating the manner of disposal and dealing with generated waste are made under the umbrella law of Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA). Specific forms of waste are the subject matter of separate rules and require separate compliances, mostly in the nature of authorisations, maintenance of records and adequate disposal mechanisms.

With rapid urbanisation, the country is facing massive waste management challenge. Over 377 million urban people live in 7,935 towns and cities and generate 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste per annum. Only 43 million tonnes (MT) of

the waste is collected, 11.9 MT is treated and 31 MT is dumped in landfill sites.

Solid Waste Management (SWM) is one among the basic essential services provided by municipal authorities in the country to keep urban centres clean. However, almost all municipal authorities deposit solid waste at a dumpyard within or outside the city haphazardly.

Experts believe that India is following a flawed system of waste disposal and management.

The key to efficient waste management is to ensure proper segregation of waste at source and to ensure that the waste goes through different streams of recycling and resource recovery. Then reduced final residue is then deposited scientifically in sanitary landfills. Sanitary landfills are the ultimate means of disposal for unutilised municipal solid waste from waste processing facilities and other types of inorganic waste that cannot be reused or recycled. Major limitation of this method is the costly transportation of MSW to far away landfill sites.

A report by IIT Kanpur (2006) found the po-

Unending miseries of RMSA-2106

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aughter is said to be the best medicine, which, apparently, is our job. Regardless of how annoying kids can turnout at times – a teacher will know – we still are determined to serve with a smile. Although, at times when people ask us about our designation, it leaves us in an extreme dilemma as to whether tell them that we are teachers or unemployed, however, on most occasions it brings about smile on our face and it is definitely not because the cute faces of our students flashes into our eyes but because the pain is so excruciating that when compiled with shame it makes one smile automatically. Ironically, we are often addressed as “Happy Teacher’s” because what matters is superficiality while our melancholic epiphany are stacked in the luggage’s of our rooms.

While in this fight for existential succession, a job that doesn’t pay its labourer’s for more than half of a year (Noble Profession, they say) - as it is supposed to be secure – isn’t just physical and mental torture to the workers but is also inhumane and an immoral act by the authority. It has now become a tedious cliché to read about teachers’ asking for their salary in local dailies and that’s the reason why we are being nonchalant about it. Because, seemingly, asking for what is rightfully ours since the third month of our appointment has rather made the viewers and readers believe that our pedestrian lives, half of the time is being stressed on thinking about and protesting, asking for our salary rather than performing our duties.

Leaving aside for a moment the torment and agony brought about by not getting paid for seven (7) months (as of now). Even before the ongoing litigation, when we inquire about the status of our salary we were often told to expect is before the upcoming holiday, as if it is supposed to be a gift. An absolute hilarity as it may appear, it reminds me of lines from Oscar Wilde’s “The Remarkable Rocket” which reads “and the King gave orders that the Page’s salary was to be doubled. As he received no salary at all this was not of much use to him, but it was considered a great honor, and was duly published in the Court Gazette.” And it isn’t likely either that we expect gifts from such tyrannical authority no matter how noble the job is designated to be.

Also, with regard to the ongoing legal proceedings between the Government and RMSA-Teachers (2016), since 19th Sept. 2018, on account of the sinister and uncivil approach to have the Teacher’s salary reduced by almost 21%. Our resentment has been escalated as we feel like a puppet dragged by the leash in the hands of despotic authority. Yet, with optimistic attitude, we are still clinging on and abiding our duties anticipating a positive result thereby receiving justice from the hands of the Honourable Juries. Nevertheless, just in this particular moment, ignoring the outcomes of the legal battle, one cannot be expected to provide his allegiance or adherence or minister to his fellow pupil with an empty stomach. And therefore, the authority in concern should be mandated to keep up with immediate release of salary without pending so as to maintain an effortless system.

‘Salary’, as they say, ‘is the bribe they give you to let you forget your dreams’: viewing this prospect, it simply shouldn’t be an attribute a person avail for one’s work or contributions but must serve as the ‘motivational factor’ for an individual to take that job as a priority. Which, to me, that thought is yet to even see a glimpse of light in society as such of ours, thus paving a way for an individual to develop thoughts and indulge themselves in earnings which most of the times are more or less crime oriented. And who else are we supposed to expect to come to such realization rather than the department(s) involved in educating and delivering understandings of social equality and justice to the public as a whole, and the forthcoming generations in particular.

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tential of recovering at least 15 per cent or 15,000 MT of waste generated every day in the country.

This, the report said, could also provide employment opportunities to about 500,000 rag-pickers. The report added that despite immense potential in big cities in this area, participation from non-profits or community is limited.

In some urban centres, people working in the informal sector collect solid waste for each doorstep to get a collection fee and derive additional income from sale of recyclables.

The informal recycling industry plays a major role in waste management. It also ensures that less waste reaches landfills.

Iswar Ahluwalia, in an article, points out that more than three-fourth of solid waste management budget is allotted to collection and transportation, leaving leaves very little for processing or resource recovery and disposal.

There has been technological advancement for processing, treatment and disposal of solid waste. Energy-from-waste is a crucial element of SWM because it reduces the volume of waste from disposal also helps

in converting the waste into renewable energy and organic manure. Ideally, it falls in the flow chart after segregation, collection, recycling and before getting to the land fill. But many waste to energy plants in India are not operating to their full potential.

Installation of wasteto-compost and bio-methanation plants would reduce the load of landfill sites.

The biodegradable component of India’s solid waste is currently estimated at a little over 50 per cent. Biomethanation is a solution for processing biodegradable waste which is also remains underexploited.

It is believed that if we segregate biodegradable waste from the rest, it could reduce the challenges by half. E-waste components contain toxic materials and are non-biodegradable which present both occupational and environmental health threats including toxic smoke from recycling processes and leaching from e-waste in landfill into local water tables.

The concept of common waste treatment facility (ENVIS Newsletter, December 2010) is being widely promoted and accepted as it uses waste as

a resource by either using it as a co-fuel or co-raw material in manufacturing processes. This has led to rise of Public Private Partnership (PPP) models in waste management which has open doors for doing business in waste management.

Bio-medical waste (management and handling) rules, 1998 prescribe that there should be a Common Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF) at every 150 kms in the country. CBWTFs have been set up and are functioning in cities and towns. However, establishment of functional CBWTF throughout the country must be ensured.

Integrated common hazardous waste management facilities combine secured landfill facility, solidification/stabilisation and incineration to treat hazardous wastes generated by various industrial units.

They contribute about 97.8 per cent of total landfill waste and 88 per cent of total incinerable hazardous waste generated in the country, as per an environment ministry report.

The way forward: Around 100 cities are set to be developed as smart

cities. Civic bodies have to redraw long term vision in solid waste management and rework their strategies as per changing lifestyles. They should reinvent garbage management in cities so that we can process waste and not landfill it (with adequate provisioning in processing and recycling).To do this, households and institutions must segregate their waste at source so that it could be managed as a resource.

The Centre aims to do away with landfill sites in 20 major cities. There is no spare land for dumping garbage, the existing ones are in a critical state. It is reported that almost 80 per cent of the waste at Delhi landfill sites could be recycled provided civic bodies start allowing ragpickers to segregate waste at source and recycle it. Compost pits should be constructed in every locality to process organic waste. Community participation has a direct bearing on efficient waste management. Recovery of e-waste is abysmally low, we need to encourage recycling of e-waste on a very large scale level so that problem of e-waste disposal is contained.

Samar Lahiry

Rajapakse factor in Sri Lanka presidential polls

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he Sri Lankan presidential election is turning into a battle between two politically influential families; the Rajapakse and the Premadasa families. Gotabaya Rajapakse, a former defence secretary is the younger brother of former president Mahinda Rajapakse, while Sajith Premadasa, Housing Minister, is the son of former president Ranasinghe Premadasa who was assassinated by the LTTE in 1993.

Other prominent candidates for the November 16 presidential elections are Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peranuma (JVP) and former army commander Gen Mahesh Senanayake, who are expected to cut into the support base of Premadasa and Rajapakse respectively.

Mahinda Rajapakse is the former president during whose tenure the three decades long civil war came to an end with the defeat of the Tamil separatist group, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. But his ten-year long tenure as President ended in a surprising defeat in the 2015 presidential election, when he was ousted by a former colleague Maithripala Sirisena who formed a coalition with Ranil Wickremesinghe and his United National Party to win the presidential election.

Gotabaya is seen as the front-runner for the election; his campaign got an early start while Sajith

Premadasa entered the fray much later as he had to force the acceptance of his candidature within the UNP’s old guard. But Sajith Premadasa’s chances got a significant boost after the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) indicated its support to him. The younger Premadasa is banking on the support that his father had among the people. Ranasinghe Premadasa is remembered in Sri Lanka as a grassroots leader who did not belong to Colombo’s ruling elite; he had a strong pro-poor outlook and had initiated several welfare schemes.

