November 19, 2018

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Vol XXVIII No. 344

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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35.5L yet to apply for inclusion in NRC SC sets SOP for disposal of claims and objections of NRC updation GUWAHATI, NOV 18 (PTI): Over 35.5 lakh people, out of the total 40 lakh, who were excluded in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), have not yet come forward to include their names in the final list of the Supreme Court-monitored exercise, sources said Sunday.

Besides, less than 200 applications have been received by the authorities challenging the inclusion of the names of suspected illegal immigrants in the NRC, a list of Assam’s residents, two months after a window was opened for claims and objections.

So far, about 4.5 lakh people have submitted applications for inclusion of their names in the NRC and they have submitted relevant documents claiming that they are Indian citizens, a source privy to the development said.

This means, 35.5 lakh people have not yet come forward to claim that they are Indians, probably they may not have proper documents, the source said.

YAA flays threat to YTC president D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): Yimchung r ü Akherü Arihako (YAA) has vehemently condemned the alleged intimidation of Yimchungrü Tribal Council (YTC) president Throngso by Mukhe, a finance committee member of Khango Konyakled NSCN-K Saturday. According to YAA president S Yansomong and general secretary Achung Jangleh, Mukhe threatened Throngso with life. YAA warned that should anything happen to YTC president or to any Yimchungrü tribal leaders, the person concerned would be held solely responsible.

Reminding everyone that Naga civil societies were relentlessly working to bring all political groups closer and to work for a common cause, YAA said such a callous act was highly condemnable and detrimental for any given society and was uncalled for.

Threatening or intimidating public leader had no place in today’s society as it was done only by un-mandated or illegal organisations, it added. Fully supporting YTC to stand firmly on its decision and extending cooperation till the matter was amicably settled, YAA said it was high time higher authorities disciplined their cadres to maintain the good name of their organisations.

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“If there’s so much potential for organic vegetables, then why is no one buying them?”

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Following a directive of the Supreme Court, the process of filing claims and objections to the draft NRC began on September 25 and it will come to an end on December 15.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had claimed that the NRC exercise was carried out with a “political motive” to divide people and warned that it would lead to “bloodbath” and a “civil war” in the country.

Following exclusion of over 40 lakh people in the draft NRC, Banerjee had also said those “Indian citizens have become refugees in their own land”.

Banerjee alleged the NRC was an “attempt to evict the Bengalis from Assam”.

The issue of low turnout in the claims and objections period was also discussed at Saturday’s high-level meeting in New Delhi attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Director of Intelligence Bureau Rajiv Jain, among others.

The Supreme Court has also finalised a set of standard operating procedure (SOP) for disposal of claims and objections in the updation of the NRC. The draft NRC was published on July 30 and included the names of 2.9 crore people

out of the total applications of 3.29 crore.

There has been a huge controversy over exclusion of 40 lakh people from the draft NRC. Initially, the apex court had allowed the claimants to rely on any of the 10 documents -- land documents, permanent residential certificate issued from outside the state, passport, Life Insurance Corporation of India policy, any licence or certificate issued by any government authority.

Document showing service or employment under the government or public sector undertaking, bank or post office accounts, birth certificates issued by a competent authority, educational certificate issued by boards or universities and records or processes pertaining to court provided they are part of processing in a judicial or revenue court.

However, on November 1, the court allowed five additional documents to reply upon for inclusion of names in the NRC. The additional papers are -- 1951 NRC, electoral roll up to March 24, 1971, citizenship certificate, refugee registration certificate and ration card.

For the claims and objections process, forms are available in 2,500 ‘Seva Kendras’ in Assam, where people can file their appeal in their respective areas, another source said.

People can file corrections to their names that are in the draft and also raise objections against suspected foreigners.

The update of the NRC, the massive exercise to identify genuine Indian nationals living in Assam, excluded over 40 lakh people from the draft list published on July 30, creating a huge political controversy.

The exercise is aimed at identifying illegal immigrants in the state that borders Bangladesh was carried out only in Assam, which faced influx of people from Bangladesh since the early 20th century.

When the NRC was first prepared in Assam way back in 1951, the state had 80 lakh citizens then.

As per the 2011 census, Assam’s total population is over 3.11 crore. The process of identification of illegal immigrants in Assam has been widely debated and become a contentious issue in the state’s politics.

A six-year agitation demanding identification and deportation of illegal immigrants was launched by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) in 1979.

It culminated with the signing of the Assam Accord on August 15, 1985, in the presence of then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Nagaland also agrees CIC again directs to implement Real PMO, RBI to disclose Estate Regulation Act wilful defaulters’ list GUWAHATI, NOV 18 (AGENCIES): Six North eastern states have finally agreed to implement Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) paving way for protecting the interest of home-buyers in these states.

The states include-Nagaland, Ar unachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, and Sikkim. The six states had failed to notify RERA due to land and other issues.

T h e d eve l o p m e n t comes after a team of the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry visited the North Eastern states and discussed the issues coming in the way of notifying the Act. The Act, which provides proper protection to home buyers, was enacted by the Parliament in 2016.

The states were given powers to notify their respective rules and appoint regulatory authorities.

It may be pointed out that all states and Union Territories in the country, except the six North Easter

states and West Bengal, had already notified the rules under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

However, West Bengal has notified its own real estate law -- the Housing and Industrial Regulation Act, 2017 (HIRA) instead of RERA. The Act is not applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.

The ministry has asked the state government to repeal it as there cannot be two legislations on the same subject.

According to the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, over 20 states and UTs have established real estate appellate tribunals under the legislation, of which, seven are “regular” tribunals while there are 13 “interim” real estate appellate tribunals.

The act, which provides proper protection to home-buyers, was enacted

by Parliament and states were given powers to notify their respective rules and appoint regulatory authorities.

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (Agencies): Severely admonishing the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Reserve Bank of India, the Central Information Commission has again directed them to disclose the list of wilful defaulters and former Governor Raghuram Rajan’s letter on bad loans.

In an exhaustive 66-page order, the panel pulled up the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) for not complying with its directive to disclose the letter from former RBI Governor Rajan on bad loans.

Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said, “If there is any objection based on any exception, the PMO should have pleaded such provision and justify their denial.” He said the PMO refused to comply with the direction of disclosure of action on Rajan’s letter on “grounds which are not legal, which is unfortunate”.

CIC had earlier issued a show cause notice to RBI Governor Urijit Patel for “dishonouring” a Supreme Court judgment and CIC directive on disclosure of the list of wilful defaulters.

The PMO has a “moral, constitutional and political duty” to tell the citizens of India as to who are the defaulters and what action has been taken to recover the huge loans advanced to them by banks, from out of taxpayer’s money, he said.

NSCN (I-M) Over 50,000 children die every year Tsg AYUSH hospital to be inaugurated by Dec condemns arrest

Pangnyu Phom gifting a bouquet to Shripad Yesso Naik in New Delhi.

DIMAPUR, NOV 18 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Shripad Yesso Naik will inaugurate the AYUSH hospital at Tuensang in December. This was conveyed by Naik to State’s health & family welfare (H&FW) minister S Pangnyu Phom when the latter called on him in New Delhi on Saturday.

According to a press release issued by PRO Nagaland House, New Delhi, Phom had called on the Union minister at his official residence in New Delhi on Sunday.

During the meeting, S Pangnyu Phom briefed Naik on implementation of Central scheme under AYUSH, besides submitting a project on medicinal plants fields and herbal gardens in the State. He also urged

the Central minister to visit the State and inaugurate the first AYUSH hospital at Tuensang.

Naik assured the H&FW minister of taking up the project proposal submitted by him and also asked the State government to fix the date for inauguration of the AYUSH hospital in December.

In June last, Pangnyu had requested the Centre for AYUSH hospitals in all the districts of Nagaland, to setup medicinal plants and herbal garden, and a separate directorate for AYUSH in the State at the earliest.

Pangnyu had also apprised Naik of the various activities and AYUSH schemes being implemented in Nagaland.

The union minister had assured S Pangnyu Phom that all the districts in Nagaland would be given AYUSH hospital in a phase manner. With regard to medicinal plants fields and herbal garden including AYUSH directorate Naik assured to take up the proposal.

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in India due to antibiotic resistance

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (IANS): Antibiotic-resistant infections are spreading wings in India, killing over 58,000 children every year, while uncontrolled dumping of untreated urban waste into water bodies is affecting aquatic life and environment.

With some of the highest antibiotic resistant bacteria that commonly cause infections in the community and healthcare facilities, India suffers severely, reminds Centre for Disease Dynamics Economics and Policy (CDDEP), as World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2018 ends on Sunday.

“Every year globally, almost 700,000 lives are lost. More than 58,000 children die every year in India alone, from antibiotic-resistant infections,” said CDDEP. The antibiotic resistance is the ability of disease-causing bacteria and micro-organisms to resist the antibiotics or medicine due to adaptation.

Earlier in 2017, a team of experts from India and Sweden had also flagged concerns over uncontrolled (Cont’d on p-7) dumping of partly treated and untreat-

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 8 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has strongly condemned the arrest of its staff by Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on November 16 and the subsequent harassment meted out to the public, especially the womenfolk, at Riangpang village by them.

In a statement issued by its MIP, NSCN (I-M) alleged that its khapur of Zeilad region Ringnichang was arrested by personnel of the 23rd AR around 5.30 pm without any reason from Riangpang under Nungba sub-division of Zeilad region.

Subsequently, MIP said that the AR team, which violated the ceasefire ground rules, was confronted by womenfolk and public of Riangpang village and Nungba area.

ed urban waste into rivers -- leading to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

According to CDDEP research, the global use of antibiotics in humans has increased by 65 per cent in 2015 since 2000, while consumption in lowand middle-income countries increased by 114 per cent.

“India saw the highest increase in antibiotic use by 103 per cent. This has resulted in a modern-day crisis with a shortage of effective antibiotics and a weak pipeline for novel antibiotics,” Jyoti Joshi, Head South Asia, CDDEP, said.

The CDDEP research showed that resistance to the broad-spectrum antibiotics is detected in more than 70 per cent of organisms causing pneumonia and sepsis.

“As a leading producer of critical medicines which include antibiotics, India is known as the pharmacy of the world. But the flip side of this is that the toxic effluents from these manufacturing sites wreak an even greater havoc on the Indian rivers and environment,” said Joshi.

10 things that may get you banned on WhatsApp Fuel prices continue to dip; NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (AGENCIES): In the last few years, WhatsApp has emerged as one of the most important mode of communication for most. From official communication to chatting with friends and family, it has become the tool that millions of people across the world use.

However, it’s important not to misuse the platform as it may result in your account getting banned or suspended. Also, remember, your WhatsApp account can be blocked or banned without you being informed or notified about it. “We may ban accounts if we believe the account activity is in violation of our Terms of Service. Per our Terms of Service, we may retain the right to ban you without notification,” as go the WhatsApp’s terms and conditions, according to GadgetsNow report.

So, here are 10 things

that may lead to you getting banned from WhatsApp. Sending illegal, obs c e n e, d e f a m a t o r y o r threatening messages: Yes, as per WhatsApp’s terms and conditions, you can be banned for sending “illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, intimidating, harassing, hateful messages”.

Violence: Messages promoting violent crimes too can get you banned by WhatsApp Creating fake account of someone: Another thing that can get you banned

from WhatsApp is “impersonating someone”.

Sending too many messages to users who are not on your contact list: As per WhatsApp’s, “...sending illegal or impermissible communications such as bulk messaging, auto-messaging, auto-dialing, and the like; or..” too is against its terms and conditions Trying to alter or modify WhatsApp app code: Another thing that can get you offloaded from WhatsApp is trying to play with or tweak WhatsApp app’s code. As the company says

in its terms and conditions, “...reverse engineer, alter, modify, create derivative works from, decompile, or extract code from our Services.”

Using WhatsApp to send viruses or malware to other users: WhatsApp also strictly prohibits sending viruses or malware to other users using its platform.

Trying to hack WhatsApp servers or to spying on someone: You may also lose your WhatsApp account if you try to hack WhatsApp servers or try to collect information about other users illegally.

Using WhatsApp Plus: Using the third-party app WhatsApp Plus too may get you banned from WhatsApp. As the company says on its website, “WhatsApp Plus is an application that was not developed by WhatsApp, nor is it authorized by WhatsApp. The developers of WhatsApp

Plus have no relationship to WhatsApp, and we do not support WhatsApp Plus. Please be aware that WhatsApp Plus contains source code which WhatsApp cannot guarantee as safe and that your private information is potentially being passed to 3rd parties without your knowledge or authorization.”

Getting blocked by several users: You can also be removed from WhatsApp, if too many users block you. This means that if too many users block you in a short span of time, chances are that you may end up losing your account.

Other users reporting against you: WhatsApp also allows its users to report a contact or a group from their profile information. If WhatsApp finds their complaint legit, it holds the right to deactivate your account.

rates back at mid-August levels

NEW DELHI, NOV 18 (PTI): Petrol price on Sunday was cut by 20 paise a litre and diesel by 18 paise, the 29th straight daily reduction in rates that has wiped away all of the massive price increase in petrol witnessed in two months since mid-August that had triggered a political uproar.

Petrol price in Delhi was cut to Rs 76.71 a litre from Rs 76.91 on Saturday, according to a price notification issued by stateowned fuel retailers.

Diesel is being now sold at Rs 71.56 per litre as compared to Rs 71.74 on Saturday.

With this, the reduction in rates in the last one month totals Rs 7.29 per litre for petrol and Rs 3.89 a litre for diesel.

Rates have been on the decline since October

18. This has wiped out all of the price hike on petrol in two months beginning August 16 and more than half on diesel.

The reduction in diesel rates has been slower due to moderate fall in its benchmark international prices, according to oil company price notifications.

Pe t r o l p r i c e h a d touched a record high of Rs 84 per litre in Delhi and Rs 91.34 in Mumbai on October 4. Diesel on that day had peaked to an all-time high of Rs 75.45 a litre in Delhi and Rs 80.10 in Mumbai.

Prices had started to climb from August 16. Petrol in Delhi was priced at Rs 77.14 per litre and in Mumbai it cost Rs 84.58 on August 15. Diesel on that day was priced at Rs 68.72 per litre in Delhi and at Rs 72.96 in Mumbai.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018

celebrates World Diabetes Day in Zunheboto ZMHSS Parents’ Day

DIMAPUR: Zunheboto added that the main objec- Diabetes is not preventdistrict observed World tive of World Diabetes Day able but can be managed Diabetes Day under the was to create awareness in with insulin injections, and theme, “The Family and the community about the Type 2 caused by the inefDiabetes – diabetes con- causes and adverse side fective use of body insulin. cerns every family” on effects of diabetes and also He also said that 80% of November 14 at GPS, Old to sensitize the general developing diabetes can Town, Zunheboto. public about facilities in be prevented by regular A press release by health units. exercise, control of food the CMO district media Dr. Tungoe also noted habits, avoiding stress and officer, Shekho Sophie that people die not because living healthy. stated that CMO Zunhe- of diabetes but through The release added that boto, Dr. C. W. Tungoe, complications caused by a screening camp was conin his keynote address, diabetes as it damages vital ducted where 91 persons advised participants to organs of the human body were screened for blood adopt healthy lifestyles, and may ultimately lead to sugar and free IEC materiDIMAPUR: Dhansiripar eat proper diet, exercise multiple organ failure. He als were also distributed.

Sub-Division GBs Union regularly and go for regular said that there were two The program was chaired (DSDGBU) has convened its blood sugar check-ups. He types of diabetes: Type 1 by Shekho Sophie.

16th annual conference for November 24, 1:30 p.m. at Diphupar B Local Ground.

All unit presidents and GBs have been requested to at- DIMAPUR: Thsoiphu Students Union ence syllabus had not been covered as tend the conference failing (TSU) has pointed out that Government the concerned teacher had been on leave which a fine of Rs. 500 will High School (GHS) Chiphur under and later resigned with a reliever yet to be imposed. For any query SDEO Noklak, Nagaland continues to be appointed. one has been asked to con- be neglected despite several appeals made TSU has made several previous aptact 7005910343. by the TSU. peals to the concerned department to adA press release from TSU president, dress their grievances, it said, and also apY. Pengchang and general secretary, pealed to teachers posted at GHS Chiphur Lamthai. N stated that irregular teachers to perform their duties earnestly. However and non performance have created untold all these appeals and requests have fallen on deaf ears stated the release.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur hardships and burden for the students.

TSU stated that with the academic Thsoiphu Students Union has thereDistrict Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. has session 2018 coming to an end and with fore appealed the concerned authorities convened its 21st annual the final examinations of Class X ap- to intervene and take necessary action meeting for November 30, proaching, students have been left on their as the department will be held solely 11 a.m. at Dimapur Central own. Thsoiphu Students Union expressed responsible in the event of any untoward Diary, 7th Mile Dimapur. sadness on learning that 80% of the Sci- incident, it added.

DIMAPUR: Phom Students’ Conference (PSC) has convened its federal assembly for November 23 at PSC conference hall in Longleng. All the PSC executives, federating and subordinate units have been requested to attend the meeting without fail.

DSBGBU annual conference

TSU appeals on GHS Chiphur

A member of District Health Society Zunheboto in a consultation session with a police personnel at one of the camps.

DIMAPUR: District Health Society (DHS), Zunheboto organised a three-day free health camp during Ahuna & Mini Hornbill festival from November 12 to 14 and oneday free health camp on November 17 organised under NSLSA & ZDLSA mega legal service camp, Zunheboto.

A press release by Shekho Sophie, district media officer, CMO office, Zunheboto stated that health services and medicines were provided free of cost to all the patients. The camp administered to 364 patients. Various ailments including common cough and cold, other diseases prevalent were treated and

minor OT was done.

Mp, Urine test, HIV testing, Blood grouping, Hb%, RBS and sputum AFB investigation was carried out. 30 eye cases were screened and 91 lab investigations was carried out. FGD and one to one sessions were carried out on Child Health, Maternal Health and HIV/AIDS.

DDCMPU annual general meeting

ZPON on Kiyevi village issue

Officials of All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Wokha Unit during the “Raising Day-&-Annual Picnic” held at Santsuphen on November 17. (NP)

Y. Patton offers condolences

DIMAPUR: Deputy chief minister and Home minister, Y Patton has expressed deep shock and sadness on learning of the demise of Yantsomo Odyuo, exmember, Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), on November 18, in Kohima.

