November 20, 2018

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NSA, CVC, minister named in CBI war

NEW DELHI, NOV 19 (AGENCIES): What started as an internal fight between CBI director Alok Verma and CBI special director Rakesh Asthana, is getting murkier with every passing day.

A senior officer from the Central Bureau of Investigation who was “unjustly” transferred the day the Modi government ousted director Alok Verma has alleged in a petition to the Supreme Court that Union minister of state for coal and mines Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary received “a few crores of rupees” in the “first fortnight of June 2018” as part of the ‘extortion racket’ being run by certain officers investigating the Moin Qureshi case. According to Sinha’s petition, the minister, who is also an MP from Gujarat, was allegedly paid through one Vipul from Ahmedabad.

He has also accused national security advisor Ajit Doval of blocking crucial investigations into the matter.

On Monday, Central Bureau of Investigation DIG Manish Kumar Sinha filed a petition seeking to intervene in the ongoing case filed by

Panel to look into capital surplus: RBI NEW DELHI, NOV 19 (AGENCIES): Reser ve bank of India (RBI) board Monday decided to set up a high-powered committee to examine issues related to surplus capital of Rs 9.69 lakh crore with the central bank and advised it to consider a scheme for restructuring stressed assets in the MSME sector.

At a nine-hour long meeting of the board, it was also decided that the Board for Financial Supervision (BFS) of the RBI would examine the issues concerning the banks that are under the Prompt Corrective Action framework, according to a release. While most of the contentious issues remained inconclusive, the board zeroed in on a new scheme for the medium and small scale enterprises (MSME) industry, which will now allow loans up to Rs 25 crore.

RBI also informed that it will inject Rs 8,000 crore into the system through purchase of government securities on November 22. The board also agreed to ease liquidity for financial sector, however, there was no concrete data to support a conclusion. The matter has therefore been deferred to the December 14 meeting of the central bank.

This is it!

“One great thing about him is, he’s got not only Plan B but Plan C, Plan D or Plan E to be in power.”

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AAP Nagaland merges with NPF

“Upon being queried, the Director/Petitioner herein replied that he was not getting clearance from the NSA/ Doval.”

CVC allegedly lobbied

Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary

Ajit Doval

Manish Kumar Sinha

CBI director Alok Verma.

Sinha, who was shunted out to Nagpur by the acting CBI director on October 24, said his transfer was “arbitrary, motivated and mala fide, and was made solely with the purpose and intent to victimise the officer as the investigation revealed cogent evidence against certain powerful persons.”

He said his transfer was aimed at “changing the course of the investigation” and help Rakesh Asthana.

On October 23, Sinha says he was informed by DIG/DD (SU) – the head of the CBI’s phone surveillance division – that a person had spoken spoke to Samant Goel (a senior R&AW official who was also identified in the CBI’s FIR) “and asked to help him to which

Samant Goel replied that things have been managed with PMO and everything is fine. The same night the entire investigating team was shifted.”

seized as evidence.

“When the IO/ AK Bassi came to know that Samant Goel / Somesh had stopped talking and were exchanging Whatsapp Messages, he insisted that we need the cell phone sets of the public servants as the evidence is likely to be stored on the device and that a search be conducted. The Director CBI did not give immediate permission and reverted that the NSA has not permitted the same.

“This oral request continued for 2/3 days. Ultimately, the proposal seeking permission to search was put on record by the IO on 22.10.2018. However, the same was not allowed and a query was raised by the Director as to why the searches are to be done.

Doval under scanner

Sinha, in his petition, also put on record the allegedly close ties national security advisor Ajit Doval has with Manoj Prasad and Somesh Prasad– two Dubaibased middlemen caught up in the Moin Qureshi case.

His petition also alleges that Doval intervened at a crucial moment in the CBI’s investigation into special director Rakesh Asthana and DSP Devender Kumar to ensure that their mobile telephones– which contained evidence of WhatsApp messages exchanged – were not

In what can be a damaging blow to the credibility of Central Vigilance Commissioner K.V. Chowdary as an impartial investigator in the battle between Verma and Asthana, the CBI officer also says that Sana met the CVC in Delhi along with Gorantala Ramesh, a relative of the CVC, and discussed the Moin Qureshi case with him.

Chowdary’s relative was apparently mixed up tangentially in the Moin Qureshi matter, having paid Sana some money for a land deal around the same time as the latter made a payment to Moin Qureshi. Sana claimed to the CBI that after that meeting, the CVC called Rakesh Asthana to his residence and made inquiries and Asthana assured him that there wasn’t much evidence against them. “There is no illegality in this, but the same is put on record here for the sake of completeness,” Sinha’s petition notes.

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NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie with NPF and AAP members during the merger ceremony.

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KOHIMA, NOV 19 (NPN): After a former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate joined Congress in September, 634 AAP Nagaland members merged with Naga People’s Front (NPF) at a merger ceremony held at the latter’s central office here on Monday.

Welcoming the AAP members, NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu asserted that the merger could be considered as a historical event for Nagaland, adding that the joining of AAP members would strengthen the opposition party.

He said AAP was a strong party ruling the National Capital region of Delhi and surviving against all odds despite being illtreated by the ruling BJP at the Centre.

This was due to the

support and unity of the common people, he stated.

He also lauded the State AAP leaders for their move to merge with NPF for fighting together in the State’s and national interest, while exuding confidence that the AAP members would not regret joining NPF and cherish their decision to make Nagas stronger.

Stressing that the opposition party’s priority was to bring the Naga political issue to an honourable solution, the NPF president said his party was only a facilitator to bring together NNPGs and Government of India.

He said the joining by AAP members had served as a morale booster to NPF to help bring it back to power.

In his brief address, former AAP convener Dr S Amos Longkumer announced that the decision

to merge with NPF was unanimously agreed upon by all the members after a thorough analysis and proper consultations. It was agreed that they would work united for the growth of the State through the merger, he added.

Longkumer asserted that they had all joined with the clear intention and aspiration to rebuild NPF and work together for the growth of Naga community, with core focus on anticorruption measures.

He said the AAP leaders felt the need to preserve NPF as it was the only pioneering regional political party in the State.

He added they all had faith on the party’s ability to cater to the needs of society within and outside the State under the leadership of Liezietsu.

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ACAUT wants PWD to build BSNL services hit by highway works CM Rio calls on Radha Mohan, Rajnath in Delhi all-weather roads, bridges Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, NOV 19 (NPN): ACAUT has suggested to public works department (PWD) to construct all-weather roads and bridges, instead of just widening them.

In a statement issued by its media cell, ACAUT said that the department was repeating the same mistake it had committed in the past while constructing a new bridge now over Sanuro river to provide connection to the old town area. It added that those commuting daily to Kohima New Capital complex could see it for themselves.

According to ACAUT, the bridge collapsed in 2015 due to wrong design with hume pipes, pointing out that the department did not even suspend the engineer concerned for this.

ACAUT alleged that the same design and technology was being repeated at the construction site by dump-

ing excavated earth over two hume pipes and piling of used hume pipes along the road.

It pointed out that engineers should not use hume pipes, even golden hume pipes, over such a big stream as these would be choked by garbage and siltation.

ACAUT cautioned that, if it was not corrected right from the foundation, the people of Kohima could expect another manmade disaster.

Mentioning that the estimated cost of the bridge pegged at Rs 18 crore was a good amount to construct RCC u-storm water drainage, ACAUT said construction of the bridge should start with a strong RCC foundation.

Stating that God had sent heavy rains in the summer of 2018 to check the quality of PWD’s work, ACAUT cautioned that similar, if not worse, rains could come in 2019 to test the work quality.

DIMAPUR, NOV 19 (NPN): Services of state-owned telecom operator BSNL have been affected by the ongoing road works for improvement of city portion of Dimapur on NH-29 (between Purana Bazar and Chumoukedima) causing inconvenience to customers.

The general manager telecom, Nagaland SSA, BSNL, Maitan Toppo, told Nagaland Post that BSNL field teams were working continuously on a war footing to quickly restore services as soon as its cables were affected somewhere or other.

He, however, said that communication and coordination was poor between BSNL and agencies that implement developmental works. He accused those agencies of tearing through underground cables without informing BSNL. Toppo also alleged that

NHAI has failed to give BSNL a schedule of its activities although BSNL has been approaching the NHAI and has been trying to coordinate with the contractors.

The general manager said that internet connections and landline telephones were frequently interrupted due to lack of planning, adding that this continuous cable fixing has become something of a habit for field workers.

He informed that there were about were about 13500 landline consumers and around 6000 broad band users in Nagaland, out of which around 8000 consumers were in Dimapur alone.

Stating that there were three Optical Fibre Cables (OFCs) running from OCB exchange Dimapur to Kohima, which is the lifeline for BSNL services, Toppo said “If this network of cables is affected, Kohima, Dimapur as well as Imphal get isolated.” Primary, secondary

and distribution copper cables (800/400/200/100 pairs ) were the ones most damaged, affecting around 1256 land line customers and 800 broad band customers. OFCs 24×1 and 12 F×2 serving 30 leased circuits, 72 BTS and the connection to Kohima district headquarters have also been interrupted in the last few weeks, he pointed out.

Apart from basic services, Toppo said individual customers were greatly hit by the network going down.

He stated that banks and IT/educational institutions that use internet connections also have to suspend all services that rely on it as soon as BSNL services go down.

BSNL general manager further mentioned that in other places he worked at, utility ducts (Channels dug along the road for cables) are provided to BSNL for their cables, but this system has not been seen in Nagaland as yet.

Neiphiu Rio with Radha Mohan on Monday.

DIMAPUR, NOV 19 (NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, on Monday met union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

Union minister said he had a fruitful interaction with chief minister Neiphiu Rio.

He said they discussed a wide range of issues related to agriculture and allied sectors in Nagaland.

Union minister also said that he assured the full support of his ministry.

Meanwhile, chief minister also called on union home minister, Rajnath Singh.

‘Cradle of Hope’ project for abandoned babies 5 tribal bodies flay threat to YTC president Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 1 9 (NPN): Child Protection Services, Department of Social Welfare, has launched “Cradle of Hope”— a pilot project aimed at preventing rampant abandonment of babies and reducing exposure to harm and risks of abandoned babies.

The project was launched by advisor for Social Welfare, Noke Wangnao, at Tourist Lodge, here on Monday.

Under the project, cradles will be placed at 90 strategic locations in Dimapur such as hospitals, police stations, public health care centres, Anganwadi centres, and child care institutions.

In her keynote address, CPS Nagaland director, Chubainla Jamir, said that over the years, there has been a steady increase in abandoned babies found in drainages, trash bins, and jungles in

Noke Wangnao launching the ‘Cradle of Hope’ project on Monday. (NP)

Nagaland.

He said those babies were abandoned due to unplanned pregnancies, poverty, alcohol and substance abuse, and ignorance on the part of the parents of alternate ways of surrendering their child legally.

H oweve r, w i t h t h e launch of project, she said those in distress who want to surrender their children could place their babies on these cradles so they could be

sent to loving homes.

CPS director said these cradles would be linked with the district child protection unit, child welfare committee and under the observation and responsibility of the village or ward level child protection.

Along with the launch of the project, a book titled “Naga Customary Practices of Child Adoption” which is a compilation of the adoption practices of 15 Naga tribes by

DIMAPUR, NOV 19 (NPN): Five tribal bodies of Eastern Nagaland — Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), Khiamniungan Tribal Council (KTC), Konyak Union (KU), Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) and United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) have condemned “in the strongest terms” the threat on the life of Yimchunger Tribal Council (YTC) president by one Mukhe, finance member of Khango-led NSCN (K).

In a joint statement, the presidents of CKS, KTC, KU, PPC and USLP asserted that any threat to a tribal leader, who works in the interest of peace and tranquillity in the region, was a direct attack/challenge to the public’s right to live in peace and harmony.

In the December 18, 2007 ENPO resolution No. 2, they said it was resolved that there should be no threat, intimidation, undue disturbances etc. in any manner on public leaders and the innocent public.

The tribal leaders said that the “threat of this nature have absolutely no place in our society.”

They maintained that tribal leaders in and around the state must be allowed to work without fear of intimidation or threat of violence. “Nobody should feel (Cont’d on p-7) intimidation as a result of the common-

director of Prodigal’s Home, K Ela, was also released by Noke Wangnao. .

Social Welfare director, T Merangtsungba Aier, who also spoke on the occasion, said that “The bizarre case of a number of new born babies thrown into trash bins, jungles, drainages, flushed down toilets or buried alive are not only unfortunate but also a sin that is on the rise.”

He said that with the launch of ‘Cradle of Hope’, mothers now have a viable option to abandonment and can make a decision that will save lives.

On the Naga tradition of adoption, Aier said that traditional practice of adoption “seems to be easy but is unsecure as it has no valid and legal documentations.”

He said such practice makes the child vulnerable in many ways, and in some cases, the child was also disowned by the adoptive parents.

interest work they do,” they added.

Extending support to the YTC’s decision, the five tribal bodies have asked the concerned higher authority to initiate appropriate action at the earliest.

YUD: Vehemently condemning the alleged threat on the life of YTC president, the Yimchungrü Union Dimapur (YUD) has stated that intimidation and character assassination were unacceptable and unjustifiable under any circumstances, adding that they create further disunity among various sections of the society.

A condemnation note issued by president YUD, Albinus Atsumong stated that threats and other unwanted activities in a civilized society were uncalled for when the Nagas were yearning for peace and reconciliation.

YUD asked the various Naga political groups to maintain peace and tranquillity and work for the common cause of the Nagas rather than inviting unwanted environments.

Further, extending its fullest support to YTC, the YUD has urged the council to firmly stand with its decision. YUD said it would extend its cooperation till the matter was amicably settled.

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NSCW on FOEVAW observance

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW), has stated that the intervening 16 days between November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and December 10 (International Human Right Day), has been observed for the past years as a “Fortnight’s Observation on Elimination of Violence Against Women” (FOEVAW) at both the local and International levels to create awareness and promote advocacy for the cause.

NSCW secretary Obangla Jamir in a release stated that NSCW, as in previous years, is organizing the launching program of the fortnight on November 24 under the theme “End gender-based violence in the world of work”, at the commission’s office, NBCC complex 1st floor, Bayavü Hills, Kohima at 11 am. The commission has therefore invited two representatives from each tribal women hoho organisations.

State BJP Kisan Morcha meeting

A para-legal volunteer during the door-to-door campaign at Nkwareu village, in Peren.

DIMAPUR: With the aim the NSLSA’s public relation in English and local dialects to reach out to weaker and assistant stated that teams of consisting of pamphlets, marginalized sections of para-legal volunteers, head- brochures, booklets etc., society, the 11 district legal ed by panel lawyers, covered reflecting the objectives and services authorities of Di- a total of 160 towns and vil- activities of legal services mapur, Kiphire, Tuensang, lages, 10813 households and institutions and welfare Mon, Peren, Phek, Wokha, 42,799 beneficiaries. schemes available under Zunheboto, Longleng and Door-to-door cam- the state government.

Mon successfully carried out paigning is one of the most They also identified a ten-day nationwide door- effective ways to apprise the people who were in need of to-door campaign across public about the activities legal assistance but had not the state from November being carried out by an in- taken legal recourse on ac9 to 18. stitution, the release stated. count of economic or other A press release from The teams carried literatures problems.

DIMAPUR: The BJP Kisan Morcha held a meeting with its national office bearers, state functionaries, state in-charge and co-in charge at its party head office in New Delhi on November 16.

The press release

by Kisan Morcha Nagaland general secretary, T. Mirhu stated that four members of the state Kisan Morcha attended the meeting led by president, Er. Senkathung Jami and state vice president, Er. Kawang Konyak and general secretaries, T. Mirhu and Khazi Lea. The release also reported that an all India Kisan Adhivesan will be held on January 2019

for a new best innovative program and best objectives for the Kisan sector of the country and all members have been asked to work out innovative programs and schemes and submit them to the respective state office for onward submission.

The central leaders have also directed all state Kisan Morchas to complete party functionaries from the mandal to state levels by November 23. In pursuance of the directive, a meeting for state and district Kisan office bearers has been scheduled for November 22, 10 a.m at the state head office in Kohima.

Union condemns murder attempt

DIMAPUR: The Dimapur District Truck Drivers’ Welfare Trade Union (DDTDWTU) has vehemently condemned the alleged attempt to murder one of its bona fide members by Jitu Chaudhary of Kamrup, Assam and Randip of Karnal, Haryana on November 12 near Chumoukedima. In a press release, its president Kaiho Zhimomi and general secretary, Suren, appealed to all right thinking citizens to condemn such barbaric acts and also lauded Dimapur Officials of Western Sumi Youth Front (WSYF), the organisers of Western police for apprehending the Sumi Inter-Area Cultural Competition 2018, supervising the ongoing Cultural two accused. It also appealed Competition (to be held on November 24) venue preparation work at Niuland for severest punishment to be public ground on Monday. (Bohoi Yepthomi, general secretary, WSYF) awarded to the two accused.

NDPP minority leaders hold meeting

DIMAPUR: A meeting of the NDPP, Minority Committee (Central), Minority Organization, Dimapur Region, Assembly Constituency Units and leaders and student leaders of the minority communities was held on November 18, at Walford, Dimapur. A press release from NDPP minority committee secretary, Bikash Bharma stated that the meeting started with an invocation by Raju Pradhan, president, Minority Unit of Dimapur III A/C and a one minute silence in honour of Lt. G. Kits, former DMC member who expired on November 17. At the meeting, minority committee president Mohindra Thousen, informed the house that a Representation has been submitted to the NDPP party

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president Chingwang Konyak with a request to elevate the Minority Committee into full fledged Minority Committee at the Central level with powers to induct/accommodate more leaders and members in the party fold.

Senior Minority leader, Dipak Yholmow, read out the NDPP party’s constitution Article IV. K. iii) (c) & (d) and said that, the minority communities of Nagaland should be very grateful to chief minister Neiphiu Rio and the party president for accommodating minority communities and giving them space in the party. A vote of thanks was proposed by Minority Organisation, Dimapur Region general secretary, Brij Kishore Rai.