During the 2015 elections the UNP had the full backing of the TNA, but the Tamil Alliance has since been disappointed with the gover nment’s failure to implement prepoll assurances. The Tamil community has voiced their discontent at the incumbent government, but would be unwilling to vote for Gotabaya Rajapakse. Premadasa is seen as the better option. Both the main candidates have been wooing the majority Sinhala vote. The other significant minority, the Muslims are still shaky after the bombings on Easter Sunday in Colombo and the resulting polarization that had led to communal violence.

The Tamils and Muslims are not as united as they were in 2015, and voting may get fragmented, with many people disinterested in casting their votes.

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baya, as defence secretary were credited with the victory over Tamil Tigers, but they also faced charges of human rights violations and killings of civilians and surrendering LTTE cadres during the last stages of the civil war. Isolated from Western countries over the human rights charges, the Rajapakse gover nment turned to China, borrowing huge sums of money to build infrastructure, but eventually ending in a debt trap.

In the post-conflict political scene, the Rajapakse family increased their dominance as various members were appointed as heads of several important institutions. The Rajapakse dominance alienated many Sri Lankans, including several in his own party. The Tamils and other minority groups felt marginalized in the atmosphere of Sinhala chauvinism in the post-war period and the absence of any efforts towards national reconciliation.

Five years later, the mood has changed after the bombings in Colombo on Easter Sunday when 250 persons were killed in the terrorist attacks. There is a desire to elect a strong leader to deal with the challenges facing the country.

Confidence in the present government was shaken after it became evident that the Sirisena government had ignored repeated intelligence warnings from India regarding possible terrorist attacks.

The Sirisena-Wick-

remesinge combine had promised good governance, accountability and national reconciliation in 2015 but its poor performance, inefficiency and corruption together with the infighting between the two groups lost it much of its support. The rivalry reached its lowest point last year when President Sirisena dismissed Wickremesinge as Prime Minister and offered the position to Mahinda Rajapakse. Sri Lanka was plunged in a constitutional crisis as Wickremesinge refused to leave office and Rajapakse was unable to cobble a majority in the Legislature. The crisis was resolved after the Supreme Court held Rajapakse’s appointment as illegal.

Though Mahinda Rajapakse is not an electoral candidate, he remains the guiding force of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) campaign.

A recent constitutional amendment enhanced the powers of the Prime Minister for running the government and set a two-term limit for the President’s position. Barred from contesting for a third term, Mahinda Rajapakse is widely believed to be aiming for the Prime Minister’s post after the National Assembly elections due to be held next year. This may hurt the chances of a Rajapakse comeback to the presidential palace by reviving the memories of the Rajapakse dominance.

Shubha Singh (IANS)

Reader’s Post Sir,

Before it is too late

Lately people seem to be forgetting how to respect their elders. Watching so many movies on the internet and Western culture that has invaded our state, children of today are really losing the values of life. Perhaps it is also the fault of the parents for not inculcating the values of respect, discipline, honesty etc to their children.

Many a times, one comes across young people who do not have any courtesy for their elders anymore. In a Christian state such a situation is very disheartening as it indicates the fallen moral values of the people. Children are not even aware of the different forms of address in their own dialects for elders or people whom they are supposed to address according to clan etc. Some do not even know how to speak in their own dialect because they have been brought up in towns and not villages as is the excuse. I think our society is really heading towards disintegration at this rate if we fail to guide the younger generation in the right track. One cannot blame the youngsters as they are following only what they have been taught. It is our duty to rectify these mistakes now before it is too late and our very culture and tradition disappears.

Yanbeni Ovung, Jail Colony, Kohima

Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Journalists protest 100 days of internet gag in Kashmir Srinagar, Nov 12 (IANS): A group of Kashmiri journalists held a peaceful protest at the Press Club in Srinagar on Tuesday against 100 days of internet blockade in Kashmir.

The journalists were holding their laptops in their hands and carried placards, which read: “100 days, No Internet”. This is the worst situation the journalists are facing in Kashmir. It’s very humiliating. It does not even happen in a war-like situation,” Majid Maqbool, an independent journalist told IANS. “We are not asking anything out of the turn. It’s our basic right to demand internet,” said Aakash Hassan, a journalist in Srinagar who was also part of the protest. Internet services were suspended in Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5.

Civic workers collect dead birds at the Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan, Tuesday. (PTI)

vers, common coot, black winged stilt, northern shovelers, ruddy shelduck, and pied avocet were scattered on the edge of 12-13 km of the catchment area of the lake, leading to a possible number of over 5,000, they said. Forest ranger Rajendra Jakhar said a possible reason could be the hailstorm that hit the area a few days back.

“We estimate about 1,500 birds of about 10 spe-

cies have died. We are also looking at other possibilities like toxicity of the water, bacterial or viral infection,” he said.

A medical team from Jaipur has collected a few carcasses and water samples are being sent to Bhopal for further examination.

Ashok Rao, a veterinary doctor and part of the team, said that while the exact reason for the deaths was uncertain, he ruled out

the possibility of bird flu.

“At initial examination we did not find any sort of secretion from the birds, which is a giveaway in the cases of bird flu,” he said.

RG Ujjwal, nodal officer, animal husbandry department, joined Rao and listed possible reasons behind the mysterious calamity.

“There could be some sort of contamination in the water. The increased salinity of the water could also be another reason, as it increases salt concentration in the blood, which can further lead to slow blood flow and the internal organs like the brain may stop working,” Ujjwal said.

The lake is also a favourite of flamingos, stilts, stints, garganey, gulls and a number of other species of birds. Jakhar informed that the lake every year hosts approximately 2-3 lakh birds, which include about 50,000 flamingos and 1,00,000 waders.

The strange episode has left villagers and people of the forest department baffled for the lack of a sensible explanation.

“I have never seen such

a thing in 40 years of my service in the forest department. First I thought it could be because of the hail, but that occurs every year. There is no chemical waste in this water either,” said Ramesh Chandra Daroga, a local working with the forest department.

Ashok Sharma, joint director, State Disease Diagnostic Centre, said that once the reason was ascertained further steps will be taken.

“We don’t think it is a case of infection, but if it turns out to be the case we will take further steps to make sure it doesn’t spread,” he assured.

Meanwhile, the carcasses were collected in a tractor-trolley and buried in a ditch. A total of 669 dead birds were buried while hundreds lay strewn around as the forest staff hesitated to venture into the slippery muddy areas.

This is the second such incident in the state within a week. Last Thursday, 37 demoiselle cranes were found dead in Jodhpur’s Khinchan area. Their viscera too have been sent for investigation and reports are awaited.

(From p-1) He also lauded Modi for abrogation of Article 370 and the recent landmark Ayodhya verdict, saying that these represented the identity of India.

Rotary International director Kamal Sanghvi, spoke on Rotary Club’s ambitious aim to eradicate illiteracy by 2025. In his speech Sanghvi pointed out that DIET is rudimentary and not properly functional system.

He also offered to organise teachers training to the state government and also establish e-learning facilities to help students be at par with their counterparts from tier 1 cities in India. He also elaborated the acronym TEACH; Tteach, E-e-learning, Aadult education, C- child development and H-happy schools.

Guest of honour, Geoffrey Yaden, Editorin-Chief of Nagaland Post lauded Rotary Club Dimapur for its various welfare projects including Indian National Fellowship Cen-

Chakhesangs-Sümis reaffirm brotherhood (From p-1) In his speech, Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi, called upon the Nagas to live in unity and introspect to move forward for better tomorrow in the light of political settlement that was imminent, which called for sacrifices in the interest of the future generation.

Tokheho said it was time that Nagas introspect why despite claiming “Nagaland for Christ” corruption was a problem in Nagaland. He lamented that corruption has been taking place even in the name of Naga political movement.

Recalling the time when he was Minister for School Education and Parliamentary Affairs in 2017, Tokheho said when he came across 702 teachers and 72 HMs/Asst HMs taking salary without working, he was advised not do anything about it. However, MP claimed he took actions and for which 39 filed case

against him, but they lost the case on September 19, 2019.

Further, he revealed that in 2011, Rs. 13.5 crore out of Rs. 15 crore that the centre had sanctioned for the disabled was siphoned off by five people and one HoD from a certain department.

He said Rs. 87.93 crore was withdrawn within a span of six years. MP said it was easy to point fingers at the elected representatives, but maintained that it was time to make corrective measures in the Naga society.

Further, Tokheho encouraged the gathering to unite and take collective measures for the betterment of the society. Also, speaking at the meeting, Minister, planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu, said that if Sümis and Chakhesangs could live together peacefully in Dimapur, they could do the same in their respective villages also. He, therefore, urged the Sümi Hoho and

Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) to come together and re-strengthen their relationship as well settle any existing border disputes. Citing similar terminologies in the languages, he said that while the leaders from both the tribes have understood that they were brothers, the message have to reach out to the grassroots level.

Lone Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland, KG Kenye, who also delivered a short speech, maintained that Nagas have been carrying forward the cultures and traditions and attires but somewhere down the line they

have lost their character and integrity for which they were revered by historians who came in contact with them.