The deputy CM’s media cell, in a condolence note stated that late Y. Odyuo did his Masters in Arts from Mumbai University in 1962 and was the first MA degree holder among the Lothas. He served as general secretary, Nagaland Nationalist Organization (NNO) from 1969-1979, and served in

various educational institutions.

He was appointed as member of the NPSC and served from December 1986-1992. Till his demise, he was a member of the Nagaland Senior Citizens Forum (NSCF) and governing body of Nagaland Peace Centre, Kohima.

“As I know him he was a simple, sincere and humble public servant and above all a cheerful human being” stated Patton.

Patton, along with his family, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

In another condolence note, the deputy chief minister has expressed anguish on learning of the demise of Pvukhomo Shitiri of Tsungiki village, father of Chanchibemo Shitiri, press secretary to deputy chief minister, who breathed his last at Naga Hospital Kohima on November 18.

Patton, while offering his condolences to Chanchibemo and his family, prayed that the Almighty give them strength and comfort during this time of sorrow. He also conveyed prayers for the departed soul to rest in peace.

DIMAPUR: Reacting to the statement of Aqahuto Tokukuzho Kukami Kuqhakulu (ATKK) published November 9, Zeliang Peoples’ Organization Nagaland (ZPON) through its media cell issued a statement clarifying “the actual facts about the establishment of Kiyevi Village”.

ZPON claimed that the early settlers of Kiyevi village and the administrative officers of Nagaland both accepted that Kiyevi Village was established in Lamhai land after due permission from the land owner.

ZPON added that it was also well known from time immemorial that Lamhai village and Chakro (Chümoukedima) Angami people shared traditional boundaries, and no other tribe or village ever existed between these two villages.

The organization further stated that Kiyevi village as well as the ATKK had disowned the land own-

er “which is a severe betrayal to the land donor, who has generously gifted the land as per the request of Kiyevi and Lothavi alongwith 41 (forty-one) other members in 1939.”

According to ZPON, “denials and fabricated stories” published in electronic and print media cannot erase the truth. It further added that it does not expect an organization of ATKK’s stature to make such statements “devoid of all truth.”

ZPON asserted that it has no interest in a paper war with any organization or in creating communal disharmony or tension between communities. However, the organization said that it could not remain a mute spectator “when truth is distorted and fabricated story is composed to mislead and confuse the whole Nagas to take advantage of the situation.”

DIMAPUR: Zakiesato Memorial Higher Secondary School (ZMHSS) Dimapur, celebrated Parents’ Day with district nodal officer (NTCP), Dr. C. Tetseo as the special guest on November 17.

A press release from ZMHSS media cell stated that, Dr. Tetseo, in his message to the parents, said that students were receiving all round education in their schools but the parents should not forget their responsibilities towards their children.

He said that some parents, after admitting their children into the schools think that they have done their jobs and it was up to the school to do everything. He said that today’s education was holistic education and parents have to play a special role in the development of children. He told the students to overcome problems in order to achieve their goals.

Earlier, in his welcome address, coordinator of the school, Joyson Shimray sought the cooperation of the parents to develop the school.

Child sexual abuse awareness program

Asungbe and other department officials with students of GHSS Peren after the program on November 16.

DIMAPUR: District Child Protection Unit (DCPO) Peren, department of Social Welfare Nagaland conducted an awareness campaign against child sexual abuse under the theme, “Reducing harm” at Government Higher Secondary School Peren

on November 16, as part of “Child Rights Week 2018” being held from November 14 to 20.

A press release by DCPO Peren stated that resource person, LCPO, Asungbe spoke on the issue of child sexual abuse and preventive measures.

He also briefly discussed Protection of Children on Sexual Offenders Act 2012 and held a brainstorming session with the students.

The prog ram was chaired by Hailung Pame and vote of thanks was delivered by DCPO, Avika Zhimomi.

DWO Kohima on pension

DIMAPUR: District welfare officer (DWO), Kohima has informed pensioners that payments for old age/widow/ disabled/blind under NSAP and state, department of Social Welfare for nine months (2016-17) will be made according to the dates mentioned below. Beneficiaries have been asked to collect their pensions from the nearest place of payment in person or by representative on: November 20 at D-Block Panchayat Hall (under CDPO Urban); November 26 at Jakhama Village Council Hall (under CDPO Jakhama); November 27 at Kohima Village Council Hall (under CDPO Tribal); November 29 at DWO office Kohima (under CDPO Chiephobozou); November 30 at DWO office Kohima (under CDPO Tseminyu).

District Institute of Education & Training (DIET) Chiechama, Kohima organized an awareness program on community participation for upliftment of primary education at New Terogvünyu village council hall, Tseminyu on November 16 with vice-principal, Vechisa Venuh, lecturer, Visedeü, lecturer of DIET Chiechama Kohima, Vikesenuo, as the resource persons. (Sr. lecturer DIET Chiechama Kohima, Kenilo Semp)

NBHM organizes painting competition in Dimapur TDTB official visits Nagaland

Participants of the painting competition along with NBHM officials and staff on November 16.

DIMAPUR: In view of the ensuing first Nagaland Honey Bee Day to be celebrated on December 5, Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) on November 16 organised a painting competition under the theme, “Save the Honey Bees” at Multi Utility Centre, 6th Mile Dimapur.

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NBHM stated that the event was held as a prelude to the honey bee celebrations with the objective to sensitise young minds on the importance of saving the honey bees and to encourage the student community to be future custodians of honeybees.

In the brief inaugural program, NBHM chairman, Ntsemo Ngullie, ex-

horted the young students to be ardent bee lovers.

Asserting that saving the honeybees was the need of the hour, Ngullie urged the participants to spread this message.

In his message, team leader NBHM, T. Imtiwapang Aier, expressed gratitude to all the participating students and teachers for making the event a big

success.

He said Nagaland was creating history by declaring a day solely dedicated to the honeybees because nowhere in the country was such a day was being observed.

The competition, participated in by 30 students of Class VIII to X from ten schools of Dimapur, was judged by Wapang

Ozukum, award winning painter, sculptor, monument designer and specialist in life sketching, and Merimvu Doulo, award winning painter, photographer, logo & landscape & graphics designer.

Apelo Kappo, class X student of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur was declared the winner and won a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 along with a citation. Jason Longshibemo Murry, class X student of Maple Tree School, Dimapur and D. Avi Swu class X student of Vision Home Higher Secondary School, Dimapur were declared the second and third runner ups and won Rs. 7000 and Rs. 5000 (along with citations) respectively.

Saumit Dey, class X student of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, C. Ajila, class X student of Delhi Public School, Dimapur, and Sneha Kumari Gupta, class IX student of S.D Jain Higher Secondary School, Dimapur each received consolation prizes of Rs. 1000 and citations.

(Left to right) S. Soundararajan, Shami Angh, Imnasunep Ao, and R. Hazarika.

DIMAPUR: Director of Tea Development, Tea Board (TDTB), S. Soundararajan visited Nagaland from November 12 to 13 and interacted with chief secretary of Nagaland, finance secretary and other dignitaries.

A press release from All Nagaland Small Tea Growers Association (ANSTGA) stated that this was the first visit by any high official from the tea board head office to Nagaland. President of All Nagaland Small Tea Growers Association (ANSTGA) Shami Angh along

with secretary, Imnasunep Ao also interacted with the director.

Soundararajan mainly stressed on consolidation of Nagaland tea cultivation and pointed out that most of the green leaves produced in Nagaland went out of the state.

He opined that if this was processed within the state, Nagaland could have its own tea. He also said that that the tea board, under its tribal area subplan, could assist farmer producer organisations in setting up

big factories or individuals/ SHGs in forming mini tea factories. The scale of assistance, he added, was a back ended subsidy up to 40% with a ceiling of Rs. 2.00 cr to big factories and Rs 33 lakhs to mini tea factories.

Shami Angh promised to spread awareness among small tea growers of Nagaland and requested the director to set up an office of tea board and TRA in Nagaland. The director also requested growers of Nagaland to slowly shift to organic cultivation.

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WEATHER FORECAST November 19

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

29 14

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine

Guwahati Hazy sunshine Imphal

Plenty of sun; pleasant

24 11 24 14 25 9

Itanagar Partly sunny; nice

23 11

Shillong Hazy sunshine

17 6

Kohima

Plenty of sun

Dimapur Sunshine; pleasant Mkg

Sunny; pleasant

Tuensang Sunny; cooler Wokha

Hazy sunshine; cooler

Zunheboto Abundant sunshine

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Tongpang Ozukum at the Nagaland State Pavilion at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on November 14.

DIMAPUR: Tongpang Ozukum, minister of Public Works Department Nagaland, visited the Nagaland State Pavilion at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi at the annual flagship event of India Trade Promotion (ITPO) and 38th India International Trade

Fair (IITF) 2018 which began on November 14.

The minister visited the state pavilion at Hall No.12-A, and interacted with the 26 entrepreneurs from the state. The minister expressed delight on seeing the products -- colourful handlooms, handicrafts,

organic fresh fruits and vegetables, dry vegetables, dry king chilli -- showcased in the pavilion.

The event will continue till November 27.

This year the state pavilion director is Bendangmenla from the department of Industries.

Agri department bids farewell DIMAPUR: Department of Agriculture, Wokha organized a farewell program in honour of retiring officer, Renbomo Ngullie, joint director and DAO, Wokha on October 31.

A press release from SDAO Wokha, Rosemary Ezung stated that Renphamo Kikon, joint director, Kohima highlighted in brief the service profile of the retiring officer and lauded him for his valuable contributions at various levels during his entire service career and also for completing 35 years of service. Rosemary Ezung and Mhabemo Lotha, HA, gave farewell speeches on behalf of the department and staff where they described the retiring officer as a sincere, dedicated and honest officer. They encouraged all the staff to follow in his footsteps. Voluntary speeches were also delivered by Benjamin, deputy director, Nagaland Seed Farm Merapani and Wochamo SDAO, Baghty.

The prog ram was chaired by deputy DAO, Abenthung Lotha. A special song was presented by DAO Wokha staff.

CPO, Chakhesang doctors conduct medical camp

SDAO Akuluto conducts organic farming training

DIMAPUR: Sub-Divisional Agricultural Officer (SDAO) Akuluto conducted a one day farmers training program on organic farming under MOVCDNER - phase – II at Lumithsami village on October 27.

A press release from the office of SDAO Akuluto stated that SDAO, David Sumi, explained the objectives and concept of organic farming and its presence in the global scenario. Agri inspector, Akum Pongen imparted training on Soyabean cultivation practices.

CPO officials and doctors after the medical camp conducted in Phek district on November 16.

KOHIMA: Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) in association with Chakhesang doctors conducted a medical camp in Tizu area of Phek district on November 16.

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covered K. Khuno, Kizari, Kotisu, Suthosu and Tehephu villages and treated 293 persons with various ailments.

It also attended to two bed ridden patients at Suthotsu on November

16.

Free medicines were also given to the patients in the camp.

CPO general secretary Mutsivoyi Kotso acknowledged the support of Mission Director

NHM and Directorate of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland for providing vehicles, including ambulance, medicines and financial assistance from NHM for the success of the camp.

Poumai BCFN Triennial Fellowship held

(Inset) Dr. Z.K. Pahrii. Poumai Baptist Youth Kohima presenting a special song during PBCF triennial fellowship on Sunday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, NOV 18 (NPN): The 9th Poumai Baptist Churches Fellowship Nagaland (PBCFN) held its triennial fellowship under the theme “Come Now let us reason together” (Isaiah 1:18) with Baptist Theological College, Pfutsero Nagaland, associate professor, Dr. Z.K. Pahrii as the speaker at Poumai Baptist Church Midland Kohima on Sunday.

The speaker in his message based on the theme challenged the congregation to come back to the Lord

Pink Bus service in Kohima KOHIMA: Pink Bus services, flagged of by state transport minister P. Paiwang Konyak, in Dimapur on September 17, will be introduced in Kohima with effect from November 20.

In a press release, NST divisional manager Vikiho H. Yepthomi stated that Nagaland State Transport (NST) in pursuance of government approval order no. TPT/NST-7/2018 Dated 29/8/2018 and in the interest of public service, was introducing pink bus services for Kohima with effect from November 20, 7 am.

It may be noted that the Pink Buses are exclusively for women passengers.

CRPF Zubza distributes solar lanterns

DIMAPUR: 78 Bn CRPF Zubza, Kohima organized a civic action program on November 15 to help bridge the gap between the public and security forces.

As per a press release from the Battalion, Sarbjit Singh, DIGP (OPS) CRPF Kohima, as chief guest inaugurated the civic action program and distributed 44 solar lanterns to the villagers/schools/hospital at the community hall of Mezoma village through village council, Mezoma.

Ram Chandra, second-in-command (Commandant-AOL) reported Mero Zhi Lake in the heart of Pfutsero town under Phek district of Nagaland. Pfutsero that the village council had been contacted to ensure is the highest altitude town of Nagaland. (Tsipise Antony)

and reason if they were in a right relationship with Him. He reminded the gathering that there could be no peace of mind and happiness without Christ in life.

Citing to the story of the Israelites roaming 40 years in the wilderness, Pahrii said that many Christians were ungrateful and stubborn like them, forgetting all the blessings and provisions from God. He reminded the congregation that God created all of us with the power to reason and one should use it for His glory.

The program was led by

Ng. Matthew pastor Poumai Baptist Church Dimapur; invocation prayer was said

by L. David pastor Poumai Baptist Church Dimapur Town; a welcome address and introduction was given

by Rev. Thaongaolou pastor PBCK; Thekho Rova pastor PBCP said the prayer over the offering; deacon Panyi PBCP read from the Bible; special songs were presented by Veivanai, PBCK youth, PBCDT, PBCP and PBCD. Members from Kohima, Dimapur, Pfutesro and others parts of Nagaland attended the fellowship.

Gender violence awareness program

DIMAPUR: An awareness program on gender based violence and the role of women in building peace was organised by Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) and National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland Region with the support of International Domestic workers Federation (IDWF) on November 16 at Assisi Auditorium.

A press release by ACID stated that the participants were welcomed by ACID director, Sr. Pramila, who also explained the purpose of the awareness program.

She lamented that there was an increase of violence against women within a family structure and stressed on how a woman could become a builder of peace in such situations.

CHILDLINE Dimapur, coordinator, Loza enlightened the participants on the issue of gender based violence at home, the work place and society.

Loza said, “Violence against women and children, mainly the girl child, is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in society. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries.”

Though gender based violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, Loza lamented that it remains shrouded in a culture of silence.

She urged the participants to be aware of their roles in preventing such circumstances as it bears lifelong negative impacts on an individual’s life.

Peace Channel, founder and director and NEISSR principal, Dr. FR. C.P. Anto, enlightened the participants on the role of women in building peace.

He said women have a very important role to play in building peace in the family, community and society at large and added that peace building requires the involvement of women.

Sarbjit Singh giving away the solar lanterns to Mezoma villagers on November 15.

proper utilization of funds and distribution of items to needy personnel.

Commandant (AOL) in his speech expressed his

gratitude to the villagers of Mezoma and neighbouring villages for their extended cooperation and cordial relationship.

Nagaland University student bodies meet VC AR organizes tour for students

on November 16, with professor Pradeshi Lal, vice-chancellor, NU in the VC’s chamber.

A press release by NUSU (L) information & publicity secretary, Suraj Kumar stated that the meeting was chaired by Buche Khiamniungan, president, NUSU (L) who welcomed everyone to the meeting.

During the meeting, the student union representatives from all the four campuses appraised the VC about various grievances faced by their student communities. The VC heard these grievances and promised to help the students.

Altogether there were 20 representatives of students bodies from all the Executives of student bodies of NU Lumami, NU Merima, SASRD Medziphema and four campus. A vote of SET Dimapur after the meeting on November 16. thanks was proposed by DIMAPUR: A joint meet- Students bodies from NU SASRD, Medziphema and Dr. Abemo, registrar, Naing of Nagaland University Lumami, NU Meriema, SET Dimapur was held galand University.

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One of the Naga students on tour presents a Naga shawl to UP Governor, Ram Naik on November 15.

DIMAPUR: Students, as part of the ongoing National Integration Tour (NIT), had an audience with the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Ram Naik and the General Officer Command, Madhya UP Sub-Area on November 15.

A press release from AR Kiphire battalion stated that the Governor briefed the students about the importance and history of Uttar Pradesh and encouraged them to stick to the 3M’s de-

votedly: “Mother, father and teachers”, “Mother tongue”, and “Motherland.” The children also presented a Naga Shawl to the Governor.

NIT has been organized by Kiphire Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) and was flagged off on November 12, from Kohima.

22 students and two teachers from Kiphire, Wokha, Phek and Kohima districts of Nagaland are part of the tour.

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No promise for UT in Bodo areas, says interlocutor

ABSU activists staging protest demanding separate state. (File)

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): The Central government has not given any promise to any group to constitute a Union Territory for the Bodo dominated areas in Assam, Centre’s interlocutor for talks with Assam-based militant groups A B Mathur said Sunday.

The comments come amid strong protests by some non-Bodo organisations in Assam against any such move.

“It is absolutely wrong.

No promise has been given to anyone,” Mathur told

PTI when asked whether the central government has given any promise to constitute a union territory in the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) in Assam.

Mathur said he did not have any formal meeting with any delegation of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in the recent past.

“Two-three leaders of the ABSU came to see me four days ago. It was not a formal meeting. I did not give any promise to them. All news about the

Union Territory is absolutely wrong,” he said.

Director General (Special Branch) of the Assam Police Pallav Bhattacharjee said all speculation about the Union Territory for the BTAD was completely wrong.

“There is no question of giving any promise to any group on constitution of a Union Territory for the BTAD,” he told PTI. Following the speculation a number of organisations in Assam have called for a ‘bandh’ against the reported move.

Indefinite bandh along NH-2 in Mnp Correspondent

IMPHAL, Nov 18: Tensions ran high in Sekmai, a small town in Imphal East district bordering Kangpokpi district, following an assault on a local leader by escort personnel of a ruling BJP, MLA on November 17.

Alleging that the state government had failed to keep its assurance, an indefinite bandh was announced for the Imphal-Dimapur section of NH-2 which passes through the town.

The bandh will commence from November 19 at 6 am. Registering strong protest against the assault on secretary Loitongbam Dhane of Sekmai Development Committee (SDC) by the security escorts of MLA S Rajen, the residents of the town imposed the bandh on the highway on Saturday afternoon. The bandh that disturbed vehicular movement on the highway was later withdrawn in the evening after three MLAs sent by chief minister N Biren Singh held a round of talks with the agitating residents.