CNSA conference underway at Wokha village

news in Brief SBAK-NM executive council meeting: Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu Nito Mount (SBAK-NM), NBCC executive council meeting will be held on November 24, 8 a.m. at Mission Centre Nito Mount Zunheboto. All the concerned executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

NSHPC monthly prayer program: The monthly prayer program of Naga Shisha Hoho Prayer Centre (NSHPC) Pruzie, Kohima will be held from November 30 to December 2 at the prayer centre under the theme, “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly in this manner? For all things come from thee, and from Thine own have we give Thee”. (1 Chronicles 29:14). Advance prayer groups have been requested to reach the venue on November 29 and delegates are to bring their own bedrolls.

NNPG FGN Lotha region informs: NNPG FGN Lotha region midan peyu Thungjamo Kithan has informed all business establishments, the public and all concerned to not entertain any individual without the authorization of the midan peyu office Lotha region NNPG FGN. For any information or clarification, one may contact 9436213807.

NSF 5th federal assembly: Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has informed all concerned that its 5th federal assembly for the tenure 2017-19 will be held on November 27, 10 am at Kidima village, hosted by Angami Students’ Union (ASU). All federating units, subordinate bodies, tribunals and senior leaders of NSF have been requested to attend the federal assembly without fail.

65th All India cooperative week: The 65th All India Cooperative week celebration under the theme “Inclusive growth and good governance through cooperative for rural” organized by ARCS office Kohima will be held on November 20 , 11 a.m at ARCS of-

fice Kohima with SDO (C) sadar Kohima, Longasen Lotha, as the special guest.

SABT Annual General Conference: The Southern Angami Board Trustee (SABT) Annual General Conference is scheduled for November 21, 10 a.m at SABT Conference Hall, Dzüvürü (Mohonkhola), Kohima.

SABT chairman, S. Sale in a release stated that NLA speaker, Er. Vikho-o Yoshü, and Er. Zale Neikha, advisor Youth Resources and Sports will be addressing the function.

ANDDDU 5th annual meeting: All Nagaland Directorate and District Driver’s Union (ANDDDU) 5th General Annual meeting will be held on November 24, 10 a.m at Dzubza River near Power House Kohima Nagaland. ANDDDU president Yambahadur Rana has requested all members to attend the meeting without fail.

Myanmar based NSCN (K) discharges: Myanmar-based NSCN (K), deputy commander-in-chief Naga Army, ‘lt. gen’ Niki Sumi, has informed the public that “captain” Shikuto (army number 13,225), son of Ihoshe, of Vekuho village under NSCN (K) region of Sumi Unit of GHQ Naga Army has been discharged from active national service on account of his health condition.

Lost and found: NSCN/GPRN (Reformation) through its MIP has informed all concerned that one white Bolero bearing Chasis no: MA.1.P1.2G.H.KB5F 80633 and Engine no: GHB 4E 50001 was recovered by the town command of NSCN/GPRN (R). The rightful owner with the requisite documents can come and collect the same by producing genuine/relevant documents from the office of the town command, within seven days from the publication of this notice. No further claim/s shall be entertained after the expiry of the deadline. Town commander, ‘col.’ Hukato Chophi can be reached at 9366074244 or 9612973337.

GHS Longchem celebrates Golden Jubilee DIMAPUR: Government High School, Longchem, Mokokchung District, celebrated its Golden Jubilee (1968-2018) on November 16 at GHS Longchem.

Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer was the chief guest for the program.

Jubilee Planning C o m m i t t e e s e c r e t a r y, Moameren Imchen, in a press release stated that Temjen Imna commented that when such milestones are achieved, such as the golden jubilee, people need to remember God and ask him for strength, wisdom and knowledge. He encouraged the students to plan for the future & work hard to achieve their goals. Although struggles may seem difficult, Temjen Imna opined that the struggles of today prepare people to face the hardships of tomorrow. “The future generation should not be people who shy away from trouble but they should be fighters” he asserted.

He added that GHS Longchem is “the heart-

Temjen Imna Along Longkumer speaking at the program. beat of the emotions of the people of Japukong” because it has produced many able and good leaders.

The prog ram was

chaired by N. Watila Longkumer where I. Yapang Imchen, convenor of the Jubilee Planning Committee, proposed a vote of thanks and the program culmi-

nated with a mass prayer and a Jubilee Feast.

Earlier, the 50 Golden Jubilee Years celebrations started with the dedication of a Monolith by Sanen, pastor of Nokpu Baptist Church, and unveiling of the Monolith by the special guest.

The invocation was pronounced by Rev. A. Mar, pastor of Lirmen Baptist Church and a welcome address was given by Athrong, EAC & chairman SMC. A speech on behalf of the alumni was given by T. Imkongmar Aier, rtd director, soil and water conservation, short speeches were delivered by the president JSS, president JKM, chairman Nokpu Village Council & chairman Ao Nokpu Village Council.

The Jubilee Choir GHS Longchem & Marienla enthralled the audience with songs. Presentations to all the invitees, were given by N. Moameren Imchen, secretary Jubilee Planning Committee. Head master, GHS Longchem, Alem released the Jubilee Souvenir.

Rhieo Council condemns murder Kohima Police seize IMFL

DIMAPUR: Rhieo Council L. Khel, Kohima village has expressed deep shock at the murder of a juvenile girl on November 13 within the premises of GHSS Seikhazou, Kohima. A press release from Rhieo Council chairman, Tseivilie Miachieo stated that the council was “outraged and appalled by the crime, which has created an atmosphere of darkness and shock”.

Rhieo Council vehemently condemned the ruthless and heinous crime committed against the juvenile girl and urged the law enforcing authorities to conduct a transparent, meticulous and swift investigation so that the perpetrator of the crime can be brought to book and befitting punishment awarded. Rhieo Council further demanded that no person or community should shield The IMFL seized on November 16. or side with the perpetrator of the crime.

DIMAPUR: Kohima Po- vember 16. lice personnel manning According to PRO, Peducha check gate, while SP office Kohima, in this DIMAPUR: NEC Women Hostel, a new hostel for girls conducting routine checking connection, the two were of Patkai Christian College (PCC), was inaugurated of vehicles, intercepted one identified as Thanmathing by director of Higher Education, Kuholi Chishi on Maruti Alto Bearing Regis- Jajo (24 yrs), and PamNovember 10. A press release from HoD communica- tration No. MN01W/-8108 rushang Jajo (37yrs), both tion studies of PCC, Dr. Dakter Esse stated that Kuholi and recovered a total of 28 of Manipur, and they were during the inauguration explained that the hostel was cases of various brands of produced at Sechü (Zubza) for less privileged students. She said that the hostel was IMFL from the possession PS for further necessary established with support from North Eastern Council of two individuals on No- action.

(NEC) and the state government. She also credited secretary NEC, Ram Muivah, with initiating the project, adding that the provision to fund PCC for the hostel was made available based on its performance. Stress- DIMAPUR: EAC, Wokha, Tumpen P.Tsanglao has ing on the significance of performing institutions, the informed all government officials that as per a memodirector said, “a performing institution is always in the randum received from the Transport department, many eyes of the society and it needs to uphold its purpose in government vehicles attached to officials were being ilpreparing the young generation for effective participa- legally driven around by children/unauthorized persons, tion and responsible citizenship in society.” Principal undermining the purpose of these vehicles, as they are of the college, Husazu Epao, expressed gratefulness to solely for performing official government duty by the the NEC and state government, and sought help from concerned official. The EAC, through DIPR, brought to them asking that the second installment funds to con- the attention of all the officials given government vehicles struct the remaining two stories of the hostel building that no children/unauthorized persons should be allowed to drive government vehicles for any purpose. be released.

PCC inaugurates NEC Women Hostel

Lipemo M. Tsopoe with CNSA officials on the opening day of CNSA’s general conference-&-cultural exchange program on November 19.

DIMAPUR: A Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) general conference-&-cultural exchange program, hosted

by Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) under the theme “towards a self-reliant society”, is underway at Wokha village.

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M. Tsopoe stated that the two-day event’s opening was graced by DRDA Wokha, project director, Thungdeno Mozhui as special guest on November 19.

Speaking on the occasion, Mozhui opined that government agencies and NGOs were putting less effort towards a self-reliant

society, and she challenged the community to discuss the theme without any restrictions and hesitation, to make important decisions for their upliftment.

Highlighting the theme, she asked the student community to start exploring by focusing on resource availability, as well as identifying sustain-

ability to be generated by going back to villages for more avenues.

CNSA consists of Ao, Lotha and Sumi tribes of Nagaland formed in the year 2010 with a vision to uplift and uphold unity and fraternity among the brotherhood and to study cultural similarities of the three tribes.

EAC Wokha cautions officials

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WEATHER FORECAST November 20

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Participants and the resource person of the World Toilet Day program held at Samziuram village on November 19.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland celebrated “World Toilet Day” under the theme, “When Nature Calls” at PHED directorate office along with the rest of the world on November 19, graced by Maongwati Aier, commissioner & secretary, PHED. A press release from WSSO, PHED LEC consultant, Adi Nakhro stated that Maongwati in his speech mentioned that in 2014, India’s rural sanitation coverage was only 39% but by November 2018 the coverage was about 93%.

He added that Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was a game changer and because of good sanitation practices it helped address

GBA Mon welcomes Khongo led NSCK (K) decision

DIMAPUR: GBs Association Mon has welcomed and appreciated the Khongo Konyak led NSCN (K) for deciding to hold talks with the Government of India.

A press release from GBA Mon president, Longphek, and general secretary, Lokphong has appealed to the Government of India to initiate talks with NSCN (K) for an early solution which, it said, was a long awaited dream of the people of Nagaland. It urged all the NNPGs to join hands together and agree to take initiatives for a solution.

the malnutrition issue and reduce diarrheal deaths in the country. So far 85 million toilets have been built by households in India, where 4,50,000 villages out of 6 lakh villages were now Open Defication Free (ODF) and out of 699 districts 460 districts are ODF in India, he added.

World Toilet Day at Samziuram village

Wo r l d To i l e t D ay (WTD) was observed at Samziuram village, Peren on November 19.

A press release from PHED Peren stated that a program was organized

by WSSO, PHED, Peren and sponsored by Swachh

Bharat Mission, PHED, Kohima. Highlights and introduction of twin pit latrine technology was given by Binsaniu, IEC consultant, WSSO, PHED, Peren.

Hingtung Chawang, Hd.GB-&-WATSAN chairman, also spoke on behalf of the WATSAN committee, where he called upon the villagers to be united in working towards a better and cleaner environment.

He also told them to maintain clean and hygienic latrines and also learn to adopt sustainable practices of sanitation. The invocation prayer was said by pastor, R. K Zendai, Rongmai Baptist Church, Samziuram village.

PDGBA supports NGBF

KOHIMA: The Phek District Gaonburah Association (PDGBA) has expressed support for the stand of Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) towards solving the protracted Naga political issue.

PDGBA president, Zadülü Ringa and general secretary, Müzilhü V. Kehyo, in a press release, urged the Government of India (GoI) to bring all the stakeholders, including the Naga Political Groups, to the negotiating table for bringing lasting peace and solution that is acceptable and honourable to one

and all.

“At this juncture ‘peace meal peace’ need to be omitted in the diary of the negotiation process as Nagas want solution which is inclusive and permanent” it said.

It also welcomed the Khango Konyak led NSCN (K)’s decision to re-enter into a cease fire agreement with the GoI. “This shows your leadership maturity in the matter of respecting the general sentiments of the Nagas and for which we convey our wholeheartedly support” it concluded.

NSSATA Mokokchung unit appeals

DIMAPUR: While acknowledging the decision of the cabinet to streamline SSA 201013 batch into the mainstream of school education cadre, NSSATA 2010 & 13 Mokokchung unit has highlighted the hardships faced by them due to non-payment of salaries in spite of repeated assurances by the government.

A press release by NSSATA 2010 &13 Mokokchung unit president, Aridong and general secretary, Temsuinla stated that salaries from September were still pending and teachers were on the “verge of losing our zest to teach”.

Stating that it was inhumane to direct or exhort teachers to give quality education while keeping them and their families malnourished, the NS-

SATA 2010 & 13 Mokokchung unit urged the government to hasten release of RoP effected salaries pending from September.

It stated that as per the agreement signed on June 12 in the presence of ENSF and NSF, the unit had extended full cooperation towards all directives for submission of various documents. Moreover with Christmas fast approaching, the unit stated that it wanted nothing less than three months salary (September to November) by first week of December.

N S S ATA 2 0 1 0 & 1 3 Mokokchung unit also urged the NSF and ENSF to continue with their support towards the cause and to bring their promise to fruition during this trying time.

Faith Theological College (FTC) Ura Villa Colony, Dimapur College Foundation Day 2018 was graced by minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology & Mining, and chairman NSMDC, Nagaland, V. Kashiho Sangtam, on November 18. (FTC)

DEO building inaugurated in Longleng DIMAPUR: District Education Officer (DEO) & Subdivisional Education Office and District Mission Authority Office new building was inaugurated

by DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam on November 16.

A press release by DEO Longleng, B. Watisangla Aier stated that the new building was inaugurated in the presence of department of office staff, Hamlikong Village Council members, Orangkong Village Council members, Phom Students’ Conference president and other delegates.

The DC in his speech urged the department to rededicate itself and work for the people and betterment of society.

A short speech was delivered on behalf of the land donor by C. Eliakum Phom.

The prog ram was chaired by RMSA coordinator, Chahang; invocation was offered by, S. Tanlei associate pastor LTBC; and a welcome address was delivered by DEO Longleng. Vote of thanks was given by SDEO Longleng, Megoulhousie Iralu.

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Resource persons with the farmer trainees at the training program under MOVCDNER Phase-II 2018-19, in New Peren

DIMAPUR: District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Peren and subordinate officers and staff successfully carried out training programs under Mission O r g a n i c Va l u e C h a i n Development (MOVCD) NER Phase-II 2018-19 in all four selected villages under Peren sadar namely Mpai, Mpai new, Kendung and New Peren from November 12 to 15.

A press release from agriculture officer Peren block, Mapeuheile Ndang stated that DAO Peren, Hewoto Sema, encouraged the farmers to abide by the guidelines of the mission

and urged the farmers to cooperate with the department for successful implementation of the second phase in the district. He informed the farmers that payments will be made through DBT only and money will be released on time.

A O, M a p e u h e i l e Ndang spoke on the principles and practices of organic farming. She briefed the farmers on the Do’s and Don’ts and also highlighted various health and environmental benefits of organic farming.

She infor med the farmers that organic farm-

ing was gaining momentum worldwide because of its sustaining practices and people, being health conscious, are opting for organic products.

She also reminded the farmers that to farm organic is cheaper because they do not have to pay for chemicals and in turn they earn higher profits for their produce.

The farmers were also strictly warned not to use chemical fertilizers. The farmers were very optimistic and said that with the support and guidance of the department, the mission will be a success.

Peren Social Audit Public Hearing held Correspondent KIPHIRE, NOV 19 (NPN): A Social Audit Public Hearing, under MGNREGA for Peren district of Nagaland was held today at Women Conference Hall, Jalukie town.

Seven villages were selected from difference blocks of Peren district such as Azailong, Tepun, Ndunglwa, Benreu, Old Peren, New Beisumpui and Jalukieram villages, and the social audit was held accordingly by BRPs and DBRs for Peren district.

Imlirenla Sanglir, SRP, in here introductory speech said that without social audit, funding of MGNREGA is incomplete as it should maintain transparency and be accountable to the grassroots public. As enforced by the law, everyone has the right to know their rights and fight for development, she added.

Imlirenla further said that the social audit covering the entire district started from October 9, and 91 villages have been selected from the entire state for social Audit.

Project Director, DRDA Peren, SRP Imlirenla Sanglir, DRDA officials along with village secretaries after the public hearing. (NP)

She also encouraged VDBs to maintain proper documentation such as Master Roll and Job card etc. Imlirenla cautioned that even though funds for the villages are utilized judiciously, if documentation is not maintained properly, misunderstandings shall arise between the department and villagers.

P r o j e c t D i r e c t o r, DRDA Peren, Azenuo Pienyu while chairing the program promised to do better

for proper implementation of development schemes.

She also asked the gathering to maintain transparency in their respective villages.

Errors in the respective villages were declared openly, such as none maintenance of proper Master Rolls, incomplete documents, no sign boards, no complete certificate etc. and were were highlighted at the public hearing by the DRPs. DRPs Atoholi, Vihu-

ka Chishi and the BRPs presented their findings and the respective village secretaries read out the Gram Sabha resolutions.

All the respective villages reaffirmed the seven point Gram Sabha Resolution and this was also read out for the public.

The public hearing was attended by SDO(C) Peren Dr. Kuzonyi Wideo and officials of DRDA Peren, and leaders from seven villages.

A vaccination and treatment camp was held at Zukihe Village on November 14 under veterinary Dispensary, Khaghaboto.

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Mizoram polls: Rahul, Shah to address rallies today

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Aizawl, Nov 19 (PTI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi and his BJP counterpart Amit Shah would be in poll-bound Mizoram on Tuesday to boost their parties chance in the November 28 election.

BJP sources said Monday that Shah would arrive at the Lengpui airport near Aizawl and visit southernmost Mizoram’s Lawngtlai, Myanmar-border Champhai and Assam border Vairengte by helicopter where he would address public rallies.

He would come to Aizawl from Vairengte and release the BJP’s manifesto/vision document for the state before leaving for Delhi.

Congress leaders said Monday that Rahul Gandhi would land at the Lengpui airport by a special flight from where he would go to Champhai to address an election rally and return to Aizawl to address a public meeting later. Police said

that security was beefed up in view of the visit of the two leaders who are both classified as ‘Z-plus category’. Election to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly is scheduled for November 28.

Guwahati, Nov 19 (PTI): Former Assam minister and senior Congress leader Chandan Kumar Sarkar died on Monday following a cardiac arrest at Bongaigaon, family sources said.

Sarkar was 65 and is survived by wife, two sons and a daughter.

Sarkar suffered a cardiac arrest Monday morning and was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he passed away.

Sarkar was elected to the legislative assembly thrice-1991, 2001 and 2011- from Abhayapuri South constituency and served as the irrigation minister in the third term of the Tarun Gogoi-led Congress government.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Ripun Bora expressed shock at Sarkar’s death and offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

“I had held a meeting on the forthcoming panchayat elections only three days ago where he was present and had spoken to him even yesterday.

