November 21, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 346

DIMAPUR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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NRC process across entire country: Shah basis of religion,” Banerjee said while addressing a public meeting in Sagardighi in Murshidabad district.

Before talking about implementing the NRC in West Bengal, the BJP should answer why 14 lakhs Hindus and Bengalis were omitted from the final NRC list in Assam, she said.

Assam Finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, meanwhile, said the state government has requested the Centre to reject the recently published NRC. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the senior BJP leader said even the party has urged the union home minster to dismiss the NRC in its current form.

“The Assam government has not accepted the NRC. The Government of Assam and the BJP have requested the Home minister to reject the NRC,” he added. Sarma said the state government favoured one national NRC with one cut-off year for the entire country. “If the cut-off year is 1971, then it should be the same for all states... We are not asking to scrap the Assam Accord,” he added.

Strongly criticising the earlier NRC State Coordina-

tor Prateek Hajela, the minister alleged that the entire exercise of updation was carried out keeping aside the state government.

“But the entire nation thinks that NRC was updated by the Assam government. We are bearing the brunt because of one individual. We are concerned with the flaws in the system,” he said.

In the Rajya Sabha, Shah said that in Assam, people whose name has not figured in the draft list, have the right to go to the Tribunal.

“Tribunals will be constituted across Assam. If any person doesn’t have the money to approach tribunals, then the Assam government will bear the cost to hire a lawyer,” he said.

“All refugees coming from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan on account of religious atrocities will get citizenship under the Bill,” he said.

He said the Lok Sabha had passed the Bill and the Select Committee had approved it but the previous House had lapsed. “Now it will come again. It has no connection with the NRC,” he added.

HC orders State govt to pay `25 lakh compensation for pregnant lady’s death

PAC flays assault of truck driver

Will not allow in West Bengal, says Mamata NEW DELHI/KOLKATA, NOV 20 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process will be carried out across the country, and made it clear there would be no discrimination on the basis of religion.

Even as Shah made a countrywide pitch for the NRC process, West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee assured people she will never allow such a citizen register in the state.

Shah told the Rajya Sabha that all citizens of India irrespective of religion will figure in the NRC list.

There is no provision in the NRC that people belonging to other religions will not be included in the register, he added.

He said the Centre accepts that refugees-- Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Sikhs and Parsis-- who left Pakistan, Bangladesh and

JAF phase-wise agitation begins

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 0 (NPN): Joint Associations Forum (JAF) Wednesday launched phase-wise agitation against non-implementation of RoP Pay Anomalies Committee (PAC) recommendation.

JAF comprises of Nagaland Directorate Ministerial Service Association (NDMSA), All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA), Trained Nurses Association of India-Nagaland Branch (TNAI) and Prison Service Association Nagaland.

In a press release, JAF convenor M Renthungo Tungoe and co-convenor, V Peter Rutsa said as part of agitation all members wore black badges in their respective work places, but no official works were disturbed.

JAF said they would continue wearing black badges for some more days, but would intensify the agitation if the government failed to fulfil their demands.

JAF has also directed all its constituent members to continue wearing black badges till further direction.

JAF said though RoP PAC finally addressed their long desired demands, the government did not accept the recommendation, which it described was “a bitter blow”.

This is it!

“If you all ask money and I give, it’s only fair that not only politicians but you are also corrupt.”

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Amit Shah speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Wednesday. (RSTV/PTI Photo)

Afghanistan due to religious atrocities should get Indian citizenship. “The process of National Register of Citizens (NRC) will be carried out across the country. No one irrespective of their religion should be worried. It is just a process to get everyone under the NRC,” he said replying to a supplementary during Question Hour.

“People from all religions who are Indian citizens will be included. There is no question of any discrimination on the basis of religion. NRC is a different process and the Citizenship Amendment Bill is different,” Shah said.

In Assam, the NRC process was carried out as per Supreme Court order,

Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 20 (NPN): In a landmark judgement, Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench has directed the health & family welfare department to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the son of a lady who died during childbirth, besides ordering that the petitioner and his family be paid Rs 20,000 under National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS).

Moba Changkai hails from Monyakshu village and is the eldest son of the deceased.

The judgement ruled that “Considering the socioeconomic condition of the family of the deceased, the facts and circumstances of the case, it is considered just and proper to direct the respondents to pay a sum of Rs 25 lakh as exemplary compensation and also to pay a sum of Rs 15,000 to

he said and added that when the updating process will be implemented in the entire country Assam will also be included.

Mamata Banerjee said the NRC in Assam was part of Assam Accord signed during the tenure of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and that the exercise can never be implemented across the country.

“There are few people who are trying to create disturbances in West Bengal in the name of implementation of the NRC. I want to make it very clear, we will never allow NRC in Bengal”.

“No one can take away your citizenship and turn you into a refugee. There can be no division on the

meet the legal expenses.”

The order was passed by Justice Songkhupchung Serto on November 15.

The court also directed that its order be complied with within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

The court stated that the only relief that could be given under public law in the facts and circumstances of the case was awarding some amount of money as “exemplary compensation” and the cost of litigation.

Further, since the deceased was entitled to free transportation charge for going to hospital, the respondents should also reimburse the amount spent, it ruled.

“The deceased was the mother of the petitioner and other six children, therefore, was definitely a homemaker of the family and hence her family members are entitled

to the benefits under the scheme. As such, the respondents are also directed to pay a sum of Rs 20,000 to the petitioner and his family under NFB Scheme as the same has not been paid to them,” the judgement read.

A writ petition was filed by Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Nagaland Unit in 2016 in the Kohima Bench of Gauhati High Court regarding the death of Bemang, who could not survive her seventh pregnancy, which was an obstructed labour case, due to non-functional Monyakshu health subcentre in Mon district. The death was attributed to poor implementation of the government’s maternal health scheme at the Monyakshu health sub-centre that catered to a population of about 6,500.

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D I M A P U R , N OV 2 0 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has expressed shock and concern over the an incident that occurred on November 20, 2019 at 9:45am near Khuzama Excise check gate, Kohima, where suspected armed NSCN(I-M) cadres arrived in a taxi and had allegedly beaten up a truck driver coming from Dimapur to Imphal demanding tax of Rs.15,000.

PAC through its media cell claimed that the truck driver requested the cadres to speak to the owner, but that angered the suspected cadres and he was badly beaten up. PAC said that the cadres allegedly took away Rs.10,000 from the driver.

Quoting police sources, PAC said the driver was taken to Mao for treatment.

Vehemently condemning the “act of daylight extortion”, PAC said such act

Coming together of NNPGs historic: Jamir

Dr SC Jamir (NP) Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 0 (NPN): Former chief minister Dr SC Jamir has termed the coming together of Naga national political groups (NNPGs) of different hues to resolve the decades-old Naga political issue as historic.

Addressing the gathering at the inaugural programme of Dr Imkongliba Memorial Volleyball Trophy at Dimapur Government College ground here on Wednesday, the former governor of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Odisha hoped that as all members of political groups were baptised in the traditional pool and by the accredited priests, all past differences and rancour would be buried to restore Naga identity and pride, “as members of the same family without any

Temjen Imna Along (NP)

distinction”.

Once an active member himself in the formation of Nagaland and also the lone survivor among the signatories to the 16Point Agreement, Dr. Jamir mentioned that it was his responsibility and sacred duty to remove the curtain that had prevented people of Nagaland, especially the younger generation, from seeing and knowing the sacrifices made by Dr Imkongliba Ao and others to the cause of Nagaland.

Te r m i n g D r. I m kongliba as the architect of Nagaland, Dr. Jamir said he was amongst the tallest figures in shaping “our State”, asserting that it was Imkongliba who foresaw that Nagaland would not remain isolated forever in a shell but grow.

He said Nagas were

what they were today because of the sacrifices made by leaders of yesteryears and urged that younger generation to be aware of this and not remain ignorant.

Sharing his vision of a brighter future, the veteran Congress leader hoped that the Nagas would play equal role in building this great country in the future. He also hoped that the Nagas would develop a worldview beyond the confines of villages, tribes and clans and compete with rest of the country and the world.

Mentioning that Nagas were considered as honest and hardworking, Jamir urged youth to remain honest, disciplined and be courageous for a brighter future.

Speaking as the chief host, Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs minister Temjen Imna Along mentioned that it was high time for the Naga people to start remembering “our ideals and idols”.

Confessing his regards and respect for Jamir for his beliefs, Along lamented that it was shameful that most people stayed away from him because of the fear of being questioned and threatened.

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343 went missing in state during 2015-17 Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, NOV 20 (NPN/AGENCIES): Union minister of state for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha Wednesday informed that 343 people, including women and children, were reported missing in Nagaland during the period 2015-17 out of the 27,967 people that went missing from the eight North Eastern states.