As the MLAs failed to turn up despite the assurance, the residents rose and stormed the police station.

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Tripura to host 7th Int’l Tourism Mart from Nov 22

Agartala, Nov 18 (PTI): Tripura will be hosting a 3-day tourism fair from November 22 to promote the tourism industry in the North Eastern states of the country, a minister said Sunday.

The 3-day long International Tourism Mart’ would begin here from November 22 with an objective to promote tourism in the North Eastern states. We are hosting the event with funding from the Ministry of Tourism,” state Tourism Minister Pranajit Singha Roy told a press conference here.

The International Tourism Mart is an annual event that is held in the North Eastern states. Tripura will be hosting it for the first time this year. The estimated budget of the fair this year is Rs 2.6 crore.

The minister said that at least 60 tour operators from 18 foreign countries including Bangladesh, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, South Africa and Russia would attend the fair and engage in dialogue with the state tour operators, attend seminars and visit different tourist

spots of the state.

“We want to promote tourism and reach out to the international buyers. Presence of the international tour operators would help achieving our objective of promoting tourism,” he said.

Singha Roy also added that cultural events would be arranged for foreign tour operators at Neermahal at Melaghar in Sipahijala district, located about 55 km from here.

Neermahal, known as the water palace, was the summer palace of Tripuras last ruler, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, which was built about 100 years ago. Tripura, a princely state, which joined the Indian territory on October 15, 1949.

“Union Tourism Minister Alphons Kannanthanam would attend the mart with 100 domestic tourist operators from the northeastern states,” Singha Roy said.

He also added that handicraft items of the states, tea, pineapple and traditional apparel would be given to the tour operators as gift for promoting tourism.

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Radha reviews Central, State schemes in Arunachal Only 15 women candidates in fray Itanagar, Nov 18 (Agencies): Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh, who is on a day-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh, reviewed implementation of all Central as well as State Government sponsored schemes pertaining to Agri-allied sector at the CM’s conference hall on Sunday.

According to Northeast Now, expressing happiness over the implementation of Central and State sponsored schemes in the State, the Union Agri Minister said that in comparison to last many years, the preceding two years saw maximum progress in all sectors. He complimented the Central as well as the State leadership for the success rate.

“I had visited the State in 2014 and did review of all ongoing schemes of agri-allied sector. In comparison to 2014, there has been better utilisation of funds and the fund flow from the Centre has also been increasing year by year,” Singh emphatically revealed.

He called for a mission mode approach to ensure

Union minister for agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Radha Mohan Singh at CM’s conference hall. (Northeast Now)

that the Prime Minister’s call to double the farmers income by 2022 is achieved in letter and spirit.

“In order to do so, there need to be sheer synergy between all frontline thinkers like scientists and researchers from KVKs and the field extensions comprising of DCs, Directorate officers, field staffs, etc. They should work in close coordination to achieve the single target of benefitting the farmers,” Singh suggested. Advising to give scientific approach to Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, animal husbandry and allied sectors like bee

Oram announces Rs 720 cr for Ekalavya schools in Meghalaya Correspondent

Shillong, Nov 18: Union Tribal Affairs minister Jual Oram on Saturday announced a whopping Rs 720 crore for setting up of Ekalavya model residential schools in 36 blocks of Meghalaya.

“Ever y block with more than 50 per cent ST population and at least 20,000 tribal people will have an Ekalavya model residential school by 2022,” he said at the inauguration of Rev Fr D.J. Wollaston Annexe building of St Anthony’s College, in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong.

Oram said construction of two such schools is currently in progress in two different places in Meghalaya – at Samanda in East Garo Hills district and Nongpoh in Ri-Bhoi district.

He said the cost for setting up each school is Rs 20 crore and the construction of the 36 schools will be completed in three years.

“The central government plans to build over 500 such schools across India. At present, there are 192 such schools all over the country,” the Union Minister said.

Jual Oram (File)

He said the Ekalavya schools will be at par with Navodaya Vidyalayas and will have special facilities for preserving local art and culture besides providing training in sports and skill development.

Oram said the budget for Union Tribal Affairs has increased from Rs 800 crore in the 1990s to more than Rs 5000 crore this financial year.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who was also present at the inauguration said that his government was giving the highest priority to education and urged researchers to come forward and help the government with their findings on how to generate revenue for the state.

keeping, bamboo and coconut processing which has very large scope and potential to double the farmers income, Singh said that the farmers should be sensitized on all these fields. They should be sent on exposure tours to agriculture colleges, research centres to gain first hand knowledge about scientific farming.

Singh opined that the district level scientific advisory committee should be frequented in every three months instead of two times at present. Similarly, the State level review meetings should also be conducted in

Mnp bomb attack suspect arrested Correspondent

IMPHAL, Nov 18: A security staff of Manipur Legislative Assembly secretariat has been arrested by police, suspected to be involved in Friday’s Manipur Legislative Assembly complex blast.

“He is highly suspected to be involved in the blast incident,” Imphal West SP Haobijam Jogeshchandra said in a hurriedly convened news conference on Sunday evening. The arrested Yumnam Deben Singh (56) is an ASI. During preliminary investigations, Deben admitted that he had a frequent contact with some members of the UNLF, the SP claimed.

Rs 1,31,000 cash, which the arrested ASI admitted to have received from one major Panthoibi of UNLF, was recovered from his house during a raid, the SP said. An active woman member of the UNLF was also arrested in another operation conducted by the district police on Sunday morning. Rs 2,31,000 cash was seized from her possession, the SP said.

Laishram Sangeeta (42) wife of L. Amarjit Singh was arrested from her house at Lamboi Khongnangmakhong in Imphal West district.

regular intervals. This will speed up work and the major issues confronting farmers income would be resolved on regular basis, the Union Minister added. The Union Minister also took note of all the schemes of Central and State Governments and the pending issues affecting implementation of programs raised by the State Government representatives.

Before winding up the review meeting, the minister made a major announcement for promotion of mithun husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh.

He also said, “One

field station of ICAR-NRC on mithun, Medziphima, Nagaland will be set up at the existing old State Mithun Breeding Farm at Sagalee in Papumpare district for which technical backstopping will be provided by ICAR-NRC on Mithun and the State Government will provide all infrastructure and land facilities.”

Dr Mohesh Chai, Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister on behalf of the State Government.

In the memorandum, he pleaded for establishment of a Central Agriculture University, a veterinary college in the State, establishment of new agriculture college, extension centre under NRC on Mithun (which was announced by the Union Minister), establishment of research and development station of directorate of cold water fisheries research in the state and set up of a sub-centre of national centre on organic farming in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Aizawl, Nov 18 (PTI): Only 15 candidates out of the over 200 in fray for the Mizoram Assembly elections are women even as the state has more female voters as compared to male.

The BJP, which has never won a seat in the state, has fielded the highest number of six women candidates.

Its state president J V Hluna said Mizo women were not traditionally interested in politics, but now they were participating in social activities and it has submitted a memoranda to all political parties to field women candidates.

The BJP is followed by the Zoram Thar, an Evangelist political party, which has fielded five women aspirants.

While the outgoing government’s minister Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu is fighting on a Congress ticket, two women are contesting for the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM). The NCP has given ticket to only one woman.

The powerful Mizo National Front (MNF) has not fielded any woman candidate for the election.

MNF president Zoramthanga told PTI, “We fielded women candidates in 1987 and we had even a woman minister.

But later in our women wing, we don’t have suitable candidate.”

In all, there are 201 candidates in the state which goes to poll on November 28 to elect members for the 40-member Assembly.

The assistant professor of the Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) R Lalawmpuii said that women in Mizoram had never thought about the issue seriously as it was their mindset that politics was for men only.

Lalawmpuii, however, said that given a chance she would take part in politics as she felt that young women should join politics.

First time voter and

a college student R Lallawmawmi said “While voting, absence of women candidate will not cross my mind. “ I n f a c t , I n e ve r thought about it. I’ll not take part in politics as I am not interested,” said the teenager, who is a member of the U-19 state cricket team and a sub-junior state badminton player.

“Every political party has a women’s front, but hardly any woman candidate,” Aizawl District Basketball Association general secretary Emanuel L Ralte said.

According to the final roll published on September 27 this year for the Assembly polls, Mizoram has a total voter of 7,68,181 persons, of which 3,74,496 are males and 3,93,685 females.

Barring Mamit district, the remaining seven districts of Kolasib, Aizawl, Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai and Siaha have higher number of female voters than male electorate.

BJP seeks Reang refugees’ vote in Mizoram assembly polls Agartala/Aizawl, Nov 18 (IANS/ Agencies): The BJP, which is determined to oust the Congress in Mizoram after forming governments on its own or in alliance in the seven northeastern states, on Sunday urged the Reang tribal refugees, sheltered in Tripura to vote for the saffron party in the November 28 assembly polls.

Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders -- Assam’s minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP’s Tripura Pradesh General Secretaries Pratima Bhowmik and Rajib Bhattacharjee -- on Sunday addressed a gathering of Reang tribal refugees at Gachiram Para in northern Tripura adjoining Mizoram.

The leaders appealed to the immigrants to vote for the party candidates contesting Mizoram assembly polls.

Over 35,000 Reang tribal refugees, comprising 5,907 families, fled from Mizoram and have been staying in Tripura’s Kanchanpur and Panisagar sub-divisions for the past 21 years following ethnic tension after a Mizo forest official was killed in the neighbouring state. Among the refugees, only a little over 11,232 immigrants are eligible to vote in the

November 28 elections to constitute a new 40-member Assembly in the Congressruled Mizoram.

The BJP has put up 39 candidates this time while the party in the 2013 assembly polls had had fielded 17 candidates and secured only 0.37 per cent of the votes.

“If the BJP comes to power in Mizoram, all the

problems of Reang and other tribals would be solved.

The Congress did nothing for the development of the state and also for the minority tribals,” Assam’s minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the gathering.

He said that the fourpartite agreement signed in Delhi on July 3 to resolve the refugee problems and

to repatriate the tribals to Mizoram, was faulty and the BJP would do justice to the refugees if the party voted to power in the polls.

In the Mizoram elections, a multi-corner contest would be witnessed between the ruling Congress, BJP and Mizo National Front (MNF), a regional party, which ruled the state for two

terms (1998-2003, and 20032008). Though the MNF is a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), no pre-poll alliance was formed between the BJP and MNF. Political experts predict that after the polls, the MNF might forge an alliance with the BJP to form the government.

Bru group moves CEC on ‘plight’ of voters in camps The Mizoram Bru Indigenous Democratic Movement (MBIDM) has sent a memorandum to the chief election commissioner seeking prompt action in favour of the voters from the Bru (Reang) community currently taking shelter in relief camps in northern Tripura.

According to The Shillong Times , the organisation, which represents the displaced people from the Bru community, has expressed serious concern at the demand by the NGO coordination committee in Mizoram that 600 names of Bru indigenous people be dropped from the electoral rolls, thereby “trying to deprive the bonafide citizens from exercising their constitutional right to franchise in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state”.

Speaking to The Shillong Times from Naisingpara in norther n Tripura on Saturday, GB Herbert Reang, the president of the organisation, said that a memorandum has been sent to the CEC

to highlight the “plight” of the community ahead of the polls.

“We have been demanding polling stations/booths for the displaced Bru community presently living in the relief camps in northern Tripura for their safety, security and lives of the inmates of the camps and for free and fair elections. Besides, it is difficult for the older voters to travel over 55km (from Naisingpara camp) to the polling booth on the border,” Reang said.

“Therefore, the Bru voters in Tripura should be allowed to vote from their camps,” he said.

It may be mentioned that the newly-appointed chief electoral officer, Ashish Kundra, who replaced SB Shashank, had a meeting with civil society groups on Friday and said that “there is an indication from the Election Commission of India that the Bru voters in Tripura would have to cast their votes inside Mizoram”, near the inter-state border.

Mizoram Bru Indigenous Democratic Movement had in the memorandum to the CEC, stated that two the community’s candidates Biak Thuama (Mamit constituency) and Lalmingthanga (Hachhek constituency) have been threatened by the Mizo civil society organizations against contesting the elections.

“This is against the constitutional rights of representation in the election process in a democracy like India, which is condemnable and is a clear human rights violation,” it said.

The Bru group also alleged that first-time voters, who have attained 18 years of age, have “deliberately not been enrolled in the revised electoral rolls of Mizoram, which is a clear violation of constitutional right to franchise.”

There are over 35,000 people from the Reang community living in camps across Kanchanpur and Panisagar subdivisions of Tripura.

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Cyclone Gaja toll rises to 45

Damaged fibre boats lie along a channel at coastal village of Eripurakkarai near Adhirampattinam in Thanjavur district on Sunday. (M. Moorthy) Salem (TN), Nov 18 (PTI): The toll in cyclone Gaja has touched 45, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami said on Sunday and appealed to leaders of all political parties to take part in the relief activities.

He said the relief operations were going on a war footing in the districts affected by the cyclonic storm and state ministers have been deployed in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Pudukottai to monitor it.

The state government is collecting details about areas which have been badly affected by the cyclone, Palaniswami told

reporters here.

“In villages, lots of trees and standing crops have been damaged, affecting the livelihood of farmers. The extent of damage is being evaluated. Till now, 45 people have lost their lives due to cyclone,” the chief minister said.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to family of each of the deceased from the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund (CMPRF). Those with severe injuries would be provided with Rs one lakh each while those whose injuries are not grievous in nature would get Rs 25,000 compensa-

tion.

Palaniswami said 1.7 lakh trees have been uprooted, 735 cattle died, 1.17 lakh houses damaged and 88,102 hectare agricultural land has been affected in coastal districts.

N e a r ly 2 . 5 0 l a k h people were provided accommodation in 483 relief camps. Besides, 1,014 mobile medical vans have been set up and so far one lakh people in affected areas have benefited from it, the chief minister said.

Noting that 39,938 electric poles and 347 transformers were damaged in the affected districts, he said 12,532 men of the state electricity board have

Oppn condemn Khattar’s rape remark CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 (Agencies): Two days after Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar courted controversy by saying that in 80-90% of rape and eve-teasing cases the accused and the victim know each other, the Opposition parties on Sunday hit out at the BJP saying that the ‘’anti-women’’ mindset of the party and it’s Chief Minister has been exposed.

According to The Hindu, deploring the remark made by Haryana Chief Minister, senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewla and Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP’s) Haryana convener Naveen Jaihind took to Twitter to take a dig at Mr. Khattar and the BJP. Asking Mr. Khattar to apologise for his remark, Mr. Surjewala said in a tweet, “Misogyny is the buzzword for BJP. BJP leaders and Haryana CM Khattarji’s ‘Talibani thought process’ exposed again by his disparaging remarks.

Manohar Lal Khattar. (File) Are 80% rape cases false?

If boys-girls meet, does it lead to rapes as Khattarji says? Apologise to India’s daughters.”

“Anti-women mindset of Khattar govt exposed!

Har yana CM Khattar ji makes an utterly condemnable remark - “Most girls who interact with boys, get raped, 80% rape happen with consent” Blaming Women for complete failures to control rapes and Gangrapes? Deplorable!”

Mr. Surjewala said in another tweet.

Mr. Khattar, however, denied that he ever made a remark that ‘’rapes happen due to consent”. “I never

said ‘consent’, what I said was ‘between known’. And this is not something that I am saying, this has come out of investigations. This should be dealt with at social level, and no politics should be done,” he said on Sunday, talking to reporters.

At a function in Kalka on Saturday, Mr. Khattar had said “...the incidents of rape have not increased, rapes took place in the past and even today as well, the concern has now risen. The biggest concern is that in these incidents of rape and eve-teasing, 80% to 90% take place among them who know each other… for a long time they roam around together, one day there’s an argument and an FIR is lodged that he has raped me.”

Condemning Mr. Khattar’s remark Haryana’s AAP convener Naveen Jaihind said the BJP’s anti-women mindset has been exposed again. “Mr. Khattar should apologise to women,” he added.

been despatched to take up the repair work.

Responding to a question, Palaniswami urged all political leaders and people to extend a helping hand in this time of need.

“It is a natural calamity. There should not be any differences like opposition, ruling party in taking up relief operations. I appeal to everyone to help the affected people,” he said.

Asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would visit Tamil Nadu, he said the state government has informed the Centre about the damage caused by the cyclone.

On whether the government would seek the Army’s assistance, Palaniswami said, “As of now officials and ministers have been directed to visit the affected places. If required we will seek assistance from the Centre.”

“Currently, were are facing challenges in removing uprooted trees and replacing the damaged electricity poles,” he said.

Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam visited Nagapattinam and said relief works in affected districts were going on a war footing and normalcy would be restored soon.

34 judges appointed to six HCs: Law Ministry New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): A total of 34 judges have been appointed to six high courts in the country, with Allahabad getting 28, according to the Law Ministry. Despite fresh appointments made Saturday, the 24 high courts of the country face a combined shortage of over 430 judges.

The total approved strength is 1,079.

While 28 judges were appointed to the Allahabad High Court, the Gauhati High Court got two new faces. Delhi, Meghalaya, Orissa and Madras High Court got one judge each, separate notifications issued by the ministry said. Out of the 34 judges appointed, 17 were lawyers and the rest were judicial officers.

The collegium of the Allahabad High Court had recommended 33 names for judgeship. But the Supreme Court collegium found 17 names fit for the job.

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Delhi’s air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category

UP, Bihar helped BJP win 2014; they’ll bury BJP in 2019: Sharad

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Delhi’s air quality slipped to ‘very poor’ category due to slow wind speed and high humidity on Sunday, authorities said.

The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) said the overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 326, which comes under ‘very poor’ category.

The air quality is very poor and expected to remain in the same category with gradual increase for the next three days as wind speed is slow and humidity is high, it said.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed that 20 areas in Delhi recorded ‘very poor’ air quality while 13 recorded ‘poor’ air quality.

On Sunday, the PM2.5 — particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres — level was recorded at 163, while the PM10 level was recorded at 306, according to CPCB data.

Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Noida and Greater Noida recorded ‘poor’ air quality while Gurgaon recorded moderate air quality, the data said.

NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (PTI): Opposition leader Sharad Yadav said on Sunday the BJP’s hope to return to power at the centre will be buried in the same states -- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar -- which had propelled it to a big win in 2014, and asserted that the Congress will trump the BJP in all the five poll-bound states.

The results of the assembly polls, including BJPruled Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, will lay the foundation for the Lok Sabha elections next year, he told PTI in an interview.

People want to get rid of the Narendra Modi-led government as it has not fulfilled a single promise made to them in 2014, Mr Yadav claimed.