The ruling Congress in Mizoram Monday accused the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre of trying to disrupt the election rally to be addressed by party president Rahul Gandhi here on Tuesday.

Gandhi is scheduled to address a rally at Champhai and another at Aizawl Tuesday, but there is uncertainty about the venue of the second programme, party spokesman Lallianchhunga said. The party had on Sunday sought permission from the Assam Rifles to use its ground here for the rally, but is yet to get clear-

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IMPHAL, Nov 19: Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh on Monday asked the ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats to resign if they are not concerned for the welfare of the people.

Biren said this while speaking at the opening function of the government hosted Quami Ekta Week at the banquet hall of 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles in Imphal.

He said that the state was lagging behind at all fronts due to lack of commitment to public service by elected representatives and bureaucrats.

The chief minister also stressed on the need for maintaining honesty and sacrifice by the elected representatives and bureaucrats while implementing developmental and welfare work.

“Let’s we, ourselves, be the exemplary model.

Only then people will regard us. They will hear to what we say. Otherwise people will not listen or abide with you even if you give them good suggestions,” he said.

On the occasion, Biren also appealed to citizens to contribute towards protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country asserting that “nothing is greater than the motherland.”

Maintaining that nothing can be achieved without discipline, the chief minister urged the ministers, MLAs and high ranking administrators especially civil servants, to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and commitment instead of waiting for their monthly salaries and other benefits.

He also recalled the leadership of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was born on this day (November 19, 1917), in maintaining the country’s integrity and her role in “Operation Blue Star” to flush out Sikh militants from the Golden Temple in 1984.

He asserted that the NDA government at the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was giving due recognition and respect to unsung heroes of the Indian freedom movement and other unknown nationalists.

In the state as well, the BJP-led government has followed suit by observing Irabot Day (the birth anniversary of iconic freedom fighter of Manipur) at the state level from this year.

State deputy chief minister, Y Joykumar Singh, who also spoke at the program remembered the contribution of late Indira Gandhi for the cause of national integration.

India to speed road projects near China border New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS): India will go ahead with the construction of much-required strategic roads and permanent integrated buildings along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim as part of critical infrastructure project worth Rs 250 billion. The crucial decision, approved by the High Level Empowered Committee (HLEC) headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, is slated to be taken up by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) shortly, along with other borderrelated projects in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. The decision to fast-track the construction of roads and other critical infrastructure on the Chinese border assumes significance as it is happening at a time when India is looking to fend off the dragon’s threat on its north-eastern border.

The final blueprint envisages construction of 19 roads, 29 permanent integrated buildings and other critical infrastructure along the Indo-China border in Arunachal and Sikkim.

The critical infrastructure will come up in a mountainous and rugged terrain, a challenging task for the executing agency.

The job also involves the construction of two-metre wide roads, sources in the government said.

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SHILLONG, NOV 19: Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew on Monday scripted history by becoming the first tribal Khasi advocate to be sworn in as judge of the Meghalaya High Court.

He was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir in the court premises in the presence of Justice Sudip Ranjan Sen, Chief Secreatary Yeshi Tsering and legal eagles of the court.

Thangkhiew, who was designated as Senior AdvoNAB team led by police personnel destroying poppy plantation in Kamjong district, Manipur on Monday. (NP)

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IMPHAL, Nov 19: Manipur police destroyed poppy plants planted in around 230 acres of land in Kamjong district here on Monday.

According to police, the poppy plants they destroyed could have yielded an estimated 2300 kgs of opium, worth around Rs 11 crores. Personnel of Narcotic Affairs Border (NAB) of the state police department, assisted by state and Central security forces, destroyed

ULFA (I) refutes media report on Rebati Phukan GUWAHATI, Nov 19 (Agencies): United Liberation Front of Asom, Independent (ULFA-I) has refuted the media report of “missing” former interlocutor, Rebati Phukan joining the outfit, terming it as “bogus and baseless” news, while slamming the “failure” of the intelligence agencies to find him.

According to The Shillong Times, Phukan, it may be noted, had gone “missing” under mysterious circumstances since April 22 this year after he had gone for his morning walk from his Ambikagiri Nagar residence. Police are yet to find him till date.

A former football player and a childhood friend of ULFA (I) commander-in chief, Paresh Baruah, Phukan had served as a mediator between the Centre and the

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Manipur police destroy poppy field Thangkhiew sworn in as

militant outfit.

In a press statement issued on Monday, the outfit clarified that Phukan has not joined any post in ULFA (I) and that the news that appeared in a newspaper was baseless.

“We want to make it clear that no one has been appointed for the general secretary’s post, which is with the president and vicepresident of the organisation. Intelligence agencies have a role in facilitating publication of such baseless news in the media, primarily to cover up their inability to trace Rebati Phukan, who is a childhood friend of our vice president, a footballer and member of the People’s Consultative Group,” the statement issued by Rumel Axom, member, publicity department, ULFA-I, read.

the poppy cultivation discovered at the hill range near Thawai Kuki village under Kamjong police station, police sources said.

The NAB team was assisted by trainee police personnel of the Manipur Police Training College, Pangei, staff of the Kamjong district administration and personnel of 4th and 5th IRB. A total of 370 officers and personnel participated in the joint operation, the source said.

Earlier, on November 15 last, the same NAB division of the state police destroyed poppy plants in around 30 acres of land at Sikilong hill range under Litan police station of Ukhrul district.

Though poppy cultivation has been banned in Manipur under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, farmers across the hill districts of the state have been engaged in the cultivation of poppy for the last few years.

AFFIDAVIT I, Shri NARAYAN KUMAR SHRESTHA, S/O BABULAL SHRESTHA of village Pokhori Dada, District Khabdi Bhanjang of Nepal and by profession a police personnel solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That since my childhood, due to my family’s poverty I was adopted by one Shri Chubanungba of Changki Village, subquently upon my adoption besides my original name, was given the name Tiakaba. Since then my name was called Tiakaba.

2. That after I attained the age of majority I joined as Constable in the Nagaland Police with its Registration No. 1435 with the name Tiakaba.

3. That the Official name Tiakaba S/O Chubanungba of Changki village is not my original name, but my original name given by my parents at the time of my birth is Shri NARAYAN KUMAR SHRESTHA S/O BABULAL SHRESTHA of village Pokhori dada.

4. That the name Narayan Kumar Shrestha S/O Babulal Shrestha of Village Pokhori dada, District Khabdi Bhanjang, Nepal shall be used in all official purposes and not as Tiakaba S/O Chubanungba of Changki village from the date of execution of this Affidavit.

5. That the statement made in para 1,3,and 4 are true to my knowledge and the statement made in paragraph 2 is true to my knowledge derived from the records.

And I signed this affidavit on this 12th day of April 1999 at Mokokchung.

Deponent.

Solemnly affirmed and signed before me by the deponent on this 12th Day of April 1999 at Mokokchung.

12/04/1999 Magistrate.

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Another NSCN cadre shot dead in follow-up operations KOHIMA/ITANAGAR, NOV 19 (AGENCIES): Just days after two NSCN (faction yet to be established) cadres were killed in a gun battle with security forces near Laptang Village, Tirap district Saturday morning, another militant was shot dead in follow-up operation launched by the Khonsa battalion that evening. It may be mentioned that the Khonsa battalion launched an operation after receiving inputs on the presence of militants in Tirap district.

During the operation the personnel who were reportedly fired at, retaliated resulting in the dead of one unidentified NSCN cadre. Pursuing various leads, the Khonsa battalion launched multiple columns, pursuing fleeing insurgents. It was informed that one of its columns near Borduria village came under fire from fleeing insurgents.

The security forces retaliated with “controlled effective fire”, resulting in an intense fire fight in which a NSCN insurgent was killed, informed a Defence source.

While the other two militants have been identified as Major Joiwang Mongchan and Ponngam Kamhua alias Vicky, the identity of the third insurgent was yet to be determined.

cate by the Gauhati High Court in 2010, practiced mainly civil and constitutional law.

He completed his schooling from St Edmund’s, graduated from St Edmund’s College with honours in Economics (1987) and completed his Bachelor of Legislative Law from Delhi University in 1990. With Thangkhiew taking oath on Monday, the number of judges in Meghalaya High Court has gone up to three -- including Chief Justice Mir and Justice Sen.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/930

NOTICE

Dated Pfro, the 11th Oct. 2018

Whereas Smti Chiekroshulu, W/o Merhusayi Primary Teacher of Thipuzu Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw Family Pension Account and LPG etc., belonging to Late Merhusayi, P/Teacher who expired 19-01-2017.

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

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BEFORE THE MEMBER MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

MAC CASE No. 187/2015 Shri. Tiatemjen Imchen & Anr. Petitioners/Claimants -VERSUSShri. Mithilesh Kumar Prasad & Anr. Opposite Parties.

MAC CASE No. 188/2015 Shri. Tiatemjen Imchen & Anr. Petitioners/Claimants -VERSUSShri. Mithilesh Kumar Prasad & Anr. Opposite Parties.

To, 1. Shri. Mithilesh Kumar Prasad, S/o Baiju Prasad, Permanent Add : Vill. Kamtaul, Dist. Darbhanra, State : Bihar, Presently residing at Mon Town Registered Owner of offending vehicle B/R No. NL-04/A-8960, (Tata 407/31 Truck) 2. Shri. K. Gojung Konyak, S/o Khongnyam Konyak, Permanent Add. : Village Sheanghah Tangten, P.O & P.S Mon, Dist. Mon, Present Add. NST Colony, Mon Town, Nagaland. (Driver of offending vehicle B/R No. NL-04/A8960 Tata-407/31 Truck.

Whereas Shri. Tiatemjen Imchen & Anr has instituted a compensation claim case against you for a sum of Rs. 60,70,012/- (Rupees Sixty Lakhs Seventy thousand and twelve) only.

You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court in person or through pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the claim case on 31st day of Jan' 2019 at 10:00 O' Clock without fail for filing W/S. Take notice that in default of you appearance on the date mentioned the claim will be heard and determined/taken up ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and Seal of the Court of this 19th of Nov' 2018.

To, 1. Shri. Mithilesh Kumar Prasad, S/o Baiju Prasad, Permanent Add : Vill. Kamtaul, Dist. Darbhanra, State : Bihar, Presently residing at Mon Town Registered Owner of offending vehicle B/R No. NL-04/A-8960, (Tata 407/31 Truck) 2. Shri. K. Gojung Konyak, S/o Khongnyam Konyak, Permanent Add. : Village Sheanghah Tangten, P.O & P.S Mon, Dist. Mon, Present Add. NST Colony, Mon Town, Nagaland. (Driver of offending vehicle B/R No. NL-04/A8960 Tata-407/31 Truck.

Whereas Shri. Tiatemjen Imchen & Anr has instituted a compensation claim case against you for a sum of Rs. 8,60,000/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Sixty Thousand) only.

You are hereby summoned to appear before this Court in person or through pleader duly instructed and able to answer all material questions relating to the claim case on 31st day of Jan' 2019 at 10:00 O' Clock without fail for filing W/S. Take notice that in default of you appearance on the date mentioned the claim will be heard and determined/taken up ex-parte in your absence.

Given under my hand and Seal of the Court of this 19th of Nov' 2018.

DECALARATION OF ACTUAL NAME/SURNAME

Regd. No. 1273/18 Date 17/11/18 I, Smti. KHETOLI W/o Lt. HENITO SEMA, permanent resident of Rotomi village and presently residing at Khuwuboto colony do hereby solemnly swear an oath and declare as under: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India belonging to Sumi Naga tribe and resident of above mentioned address.

2. That my name is officially record and entered as KHETOLI in all legal documents.

3. That due to clerical error/mistake in my SBI Main Branch Zunheboto bearing Account No. 31726767984 my name is written and entered as XETOLI SHOHE, which I would like to rectify; my name as KHETOLI. 4. That the above mentioned name refers to one and the same person.

5. That through this declaration in my same account number I would use my name as KHETOLI. 6. That the statement made above in paragraphs 1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed therein.

Identified by Advocate Deponent/Declarant Solemnly affirm and declare on oath before the competent authority on this of ________ at Zunheboto Nagaland.

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ance from the para-military force, he told reporters.

The Assam Rifles had not permitted the party to hold a programme of Gandhi in October, saying the ground was to be utilised only for sports purposes, the Congress spokesperson said.

Lallianchhunga, however, said when the Congress came to know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a rally on the same ground on Friday, the party applied for the ground for Gandhi’s programme.

“Why this discrimination? The Assam Rifles seems to have orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs not to allow the use of their (Assam Rifles) ground for Rahul Gandhi’s rally,” Lallianchhunga alleged.

“We are optimistic that the rally will finally be held at the Assam Rifles ground. But, as an alternative, we are keeping the Mizoram Armed Police parade ground at Mualpui, on the outskirts of Aizawl, ready,” he said.

About Gandhi’s October programme, Lallianchhunga said an application for use of an indoor stadium was also rejected on the ground that poll materials have been stored there. The central government is also influencing the election officials so that the Congress president fails to hold his political programme here, Lallianchhunga alleged.

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Amritsar attack suspected of ‘terrorist act’ ISI has reactivated Khalistan file: Tewari

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh visits a victim of the grenade blast at Nirankari Bhavan, at a hospital in Amritsar, Monday. (PTI) a secret.

Amarinder flew in from Chandigarh along with his cabinet colleague and Amritsar MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu and PPCC president Sunil Jakhar to take stock of the situation.

He said the police had recovered similar HG-84 grenades from a terror module busted by the Punjab Police last month, indicating a high probability of the involvement of inimical forces from across the border.

Prima facie, this appears to be an act of terror by separatist forces, organised

with the involvement of ISIbacked Khalistani or Kashmiri terrorist groups, said the chief minister, adding his government had taken serious note of the incident and was aggressively pursuing all angles of investigation. The culprits would soon be arrested, Amarinder promised, while talking to media after visiting the site of the attack.

He said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was also helping in the investigations and certain leads had been unearthed.

A NIA team visited the blast site Sunday night

Malegaon case: SC asks Bombay HC clarifies on HC to deal with Purohit’s plea Aadhar, bank New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Bombay High Court to deal with the plea of Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit, one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bast case, that he was being prosecuted in the matter without any valid sanction.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi directed the high court that Purohit’s plea be dealt with on November 21.

A special court on November 2 had commenced the formal trial against Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and five other accused after framing of charges under various penal law in the Malegaon blast case.

Purohit, in his plea, referred to the earlier apex court order by which the trial court and the Bombay High Court were directed to deal with the claim of Purohit that he was being prosecuted under penal laws including the Unlaw-

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The plea also alleged that the charges have been framed against Purohit and others by the trial court which had commenced the trial without dealing with the claim on sanction.

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI): The Bombay High Court on Monday questioned the Centre’s decision of withholding the salary of a port trust employee since 2016 on the grounds that he had not linked his salary account with his Aadhaar.

A division bench of justices A S Oka and S K Shinde while hearing a petition filed by Ramesh Purale, working as a chargeman with the Mumbai Port Trust, said his salary cannot be withheld over failure to link his bank account with his Aadhaar card.

Purale had challenged a letter issued to him by the Union Ministry of Shipping in December 2015, asking him to link his his bank account, in which his salary was being credited, with his Aadhaar card .

He, however, refused to do so citing his fundamental right to privacy. From July 2016, he stopped getting his salary following which he petitioned the HC.

Sabarimala: HC expresses displeasure over police action

Kochi, Nov 19 (PTI): In a strong reprimand, the Kerala High Court expressed its displeasure Monday over the manner in which Ayyappa devotees were dealt with by the police at the “Sannidhanam” of the Sabarimala temple.

More than 30 protesters were taken into preventive custody Sunday night after fresh protests broke out at the “Nadapanthal” area of the Sannidhanam (temple complex), where hundreds of devotees agitated against police restrictions.

A division bench, comprising justices P R Ramachandra Menon and N Anil Kumar, questioned the alleged police excesses and asked under what authority did the police prevent the devotees from entering the Sabarimala Sannidhanam.

The court warned that stringent action would be taken against police officials if such incidents were repeated.

The bench also directed the Home Ministry to implead itself in the case as a respondent.

Even though the advocate general (AG) informed the court that the police had initiated action against those who had violated section 144, CrPC that prohibited the assembly of more than four persons at a spot, the court expressed its displeasure over the manner in which the devotees were dealt with.

Considering a batch of pleas related to various issues concerning Sabarimala, the court orally directed that the devotees who had taken tickets for the “Neyyabhishekam” (ghee offering) rituals should be allowed to stay back at the Sannidhanam and perform the ritual the next morning.

The genuine devotees should be allowed to offer prayers, the court said.

The court sought to know who allowed the police to disturb the devotees resting at the Sannidhanam by pouring water on the floor.

It sought the details of the police officials deployed at the Sannidhanam and their experience in

Sabarimala pilgrim management.

It directed the director general of police (DGP) to inform it about the restrictions imposed at the hill shrine.

The bench observed that no restrictions could be imposed on children, women, elderly people and the physically challenged at the Nadapanthal (the enclosure leading to the 18 holy steps to the temple).

Even though the AG said security measures were taken according to the directive of the Centre, the court said the state was also responsible in the matter.

The AG claimed that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Hindu Aikyavedi activists were behind the “issues” created at the Nadapanthal Sunday night.

The court deferred the matter to Friday, while directing the Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the hill shrine, to inform it about the number of pilgrims who could be accommodated at the Nadapanthal.

along with their investigators and explosive experts and held discussions with the top brass of the Punjab Police.

Responding to a query, Amarinder said the attack could not be equated with the Nirankari conflict in 1978 as that was a religious matter and the Adliwal incident was purely a case of terrorism.

Amarinder, who visited the hospital to meet the injured, announced jobs for the kin of those killed in the attack and Rs 50,000 each to the injured, in addition to their free treatment.

Senior Congress leader and former Ludhiana MP Manish Tewari has urged the Centre and Punjab to work closely for maintaining peace in the state, describing Sunday’s blasts in Amritsar as the Pakistan ISI’s attempt to reactivate the Khalistan file.

As someone who lost his father to militancy in Punjab, Tewari said, “The state government and the people of Punjab must walk that extra mile to guard peace because what has happened today is definitely the ISI and Pakistan’s act.

It shows Punjab is in their crosshairs again.”