He said that honesty, bravery, straight forward attitude and hardworking had been one of the external characters and virtues of life, “which we have lost.” Therefore, he encouraged the gathering to reinvent, rediscover and start to live together as one. Kenye also encouraged them to be wise and learn to identify what was wrong and right. Greetings message was delivered by CPO president Mikha Kenye and Sümi Hoho general secre-

tre, (INFC) Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust, the North Mumbai Rotary Club and Dimapur Rotary Club for their contributions in serving the society.

The Editor recalled that Acharya had organised visits by medical teams, academicians and entrepreneurs to Nagaland during his tenure as governor.

Yaden also said Acharya has the distinction of having different stints as governor of six states- Nagaland, Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. He said though P.B.Acharya had left Nagaland yet he still had Nagaland in his heart and that was why he still wants to help the people of the state in whatever capacity. He said Acharya is truly an ambassador of the Nagas whom he has known when he frequented Nagaland since the mid 60s.

Principal Director of Education, Government of Nagaland urged Shanavas C urged school representatives present to use the books judiciously.

He briefly touched upon

the ratio of government teachers to students which currently stands at 1:7 adding that it does not augur well. He also briefly spoke on the Communitisation Act of 2002 which empowered the village authority to take care of the affairs of villages which included even education.

President of Mumbai Rotary Club, Dr Palep and chairman of INFC Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust Rajiv Mehta spoke on the yeoman service rendered to the people by the Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust in various areas. Assistant director of school education Nellayapan also briefly spoke on the occasion.

Other highlights of the programme were: welcome address by president of Dimapur Rotary Club, Ashok Agarwal, distribution of books by dignitaries, vote of thanks by president of Rotary Mumbai North, P Shah, and felicitation of dignitaries by Rotary Club Dimapur and Inner Wheel Club. The programme was chaired by Rotarian Chandu Agarwal.

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tary Nikheto Jimomi. At the programme, invocation prayer was offered by WCBCC chairman reverend Dr. Nüvocho Dzüdo, welcome address was delivered by WSH president Dr Kakheto Zhimomi, prayer for the fraternity brotherhood was offered by Reverend Dr VK Nuh. Later, vote of thanks was proposed by WCH president Dietho Rhakho and benediction was given by reverend Dr Phughoto Aye. Other highlights of the programme included cultural items such as folk dance, folk song and traditional games and sports.

(From p-1) favour only a handful of contractors. It expressed the view that such practice by government departments would only promote favouritism and nepotism.

NPYC suggested that if any bidder was willing to quote below the Schedule of Rate, then the department should be willing to grant contract to the firm, because a contractor would put up bid only after proper assessment.

Further, NPYC lamented that despite the repeated appeal to do away with such corrupt practices, the departments, including Nagaland PWD, continued to include such clauses in the NIT hampering the prospect of upcoming contractors.

Meanwhile, NPYC has demanded that NIT No.CE/ R&B/PMGSY-II/TENDER/2019-2020 dated October 23, 2019, which was scheduled to be opened tomorrow, should be immediately stopped until such time the clause 16 was removed.

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Officials said they suspect water contamination as one of the reasons for the deaths but were awaiting viscera test reports. Though the official toll was 1,500, locals claimed the number of dead birds could be as high as 5,000.

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“We are going to start digital data-based credit rating system (MSMEs).

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Gadkari further suggested that having an Indian partner would help navigate the regulations in the country and benefit from various

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Even IIP growth number for September 2019 was 4.3 per cent, which is quite alarming. We are revising our GDP forecast for FY20 to 5 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier,” the SBI Ecowarp said.

“We expect growth rate to pick up pace in FY21 to 6.2 per cent. We also expect revisions to the GDP data as in the past, but that is likely in February 2020 as is the custom. In FY17, Q1 GDP figure was revised upwards from 7.1 per cent in every revision and finally settled at 9.2 per cent”, the bank said.

“We, however, believe this growth rate in FY20 should be looked through the prism of synchronised global slowdown (countries have witnessed 22-716 basis point decline between June 2018 and June 2019, and India cannot be isolated!).

“India is also significantly lower in Economic Uncertainty Index when compared globally. We also believe that Moody’s change in outlook from stable to negative will not have any significant impact as rating actions are always a laggard indicator and the markets this time have categorically given a thumbs down to such indicators,” it said.

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You can get the rating of an industry from anywhere. It will help you in taking decisions,” he said, adding that India has huge potential both in rural areas and big cities, and the government will extend all support to those wanting to start manufacturing here.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, on Monday said that the government will buy 10 per cent of the bonds issued by the MSMEs to support them in tapping the capital market. “MSMEs account for 49 per cent of the exports from the country. We are planning new schemes to support the MSMEs that have good potential for exports.

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Govt to buy 10% of bonds issued by MSME: Gadkari

cal divisions, Central India and Southern Peninsula received the maximum rainfall of 129 per cent and 116 per cent of their LPA, respectively. Excess Monsoon rains and the floods caused by them had affected the Kharif crops in many states, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Punjab.

“While 40 to 50 per cent soyabean crop has been hit in Madhya Pradesh, which is the biggest producer of the oilseed, 30 to 40 per cent of the groundnut and up to 30 per cent of cotton crops have been affected in Gujarat.

“As these states are major agrarian states, so this could have a negative impact on the agricultural growth. Considering all these domestic parameters along with the global downturn, we now foresee a GDP growth at 5 per cent in the current fiscal,” the report said.

“We expect Q2GDP growth at 4.2 per cent.

Our acceleration rate for 33 leading indicators at 85 per cent in October 2018 is down to just 17 per cent in September 2019, with such decline gaining traction from March 2019.

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India’s top court upheld a demand from the country’s telecoms department for $13 billion in overdue levies and interest last month, hitting the shares of both Vodafone Idea and rival Bharti Airtel.

Vodafone has clashed with Indian authorities over tax and regulatory issues ever since it entered the country with a $11 billion deal to buy 67% of Hutchison Essar in 2007.

The arrival of new entrant Reliance Jio Infocomm in 2016 added to Vodafone’s problems by sparking a brutal price war.

It responded by combining its operations with Idea Cellular, a deal that closed in 2018.

Read said Vodafone was not committing any more equity to India and the country effectively contributed zero value to the company’s share price. As a result of the ruling, it has written down the value of its stake in the joint venture to zero.

It also owns a stake in Indian tower operator Indus Towers, along with Bharti Airtel.

Vodafone’s shares were up 1.7% at 163 pence at 1040 GMT as investors focused on an upgrade to its earnings forecast rather than India.

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI): Gold on Tuesday fell by Rs 130 to Rs 38,550 per 10 gram in the national capital on a weak global trend, according to HDFC Securities.

In the previous trade, the precious metal had closed at Rs 38,680 per 10 gram.

Silver also witnessed correction and declined Rs 90 to Rs 45,080 per kg from Rs 45,170 per kg.

“Spot gold prices for 24 Karat in Delhi were trading down by Rs 130, reflecting overnight fall in global gold prices,” HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said.

In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,453 an ounce, while silver was quoting at USD 16.81 per ounce. Gold prices continued the decline as US and China are moving closer to ink the interim trade deal in November, he added.

LO N D O N , N o v 1 2 (Agencies): Vodafone said its future in India could be in doubt unless the government stopped hitting operators with higher taxes and charges, after a court judgment over licence fees resulted in a 1.9 billion euro group loss in its first half.

Chief Executive Nick Read said India, where Vodafone formed a joint venture with Idea Cellular in 2018, had been “a very challenging situation for a long time”, but Vodafone Idea still had 300 million customers, equating to a 30% share of the sizable market.

“Financially there’s been a heavy burden through unsupportive regulation, excessive taxes and on top of that we got the negative Supreme Court decision,” he said on Tuesday.

Vodafone had asked the government for a relief package comprising a two-year moratorium on spectrum payments, lower licence fees and taxes and the waiving of interest and penalties on the Supreme Court case, which centred on regulatory fees.

Asked if it made sense for Vodafone to remain in India without such a relief package, he said, “It’s fair to say it’s a very critical situation.”

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tax rate structure and the remaining on account of various direct taxes such as personal income tax collections shortfalls.

These are not official public figures though, but estimates from the government on an analysis pointing to the dismal picture.

I n d i a ’s e c o n o m i c growth slumped to an over six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter ended June this fiscal due to slower consumer demand and private investment amid deteriorating global environment.

This has prompted many global agencies to cut India’s GDP growth by various degrees for 201920.

The RBI, in October monetary policy review, had cut sharply its economic growth projection for the country for this fiscal to 6.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent earlier, expressing hope it will recover in the second half of 2019-20.

The government has recently announced a slew of measures, including a cut in corporate tax rate, capital infusion into public sector banks, setting up a Rs 25,000 crore fund to boost realty sector, among others, to boost the economy.

In a recent survey on the three years of demonetisation, economic slowdown was cited to be the most prominent negative impact of the sudden move by government.

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): The second quarter GDP growth may further lower down to 4.2 per cent on low automobile sales, deceleration in air traffic movements, flattening of core sector growth and declining investment in construction and infrastructure, and the growth forecast for FY20 has now come down to 5 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, an SBI report said.