According to Reddy, in Nagaland, 103 children, 40 women and 22 men were reported missing during 2017. A total of 77 children, 20 women and 19 men were missing from the state during 2016 as against 34 children, 17 women and 11 men in 2015.

Of the total of 27,967 people reported missing, the highest-- 19,344 were from Assam, 4,455 from Tripura, 1,385 from Me(Cont’d on p-8) ghalaya, 999 from Manipur,

974 from Sikkim, 457 from Arunachal Pradesh, 343 from Nagaland and 10 from Mizoram.

He however said that the details for the years 2018 and 2019 were not yet available.

In Assam, a total of 2,169 children, 2,613 women and 1,528 men were reported missing in 2015.

In 2016, 2,413 children, 3,439 women and 2,130 men were reported missing.

Whereas in 2017, 1,651 children, 2,453 women and 948 were reported missing, the minister said.

In Tripura, 166 children, 933 women and 642 men were reported missing in 2017 as against 197 children, 814 women and 540 men. In 2015, 179 children, 583 women and 401 men were reported missing.

In Meghalaya, 148 children, 136 women and 160 men were missing in 2017. A total of 184 children, 159 women and 155

men were reported missing in 2016 as against 179 children, 138 women and 126 men during 2015.

In Manipur, as many as 97 children, 131 women and 109 men were reported missing in 2017 as against 186 children, 154 women and 154 men during 2016.

In 2015, 70 children, 46 women and 52 men went missing, according to the data.

In Sikkim, 88 children, 225 women and 156 men were reported missing during 2017. In 2016, 150 children, 66 women and 37 men were missing in the state as against 119 children, 77 women and 56 men during 2015. In Arunachal Pradesh, 74 children, 112 women and eight men were reported missing in 2017 as against 61 children, 34 women and 13 men in 2016 and in 2015, 105 children, 32 women and 18 men were missing from the (Cont’d on p-8) state.

Anti-CAB stir: 18-hour State shutdown ends peacefully NPF blames ‘frustrated

leader’ for crisis in DAN-III

Staff Reporter/Correspondents

DIMAPUR/KOHIMA/ MOKOKCHUNG/ LONGLENG, NOV 20 (NPN): The 18-hour State shutdown under the aegis of Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) that began from 6 pm on Tuesday ended at 12 noon on Wednesday paralysing normal life. However, no untoward incident was reported from anywhere.

The bandh was called

by JCPI in response to the decision by North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP) to intensify stir against the Centre’s move to table the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Winter Session of Parliament and authorising federating State bodies to decide the mode of agitation.

Supported by tribal

(L) NL Road in Dimapur wears a deserted look and (R) Mokokchung town during the bandh on Wednesday. (NP)

hohos and civil society organisations (CSOs), the bandh was total across the State with public vehicles remaining off the road and educational institutions, offices, shops and business establishments remaining closed in most parts of the state.

The State’s commercial hub Dimapur wore a deserted look as roads were free of traffic, while schools, colleges, offices and markets

were shut till afternoon.

No untoward incident was reported till the filling of this report.

Interestingly, even after 12 noon, some shopkeepers and business establishments kept their shutters down.

Normal life remained paralysed since Tuesday evening up to Wednesday noon in the State Capital in response to the 18-hour JCPI-sponsored bandh.

Speaking to Nagaland

Post, NEFIP vice-president Theja Therieh said the bandh was a call to the conscience of people, to which the latter had responded positively.

And according to him, this proved that the citizens were against CAB. He said NEFIP would hold its central executive committee (CEC) meeting in Guwahati next week where the prevailing situation of the Northeast would

be assessed, before deciding on the next course of action.

Pointing out that the content of the newly drafted CAB was yet to be made public, Therieh explained that the mere information that it would be tabled in Parliament was enough to set the alarm bells ringing in the Northeast as the indigenous people feared for their survival.

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D I M A P U R , N OV 2 0 (NPN): Drawing attention to the NDPP allegation that during NPF-led DAN government from 2014-2018 Nagaland witnessed the worst law and order situation, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) Wednesday accused NDPP of revisiting the “omen work and horror movie alike created by their leader out of frustration” instead of clarifying “some public importance” it had raised. NPF through its press bureau alleged that the crisis and the worsening of the state situation during the DAN-III were created by “an unscrupulous leader who had the money to pay off huge mob from within the party.”

Stating that no names need to be mentioned, NPF, however, claimed that several unusual crises were allegedly created within the party

functionaries’ setup “funded by a frustrated leader.” It also maintained that no matter how bold the NDPP was speaking today, their comfort zone of sitting in the government chair may be short-lived. NPF said it had no regret despite all those challenging situations and political crisis created by their master. Instead of governing the state, NPF said the only focus of the present PDA government led by NDPP was to “break the lone opposition party workers and its legislature wing.”

It said the Naga public was the best judge that the “NDPP leadership is still proud of revisiting the past crisis which was a creation of their leader instead of clarifying the issues raised by the NPF party.”

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Table top exercise conducted across the state

Officials at the table top exercise held at secretariat DC Dimapur along with other officials at the table top Table top exercise in progress under the chairmanship of conference hall, Kohima on November 20. (DIPR) exercise convened at Dimapur on November 20. (DIPR) DC Longleng and attended by various officials. (DIPR)

DC Kiphire Sarita Yadav with other officers at the table Officials at the table top exercise conducted by Kohima top exercise held in Kiphire. (DIPR) district disaster management authority (DDMA) at Kohima.

DIMAPUR: As per direction of Nagaland State Disaster Management Agency (NSDMA), table top exercise was held for officials in all districts for conducting mock drill, simulating extreme weather conditions etc on November 20. NEPEx 3-2019 is a mega mock drill which will be conducted on November 21 all over the state simultaneously. This mega mock drill helps in testing the capability of the state machinery to handle any kinds of disasters. Public have been requested not to panic at the sound of alarms but to co-operate for smooth conduct of the mega mock drill.

NSDMA Home department: Nagaland State

Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department conducted a table-top exercise for the upcoming Nagaland Emergency Preparedness Exercise NEPEx 3-2019.

A press release from NSDMA media officer, Keren Rose stated that, Brig. Kuldip Singh, senior specialist (Ops), NDMA briefed the participants on table-top exercise and dispensation of roles and responsibilities as per the Incident Response System (IRS). The exercise was well attended

by AHODs/HODs and nodal officers from all departments. Closing remark was given by Menokhol John, principal secretary, School Education, SCERT in the programme chaired

by LhouchalieViya, secretary NSDMA. Dimapur: De puty commissioner (DC) Dimapur Anoop Kinchi, also the responsible officer for NEPEx Dimapur district, maintained that disaster cannot be prevented but can be mitigated and said, “for mitigation, preparedness is the best option.”

According to DIPR report, DC said this during the table top exercise that was convened on November 20, at DC’s conference hall Dimapur. Anoop called upon all the officials to take the exercise very seriously in order to be better equipped and to be in a better position to tackle when real disaster strikes. He asked all pres-

ent to do a realistic drill on November 21, observing that with such mock drills, the district would be able to react to the situations more efficiently if such disaster occurs again.

ADC Dimapur, V. Lovitoly Sema, highlighted on the activities to be conducted during the mock drill. She further informed that all resources have to be stationed in the staging area, badminton stadium Dimapur, opposite DC’s office.

Longleng: Table top exercise was held with all the departments of Longleng district at DC’s conference hall, Longleng, chaired by DC Longleng M. Shayung Phom.

According to DIPR

report, he directed every department and government agencies to participate in the NEPEx as per the instructions and guidelines of Incident Response System without fail. ADC Longleng D. Robin spoke on the IRS system and the role and responsibilities of every Incident Response Teams, and Robi Sangtam EAC Headquarter spoke on the sequences of the actual mock drill to be performed by every department while the EAC HQ. Ihoilung Chuilo gave a power point presentation.

Two locations was identified as the incident site hit by earthquake causing collapse of building and occurrence of landslide.

Kiphire: Kiphire district administration along with the district officers organised a table top exercise and review meeting for mock drill on emergency exercise at DC’s conference hall, chaired by DC Kiphire, Sarita Yadav. She informed the members on their roles and responsibilities and asked them to positively act their assigned work. ADC Kiphire, Reny Wilfred, highlighted on how to generate greater awareness on the issue of disaster management. SP

Kiphire, Amit Nigam, also highlighted law and order situation during natural calamities.

DDMA Kohima: Kohima district disaster management authority (DDMA) organised table-top exercise under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie.