The former minister drew linkages between Sunday’s attack on a Nirankari congregation near Amritsar to the first Akali-Nirankari clashes of April 13, 1978 in Amritsar.

The 1978 clash that led to the killing of 13 Sikhs and three Nirankaris is widely believed to have laid the foundations of militancy in the state.

Rahul condemns attack: Rahul Gandhi said on Facebook: “I have been deeply anguished by the attacks in Amritsar. These are condemnable. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of victims.”

No comparison between Modi and Indira: Ramesh

Lalu fails to appear in court due to ill-health

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): No comparison could be drawn between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former prime minister Indira Gandhi, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Monday, noting that Gandhi would never have taken a “tughlaqi” decision like demonetisation.

The former Union minister was speaking to reporters after the release of his book on Indira Gandhi

by United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson and her daughter-in law Sonia Gandhi at the former prime minister’s memorial here.

Sonia Gandhi released the Hindi version of Ramesh’s book, “Indira Gandhi - A Life in Nature”, on the former prime minister’s love for nature.

On Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary, Ramesh said it was true that after 30 years, someone got a clear majority in the general election like Indira Gandhi did and that Modi had full control over the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

“Indiraji was a different person. There is no comparison between Modi and Gandhi. She would have never taken a tughlaqi decision like notes ban,” he said.

victed in four fodder scam cases, is in jail custody. He, however, is under treatment for various ailments at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here.

Prasad’s health condition has deteriorated of late due to a festering boil on his right leg and his sugar level and blood pressure have shot up due to the boil, the doctor who attends the diabetic politician said. The former Bihar chief minister’s dose of insulin has been increased to bring down the sudden increase in sugar level, he said.

Due to the boil, the RJD chief is experiencing difficulty in standing up and going to the washroom, sources close to Prasad said.

The fodder scam is related to fraudulent withdrawal of government funds from the treasuries of various districts of undivided Bihar in the 1990s when RJD was in power and Prasad was the chief minister.

Prasad was first convicted in one case pertaining to Chaibasa Treasury (Rs 37.7 crore) on September 30, 2013. He was then found guilty in cases involving the Deoghar Treasury (Rs 89.27 lakh), the Chaibasa Treasury (Rs 37.62 crore) and Dumka Treasury (Rs 3.13 crore) between December, 2017 and March, 2018.

Lalu Prasad (File) Ranchi, Nov 19 (PTI): RJD president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad could not appear before a special CBI court due to ill-health on Monday for the hearing of a fodder scam case, his counsel said.

However, former MPs Jagdish Sharma and R K Rana and three ex-IAS officers, who were also accused in the RC 47/A fodder scam case, appeared before Special CBI judge Pradeep Kumar. The case pertains to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 139.35 crore from Doranda Treasury in the 1990s.

“Jagdish Sharma, R K Rana, ex-IAS officers Phool Chand Singh, Mahesh Prasad and Beck Julius appeared before the court.

Lalu Prasad could not appear because of illness,” said Prasad’s counsel Prabhat Kumar, who was present in the court.

Prasad, who was con-

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with AAI elections

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the ongoing election process of Archery Association of India (AAI), but made it clear that its result would be subject to the outcome of the petition challenging the exercise that is pending before it.

The AAI has moved the apex court against the new constitution and the election process initiated by former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi, who was appointed as the administrator of the association by the Delhi High Court.

A bench of justices A M Khanwilkar and Deepak Gupta said, “Since the election programme has already commenced in terms of notice dated October 4, 2018, the same should proceed as per law uninterrupted”.

It clarified that the result of the election will be subject to the outcome of this application. “The grievance made in this application inter alia about improper amendments to the constitution can be con-

sidered at a later stage,” the bench said and posted the matter for further hearing to second week of February 2019.

During the hearing, senior advocate Sunil Gupta, appearing for the Association, alleged that the administrator has come out with a new constitution contrary to the direction of the apex court. “Instead of overseeing the elections, the administrator S Y Quraishi has come out with his own constitution and even proceeded with initiating the process of election based on it,” Gupta said.

The bench was told by advocate Gopal Shankarnaryanan, appearing for Quraishi, that there were some shortcomings related to age fraud, domicile requirements and anti-doping requirements in the constitution adopted by the Association.

“These provisions were absent in the amended constitution adopted by the Association. The administrator has to ensure strict compliance of the national

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sports code,” Shankarnaryanan said and added that elections will be held on December 4.

The bench said that it would not interfere with the election process and would deal with the arguments of

deviations in constitution at a later stage. On December 4, the apex court directed had AAI to amend its constitution in accordance with the 2011-National Sports Development Code (NSDC) and conduct the elections in

four weeks thereafter.

The apex court had said that the election should take place in accordance with the amended constitution by virtue of the court’s order under the supervision of administrator Quraishi.

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Amritsar, Nov 19 (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Monday said initial investigations suggested the grenade used in the attack on Nirankari Bhavan was similar to the ones manufactured by the Pakistani Army Ordinance factory.

Three persons including a preacher were killed and over 20 injured when two-motorcycle borne men threw grenade on a religious congregation on Sunday.

The attack took place inside the Nirankari Bhavan’s prayer hall at Adliwal village near Amritsar’s Rajasansi, an incident which the police are treating as a ‘terrorist act’.

“The grenade attack at the Nirankari Bhavan seemed to carry Pakistan’s signature, with initial investigations indicating that the grenade used was similar to the ones being manufactured by the Pakistani Army Ordinance factory,” Amarinder said.

The chief minister has announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast that left three persons dead, officials said.

Information can be provided on the Punjab Police helpline - 181, they said, adding the identity of the informer will be kept

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RESULT DECLARATION

Result of Interview conducted on 5th & 6th November 2018 by National Health Mission, Nagaland for the post of Community Health Provider to undergo Six months Bridge Programme (2nd session) is hereby declared in order of merit.

Selected applicants in order of merit Waiting List in order of merit Sl. No. Roll No Sl. No. Roll No Sl. No. Roll No Sl. No. Roll No Sl. No. Roll No 1 15 21 55 41 102 1 23 11 46 2 63 22 37 42 8 2 105 12 2 3 111 23 1 43 33 3 96 13 64 4 75 24 30 44 83 4 81 14 115 5 126 25 113 45 90 5 99 15 76 6 114 26 32 46 57 6 16 16 43 7 34 27 53 47 59 7 49 17 17 8 116 28 61 48 101 8 56 18 13 9 31 29 95 49 71 9 14 19 98 10 118 30 108 50 47 10 60 20 54 11 44 31 42 51 7 12 11 32 79 52 84 13 10 33 110 53 40 14 21 34 66 54 104 15 124 35 89 55 94 16 74 36 28 56 45 17 29 37 78 57 20 18 88 38 36 58 48 19 123 39 106 59 125 20 73 40 68 60 39 1. Roll No with names in order of merit is displayed on NHM notice board.

2. Orientation and signing of bond for the selected candidates will be conducted on 29th of November 2018 at 11:00 am at the Directorate of Health & Family Welfare.

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4. Failure to appear for the orientation & bond signing shall be considered declined.

5. The wait listed candidate in order of merit shall be given preference if any of the selected candidates surrender or forego the seat.

6. Waiting list is valid till admission to January 2018 batch only and not beyond.

7. For any queries, applicant may contact +913702270565 on working days between 11:00 am to 3:00pm.

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May or may not

ritish prime minister Theresa May finds herself in an unenviable position with her political career hanging by a thread when rebellion within her Conservative party threatens to pull her down. Responding to the spate of resignations by cabinet colleagues as well as threat by 48 party MPs to push for her resignation, May delivered a stark warning Sunday to the lawmakers over her proposed “Brexit” divorce deal by saying: “Negotiations won’t be any easier if I’m gone”. At the heart of the matter is a goodbye deal or Brexit, negotiated by May’s government with European Union(EU) before Britain finally exits in 2019. May expects that the 585-page draft Brexit withdrawal agreement will keep the economy stable, save jobs, enable the country to prosper and deliver on what 52% of Britons voted for in the 2016 referendum -to pull out of the EU. The proposed deal includes a $50-billion payment to the EU by Britain to secure a divorce. It also aims to ensure frictionless trade between Ireland, a country that will remain a EU member, and Northern Ireland, a British province that will leave the EU. Theresa May finds herself in a no-win situation; she will anger MPs if she refuses to accept the Brexit deal and also anger MPs if she accepts the deal. May faces a tough battle for survival ahead. There are 650 MPs in the House of Commons(Lower house) - so any party getting more than 325 MPs has “a majority” because they are presumed to be able to win votes on all the things they want to do. Theresa May’s Conservatives ended short of that total - getting 318 MPs (13 fewer than after the 2015 general election), Labour got 262 MPs (up 30), the Scottish National Party 35 (down 21), the Liberal Democrats got 12 (up 4) and the Democratic Unionists 10 (up 2). The DUP agreed to back the Conservatives in key votes - such as a Budget and a confidence motion - but are not tied into supporting them on other measures. The Conservatives’ 318 MPs and the 10 DUP MPs together make up more than half the MPs in the House of Commons.

At least 1/3rd of Conservatives oppose Brexit deal in its present form while DUP also opposes it over the clause on the status of northern Ireland and Ireland with EU. There is another opinion that is inclined to another public referendum. Supporters of this new vote on Britain’s E.U. membership argue that a second referendum is not only an option but also a must, given that the promises on which proBrexit politicians campaigned have largely proved to be misleading. Critics maintain that posing the same question again because MPs didn’t like the British people’s response would ruin trust in British democracy. Instead of hunkering down behind closed doors while rebels within her Conservative Party try to secure the 48 letters of no confidence needed to trigger a leadership challenge, May has come out fighting. She is weakened, but at the moment it seems that there is little appetite among Conservative MPs for either another general election - given Jeremy Corbyn’s rise during the one just finished - or a leadership contest to replace Mrs May. There is also, at the moment, little sign of agreement on who could be parachuted in to replace her in a “coronation”.

DailyDevotion “When He Has Come” When He has come, He will convict the world of sin… —John 16:8 Very few of us know anything about conviction of sin. We know the experience of being disturbed because we have done wrong things. But conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit blots out every relationship on earth and makes us aware of only one— “Against You, You only, have I sinned…” (Psalm 51:4). When a person is convicted of sin in this way, he knows with every bit of his conscience that God would not dare to forgive him. If God did forgive him, then this person would have a stronger sense of justice than God. God does forgive, but it cost the breaking of His heart with grief in the death of Christ to enable Him to do so. The great miracle of the grace of God is that He forgives sin, and it is the death of Jesus Christ alone that enables the divine nature to forgive and to remain true to itself in doing so. It is shallow nonsense to say that God forgives us because He is love. Once we have been convicted of sin, we will never say this again. The love of God means Calvary— nothing less! The love of God is spelled out on the Cross and nowhere else. The only basis for which God can forgive me is the Cross of Christ. It is there that His conscience is satisfied.

Forgiveness doesn’t merely mean that I am saved from hell and have been made ready for heaven (no one would accept forgiveness on that level). Forgiveness means that I am forgiven into a newly created relationship which identifies me with God in Christ.

The miracle of redemption is that God turns me, the unholy one, into the standard of Himself, the Holy One. He does this by putting into me a new nature, the nature of Jesus Christ.

Quotes

True charity is the desire to be useful to others with no thought of recompense. ~ Emanuel Swedenborg

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or me, food is at the core of every religion because it signifies the most important commandment of the universe: those shalt not harm. People who eat meat cause vast amounts of suffering, not just to the animals but to the planet itself. The five most amazing vegetarians in the world, in my opinion, were the Holy Prophet Mohammad, Jesus, the Buddha, Rumi and Mahatma Gandhi. How sad that all their followers eat vast amounts of meat while mouthing the empty phrases of their religious books. You should know about Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi known simply as Rumi, a 13th century (12071273) Muslim poet, jurist, theologian and Sufi mystic, born in Balkh (in Iran then and now in Afghanistan) and died in Konya, now in Turkey. Known as Maulana and Maulawi (master), he is regarded as one of the greatest Sufi spiritual masters and poets, famous for his epic Mas̄navīyi Maʿnavī (“Spiritual Couplets”), which widely influenced mystical thought and literature throughout the Muslim world. Upon his death, his followers, and his son, founded the Mevlevi Order, also known as the Order of the Whirling Dervishes.

Rumi’s influence has spread across nations and ethnic divisions. Iranians, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, Muslims of different nationalities. His poems have been widely translated into most of the world’s languages and have influenced literature hugely, specially Persian, Turkish, Urdu and Pashto.

Sufism, or Tasawwuf, is the inward mystic philosophy, the spiritual dimension/discipline of Islam. It considers the Holy Prophet Muhammad as the perfect being who exemplifies the morality of God. Sufis belong to different orders, congregations, formed around a grand master. These strive for perfection of worship.

According to William Chittick, “In a broad sense, Sufism can be described as the interiorization, and intensification of Islamic faith and practice.” Sufism is perceived as a peaceful and apolitical form of Islam, particularly suited for interreligious dialogue and intercultural harmonisation in pluralist societies; a symbol of tolerance and humanism -flexible and non-violent.

While Sufis strictly observe Islamic law, they are ascetics, firm in their practice of Dhikr, the remembrance of God. Classical Sufi scholars have defined Tasawwuf as “a science whose objective is the reparation of the heart and turning it away from all else but God”. Sufis believe that by pledging allegiance to Muhammad spiritually they may connect with God. “intensive devotion, pious abstemiousness and pondering the divine mysteries” is the Sufi way, the “science of purifying the heart”. Existing in both Sunni and Shia Islam, Sufism is not a sect, but a method of approaching, or a way of understanding, the religion, which “through simultaneously fulfilling the obligatory religious duties” and finding a “way and a means of striking a root through the ‘narrow gate’

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Stop killing them in the depth of the soul out into the domain of the pure unimpressionable Spirit which itself opens out on to the Divinity.”

While all Muslims believe that they are on the pathway to Allah and hope to become close to God in Paradise—after death and after the Last Judgment— Sufis also believe that it is possible to draw closer to God and embrace the divine presence in this life through “repentance from sin, the purging of contemptible qualities and evil traits of character, and adornment with virtues and good character.”

Devotion to Muhammad is an exceptionally strong practice within Sufism. Rumi attributes his self-control and abstinence from worldly desires as qualities attained by him through the guidance of Muhammad. Rumi states, “I ‘sewed’ my two eyes shut from [desires for] this world and the next – this I learned from Muhammad.”

Dhikr is the remembrance of Allah commanded in the Qur’an for all Muslims through a specific devotional act, such as the repetition of divine names and supplications from Hadith literature and the Quran.

Ritualized dhikr ceremonies of the Sufis include “reci-

tation, singing (the most well known being Qawwali music), instrumental music, dance, incense, meditation, ecstacy, and trance.”

Sufi whirling originated and is still practised by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order. It is a dance through which dervishes aim to reach the source of all perfection. This is sought through abandoning one’s egos, personal desires, listening to the music, focusing on God, and spinning one’s body in repetitive circles, seen as a symbolic imitation of planets in the Solar System orbiting the sun. At the age of 12, Rumi, born in a Muslim meat-eating world, wrote this quatrain and became a vegetarian till he died.

‘Shadeed-az-kwa nee ast munazin/Ya rafeer ul-qist amnazeer/Choon ke ast shadaaz raftam ke azdaan/Wahen ul-khirama, za dizt’un bu’azir’? (I have existence and I value it so much/So have all the beings on earth and they too, try to preserve it/ Then, how can I kill even the tiniest creature/Just to satiate my palate?).

Rumi believed that all lives were sacred: Taa’shif nifaak b’astz sang (Even a seemingly lifeless stone has a degree of consciousness; respect it). Rumi was

a staunch vegetarian and shunned even milk and milk products (Sheer munharaam nuzt: To me, even milk is forbidden). He even refrained from sacrificing animal/s as an Islamic ritual on Eid-Al-Adah (Bakrid).

Rumi says in Turkish, ‘Ye’k dez charinda-ulinsaan rish’h’aaz’(Look at all animals as you look at humans). This is of paramount importance. This creates sensitivity that further blossoms into universal empathy. The sanctity of every life is to be saved and preserved: ‘Kahin nish shudam el-fazeer-un-nisaar.’

Rumi writes that what we eat, directly influences our thinking. If we consume an animal, its blood and gore will make us act like a slaughterer: ‘Un qasaab, gosht-e-zakaaf ’.

“We began as mineral.

We emerged into plant life, and into the animal state , and then into being human, and always we have forgotten our former states, except in early Spring when we slightly recall being green again” Rumi, Selected poems, Penguin UK. When Rumi died his body was interred and a shrine, the Yeşil Türbe (Green Tomb), was erected over his place of burial. His epitaph reads: When we are dead, seek not our tomb in the earth, but find it in the hearts of men.

Rumi believed passionately in the use of music, poetry and dance as a path to reach God. It was from these ideas that the practice of whirling dervishes developed into a ritual form. In the Mevlevi tradition, worship “represents a mystical

journey of spiritual ascent through mind and love to the Perfect One. In this journey, the seeker symbolically turns towards the truth, grows through love, abandons the ego, finds the truth and arrives at the Perfect.

The seeker then returns from this spiritual journey, with greater maturity, to love and to be of service to the whole of creation without discrimination.” And that includes animals. There is a belief, expressed by chroniclers, that much of his poetry was composed in a state of ecstasy, induced by the music of the flute or the drum, the sound of the water mill in Meram, where Rūmī went with his disciples to enjoy nature. He found in nature the reflection of the radiant beauty, and felt flowers and birds partaking in his love.

Mewlâna Jalâluddîn Rumi says, “All loves are a bridge to Divine love. Yet, those who have not had a taste of it do not know!”

The Mewlewī order issues an invitation to people of all backgrounds: “Come , Come, Whoever you are, Wanderer, idolater, worshipper of fire, Come even though you have broken your vows a thousand times, Come, and come yet again, Ours is not a caravan of despair.”

I would repeat this invitation to all of you who eat the flesh of animals.

Stop killing them, treat them with love and respect as another form of God and see how your happiness increases and the world changes around you. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@ nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

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Asiatic elephants in peril

aved from the grips of the merciless ivory trade, Asiatic elephants across South East Asia are once again facing a serious threat of endangering their wild populations beyond recovery.