State Bank of India (SBI) joins all other global agencies -- the ADB, World Bank, OECD, RBI and the IMF -- in downgrading India’s FY20 growth rates.

“Based on our composite leading indicator that suggests the GDP growth to slow down further from 5.0 per cent in Q1 of FY20 to 4.2 per cent on account of low automobile sales, deceleration in air traffic movements, flattening of core sector growth and declining investment in construction and infrastructure”, the bank said in a report.

India’s GDP was already at the 6-year lowest of 5 per cent in Q1. “Our 33 high frequency leading indicators reveal an acceleration rate which was 65 per cent in Q1 FY19 declined sharply to 27 per cent in Q2 FY20. Besides that, Skymet also reported that the country as a whole received 110 per cent of the long period average (LPA) of 89 cm of rainfall during the four-month-long southwest monsoon period, making it to the above normal category, SBI said.

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meetings along with Central Board of Direct Taxes chief P.C. Mody.

On Monday, data showed factory output shrank 4.3 per cent, the lowest in almost 8 years highlighting the structural slowdown in the economy.

Economists and experts expect second-quarter growth - out on November 29 - may be lower than the six-year low of 5 per cent in the June quarter.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had said last month that growth may be marginally better at 5.3 per cent in the July-September period.

The SBI said the growth could be 4.2 per cent in Q2 on low auto sales, and core sector growth.

Tax shortfalls are now imminent. Corporate tax collection has shown a growth of just 0.56 percent up to October as against a target of 15.4 percent for FY20. The budget has pegged the direct tax collections at Rs 13.35 lakh crore.

Government expects close to Rs 2 lakh crore of tax shortfall this fiscal.

The poor economic situation and weak sales could pull down the overall direct tax collections by approximately Rs 1.2 lakh crore, inclusive of the hit on account of corporate tax reduction out of which around Rs 80,000 crore more is due to the new

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New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS): Demonetisation came to haunt Finance Ministry officials all over again with a section of the lawmakers choosing the subject to grill the executive while raising questions whether the move taken three years ago was the prime reason for the current slowdown.

The subject came up for discussion at the meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance last week. But what was meant as one-off mention soon became a full-blown issue with several members terming the move as bad for the economy.

At the meeting, the MPs also questioned senior Finance ministry officials on the likely revenue shortfall, lack of investment and lack of confidence in Indian economy.

Officials were asked to reason with the current poor economic growth and deceleration in all macro indicators, sources said.

Some members asked the officials if the demonetisation step of three years back by the government is the reason behind the current slowdown, said sources.

Economic Affairs Secretary Atanu Chakraborty, Revenue Secretary A.B. Pandey, Finance Secretary Rajeev Kumar, Chief Economic Advisor K Subramanian were among those who attended the panel’s

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Morales heads to Mexico for asylum

Mexico City, Nov 12 (IANS): The Mexican government has confirmed that former Bolivian President Evo Morales, who resigned after nearly 14 years in power after coming under immense pressure amid the anti-government protests, was aboard a plane it had sent to the South American country after it had granted him asylum for “humanitarian reasons”.

“Evo Morales is already on the Mexican government plane sent to ensure his safe transfer to our country,” Mexico’s Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard tweeted at about 7.45 p.m. on Monday.

A Mexican Air Force plane flew via Lima to take Morales to Mexico, and the government of Peru confirmed that at Mexico’s request, it had authorized the airspace entry and fueling of a Mexican-flag aircraft flying to Bolivia to pick him up, reports Efe news.

Morales had earlier on Monday tweeted that he was “leaving for Mexico, grateful for the generosity of the government of that brother nation who grants us asylum so that we can take care of our lives”.

“It hurts me to leave

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales holds a Mexican flag onboard a Mexican government’s aircraft in an unidentified location on November 11.

the country for political reasons, but I will remain pending. Soon I will return with more strength and energy,” he added.

Morales posted the message on Twitter minutes after another tweet in which he claimed to have taken refuge in Bolivia’s central region of Cochabamba, without specifying the exact location.

Ebrard had announced earlier in the day that Morales had responded to its asylum offer.

“I inform you that a few minutes ago we received a call from President Evo Morales. He responded to our invitation and is verbally and formally requesting asylum in our country,” Ebrard said in a news conference in here.

He added that Mexico “has decided to grant asylum” to Morales “for humanitarian reasons and because of the urgent situation in Bolivia where his life is at risk”.

Ebrard said that he had

Police, protesters continue face off in HK

Protesters are hit by tear gas bomb in the centre of Hong Kong Island.

A few thousand protesters took over several blocks of the central business district at lunchtime.

The demonstrators chanted “Five demands, not one less” holding up one hand with five outstretched fingers.

Their demands include democratic changes and investigation of police treatment of protesters.

Traffic was blocked on two major roads by the crowds, with half a dozen of Hong Kong’s famous trams lined up unable to move. The words “Join Us” were spray painted on the front window of a halted double-decker bus abandoned by the driver and passengers and one of its windows was broken.

Office workers filled the sidewalks and overhead walkways to watch the action, with some joining the protesters in chanting.

One 24-year-old man,

54 persons hurt in chemical attack in China Beijing, Nov 12 (PTI): At least 54 persons, including 51 children, sustained burn injuries after a disgruntled man broke into a kindergarten and sprayed a corrosive chemical on students in southwest China’s Yunnan province, authorities said on Tuesday, in one of the deadliest attacks on schools in the country.

The incident took place on Monday in the city of Kaiyuan, when the 23-year-old man, surnamed Kong, climbed into the kindergarten and sprayed caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), state-run Xinhua news agency quoted authorities of the city.

Fifty-one children and three teachers sustained burn injuries and were sent to the Kaiyuan People’s Hospital and the PLA 926 Hospital for treatment, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post quoted the Kaiyuan Municipal Government as saying.

The condition of two children was stated to be serious, the report said.

D h a k a , N ov 1 2 (IANS): At least 16 people were killed and 58 injured on Tuesday after a headon collision between two passenger trains in Bangladesh’s Brahmanbaria district.

The accident occurred at around 3 a.m. when a train bound for Dhaka was travelling on the same railway track as another going to the port city of Chittagong, about 100 km from Dhaka, Police Chief Anisur Rahman told Efe news. “(The) Dhaka-bound Turna Nishita train hit Chittagong-bound Udayan Express on the back damaging four to five wagons,” said Rahman.

According to Masudu Alam, the administrative chief of Kasba area where the accident occurred, 16 bodies were recovered during rescue efforts, although the number could increase.

The police chief reported that 58 people had been found injured so far several of them in a serious condition - and they were transferred to hospitals in Bhramanbaria.

Arctic Blast in US likely to break records; 1,000 flights cancelled

New York, Nov 12 (IANS): The US is readying for a Siberia kind of week ahead with an Arctic Blast likely to set record-low temperatures all the way from areas east of the Rocky Mountains to the North East states.

Snow is already blanketing the Midwest, Colorado and northern New England and at least a 1,000 flights have been cancelled from Chicago’s two big airports on Monday alone.

The National Weather Service said that it was the coldest it could be in November in the US. Chicago recorded a -6 degrees Celsius by 6 p.m. on Monday. The city is already at a full seven degrees lower than the previous record set for November 12.

Snow is forecast from the upper midwest to the interior north east starting Tuesday.

Temperatures in New York are set to plummet to 0 degrees Celsius by late Tuesday. Malta, Montana was America’s coldest spot on Monday at -24F. An American Airlines flight slid off a snowy runway on Monday after land-

A woman walking the half mile from Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to the Chicago Aquarium braces herself in the stiff wind and blowing snow off Lake Michigan.

ing at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. None of the 38 passengers and three crew members were injured.

By early after noon Monday, nearly 450 flights in and out of Chicago airport were already cancelled.

“148 daily record lows are currently forecast to be broken, tied, or come within 1 degree between Tuesday and Thursday this week,”

according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

“Temperatures that are well below normal will plunge into much of the nation beginning in the Northern Plains, and pushing all the way into Florida by mid-week,” it added.

Weather gurus are predicting 6 inches of snow in Illinois and up to 10 inches in northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY

LT. PFUCHELO WETSAH 31.12.1993 – 13.11.2018

5th DEATH ANNIVERSARY

It has been a year since you left us.....

But not a day goes by that you are not missed Loving Family Members.

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Born : 21/09/1972 – Died - 13/11/2014 Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. You are always on our minds and forever in our hearts.

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We the bereaved family members of LATE KHASÜ SEB RENGMA of Sendenyu Village would like to sincerely extend our profound gratitude to each and every individual who stood and supported us spiritually, morally, physically and financially during the prolonged illness and sad demise of our beloved father on 5th November 2019.

Though we are unable to thank everyone individually, it is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly for all your kindness shown.

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Late Miss Ngulito Chishi Born : 12-02-1976 Died : 13-11-2017

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

LATE MRS. WECHINYIU LASUH Died on 20th Oct. 2019 (Age 82) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” ~Job 1:21 Words are not enough to express our profound gratitude of your love and concern extended towards us through prayers, physical, financial and material support at the sudden demise of our beloved mother.