Accusing Prime Minister Modi of resorting to “sentimental” ploys like raking up his tea-seller background while his party colleagues talk of building Ram temple in Ayodhya, the Loktantrik Janta Dal patron said this shows the BJP has nothing to talk about its government’s achievements.

“The Congress is in the driving seats in all the five states. People are under distress and want to defeat the BJP. The results of these

Sharad Yadav. (File) (assembly) polls will lay the foundation stone for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections,” he said.

Working to forge an alliance of opposition parties and win over new allies against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, Mr Yadav said they will be united in 2019.

“The BJP had captured Delhi on the back of its win in the Gangetic plains (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar). Its hope of returning to power in 2019 will be buried in the same plains,” he said.

The NDA had won 104 of the 120 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in 2014 but a likely alliance of the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samajwadi Party has made things much more challenging for the BJP in the most crucial state, politically, that sends

80 members to the lower house of parliament.

The BJP has boosted its prospects in Bihar by allying with chief minister and Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar, who had fought against it in 2014, but the opposition is working to shore up its support by wooing leaders in the NDA camp.

Mr Yadav had recently met RLSP leader and BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha, and there is speculation that his Loktantrik Janata Dal and the RLSP may merge to boost the opposition alliance.

He declined to comment on the matter but Mr Kushwaha’s drift from the NDA is becoming increasingly evident as he said on Saturday that the number of seats offered to him by the BJP for the Lok Sabha polls is not “respectable”, setting the deadline of November 30 to the saffron party to sort out the matter.

Attacking PM Modi for “chasing the Congress with a lathi day in and day out” while “not fulfilling his promises”, Mr Yadav said the Prime Minister rakes up sentimental issues like his tea-seller background to target the main opposition party.

Modi mocks Congress’ pledge to protect cows Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 18 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at the Congress for their pledge to protect cows in Madhya Pradesh, reminding the party that its workers in Kerala last year slaughtered a calf in the open.

Addressing an election rally in Chhindwara, the Prime Minister also attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi with the “naamdaar” jibe for “repeatedly lying” to discredit the BJP-led central government.

“In the manifesto for Madhya Pradesh, the Congress party is hailing the cow as a mother, but on the streets of Kerala, the Congress people cut off the head of a calf and circulated photos of their eating beef, saying that it was their right to eat cowmeat,” Modi said.

He said that the Congress included the issue of cow in their election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday. (PTI) manifesto to confuse the people. “I am criticising it.

It is their right but the question that arises is whether the Congress of Madhya Pradesh and Congress of Kerala are separate. Tell the truth to the people. You may like cow or not, it’s your prerogative, but don’t

fool the people,” he said.

The Congress in its election manifesto has promised to build gaushalas (cow sheds) in every gram panchayat, establish a new department for spirituality, open new Sanskrit schools, besides loan waiver for farmers.

The Prime Minister said the Congress had promised farm loan waiver in Karnataka but has not yet implemented it.

“They promise but do not deliver. Cheating is in the their blood,” he said.

Taking a jibe at Congress leaders for questioning the surgical strikes and allegedly using foul language against the army chief, the Prime Minister said that Rahul Gandhi is “confused”, and the Congress under him is “fused”.

Using his trademark jibe of “naamdaar” at Rahul Gandhi, the Prime Minister said he was continuously abusing him because Modi has put an end to corruption by using technology.

“Wherever the naamdaar goes, repeats the same cassette. If you have courage, give the account of your four generations.

Modi is ready to give account of his four years,” he said.

Sabarimala peaceful; BJP observes protests, block vehicles Campaigning for final phase of Chhattisgarh polls ends

Sannidhanm (Ker) Nov 18 (PTI): A calm atmosphere at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala marked the second day of the two month-long annual pilgrimage season, even as the rest of Kerala witnessed protests against the arrest of BJP General Secretary K Surendran while on his way to the temple.

The Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the shrine, will file a petition in the Supreme Court Monday seeking more time to implement the court’s Sept 28 verdict allowing women of all ages to offer worship at the shrine, board president A Padmakumar said.

So far, no women in the 10-50 age group has sought police protection to trek the holy hills, though over 500 odd young women have made online bookings for darshan.

Facing flak over inadequate facilities and severe restrictions for devotees at the temple complex, Padmakumar also said no unnecessary curbs would be there and the “small issues” being faced now should be seen as “starting troubles”.

Briefing reporters at Thiruvananthapuram after a meeting with DGP Loknath Behara and M V Jayarajan, the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi

Police personnel assist the devotees to climb up the 18 sacred steps of the Lord Ayyappa temple for offering prayers, on the 2nd day of Malayalam month of ‘Vrischikom,’ in Sabarimala, Sunday. (PTI) Vijayan, he said the devotees would be allowed to perform the “Neyyabhishekam” ritual from 03.15 AM to 1230 PM daily.

“The police, board or government will not take any step causing hardships to the pilgrims”, but police would take action against those coming to Sabarimala with an intention to protest, he said.

More parking facilities and bio-toilets will be provided at Nilackal and Pamba, he said.

Meanwhile, the State Human Rights Commission observed there was gross violation of human rights

of the devotees and directed authorities to ensure all necessary basic facilities for them and sought a report within two weeks.

The temple had opened Friday evening for the 64-day annual pilgrimage season as the stand-off continued over entry of menstrual age women into the shrine.

So far, more pilgrims have arrived from other states than from within Kerala.

On the second day of the Malayalam month ‘Vrischikom’, the pilgrims offered prayers at the shrine early Sunday.

Though the devotees

were relieved to get more time for ‘darshan’ due to less crowd, many were unhappy at not being allowed to spend some more time at the “sannidhanam” (the main temple complex).

Meanwhile, BJP workers blocked traffic on the national highways for over an hour across the state protesting against the arrest and remand of Surendran.

In vatakara, a KSRTC bus was stoned, police said.

Surendran, who was taken into preventive custody as he tried to proceed to the Lord Ayappa temple, was Sunday produced before a magistrate and remanded to 14-day judicial custody after he was charged with non-bailable offences.

Condemning the manner in which Surendran was arrested, Union Minister Alphons Kannamthanam said it was “despicable” and described the police action as “condemnable”.

“There is need to take a path of consensus on matters relating to Sabarimala, he said in a Facebook post.

Implementing things which were against people’s interest had no place in democracy, he said adding the people’s verdict was for five years not life long, he said.

CPI(M) state secretary

Kodiyeri Balakrishnan alleged the BJP’s “agenda” was to create violence.

The Congress, which deputed a three-member delegation to Sabarimala, accused the CPI(M)-led state government of creating a ‘terror-like atmosphere’ in the name of security of the hill shrine.

The delegation comprising former state ministers Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Adoor Prakash and V S Sivakumar took stock of the situaion in the temple complex.

Prakash slammed the state government and the board for not making required facilities for devotees at Sabarimala.

Spearheading a campaign against the Kerala government over the Sabarimala issue, BJP state unit chief P S Sreedharan Pillai alleged the state government was making the Ayyappa shrine “a centre of dispute to destroy its uniqueness”.

Condemning the police action against “peacefully agitating” devotees, he said BJP will extend all possible assistance to the protesters to protect the hill shrine from the “hidden agenda of atheists”.

Devotees complained about long wait to get bus and the security screening.

Raipur, Nov 18 (PTI): A high-voltage campaign for the second and final phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, dominated by the issues of farmers, jobs and corruption, came to an end Sunday evening.

Polling will be held across 72 seats in 19 districts on November 20.

In the first phase, polling was held for 18 seats in the eight Naxal-affected districts of the state on November 12.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ruling the state for 15 years, and the main opposition Congress fielded their top leaders in the campaign.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned for the ruling party on the last day.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and BJP president Amit Shah had addressed rallies in the state Saturday.

The BJP top brass targeted the Gandhi family during the campaign for the “misrule” of 50 years.

The Congress focussed on farmers’ issues, promis-

ing loan waiver, bonus on paddy procurement and setting up of food processing units.

Rahul Gandhi also targeted Modi over the Rafale fighter jets deal and Chief Minister Raman Singh for the alleged PDS (Public Distribution System) and chit fund scams in the state.

A total of 1,101 candidates are in the fray in the second phase.

The list includes BJP ministers Brijmoha n A g r awa l ( R a i p ur City South), Rajesh Munat (Raipur City West), Amar Agrawal (Bilaspur), Bhaiyyalal Rajwade (Baikunthpur), Ramsevak Paikra (Pratappur), Punnulal Mohile (Mungeli), Prem Prakash Pandey (Bhilai Nagar), Dayaldas Baghel (Nawagarh) and Ajay Chandrakar (Kurud) and state BJP president Dharamlal Kaushik (Bilha).

State Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel (Patan), Leader of Opposition in the Assembly T S Singh Deo (Ambikapur), Lok Sabha member from Durg Tamradhwaj Sahu (Durg Rural), former Union minister Charandas Mahant (Shakti) are among the

key Congressmen whose fate will be decided in the second phase of polling.

Former chief minister Ajit Jogi, who has floated the Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J), is contesting from Marwahi, his wife Renu Jogi is in the fray from Kota while his daughter-in-law Richa Jogi is a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) nominee from the Akaltara seat in the second phase of polling.

The coalition between the Mayawati-led BSP, Jogi’s JCC(J) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) has added a twist to the poll battle between the BJP and the Congress.

In the second phase, the highest number of 46 contestants are in the fray from the Raipur City South seat.

Of the 19 districts going to the polls on November 20, Gariaband, Dhamtari, Mahasamund, Kabirdham, Jashpur and Balrampur have some Naxal presence. Extra security would be provided in these areas, a senior police official said. In the first phase, 76.28 per cent voting was registered.

The poll results will be declared on December 11.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Digital tech, data loss tearing poor

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 344 Dimapur, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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Political religion

ndia’s pluralistic constitution continues to take a hammering at the hands of communal politics and unless this is reined in, the future of democracy could be in peril. In recent months, issues involving majoritarian politics have hit the national psyche with rouge elements running riot while political parties willingly allow themselves to be sucked into the vortex. The Sabarimala shrine of Ayyappa in Kerala has become a burning issue with the court, feminists, communal elements and politics adding to the deadly concoction. In earlier cases, the contests involved practises under Muslim law and those opposing the customs. In the current Sabarimala impasse, the matter involves centuries-old rule barring girls and women from the ages of ten to fifty years from entering the shrine. In 1991, the Kerala High Court prohibited the entry of women above the age of 10 and below the age of 50 to the temple. Feminists have declared war against what they perceive as anti-women. Against the backdrop of huge media outcry and with modern and liberal voices lending support, the Supreme Court had on September 29, struck down the ban order by a 4-1 majority. However, it was easier said than done since the court order was seen as an unnecessary interference in a purely religious practise that has been in existence since the 12th century or some 800 years ago. The Sabarimala shrine is open for worship only during the days of Mandalapooja (approximately 15 November to 26 December). While the Left government is determined to implement the Court order, the BJP has joined those opposing the court order as a matter of political interest. Even the Congress, which prides itself with being secular has also opposed the court order. The question is whether courts should intervene in religious matters like Sabarimala? If the answer is no, then it would mean that the court orders in the Shah Bano case in which the husband was ordered to provide maintenance for Shah Bano, the aggrieved Muslim woman. The Congress then in power, gave in to pressure from Muslim orthodoxy by enacting a law that shifted the onus of maintenance to the woman’s relatives or Wakf Board. Again, in the triple-talaq issue the Modi government, sensing an opportunity to be seen as liberal, formulated a bill called The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2017 and introduced it in the Parliament which was passed on 28 December 2017 by the Lok Sabha. This made triple-talaq an offence. In Haji Ali shrine, the Bombay High Court allowed entry of women an 26 August 2016. Women were allowed to enter the shrine on November 29, 2016, after a ban imposed on them in June 2012.In the Shah Bano case, the BJP went against the court judgment but backed the court in the triple talaq issue. Why is the BJP now opposing another judgment that called an end to centuries’ old discrimination? If the other two court orders are correct, the Sabarimala cannot be incorrect. On this scale, even the Congress has exposed the shallowness of its secular credentials when it comes to political interest. Let courts remain free of politics and decide the cases on merit and not on biases of different sets of people.

DailyDevotion Winning into Freedom If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.

—John 8:36 If there is even a trace of individual self-satisfaction left in us, it always says, “I can’t surrender,” or “I can’t be free.” But the spiritual part of our being never says “I can’t”; it simply soaks up everything around it. Our spirit hungers for more and more. It is the way we are built. We are designed with a great capacity for God, but sin, our own individuality, and wrong thinking keep us from getting to Him. God delivers us from sin— we have to deliver ourselves from our individuality. This means offering our natural life to God and sacrificing it to Him, so He may transform it into spiritual life through our obedience.

God pays no attention to our natural individuality in the development of our spiritual life. His plan runs right through our natural life. We must see to it that we aid and assist God, and not stand against Him by saying, “I can’t do that.” God will not discipline us; we must discipline ourselves. God will not bring our “arguments…and every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5)— we have to do it. Don’t say, “Oh, Lord, I suffer from wandering thoughts.” Don’tsuffer from wandering thoughts. Stop listening to the tyranny of your individual natural life and win freedom into the spiritual life.

“If the Son makes you free….” Do not substitute Savior for Son in this passage. The Savior has set us free from sin, but this is the freedom that comes from being set free from myself by the Son. It is what Paul meant in Galatians 2:20when he said, “I have been crucified with Christ….” His individuality had been broken and his spirit had been united with his Lord; not just merged into Him, but made one with Him. “…you shall be free indeed”— free to the very core of your being; free from the inside to the outside.

We tend to rely on our own energy, instead of being energized by the power that comes from identification with Jesus.

Quotes

Courage is knowing what not to fear. ~ Plato

Nagaland Post, Dimapur MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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he most coveted digitalization and hyperglobalisation have come for severe criticism by the UN. It helps big firms, big countries and lead to concentration of financial and economic power. The worst sufferers are the poor emerging economies.

Trade wars, monopolisation of markets are creating mammoths and distorting markets. Digital tech is prying into the smaller economies and tearing these apart.

The digitalization leads to decline in demand for physical goods, ongoing decline in their price, longterm decline in the demand fixed capital formation as a share of GDP and jobless growth, says UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its 2018 report.

Global trade war is running towards a “deeper economic malaise” at a time when many countries are growing below potential, even as BRICS nations are doing better because of domestic demand. Among the BRICS only Russia is doing better than others because of rising oil prices.

The US and the China have indulged in a bitter trade war, with both the countries slapping higher tariffs on each other’s im-

ports. This year is unlikely to see a change of gear, the report said. The US government will gain $ 280 billion in tariff revenues.

The digitization affects production through computer-aided design or any other 3-D software or artificial intelligence that creates digital models.

The digital technologies are playing havoc in developing economies. Jobs are being outsourced to low-wage regions. This has caused stagnation of wages and hit job creation.

The report says the world economy is under stress. The immediate pressures are building around escalating tariffs and volatile financial flows. Behind these threats to global stability is a wider failure, since 2008, to address the inequities and imbalances of our hyperglobalised world.

After the global financial crisis, according to the report, the five largest exporting firms, on average, accounted for 30 percent of a country’s total exports, and the 10 largest exporting firms for 42 percent.

Since 2008, global debt has soared from $142 trillion to $250 trillion, which is three times the combined income of every nation. This situation is worse than expected after global incomes

failed to keep pace with rising debt levels.

The situation looks so familiar in Indian conditions though the nation has yet to realise that digitalization is not a solution. The stress the UNCTAD says is misplaced despite, according to the report, India is to have 7 percent growth.

The report Shivaji even quotes IMF 2018 observation that says that available evidence suggests the digital sector is still less than 10 percent of most economies if measured by value added income or employment.

The report found that the ratio of global debt to GDP is one third higher than before the 2008 crash.

And the situation was much worse in developed-world countries that had borrowed heavily in recent years from western banks offering ultracheap short-term loans.

It quotes another estimate of digital economy being just 5 percent of global output and 3 percent of global employment.

The growing mountain of debt, more than three times the size of global output, is symbolic of that failure. “Private debt has exploded, especially in emerging markets and developing countries, whose share of global debt stock increased

from 7 percent in 2007 to 26 percent in 2017,” it says.

Over the same period, the ratio of debts racked up by non-financial businesses in emerging markets increased from 56 percent in 2008 to 105 percent.

While the public sector in advanced economies has been obliged Sarkar to bor row, possibly like Air India or recent busting of IL&FS, more since the crisis, it is the rapid growth of private indebtedness, particularly in the corporate sector, which needs to be monitored closely; this has, in the past, been a harbinger of crisis.

What a prophetic observation! Is not India suffering from the same syndrome that gigantic NPA of banks represent? The growing corporate debt syndrome has almost bust into a political crisis.

It calls also for rethinking on bankisation of the society. The UNCTAD says developing countries will not be able to digitally leapfrog on their own. “While many developing countries are striving to develop their national e-commerce policies for linking their domestic producers and consumers to e-commerce platforms, there is a need to recongise the associated

risks, especially these platforms are international.

It reduces the domestic markets and poor economies lose out on valuable data. This forces flooding of goods from mighty powers. It helps thrive unethical corporate.

The UNCTAD is critical of the WhatsApp and Google. It cited how European Commission fined Google euro 2.42 billion for abusing its market dominance as a search engine by demoting shopping service of its competitors and denied European consumers a genuine choice of service and benefits of innovation.

Is not India also becoming a Google prey and monopolization of groups like Amazaon?

The corporate rent seeking is leading to market concentration. The UNCTAD wants breakup of the large firms to prevent the concentration. The US had applied the anti-trust law to break monopolies, including the giant AT&T. The UN wants a check on national data transfer – is it targeting digital identity system – and want that WTO to restrict governments outflow of the data of their producers and consumers. It is propagating for a strong regulatory regime. The lack of it is creating global dispar-

ity. The rich nations like the US and China are cornering global business and giving rise to trade wars.

Gains from e-commerce for developing countries can become a reality only if they protect national e-commerce platforms. This would improve the domestic and international market access of their producers.

A Chinese e-commerce platform KiKUU operates in six African countries selling only Chinese goods The UN organisation also does not support robotics and artificial intelligence.

Robots are concentrated in very few countries, including China but it does not invalidate role of industrialization as a development strategy.

The use of computers and telecom is estimated to be less than 1 percent for most countries between 2000-2014.

Strong regulations are needed in a digital world to create anti-trust laws.

Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines have introduced regulations.