This new threat is so widespread, devastating and deadly that experts are already showing serious concern regarding the bleak future that threatens Asiatic elephants over the next two decades. The ban of ivory trade has opened an alternate market of elephant body parts in mainland China that is seriously endangering the future of this majestic land mammal. The skin of Asiatic elephants is being harvested after their indiscriminate poaching for the alarming rise in demands for natural jewellery manufactured from such elephant skin. The helpless animals are poached first by highly organized poaching units with sophisticated firearms, latest GPS tracking and high powered communication system like satellite phones and other advanced tracking and./or communication devices. Following that the skin of the animals are removed with precision and exported to China via illegal trade routes for manufacturing special elephant skin beads that are dyed with specific coloring agents and then made into specialty jewellery items like beaded necklace and bracelets and other expensive fancy items. Such fashionable jewellery items are fetching high economic returns from their customers in the illegal wildlife black markets operating in China and in some pockets of South East Asia.

This new trends has caught wind too fast and has been impacting wild Asiatic elephant populations and subpopulations across South East Asia. Previously, only selected males with large tusks were targeted by poachers for the ivory trade.

Female Asiatic elephants do not produce tusks unlike their African cousins. Decades of poaching generated hunting pressure so drastic on populations of wild elephants that bull elephants with large dusks are not so common in their wild Asiatic herd populations any more. But the skin trade is gender neutral; and hence male, female juvenile, sub adult, baby as well as old and sick elephants are all being targeted by the poachers in their relentless hunt for elephant skin for the novelty jewellery industrial markets in China.

As a consequence a very serious, detrimental and irreversible hunting pressure is being exerted across wild Asiatic elephant populations in South East Asia exerting irreparable damage to the sustenance of many

herds and pushing them towards extinction; if this is going to continue unrestricted. Removing young calves and breeding females from the wild herd populations is going to exert serious pupation pressure on these herds with bleak future awaiting them in the future; as there will be less chances of individuals removed being replaced by new and vigorous stock for the future.

Elephant carcasses with clinically removed skin are showing up even in the very remote parts of South East Asia indicating that the problem is deep rooted and is slowly getting out of control. The poor management of forests and poor conditions of the forest and wildlife security across the region is further deteriorating the process at an unprecedented and alarming rate. The situation has been worrying most elephant conservation agencies around the globe. Some reports are suggesting that the poaching of wild Asiatic elephant herds have surpassed that of the African elephant herds over the past few years in an exponential manner within a very short period of time.

All the elephant inhabiting nations across South East Asia are facing the heat. But the situation is worst in Myanmar due to its close proximity to international border with China; and the poaching pressure on wild herds of Asiatic elephants across Myanmar even in remote and inaccessible elephant habitats are raising by leaps and bounds annually. Unless something serious is attempted in Myanmar and that too very soon; the wild herds may bid adieu forever from the region.

The situation is alarming for neighboring South Asia particularly for countries such as Nepal, Bhutan, India and Bangladesh close to China. Once the poaching gangs start operating at an industrial scale in South Asian countries; the toll will be several folds on wild herds of Asiatic elephants in South Asia.

All these countries need to act now before the problem hit their shore by working together as a joint force in dealing with such monumental challenges through mechanisms like Joint Conservation Initiative (JCI).

The governments across South Asia with significant wildlife population and rich biodiversity must act now before the poaching plague hit their shores. However, this is not just the case of Asiatic elephants alone. The monumental negative impacts on different species of wildlife populations as well as major and minor forest resources around the globe through intra and intercontinental

poaching and illegal trafficking of forest products, live wildlife and various wildlife body parts into China is getting worse by the day.

The situation is so worrisome that several countries impacted by wildlife poaching due to the powerful and politically influential illegal wildlife markets operating in China have been compelled to approach Beijing to take suitable steps to curb this massive billion dollars plus illegal industry operating openly in the country. Although the Chinese government has promised to take serious action, the reality is that nothing truly is visible on the grounds. The economic and political power helping such illegal wildlife markets to operate in China fuelled by the frenzy for bush meat, wildlife trophies and wildlife body parts for use in traditional Chinese medicinal practices among the local customers is playing havoc across the globe with respect to biodiversity conservation. Three continents rich in biodiversity, namely Asia, Africa and Latin America as well as economically under developed Eastern Europe have been worst impacted by this illegal wildlife trade and trafficking.

Several species of endangered aquatic (both marine and fresh water) and terrestrial invertebrates; as well as amphibians, reptiles, fishes, birds and mammals have been drastically impacted to the point of no return around the globe due to this factor. The worst impacted being mostly the economically backward; but biodiversity rich developing and under developed nations in both hemispheres. Without covert political support such illegal wildlife trade and trafficking markets could neither operate nor survive in China. The Chinese government must act strongly, without delay on these illegal wildlife markets and eradicate them completely. Unless China takes responsibility and act diligently to cut down wildlife trade and trafficking operating within her borders; or is pushed and/or forced by the international as well as regional community and conservation agencies; the global future for several wildlife species (like Asiatic and African elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, endangered pangolin, primates, bears, bats, deer, antelopes, rodents, wild sheep and goats are all at stake to name only a handful) is in complete jeopardy in the not so distant future.

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

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Deplorable is the word!

ince its inception Nagaland had its share of troubles be it the influx of deviant groups from the bordering Myanmar or be it the intermittent scuffle between various tribes/groups ubiquitous across the length and breadth of Nagaland. Still one problem, which has been omnipresent, is the poor road condition.

Nagaland being a hilly region with little or no rail connectivity, roads assumes importance for connectivity and for transportation to facilitate trade and commerce. It is not wrong to say that prosperity and economic development lies on the strength of the roads. It is a symbol of the movement of society. And in Nagaland, roads being the only means available for rural and urban connect, cannot afford such major lapse. Otherwise, the gap will ever remain and so will development, which will only loom over Nagaland without viable results.

The deplorable condition of road is a major concern for Nagas. Traffic gridlocks, pot holes, flying dust are common phenomena on the roads causing problems for daily commuters, drivers and even pedestrians.

It is a common practice wherein road construction is carried out perfunctorily by the PWD contractors by simply carpeting roads with loose black gravel without paying any heed to provide strength to the lower lying

levels. Potholes are patched up in an uneven fashion by pouring different sized pebbles on it, over which thick layer of mud is strewn followed by a road roller run to level it with the existing road. In no time with every downpour the mud washes away leaving behind a thick muck of muddy sludge on the road, adding more woes in people’s life. Additionally, this decrepit road condition is responsible for high vehicle maintenance cost, high consumption of fuel, excessive tyre puncture, axle and suspension failure as well, which is enough to showcase the wanton disregard of public administration towards providing basic amenities.

Despite regular notification to the State Government, the concern authority has still not woken to this grave issue, which shows that the Nagaland Government is being run by time serving delinquent politicians who do not even feel guilty for their dereliction of duties.

It is time for Nagaland State government to rise and shine from slumber and do something tangible to improve the condition of the road and give to the people of Nagaland one less thing to worry about. It is also imperative for all sections of society to involve selflessly and start contributing for common good.

Khumlamo Patton, Akuk village, Wokha

Reader’s Post

Appeal to GoI to reciprocate to peace initiative

Sir,

Pochury GBs Union (PGBU) would like to express appreciation and gratitude to GoI and NSCN (Khongo led group) for their declaration to re-enter into ceasefire and to continue dialogue on peace process. It was a positive outcome desired by the Nagas which will bring inclusive and peaceful solution to our Naga Political issue. We would like to welcome the peaceful approach of both NSCN (Khongo Group) and GoI and urge all our NPGs to join the peace process. We are also grateful to Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) who is working tirelessly and playing the role of mediator and peace ambassador for bringing a permanent Peace in our Land. Lastly we would like to appeal GoI to reciprocate to the peace initiative taken and persist on peaceful dialogue for early solution to the protracted Naga Political problem.

PGBU president, Nyupuli and general secretary Lovisie

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

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Leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi

Former CJI TS Thakur presents ‘Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament for 2017, and Development’ to former prime minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. (PTI)

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and several other political leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on

her 101st birth anniversary on Monday.

“Tributes to India’s former Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary,” Modi tweeted.

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, former president Pranab Mukherjee, former vice president Hamid Ansari and former prime minister Manmohan Singh

NSA, CVC, minister named in CBI war

(From p-1) The Wire reached out to Chowdary for his response to this account. “The matter is before the Supreme Court,” he said. “It would be inappropriate to communicate with the media in this regard.”

Boasts about friends in high places Sinha says that when Manoj Prasad was arrested by the CBI, he was “garrulous and arrogant” and dropped the names of the “high and mighty” and “top contacts” to “create fear” in the minds of the investigators.

Putting Manoj Prasad’s conversation with the investigating team on record, Sinha says that as per the middleman, his father, Dineshwar Prasad, who used to work in the Research and Analysis Wing, has a “close acquaintance with NSA Ajit Doval.”

Manoj also said his brother Somesh is very close to an officer in Dubai and to Samant Goel, presently special secretary R&AW, and that he could get the CBI officers “kicked out” and “finished.”

According to Prasad, his brother Somesh and Samant Goel helped the NSA on an “important personal matter”.

He also claimed India opted out of the contest from Interpol. The CBI made discreet inquiries on Prasad’s claim on Interpol and found them

to be correct. Sinha says all the evidence on that will be available on record.

Mobile phone records and messages from Prasad’s seized phones reveal texts referring to powerful persons, says Sinha’s application in the Supreme Court.

The CBI officer also says it was Doval who informed Rakesh Asthana about the FIR against him. “It was informed on 17.10.2018, the Director CBI briefed NSA and informed him that Rakesh Asthana’s name is cited in the FIR. Subsequently, on the same night, it was informed that the NSA informed Rakesh Asthana about registration of FIR. It was informed that Asthana reportedly made a request to the NSA that he should not be arrested.”

When the CBI wanted to probe the role of top government officials in touch with the middlemen from Dubai, the permission for the same was denied by the NSA. The officer also reveals how call records and mobile tower locations were proof that Asthana and Samant Goel had met with middleman Somesh Prasad. The Wire had reported this earlier. Sinha’s petition alleges intervention in this case by many in the government.

Among them is Law Secretary Suresh Chandra,

who, says Mr Sinha “waded into the issue”. Rekha Rani, an IAS officer allegedly contacted Satish Sana on behalf of the Law Secretary. Satish Sana spoke to him on Whatsapp, says the petition.

“The Union Law Secretary Suresh Chandra said that he was in London for some work related to Nirav Modi case, that he was trying to contact him (Sana) for last 4/5 days in order to convey message of Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha that the Union Government will offer full protection to him, that there will be a drastic change on Tuesday (13th) and that he (Sana) should meet him (Suresh Chandra) on Wednesday(14th),” the officer claims.

Suresh Chandra told NDTV: “This is all false.

I never went to London, I don’t know who Satish Sana or Rekha Rani is. It is complete fabrication.”

Why Sana spoke out Sinha said that the only reason Sana stepped forward to make his complaint was probably because “he was stopped from going abroad on 25th night at Hyderabad Airport in presence of his family which hurt his sense of self-respect (and) that he was assaulted by the IO Devender Kumar on 1st Oct and 3rd Oct at CBI Head office (as disclosed by Sana).”

paid tribute to Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in the city. Congress leaders from Rajasthan and former state chief minister Ashok Gehlot remembered Indira Gandhi and said her contribution towards nation-building was “immense”. “Paying tributes and homage to former PM Smt Indira Gandhi ji on her birth anniversary. Her contribution towards nationbuilding was immense. Her great love for the country and dedication towards the welfare of people would always be an inspiration,” Gehlot tweeted.

Paying her respects to the former prime minister, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the nation should work together to keep the diversity of the country intact. “Homage to Indira Gandhi Ji, former Prime Minister of India, on her birth anniversary.

National Integration Week begins today. As she did so whole-heartedly, let’s work together to keep the spirit of ‘unity in diversity’ alive,” the TMC chief tweeted.

Delhi’s air quality most deadly in 2016 in 2 decades

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): During the past two decades, Delhi’s air quality was the “most deadly” in 2016 as it reduced the life expectancy of a resident by more than 10 years, a new study said Monday, asserting that the national capital was the second among 50 most polluted areas of the country.

India is today the world’s second most-polluted country, trailing only Nepal, it said and pointed out that loss of life expectancy was the highest in Asia, exceeding six years in many parts of India and China.

According to air quality life index and accompanying report produced by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), globally particulate pollution reduces average life expectancy by 1.8 years, making it the greatest global threat to human health.

“By comparison, firsthand cigarette smoke leads to a reduction in global average life expectancy of about 1.6 years,” it said.

Debate, but do not disrupt: Naidu to students

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Monday urged students to debate, discuss and dissent but not “disrupt”, even as he questioned the events held to observe the death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Patriotism and nationalism were the need of the hour, the vice president said. He added that patriotism did not mean garlanding Bharat Mata and saying “Bharat Mata ki Jai” but it meant celebrating one’s countrymen and not discriminating against anyone on the basis of caste and religion. Speaking at the 95th convocation of the Delhi

University, Naidu made a reference to a controversial event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2016 to protest against Afzal Guru’s hanging, during which anti-national slogans were allegedly raised.

“We must also care for the unity and integrity of the country...Some people debate -- I have freedom, I will do this, I will do that.

I will celebrate this man, Afzal Guru. We have no problems in celebrating anybody, but if you want to celebrate someone who wants to destroy Parliament, someone who wants to attack the Constitution, is it a celebration?,” Naidu asked the gathering.

7 AAP Nagaland merges with NPF

(From p-1) Despite being in the opposition, Longkumer explained that the AAP members sought to work together with NPF for better transformation of the society and achieving sustainable growth for the Naga society. He clarified that they had joined not in search of personal wealth, fame or attention.

He also endorsed the decision of NPF leaders to reflect deeply and significantly on the commitment and aims of the AAP members. Assuring to strengthen NPF, Longkumer claimed that the 634 AAP members were faithful, committed and principled, adding that they would all be effective to provide a reality check on policy and decision making. “We will strengthen NPF and walk the extra mile for welfare of the people with the party’s principles by preserving traditional values and culture, retaining age-old heritage of the society bequeathed by our ancestors and protecting it and by being responsible towards each other,” he declared.

Speaking on the occasion, former AAP spokesperson Dr Lemwang Chuhwanglim highlighted the reason for merging with NPF, pointing out that had they wanted money and power, they would have joined some other party. He assured to work with commitment and determination for the society. The programme was chaired by NPF secretary general and Rajya Sabha member KG Kenye, while party’s central minority wing president Bishnu Bhattacharjee delivered the welcome address.

‘Cradle of Hope’ project for abandoned babies (From p-1) Pointing out that as per the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) Act of 2017 the State was obliged to set up at least one Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA), social welfare director said it could involve a lot of resources. However, he said project “Cradle of Hope” would work as a cost effective solution as abandoned children received through the project would be directly linked to the nearest SAA through Child Welfare Committee. Lauding K Ela for compiling the book, Aier said that it would facilitate studies and researches for future generations.

Director of Prodigals Home, K Ela, who gave a brief overview of her book, highlighted the recommendations from the participants on the Dissemination Workshop on Child adoption (Naga customary practices and CARA regulations) held on March 25, 2017 at Elim Hall in DABA: Other highlights of the programme included invocation by pastor Imsutoshi Jamir, and a vote of thanks by Pito Samuel Sumi. The programme was chaired by Juvily Kitho and Pito Samuel Sumi.

Can’t stop salary for not linking bank AC to Aadhaar: High Court

MUMBAI, NOV 19 (PTI): The Bombay High Court on Monday questioned the Centre’s decision of withholding the salary of a port trust employee since 2016 on the grounds that he had not linked his salary account with his Aadhaar.

A division bench of justices A S Oka and S K Shinde while hearing a petition filed by Ramesh Purale, working as a chargeman with the Mumbai Port Trust, said his salary cannot be withheld over failure to link his bank account with his Aadhaar card.

Purale had challenged a letter issued to him by the

Union Ministry of Shipping in December 2015, asking him to link his his bank account, in which his salary was being credited, with his Aadhaar card.

He, however, refused to do so citing his fundamental right to privacy.

From July 2016, he stopped getting his salary following which he petitioned the HC. Earlier this month, Purale filed an application in his petition where he relied on the Supreme Court’s judgement of September 26 on the Aadhaar card issue.

The high court Monday questioned the Union

government as to how it could take such a stand that it would not give salary to its employees because their Aadhaar card is not linked to their salary accounts.

“How can you (Centre) take a stand that salary will not be given to an employee because his Aadhaar card is not linked to the salary account?” Justice Oka asked. “We have perused the apex court’s judgement.

Prime facie, we are of the view that the petitioner’s salary cannot be withheld on the ground that there is failure to link Aadhaar card with the bank account,” he said.

ZION HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. NILO Z. KIBA, visiting consultant from Guwahati will be available for consultation on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th November 2018 at 12:00 PM onwards and every Saturday thereafter.

Patient with Neck Pain, Backache + Leg pain (PIVD/Slipped Disc/Sciatica) Musculoskeletal pain, etc. may contact the Consultant Doctor for appointment/ inquiry in the following no.  09435309019, 08787513863 DP-8710

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018

ADMISSION

CAPITAL TUITION CENTRE offers Winter Coaching for Class Ten (10) Selection Passed Students & Repeaters in all subjects (Nov, Dec, &January) Contact  Capital Training Institute Near T.C.P. Gate, Kohima Mob:No 9402831939/9436201083 K-3422

Episképtis Home Stay

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Facility : Paying guest with kitchen attached Location : Lower Jail Colony, Kohima, Near St. Peter's School, Opposite to SBI ATM, Nagaland: Kohima 797001 Contact no. +919089612099 / +917640075453

TEACHERS REQUIRED

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1. B.A. /B.Com 1 nos 2. B.Sc. (Maths/B.Sc (PCB) 2 nos 3. Class 12 (Passed) 2 nos Preferences will be given to D.El.Ed./B.Ed (undergoing or completed) Date on interview : 01-12-2018, Time: 10 am Logos School, Sovima (Near Singrijan), Dimapur Contact: 8794237789/8974998334 K-3297

APEX VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

PHOM LEMPONG SCHOOL

ADMISSION STARTED

(UNDER PHOM BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, PBCA)

For January Session 2019 (17th batch)

Course Patient Care Assistant (Dhai)

(e-mail: lempongphom@gmail.com)

For query 8248457728 / 9612821466 DP-8717

Headmaster

Duration 1 year

Office Timing : 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hostel Facility Available Add : 4th Mile, Near Agri Expo Junction, Dimapur Contact : 8974507931 / 9862639134 / 8119962193 ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL DIMAPUR (will be upgraded to Higher Secondary)

ADMISSION NOTICE

Admission is going on for Montessori and LKG for 2019.