We convey our special thanks to: 1. Mesulumi Baptist Church 2. Christian Youth Endeavour (CYE) Mesulumi 3. Shri Kezhienyi Khalo, Member, NLA 4. Shri V. Lasuh, Vice-President, NPCC 5. Zasheto Ringa, Pastor, Middle Khomi 6. Govt. High School, Mesulumi 7. Lasuh Clan, Thetsümi 8. Lasuh Clan, Mesulumi 9. Mother’s Group P. Khel, Mesulumi 10. P. Khel Youth, Mesulumi We deeply regret for our inability to mention each and every individuals but it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you all richly in return.

Deeply indebted Husband, Children, In-laws, Grandchildren & Relatives.

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Hong Kong, Nov 12 (AP): Police and protesters battled outside university campuses and several thousand demonstrators blocked roads as they took over a central business district at lunchtime on Tuesday in another day of protest in Hong Kong.

The clashes followed an especially violent day in Hong Kong’s five months of anti-government demonstrations, in which police shot one protester and a man was set on fire.

Protesters littered streets with bricks and disrupted train service during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. Commuter train passengers were escorted along the tracks, and subways were shut because of disruptions.

Police used tear gas in faceoffs with protesters in and around universities, where classes were canceled.

who would not give his name, said he was there to support the protesters and accused the police of using excessive force, a common complaint among the city’s 7.4 million people.

Recent weeks have been marked by escalating vandalism against shops linked to mainland China and train stations, and assaults by both protesters and pro-Beijing supporters.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, speaking to news media after a weekly meeting with advisers, called the blocking of the morning commute “a very selfish act.”

“People from different sectors in society are holding fast to their positions and refusing to concede to violence or other radical actions,” she said. “I hereby express my gratitude to those who are still going to work and school today.”

On Monday, a police officer drew his gun during a struggle with protesters, shooting one in the abdomen. In another neighborhood, a 57-year-old man was set on fire after an apparent argument.

Both remained hospitalized Tuesday, the shot protester in serious condition and the man who was burned in critical condition, the Hospital Authority said.

informed the Organization of American States (OAS) of this decision invoking the “international protection of life, liberty and integrity of Evo Morales”, and he will inform the UN and the Mexican Senate of that as well.

The Bolivian leader’s resignation on Sunday came after he announced that a new presidential election will be held and the country’s electoral entity would be completely restructured amid denunciations of irregularities in the October 20 vote by the OAS in which he had been re-elected to a fourth term.

Many had complained that the vote was rigged to ensure he remained in power.

OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro, meanwhile, urged the Bolivian legislature to meet on an “urgent” basis and “ensure” that the country’s institutions continued to operate properly during a transition period leading to the new election.

Pro- and anti-government protesters have been clashing since the day after the election, leaving at least three people dead and 421 others injured, according to official figures.

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Born: 8th April 1969 – Died: 4th Nov 2019 We the bereaved family members of LATE TEMSUMENBA PONGEN would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, friends, neighbours, unions, clans, relatives and well wishers who helped and supported us with prayers financially, materially and physically during his illness and demise.

We would like to convey our special thanks to: 1. Mongchen Senso Telongjem Mokokchung and Dimapur Town.

2. Mongchen Fellowship Mokokchung and Dimapur.

3. Mokokchung Town Baptist Arogo (MTBA).

4. Mongchen Baptist Arogo.

5. Satsü Baptist Arogo 6. Doctors & Nurses Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung 7. Wapangnungsang Zünga Mongchen 8. Mongchen Pongen Kidong Mokokchung Town 9. 27th NDPP Mokokchung A/C Youth Organization Kumlong Ward.

10. Industry Area Youth Association Mokokchung 11. Mongchen Students’ Union Mokokchung Unit 12. Mongchentsür Telongjem Mokokchung Town.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one but it is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving Wife, Daughter and relatives.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

District auditions for multi BHSS 22nd parents’ day celebration media campaign from Nov 14

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he 3rd Mega Art Festival was organised

by Chitrakala and Euro School of Fine Art on November 3 and 10 at Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS), Dimapur.

The programme was divided into two segments, art competition on November 3 and the award ceremony on November 10.

The occasion was graced by director Global Open University, Imo Temsu Ao as the chief guest and Principal St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, Neena Dutta as the guest of honour.

Transformation of a series of small things into

visual expression was the crux of this endeavor. The aim was to provide a platform for the budding artists to bring out their latent creativity. The participants gave vent to their imagination and aesthetic exploration creating magical expressions on canvas.

The event saw an overwhelming response of more than 1000 students from Assam and Nagaland who participated in the competition. The participants were divided into five categories basing on their age. In every category, three winners were chosen for Best Sketch, Best Colouring, Best Theme and

an overall champion. Apart from that, 10 consolation prizes were also awarded to each category.

As per the points received by the winning participants, Christian Higher Secondary School, Dimapur emerged as the champion school and they were awarded the Champion School Trophy (running trophy) for the same.

The organisers of the event also handed over a special prize to a special child, Rohit Mandal- a class 1 student and also announced one year scholarship to meet all his educational expenses for one academic year.

he district zonal auditions for the 9th multi media campaign will began from November 14 onwards starting from Mokokchung. The three zones for selection to the district audition are Dimapur (Dimapur, Peren, Mon), Kohima (Kohima, Wokha, Phek, Kiphire) and Mokokchung (Mokokchung, Zunheboto, Tuensang, Longleng).

For Mokochung zone, the audition will be held on November 14 at Mokokchung Town Hall, while Kohima and Dimapur zonal audition will be held on November 15 at Kohima State Academy Hall and Dimapur Town Hall respectively.

NSACS informed that the bands performing in the three district zonal auditions will see some of the finest bands from Nagaland.

The contents and message of the songs which they will be performing are diverse, ranging from

Final audition for Miss Nagaland held

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inal audition for Miss Nagaland 2019 was held at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on Tuesday.

BASN informed that the 12 contestants were selected during the audition through a series of three screening processes (campus audition, preliminary audition & final audition) which started from the month of August. The 12 girls will be joined by the district queens for the finale as semi-finalists which will be held on December 9 as part of the Hornbill Festival at RCEMPA, Jotsoma. (BASN)

social awareness about HIV/AIDS and make to an impact on the youth.

Basing upon the same, the best bands will be selected for the state level competition.

The two selected bands from each district zonal auditions will compete at the state level competition on the November 26th at the Heritage Kohima.

Winner of the competition will represent the state at the 2nd Northeast multi media campaign to be held at Imphal, Manipur on December 18, 2019.

The campaign is conducted under the theme “Know your HIV status.

Get tested and treated” organized by the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) with the aim to spread HIV and AIDS awareness through music.

Participants can also avail free IEC materials, free merchandise, and HIV testing facilities at the venue.

Children presenting a dance recital.

DIMAPUR: Bethesda Higher Secondary School (BHSS), Dimapur, celebrated 22nd parents’ day with the theme “Together we mould” on November 12.

A press release from BHSS Dimapur stated that, C. M. Yanthan, superintendent of Prison, as special guest delivered an inspirational speech in the keynote address to the parents. He appreciated them for their increasing support in the all round

development of their children and encouraged all parents to never loose in disciplining the child in the right way.

Rev. Moses Murry, chairman of BHSS, Abikail Chishi, the principal, Esther Murry, administrator, Lalita Roy, headmistress and the teaching faculty had advocated the necessity of bridging an invaluable relationship between the students and the parents, so that the ideals of a society can be realised.

The annual school report was read by the juniors highlighting the history of the school, academic performance and achievements. Students entertained the parents, with variety of programmes ranging from cultural events to choir, dances, skits and drama etc.

Programme ended with exhortation & prayer

by Rev. Moses Murry, chairman, wherein he appreciated the talents of the children.

International Kids Film Festival held at DPS Dimapur

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elhi Public School (DPS) Dimapur hosted a one day International Kids Film Festival on November 11. The event organized by LXL Ideas touted to be the world’s largest Children’s Film Festival is a celebration of films and their power to help children experience new cultures, life’s lessons and foster a love for learning that goes beyond the classroom.

Bringing the very best of global cinema made by prominent filmmakers from around the world, the students and teachers of DPS Dimapur witnessed the screening of age-appropriate curated films on diverse inspiring and meaningful themes about positive identity, forging meaningful connection, social and environmental responsibility and so on.

Immanuel Music Academy (IMA), Zunheboto in collaboration with Zunheboto Area Church Leaders Fellowship (ZACLF) conducted 6 months programme on music theory for Church leaders of Zunheboto area from May to October. Altogether, 38 Church leaders completed the training, which focussed on fundamentals of music theory, conducting, principles of leading the congregation, etc. The training programme was imparted free of cost as a ministry by IMA. As a music ministry, IMA imparts free music training to one batch of church leaders every year.

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rey DeLisle-Griffin has joined the show’s cast.

Following the death of The Simpsons voice actor Russi Taylor in July, producers of the long-running cartoon have announced her replacement for a number of longstanding roles.

Taylor provided the voice of Springfield Elementary school twins Sherri and Terri, and their classmate Martin Prince, as well as a number of other parts.