A press release from DDMA stated that, DC said that the NEPEx 2019 exercise would be focusing on the landslide and its related effects in occurrence of the event. ADC Kohima. Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa gave an introduction on the NEPEx 2019 exercise and further highlighted the identified places for the NEPEx 2019 exercise. The members were also made clear of their doubts for the conduct of the exercise as well as for future references. District project officer DDMA, Victor Yhome gave an overview of the incident response system structure and also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of incident response team, incident commander, operation section, planning section and logistic section for the conduct of the NEPEx 2019 exercise.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

news in Brief NGRC-1 CU annual meeting: Nagaland Govt. Registered Class-1 Contractors’ Union (NGRC-1 CU) has convened its annual meeting on November 29, 2 p.m at union conference hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat Road, Kohima. Members have been requested to attend the meeting positively. Main agendas to be discussed are contractor’s pending bill, membership and its welfare.

MC to organise national seminar: Department of Political Science and Research Committee, Modern College (MC) would be organising a national seminar on the theme, “Issue Centric Politics in India” on November 27-28 at the college. Interested scholars, academicians and well wishers have been invited to the seminar.

OCC general body meeting: Oriental Colony Council (OCC) has convened its general body meeting on November 23, 9:30 a.m at the Community Hall site. All residents have been asked to attend the meeting.

DDADU informs: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers Union (DDADU) has informed that identity card renewal, application for new identity card and stitching of driver’s uniform has begun. All drivers have been asked to comply.

Sinai Ministry annual women conference: Wings of the Sinai Ministry will be organising the annual women conference on November 22, 4 p.m and November 23, 10 a.m under the theme, “Inside a woman’s heart” at The Lighthouse Church, DC Court Junction (opposite NU) Dimapur. The conference is open for women who are 18 years and above. For pre-registration and other details, one may call or message at +91 90890-70917/+91 8729-809005.

JCWF Dmu formed: A Joint Council Welfare Forum (JCWF) Dimapur Ward-3 and Ward-22 was formed on November 10, at Niu Colony council hall, led by Zasivikho Zakiesato as convenor, Makhuran Rongmei as general secretary along with five other members and four advisors.

CAKYO supports PAC on illegal taxation

DIMAPUR: Chakhro Angami Kuda Youth Organisation (CAKYO) lauded the efforts of Public Action Committee (PAC) to bring down illegal taxation by various NPGs and state government departments.

A press release from CAKYO president Lhuziecha Kevichusa and asst. general secretary Kezevi Natso stated that the organization stands firm with the resolution of “one government, one tax” adopted on October 13, 2013 and extends its support to the PAC.

CAKYO further appealed the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) to maintain transparency in light of recent turn of events, as it was “unclear whether NCD still stands with PAC or has come to an agreement with NNPGs to allow their old system of rampant taxation”. Organisation reminded the leaders that the public bears the brunt of this inequity and has stepped up to the call by PAC trusting the mandate of the respective tribal hohos with a hope for change.

National seminar on emerging debates & issues DEO Dimapur organises

Faculty members of Kohima College along with resource persons.

DIMAPUR: Two-day national seminar on “emerging debates and issues in North East India” organised by research cell & IQAC, Kohima College concluded on November 15 at Kohima.

A press release by Kohima College mass media cell stated that the seminar

organised with an objective to bring out a platform to bring together ideas to understand contemporary issues confronting the NorthEast region and to bring forth concrete solutions and strategies was attended by academicians and research scholars from various parts of the coun-

try. At the inaugural function, Model Christian College, Kohima, principal, Dr. Luke Rymbai, in his keynote address, stated that research was not profitable if it was done for compelling circumstances.

He said the “drive force” ought to be thirst and love for research and

that should not be done for academics alone but to impact societies and policy makers.

Dr. Luke stated that north east India provides a space for theoretical thinking for scholars, and that the motto of academicians should be “research, research, research”.

Convenor, Research Cell, KCK, Dr. Konei Nakhro, stated that it is imperative for academicians and researchers to continually engage with issues and challenges relevant to society, to question and more importantly, to provide answers.

At the valedictor y session, former assistant professor Delhi University, Kekhrie Yhome said a pattern of narrative has long controlled the academic thinking of how one look at the north east.

He said when on one hand the region has been

labelled as “troubled”, “identity crisis”, “social unrest”, “underdevelopment”, “security issues”, “insurgency” etc. on the other hand the region has also been with beautiful features like “untapped market”, “naturally rich resources”.

Yhome said these narratives and imagination of a place called north east has been strictly modulated in the form of how “we look at and interpret ourselves”.

“We should create the region as a reliable space and not as described through the imaginary projection of others, and question if it is possible for us to make any leverage to take another step and change it to a narrative of hope”, said Yhome.

The two-day seminar consisted of several technical sessions with presentation of papers.

essay competition in Hindi

DEO Dimapur giving the certificate to winners.

DIMAPUR: District level Hindi essay writing competition was conducted at Town Middle School (TMS) Dimapur, with DEO Dimapur, R. Amongla Jamir as special guest on November 7.

A press release by ANHTU Dimapur unit president, Pitemo Lotha

stated that, programme was jointly organised by the district education office and ANHTU Dimapur unit, financed by Samagra education, Directorate of School Education, Kohima. 25 students from various government high schools in Dimapur participated in the competi-

tion.

Christina Ming, GHS Naharbari bagged the first prize followed by Ganchuilu GHS Burma Camp and Brayel GHS Thilixu in second and third positions prize. Certificates and awards to the students were distributed by R. Amongla Jamir.

UBC conducts hard talk prog ICFAI University Nagaland launches IUN digital repository NPF CYW says not on consumer awareness affected by resignation

DIMAPUR: Union Baptist Church (UBC), Kohima organised a hard talk programme with NVCO president Kezhakhoto Savi as speaker on November 17 on the topic, “Consumer awareness campaign related to food safety and security.”

A press release from NVCO press and media cell stated that, Savi said that the subject of consumer protection was of vital concern and importance for every citizen of the country. It is important that every citizen should be vigilant irrespective of the position one holds in making the consumer movement a truly mass movement, he added. Highlighting on various cases of adulteration taking place in Nagaland, Savi said that the consumer has the right to get information about the quality, purity, standard and price of goods and K Y M C

services so as to protect against the abusive and unfair practices.

As per the Food Safety & Standard Act 2006, Savi said that there are penalties for offences committed under the Act which may extend to 5 lakhs rupees. He also said that state government has observed the first ever World Food Safety Day on June 7, 2019 under the theme “Food safety, everyone’s business”.

In the case of National Food Security Act 2013, Savi mentioned that this Act means availability of sufficient food grains to meet the domestic demand as well as access at the individual level, to adequate quantities of food at affordable prices. However, he added that it was unfortunate as the state government is yet to establish “Food Commission” as per the National Food Security Act, 2013.

Vice chancellor with library staff and faculty members.

DIMAPUR: NJY Memorial Library in collaboration with department of Library & Information Science, ICFAI University Nagaland officially

launched the university’s digital repository on November 14.

A press release by ICFAI university assistant professor, Ruovitso Me-

zhu stated that, the first of its kind repository in Nagaland was launched by prof. C P Alexander, vice chancellor, IUN. The launching of the

repository kick started with the observation of National Library Week from November 14 to 20 by the university on the theme “Open access”. Various events were organised including poetry completion on “My Library”, users award, outreach programme to other library to spread awareness of “open access” and tutorials on “Open access information resources” for academic community.

The repository was powered by Dspace open source repository software, which was developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2002.

The repository is a hybrid model and shall serve as an institutional repository and digital library. This will promote access to scientific information, garner the intellectual output of the University and archive important documents and information resources.

DIMNAPUR: Taking cognizance of the resignation of erstwhile office-bearers from the NPF youth wing, the central youth wing (CYW) of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has asserted that the functional part of the NPF youth wing has not been affected at all by their resignation.

A press release from NPF central youth wing media cell stated that, action of those who had resigned can only be termed as “a political adventure” as they had no desire whatsoever to shoulder corporate responsibilities as demanded by their designation and were solely occupied in furthering their personal interests.

The release stated that, their defection was a measure of desperation because they were unable “to convince the NPF leadership to elevate their position in

the new party set-up that is going to come into effect after the party convention even though they lobbied hard for it”.

NPF central youth wing further pointed out that their incessant lobbying against their own colleagues was considered as anti-party activity and they were about to be dropped from the new set-up.

In this regard, the NPF central youth wing stated that, “we can only wait and observe whether their personal ambitions will be realized by joining the NDPP and whether their new benefactors will bestow the trust and confidence that they desire upon them”.

The release asserted that the wing will become more dynamic now that the aspect of cumbersomeness has been unwittingly addressed.