Registration for new admission from UKG – Class-8 is on.

VACANCY

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Application are invited for the post of teacher in the following course Sl. Name of the Number Education qualification No Post of Post 1 English Teacher 1 BA (English Hons.) or MA (Eng.), Preferably B. Ed. 2 Maths Teacher 1 B. Sc. Preferably Maths or Physics Hons • Interested candidates may forward their application, duly signed, to the Headmaster or lempongphom@gmail.com or yepshongtok@gmail.com, with resume, self-attested documents and one recent passport.

• Application should reach the office of the Headmaster on or before 2nd December 2018.

• Interview will be held at two places that is Dimapur and Longleng.

• Dimapur interview will be held on 6th December 2018 at Phom Baptist Church near Bible Society of India, East Burma Camp. Timing will be 10 am.

• Interview at Longleng will be held on 14th December 2018 at PBCA Executive Hall.

Timing will be at 10 am.

Eligibility 8th Passed

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LONGLENG, NAGALAND. PIN-798625 GOVT. REG. NO. H/RS-2949/NBSE REG. NO. 3054.

1. M.A (Eng), B.Ed - 1 post 2. M.A (History/Pol. Science), B.Ed - 1 post 3. B.Com , D.El.Ed/ B.Ed - 1 post 4. Graduate with PGDCA - 1 post Experience :- Minimum 3 yrs in Secondary must.

Salary : Sl. No. 1 & 2 – Rs. 12,000 & above Apply with all copies of documents from Class-10 above and passport size photograph.

Interview :- 23rd November (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Contact :- 9862589089 Email Id :- sobhastthomas@gmail.com DP-2730

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KAKURO

MODERN DRIVING CENTER

URGENTLY WANTED 2 Waitress or Waiters

Qualification- 12 plus Food and accommodation provided.

Salary will be discussed during interview.

Contact no. 9612632720 8256907447 DP-8723

M. W. COMPANY VACANCY

37 candidates (M/F) Below 26 years for Official /Non-official Work in Kohima Qualification: 10,11,12 & above Earn: ` 4000-22500/For Interview Contact: Tuesday & Wednesday (along with Bio-Data) Time: 11:00 A.M - 2:00 P.M Phone No. 8257961128

No. 9057 Yesterday’s solution No. 9056

No. 3676 Yesterday’s solution No. 3675

No. 2702 Yesterday’s solution No. 2701

Size : 50 by 45.5 sq. ft. Rs. 3.41 Lakhs or Size 103 x 41 sq. ft. Rs. 6.33 Lakhs

at Diphupar K-Khel, Lane-1, 4th Mile, Dimapur Near Ao Baptist Church @ Rs. 270/- per sq. ft.

Any size plot available GENUINE BUYER MAY PLEASE Contact No : 8257879275

LAND FOR SALE Duba Gaon

Govt. Recognised Near New Secretariat Office, Kohima Affordable Fees (Admission going on) Contact :7085190017, 8132919208

S.F 110 - Road Touched Ekranipathar, Road Touched Near Charali # 8974535127

Interested party may contact : 917005733799/9612449620

LAND FOR SALE Khushiabill (below ground) Ph. : 8413031858 (No brokers pls)

LAND FOR SALE Place : Diphupar-B

Area : a. 100 sq. ft. x 100 sq. ft. = 10,000 sq. ft. b. 50 sq. ft. x 50 sq. ft. = 2500 sq. ft.

Price : 300/- per sq. ft. (Negotiable)

LAND FOR SALE

Contact No : 9436812487/ 8732002080

POWER STEERING (Wagon-R)

Dry Land 13000 sq. ft.

Near Hope Academy No Broker Contact : 9077845780

LAND FOR SALE

LEAN DRIVING INSTITUTE

URGENT LAND FOR SALE

BRO'S DRIVING CORNER Dimapur Learn Driving with

ADMISSION STARTED Contact : 8974222333 DP-8713(B) 9089220559

Medziphema : Nagaland ADMISSION STARTED

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Graphic Designer Experience Minimum : 3 Years Cont : 7005656093

Land Sale in Posh Res./Rental Area near Master Colony, Dimapur 2 Nos of Plots measuring 120 ft. x 80 ft. at reasonable rate.

Interested person may Contact : 8837087474

Across 1 Goddess entertained by The Beatles (4) 3 Partisan could be one with ambition (8) 9 Measure area with one large duck (7) 10 Fish, by the sound of it, in position (5) 11 Small detached territory oddly insolvent (5) 12 Nick is brought back in central location (6) 14 Telling a story while engaged in textile manufacture? (8,1,4) 17 Compound such as chalk a litmus test reveals (6) 19 Policeman starts to search extremely small wood (5) 22 He is leader in train robbery (5) 23 Last object - lion’s share (7) 24 Animals appearing in European musical (8) 25 Change course? Move erratically? Not entirely (4) Down 1 Epitaphs composed for the most fortunate (8) 2 Boringly dull prohibition by health centre (5) 4 Doubtless, mistake offends client (4-9) 5 Spirit initially expresses life force (5) 6 A Tibetan monk with a bishop in a US state (7) 7 Bound to have equal scores (4) 8 Box adding weight to vehicle (6) 13 Star once involved with old family member (8) 15 Animosity expressed by ailing Bard of Avon? (3,4) 16 Agree with a number of Romans and give way (6) 18 Ace investigator pens last letter for old American (5) 20 Public house gets a single call (5) 21 Man in church with a piano (4)

Naga United Village

at Ura Villa Colony,

Just 4 Minutes drive from Hotel Saramati, Dimapur Area = 6243 sq. ft. Price (Negotiable) No Broker Contact No : 8414951017 7005345625 DP-8732

FOR SALE Alto IX Model 2010 NL Registration

Contact : 9612156432

FOR SALE WAGON R VXI (2007) with Alloy Wheels Price : 1.35 Lakh (Nego) Contact No : 8794812558

FOR SALE URGENT 1) Tipper Dumper 1618 1 Nos 2) Tipper Dumper 1613 2 Nos Contact No. : 8787766479 7005586549 DP-8671

FOR SALE ALTO LXI

Model : 2009 Dec. Running - 32,000 km In good condition Price : Rs. 1.95 Lakh (Nego) Contact No : 9089281673

BISHU KHAOYUNG LUCKY DRAW RESULT 2018

1st Prize No. : 1301 2nd Prize No. : 1149 3th Prize No. : 2046 Consolation Prizes : 1806, 2143, 1208, 1090, 2906 NB: Winners can claim their Prizes within one week of the publication.

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RESULT OF RAFFLE DRAW GORKHA BISWAKARMA PARIWARIK WELFARE SOCIETY Draw Date 17/11/18 1ST PRIZE - 255 2ND PRIZE - 322 3RD PRIZE- 678 CONSOLATION PRIZES 549, 480, 266, 741, 136, 112, 122, 870, 459, 630.

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DRY LAND FOR SALE

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focus of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is now on increasing compliance and checking evasion.

customers in form of discounts but, according to industry experts, these subsidies have never as deep as 10 per cent which was offered this year in order to cover the price hike in the coming month.

One of India’s leading chains, Great Eastern Retail director Pulkit Baid told ET that these brands withdrawing their sales support or subsidies might impact the demand adversely in the lean months.

It may be noted that in September, the central government doubled customs duties on refrigerators, washing machines up to 10 kg capacity, and air-conditioners to 20%.

Duties were and also increased on compressors.

This hike hit the margins badly which was further impacted by the depreciating rupee.

Model Village, 5th Mile Near National Highway Plots Available : 1) 120 x 120 sq. ft.

2) 100 x 100 sq. ft.

Price : 260 per sq. ft.

Negotiable Contact : 7005478905/8974836188

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nical challenges.

The new indirect tax regime GST was rolled out on July 1, 2017. With GST systems now stabilising, the

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toll plazas.

Integration of e-way bill with FASTag will help revenue authorities track the movement of vehicles and ensure that they are travelling to the same destination as the transporter or the trader had specified while generating the e-way bill.

It will also help the suppliers locate the goods through the e-way bill system. Transporters, too, would be able to track their vehicles through SMS alerts that would be generated at each toll plaza.

Similarly, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor’s (DMIC’s) container tracking services, also called LDB programme, would be integrated with the e-way bill to improve the logistics ecosystem.

The official said that the implementation of the proposal would require inter-ministerial coordination as integration would have several operational and tech-

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official told PTI. Touted as an anti-evasion measure, e-way bill system was rolled out on April 1, 2018, for moving goods worth over Rs 50,000 from one state to another. The same for intra or within the state movement was rolled out in a phased manner from April 15.

Transporters of goods worth over Rs 50,000 would be required to present e-way bill during transit to a GST inspector, if asked.

“The integration of the e-way bill system with FASTag and LDB is expected to help boost tax collections by clamping down on trade that currently happens on cash basis,” the official said.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has put in place the FASTag system for collection of toll electronically on national highways. FASTag also offers non-stop movement of vehicles through

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New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): The revenue department is planning to integrate e-way bill with NHAI’s FASTag mechanism and DMICDC’s Logistics Data Bank (LDB) services, to facilitate faster movement of goods and check GST evasion. The proposal, according to officials, will improve operational efficiencies across the country’s logistic landscape.

Currently, lack of harmonisation under the ‘track and trace’ mechanism in terms of sharing information among different agencies is affecting the ease of doing business in the country. Besides, it is also impacting the logistic costs of the companies.

The proposal, being worked out by the revenue department, will also help in preventing goods and services tax (GST) evasion by unscrupulous traders who take advantage of the loopholes in the supply chain, an

added.

Business head at Godrej Appliances, Kamal Nandi was quoted in the report saying, “The price hike undertaken in September by some brands is going to get implemented now since brands did not want to affect any price changes during the festive season, and also to provide some cushion to offline retailers to combat the huge online discounting.”

He further added that it is impossible to cushion the prices now since the margins are badly affected.

Haier India President, Eric Braganza also stated the company has hike prices by up to 8 per cent this weekend.

It is no secret that manufacturers offer sales support or subsidy to retailers during festive season which passes on to the

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E-way bill may be linked with FASTag to check GST evasion

New Delhi, Nov 19 (Agencies): Television sets and appliances price may go up by almost 3 per cent to 10 per cent soon, as manufacturers consider raising sticker rates to offset rupee depreciation and customer duty hike on imported washing machines and refrigerators.

Manufactures considered the price hike in October but postponed it to after the festive season, reported Economic Times.

Brands such as LG, Samsung and Sony have already withdrawn the subsidy of up to 10% given to retail channels which was further transferred to customers in form of discounts.

Other manufacturers like Haier, Xiaomi, Siemens, Bosch etc. are also increasing the rates, the financial daily report

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the US Federal Reserve officials about the world economy. The rupee, however, outperformed other emerging currencies, an expert said.

Foreign investors put in Rs 1,100 crore on a net basis in capital markets Monday, provisional exchange data showed. FPIs have pumped in nearly Rs 8,285 crore into the Indian capital markets so far this month.

In opening trade, the rupee had depreciated by 9 paise to 72.02 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange ahead of RBI’s board meet.

However, weakness in the US dollar against some currencies in the global market and a higher opening of the domestic equity markets limited the rupee fall, dealers said.

The BSE Sensex rose by 317.72 points, or 0.90 per cent, to close at a sixweek high of 35,774.88.

The broader NSE Nifty raced past the 10,750-mark to touch a high of 10,774.70 before settling at 10,763.40 points, showing a rise of 81.20 points, or 0.76 per cent.

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Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI): The rupee Monday rose by 26 paise to close at a 10week high of 71.67 against the US currency, extending its winning streak for the fifth straight day helped by steady forex inflows amid a crucial RBI board meeting.

The rupee has gained around 1.68 per cent to scale 10-week high levels in the five-day rally since November 13 as foreign funds returned to capital markets and oil prices retreated.

Stock markets also rose nearly 1 per cent to scale sixweek high levels despite the ongoing RBI board meeting also supported the rupee sentiment.

Key issues under consideration in the RBI board meeting were to ease rules for weaker banks, providing liquidity to non-bank finance companies and framing a new capital framework for the Reserve Bank of India, V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Group, HDFC Securities said.

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we must find out a proper substantive agenda which will be encompassing all these important elements,” he said.

At the Buenos Aires ministerial, which failed to reach an agreement due to the US intransigence on food stockholding, India continued to press for the reduction of farm subsidies by developed countries and resisted inclusion of new issues on the negotiating table.

“The WTO processes - which include rules and practices - have to improve.

In the last few months, I have spoken to ministers from over 100 countries and discussed how to prepare a new agenda for the WTO,” Prabhu said.

In September, senior officials of the G-20 nations, meeting in Argentina, reached a consensus on an initiative to reform the WTO. China and the European Union, among others, have insisted for several months on the need to start discussions on reforming the WTO, to avoid a chaotic situation in the international political and economic system.

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tariffs on around half of its imports into America and has threatened to deepen the conflict and target all of its imports.

Prabhu said that there were current challenges to global trade, the impact of which would have serious implications for the world economy and individual nations.

“Today, we must agree that without WTO, we will have a problem because we need global trade. We must make sure that WTO remains intact... It has to change and change for the better,” he said.

The Minister said that India was in discussions with other member countries and an agenda was being prepared which would be forward looking, agreeable to all nations and include substantive issues.

“We cannot forget the issues that have been put on the table with an agreement of all the countries and those issues also need to be taken into account.

So, we cannot forget the so-called old issues.

“At the same time, we cannot just forget inclusion of new issues. So,

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New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS): Making an indirect reference to the ongoing US-China trade war that poses a “big challenge” to the multilateral trade system, India on Monday reiterated its call to reform the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to ensure its relevance in the changed global scenario.

Addressing a conference here organised by industry chamber Ficci, Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu said that the ongoing discussions to reform the WTO must include both old as well as new issues so as to prepare a “forward-looking agenda” for the multilateral body.

“To ensure that there no repeat of the Buenos Aires (WTO ministerial in December 2017) failure it had been decided to draw up a new agenda for the WTO,” Prabhu said.

“Since then much water has flown under the WTO bridge, so to speak, and the organisation faces unprecedented challenges.”

Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China by imposing

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Imran hits back at Trump’s tirade against Pakistan

Islamabad, Nov 19 (Agencies): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday lashed out at US President Donald Trump following his remarks that Pakistan doesn’t “do a damn thing” for the United States despite billions of dollars in US aid for the South Asian nation.

The friction threatens to further worsen already fragile relations between Islamabad and Washington, on-off allies who have repeatedly clashed about the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s alleged support for Islamist militants, Reuters reported.

Khan, who assumed power in August and is known for his fiery antiAmerican rhetoric, said in a series of tweets that “record needs to be put straight on Mr Trump’s tirade against Pakistan” over the weekend.

Trump, during a Fox News TV interview aired on Sunday, defended cutting aid to Islamabad and also suggested Pakistani authorities knew Osama bin Laden’s

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location prior to his killing

by U.S. troops in a raid inside Pakistan in 2011.

Pakistan denies supporting Afghan Taliban insurgents waging war against U.S.-backed troops in Afghanistan and Islamabad has also always rejected claims officials aided former al Qaeda leader bin Laden.

“Instead of making Pakistan a scapegoat for their failures, the US should do a serious assessment of why, despite 140,000 NATO troops plus 250,000 Afghan troops & reportedly $1 trillion spent on war in Afghanistan, the Taliban

today are stronger than before,” Khan tweeted.

Trump, in a pre-recorded interview, said bin Laden had been living in “a nice mansion” in Pakistan next to a military academy and “everybody in Pakistan knew he was there”.

“And we give Pakistan $1.3 billion a year. ...(bin Laden) lived in Pakistan, we’re supporting Pakistan, we’re giving them $1.3 billion a year - which we don’t give them anymore, by the way. I ended it because they don’t do anything for us, they don’t do a damn thing for us.”

Khan said Pakistan had borne the brunt of the United States’ war on terror, which focused on militants that straddle the Afghanistan-Pakistan tribal belt.

“No Pakistani was involved in 9/11 but Pak decided to participate in US War on Terror,” Khan said. “Pakistan suffered 75,000 casualties in this war & over $123 bn was lost to economy. US “aid” was a minuscule $20 bn.”

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SL Parl speaker to get tough after lawmakers’ brawl C o lo m b o, N ov 1 9 (PTI): Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Monday warned that he will come down hard on those responsible for violence inside the House on November 16 amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country.

“The speaker informed the party leaders that he had already called for a report on the ugly and illegal behaviour such as bringing in weapons to the chamber, chilli powder attacks, causing damage to public property, exchange of fisticuffs and other breaches of discipline,” said a statement by the speaker.

On November 16, Sri Lanka’s Parliament witnessed unprecedented violence as lawmakers threw furniture and chilli powder at each other. The speaker refuted allegations that unauthorised persons had entered the public galleries on that day. Each parliamentarian had been allowed visitors and their details were provided to the House, he said. Jayasuriya had called the police into the House as lawmakers were seen breaking furniture to attack

the police while there were video images of some MPs carrying sharp objects and an MP was seen throwing chilli powder mixed with water at the policemen.

The violence had left some lawmakers injured.

Political parties in Sri Lanka agreed on Monday to form a select committee to conduct parliamentary affairs amid a power struggle set off by President Maithripala Sirisena’s controversial decision to remove Ranil Wickeremesinghe as prime minister last month.

Jayasuriya said party leaders have been already told to name the members to the select committee and inform the secretary general of Parliament.

Parliament, which was convened on Monday for a third floor test against disputed prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, was adjourned just 10 minutes after its opening as lawmakers could not decide on the members of the committee.

The decision to form the select committee came a day after an all-party meeting called by Sirisena to resolve the political crisis ended inconclusively.