Now, writer and executive producer for the show Al Jean has asked fans to welcome Grey DeLisle-Griffin as the three characters’ new voice.

DeLisle-Griffin’s first series of The Simpsons features an episode themed around Marvel’s The Avengers, set to air next year. It follows episodes that focused on Game of Thrones and Stranger Things.

In other Simpsons news, it has been confirmed that Olivia Colman will appear in the new series, portraying a character who falls in love with Homer.

A potential spin-off to The Simpsons could also be on the cards. (Patrick Clarke)

Wokha Town Akuk Women Cultural Troupe, Winner (1st Position) of the Lotha Indigenous Folk Song Competition held on 6th November 2019 at Public Ground, Wokha Town, during Tokhü Emong Mini Hornbill Festival.

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HAPPY 75th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY REV. VIKHETO K. CHOPHI

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With immense pride and joy, we the Phuye Old Village Council extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Kiyeto T. Awomi, son of N. Tokheho Awomi (GB) on completion of Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He is also the first among our Village to complete BDS. We wish him good health, success and achievements in his future endeavours.

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13th Nov. 2019 On this auspicious day, as you turn 75, we thank God for constantly keeping a close watch over you. No gift can ever match the gift of love and affection you have shown us unconditionally all these years. May this occasion be a time of joy and jubilation, for if anyone deserves Today to celebrate it's you.

We pray to God to bless you with good health and give you long life.

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I n d o r e , N ov 1 2 (IANS): The last time Ajinkya Rahane played an ODI for India was in February, 2018 in South Africa. Since then, India’s Test deputy has not been able to find a place in the Indian XI in limited-overs cricket.

However, Rahane, who is an integral part of the Test team, believes he can make it to the Indian ODI team if he keeps on piling runs in red-ball cricket.

“I just need to play well in the Test matches, keep scoring runs and I am confident that I will be back in the ODI side,” Rahane told reporters on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh beginning Thursday.

“It is all about selfbelief and being confident.

Staying in the present will help me, if I contribute to the side’s cause in Tests, I

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England drop Sterling for Euro 2020 qualifier

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L o n d o n, N ov 1 2 (IANS): England midfielder Raheem Sterling will miss Thursday’s Euro 2020 Qualifier match against Montenegro following a heated argument with Joe Gomez at St George’s Park.

In a statement, Football Association announced, “We can confirm Raheem Sterling will not be considered for England’s EURO 2020 qualifier against Montenegro as a result of a disturbance in a private team area at St. George’s Park today.

He will remain with the squad.”

According to The Guardian, emotions were still running high on Monday afternoon following

Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Manchester City 24 hours earlier and the title rivalry spilled over into the England camp.

City’s Sterling and Liverpool’s Gomez, who were involved in a heated clash towards the end of the match at Anfield, reportedly came together again in a physical confrontation at the team’s training camp on Monday.

England coach Gareth Southgate said, “We have taken the decision to not consider Raheem for the match against Montenegro on Thursday.”

“One of the great challenges and strengths for us is that we’ve been able to separate club rivalries from the national team. Unfortunately, the emotions of yesterday’s game were still raw. My feeling is that the right thing for the team is the action we have taken.

Now that the decision has been made with the agreement of the entire squad, it’s important that we support the players and focus on Thursday night,” he added.

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to punish “any person related to a sport” who is directly involved in fixing, but also those who “provide...inside information”, curators who prepare playing surfaces to suit betting operators, and match officials who “deliberately misapply the rules” for money.

In addition, it is now also illegal for former players (and others involved in sports) to provide corrupt figures access to current players.

According to the bill, “acts of omission”, which includes failure to report corrupt approaches, are also criminalised. This means that Sri Lankan cricketers who are approached by potential corruptors may now have to report these approaches not only to the ICC’s Anti Corruption Unit, but also

to a Special Investigation Unit appointed by Sri Lanka’s government.

The bill will not become a law until the Act is gazetted, probably in the course of the next 10 days.

ICC’s ACU has been investigating Sri Lanka’s cricket since 2017.

For mer Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilhara Lokuhettige was last year suspended for corruption in a limited-overs league in 2017.

Before that, charges for violating ICC’s anticorruption code were also leveled against former captain Sanath Jayasuriya and former pacer Nuwan Zoysa. Jayasuriya was slapped a two-year ban for failing to co-operate with the ICC with a match-fixing probe, while Zoysa got a suspension for his alleged involvement in match fixing.

L o n d o n, N ov 1 2 (Agencies): Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says he feels no extra pressure to deliver the team’s first Club World Cup title next month but expects an intense tournament in Qatar amidst a busy run of fixtures across all competitions.

Liverpool enter the tournament at the semifinal stage and face a second-round winner on December 18 and the German believes the European champions could be pushed hard by unfamiliar opponents in the seventeam competition.

“I’m not someone who has to be the first on the moon or the first winning the World Cup with Liverpool, but when we’re there we’ll try with all we have,” Klopp told the FIFA website here “So far, I don’t feel any pressure. I see it as an absolute opportunity... the interesting and difficult part is that we’ll be playing against teams from other continents, which doesn’t happen that often... it’ll be a tough one for sure.”

The teams involved in the December 11-21 tournament are CONCACAF champions Monterrey of Mexico; Qatar champions Al Sadd; Oceania title holders Hienghene Sport of New Caledonia; African champions Esperance of Tunisia; the eventual South American champions and the Asian Champions League winners.

“We’ll prepare for it as we would usually and we’ll see if it’s right or wrong... I don’t get to see a lot of Bra-

MEETING

Industrial Village Razhuphe Council Chairman Olem Longkumer has informed that a General Meeting has been convened on 16th Nov. 2019, 10:00 A.M at Community Hall. All the villagers have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

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Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and players arrive for a training session.

zilian, Argentinian, Mexican or Arabic football... so I don’t know too much about them... It’ll be really intense,” added Klopp.

Liverpool outclassed Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Champions League final in June to claim their sixth European Cup and followed that by beating Europa League winners Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to lift the UEFA Super Cup. Klopp’s side have an eight-point lead atop the

Premier League as they target a first English title in 30 years and can add another trophy to their cabinet before the year ends.

“Unfortunately, we won’t round off 2019 in that moment (with the Club World Cup trophy) because there will be games to come before the year ends,” said Klopp, whose side play 12 games across four competitions between November 23 and January 2.

Such is the fixture cr unch that Liver pool

could field two different squads in the League Cup quarter-final on Dec. 17 and Club World Cup the following day due to a lack of available dates to postpone the domestic game.

Klopp said he would not take the Club World Cup for granted.

“The only reason for us to go there is for the opportunity to win it and that’s what we’ll try... the boys want to play it so it’ll be interesting... it’ll feel big for us, 100%.”

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Late Shiyili Awomi wife of Late Yethakhu Yeputhomi Born On : 3rd August, 1922 Home Going : 4th November, 2019

Exodus 23:20 (Her favourite Bible verses) “Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared.”

Mount View Colony, Purana Bazaar, H/No. 367 Dimapur : Nagaland

FELICITATION With immense pride and joy the union congratulate Shri. N. Wanmei Konyak, S/o A. Nyamnyei Konyak on his promotion from Taxes Inspector to Senior Inspector of Taxes.

The union further wishes you to achieve greater level of height in all your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/(Nyakba Konyak) (Lukai Konyak) G/Secy President

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour we the Humtso Students’ Union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Dr. W Meribeni Patton, W/o Mr. R. Lawrence Lotha for securing the post of Asst. Professor in (English) under Higher Education at recently declared NPSC (CESE) result.

The union further wishes her success in all her future endeavors.

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With immense pride and honour, we the Humtso Union Wokha Town would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Smti.

MERIBENI PATTON, W/o, Shri. R. Lowrence Humtsoe for her success in the post of Assistant Professor in English Department under Higher Education Cl-I Gazzetted.

The Union further wish her all the very best in her future Endeavour.

LUMDEMO HUMTSOE CHENITHUNG HUMTSOE Secretary Chairman Info. & Publicity, HUWT HUWT

OFFICE OF THE TAMLU TOWN PUBLIC FORUM P.O.- Tuli B.P.O TAMLU - 798618 District : Longleng, Nagaland

APPRECIATION

Through this column, we the Tamlu Town Public Forum, on behalf of the entire public of Tamlu area take this privilege to express our heartfelt gratitude to Shri S. Pangnyu Phom, Honorable Minister, Health & Family Welfare Nagaland : Kohima, for upgrading Primary Health Centre (CHC), which has been the long felt need of the people. The people of Tamlu area shall ever cherish the incredible works that you have done, and that it is our sincere prayer that the good Lord will continue to bless and guide you with His wisdom to accomplish more in all you future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/P. Thedong Phom M. Chinglei Phom President General Secretary TTPF TTPF

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Colombo, Nov 12 (IANS): In a first in South Asia, Sri Lanka has criminalised several offences related to match-fixing in an attempt to stamp out the corruption scandals that have plagued the national team in the past few years.