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WEATHER FORECAST November 21

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine

29 17

Aizawl

Sunny and pleasant

26 11

Guwahati Mostly sunny Imphal

28 17

Mostly sunny and nice

26 12

Itanagar Pleasant with some sun

25 15

Shillong Plenty of sun

20 7

Kohima

Pleasant with sunshine

Dimapur Sunny and nice Mkg

Sunny and pleasant

Zunheboto Plenty of sun

22 10 26 15

Pleasant with plenty of sun

Tuensang Sunny and cooler Wokha

F&CS trg on SCM commence in Dmu

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Motivational lecture organised for cadets at SSP DIMAPUR: Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) organised a motivational lecture for cadets with an aim to keep the cadets focused and motivated towards achieving the sole aim of the school which is joining the National Defense Academy (NDA) at the school’s Cariappa Hall on November 20.

A press release from SSP stated that, Wing Commander Brijesh Kumar, an alumnus of the prestigious NDA and presently posted at Air Force Station Jorhat, addressed the cadets.

He dwelt upon the various branches, the cadets can opt for in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the educational qualification required to join them.

He also familiarized the cadets with the multiple types of aircraft that are currently in use in the IAF.

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 0 (NPN): With special emphasis on depot management and ePos, three-day training programme on Supply Chain Management (SCM) of end to end computerization of TPDS operations in the state commenced Wednesday, at the directorate of Food and Civil Supplies (F&CS) Dimapur.

Resource person from CPMU, ministry Consumer Affair, Food and Public Distribution, department of Food & Public Distribution, New Delhi conducted the hands on training, to understand the role to play in the entry of SMC, objective of computerization and how to use the application at the training programme.

Resource person brought out a power point presentation on how the supply chain application software works, levels to achieve supply chain automation, how the allocation is generated in the software, what to achieve after implementation of electronic allocation & supply chain system manage-

Resource person Kumaran from CPMU conducting training programme on SCM of end to end computerization of TPDS operations. (NP)

ment system and about the supply chain operational status etc.

Re s o u r c e p e r s o n s for the three-day training programme comprised of CPMU world food project policy officer Kumaran, project manager Sumit, senior project manager from integrated system Ltd, Bangalore senior project manager Devraj and world food consultant Piyush.

Objective of the training programme was delivered by F&CS, Dimapur director Asangla Imti (NCS) where she encouraged the gathering that included ADSs, senior inspector, inspectors, sub inspectors

and store keepers under directorate, R&D, Kohima and Mon to be sincere, concentrate, clarify their queries and grab the opportunity to learn.

Before, flow off food grains to the beneficiaries in the state comprised of manual system and certain steps were followed of NFSA (PHH&AAY scheme) which included food grain allocation to the state, appointment of transporter (s)/ stockist (s), indent, release order, lifting of food grains, lifting report, FPSs payment, delivery order, distribution of food grains to the beneficiaries at FPSs and

YMCA annual regional youth & women assembly concludes

Students presenting special song.

DIMAPUR: Three-day YMCA North East India region annual regional youth & women assembly programme under the national council of YMCAs of India which was held at Livingstone Foundation International (LFI), Dimapur from November 15 onwards concluded on November 17.

A press release from LFI infor mation desk stated that, programme was hosted by Dimapur YMCA and YMCA North East India region under the theme “North East

India – Challenges & Opportunities.” On November 16, a special session was conducted by Rev. Udayaraj Paudel, director, North East India of International Mind Educational Institute (IMEI), followed by the youth assembly session. A friendly basketball match was played between the YMCA delegates and the students of LFI on the same day, and won by students of LFI. A session on “youth empowerment” was also conducted by Allan Benjamin, secretary, World

Vision based in Chennai.

Programme concluded on November 17 with the business session of the regional executive committee of the YMCANEIR. The members of the YMCANEIR women and youth forum were also elected during the annual women & youth assembly.

Programme was attended by delegates from various YMCAs of the North Eastern Region including Aizawl from Mizoram and Shillong & Nongtalang from Meghalaya along with a host of delegates from Dimapur YMCA.

ANCSU new team takes over

New and outgoing ANCSU executive council after the change of guard programme held at Kohima on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , N OV 2 0 (NPN): Newly elected executive council of All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) 2019-21 led by Vimeyiekho Vitso as president took over charge during the change of guard programme held at NSF conference hall Kohima on Wednesday evening.

The new president ANCSU Vimeyiekho Vitso in address assured that his K Y M C

team would continue to uphold the objective and vision of the pioneers and seniors of the union to deliver justice for the welfare and well being of the students’ community.

He said the union had lots of confronting issue like scholarships, land encroachment, shortage of lecturers, academic policy etc to bring into positive outcome.

Vitso expressed gratitude to former ANCSU

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leaders, seniors, well wishers and others for their cooperation to carry out the activities of the ANCSU and sought support and cooperation in the days to come.

Outgoing president ANCSU Katho P Awomi lamented that some people are threatening the ANCSU and trying to sabotage the union activities, however ANCSU would continue to work for the welfare of the students community.

He advised the new team to follow the constitution of the union accordingly and continue to follow the footsteps of the pioneers and seniors with sincerity.

Former president NSF Kesosül Christopher Ltu in his brief address lauded the outgoing team for performing commendable job. He encouraged the new team to continue the issue and objective of the union.

He also recalled that the platform like ANCSU was the best training ground to produce good leadership in the future. He advised the union members to stay united and contribute positive things for the society and students’ community.

Programme was chaired by Benjong L o n g c h a r, i nvo c a t i o n prayer by Pithungo Shitio, dedicatory prayer for the new team proposed by associate pastor KABA Tiatoshi Longkumer while vote of thanks was tendered by Meyitila. NSF officials, former ANCSU leaders, former NSF leaders, students’ leaders of various colleges and others attended the programme.

The executive council includes Vimeyiekho Vitso as president, Inato Y Chisho as VP, Imnameren N Jamir as general secretary along with eight others.

utilization certification.

But with effect from February 2019, in Dimapur district SCM (computerized system) it will include food grain allocation to the state, indent, release order, work order, truck challan &gate pass(previously known as movement permit), lifting report, stock receipt (previously known as arrival report), FPSs payment, creation of delivery order (DO), truck challan &gate pass/lifting of food grains from state godown by PPSs, distribution of food grains to the beneficiaries at FPSs, closing balance and utilization certificate.

Three-day training programme will culminate on November 22.

Exclusive training for ADSs, senior inspector, inspectors, sub inspectors and store keepers under Dimapur, Kiphire, Longleng, Phek and Tuensang will be held on November 21 whereas exclusive training for ADSs, senior inspector, inspectors, sub inspectors and store keepers under Mokokchung, Peren, Wokha and Zunheboto will be held on November 22.

Silver jubilee of English department at SJC Jakhama

Guest speaker N. Jacob Yanthan and others during the release of jubilee souvenir on Wednesday.

KOHIMA: Department of English for St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama celebrated its silver jubilee at college indoor stadium under the theme “Reminiscing the past, envisaging better future” on Wednesday.

Joint director Agriculture department N.Jacob Yanthan graced the occasion as the guest speaker.

Yanthan in his address said the department’s existence of 25th years speaks volume of its dedication and commitment to the cause and advancement in the field of education.

He added that jubilee was not only a time for celebration, but also for thanksgiving and retrospection, whereby he urged

the students to debate and retrospect for welfare of the students and college in general.

He said that students and youths of today were the citizens of tomorrow and future leaders, and therefore he reminded the students to realize their responsibility. He told them to lay a strong foundation of their character and personality and to display intellectual maturity and discretion at any given situation.

While encouraging the students to uphold hard work, honesty and courage to establish their career and profession, he also impressed upon the students to work hard towards achievement of academic

excellence and to build a just and healthy society.

Vice-principal SJC Jakhama, Rev. Fr. Dr. George Keduolhou Angami said that knowledge was important and has a purpose to achieve, wherein he urged the students to aim high and achieve their goals as knowledge has no limit. He also reminded the students to have balanced view not only on material knowledge but also on spiritual knowledge.

Welcome address was given by Meribeni Ngullie, co-ordinator department of English, speech on behalf of alumni by Atheo Ezung, jubilee blessing by vicar general, diocese of Kohima Rev.Fr. Neisalhou Carolus Kuotsu.

HWCs inaugurated under Mon district

DIMAPUR: Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) of Jakphang, C/Chingnyu, Changlang, Longching, Apao, Mohung and Chenmoho HWC under Mon district was inaugurated by chief medical officer (CMO), Dy CMO, DVBO, DTO and DIO on November 16.