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NRUNG LONGIDANG VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

The Union with immense pride and happiness extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Yanathung L. Ngullie, S/o Longtsuman Ngullie for securing the post of UBSI under the department of Nagaland Police.

We wish and pray for more success in his future endeavours.

Zanbonthung T. Murry President, NLVSU

Pyingjamo Ngullie Gen. Secretary NLVSU

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FELICITATION The Lirmen Students' Conference extend our heartiest congratulations to the following for their successful achievements : 1. Mr. L. Mayang Aier on being promoted to Addl.

SP, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Police, Nagaland, Kohima.

2. Miss Chubanaro Longchar, D/o Mr. R. Lima Longchar on being selected as Junior Engineer, Railway Maligaon, Guwahati.

The Union further wishes them success in their future endeavours.

Sentimeren Longkumer President, LKM

Sashimenla Longchar General Secretary, LKM

Benjamin Netanyahu (File)

Ayelet Shaked would stay on so long as the prime minister addresses Israel’s “deep security crisis”.

“If the prime minister is serious in his intentions, and I want to believe his words from last night, I am saying here to the prime minister we are removing at this moment all of our political demands and will help you in the huge mission of making Israel win again,” he told reporters on Monday.

Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday appealed against calling early elections, saying such a decision would be “irresponsible” because of current security concerns. “In such a period you don’t topple a government, in such a period you don’t go to elections,” Ne-

tanyahu said of recent escalation of tensions in the region.

Under the law, elections are not due until November 2019 at the latest.

If Mr Bennett had withdrawn his nationalist Jewish Home party from government, Prime Minister Netanyahu would have been left with a minority government making snap elections more likely.

However, as it stands he still has 61 out of 120 of the parliamentary seats in the Knesset - which means further disagreements between coalition parties could still collapse the government.

The current government has been in power since March 2015. It comprises mostly nationalist and religious parties which take a hard line towards dealing with the Palestinians and reject the notion of trading occupied land for peace.

All Israeli governments are coalitions because of Israel’s system of proportional representation, meaning no single party can govern alone. Recent polls show Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has won four elections, is a favourite amongst the electorate and his Likud party has the most support.

California wildfires toll hit 80 San Francisco, Nov 19 (IANS): The death toll from the destructive wildfires have reached 80, with 993 people still unaccounted for, authorities said. As of Sunday evening, there were 77 deaths and 9,700 homes destroyed as a result of the 149,000-acre Camp Fire in Northern California, which started on November 8, ac-

cording 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, has killed at least three people with more than 96,000 acres torched, CNN reported.

According to Cal Fire, the state’s forestry and fire protection agency, the Wool-

sey Fire was now 88 per cent contained But Cal Fire said that Camp Fire was only 65 per cent contained as of Sunday evening and won’t be fully doused until November 30. Hundreds of deputies, National Guard troops, coroners and anthropologists were sifting through levelled homes and mangled cars for remains.

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The Signal Phom Union, Dimapur extends hearty congratulations and deep appreciation to Miss N. Pongman Phom, D/o Mr. C. Ngampuh & Mrs. Chingpuh for securing the post of S.O-II under the Department of water resources, Nagaland. The Union also wishes her all the very best for her future endeavours.

(Hamphen Phom) General Secretary

FELICITATION

We the Bhumnyüla Union Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss N. PONGAM PHOM, D/o Mr. & Mrs. C. Ngamphu Phom of Bhumnyü village for securing the post of Sectional Officer (S.O-II) under the Department of Water Resources Examination 2018.

The Union further wishes her success in her future endeavours.

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THE JUBILEE CHOIR PRESENTING A SONG AT THE CELEBRATION. The 25 Years Silver Jubilee Celebration of Nagaland for Christ Prayer House at Henivi Village WSBAK. The theme, "I will show the great and mighty thing, which thou knowest not". Jeremiah 33:3. Speaker-Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi, Executive Secretary, WSBAK Akuvuto.

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L o n d o n, N ov 1 9 (Agencies): Israel’s government appears to have survived a possible collapse after a key partner withdrew a threat to leave the coalition and force snap elections.

Naftali Bennett, of the Jewish Home party, had signalled he would quit, but announced on Monday he would stay on.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with ministers in recent days to try to keep his coalition together. The crisis began when the defence minister resigned in opposition to an Israeli ceasefire with Gaza militants. Mr Bennett had said he would pull his party out unless he was appointed the new minister of defence.

Mr Netanyahu has assumed the role himself for the time being.

The withdrawal of Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman and his Israel Our Home party left Mr Netanyahu’s government clinging to a one-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset (parliament).

Education Minister Naftali Bennett, who leads the third largest party in the coalition, said on Monday that he and Justice Minister

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Kabul, Nov 19 (IANS): The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) office in Afghanistan said on Monday that about 3.7 million Afghan children have no access to school due to insecurity and poverty in the country.

“An estimated 3.7 million children are out-ofschool in Afghanistan with 60 percent of them girls,” Ahmad Jan Nawzadi, an official at the UNICEF office in Kabul, told reporters in a ceremony to observe the World Children Day which falls on November 20.

Celebrating the World Children’s Day in Kabul, UNICEF officials expressed concerns over the situation of Afghan children, their poor access to school, child labour and recruitment of child soldiers, reports Xinhua news agency. In conflict-hit Afghanistan, many parents, mostly in the countryside, are reluctant to send their girls to school due to security concerns and cultural barriers. However, around nine million Afghan children, some 40 percent of them girls, are attending school regularly. As armed groups including Taliban and Islamic State (IS) outfits are active, hundreds of schools have reportedly remained closed, mostly in the countryside.

nary talks and no agreement was reached on any issue,” he said in a statement on Monday.

Taliban leaders had not accepted any deadline set by the U.S. to wrap up talks, three Taliban officials added. The U.S embassy in Kabul declined to comment.

Khalilzad, an Afghan-born US diplomat authorised

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combat operations in 2014, as Taliban insurgents battle to reimpose strict Islamic law following their overthrow in 2001 at the hands of U.S.-led troops.

Leaders of the hardline Islamist group met U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad at their political headquarters in Qatar last week for the second time in the past month, said spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid.

“These were prelimi-

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Kabul, Nov 19 (Agencies): A three-day meeting between the Taliban and the U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan to pave the way for peace talks ended with no agreement, the militant group said a day after the diplomat declared a deadline of April 2019 to end a 17-year-long war.

According to Devdiscourse, Afghanistan’s security situation has worsened since NATO formally ended

muddle the peace process.

“We were astonished to see Khalilzad’s statement in Kabul on Sunday. He wrongly quoted us, saying that the Taliban admitted that militarily we would not succeed,” said a senior Taliban member in Afghanistan.

Another senior member said Khalilzad’s strategy to declare a deadline showed how desperate the U.S. was to withdraw foreign forces.

“Taliban leaders have not agreed to any deadline because we are winning on all fronts,” he added.

The Taliban “are not losing” in Afghanistan, Gen. Joseph Dunford, the top U.S. military officer, said last week.

“We used the term stalemate a year ago and, relatively speaking, it has not changed much,” he told a security forum.

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Taliban officials said that the Taliban leaders had not accepted any deadline set by the U.S. to wrap up talks.

Taliban, on Sunday said he hoped to cut a peace deal with the group by April 20.

That deadline coincides with the date set for presidential elections in Afghanistan.

Two senior U.S. officials confirmed that the second round of peace talks ended last week and the Taliban expected Khalilzad to visit Qatar for a meeting before the end of 2018.

“The second round of talks went on for three days.

This clearly proves that both sides are exercising patience and caution during their diplomatic engagement,” a U.S. official said on condition of anonymity.

But Khalilzad’s public statement that the Taliban believe they will “not win militarily” angered senior members of the group, who warned U.S. officials against mixed messages that could

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OFFICE OF THE SPORTS SOCIETY SUYIM BPO: Ungma.P.O. Mokokchung

WORDS OF GRATITUDE Through this column, the Sports Society Suyim would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, family and society for your prayers, presence and financial support towards the society during the participation in the 26th MDFA Tournament 2018. We also would like to acknowledge our players for achieving the 3rd Position in the tournament.

May the Good Lord bless each and everyone of you in the days to come.

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ontroversy has broken out at the Golden Horse awards amid a row over the status of Taiwan.

The 55th annual awards - dubbed the “Chinese Oscars” - were held in the Taiwanese capital Taipei on Saturday. Fu Yue, who won the best documentary award, said in her acceptance speech that she hoped Taiwan would be recognised as “independent”.

Her words appeared to spark opposition from mainland Chinese stars, while Taiwan’s president has also waded in.

Taiwan’s status is sensitive. The island has been self-ruling since 1949 but China regards it as a breakaway province it will reunite with one day.

Fu, whose documentary Our Youth in Taiwan was about the island’s 2014 Sunflower Movement, said that “I hope one day our country will be recognised and treated as a truly independent entity. This is my biggest wish as a Taiwanese.”

Mainland Chinese former Best Actor winner Tu Men then raised more eyebrows by saying he was

Taiwanese director Yue Fu (R) won the best documentary award. honoured to present an award in “China, Taiwan” a phrase many Taiwanese object to. He added that the two sides were like a close family. Later on Sunday, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen spoke out, saying that Taiwan “never accepted the phrase ‘China, Taiwan’, and never would, because Taiwan is Taiwan”.

“I am proud of yesterday’s Golden Horse Awards, that highlights the differences between Taiwan and mainland China, because of our freedom and diversity, and this is why this is a place where artistic creations can be free,” she added in a Facebook post.

Politics got in the way last night and threatens future awards ceremonies.

The Golden Horse film awards winner Best Feature Film: An Elephant Sitting Still Best Director: Zhang Yimou, Shadow Best Leading Actor: Xu Zheng, Dying to Survive Best Leading Actress: Hsieh Ying-xuan, Dear EX Best Supporting Actor: Ben Yuen, Tracey Best Supporting Actress: Ding Ning, Cities of Last Things Best New Director: Wen Muye, Dying to Survive Best New Performer: Si Pangoyod, Long Time No Sea Best Documentary: Our Youth in Taiwan Outstanding Taiwanese Filmmaker of the Year: Saburo Liu

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Oscar award-winning director Ang Lee tried to defuse the tensions by calling for politics to be kept out of the awards. But leading Chinese actress Gong Li, chair of the jury, declined to stand on stage with him, reportedly because of the Taiwanese documentary winner’s pro-independence comment.

Many Chinese celebrities reportedly did not attend the after-ceremony party and left Taiwan early.

This leaves Ang Lee, who chairs the Golden Horse committee, ver y worried about next year’s awards. The festival and awards bring together the ndia’s largest fashion best in Chinese-language d e s t i n a t i o n Tr e n d s films. In the past, they’ve along with most prombeen able to avoid politics ising 360 degree marketing and event management company of North East -Trident Brandcom hosted the Dimapur audition for the Trendsetter 2018 at The Garden, Super Market, Dimapur on November 16.

Altogether 75 plus participants were called for audition wherein judges selected top 10 participants for next round which will be the photoshoot round. Contestants have showcased their skills in ramp walk, communication through self-introduction and presence of mind in the question and answer session.

Participants with resource person and faculty. Most of the participants also impressed the judges ion mentor and model from ment, medium of branding by their talent in singing, Delhi. She also co-founded etc.

(NPN) dancing, writing and reciGlobal & Smart recently, a personal skill enhancement OFFICE OF THE and branding platform. The MAKHUL KHEL DIHOMA VILLAGE topics for the seminar were DISTRICT KOHIMA NAGALAND taken on various fashion FELICITATION career aspects, costume deWith immense pride and honour, we signing, boutiques, label, brands, export house and the Makhu Khel Dihoma Village would like their working methodology, to convey our heartfelt congratulations to Sabou Yashü, S/o Mrs. Basanguü Yashü promotion and customer Er. and Late Rev. Krutsolie Yashü recently handling, portfolio develop- promoted to Additional Director, Department

Contestants of Naga Chef along with the organizers.

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he much acclaimed Naga Chef is back with its 6th Edition.

Naga Chef is the pioneer culinary completion in Nagaland and the NorthEast. It aims to promote Naga indigenous cuisine and to provide a platform to all Naga cooks who have true passion to showcase the age-old Naga recipes to the world.

12 contestants were

selected from the Screening round to cook their way to clear the first round, ‘Culinary skills’.

It was an intensive contest where the knowledge of Naga ingredients and cooking skills were put to test. 8 contestants were selected for the next round of competition ‘My Signature Dish’ at Mhachaki, Kohima on the November 19. The competition will

have several rounds to enable recognition of the various skills required to be a successful chef and entrepreneur. The top contestants will then compete for the coveted title at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, from December 1 to 9. The event aspires to showcase the varied delicacies of the different tribes during the festival by way of presenting Naga indigenous cui-

sines of high quality.

The winner of Naga Chef Season 6 will walk away with a cash prize of Rs 3 lakhs, while the finalists will receive gifts and additional benefits to pursue their culinary dreams.

The annual event is organized by Synergy Group Enterprise, supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland.

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We wish and pray that Almighty God continue to bless you with good health, wisdom and success in your future endeavours.

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tation etc. After the audition, the top 10 selected candidates will go for photoshoot round and finally one female and one male from Dimapur, Nagaland will make it to the Grand Finale, which will be held in Guwahati on December 8, as informed by Trendsetter 2018 event director Rudrajeet Kr Laskar.

Fashion designer and Apex Manpower Services co-founder, Ben Kithan and Fusion Store proprietor, Temsusenla Kichu were the jury members during the audition. Trance Effect band made a presentation during the event. Trendsetter is a first of kind fashion event to attract youths both male and female between the age group of 16 - 26

Selected participants with judges and organizers. years. Trendsetter 2018Hunt for Face of Trends is the biggest fashion show happening in North East.

Audition has taken place in several cities including Guwahati, Shillong, Silig-

uri, Jalpaiguri, Jaigaon, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Gangtok, Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Silchar and Dimapur before the grand finale.

Trends have 450 plus

stores across 200 cities. It also houses more than 100 apparel and accessories brands, along with over 18 private label brands across men, women and children categories.

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but not, apparently, in the current tense atmosphere.

Meanwhile, one of China’s most acclaimed directors, Zhang Yimou, took home the most awards for his film Shadow.

TGOUN conducts seminar

he department of Fashion Technology under The Global Open University Nagaland (TGOUN) conducted a three-day seminar from November 13 -15 as part of the academic curriculum for the BBA FD students. The resource person for the seminar was Label Gauri & Shan founder Rashmi Agarwal, a fashion designer, fashion stylist, fash-

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HAPPY 50th MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY 20/11/1968 to 20/11/2018

The Dubagaon Youth Organisation would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to M iss Aka Ac hum i, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Ahuto Achumi for bringing laurels to our community and the village by being crowned Miss Sumi 2018. We are so proud of you. May God continue to bless you in your future endeavors!

Mr. Nlumo Ngullie & Mrs. Npilo Ngullie Dear Apo and Apvu, As you begin another year of togetherness, may you be blessed with good health long life and more happiness. May God's love and faithfulness continue to brighten your journey together in the years yet to come, just like He did all these years, Happy Anniversary!

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New Zealand’s players celebrate after they beat Pakistan in their test match in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday. (AP/PTI)

Abu Dhabi, Nov 19 (Agencies): Spinner Ajaz Patel took five wickets on his Test debut as New Zealand triumphed by four runs after an astonishing Pakistan batting collapse in the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan seemed on course to go 1-0 up in the series after reaching 130-3 just before lunch on the fourth day, needing just an-

other 46 to clinch victory.

But the Black Caps fought back with left-armer Patel - playing in his first Test at the age of 30 - capturing the decisive wicket of Azhar Ali in dramatic fashion to finish with figures of 5-59.

Resuming at 37-0 overnight, Pakistan lost three quick wickets in the space of just eight balls, with Imam-ul-Haq (27) the

first to depart, trapped leg before by Patel.

Leg spinner Ish Sodhi removed Mohammad Hafeez (10), miscuing a drive to cover, and Haris Sohail (4), who slapped a full toss back to the bowler later in the same over.

But the home side appeared to be back on track as Ali shared a partnership of 82 with Asad Shafiq (45), who became the 11th

Right call to leave me out: Broad Nagaland beat

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Kandy, Nov 19 (Agencies): Stuart Broad says he is ready to play in the third Test if called upon but acknowledged England have made the “right decision” in leaving him out of the first two Tests in Sri Lanka given the conditions.

Broad is in the squad but has been in the unfamiliar position of carrying the drinks in Galle and Kandy as England recorded their first away series win since January 2016.

The 32-year-old seamer has 433 Test wickets to his name but is determined to keep on improving and has used his time out of the XI to address some technical issues.

“It’s never easy not playing but it is easier when you can honestly think it’s

DBC Kohima sports & cultural meet held D i m a p u r , N ov 1 9 (NPN): The annual sports cum cultural week (EUPHORIA 2018) of Don Bosco College, Kohima was held on Monday at college premises with Fr. James TP, principal, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School as the special invitee.

Speaking on the occasion, the special invitee appreciated the students’ forum for organizing the event and also challenged the gathering to go beyond the barriers of one’s own culture and to promote human culture.

The special invitee also gave away the Blue Ribbon awards to students who excelled in academic and co-curricular activities.

Traditional stilt bamboo race, fire making competition and grease poll competitions were conducted on the day.

Kelhoukhielie of BA 6th Semester emerged as the winner in grease poll competition. Keduongulie Metha of BA 4th Semester emerged as the winner in traditional fire making competition while Nganyan of BA 4th Semester emerged as winner in traditional stilt bamboo race.

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probably the right decision and if you were at the top of the tree it’s the decision you’d make,” he told Sky Sports.

“We’ve seen in the first two Test matches the amount of output the seamers have had and the amount of spin the spinners have been getting. I don’t think I’d have made a particularly big difference to this England side in these conditions, to be perfectly honest.”

“Chris Woakes and I were sat mixing the drinks yesterday and Jimmy was bowling a lovely spell, the bowler who probably moves it most of any bowler in the world and it wasn’t really moving. Woakesy and I just said, ‘well, if he’s not moving it then we’d have been useless on this, wouldn’t we?’”

Despite being omitted from the side, Broad is keen to make the most of his time out in Sri Lanka and says he was desperate to be involved in the tour.