The Sri Lanka Parliament has passed all three readings of a bill entitled “Prevention of Offences Related to Sports” in which offences related to corruption in sports will carry a prison term of up to 10 years, as well as various fines, reports ESPNcricinfo.

Sports Minister Harin Fernando presented the bill in Parliament on Monday and it was supported by former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who is now a Cabinet Minister.

The bill not only seeks

Ko lkata , N ov 1 2 (IANS): Keeping in mind the dew factors that comes into play at the Eden Gardens post sunset on winter evenings, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to the Cricket Association of Bengal’s (CAB) request to start the game at 1 p.m. and end the day’s play by 8 p.m in the Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh from November 22 to 26 in Kolkata.

A BCCI official confirmed the development and said that sessions have been re-planned keeping in mind the need to call stumps by 8 p.m. as the ball would get really wet if play carried on post 8 p.m. in Kolkata in late November.

“Keeping in mind the dew factor, the BCCI approved CAB’s request to change the playing hours in the second Test. While play will start at 1 p.m., the first session will end at 3 p.m.

The second session will start from 3:40 p.m. and continue till 5:40 p.m. The final session will be played from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m.,” the official told IANS. Earlier, Eden curator Sujan Mukherjee had said that starting early would help in fighting the dew factor. “The dew factor comes into play mostly after 8-8:30 p.m. as we have seen in white-ball game this time of the year at Eden. Therefore, I don’t think dew will be a problem,” Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) curator Sujan had said.

No pressure to land Club WC crown: Klopp

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Di m a p u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): The annual college week of St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama got underway Tuesday with Colonel H.K. Gopinath, administrative member, Jakhama Military Station as the guest speaker.

Speaking at the programme, Gopinath spoke on the importance of games and sports as a training ground for discipline, team spirit and physical and mental well-being. “There is no loser as failure gives opportunity to do better”, said Gopinath, encouraging the students to have faith in themselves.

The programme started with an invocation by Rev. Sr. Dr. Ranit, vice principal, Academic Affairs and words of welcome was delivered by Rev. Fr. Dr. Sebastian Oussepparampil, principal, SJC. A special number was presented by Inaka V. Assumi, oath taking was administered by Longvau Buchem, games and sports secretary.

am sure I will be back in the ODI squad,” he added.

The 31-year-old has represented India in 90 ODIs in which he has amassed 2,962 runs at 35.26. During the 87 ODI innings he got a chance to bat, Rahane scored three centuries and 24 half-centuries.

Team India, currently ranked No. 1 in Tests, would be brimming with confidence following their historic 3-0 victory over South Africa and would enter the two-Test series against Bangla Tigers as overwhelming favourites.

However, Rahane insists the hosts will not take Bangladesh lightly and focus on working on their own strengths.

“Bangladesh is a very good team. They play as a unit. We focus on our strengths rather than thinking about opposition. With the Test championship,

every match is important,” said Rahane.

“We are focussing on the Indore Test right now.

I thought we played really well against South Africa, but as a side, we must stay in the present and we do not take any opponent lightly,” he added.

The two teams will also feature in their first Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens slated to begin from November 22.

The team management has already made a request to the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) to organise for training under lights for Virat Kohli and boys as they prepare for their maiden pink-ball affair.

Speaking to BCCI. tv, Rahane had already spoken about the need to train well to adapt to the challenges that come with playing with the pink ball.

“I am very excited personally. It is a new challenge. I don’t know how it will turn out but we will get an idea when we have a couple of practice sessions. Only then we will get an idea of how much the pink ball swings and how it works session wise,” he pointed.

“Fans perspective wise also it will be interesting. I think as a batsman lateral movement will be there and it will be best if you play late, that is my personal idea. Adapting shouldn’t be a problem,” he added.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

We express our profound gratitude to all who stood by us physically, prayerfully and extended material and financial support during the period of her illness and demise. Although we are unable to mention the names of each and every individual, churches and organizations, we would like to acknowledge some of the following: 1. Ino Neiphiu Rio, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland for paying homage at Dimapur.

2. Ino Khehovi Yeputhomi, Advisor, Tourism for paying homage at Dimapur.

3. Ino Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor, IT&C, Science & Technology, NRE for paying homage at Rotomi.

4. Ino Azheto Zhimomi, MLA for paying homage at Dimapur.

5. Er. Picto Shohe, MLA for paying homage at Dimapur.

6. Ino R. Tohanba, former Parliamentary Secretary for paying homage at Dimapur.

7. Ino S. Heno, former Parliamentary Secretary for paying homage at Dimapur.

8. Ino Atovi Shohe, former MLA, for paying homage at Dimapur.

9. Ino Hekhushe Shikhu, President, Sumi Hoho who spoke at home going service at Rotomi.

10. Ino Kashito Yeputhomi, President, Sumi Kukami Hoho and colleagues for paying homage at Rotomi.

11. President, Sumi Totimi Hoho and colleagues for paying homage at Rotomi.

12. Ino Ninoto Awomi, President, NSF and colleagues for paying homage at Dimapur.

13. Ino Atokiho Swu President SKK, and colleagues for paying homage at Dimapur.

14. Rev Dr Khehovi Shohe, Director, Sumi Baptist Convention for conducting send off programme at Dimapur.

15. Rev. Dr. Joshua Lorin, Principal, OTS and colleagues for paying homage at Dimapur.

16. Rev C. Amop Noklang, Director, Nagaland Development Outreach, NBCC for paying homage at Dimapur.

17. Rev S. Vitoshe Swu, Senior Pastor; Inoli Juliet Shikhu, Pastor, church staff and members of DSB Church for their presence and support throughout the night of 4th November to 5th November.

18. Rev Hukugha Zhimomi, ES, SBAK (Nito Mount) and colleagues for paying homage at Rotomi.

19. Rev Mulato Chishi, ES SBAK (Aizuto) and colleagues for paying homage at Rotomi.

20. Ordained Ministers and staff of WSBAK for paying homage at Dimapur.

21. Rev Shekiye Achumi, Director, United Revival Fellowship and colleagues for paying homage at Rotomi.

22. Members of Sumi Officers’ Union Nagaland for paying homage at Rotomi.

23. Department of Horticulture, Nagaland for paying homage at Dimapur.

24. Director and officers of Land Resources Department for paying homage at 10th Mile, Kohima.

25. Officers of Finance Department, Nagaland for paying homage at 10th Mile, Kohima.

26. Rev Dr Hokheto Chophy, Pastor, SBC Kohima for conducting a brief send off programme at 10th Mile.

27. SBC, Daklane; SABC Kohima; NCRC Sumi Kohima and well-wishers for paying homage at 10th Mile.

28. Rev K. Tsaikha (100 years) who spoke at send off service at Dimapur.

29. Ino Hukiye Tissica who spoke at Rotomi on behalf of Sumi Awomi Union.

30. Ino Huska Yepthomi who spoke at Rotomi on behalf of Yepthomi Union Nagaland.

31. Ino Khuheto Awomi, President, who spoke at Rotomi on behalf of Joint Council Coco Area.

32. Rev Nikheto Chophy and his colleagues, ‘Akhemi Sutsa’ for presenting a song at Rotomi.

33. Male Voice, SBC, Kohima for presenting the song ‘Sailing away home’ at Rotomi.

34. Gideon International Members for paying homage and donating Bible for free distribution in her honour.

35. Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj for sparing their ambulance vehicle to be used as per our requirement.

36. Doctors, Nurses and staff of Zion Hospital, Dimapur for their utmost care and support.

37. Dr Neisevilie Nisa for personal care and attention during her illness.

38. Dimapur Traffic Police for regulating the traffic on 5th November.

39. Local newspapers for kind publication.

40. Dr. Nagaho Zhimo, Pastor, RBC for conducting home going service at Rotomi.

41. Rotomi Baptist Church for granting special permission to conduct home going service in the Church.

42. GBs, elders and public of Rotomi, Rotomi Welfare Dimapur, Kohima, Zunheboto, Akuhaito etc for their tireless efforts in making all necessary arrangements and logistic support.

43. Illi Khezheli and Illi Chitin (Avili) for taking care of her till the end.

Our sincere thanks to all who spoke at send off programme at Dimapur and Home Going Programme at Rotomi. We also thank those who spent their precious time waiting at various junctions during our journey from Dimapur to Rotomi on 5th November particularly at 10th Mile junction, NH 61 Kohima.

With deepest gratitude, 3 Sons and 2 Daughters, 32 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.

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Zverev stuns Nadal at ATP Finals

L O N D O N, N ov 1 2 (Agencies): It proved quite a day for ending losing streaks at the ATP Finals on Monday as Alexander Zverev tasted a first victory over Rafael Nadal after Stefanos Tsitsipas got the better of Russian bogeyman Daniil Medvedev.

Both Zverev and Tsitsipas walked out on the huge O2 Arena with 0-5 career records against their opponents but they turned the tables with a couple of dazzling displays.

Tsitsipas beat Medvedev 7-6(5) 6-4 before Germany’s Zverev, the surprise title winner last year, thumped an out-of-kilter Nadal 6-2 6-4 to seal a rare hat-trick.