A press release from NHM Mon district media officer, Leeyan Chemshy stated that, during the inauguration programme, Dr Kechongol Sophie CMO, Mon said, if the cleanliness and sanitation improves, communicable disease will drastically reduce and health of the people will dramatically improve and that the new generation will have a better future.

He also announced that the state gover nment has declared open defecation free (ODF) in Nagaland on October 2, 2018which was achieved one year ahead before the national target. He elucidated that the centre will provide screening on non communicable diseases (NCD) but he said that the

KMC conducts essay competition DIMAPUR: Joining the nationwide “Swacchata Hi Seva” (cleanliness is service campaign), the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) organised an essay competition on Plastic Free India for the higher secondary schools in Kohima on November 16 at the DC’s conference hall, Kohima.

A press release from KMC administrator, Kovi Meyase stated that, 60 students from 31 higher secondary schools participated. The students were given the option to choose one topic from two topics: My dream for a plastic free Kohima and role of citizens towards a plastic free Kohima.

Best three essays were submitted by: 1st Keviseto Mekro, C. D. King Higher Secondary School, Phezhu; 2nd Seiesanuo Keyho, Rashtra Bhasha Samiti, Kohima and 3rd Nithosano Nagi, Govt.

Higher Secondary School, Jotsoma.

KMC congratulated all the 60 participants for their response and participation. Winners of the competition are informed to collect their cash prizes and certificates from the office of the KMC on November 27 during office hours.

Mohung HWC inaugurated by Dr Limatula AO, DVBO.

beneficiaries should also contribute for their better health and support their service providers by giving up some risk factors such as smoking, tobacco chewing, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. He requested all the village leaders present in the meeting to support and cooperate with the health staff to make the centre

fully functional for the welfare of the village.

Dr. K. Limatula Ao, Dy CMO, Mon inaugurated Choaha Chingnyu and Apao HWC. She said that the HWC, a component under Ayushman Bharat, is done by upgrading existing sub-centres and primary health centres.

She said that HWCs are envisaged to deliver range

of services to address the primary health care needs of the entire population in the village.

Inaugural programme for each HWC were held in their respective villages attended by CMO, Dy CMO, DIO (UIP&RCH), DVBO, DTO, BPMs along with all the village leaders, church leaders, youth leaders and women organisation.

DC Dimapur convenes DLMC meeting

DIMAPUR: Deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur, Anoop Kinchi, convened a meeting with the district level monitoring committee (DLMC) Dimapur on biomedical waste management on November 20 at the conference hall of DC Dimapur.

According to DIPR report, DC Dimapur who is also the chairman of DLMC Dimapur, emphasised on the need to come up with biomedical management plan by the committee.

He observed that all concern departments need to prepare thematic plan for solid waste management as

DC Dimapur also chairman of DLMC addressing the members at the meeting on biomedical waste management committee on November 20. (DIPR)

part of environment plan.

He further asked the Medical, Urban and Pollution Control Board to have a

sitting and to work out a plan for proper disposal of biomedical waste in specific designated sites.

Talking about green and clean Kohima, pile of garbage and wastes is seen dumped on the main road (Zenuo Badze) just below SCERT office. (NP) K Y M C

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Assam govt urges Centre to reject NRC

GUWAHATI, NOV 20 (PTI): On the day Union Home minister Amit Shah announced a country-wide NRC, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government has requested the Centre to reject the final updated National Register of Citizens in the state.

Addressing a press conference here, the senior BJP leader said there were many flaws in the updated NRC, which was published on August 31 this year, as the mammoth exercise was carried out "unilaterally" by the then NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela.

He said since there was no scope to amend it, the state government as well as the ruling BJP have urged the centre to "dismiss" the NRC in its current form.

"The Assam government has not accepted the NRC. There were ineligible people who were included, while scores of genuine Indian citizens were excluded.

The government of Assam and BJP have requested the home minister to reject this NRC...

There is no scope to amend this," Sarma, also

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the convener of the BJP-led North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), added.

He, however, clarified that no written communication has been sent to the Centre on the issue.

"In the political sphere, there is no written document. Also, it (the updation exercise) was monitored directly by the Supreme Court.

We have discussed with the home minister and shared our feelings," Sarma said.

Welcoming Shah's statement in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the NRC process will be carried out across India, he said the state government is happy that the Centre has "listened to their heart" and that the exercise will begin after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been passed.

The bill that seeks to grant Indian citizenship

to refugee Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who have fled their countries due to religious persecution, is expected to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing session.

The Assam government favoured one NRC with one cut-off date for the entire country, Sarma added.

"If the cut-off year is 1971, then it should be the same for all states... We are not asking to scrap the Assam Accord. The only thing we are asking for is that Assam should be a part of one national policy. There should not be anything special for Assam," he said.

Strongly criticising the previous NRC State Coordinator Prateek Hajela, the minister alleged that the entire exercise was carried out "unilaterally" keeping the state government "aside". “But the entire nation thinks that the NRC was updated by the Assam government. We are bearing the brunt (of criticism) because of one individual. We are concerned with the flaws in the system. The way one

individual did the NRC update, justice was not done to any quarter.

"The way the state coordinator ran the show... there are many stories and these will be revealed soon.

The way Hajela ran the show under a different ecosystem, it has created a multiple layer of questions. As a public representative, we are unable to answer them now," Sarma said.

Hajela, an IAS officer, has since been transferred to his home state Madhya Pradesh on the direction of the Supreme Court under whose supervision the NRC was updated.

An Assam Civil Service officer Hitesh Dev Sarma has been appointed in his place.

The Assam minister said the state government will provide legal aid to genuine Indian citizens contesting their exclusion from the NRC in Foreigners Tribunals.

Over 19 lakh people were excluded from the final NRC, and the Assam government and several political parties have claimed many of them were bonafide Indian citizens.

Water tanker set afire by NSCN(K) Correspondent IMPHAL, Nov 20: A water tanker belonging to Bharatia Infra Project Limited (BIPL) was set afire in Manipur’s Senapati district on Tuesday night. NSCN(K) on Wednesday owned up that the water tanker (AS01F8673) was torched by its cadres. The water tanker was set afire at a place along NH-2 between Khongnem and Karong under Senapati police station at 7.30 pm.

The vehicle had been parked at the place the last few days after the driver abandoned it following mechanical snag down.

The vehicle was torched by cadres of NSCN(K) (Yung Aung) under the command of national highway operation commander Calvin Vemai, Manipur sector, a statement of the outfit signed by kilonser (finance, Manipur S Hriipunii Vemai of NSCN/GPRN stated.

While claiming responsibility for the arson, the outfit alleged BIPL of cheating the outfit and violating an agreement between the outfit and company. The vehicle has been set afire as warning to the company, it added.

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ICAR to hold regional meet for zone 3 GUWAHATI, NOV 20: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research Research (ICAR) Complex for NEH Region will organise the 24th Regional Committee Meeting for Zone- III (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim & Tripura) at Assam Administrative Staff College, Assam, from 10 am , November 23 to 24 at Room No. 309 A press release by Head (Social Science) In-charge Media Cell N. Uttam Singh informed those concerned that Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowala , Ministers for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Rural Development, Secretaries and other officers from Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Rural Development departments will be present in the meeting to discuss the issues relating to agricultural research, education and extension and training needs of the states.

The release stated the purpose of the Regional Committee is to provide

Major tragedy averted; IEDs defused on highway in Manipur Correspondent IMPHAL, Nov 20: Traffic along Imphal-Ukhrul section of NH-150 was on Wednesday disrupted for several hours after two IEDs were found planted on the highway.

The security force blocked the highway at Napet Palli area under Lamlai police station of Imphal East district as precautionary measure . Traffic was closed from around 9.30 am till noon.

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Troops of 6 Assam Rifles discovered the IEDs wrapped in black colour polythene planted at a place along the highway, some 400 meter away from the Lamlai police station towards Ukhrul.

Police said, the troops on ROP sensitised the area after the unattended polythene bags were found lying in suspicious manner. They deployed a sniper dog to confirm the suspected object.

Following a confirmation of explosive in the

polythene bags, the troops immediately alerted and closed the traffic as precautionary measures.

In the meantime, a column of 15 Assam Rifles and a team of police from Lamlai police station arrived at spot and took up precautionary measures.

They deployed a jammer vehicle close to the IED planted site while calling out experts from the state police bomb detection and disposal squad.

The bomb exper ts

defused the IEDs but sensing the difficulty, they disposed the IEDs after shifting it on the roadside.

The IEDs weighted around three kg each with medium intensity double remote control devices which can cause damages to 100 meter radius of the site, according to the bomb experts.

It was only after the IEDs were simultaneously disposed that normal traffic along the highways resumed around noon.