But such regulations are not wide. This is leading to a global crisis in productivity, market monopolies and high debt. A supposed game changer in reality is bestowing the world with untold difficulties.

Post-mortem

Amur Falcons given a safe passage Two years after note ban: boon or bane

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he Amur Falcon Conservation Week and Festivals 2018 was held from the 8th-10th of November 2018. With the aim to create awareness on conservation as well as exploit the potential of ecotourism in and around the Doyang Valley, the events on Conservation, Adventure Sports, Outdoor activities, Watersports and Angling, Cultural and Traditional activities, Food and Music events were held. It was an eye opener for the community as an alternative source of livelihood through eco-tourism while reducing Jhum cultivation, de-forestation and random exploitation of the natural resources.

The huge and multiple potential for eco-tourism in this compact location may have created a conflict of interest for various stakeholders and agencies, but on a broader sense, co-existence also meant looking at both sides of a coin.

With Wokha District in the centre of the Human/Animal conflict in Nagaland, the Government’s initiative to mitigate the problems and create space for co-existence of man and animal has been very welcoming and encouraging.

It is important to mention that the farmers of the surrounding villages of Doyang could not harvest their produce from their fields this year due to the raids by the elephants who are trying to survive in a very confined space.

Under the initiative of MhathungYanthan, advisor Horticulture Nagaland, the concept of the Amur Falcon Festivals was given birth and was entrusted to the Natural Nagas on June 6, 2018. Events were listed and a PowerPoint presenta-

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tion was prepared on the potential of eco- tourism activities in and around the Doyang reservoir, which was presented to the Chief Minister on the 25thof June, 2018. With the Chief Minister’s interest and on line with his vision to make Nagaland a tourism destination, the event was approved in the cabinet with a new nomenclature Amur Falcon Conservation Week 2018.

Due to various engagements and miscommunication, the budget of the event could not be finalized as the time dragged on to the tentative date that was fixed for the 8th-10th of November.

So, from a proposed global event, it was trimmed down to a preparatory launch for future events.

With Nagaland Tourism as the nodal Department, the AFCW 2018 was set in motion, while the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change prepared for the conservation related activities. The Natural Nagas roped in AON (Association of Offroaders Nagaland), Native Station, Team Metamorphosis, CREW (Club Royal Enfield Wokha), DAWN (District Anglers Wokha Nagaland) and EMETA ( Explore Morashen Eco-tourism Association) do a recce and conceptualize the events according to the potential of the land and resources.

It is also important to note that due to time constrains and changes in the budget, publicity for the events were only done on social media with a very dedicated and understanding team or event managers.

N a g a l a n d To u r i s m along with district administration Wokha arranged a befitting inaugural ceremony with the Governor of

Nagaland Shri PB Acharya as the Chief Guest on the 8th November 18, 2018 and wrapping it up with Special Guest Ajanuo Belho, Joint Secretary Tourism gracing the closing programme.

Even though the event was held for the first time and in its infancy, the response from tourists all over was overwhelming. The events were spread out all over the surrounding areas of the Doyang Reservoir and an estimated footfall of 15,000- 20,000 tourists have attended or witnessed the three day event. The participation of the local communities and the revenue generated due to the three day event has people suggesting that the event should be extended a couple more days in the coming years.

Local talents, expertise, products and enthusiasm along with introduction of new events blended well, which showcased in a more organized way can be the next big seller for Tourism in Nagaland.

With the sole aim of creating awareness on alternative and sustainable livelihood through eco-tourism, the three day AFCW 2018 was a huge success. Sincere gratitude to the Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Neiphiu Rio for giving us the opportunity to showcase the potential of the Land and People to make Nagaland an ecofriendly tourist destination.

Finally, congratulations to all the participating individuals and organizations for making AFCW 2018 a grand success and big cheers to AFRAU and the village councils of Pangti, Ashaa and Sungro for giving the Amur Falcons a safe passage.

Steve Odyuo, Natural Nagas

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hether two years after demonetisation came into effect on November 8, 2016 benefited or otherwise, Quoting and counter Quoting are on. The BJPled government continues to defend the move meant to “wipe out illegal money” while the Opposition terms the step as “ill-advised” and “Tughlaqi”. On this moment being a student of Economics my part and parcel duty is to assess the impact of Demonetisation after two years as neutral evaluator.

Every decision has some positive and negative effects, so is for de-monetisation step taken by the government Democratisation changed poor peoples faith and pushed them into problems but also it is to look helpful. The tax base has increased but the volume of business in the local market is considerably affected.

In my opinion, the biggest achievement of demonetisation has been that it has helped the government in tracking black money. The government claimed that large sums of black money were kept hidden by tax evaders and demonetisation has helped it uncover the huge amount of unaccounted cash.

Major advantages is that large number of PEPOLE started using digital Transactions. Beginning of Less Cash appears to make sense in people at large. Two years after note ban, digital transactions showed robust growth Two years later, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its annual report said all payment and settlement systems - NEFT, IMPS, UPI, NACH, card payments, Electronic Clearing Systems as well as Forex and market clearing systems – have seen a 44.6 percent increase in volume in 2017-18 and an 11.9 percent increase in the value of funds transferred.

As per data available with the RBI and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the increase in digital payments has been profound in popular channels such as National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) and mobile banking between September 2016 and September 2018. The value of NEFT transactions had gone up from Rs.988,000 crore in September 2016 (just two months before demon-

Slow reading speed linked to dry eyes

eople suffering from can make it difficult to read not re-lubricate their eye pants responded to eye dischronic dry eye dis- for more than an average surfaces fast enough,” said comfort vision quality and ease are likely to have of 30 minutes. Those with Esen Akpek, from the Johns environmental contributors a slow reading rate, accord- clinically significant dry Hopkins Wilmer Eye Insti- to eye complaints, such as ing to researchers. eye could read fewer words tute in the US. wind or smoke.

The chronic dry eye per minute -- 32 words per For the study, pubPeople who experience is a common disease in minute less -- than those lished in the journal Optom- frequent dry eye symptoms which natural tears fail to without the condition, who etry and Vision Science, the such as stinging, fluctuatadequately lubricate the read at the same rate of 272 team included 186 adults ing vision and dryness can eyes, thus drastically affect- words per minute. aged 50 or older. try over the counter eyeing its functioning.

“We suspected that The participants had drops, but will do best if The study found that people with dry eye were not used prescription or over they undergo professional the condition can slow a mostly unable to sustain the counter eyedrops in the testing and diagnosis, said person’s reading speed by good reading performance 24 hours before testing.

Akpek. as much as 10 per cent and because their tears canImportantly, all partici(IANS) Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

etisation) to Rs.14,182,000 crore in September 2017, and to Rs.18,015,000 crore in September 2018. The value of mobile banking transactions, too, shot up from Rs.2,700 crore in September 2015 to Rs.104,300 crore in 2016, and to Rs.186,200 crore in 2017. Altogether, there has been a 440 per cent increase since demonetisation India’s tax base is growing but buoyancy still low While the number of individuals declaring income above Rs 1 crore increased about 68%, to 81,344 for the assessment year 2017-18 from 48,416 in assessment year 201516, direct tax as percentage of GDP grew marginally, from 5.62% to 5.57%, and direct tax buoyancy remained flat at around 1.2%. The total number of taxpayers declaring income of more than Rs 1 crore, including companies, rose over 58% from 88,649 in 201314 to 1,40,139 in 2016-17. Data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) show that the tax base has grown significantly, from 5.3 crore in assessment year 2013-14 to 7.4 crore in assessment year 2017-18. The number of persons filing return of income increased 65%, from 3.31 crore in FY14 to 5.43 crore in FY18.

Two years after demonetisation was announced, rendering 86% of currency in the system invalid, the big impact seems to have been on rural India in two ways – one, the relative erosion of rural agricultural wages; and two, the fall in bargaining power of farmers in receiving an attractive price for their produce. Both may have contributed to the crisis in many parts of rural India.

Demonetisation ended the shortlived recovery in rural wages under the present government Another indicator can be used to test this thesis. Food items are the main product offered by the rural economy to the urban economy. So, a higher food inflation means that the rural economy gains vis-à-vis the urban economy. According to the Report of RBI, The effect of Demonetisation has negative effect on GDP and India is still struggling to create jobs. But it does not mean that demonetisation has proved as bane. In the long run, it will prove as boon.

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3 dead, 15 injured in Amritsar attack

People gather at the Nirankari Bhawan, where two men on a motorcycle reportedly threw a grenade during a religious congregation, in Adliwal village near Amritsar, Punjab on Sunday. (PTI)

of the victims sent for postmortem.

Every Sunday, hundreds of devotees gather here for prayers and kirtan.

About 250 people were inside the hall when the attack took place. The two men also threatened devotees with a gun before flinging the explosive into the prayer hall.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has promised strongest possible action for this reprehensible act of violence.

The possibility of involvement of ISIS-backed Khalistani/Kashmiri terror groups can’t be ruled out, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said and promised that the state won’t let the

Maha Cabinet passes Maratha Reservation Bill assembly elections next year.

Maharashtra will create a new category called SEBC (socially and economically backward) in order to give reservation to Marathas, as per the recommendation of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission, which submitted its report in the matter to Chief Secretary DK Jain on Thursday. The government has taken the decision to create the new category for Marathas citing ‘extraordinary circumstance’ so that rights of neither Other Backward Classes (OBCs) nor Marathas are affected, sources said. Reservation path for Marathas cleared?

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concludes the community is ‘backward’ The state government said that under certain provisions of Article 15 of the Constitution, reservation can be provided over and above the prescribed 50%, according to the Supreme Court ruling itself. However, CM Fadnavis added that it was tough to say if communities other than Marathas could be included in SEBC in the future or not, Times Now reported.

In the report submitted by the Commission to the government, it is believed that the Commission recommended that based on the 25 parameters it had set for the study, the community can

be regarded as “backward.”

The Commission had been tasked to submit a report on the social and economic conditions of the Marathas.

The panel, which was headed by Justice N G Gaikwad (retired), had evaluated the socio-economic status of around 43,000 families and had studied almost 2 lakh memorandums submitted to it, apart from going through empirical data on the social financial and educational backwardness of the Maratha community.

The Maharashtra Assembly is set to meet for the two-week Winter Session in Mumbai starting November 19.

Ko l k ata , N ov 1 8 (IANS): Over nine kg of smuggled gold worth Rs. 3 crore was seized in West Bengal’s Siliguri area and one person was arrested, an official said on Sunday.

Officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from Siliguri Regional Unit seized 9.296 kg of gold bars, smuggled from Myanmar to India through the Indo-Myanmar border of Manipur on Saturday evening. The interception took place when the smuggled gold bars were being carried from Guwahati in Assam to Kolkata in a train by the accused Raju Adash, a resident of West Bengal’s Hooghly district.

India to give all help to new Maldivian Govt: PM Modi Male, Nov 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible help to new Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in fulfilling his government’s pledges to the people and suggested an early meeting of officials to work out the details according to the needs of the strategically vital Indian Ocean island nation.

According to a joint press statement after talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Solih here on Saturday, soon after the 54-year-old Maldivian Democratic Party leader was sworn-in as the seventh president, the two leaders expressed confidence in the “renewal” of the close bonds of cooperation and

Maldives’ new President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, center right, receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the President’s office in Male, Maldives, Saturday. (AP/PTI)

friendship between the two countries.

India-Maldives ties came under strain under former president Abdulla Yameen who was perceived to be close to China. Some of his decisions, including

the restrictions on work visas for Indians and signing of a new Free Trade Agreement with Beijing also did not go down well with New Delhi.

In his inaugural address, President Solih made

it clear that he will endeavour to “fortify” the existing ties the Maldives has had with India and other regional countries.

“The Maldives will hereupon bolster its shared role to retain enduring peace and harmony of the Indian Ocean,” he said.

In the joint press statement, both leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and being mindful of each other’s concerns and aspirations for the stability of the region.

The statement noted that President Solih briefed Prime Minister Modi on the “dire economic situation” facing the country as he assumed charge.

10 arrested in Delhi for running baby-selling racket

NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (PTI): BJP president Amit Shah Sunday dubbed the Congress as a “private limited company” of the Nehru-Gandhi family as he took aims at the opposition party after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dared it to appoint a head from outside the family.

In a statement, Mr Shah said the Congress had become more of a family enterprise aimed at dynastic service than a political party aimed at public service, and that no person outside the family had any right over it.

Taking a dig at Congress leaders, including P Chidambaram who had named several party presidents hailing from outside the Gandhi family, he said PM Modi’s challenge had ruffled several feathers with “many courtiers go-

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ing out of the way to prove their loyalty”. Evidently, the prime minister’s point had struck a raw nerve, Mr Shah added.

At a poll rally in Chhattisgarh Friday, PM Modi had said if the the Congress appointed someone not from the Gandhi family as its president for at least five years, then he would believe that Jawaharlal Nehru had indeed put

in place a truly democratic system in the opposition party. The prime minister repeated his words at another poll rally in the state Sunday.

“The Prime Minister is right. The Congress (Indira) since its inception in 1978 has been led by four members of one family for most of the years, thus making it more of a family enterprise aimed at dynastic service rather than a political party aimed at public service,” Mr Shah said.

“The Cong ress is Nehru-Gandhi family’s private limited company over which nobody outside the family has any right,” he added. Mr Shah was referring to the split in the Congress in 1978 following its loss in the 1977 parliamentary polls, with the Indira Gandhi-led faction recognised as Congress(I).

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and Rahul will bring the child near a bank in Naraina Vihar,” the charge-sheet said. Jahangir was arrested after he handed over a newborn baby to the police personnel, it said.

The baby was admitted to a hospital, where he died on August 26.

Jyoti and Rahul were arrested and during interrogation, they told police that the baby was bought from Mithila, a resident of New Friends Colony.

Subsequently, Mithila was arrested and police later learned about one Jitendar Kumar, who was also involved in the racket.

Kumar told police about one Kavita who had bought a five to seven days’ old infant from a woman agent named Parveen for Rs 4 lakh and later sold the child to a chemist named Balbir Singh for Rs 5 lakh, the charge-sheet said.

satisfied with my political innings and the question before me now is how to bring the party in power in Rajasthan first and then in the country under the leadership of Congress president Rahul Gandhi. I will be ready for any role I am assigned,” he said when asked if he is in the race for chief ministership should Congress come to power.

Asked whether the fact that all top state leaders contesting elections in Rajasthan will heat up the power race in the party after polls, Gehlot said the “issue of CM will be amicably resolved by the party high command which will take a decision on three grounds — party interest, public and MLAs’ sentiments.”

“There will be no problem. The high command’s decision will be acceptable

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New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Ten people were arrested for allegedly running a baby-selling racket here and five babies were rescued, police said on Sunday.

A 24-page charge-sheet was filed in a city court against the 10 people on November 14, they said.

Acting on a tip-off, two police personnel met one of the accused posing as a childless couple on August 14. “A woman sub-inspector Preeti and head constable Rajesh posed as husband and wife and met one of the accused Mohammad Jahangir,” the charge-sheet said.

The couple chose a baby and Jahangir demanded Rs 4.30 lakh but after some negotiations, the final amount was decided at Rs 3.30 lakh. “He asked the couple to get the money in an hour and told the two that his accomplices Jyoti

In his speech, Solih said that he was taking on the presidency at a time when the country is in a precarious financial situation. “The treasur y has endured a colossal blow owing to reckless mega development projects undertaken purely for political gain. Large-scale embezzlement and corruption has dwindled the coffers of the state by billions of rufiyaa,” he said.

The press statement said that Prime Minister Modi and President Solih discussed ways in which India can continue development partnership, particularly to help the new government in meeting its pledges to the people of the Maldives.

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to all... Whatever they decide will be acceptable to all,” he said, accusing the BJP of raising the CM issue for political reasons.

On whether there will be a new CM face other than him or Pilot, Gehlot said it will be the party high command’s decision.

The two-term ex-CM of Rajasthan also said the decision on who the next CM will be will not be hampered by the presence of the entire top state brass in elections. Asked why all state leaders were contesting in Rajasthan, unlike in Madhya Pradesh, he said it is a decision which the Congress president has taken, and he welcomed it.

“The politics in Rajasthan is different and the Congress leadership believes that all the leaders who wish to contest should do so,” Gehlot said.

“I want the party’s flag to fly high both in Rajasthan and across the country, as the present atmosphere is dangerous for the country and people want the Congress to return to power both in the state and at the Centre.”

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M u m ba i , N ov 1 8 (Agencies): The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra passed the Maratha Reservation Bill on Sunday. The report and bill pertaining to the Maratha reservation will likely be tabled during the Winter Session of the Legislative Assembly.

The Maharashtra government’s nod on the quota for Marathas comes months after massive protests by members of the community demanding reservation in education and jobs, with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led cabinet’s move being regarded as a potential gamechanger ahead of the state

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New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Congress stalwart from Rajasthan and former state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said Sunday he did not hold any position in priority and will abide by the decision the party high command takes on the issue of CM-ship.

Not ruling himself out of the race for the top post in the state should Congress win, Gehlot in an exclusive interview to PTI said he would be open to any role Congress president Rahul Gandhi assigns him in the interest of the party.

“I am ready for whatever role Congress president gives me. I am against any kind of lobbying for any position. I have never lobbied even when I faced dissidence as CM. If they (the high command) send me to Rajasthan in party interest, it will be their decision,” the powerful AICC general secretary said.

He said he is “more than satisfied” with his long political career as a five-time Lok Sabha MP, three time Union minister and ten-year Rajasthan chief minister.

“No post is a priority for me. I am more than

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otherwise, prima facie we will take it as that,” Punjab Director General of Police Suresh Arora told news agency PTI. The incident happened just eight kilometres from the Amritsar airport. Surinder Pal Singh Parmar, a senior officer, said the 15 injured have been taken to the hospital and the bodies

“forces of terror” destroy the hard earned peace.

He has announced Rs. 5 lakh for the victims of the Amritsar blast and free treatment for the injured.

“My condolences are with the families of those who lost their lives in this incident. It is an attempt to disturb peace in Punjab. All the security agencies are on high alert and coordinating with each other to maintain peace,” said Sunil Jakhar, Punjab Congress chief.

Delhi Chief Minister called it as a “cowardly attack”. “We strongly condemn it,” he tweeted. Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury said “this is a dangerous thing to happen”.

A few days ago, four persons had snatched an SUV at gunpoint near Madhopur in Pathankot district.