He might not have won a Grand Slam title yet but after beating Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the semi-final and final last year, he opened his defence by outplaying Nadal.

The Spaniard, who took his major haul to Alexander Zverev 19 this year, has a patchy record at the tournament. despite qualifying on 15 injured.

The world number He has never won the title, occasions and on his last appeared only eight times visit, in 2017, withdrew one refused to blame an

ICC reprimands Bairstow for ‘audible obscenity’

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Auckland, Nov 12 (Agencies): England’s Jonny Bairstow has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council after using “an audible obscenity” during the final Twenty20 against New Zealand.

The batsman has been handed one demerit point under the ICC’s disciplinary code following a review of the incident, which took place during the tourists’ series-clinching Super Over win at Eden Park. It is the second time Bairstow has received such a sanction this year, having also picked up a demerit point for swinging his bat at the stumps during a one-day international against Pakistan in May. The points remain on a player’s record for a period of two years, with a total of four points in that time enough to force a ban of one Test or two limited-overs games.

Gujarat beat Nagaland in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy D i map u r , N ov 1 2 (NPN): Gujarat defeated Nagaland by 99 runs in the Mens Senior Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy played at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, Gujarat on Tuesday.

Let to bat first after losing the toss, Gujarat team rode on Chirag’s half century to pose 199 runs for Nagaland. Ripalbhai scored 41 runs for the team while Parthiv Patel contributed 37 runs.

For Nagaland, Imliwati scalped 3 wickets while Stuart Binny and Tahmeed took a wicket each Chasing the huge score, Nagaland managed to score only 100 runs losing 7 wickets in 20 overs.

Hokaito scored 55 runs while Aosashi scored 13 runs.

For Gujarat team, Rush Kalaria and Jayveersinh claimed 2 wickets each.

Meanwhile, in the Men’s U-23 One Day Trophy, Pondicherry defeated Nagaland by 31 runs at Bhubneshwar, Orissa.

Batting first, Pondicherry put up 245 runs losing 8 wickets. Akash top scored the innings with 100 runs while Sai Karthik contributed 37 runs to the team’s total.

For Nagaland, Joshua took 5 wickets.

Chasing the target, Nagaland players were bowled out for 214 runs in the 47.5overs. Joshua scored 57 runs while Vivek made 35 runs.

For Pondicherry team, Santhosh, Abhijeet and Gurvinder claimed 2 wickets each.

Marsosang Football Trophy

Dimapur, Nov 12 (NPN): The 12th Marsosang Football Trophy, organised by Rocky Club Chuchuyimlang, will commence on December 10 at Chuchuyimlang. The champions of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 while the runners-up will pocket Rs. 75,000.

The losing semi finalists will receive Rs.10,000 each. The organisers have requested all interested teams to come and participate in the trophy.

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abdominal strain picked up this month in Paris for his poor showing.

“It was not a problem with the abdominal at all,” the 33-year-old Nadal, who will face Medvedev in his second round-robin match in a repeat of the US Open final, told reporters.

“I did not feel pain.

We can find reasons or excuses, but at the end of the day, all that really matters is I need to play much better in two days. I needed my best competitive spirit today, and I was not there in that way.”

Zverev, 22, has salvaged what initially looked like being a poor year with a late-season flourish to qualify for the showpiece and he produced a confident display to dominate.

Serving regularly at 140mph and crunching angled groundstrokes, he gave Nadal’s abdominals a thorough workout.

He took control by breaking in the fifth game and repeated the feat two games later when Nadal blazed a wild forehand wide.

Some scintillating net

Raonic withdraws from Canada’s Davis Cup team Montreal, Nov 12 (Agencies): Canada’s Davis Cup Finals hopes suffered a blow when Milos Raonic withdrew from the team on Monday with a back injury.

The 28-year-old former world number three will be replaced by 94thranked Brayden Schnur for the week-long event in Madrid.

“It is very hard and disappointing for me that I will not be able to represent my country at Davis Cup,” he said in a statement issued by Tennis Canada.

“My health has continued to let me down through this entire year and now once again. I will take the appropriate time to get healthy and I look forward to being back on court next season.”

Even without Raonic, Canada have a strong squad with world number 15 Denis Shapovalov and fellow youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime, ranked 21st, both making the trip.

Canada are one of 18 nations contesting the first edition of the Davis Cup since its radical revamp.

They will be in Group F with the US and Italy.

play earned the German another break at the start of the second set. He stayed rock solid thereafter, not giving Nadal even a sniff of a chance to make a comeback.

“It is obviously great,” said the world number seven. “Everyone knows how much I have struggled the whole season. It means so much to be playing here again where I won my biggest title last season. It means everything to me.”

In terms of Nadal’s hopes of sealing the ATP year-end top ranking for a fifth time, nothing has changed.

He arrived in London with a 640-point lead over Djokovic. With 200 points for each group win, Djokovic cut that deficit on Sunday by thrashing Italian Matteo Berrettini.

Even if Nadal suffered a recurrence of the injury or lost all of his group matches, Djokovic must still reach the final to overtake the Spaniard and match Pete Sampras’s record of finishing a year as number one on six occasions.

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Centre to provide Rs 170 cr to Meghalaya for National Games Shillong, Nov 12 (IANS): Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh on Tuesday said the Centre will provide Rs 170 crore to the state government to develop sports infrastructures for the National Games 2022.

Meghalaya will be the third northeastern state, after Manipur (1999) and Assam (2007), to host the National Games. The national event will coincide with the 50th year of the creation of Meghalaya.

“The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has decided to reduce the amount to Rs 170 crore only to develop sports infrastructures for the National Games 2022. They justified that the reduction was based on the conditions and requirement of fund with the ministry,” Lyngdoh said.

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot had publicly announced that his ministry would set up one of the five National Sports

stadiums of international standard for differentlyabled in Meghalaya at over Rs 200 crore.

However, Lyngdoh is hopeful that the Union Cabinet would give its seal of approval to sanction the amount to develop the international sports infrastructures in the state.

Meghalaya’s De par tment of Spor ts and Youth Affairs had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited (HSCL) as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for development of sports infrastructures.

“The PMC is in process of preparing the detailed estimates and designs related to construction of the games village. We are hopeful that by December, they (PMC) should be able to float tenders,” the Sports Minister said.

Founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani had voiced her keen interest to partner with the Meghalaya government in building sports infrastructure ahead of the National Games.

“We would love to talk to the government and help in every possible way for the national games,” Ambani has recently said here.

Classic Cup: Chizami Utd, Puliebadze in qtrs Correspondent KOHIMA, Nov 12 (NPN): FC Chizami United and Puliebadze Club Jotsoma won their respective match to reach the quarter-finals of the ongoing 25th Classic Cup played here at Kohima local ground on Tuesday.

In the first match, FC Chizami United overcame Challenger FC Meriema 5-3 via tie-breaker after the match ended in a goalless draw.

The match saw an exciting encounter between the two teams, but both failed to convert the opportunities into goals as the match ended in a goalless draw. During the penalty shootout, Meriema forward Kelhouneizo Usuo, who took the first penalty, missed his target which proved costly to the team as Lhipekhro Naro struck the winning goal for Chizami United to end the shootout 5-3.

Meanwhile, former champions Puliebadze Club Jotsoma overcame Haimei FC Tuensang 2-0 in the encounter.

During the match, Tuensang team made a better start of the two but lacked clinical finishing to find the net as Theingam Pheirim

Players of Puliebadze Club (blue) and Haimei FC in action during their Classic Cup match at Kohima local ground on Tuesday. (NP)

scored in the last minute of the first half for Jotsoma team to take the lead.

With eight minutes remaining in the match, Tuensang team protested against a referee decision for not awarding a penalty for a handball inside the area. The match was halted for more than half an hour

following the protest but the match resumed again after much consultation with the team.However, in the 57th minute of the match, Menuosieto Sano scored the second goal from a loose ball to finish the game in favour of the Jotsoma team.

Up next, Puliebadze

Club Jotsoma will play against FC Chizami United in the quarterfinal round on November 16.

Today’s matches 1st match: 12:30 pm Invictus FC Vs FC Pochury 2nd match: 2:30 pm Kohima Bible College Vs New Market XI

Kohli, Bumrah maintain top spots in ICC ODI rankings

Dubai, Nov 12 (IANS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah have maintained their respective top spots in the latest ICC ODI Player Rankings.

Kohli is sitting pretty at the top of the rankings for batsmen with 895 rating points. He is followed

by Rohit Sharma who has been in sensational form in all the three formats of the game in 2019.

Jasprit Bumrah

In the bowlers’ rankings, Bumrah has also maintained his numero uno spot.

He is sitting at the No. 1 position with 797 rating points and is followed by New Zealand’s Trent Boult.

Hardik Pandya is the only Indian to feature in the top 10 all-rounders, with 246 rating points. England’s World Cup hero Ben Stokes tops the chart with 319 rating points, followed

by Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan.

India, who won the just-concluded three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, are scheduled to play two Test matches against their Asian neighbours beginning Thursday.

After that, the Men in Blue will play three T20Is and as many ODIs against the West Indies beginning December 6.

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