Police claimed that

timely detection of the powerful IEDs had averted a major tragedy that would have occurred if it had been triggered.

The detection of the two IEDs at the same place was amid tightened security measure in the twin capital districts after series of blasts that injured police and security forces in Imphal.

As part of security measure in the aftermath of the blasts, police commandos have been on random mopping operations

across the twin districts of Imphal.

In its operations, they conducted cordon and search operation widely at several places across the two districts. During the operations, police commandos detained as many as 14 individuals who could not produce documents to identify themselves.

They were handed over to the respective police stations for further verification, the source said.

a forum to researchers and the state government functionaries to examine the major gaps in the current research and training efforts in farming sector; identify priorities and decide agenda of research and extension education for the next two years. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

has set up eight Regional Committees on the basis of agro-climatic regions.

Over 150 delegates from the region, including the Ministers of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries of the concerned States are expected to participate in the meeting, the release added.

Dear Medongunuo Soukhrie, Wishing you a smile for every moment on your special day. Have a wonderful day and a very happy birthday.

With Love from Seyie Auto, Kohima.

Dear Ado, On your Special day I pray that the ground you walk upon will forever bring you Blessing. The Sky above will forever release favour on you. The breeze around you will forever blow peace.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Always teteu hana GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER MOKOKCHUNG, NAGALAND No. JUD-17/2018 Dated Mkg - 7th Nov 2019

NOTICE

Whereas Temjenpokba has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, in order to claim family pension against his deceased son Late Nungsangmeren of Longsa village.

Therefore, public are hereby invited to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, Succession Certificate shall be issued on his name.

Sd/- Deputy Commissioner MKC-560 Mokokchung, Nagaland

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE

KOHIMA : NAGALAND NOTICE Notice inviting other claimant to representation to come forward (under part-1 of section 375 of Indian succession act 1925) Succession case no 11 of 2016 Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Keneinguu Assumi was filed by Smti. Avi Assumi, D/o Lt Keneinguu Assumi, R/o Lower P.R. Hill, Kohima to draw his pension PPO No- PEN/COM- 25536/NL/S/23603 and A/C No - 10276994718 (SBI) who expired on 05-07-2019 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of this said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in the court on or before the said day of 20-12-2019 Given under the hand and seal of the court on this 20th day of Nov 2019.

Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kohima Nagaland K-3178

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India all set to have first CDS by Jan

WhatsApp expresses ‘regret’ NSA Ajit doval led committee completes ground work over snooping row

NEW DELHI, NOV 20 (PTI): India is all set to have a chief of defence staff by January as a high-level committee headed by NSA Ajit Doval is wrapping up the ground work to appoint the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999.

Official sources said the Army, the Navy and the Indian Air Force have already recommended to the defence ministry names of their senior-most commanders for the top position which is being created to enhance synergy among the three services in dealing with security challenges facing India. In a landmark military reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced that India will have the CDS as head of the tri-services.

Days after the prime minister’s announcement, an Implementation Committee headed by National Security Adviser Doval was appointed to finalise an enabling framework and

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determine the exact responsibilities for the CDS. The committee has completed the ground work and would come out with the final framework in three weeks, the sources said.

Though the three services have recommended names of their senior-most commanders for the new position, government sources said Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat remains a frontrunner for the post.

Gen. Rawat is due for retirement on December 31 and top government sources said, if everything goes according to plan, then the

LS passes bill to raise chit fund amount by 3 times

NEW DELHI, NOV 20 (PTI): A bill to raise the monetary limits for chit funds and higher commission for “foreman” was approved by Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 also introduces words such as “fraternity fund”, “rotating savings” and “credit institution” to make chit funds more respectable, said Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur.

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raised from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh for those managed by individuals or less than four partners, and from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 18 lakh for firms with four or more partners.

The maximum commission for foreman, who is responsible for managing the chit, is proposed to be raised from 5 % to 7%.

The bill also allows the foreman a right to lien against the credit balance from subscribers. The foreman denotes the person who is responsible to handle the chit fund process.

government would name him as the country’s first CDS before he hangs up his boot. The sources said the CDS will be a four-star general and will be the first among equals among the service chiefs. However, in the list of protocol, the CDS will be higher up than the service chiefs.

The main task of the CDS will be to ensure jointmanship among the three services which will include powers to work on setting up of few theatre commands as well as to allocate military assets among the services to synergise their operations.

The three services have already put across their views before the Doval-led panel on ways to synergise military operations and their expectations as well as recommendations on what should be the broad contours of the CDS. “Military reforms is a continuous process and requisite steps are taken by the government from time to time, as deemed necessary,” the government told

the Parliament on Monday on the issue of CDS. At present, the three services coordinate their work under the framework of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS). However, after appointment of the CDS, the IDS would be subsumed into the new structure.

The CDS will also act as a single-point military adviser to the prime minister and defence minister on key defence and strategic issues.

A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country’s security system in the wake of the Kargil war in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister.

A group of ministers analysing required reforms in the national security system had also favoured appointing a Chief of Defence Staff. In 2012, the Naresh Chandra Task force had recommended creating the post of a permanent chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI): WhatsApp has written to government expressing “regret” over the Pegasus snooping row, and assured that it is taking all security measures to address concerns, top government sources said. The sources said government has asked WhatsApp to reinforce its security wall, that no more breaches at messaging platform will be tolerated.

Last month, Facebookowned company had showed Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using Pegasus spyware.

According to WhatsApp, spyware was developed by Israel-based NSO Group and had been used to snoop on about 1,400 users globally, including 121 users from India. Following government’s notice seeking more information on attacks, WhatsApp had responded saying it had alerted CERT-In in September that 121 Indian users had been targeted by Pegasus.

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SC asks Kerala govt to come out with exclusive law for admin of Sabarimala NEW DELHI, NOV 20 (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Kerala government to come out with an exclusive legislation regarding the administration of the historic Sabarimala temple.

A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana asked the state to place before it by third week of January next year the legislation, also covering the aspects of welfare of pilgrims visiting there.

The counsel appearing for the state said it has formulated amendments to the law that would deal with the temples and their administrations which are presently being governed by the Travancore Devaswom Board.

The draft law also proposes to give one-third representation to women in the temple advisory committee, the counsel said.

This aspect triggered a debate in the courtroom with regard to September 2018 apex court verdict allowing entry of girls and women of all ages into the Sabarimala temple.

The state government said that for the time being, it proposes to give representation in the temple advisory committee to only those women who are above 50 years of age. One of the judges of the bench referred to the September 28, 2018 verdict and observed that the direction allowing girls and women of all ages holds the field.

The top cour t was hearing a plea filed in 2011 which has raised the issue of administration of Sabarimala temple.

In August this year, the state government had told the top court that it was considering enacting a

“separate legislation” with regard to administration of the Sabarimala temple.

A 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by the then Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, in a 3:2 majority verdict, had referred to a larger 7-judge bench the pleas seeking review of its historic 2018 judgement allowing women and girls of all ages to enter Kerala’s Sabarimala temple, along with other contentious issues of alleged discrimination against Muslim and Parsi women.

The top court had not stayed the 2018 verdict that had allowed entry of girls and women of all ages into Sabarimala temple.

Congress youth wing protests withdrawal of SPG cover of Gandhis cannon on standby in case NEW DELHI, NOV 20 situation turned hostile.

(PTI): Hundreds of Congress youth-wing members The protesters raised anti-BJP and anti-governon Wednesday descended on the streets in central ment slogans and caned the effigies they carried.

Delhi and burnt an effigy of Demanding that the Home Minister Amit Shah to protest the withdrawal of Gandhis be accorded SPG cover, the protesters said SPG security cover of party president Sonia Gandhi the government will be held responsible if anything unand her children Rahul and toward happened to them.

Priyanka.

The protesters had IYC president Srinivas B V, who led the protest, algiven a call to gherao Parlialeged that the BJP had “dement but police barricaded scended to the ultimate perthe approach roads. Police sonal vendetta mechanism, officials shut gates of Shastri Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan and compromising the lives of the Central Secretariat Met- Youth Congress workers protest over the removal of the SPG security from their family members of two former prime ministers to acts ro Station and kept a water top leaders, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

of terror and violence”.

Police officials, carrying teargas ammunition, announced through loudspeakers that Section 144 had been imposed in the area near Shastri Bhawan in view of the ongoing winter session of Parliament and strict action would be taken against the protesters.

The warning didn’t deter the protesters who climbed the barricades to breach the security cordon.

Police detained a number of protesters who broke through the barricades and took them to the Mandir Marg police station.