The men, who spoke in Punjabi, had booked the car from the Jammu taxi stand, police said. Army Chief Bipin Rawat had recently warned that attempts were being made to “revive insurgency” in Punjab and had urged people to stay alert.

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AMRITSAR, Nov 18 (Agencies): Three people were killed and several injured in a grenade attack at a prayer hall in Amritsar’s Rajasansi village on Sunday, the police said.

According to NDTV, eyewitnesses say that two men on a motorcycle, their faces covered, threw a grenade at the Nirankari Bhawan, where a religious ceremony was on at the time, and fled.

The attack took place amid a high alert that six to seven Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists had entered the state and were “planning to move towards Delhi”. While the police are analysing the CCTV footage and looking for clues to identify the attackers, they don’t rule out a terror angle.

“It (this incident) appears to have a terror angle. Because it is against a group (of people) and it is not against any individual.

There is no reason to throw a hand grenade on a group of people, so we will take it as a terrorist act. Till proven

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New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): The ongoing rift with the government is set to play out at the RBI’s crucial board meeting Monday, with the Finance Ministry nominees and some independent directors expected to take on Governor Urjit Patel and his team over issues ranging from MSME credit to the central bank’s reserves, though both sides are in favour of reaching a common ground.

While there have been reports and demands from some quarters for the Governor to step down, sources said Patel is unlikely to yield under pressure and will rather mount a strong defence of the central bank’s policies regarding stringent NPA recognition norms as well as measures taken to ease credit supply to MSMEs. Patel and his four deputies, who all are members of the RBI’s 18-member central board, will present a united front, while a few independent directors too are expected to support the central bank’s mission to clean up bank balance sheets, sources said.

The central board, headed by the RBI Governor, is expected to discuss issues mentioned in the agenda circulated to the board members in advance.

Off-agenda items can also be raised in the meeting, with the chair’s permission.

The RBI’s central board currently has 18 members, though the provision is that it can go up to 21.

The members include Governor Urjit Patel and his four deputies as ‘full-time official directors’, while the rest 13 have been nominated by the government, including two Finance Ministry officials -- Economic Affairs Secretary and Financial Services Secretary.

Sources said the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are looking to reach at an agreeable solution with respect to relaxation of the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework and easing of lending norms for the MSME sector.

If not in this board meeting, the issue of relaxation of PCA framework would reach a resolution in the next few weeks, they added.

As a result of the relaxation, some banks may come out of the PCA framework by the end of this fiscal.

Of the 21 state-owned banks, 11 are under the PCA framework, which imposes lending and other restrictions on weak lenders.

These are Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India, Corporation Bank, IDBI Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Dena Bank and Bank of Maharashtra.

The PCA framework kicks in when banks breach any of the three key regulatory trigger points - namely capital to risk weighted assets ratio, net non-performing assets (NPA) and return on assets (RoA).

Globally, PCA kicks in only when banks slip on a single parameter of capital adequacy ratio, and the government is in favour of this practice being adopted for the domestic banking sector as well.

The RBI is also expected to consider a special dispensation for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) which have been facing liquidity issues.

The government feels that the MSME sector -which employs about 12 crore people and plays a critical role in the economy -- needs some support after being impacted by demonetisation and implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

State-owned banks’ losses widened 3.5 times in Jul-Sep

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): State-owned banks saw their cumulative losses widen nearly three-and-ahalf times to Rs 14,716.2 crore in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal due to mounting bad loans.

These 21 public sector banks had posted a net loss of Rs 4,284.45 crore in the September quarter of 2017-18.

On a quarterly basis, however, their performance was somewhat better as they narrowed down their losses by about Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 14,716.2 crore in the said quarter from Rs 16,614.9 crore in April-June 2018.

Higher provisioning towards bad loans or nonperforming assets (NPAs) had impacted the balance sheets of these PSU lenders.

As per the financial results posted by them, the biggest loss was posted by scam-hit Punjab National Bank (PNB) Rs 4,532.35 crore in the September quarter of the current fiscal as against a profit of Rs 560.58 crore in the year-ago period.

PNB’s provisioning for bad loans and contingencies rose to Rs 9,757.90 crore for the quarter from Rs 2,440.79 crore a year ago.

Of this, the provisions for bad loans or NPAs were Rs 7,733.27 crore as against Rs

2,693.78 crore a year ago.

The India’s second largest PSU bank suffered huge losses after the detection of a massive fraud to the tune of nearly Rs 14,000 crore in March quarter this year, allegedly committed by diamond jewellery designer Nirav Modi and his associates. The bank had to make provisioning for the losses.

IDBI Bank posted a loss of Rs 3,602.50 crore and Allahabad Bank Rs 1,822.71 crore in the September quarter. IDBI Bank’s loss was Rs 197.84 crore in the year-ago quarter while Allahabad Bank had posted a profit of Rs 70.2 crore.

The narrowing of the cumulative net losses on quarter-on-quarter basis could be mainly attributed to good performance by State Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce.

SBI, which had incurred a net loss of Rs 4,875.85 crore in the June quarter, posted a profit of Rs 944.87 crore for JulySeptember. Oriental Bank of Commerce posted a profit of Rs 101.74 crore as against a net loss of Rs 393.21 crore in the June quarter of the current fiscal.

The combined loss of these 21 banks was Rs 62,681.27 crore in the quarter ending March 2018.

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7 of top 10 firms add Rs 70,867 crore in m-cap New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Seven of the 10 most valued Indian companies together added Rs 70,867 crore in market capitalisation last week, led by Reliance Industries (RIL).

RIL also regained the status of the most valued firm on Dalal Street, edging past India’s largest IT company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

The gainers’ list also included HDFC Bank, HUL, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank. On the other hand, TCS, ITC, and Infosys registered losses in their market capitalisation (m-cap) for the week ended Friday.

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate RIL saw a jump of Rs 21,646.06 crore in its valuation to Rs 7,14,668.54 crore.

The m-cap of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) rose Rs 3,939.66 crore to Rs 3,65,988.02 crore and that of HDFC soared Rs 12,192.45 crore to reach Rs 3,24,235.05 crore.

The market valuation of HDFC Bank surged Rs 13,385.01 crore to Rs 5,43,254.97 crore, SBI added Rs 6,514.95 crore to its valuation to reach Rs 2,59,080.78 crore and ICICI Bank gained Rs 7,520.86 crore to Rs 2,36,529.73 crore.

Govt looks to garner Rs 5,000 cr from CPSE share buybacks

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): The government expects to garner at least Rs.5,000 crore through share buyback offers of state-run companies, including Coal India, in the current fiscal, a Finance Ministry official said. Coal India, in which the government had earlier this month sold 3.18% stake to raise Rs.5,300 crore, has agreed to launch a share buyback early next year.

“Share buyback plans have been lined up with about eight companies, which will fetch at least Rs.5,000 crore. Coal India share buyback would happen in January,” the official told PTI. As many as six CPSEs have made regulatory filings to the stock exchanges for launching share buyback programmes, which could fetch the government a little over Rs.3,000 crore.

These companies are NHPC, BHEL, NALCO, NLC, Cochin Shipyard and KIOCL. Earlier in September, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) had discussed share buyback plans with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs).

The CPSEs have been asked to buy back the shares following the capi-

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It said the new jobs can be created in assembly, programming, testing and packaging (APTP) operations, among others.

The demand for mobile devices in the domestic market is now tapering and prompting a shift in focus from ‘Making in India for India’ to ‘Making in India for the world’, which needs policy support including 10 year tax holiday and reduction of various duties specially on capital goods that are used for mobile manufacturing, it said.

Since 2014, around 120 manufacturing units in the mobile manufacturing segment have come up with support of government policy and on the back of strong domestic market demand.

India produced 225 million mobile phones in 2017 worth USD 20 billion, with exports of

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“If India restricts itself to making mobile handsets and components only for India, it would be likely to manufacture only 450 million handsets and employ 18 lakh people for an industry worth around USD 80 billion by 2025,” the report said.

It recommended change in current policies around taxes, labour laws and e-waste for orientation of industry towards the overseas market and to attract core manufacturing processes of leading global brands.

“Just in the Apple supplier eco-system over 30 suppliers with annual revenues greater than USD 1 billion have set up manufacturing operations in China. The top 15 component suppliers earned over USD 80 billion in annual revenues in 2016 alone, on a capex investment of around USD 96 billion since 2007,” the report said.

According to the data, the phased manufacturing program of the government attracted 51 component manufacturing units in 2016 but only 10 units were set up in 2017.

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As part of the performance audit, the CAG looks at programmes, systems and activities to check if they are in accordance with the principles of econ-

New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Mobile handset companies have sought a 10-year tax holiday along with regulatory reforms to focus on exports that can enable the industry to grow by over 11-fold to USD 230 billion by 2025, an ICEA-McKinsey report submitted to the government said.

“If India extends its ambitions to the export market, it could manufacture around 1,250 million handsets by 2025. This could fire up an industry worth around USD 230 billion and create more than 47 lakh jobs in the process,” the joint report

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nism, ease of payment of taxes and the impact on the economic activity, the sources told.

The CAG team has already visited the GST Commissionerates in major states to get clarity on the functioning of the new

omy and whether there is any scope for further improvement.

The performance audit will not take into account revenue collections.

Its focus would primarily be on the implementation aspect of GST, which has subsumed 17 local taxes.

Tagged as the biggest tax reform since Independence, GST has faced some teething problems in the initial months of its implementation with the GST Network unable to take load of last minute monthly return filing rush.

Also, there were hiccups with respect to refunds to be claimed by exporters as well as excessive transitional credit claims.

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NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (PTI): The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is conducting performance audit of GST and is likely to finalise its report soon. The performance audit report on implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) could be tabled in Parliament as early as in the forthcoming Winter session beginning December 11, according to sources.

The CAG is auditing the functioning of the new indirect tax regime since its implementation on July 1, 2017.

The audit aspect would include registration, refund, input tax credit, transition credit mecha-

tal restructuring guidelines set out by DIPAM on May 27, 2016.

As per the guidelines, CPSEs having net worth of at least Rs.2,000 crore and cash and bank balance of above Rs.1,000 crore have to mandatorily go in for share buyback.

It had also asked every CPSE to analyse in the first board meeting after the closure of a financial year the cash and bank balance, expansion plans, borrowing plans, net worth and market value of shares and explore option for buying back of shares.

Share buybacks offer a route for companies to return some wealth to their shareholders, while potentially boosting their stock prices. In a share buyback, a company will absorb or retire the repurchased shares, and rename them as treasury stock.

Buying back stock is also a route to make a business look more attractive to investors. By reducing the number of outstanding shares, a company’s earnings per share ratio is automatically increased.So far in the current fiscal, the government has raised over Rs.15,000 crore through minority stake sale in CPSEs as well as Bharat-22 ETF. The budgeted target for disinvestment has been set at Rs.80,000 crore.

FPIs invest over $1 bn so far in November New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI): Foreign investors have pumped in nearly Rs 8,285 crore into the Indian capital markets so far this month, after pulling out hefty funds in October, due to fall in crude oil prices, recovery in rupee and improvement in the liquidity situation.

The recent infusion comes following a net outflow of more than Rs 38,900 crore in October, which was the steepest withdrawal in nearly two years.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had pulled out over Rs 21,000 crore from the capital markets (both equity and debt) in September.

Before that, they had put in Rs 7,500 crore in July and August.

According to depositories data, FPIs infused Rs 3,862 crore in the equity markets during November 1-16, and Rs 4,423 crore in the debt market, taking the total to Rs 8,285 crore (USD 1.14 billion).

Himanshu Srivastava, Senior Analyst Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Adviser India, attributed the latest inflow to fall in crude prices, recovery in rupee against the dollar and improvement in the liquidity situation.

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‘Getting rid of me won’t help Brexit’ L o n d o n, N ov 1 8 (Agencies): Theresa May has told her critics that getting rid of her as PM would not make delivering Brexit any easier.

According to BBC, May, who has been facing calls for a no-confidence vote from some of her MPs since her draft plan for leaving the EU was published on Wednesday, said ousting her would “create uncertainty”.

She said the threshold of 48 letters - to trigger a noconfidence vote - had not been reached “as far as I know”.

Jeremy Corbyn said Labour could get a better deal in time for Brexit.

There has been widespread criticism of the draft withdrawal ag reement reached between the UK and the EU, which is set be signed off at a special summit next week.

There is also doubt over whether it can win the approval of the House of Commons, with opposition parties - including Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party - opposing it.

Some cabinet ministers are also believed to be still trying to change its

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wording.

Mrs May told Sky News’s Ridge on Sunday it had been a “tough week” but that she would not be distracted.

“Politics is a tough business and I’ve been in it for a long time,” she said.

Asked whether Sir Graham Brady - chairman of the backbench 1922 committee - had received the 48 letters needed to trigger a confidence vote in her leadership, she replied: “As far as I know, no - it has not.”

And in a warning to those pushing for a change of leader, she said: “It is not going to make the negotiations any easier and it won’t change the parliamentary arithmetic.”

The 585-page with-

drawal agreement - which was published alongside a far shorter document setting out what the UK and EU’s future relationship could look like - has triggered resignations from the cabinet include that of Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab.

Mrs May said negotiations were still taking place to put more detail into the future deal proposals, saying it was this part that “delivers on the Brexit vote”.

Mr Raab, meanwhile, told the Sunday Times the UK should not allow itself to be “bullied”, and must be prepared to walk away from negotiations if necessary.

He said if a deal could not be closed “on reasonable terms we need to be very honest with the country that

we will not be bribed and blackmailed or bullied, and we will walk away”.

He also warned against looking “like we’re afraid of our own shadow”.

“I think there is one thing that is missing and that is political will and resolve,” he said. “I am not sure that message has ever landed.”

The draft document sets out the terms of the UK’s departure, including details such as how much money will be paid to the EU, details of the transition period and citizens’ rights.

Both the UK and the EU want to avoid a hard Northern Ireland border so they agreed to include in the deal a “backstop” - or back-up plan - in case they cannot reach a long-term trade agreement which does this.

T h i s wo u l d m e a n Northern Ireland would stay more closely aligned to some EU rules, which critics say is unacceptable.

And the UK would not be able to leave the backstop without the EU’s consent.

Tory MP Zac Goldsmith, the party’s London mayoral candidate in 2016, has revealed he has sent a letter.

Sirisena’s all-party crisis talks fail to end political stalemate in Lanka Colombo, Nov 18 (PTI): An all-party meeting called by Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena failed to make any breakthrough on Sunday to end the raging political crisis set off by his controversial decision to remove prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last month.

The crisis er upted when President Sirisena suddenly announced on October 26 that he had sacked prime minister Wickremesinghe and installed ex-strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa in his place.

Sirisena later dissolved Parliament, almost 20 months before its term was to end, and ordered snap election. The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned President Sirisena’s decision to dissolve Parliament and halted the preparations for snap polls on January 5.

The crisis talks came after Sri Lanka’s parliament witnessed unprecedented violence as lawmakers threw furniture and chilli powder at each other. The lawmakers on Friday ap-

California wildfires death toll reaches 78

San Francisco, Nov 18 (IANS): The death toll from the devastating wildfires in California has increased to 78 with 1,276 people still unaccounted for, authorities said.

As of Saturday evening, there were 76 deaths and 9,700 homes destroyed as a result of the 149,000acre Camp Fire in Norther n Califor nia, which started on November 8, according to the Butte County Sheriff ’s Office.

A second blaze in Southern California called the Woolsey Fire started northwest of Los Angeles also on November 8 and has been moving toward the Pacific Coast. It has killed at least two people and destroyed 483 struc-

Donald Trump visits a neighborhood impacted by the Wolsey Fire. (AP/PTI) tures. The Camp Fire covers an area north of state capital Sacramento that is the size of Chicago, reports The Washington post.

Firefighters said on Saturday that slightly more than 50 per cent of the fire

has been contained.

No wildfire in California’s history has done more damage than the Camp Fire. It burned down the forest town of Paradise.

On Saturday, Presid e n t D o n a l d Tr u m p

toured fire-damaged areas in Northern and Southern California and said it was “very sad to see, but we’re all going to work together”.

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decisions that he suggested were at least partly to blame for the disaster, even though the fires were considered to be more related to a record drought, high winds and a changing climate. Trump however, provided a reassuring note, saying, “you’ve got the federal government” at the ready.

California Governor Jerry Brown accompanied Trump and told the media that the state’s requests were being answered.

Trump drew wide criticism for a tweet last week blaming the wildfires on “gross mismanagement” of California timberlands and threatening to hold back federal funding from the Democrat-led state.

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proved a second vote of no confidence against Rajapaksa but Sirisena refused to accept it, saying his advice was not followed.

Sirisena on Sunday called an all-party meeting which ended without making breakthrough, Wickremsinghe’s United National Party (UNP) said.

This was the first time that Sirisena, Wickremsinghe and Rajapaksa met face to face since the crisis erupted on October 26.

Wickremesinghe has maintained that his sacking

by Sirisena was unconstitutional and illegal and he was still the prime minister.

“We placed our cards on the table. We told Rajapaska that if the Speaker’s rulings are wrong, they

can move a motion to challenge it and get it passed.

Response from President Sirisena was nil,” Lakshman Kiriella, a senior UNP leader, said after talks which lasted for over 2 hours.

“We told President we have the majority. We are in a position to present the affidavits we signed,” Ajith P Perera, another UNP leader said.

The JVP or the People’s Liberation Front stayed away from Sunday’s meeting. The party in a letter to Sirisena said that he was the creator of the crisis so he should end it. The party said it had no reason to attend the meeting.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, who on Wednesday announced there is no prime minister or government following a no-confidence motion against disputed prime minister Rajapaksa, also boycotted the meeting.

Sirisena and Jayasuriya are at loggerheads ever since Jayasuriya decided to summon parliament on November 14 despite Sirisena’s dissolution of the the assembly to hold fresh elections.

18 Syrian troops killed in attack by militants M o s c ow, N ov 1 8 (IANS): At least 18 Syrian servicemen were killed in an attack by militants in the Syrian province of Latakia, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation said on Saturday. Illegal armed formations attacked outskirts of the cities of Aleppo and Hama, as well as the localities of Tall Alush in Aleppo province and Safsara in Latakia province over the past day, the center said in a statement published by the Russian Defence Ministry.

“As a result of the attack in Safsara in Latakia province, 18 Syrian servicemen were killed and one Syrian serviceman was wounded,” it said, Xinhua news agency reported.