“You’re always desperate to play and it’s always disappointing when you’re not in the side but it’s the right decision,” he added.

Manipur in Vijay Merchant trophy

D i m a p u r , N ov 1 9 (NPN): In the last match of the under-16 Vijay Merchant trophy, Nagaland beat Manipur by 9 wickets at DN Singha Stadium, Goalpara to qualify for the All India Knock Out Stage.

Nagaland defeated Arunachal, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur and lost to Meghalaya in the league stage.

Manipur scored 131 losing all wickets in the 1st innings and 73 all out in 2nd innings.

In the 1st innings, Nagaland scored 178 (all out) and 29 losing 1 wicket in the 2nd innings.

Pakistan batsman to pass 4,000 runs in Test cricket.

Although Neil Wagner had Shafiq caught behind in the last over before lunch, it seemed unlikely to make much difference to the outcome - but the floodgates opened after the resumption.

Mohammed Azam was run out for 13 and Ali could only watch in horror as his next four partners departed in rapid succession, three of them without scoring, to leave Pakistan on the brink at 164-9.

Last man Mohammad Abbas hung on, surviving 10 deliveries while Ali farmed the strike, chipping away singles to reach 65 as Pakistan inched ever closer to their target of 176.

But Patel held his nerve to pin him lbw, with the umpire’s decision upheld on review to confirm New Zealand’s win - the second lowest target they have ever successfully defended in Test cricket.

The second Test starts in Dubai from Saturday while the third and final, again in Abu Dhabi from December 3.

I’ll fight for Chelsea place, says Giroud L o nd o n , N o v 1 9 (Agencies): Olivier Giroud has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Chelsea, insisting he will “fight” for his place at Stamford Bridge.

The 32-year-old striker has started just four times in the Premier League this season. Giroud is out of contract next summer and has yet to agree terms on a new deal, but the France WC winner says he is only focused on securing more game at Chelsea.

He to l d Te l e Fo o t, “Would I have to consider a departure to keep my place in the national team? I feel like it is as if we are where we were several months ago when I was being asked the same questions before the World Cup.” “Of course, I am a competitor and I would like more playing time. But I am in a very big club, with very big players. I am going to fight and for the moment, it is not a question about seeking a departure. I am going to stick in there and do not expect me to give up,” he added. Giroud’s only strike for the Blues so far this season came in the 1-0 Europa win over Bate Borisov.

Syed Modi badminton

Saina, Srikanth start favourites

LUC K N OW, N OV 1 9 (PTI): Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth will start favourites when they spearhead the Indian challenge at the Syed Modi International tournament, which has lost a bit of sheen with the pullout of P V Sindhu.

The tournament begins on Tuesday.

With Sindhu missing, India will have two defending champions in the tournament with Sameer Verma looking to retain the title to enhance his chances of qualifying for the yearending World Tour Final.

The mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy, too, will eye a repeat.

Sindhu decided to skip the event to focus on next month’s World Tour Finals in China but there won’t be any shortage of star power when the World Tour Super 300 event gets underway with the qualifiers.

In Sindhu’s absence, Saina will be the cynosure of all eyes and the celebrated Indian has been in decent form this year having won a gold at the Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the Asian Games. She reached

Saina Nehwal

the finals at the Indonesia Masters in January and Denmark in October.

The London Olympic bronze medallist will look to secure her maiden BWF title of this season when she begins her campaign against Mauritius’ Kate Foo Kune in the opening round.

Srikanth, too, will be looking for his first title of the season after being in rampaging form last year, winning four titles. The Indian has been in decent form, winning a silver at the Commonwealth Games and reaching the quarterfinals consistently.

The Indian will hope to claim the men’s singles title after winning it in 2016 following three final appear-

ances.

However, he will face tough resistance from second seed H S Prannoy and Sameer, who won titles at Swiss Open and Hyderabad Open. Prannoy will start against Thailand’s Adulrach Namkul.

Fourth seed B Sai Praneeth, who had won the Singapore Open last year, will square off against Russia’s Sergey Sirant in the opening match, while Subhankar Dey, who claimed his maiden title at SaarLorLux Open, will open against China’s Zhou Zeqi.

Seventh seed Sourabh Verma, who won titles at Russia and Dutch Open, will start against China’s Zhou Zeqi.

Want to make it count this time: Rohit Sharma B r i s ba n e , N ov 1 9 (IANS): India’s vice captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said the team played a few close matches in Australia the last time around, but want to make it count on the current tour.

Rohit said it feels good to perform in Australia as it gives a player a lot of confidence. “The last time we came here there were a few close games. We want to make it count this time around. There is real good feeling in the group across all three formats. The motive of the team is to try and seize all the moments and try and win,” sais Rohit.

“When you do well in places like Australia you feel good as a team. Thinking

about the World Cup ahead it can only give you confidence winning in places like Australia,” he added.

India are set to play three-match Twenty20 International matches. The first match will kick off on Wednesday.

Rohit also said that the conditions may support the Australian bowlers but the Indian batters are all set to face any challenge. “Australia specially have tall bowlers who extract bounce and use it to their advantage. Indian batsmen generally are not that tall. It’s not that easy for us,” The Mumbai batsman said.

“But all the guys are

determined to change things around this time. It will be a challenge but we are ready to accept the challenge,” he added.

Rohit had proved himself in the limited overs format in Australia but the challenge is to perform with the white ball. Commenting on this, Rohit said, “I have done well in limited overs, but the challenge obviously is red ball cricket, which right now I am not thinking of.”

After the conclusion of the three match T20 series, a four match test series will start with the first match being played in Adelaide on December 6.

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Head Hunters lift Classic Cup

Champions of Classic Cup Head Hunters Jakhama with P. Atou Mezhür Sekhose and Classic Club members after the prize distribution at Kohima local ground on Monday. (NP)

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Ko h i m a , N ov 1 9 (NPN): Head Hunters Jakhama emerged as the champions of the 24th Classic Cup after defeating Chedema Village Youth Organization in the final match played at Kohima local ground on Monday.

The tournament was organized by Classic Club Kohima.

Head Hunters Jakhama made an easy 6-1 win over Chedema Village Youth Organization in the final match. Nythong opened the scoring for Head Hunters Jakhama in the very first minute.

Three minutes later he

scored again to make it 2-0. Rhitsho Mero scored the third goal for Head Hunters through a header.

Chedema VYO were able to pull one back through Salu in 18th minute. However, just before the whistle, Chingsha scored a goal for Head Hunters to make it 4-1 before the break.

After the breather, Head Hunters Jakhama continued it domination over their opponents. In the 53rd minute, Hranglen scored the fifth goal from a long range. Chedema VYO’s Salu missed the opportunity to convert multiple times. Head Hunters could have increased their goal tally had Chingsha

and Mecievikho not missed the scoring opportunities.

With a couple of minutes left for the final whistle, Khuanjang scored the sixth goal for Head Hunters to seal the match with 6-1.

Neihezo and Keneiseso of Chedema VYO were cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

The champions Head Hunters Jakhama walked home richer with Rs. 1.50 lakh, trophy and certificate while the runners-up Chedema VYO received Rs. 80,000 and certificate.

I n t h e i n d iv i d u a l awards, player of the people’s choice was bagged

by Souhiampen of United V&S Dimapur and re-

CA to reconsider Smith, Warner bans

grounds for the penalties to be reduced and said it would be ‘relentless’ in its efforts to have the sentences lifted.

ACA president Greg Dyer said last month: “My message to Cricket Australia is a simple one. These contrite men have been punished enough. Let these contrite men play.”

The CA board is expected to consider is allowing the players to play in the JLT Sheffield Shield, but keeping their international bans intact for the duration, something former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson agrees with.

Johnson wrote on Twitter, “They all accepted their bans and didn’t contest it so I think the bans should stay.”

Australia’s results have suffered significantly since the departure of Smith, Warner and Bancroft, with the 3-1 series defeat in South Africa followed by a 5-0 ODI series defeat to England and Test and ODI defeats against Pakistan.

ceived Rs. 5,000 and certificate. Dominic Ngouri (Kuluopfii FC Pochury) was named the player of the tournament and Rs. 10,000 and certificate.

Yanger Lemtur of Deja Vu Edition FC was named the best goal keeper, Mecievikho of Head Hunters Jakhama bagged the best defender, Haotingmang Thongseng (Head Hunters Jakhama) was named the best midfielder, Imlong Chaba (Chedema VYO) was adjudged the best forward, Rhitsho Mero (Head Hunters Jakhama) was the highest scorer.

Earlier, president of Nagaland Football Asso-

ciation, P. Atou Mezhür Sekhose acknowledged the Classic Club for successfully organising the tournament over the years despite difficulties and losses.

Many tournaments failed to continue because they ran at a loss due to poor crowd participation, said Sekhose. He, therefore, called upon the spectators to come and witness whenever such tournaments are held and support the organisers because the tournaments cannot succeed without the support of the crowd.

There is one Naga player in Indian Super League and six players in I-League and the State is doing much better than bigger states, however, the State could not produce more players due to lack of infrastructure, lamented Sekhose. “We don’t have a proper stadium. We cannot let our players play on hard surface and expect them to play with those players who play on proper grass turfs,” added Sekhose.

The closing programme was chaired by Dr. Rukulu K. Puro and Menuose-o Khieya and vote of thanks was proposed by tournament director Mezhii-o Marcus Solo.

Altogether 23 teams participated in the tournament.

Nations League: Swiss thrash Belgium 5-2

Argentina players hoping for Messi return

by the Ethic Centre in Sydney found that CA had an ‘arrogant’ and ‘controlling’ culture which may have played some part in the incident.

The CA board has changed significantly since March, with chair David Peever and former Test captain Mark Taylor both resigning from their posts.

The Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) said the review presented

Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates during their UEFA Nations League soccer match against Belgium at the Swissporarena Stadium in Lucerne, Switzerland. (AP/PTI)

Lu c e r n e , N ov 1 9 (IANS): Switzerland fought back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Belgium 5-2 and claim a berth in the final phase of the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

Haris Seferovic on Sunday had a hat-trick for the winning side, while Thorgan Hazard scored both the Belgium goals, reports Efe. The Belgians, whose

last defeat in an official match dates to 2016, came into the contest at the Swissporarena in Lucerne needing only a draw to advance from League A Group 2.

With nine points from three matches, the Red Devils led second-place Switzerland by 3 points and even a loss would not have been fatal, as long the Belgians scored at least twice and

the winning margin for the Swiss was no greater than one goal.

History seemed to be on the side of the visitors.

Switzerland had not defeated Belgium since 1983 and the team that finished third in the 2018 World Cup led 2-0 after 17 minutes on a brace by the younger brother of superstar Eden Hazard.

Yet the tide began to

L o n d o n , N ov 1 9 (Agencies): Alexander Zverev defeated world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 to win his first ATP Finals title on Sunday.

Djokovic, who had not been broken once in the tournament, won all 36 service games and faced two break points, but Zverev wrecked his numbers, breaking four times in the match.

The Serb was seeking to equal Roger Federer’s record of six ATP Finals wins.

Zverev was making his second appearance at the endof-the-season showpiece.

The 21-year-old German had outlasted six-time champion Roger Federer in the semifinals to take on Djokovic. He had beaten Zverev 6-4, 6-1 in their round-robin match on Wednesday.

The first set went with serve until the ninth game, when Djokovic dumped a forehand into the net to concede the break. Then, Zverev hit three aces on his way to sealing the first set 6-4.

The Serb managed to break Zverev early on in the second set, but an out-ofsorts Djokovic was broken soon after.

Zverev then doublefaulted twice in his next service game as Djokovic got back on level terms but

Alexander Zverev with his ATP Finals trophy after overcoming Novak Djokovic on Sunday.

the German broke again to lead 2-1 as the Serb’s error count mounted. Zverev broke Djokovic for the third time in the second set in the ninth game, producing a stunning backhand down the line at full stretch to win the championship.

“I really can’t describe it,” said Zverev. “It is the biggest title I have ever won.

Firstly, I want to congratulate Novak and we may never have seen the tennis he has played in the last few months before. He barely lost a match but thankfully

he did to me.”

“Sascha (Zverev) definitely played much better than he did in the group stage,” he said. “He deserved to win. He’s still quite young but he’s had an amazing career so far and I wish him all the best for his future.”

The young German has often been talked about as the leader of the next generation but despite having three Masters titles under his belt in his short career, he has a poor record at the Grand Slams.

Sonia, Pinki, Simranjeet in quarter-finals ing controversy when 2014 gold-medallist Stanimira Petrova of Bulgaria (57kg) accused the judges of “corruption” after losing her pre-quarterfinal to India’s Sonia Chahal.

“I want to say only one thing, it is corruption by the judges. It is not a fair result,” the 27-year-old Petrova, who won a gold in 54kg in the 2014 edition, told reporters after losing to Sonia.

She was seen laughing when Sonia was announced the winner and also waved his index finger in displeasure. Her coach Petar Yosifov Lesov threw a water bottle inside the ring and the world body AIBA later withdrew his accreditation and barred him from the ringside.

The 21-year-old Sonia, daughter of a Haryana farmer, was trailing after the second round but recovered well in the final round to win the close bout on 3-2 split decision.

S y d n e y, N o v 1 9 (Agencies): The bans to the Australian trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft could be reduced by Cricket Australia (CA) this week.

Smith and War ner were handed 12-month suspensions for their part in a ball-tampering incident against South Africa in March, while Bancroft was suspended for nine months.

An independent review

Zverev beats Djokovic to win ATP Finals crown

Women’s World Boxing Championships

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI): A judging controversy couldn’t stop the Indian juggernaut from rolling with as many as eight pugilists reaching the quarterfinals in the ongoing AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Monday.

Sonia Chahal (57kg), Pinki Rani (51kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg) won their respective pre-quarterfinal bouts to place themselves just a step away from assuring a medal while Saweety Boora (75kg) was the lone boxer Indian boxer to lose her bout on an eventful day at the K D Jhadav Stadium.

MC Mary Kom (48kg), Manisha Moun (54kg), Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Kachari Bhagyabati (81kg) booked their quarterfinals on Sunday while Seema Poonia will directly begin her campaign at the last-eight stage on Tuesday against Xiaoli Yang of China. The fifth day’s proceedings were, however, marred by a judg-

David Warner and Steve Smith

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018

turn in the 26th minute when Ricardo Rodriguez scored from the penalty spot after Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois fouled Kevin Mbabu.

The Swiss pulled level five minutes later as Seferovic beat Courtois after taking a perfect pass from Xherdan Shaqiri.

The stunned Belgian side failed to react and Seferovic got his second of the night in the 44th minute to give Switzerland a 3-2 advantage at the break.

Despite the setbacks, the Belgians, who beat the Swiss 2-1 in Belgium last month, faced a situation where they could still win the group if they kept a clean sheet in the second half. But the Red Devils could not stop the Swiss, who increased their lead to 4-2 in the 62nd minute with Nico Elvedi’s header off a Shaqiri cross.

And the Swiss weren’t finished. With five minutes left in regulation, Shaqiri deftly back-heeled the ball to Mbabu, who passed to Seferovic to complete the triple.

Buenos Aires, Nov 19 (IANS): Argentina forward Paulo Dybala said that he and his Albiceleste teammates want Lionel Messi to return to the national team.

Messi has not represented his country since this year’s World Cup in Russia where the two-time world champions were eliminated

by France in the last 16, reports Xinhua news agency.

The Barcelona forward has since declined to speak to the media about his Argentina future.

Albiceleste officials have repeatedly said that the 31-year-old will be given as long as he needs to keep away from international football. “We want him to return,” Dybala told reporters on Sunday. “Everybody knows what Leo means to us, but (his decision) doesn’t depend on any of the players.”

Argentina will meet Mexico in a friendly in the western city of Mendoza on Tuesday.

Sonia Chahal is declared winner against Bulgarian Stanimira Petrova (Red) in the light flyweight 57 kg category (PTI)

All the five judges gave 10-9 points in favour of the Indian in the third round and that sealed the win for the local hope.

Sonia, on her part, said it was a fair result.

“How can all the five judges go wrong? It was a fair decision,” she said.

This was Sonia’s first major international event

having risen to senior level by winning a gold in the National Championships in 2016.

Pinki and Simranjit, on the other hand, notched up easy wins with all the judges giving unanimous 5-0 verdicts in their favour.

The 28-year-old Pinki, who hails from Hisar in Haryana, was trailing be-

hind her English opponent Alice Ebonie Jones in the first round but recovered in the next two to emerge victorious in the end. It was a close call on the part of four judges who gave 29-28 in favour of the Indian while the fifth judge gave a clear 30-27.

Pinki next faces Pang Chol Mi of North Korea in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Simranjit’s 5-0 win against Megan Reid of Scotland, was the most impressive among Indian bouts of the day as she won all the rounds for an a 30-27, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27 win. Simaranjit from Chakar village in Ludhiana next faces Amy Sara Broadhurst of Ireland in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

India, however, suffered a jolt with Saweety Boora losing her opening to Elzbieta Wojcik of Poland in 75kg in a unanimous decision.

‘Kane best goalscorer in the world’ L o n d o n, N ov 1 9 (Agencies): Gareth Southgate has lauded Harry Kane as the “best goalscorer in the world” after his late winner sent England into the inaugural Nations League semi-finals.

England came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday to pip Spain to top spot in group A4 and relegate their opponents.

Kane’s 85th-minute strike came at the perfect moment for England, and ended an eight-game goal drought with the national team for the captain.

Southgate was effusive in his praise for the 25-yearold, saying, “He’s the best goal-scorer in the world.

You’re always loathe to take a player off of his ability. He’s our main penaltytaker, leader and his holdup play is critical. We have huge belief in him and he is so hungry to lead the team further.”

Southgate has successfully integrated several young players into the

Harry Kane

England squad following their run to the World Cup semi-finals in the summer, with Ben Chilwell, Joe Gomez and Jadon Sancho all impressing in recent months.

Despite England’s success in the summer, Southgate says it was key to rejuvenate the squad, and has praised the new players’ impact.

“We knew to keep the

hunger, you need competition for places,” Southgate said.

“We had a close look at Ben ahead of the summer, didn’t think he was quite ready, but he’s started the season really well at Leicester. The younger ones have emerged so quickly.

Gomez would probably have come with us in the summer if he was fit. We’re not afraid to put them in.”

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