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BJP strokes and stokes

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ith the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre frim in its intent on pushing through the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 – CAB – in Winter Session of Parliament and regional political parties and indigenous groups of the region reiterating determination to oppose it, the battle lines have clearly been drawn. Thus, even as various groups over-arching state boundaries like North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) and North East Forum for Indigenous People (NEFIP) have resolved to intensify the stir, the BJP too isn’t backing off either ; while its mentor RSS has despatch foot soldiers across the region to try and reach out to people at the grassroots and mould public opinion in favour of CAB. With neither side showing any indication of backing off, it can only be imagined as to what can happen in the next few days. However , what can be said for certain is that the Northeast will be once again on the boil, and the worst sufferers will be ordinary citizens, especially students as most school exams in this part of the year are held in November-December. Hence, by seeking to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955 to make illegal non-Muslim immigrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan eligible for Indian citizenship, the ruling NDA will not only go against the secular principles of Indian constitution, but against the very spirit of universal humanism followed in this country since ancient times. Aside from the humanity aspect, the indigenous groups of the Northeast are opposed to the CAB because it has stoked up fears of being swamped by hordes of illegal Bangladeshi Hindus who will ultimately reduce them to minority in their own land – overburdened as they are with scores of undocumented illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country. The Bill seeks to relax the norm of minimum 11 years of continuous stay in India to just six years in order to claim citizenship after illegally entering the country. The CAB could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha and it lapsed but it was reintroduced to the Lok Sabha on January 8 this year. The bill will be gain re-tabled in the Rajya Sabha for passage. NESO and NEFIP have already petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to introduce the Bill in Parliament as they strongly maintain that it will threaten the very existence of indigenous people in the Northeast. In the face of growing anger and opposition to the Bill, BJP chief and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had embarked on a tour of the region to try and talk to various talk holders. Shah has been trying to assuage the fears of the north east chief ministers by promising that their concerns will be looked into. CAB is opposed by all north eastern states even though the BJP runs a government in Arunachal Pradesh, heads a coalition in Manipur and Assam while it is a coalition partner in Nagaland and Meghalaya. The Centre has also of late indicated that CAB would not be applicable to ILP States of the region, though most groups have dismissed this provision as eyewash. Illegal Bangladeshi Hindus who voted for BJP are sore because most of them were excluded from the recent NRC and therefore, are neither pleased nor impressed by the CAB as their concerns are unaddressed with many lodged in detention camps in Assam and scores categorised as “D” voters.

DailyDevotion The Forgiveness of God

In Him we have…the forgiveness of sins… —Ephesians 1:7

Beware of the pleasant view of the fatherhood of God: God is so kind and loving that of course He will forgive us. That thought, based solely on emotion, cannot be found anywhere in the New Testament. The only basis on which God can forgive us is the tremendous tragedy of the Cross of Christ.

To base our forgiveness on any other ground is unconscious blasphemy. The only ground on which God can forgive our sin and reinstate us to His favor is through the Cross of Christ. There is no other way! Forgiveness, which is so easy for us to accept, cost the agony at Calvary. We should never take the forgiveness of sin, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and our sanctification in simple faith, and then forget the enormous cost to God that made all of this ours.

Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ. To forgive sin, while remaining a holy God, this price had to be paid. Never accept a view of the fatherhood of God if it blots out the atonement. The revealed truth of God is that without the atonement He cannot forgive— He would contradict His nature if He did. The only way we can be forgiven is by being brought back to God through the atonement of the Cross. God’s forgiveness is possible only in the supernatural realm.

Compared with the miracle of the forgiveness of sin, the experience of sanctification is small.

Sanctification is simply the wonderful expression or evidence of the forgiveness of sins in a human life. But the thing that awakens the deepest fountain of gratitude in a human being is that God has forgiven his sin. Paul never got away from this.

Once you realize all that it cost God to forgive you, you will be held as in a vise, constrained by the love of God.

Quotes

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. ~ Elbert Hubbard

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Post-mortem

Nehru’s message is alive, thanks to the BJP, his most ardent critic B efore the election campaign of 2014, Jawaharlal Nehru was in danger of being forgotten by ordinary Indians. Even the Congress was not using his photo in the elections as often as they were using images of Mohandas Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

India’s first prime minister had been relegated to a few academic corridors. But thanks to the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nehru has been resurrected in his full blood. From Narendra Modi’s attacks on him during the 2014 campaign to invoking him as a justification for revoking Kashmir’s special status, the BJP has demonstrated an obsession with Nehru.

This is all for the better: Even people like me who were anti-Nehru were prompted to read the books of the first prime minister with ardent curiosity because of the fact that every BJP member who had not read him or about him was attacking him fervently. It seems clear that if Nehru was still alive, he would have been jailed for being an “urban naxal”. From

reading Nehru, it’s clear that these attacks would have left him unfazed.

Nehru loved criticism. If there was no one be around to criticise him, he wrote essays against himself. This is not a characteristic of a politician but that of a thinker. A politician loves choirs of praising acolytes around him. A thinker or writer loves critiques.

The hor nets nest: When Nehru was about seven, his father beat him badly for stealing a pen from his table. But Nehru had the intellectual ability to understand his father’s gesture. “I do not remember bearing any ill will toward my father because of this punishment,” he wrote. He would doubtless have attempted comprehend the BJP’s attacks on him. His humanity was so enormous that when he was in jail, Nehru even made friends with the animals there. He wrote about this at some length. “For over a year after that I lived in that cell surrounded by these wasps and hornets; they never attacked me and we respected each other,” he noted. There were also

Teaching children about money

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apa, are we rich? Are you the boss in your office? Why don’t we go for a vacation to Korea?

Why don’t we buy a bigger house? Do you know Audi is an expensive car? These are the questions Jeanne bombarded her father with when she was in Class-I. For most parents, questions like these are awkward moments, especially if it is in front of friends and family.

But for Among, these are opportunities. Among always believed that awkward questions children ask are actually an opportunity to build their character from early on.

Among and Akhrie were clear about having an age-appropriate talk with their daughter, as a way to imprint values, virtues and character from early on.

Among said that when children ask questions and they get answers, they get the idea that their curiosity is valued and it means that he is the source of that important information.

Among’s father is a retired Economics Professor. When Among was in college in the late Nineties, his father introduced him to Mutual Fund investments, something Among actually didn’t understand in the beginning. But when his father explained to him how the powerof compounding works, it openeda new horizon for him.

The logic which his father installed in him was so profound that he has always been keeping some money aside for his investments.

Clearly, Among owes a lot to his father for teaching him the tricks of compound interest in a very simple manner. He also knows that what he’ll say or teach his daughter will stay on

forever. “What I am doing for her future is important (read as investments). But what I teach her will outlast any amount in her account,” said Among again. We often don’t discuss money topics with our children. I am pretty sure Among is a minority as a parent willing to discuss issues with children before time.

This fundamental block in our society is an unproductive and often contentious one; sometimes even dangerous. Investing for the future of our children is universal in our society. But what to do with the money is seldom discussed. What will happen if you don’t teach him/ her how to handle the wealth you intent to leave behind? What if your children destroy everything you and your forefathers worked hard to build? Teaching them how to handle money later on might be too latefor some. I truly feel that what one learns in the beginning of his/her life makes a lot of difference.

Among often employs a trick whenever he visits an upmarket restaurant or goes for a luxury trip. He tells Jeanne beforehand that both Papa and Mama have worked hard and have been awarded a meal ata five-star eatery or on a trip abroad. By implying it to be an award, she understands the concept of hard work and doesn’t demand the same treatment of luxury every time they go out. “Keeping the concept of luxury as reward is the first lesson my father taught me and I am trying to do the same through stories and events for the little one”; claver Among told.

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three or four snakes his cell, but like the insects, these didn’t bother him.

“News of them got out and there were headlines in the press,” he wrote. “As a matter of fact I welcomed the diversion.” It was in this jail that he discovered a creature called udumu in Telugu, which I have eaten in my childhood. It looked like something between a lizard and a crocodile.

Nehru did some research on it and after reading FW Champion’s The Jungle in Sunlight and the Shadow realised that it was a scaly mammal called a pangolin.

In jail, Nehru was surprised that the British officers gave him even German illustrated magazines to read, despite their country being at war with Germany.

Prisoners today are starved of books to read and paper on which to write, almost in an attempt to kill them of boredom.

A visionary: If Nehru had died in jail, India would no doubt have found another prime minister – perhaps Vallabhbhai Patel.

But the world would have lacked Nehru’s three great books: Glimpses of World

History, An Autobiography and The Discovery of India. A ruler can be replaced by another ruler but a thinker cannot be replaced. Few first leaders of any nation have faced the attacks Nehru has borne after his death. George Washington has not been attacked. Lenin faced criticism after Gorbachev’s glasnost but not as vitriolically as Nehru. Mao was criticised by Deng Xiaoping but with dignity. Lenin and Mao’s mausoleums are still monuments of national pride. One concerted line of attack on Nehru has been related to his handing of Kashmir in the early years of the republic.