The center called on leaders of the militants in the Idlib de-escalation zone to cease hostilities and move toward a peaceful settlement. Meanwhile, humanitarian missions were carried out during this period, with 450 food sets distributed among residents in a settlement in the Dei ez-Zor province and a ton of bread sent to a district to the south of Aleppo, it said.

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JERUSALEM, Nov 18 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : I s r a e l i Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he was heading into a meeting with his top coalition partner in a “last effort” to prevent the collapse of his government, which has been rocked by the resignation of its defense minister over a cease-fire agreement with Gaza militants.

A c c o r d i n g t o Fox News, speaking at his weekly Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said it would be unwise to embark on a divisive election campaign during such a sensitive time for Israeli security. He said he would try to convince Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and his centrist Kulanu party to stay in the fold.

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“It would be both unnecessary and incorrect to go to elections. We remember well what happened when elements inside the coalitions took down Likud governments in 1992 and in 1999,” he said, noting the past two elections in which the Labor Party came to power.

“We need to do ev-

erything we can to prevent repeating these mistakes,” he added.

The sudden coalition crisis was sparked by the resignation of Israel’s hardline Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, who had demanded a far stronger response last week to the most massive wave of rocket attacks on Israel since the 2014 Israel-Hamas war.

He alleges the truce will put southern Israel under a growing threat from Hamas, similar to that posed to northern Israel by Lebanon’s heavily armed Hezbollah group. The departure of Lieberman and his Yisrael Beitenu party leaves the coalition with a one-seat majority in the 120-member parliament.

Govt shutdown if no funds China slams Pence; says no country in debt trap because of BRI for border wall: Trump

the relevant country is that instead of pointing fingers at others, it would be better to match its deeds with its words and truly treat all countries, big or small, as equals,” she said.

Pence and Chinese President Xi Jinping traded barbs in speeches at the APEC summit on Saturday.

“Know that the US offers a better option. We don’t drown our partners in a sea of debt, we don’t coerce, compromise your independence. We do not offer constricting belt or a one-way road,” Pence told the APEC meet.

In a speech to business leaders, Xi said the BRI initiative was not a “trap” and there was no “hidden agenda”.

Touted as Xi’s ambitious project, the BRI initiative focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe. Xi also lashed out at “America First” trade protectionism, saying it was a “short-sighted approach” that was “doomed to failure”.

Congress passed a shorterterm spending bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, among other agencies, until December 7. At a White House event in August, Trump said he was looking for about $5 billion for the wall to cover this fiscal year, which some Democrats have already said they would vote against.

Trump also said on Saturday that the US military will remain at the USMexico border “as long as necessary”, suggesting that the 5,900 troops deployed to the border could stay there past December 15, the scheduled end of the mission.

The President also touted the “tremendous military force” assigned to the border mission in Texas, Arizona and California, lauding the troops for building “great fences”. “They built great fences. They built a very powerful fence, a different kind of a fence, but very powerful. The fence is fully manned,” he said.

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We, the Student's Council Mount Mary College Chümoukedima with immense pride and honour congratulate Miss Kawimaningsiliu, D/o Shri Athungo Khuvung of B.A 2nd Semester student of Mount Mary College for bringing laurel during Miss ANCSU Pageant contest and crowned as the winner of Miss ANCSU held on 16th Nov. 2018 at Dimapur Government College, Dimapur.

The SCMMC encourage even in the days to come and best wishes for her future endeavour in the field of beauty pageant.

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Beijing, Nov 18 (PTI): China on Sunday hit back at US Vice President Mike Pence for accusing it of luring developing nations into a debt trap through the loans Beijing offers for infrastructure, asserting that not a single country has been “mired in debt” because of cooperation with it.

Pence in his combative address at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit in Papua New Guinea on Saturday said China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is saddling developing countries with loans they cannot afford.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying sharply criticised Pence’s remarks.

“Not a single developing country has been mired in debt difficulties because of its cooperation with China,” she said in a statement.

“On the contrary, their cooperation with China has helped them enhance their capacity for self-driven development and improved their people’s livelihood,” she said. “Our advice for

Washington, Nov 18 (IANS): US President Donald Trump told the media at the White House here that this would be a “good time” for a government shutdown if he doesn’t get funding from Congress for his border wall.

“I think probably, if I was ever going to do a shutdown over border security, when you look at the caravans, when you look at the mess, when you look at the people coming in, this would be a very good time to do a shutdown,” CNN quoted Trump as saying on Saturday.

Trump added, however, that he didn’t think a shutdown would “be necessary, because I think the Democrats will come to their senses”.

Congress averted a government shutdown in September by passing a massive spending bill to fund a large portion of the government.

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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Papua New Guinea’s PM Peter O’Neill, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, and US VP Mike Pence.

China’s famed BRI involving over USD 900 billion investments building in infrastructure projects like roads and ports became controversial after Beijing acquired Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port in a USD 1.2 billion debt swap deal on 99 years’ lease.

Following this Malaysia’s Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad after his victory in recent elections cancelled USD 22 billion worth of Chinese loans and projects asserting that his country cannot afford such a huge debt.

Also the Maldives’s new President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who took over power on Saturday, stated that the finances of his country are in precarious condition after it raked up huge Chinese loans for infrastructure projects.

China’s investment under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) came under criticism in Pakistan too over the concerns of massive debt burden despite the two nations’ close relations.

A l s o, Pa p u a N ew Guinea, the host of the APEC summit has come under severe criticism from its politicians for accepting huge Chinese loans.

Gary Juffa, the governor of Oro province and the leader of an opposition party in Papua New Guinea parliament warned there was a risk of becoming a colony of China arguing that local people were not benefitting from infrastructure projects built under the BRI.

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Atsungba Sangtam is Mr. Kohima 2018

Kanye donates money to family Naga students participate of security guard killed by police in Hindi language drama

R (Left to right) 1st runner up Kelezol Tetso, Mr Kohima Atsungba Sangtam and 2nd runner up Kewezol Chido.

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n a dapper, style and eloquence Atsungba Sangtam was declared as the first ever Mr. Kohima 2018, Kelezol Tetso and Kewezol Chido were the 1st and 2nd runners up respectively.

The Femina Miss India Nagaland 2018 Ruopfuzhano Whiso made a special appearance.

The panel of judges

were Mele Pucho PR, director BASN, Opang Jamir fashion model & assistant editor of The Northeast Window Magazine, Tiaren Jamir general secy. BASN and Atheli Zhimomi director of REN. The host for the show was Asangla Jamir and Pangli Konyak, makeup and hair by Johnny D'

Ascoli.

The subtitle winners were: Mangoulen Mr. Physic; Kewezolo Chido Mr. Popularity; Atsungba Mr. Personality; Sademkaba Imchen The Northeast Window Readers' Choice Award.

The event was organized by Meraki Entertainment with the president Thritong.

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apper Kanye West was deeply moved by a story of the killing of a Chicago security guard and donated $150,000 to his family.

West heard the story of Jemel Roberson -- who was gunned down by police after stopping a drunken man with a gun -- and wanted to do whatever he could to lessen the burden on his family, reports tmz. com The rapper donated $150,000 to Roberson’s family Friday, the goal originally placed on a GoFundMe account for Roberson’s family was $10,000.

Nominees of 10th Music Awards of Nagaland feat. Angeu - Champion (Jam Studio 11) Rock (Metal/Heavy): Atemer Walling- Crazy love (Wave Recording), Hailinator - For a reason (Tribes Music & Media Lab), Winterwind - Freedom to our land (Music Bakery) Pop: Aosunep Jamir -Good old times (Music Bakery), Atto A Achumi -All night long (Clef Ensemble), Dieze Sothu -Worth it (Infinite Records Kohima), Imcha Imchen -Moving on (Imchen Brothers Records), Khekiho Yeptho -Cherish this moment (New Life Studio) Kubanglung Pamei -Away (Element Indie), Lindi Nienu- Chasing the new (Dezo Thira Home Studio), Maongtemsu Pongener -Past memories (Element Indie), Renbeni Odyuo -Wildfire (Element Indie and Tsali Sangtam -LOL (Tribes Music & Media Lab) Rap/Hiphop: M o k o Koz a - H e a l (Home Studio), Sudu RhaxDon't let go (Dream Music Studio), Sudu Rhax -T-shirt (Dream Music Studio), Tensawati Lemtur -Through the nights (Kauso Entertainment) and Ruopfukuolie Chutso -In your hand (Jam Studio 11) Folk/Fusion Ato Yim & Sune p Lemtur -Sound of inspira-

tion (Crystal Sound & Media 24 Studio), Jano nyekha - My day (Nyekha Studio), Muno Shiu- Apa atsüojin Nai lüsong (Black & White Studio), Renbeni Odyuo Zayi zayi le (Element Indie), Temsumongba Ozukum Shilangang (Tribes Music & Media Lab), Tsali Sangtam -Inü nü mütre (Tribes Music & Media Lab) and Zekuosa Zhale- Loziko pfhe sinyü (Rewire Studio) Instrumental: Bendang Jamir -My journey Aseu Chadi (Home Studio), Robert Aley -Dreaming of a better world (Music Bakery), Robert Aley -Impossibilities beyond belief (Music Bakery) and Sunep Lemtur -The beautiful dawn (Media 24 Studio) EDM: Abemo Kyong -Take off (MIXclefs), D-Boy - Feel it (Dream Beats Production), DJ Lil' Bomb -Dance with me tonight (FL Studio 11), DJ Lil' Bomb -Summer feels (FL Studio 11), Ina - Feels like home (Home Studio), Ina -Twilight years (Home Studio) and Oziht -Nirvana (Home Studio) EDM with Vocals: Vecülü Rhakho -The stor y I know (Nyekha Studio), Honya Yanlem Caught in the middle (Music Bakery), Imti Mong, Azha & Aloi- Twenties love (Home Studio) and Muno Shiu- Let your beauty shine

(Black & white studio) Hindi/local dialects: Atemer Walling - Akenchajen Wave Recording), Hentick Konyak - Ilomi (Tribes Music & Media Lab), Nahyoh Wenkhuhum- Kenpu Wanglam (Tribes Music & Media Lab), Nahyoh Wenkhuhum- Tao Naha (Tribes Music & Media Lab) and N. K. Naga - Humsafar (Media 24 Studio) Awards will be presented to the best song in each category listed above as decided by the judging panel. Awards will also be given away in technical categories such as Best Music Video, Best Video Director, Best Sound Engineer, Best Producer and Best Lyricist.

The award for song of the year will go to the nomination which secures the highest points based on “Likes” and “Shares” on the MAN Facebook page and number of views on the MAN Youtube channel.

Roberson was working security at a bar On sunday around 4 a.m. where several drunk customers were ordered out.

One of those customers returned to the bar a short time later with a gun and opened fire.

Reports say Roberson returned fire, subdued the gunman and held him at gunpoint until police arrived. But when the police officer got to the scene, he shot Roberson, killing him.

West has spent a lot of time in Chicago over the last few months.

As for Roberson, reports say he was working extra shifts at the bar in order to have some extra money to provide for his son at Christmas.

His killing is still under investigation.

(IANS)

or the overall development and to enhance the skills of the students, National Integration Camp – Ek Bharat Shrastha Bharat was held from October 31 to November 2 at New Delhi, where Kendriya Vidyalaya Kohima bagged the first prize of national theatre competition. This is the first time that a Vidyalaya under Tinsukia region has achieved such a successful achievement. It is

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eteran actor, theatre personality and advertising guru Alyque Padamsee died here on Saturday morning, family sources said. He was 90.

He had been ailing since sometime before he breathed his last at around 5.30 a.m. at a private hospital.

He is survived by two former wives and a former partner and four children, besides other relatives, several of them prominent names in the glamour and entertainment industry.

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also the first time that a Vidyalaya from Nagaland had acquired such a great success at National level, including Naga students participating in Hindi language drama.

The representatives from the Kendriya Vidyalaya Kohima are Shive Kumar Sharma (IX), Abhay Thakur (IX), Visisuto Mekro (IX), Anisha Gautam (VIII), Shreya Jakhmola (VIII), Mariam Limbu (VIII),

etallica have revealed they are donating $100,000 from their own charitable foundation to help relief efforts after California was devastated by some of the worst wildfires in the state’s history.

As the devastation continues across California, stars including Dave Grohl and Lady Gaga have attempted to play their part by providing food and supplies for both people affected by the blaze and the fire crews that are tirelessly working in an attempt to control it.

Now, Metallica have confirmed that they are donating $50,000 to two foundations that are providing relief and supplies to those affected across the state.

A Facebook post from the band’s All My Hands Foundation confirms: “Sadly once again communities in California are experiencing historically devastating wild fires in both the Northern and Southern parts of the state.

“All Within My Hands has made a $50,000 donation each to the North Valley

Cheweteu Kapfo (VI). Music teacher Ankit Rajput directed and produced the drama of the competition.

T h e w i n n e r s we r e awarded the prestigious trophy along with the certificate from New Delhi and the school, Moreover, Sarabjit Singh DIG & VMC chairman, CRPF Camp Lerie Hills Kohima felicitated the winners at the school premises on November 14 for their crowning glory.

Community Foundation and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation; both agencies provide service to victims at evacuation centers and other much needed relief.

“We would like to encourage you to join us in supporting those in need and our first responders in any way you can by donating money, non-perishable food, clothing and other supplies or by giving your time volunteering or providing temporary housing.

Every little bit helps.”

Last week, the likes of Katy Perry, Rod Stewart and Neil Young also criticised Donald Trump for his response to the fires, after the US President suggested that it was caused by “forest mismanagement.”

He also implied that he would take funding away from those dealing with the fires, unless they “remedy” the situation.

Perry responded via Twitter, saying: “This is an absolutely heartless response.

There aren’t even politics involved. Just good American families losing their homes as you tweet, evacuating into shelters.”

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his year has seen a huge increase in the number of entries to the Music Awards of Nagaland. After screening, the following 60 entries have been nominated in various genres of the 10th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland: Gospel: Beyond Sunday- Grace (Element Indie), Hiyalo Kath -When will we ever lear n (Clef Ensemble), Khekiho Yeptho- You'll be alright (New Life Studio), Powerfaith - Contemplation (Clef Ensemble), Renpi Kikon -I run to you (Richa Productions, Kma) and Storyline - We are lost (Home Studio) Gospel (local dialects): Chipanger- Yongyar (Clef Ensemble), Temsu David Aichanger - Tebenjem lanur ka (Tribes Music & Media Lab) and Zekuosa Zhale -Kekhriethuo Apuo (AO's Home Studio) Rock (Alt/ Indie): Annie's OK- Aplomb (Jam Studio 11), Atemer Walling -So completely (Wave Recording), Beyond Sunday- Grace (Element Indie), Dream MagnificentChosen one (Nyekha Studio), Dream MagnificentHola (Nyekha- Studio), Mad as March- Human (Jam Studio 11), Magic Street -Heaven in you (Basement Studio), Muno Shiu

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Wishing the happiest and blessed couple

Mr. S. Azio Kithan & Mrs. Alice Murry

all the very best on their 50th year of togetherness. God bless you both and fill your life with more love, compassion and happiness.

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OFFICE OF THE SUMI TOTIMI HOHO, DEE AREA

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Beloved Wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren & great grandchildren

With immense pride and pleasure, we The Sumi Totimi Hoho, DEE Area congratulates Miss Aka Achumi, D/o Ahuto Achumi on being crowned MISS SUMI 2018.

Wish you God's blessing & success in your future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Khekali Yepthomi Kaholi Zhimomi President, STH DEE Area Gen. Secy., STH DEE Area

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The Lord has been gracious to our beloved father Mr. Limayanger Changki and has led him through a hundred years. As we look back, our hearts are filled with immense joy and gratitude, and we give all glory and honor to our heavenly father.

Dearest Abao, you are a pillar of wisdom and strength to us. Your strong faith, truthfulness and patience are and will continue to be an inspiration for us. As we join you today to celebrate this great milestone in your life, our prayer for you is May our loving God continue to keep you strong and healthy all the days of your life.

We love you. Happy Birthday!

The Department of Horticulture, Tuensang organized an exposure cum study tour for the field staffs and farms incharge to Kiphire, Phek, Kohima, Peren, Dimapur & Mokokchung.

In a press release , DHO Tuensang Shri. Imotemjen stated that the main objective of the tour was to expose the field staffs to different agro climatic conditions within the state, to have first hand information on the successful cultivation of various fruits & vegetables in different district of the state and also to experience the status of the different district within the state. The team visited NBCC Apple orchard at Thanamir, Kiphire, Progressive banana plantation at Longmatra, Kiphire, HRF Pfutsero in Phek, commercial cultivation of kiwi in Pfutsero, cabbage cultivation at Vegetable village, Zhavame, SHN and dream dragon fruit farm at Shitovi, Dimapur and COE, Yisemyong, mokokchung. The DHO & team, Tuensang appreciate and thank the Director of Horticulture, Dr. Elithung Lotha for his approval and encouragement for this tour.

IMNUKSUNGBA, Asst. Horticulture Officer, Tuensang: Nagaland.

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Jordan beat India 2-1 in friendly

Players fight for the ball during an international friendly match between India and Jordan.

Amman, Nov 18 (PTI): India went down 1-2 to Jordan in an international football friendly on Saturday, an improved secondhalf performance failing to salvage a draw for the visitors.

This was a climb down for Stephen Constantine’s men weeks after holding World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi’s higherranked China to a goalless

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stalemate.

The 97th ranked India, though, were without their talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri, who was ruled out of the game due to an injury.

The journey to the Jordan capital from New Delhi was also far from smooth for the Indian players, many of whom were left stranded at Kuwait City airport as flash floods in

this part of the world disturbed the flight schedule.

Goalkeeper cum captain Amer Shafi put Jordan ahead with a free goal in the 25th minute.

Thanks to the howler from India custodian Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who failed to read the bounce of his counterpart’s shot from the other end of the pitch, Jordan led 1-0 at the break.

Ehsan Haddad consolidated Jordan’s position and made it 2-0 with his 58th-minute strike.

Coming on as a substitute for Jackiechand Singh, debutant Nishu Kumar pulled one back for the visitors when he found the net from a close range in the 61st minute. That was only his second touch of the game.

While he goofed up to concede the game’s first goal at the King Abdullah International Stadium, Gurpreet also saved a penalty in the 10th minute.

India’s number one goalkeeper dived to his right to deny Baniatiyeh.

While India upped their game after the break, the first half action was eventful, as it included a missed penalty, one booking and a howler by India captain Sandhu.

The game against the 112th ranked Jordan was in preparation for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Okuhara wins Hong Kong Open title Hong Kong, Nov 18 (Agencies): Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara said her triumph over a determined Ratchanok Intanon in Sunday’s Hong Kong Open final is a massive confidence boost ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

Both players were hungry for the win, drawing level 13 times in the second game before the sixth-ranked Okuhara beat the Thai, a former world champion, 21-19, 2422 in 64 minutes.

“This match is very important for me,” she said afterwards.

Okuhara went on to say that she would spend the next year working to secure her place at next year’s Olympics alongside world number two Akane Yamaguchi, who Intanon beat in three games in the quarter-finals.

Sunday was Okuhara’s last game of the tournament before next month’s World Tour finals in China.

Women’s World T20: India beat Australia

Georgetown, Nov 18 (IANS): India continued their winning momentum as they outclassed Australia by 48 runs in Group B match of the ICC Women’s World T20 here on Saturday.

India displayed an allround effort to register their fourth victory in as many games.

Chasing 167/8, Australia never looked in contention as they lost regular wickets to bundle out for 119 in 19.4 overs.

Ellyse Perry was the highest scorer for Australia with 39 runs in 28 balls.

Ashleigh Gardner (20) andABeth Mooney (19) also got tg the starts but failed to covert it into a big knocks.

For India, Anuja Patil took three wickets while Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav and Poonam Yadav took two wickets each.

Earlier, opener Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s knock helped India women post 167/8 before suffering a

India’s Smriti Mandhana plays a shot during the Women’s World T20 cricket match against Australia. (PTI)

batting collapse.

While Smriti smashed 83 runs off just 55 deliveries, Harmanpreet contributed 43 runs to take their side to a good total.

The Indian eves kept on losing wickets at regularly but it was the 68-run partnership between the Indian skipper and the opener which took them to a fighting total in their last

group game, as India have already booked a semi-final berth.

For Australia, medium pacer Ellyse Perry scalped three wickets for just 16 runs.

Brief score: India 167/8 (Smriti Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet Kaur 43; Ellyse Perry 3/16) vs Australia 119/10 (AEllyse Perry39; Anuja Patil 3/15)

Ronaldo still very much part Case Premier League: Natak FC consolidate top position of Portugal team, says coach Wins for Ruboo United, FC Joga Bonito and Nizams FC

Cristiano Ronaldo

Milan, Nov 18 (Agencies): Portugal coach Fernando Santos insisted Saturday that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key part of his national team despite being left out of his Nations League squad, after the European champions became the first team to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner spent much

of last month vehemently denying allegations of rape and was dropped by Santos for the Nations League internationals amid accusations by former model Kathryn Mayorga that Ronaldo raped her in 2009, just before he joined Real Madrid from Manchester United.

“There are no questions to ask. Ronaldo is part of this team, just read

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the post he wrote today,” said Santos, referring to the message the Juventus player sent to wish his teammates good luck via Twitter.

Portugal booked their ticket to the semi-finals next June after holding Italy to a 0-0 draw at the San Siro on Saturday.

They progressed top of Group A3 with one match to play, dashing Italy’s hopes in the process.

“The qualification confirms the quality of our football,” said Santos.

“I thought it would be a great match and instead especially in the first half we had a lot of difficulties.

After the break I explained to them what was happening, and the game became more balanced.”

Portugal host relegated Poland in three days in Guimaraes, in a match that has no significance for either side.

But Santos insisted, “The final match against Poland will be important because it will be on front of our public, who are always with us. We have to play well and to win.”

Dimapur, Nov 18 (NPN): A motivated Natak FC side defeated CASE FC 1 – 0 at 1st NAP Ground to cement their position at the top of the CASE Premier League Season 4 which is heading for the winter break.

The home team started off by pressing CASE high up the pitch and took advantage early in the 2nd minute of the game. Defender Neibu came dribbling down from the backline and placed a deep ball for Pokhotso who broke his marker to gently lob the ball over CASE custodian Solo.

In the second half, CASE attacking midfielder Temsu had a vicious shot on target, however Natak custodian Tiasunep was quick on his feet to pounce on the shot to steer it away from goal. It was a hard-fought battle for both sides although CASE FC enjoyed most of the possession but the Nataks held on well to secure the win and three points.

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24 points while CASE FC is at sixth position with 9 points.

Meanwhile, Nizams FC fired thrice to defeat Trinity Sporting. Needing wins to close the gap on league leaders Natak FC, the match got off to a high-octane start with both teams having equal possession of the ball in the initial 10 minutes. The game sprung to life in the 11th minute as Gigin of Trinity netted a beautiful goal. Nizams came back strongly and equalized after just two minutes from the boots of Vito. Nizams thereafter took control of midfield and scored their second goal before the break with a wonderfully created chance for Ravi who slotted the ball into the net. Second half saw Nizams creating chance after chance but were wasteful in attack.

In the later part of the match, Trinity defended resolutely but could not prevent a third goal as Ravi scored a sublime goal following some tactical interchange of passes, end-

ing the game at 3 – 1. The Nizams are placed fourth with 16 points and Trinity third with 18 points behind Sporting Union.

In the other matches, Dr. Lipok’s late goal helped FC Joga Bonito beat Sporting Union and secure three important points. Second placed Sporting Union started the match against FC Joga Bonito needing a win to keep pace with league leaders. And they were fortunate to go ahead via a penalty. Ekonthung converted the spot kick, sending Joga goalie Toshimongba the wrong way.

The second half saw a more resurgent setup by the Joga attackers as Limaonger equalised from just outside the D-box. Both teams went looking for the winner, but it was Joga Bonito who took the lead after a sublime through-ball from midfield to striker Dr.Lipok who made no mistake and slotted the ball past the keeper.

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The face-off between the two bottom teams ended in a 4 - 3 win for Ruboo United as a late goal from Suneper ended all hopes for the Super Strikers to secure a win. The first goal of the match was scored

by Ruboo United’s Mangkholen in the 8th minute. Within two minutes, Kenen took the tally to 2 - 0 for Ruboo. The match took a U-turn as Super Strikers responded with three consecutive goals. Skipper Vayu’s overhead kick inside the box ensured the first goal for the Strikers while Kezevituo equalized in the 32nd minute. By the 40th minute, Michael’s goal had taken the scoreline to 2 - 3 in favour of Super Strikers. The lead

was however short lived, as Mangkholen equalized for Ruboo with his second goal. It was heartbreak for the Strikers in the dying minutes as Suneper’s late goal put Ruboo in the lead, with no time left for the Strikers to respond.

Despite the win, Ruboo United failed to move up the table as they remain seventh in the league with 8 points while Super Strikers remain at the bottom of the table with no points.

Match day 9 was the last match of the year as CASE Premier League will head into the winter break and will resume in the first week of February 2019. There are five matches remaining to be played after the scheduled break.

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Mary Kom in quarters; Sarita bows out New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS): Veteran boxer M.C. Mary Kom entered the quarter-finals while Sarita Devi lost her bout to crash out of the World Women’s Boxing Championship here on Sunday.

Mar y registered a unanimous 5:0 win over Kazakhstan’s Aigerim Kassenayeva in the flyweight category (48kg).

Sarita, on the other hand, lost by a 2:3 split decision to Ireland’s Kellie Anne Harrington in the lightweight 60kg category to bow out.

Apart from Mar y, Manisha Moun, Lovlina Borgohain and Bhagyabati Kachari all marched into the quarterfinals on the fourth day of the championships.

In the first match, Mar y started the first round on a positive note, landing a few punches and jabs without taking much risk.

The second round saw Mary displaying some attacking game. The veteran Indian boxer landed some powerful punches to take a much needed advantage.

In the third round, Aigerim tried to bounce back but it was too late as in the first two rounds she

India’s Mary Kom (blue) fights against Aigerim Kassenayeva of Kazakhstan in the women’s light flyweight 48 kg category at AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. (PTI)

could not match the pace of the Indian boxer.

Mary will take on Wu Yu of China in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Talking after the bout, Mary said, “Anything can happen in a boxing bout.

The country and the fans want a gold from me and I will give my best and try to win a gold.”

“There was a bit of pressure as it was my first bout of the tournament.

I have been handling the pressure of expectation from the people of my country for the last 16 years and I have happy to face this pressure. In the initial years, it was a bit tough to handle this pressure but now I am used

to it,” said the Olympic bronze medallist.

She said she was not bothered by negative talks about her in some quarters.

“Sometimes, there were negative things being said about me but I am not bothered by these negative things about me. My life is all about boxing and I

will focus on my sport. I am enjoying my sport and I am enjoying the love offered by the fans. I am still working hard and hard work pays,” the Olympic bronze medallist said In the 69kg category, Sarita lost a close contest. Sarita showed some great moves. Towards the end Sarita pulled a lot of punches and also landed it on the mark but the umpires decision went in favour of her opponent.

“I thought I got unluckier. Some points did not go my way. But I will continue to box as long as I can,” said a dejected Sarita.

Among other players, Manisha outpunched her way to upstage reigning world champion Dina Zholaman from Kazakhstan with a unanimous 5:0 decision in the 54 kg prequarterfinals.

Equally impressive was Lovlina in her 69 kg pre-quarterfinal bout against Panama’s Atheyna Bylon, former world champion.

In the last bout of the afternoon, Baghyabati proved her prowess, beating Germany’s IrinaNicoletta Schonberger in a split verdict (4:1) in the 81 kg category.

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Classic Club win Challenger Cup

Members of Classic Club Kohima and Kohima Press Club before the challenger cup at Kohima local ground on Sunday (NP)

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Ko h i m a , N ov 1 8 (NPN): Classic Club Kohima (CCK) beat Kohima Press Club (KPC) 9-4 to retain the Challenger Cup. Challenger Cup, which is an annual event between the Kohima Press Club and Classic Club, was played at Kohima local ground on Sunday as part of the ongoing Classic Cup. Ruovizhalie (Bubu) scored five goals for Classic Club while Kekhriesetuo netted two goals.

K. Neibu Sekhose and Mhaphruo scored a goal each.

Asalie scored a hattrick for Kohima Press Club while Ketou Viluo scored a goal for KPC.

MLA Chotisuh Sazo, who is also member of Classic Club, gave away prize to the winner.

Earlier, the members observed a two minute silence and paid respect to the departed souls of late Xavier Rutsa, former president KPC and late Zaselatuo Solo one of the founding member of Classic Club Kohima.

Zavibinyii Sano, senior referee Kohima District Football Referee Association and State referee was introduced to the two playing teams before the match.

In the individual category, Asalie (Kohima Press Club) was named the player of the tournament, Rovizhalie Bubu (Clas-

sic Club) with five goals was the highest scorer, Kekhrievor (Classic Club) was named the best midfielder, HK Chishi (Kohima Press Club) was named the best goal keeper and K. Neibu Sekhose (Classic Club) was adjudged the scorer of the match.

Meanwhile, the final match of 24th Classic Cup will be played on Monday at 1:30 pm between Head Hunters Jakhama and Chedema Village Youth Organisation.

President of Nagaland Football Association and state chief commissioner, Nagaland Bharat scouts and Guides, P. Atuo Mezhur Sekhose will grace the final match as guest of honour.

Federer buoyant after ‘historic’ season Nations League: England beat Croatia to reach semi-finals

Roger Federer

L o n d o n, N ov 1 8 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ro ge r Federer says he is “excited” for 2019 and there are plenty of positives to take after his “historic” campaign came to an end.

The 37-year-old lost 7-5 7-6 (9-7) against Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the ATP Finals in London to miss out on a record-extending seventh title at the season finale.

Federer, who ends the season with four ti-

tles, won his 20th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open but despite suffering disappointing defeats at Wimbledon and the US Open, described 2018 as “uplifting”.

“The second half of the season could have been better maybe. I also have high hopes to always do well. So I’m happy I gave myself opportunities again in that second half of the season,” Federer said.

“I maybe lost a couple

too close matches that could have changed things around for me a little bit...Overall I’m happy how the season went. There are many positives, to be quite honest. So I’m excited for next season,” said Federer.

Federer played down disappointment he was unable to end his season with a 100th title, instead saying he was looking forward to enjoying a break before working with his team during the off-season.

The world No 3 has not played on clay for the past two years but Federer says he will shortly take a decision over his schedule for 2019.

“I can’t wait to go on vacation with the family.

I don’t want to say I can’t wait for the build-up. It’s something that doesn’t bother me, you know, to work hard in the off-season,” he said.

“But I don’t know, with the experience I have, and my team, I think we’re eager to see what we’re going to work on exactly,” he added.

L o n d o n, N ov 1 8 (Agencies): Harry Kane sealed a stunning late comeback as England booked their place in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley.

Two goals in the final 15 minutes from Jesse Lingard (78) and captain Kane (85) sparked scenes of wild celebrations as Gareth Southgate’s men relegated their World Cup semi-final opponents.

England were staring relegation in the face themselves when Andrej Kramaric opened the scoring to punish them for a host of missed first-half chances.

But England dug deep with a dramatic late comeback to secure a victory that sees them finish top Group A4.

England dominated the first half but only after a defensive scare on three minutes. Jordan Pickford was charged down while clearing a Fabian Delph back pass, presenting Ante Rebic with an open goal,

but the Croatia forward blazed over from 18 yards.

The spotlight quickly shifted from Pickford to his counterpart Lovre Kalinic, though, who was confronted by an England barrage.

Raheem Sterling’s near post drive was tipped behind by the Croatia goalkeeper on 12 minutes, and, from the resulting corner, John Stones’ flick fell for Kane, but he fired over from three yards.

The twinkle toes and vision of Delph released Sterling through on goal four minutes later. He was clattered by Kalinic but the ball fell for Kane, who saw a shot cleared off the line by Tin Jedvaj, before Kalinic got back to his feet to block the England captain’s attempted rebound.

Having comfortably saved a shot from Kramaric, the quick thinking of Pickford released Rashford on the counter, only for Jedvaj to recover just before the Manchester United forward could pull the trigger.

Ben Chilwell was next

England players celebrate after Harry Kane scored the winning goal.

to test Kalinic with a dipping volley from a corner before Ivan Perisic lashed over at the near post, after Kramaric had bundled his way into the area.

Ross Barkley and Perisic both spurned chances to break the deadlock before half-time and Sterling miscued a shot having been played through on goal by Rashford early in the sec-

ond half.

But England paid the price for a catalogue of missed chances as, within 12 minutes of the restart, Nikola Vlasic’s cut back found Kramaric, who swerved one way and then the other before firing a shot into Pickford’s top-right corner, via a deflection off Eric Dier.

That left England

needing two goals to avoid relegation. The first came via a long Joe Gomez throw that was flicked on to Lingard, who simply converted from a yard out.

Captain Kane completed the tur naround with a sliding finish from Chilwell’s free-kick to leave Wembley rejoicing at the end of a fine year for English football.

England beat Sri Lanka to seal test series Advani wins grand double at Kandy,Nov 18 (Agencies): Captain Joe Root set his sights on taking England to the top of the world rankings after his spin trio finished off Sri Lanka in the second Test on Sunday to seal the series with a match to spare.

England needed just 30 minutes on the fifth day to take the final three Sri Lanka wickets. Jack Leach got last man Malinda Pushpakumara caught and bowled to claim his first five-wicket Test haul.

Moeen Ali took four wickets and Adil Rashid one as England’s three frontline spinners accounted for the whole innings, as well as 18 of Sri Lanka’s 20 wickets in the game overall.

Root’s 124 in England’s second innings also played a key role in the 57-run victory and earned him the man-of-the-match award.

Celebrating England’s first away series win since beating South Africa in 2015-16 and his first away triumph as captain, Root sees England, who are cur-

England players celebrate their victory over Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI)

rently ranked third in the world, challenging India for the top Test team spot.

“It was a brilliant Test match,” said Root, whose team had to twice fight back after their top order batsmen gave away cheap wickets.

Sri Lanka needed 301

in their second innings to register an upset win but managed just 243 at the Pallekele ground.

They started the day needing 75 more runs and with three wickets in hand had an outside chance.

After Niroshan Dickwella was caught by Ben

Stokes off Moeen Ali for 35, the first wicket of the morning, Sri Lanka’s hopes were all but extinguished.

Moeen then struck No. 10 batsman Suranga Lakmal, the Sri Lanka skipper, on the pad next ball for a strong lbw appeal which was turned down.

He bowled Lakmal his very next delivery.

Pushpakumara lasted only eight balls before chipping the ball back to Leach and the game was over.

Lakmal insisted his side had been “unlucky”.

But England’s triumph followed a crushing 211-run win in the first Test in Galle, and was set up by masterful performances from Leach, Ali and Rashid.

The spinners were dominant for both sides, as Sri Lanka’s Dilruwan Perera took seven wickets in the game and Akila Dananjaya, who now goes off for an investigation into his bowling action, eight.

Root insisted that England will not ease up for the third and final Test which starts in Colombo on Friday.

He faces some tough selection choices after stand-in wicketkeeper Ben Foakes again shone with the bat, hitting a crucial unbeaten 65 in the second innings, just as Jonny Bairstow steps up claims for a recall after injury.

World Billiards Championship

Yangon, Nov 18 (PTI): Legendary Pankaj Advani on Sunday extended his world title to 21 by winning the long and short formats of the IBSF World Billiards Championship titles for a record fourth time here.

While Pankaj has always won the timed version of the long format, the more recent short version eluded him over the years.

Pankaj’s city mate from Bengaluru, B Bhaskar, a two-time Asian silver medalist and a bronze medal winner at the world level, had to settle for silver.

A weak break by the tall, lanky Bhaskar allowed Pankaj to start off with a bang as he delivered a massive first blow through a 190 break.

An additional 173 and 198 widened the gap beyond reach for Bhaskar as he struggled to score a single century. He sat in his chair, probably realising that there was no stopping his colleague on Sunday.

When Pankaj crossed

Pankaj Advani

the thousand mark in the first-to-1500 final, Bhaskar was languishing at 206. The 800-point deficit eventually proved to be a tall order for Bhaskar to bridge.

Last year Pankaj did the unthinkable by winning the billiards short format title (he had to settle for bronze in the long format last year) and then went on to annex the snooker title too.

He is the only player in the world to play both billiards and snooker at the world level and win in both with great consistency.

Pankaj is the winner of three world titles this year so far.

Asked Pankaj about the achievement, he said, “I’m on top of the world to win my fourth Grand Double in Billiards.

It was the tough est field with the likes of Bhaskar, Causier and Russell in it and to come out on top is simply unreal. I’m really thrilled to win my 21st world championship gold and am now looking forward to defending my snooker title over the next 10 days.”

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