For contemporary India to understand his actions, it’s essential for us to attempt to recognise Nehru’s situation as a Kashmiri Pundit.

Nehru had Kashmiri roots and, as is clear from his name, was a Pandit. “We were Kashmiris,” he noted in An Autobiography (also known as Toward Freedom), written when he was in Dehradun jail in the early 1930s. “Over two hundred years ago, early in the eighteenth century

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if that is being negotiated, will lead to the removal of the first constraint after the Naga Political solution.

However, it is doubtful whether the government will suddenly rise up to the occasion and get involved in a complete overhaul of the governance system e.g. completing projects on time within the allotted budget with proper audits, running smoothly the state’s service delivery, etc.

In other words, the same politicians, the same engineers, health professionals, teachers, police force and bureaucrats will man the

autonomy through Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Our younger intellectuals will assess the present Kashmir situation only in a few decades. But even if the BJP closes down all the social science departments in our universities, not only just in Jawaharlal Nehru University, the resurrected Nehru will come back onto our streets and into homes to talk to us, just as he did in Dehradun jail cell with insects, squirrels and snakes.

The Nehru I talked to in his books did not appear to be a man who was power hungry but a man who was knowledge hungry.

That was the reason why he was reading not just books, but reading nature – trees, mountains, animals, birds, the people around and writing about them.

Power-hungry men and women can never defeat knowledge-hungry men and women. Thanks to the BJP, Nehru is still with us now, not as a vote catcher but to give us knowledge.

Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd (Political theorist, social scientist and author)

Need and Significance of Hornbill Festival

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ondemnation note against on celebrating the famous hornbill festival has been received from different thinkers verbally and from written paper from different walks of life. It is a common knowledge that hornbill festival is the common festival of festivals for our Nagas initiated by our State Government.

According to my own opinion, observation and knowledge we needn’t and shouldn’t blame on celebrating hornbill festival at all with no second thought.

Eventhough our blood relationship exists from our past ancestral grandparents we have different tribe having its own language and though not much have different style of living.

Inspite of some of our elders, leaders with much concern trying their best level and ability to make a peaceful unification of our Nagas we still notice from time to time the negative attitude of tribalism amongst our Nagas.

It needs to be mentioned here again that unison or unification is the base for all proper development activities. Festival is a large part of our human life which cannot be compared with other things from the religion point of view. It doesn’t perform ceremonial and ritual activities linking with the other religion in any manner.

Celebrating our hornbill festival doesn’t embody religious ritual performance and ceremonial worshipping to unseen goddess other than our own God

of Christianity. It is very unwise and complete lack of civic sense thinking that we are worshipping a bird. Eventhough our God great creation living bird comparing with our omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent God is unimaginable. Our Christian Almighty God is supreme above all.

How can a bird of his own tiny creation can be compared with and worshipped by us. As human beings and as social animals we lives in this vast world it is a part of our human life to become closer, to know each other better and develop “we feeling” and “oneness feeling.”

Some people always used to say a huge amount of our government consolidated fund is being spent on the organizing of hornbill festival.

While writing, a self question comes to my mind.

Which of the following two sentences is more important than the other one?

Put a tick mark against the very correct one: spending money first for 1. Infrastructure development follow by mental cohesion 2. 3 mental cohesion follow by infrastructure development.

Even though development of our infrastructure such as road development, electricity connection and the like is a prime need which must be developed equally by our government but we needn’t complaint much against on various programme chalking out for the development of our

Naga Political Solution and the case for scepticism on the economic front

here are mainly three institutional constraints that hinder development in the state at present: the presence of many nationalist groups, a lethargic and corrupted government, and a mushrooming of interest groups formed on tribal, clan, village, landownership, church, political, student and family lines. These three forces are enmeshed with one another reinforcing each other, making the state a miserable one economically.

The laying down of arms of nationalist groups,

our ancestors came down from the mountain valley to seek fame and fortune in the rich plains below.” In Kashmir, they were Kauls.

He writes that his ancestor Raj Kaul migrated to Delhi in 1716 but doesn’t tell us why the family chose to move. If they had not, the family’s prospects would have been quite different.

Given Kashmir’s location, he would not have been a national leader. In Delhi, they acquired new family name. Since they lived near a nahar or canal, they became Nehrus.

Kashmiri aspirations: Nehru wanted his ancestral land to be part of India. He was not heading a government of today’s strength or living in a world of global peace and stability. In the late 1940s, the world was full of people with hopes for nationhood and Kashmir was among them. It was not like Hyderabad state or Junagadh, within the broad geographical boundaries of India. Kashmir, though small, was a viable nation of its own. To ensure that it was included in India, Nehru agreed to give it a measure of

system. It is thus difficult to see the governance system suddenly changing for the better.

Naga society is deeply communitarian in its bonding - familial, clan, village, and tribal. It works wonder in informal settings. However, it is these bondings which lead to nepotism, graft, and violation of the rule of law in criminal cases. It will take more than the political solution to unlock the Gordian Knot to economic prosperity for the Nagas.

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mental integration and “we feeling.” We Nagas were living in such a peaceful situation where we are in dire need of mental integration. We must find and planout ways and means from which mental cohesion can develop so that everything can follow-up peacefully. Ever ybody know what consequences will arise from the place where a country live on unity in diversity based on mental integration and oneness feeling to go forward.

Attitude towards tribalism, racism, partism and selfishness need to be eradicated by promoting mutual understanding and cohesiveness of mind as “we Nagas.” The organizers of our common festival don’t welcome the persons who are in habitual immoral activities. Their intention is not to make people a wicked and a bad person.

Use of intoxicating drink and unwanted elements happen during festival doesn’t invite by the organizing committee. They voluntarily involves in such condition of affairs.

The organizers of Hor nbill Festival have strongly banned the use of intoxicating drinks and immoral activities and practices in and around. Participating and taking part in any events or items is a part and parcel of promoting oneness of Nagas.

It is a well known fact that every year especially during hornbill festival pouring of foreigners from different countries into our state is being increased year

by year. The uniqueness of our cultural identity can be made known to all nations through the participating of foreigners from the different nations of the world.

The popularity of our people and the Naga country can be increased to a large extend by celebrating such kind of hornbill festival. Consequent upon the continuous increasing number of tourists from different countries of the world the income and revenue of our own state government and private business establishment can be improved considerably.

In this aspect viewing from different angle instead of blaming and discouraging hectic efforts must be made to popularize of the so called hornbill festival through various good ways and means rather than through unwanted activities.

By observing and celebrating of such kind of our common festival by the whole tribes our cultural heritage and identity can be practiced well and preserved permanently by the young growingup generation. Mention must be made here again in conclusion part, we Nagas need mutual cooperation, mental integration and a popular figure so as to reach and obtain our target destination satisfactorily.

I personally am in support of celebrating festival of festivals once in three years rather than celebrating it every year.

Thinoneisie Lhousa, Kitsubozou, Kohima

Reader’s Post Sir,

They deserve good roads too

The face of Dimapur is changing, we can feel it all round the corner. Almost all the roads connecting the main ways are being constructed and renovated.

Mean while, in the road to Niuland, people are fishing out their long lost shoes and sandals, very soon we will hear headlines, “world biggest cat fish caught on the road to Niuland” , “4 year old kid drown on the road while trying to fetch his marble.”

The roads are abandoned, like an old cottage, in fact the roads has become a floating river connecting the mighty Zubza river. It is a life line to hundreds of villages, and an alternate approach road to Kohima when the main high way is non functional, there also we have schools and pregnant teachers and mothers plying the road. The poor dumper drivers are trying their best unloading sand and rocks, alas! It only worsens the read specially for small cars, with huge boulders of rocks floating on the sand. People are hanging on with hope but still ........ The good denizens of that area too deserves good road like the rest.

Shiyeto Wotsa, Dimapur 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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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

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Normalcy in Kashmir, internet to be restored Anti-CAB stir: 18-hour State shutdown ends peacefully

Amit Shah leaves the Parliament House during the ongoing Winter Session, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

day world and it should be restored as early as possible.

It is an effective means of communication, he said.

“However when it comes to the security of Jammu and Kashmir and for waging war against terrorism, we have to fix our priorities,” he said.

The Home Minister recalled that it was the BJP government which began Internet service in Kashmir way back in 2002 and the mobile service in 2003.

To a supplementary on how much more time would be needed to bring normalcy in Kashmir, Shah said, “The situation there was always normal. There were many notions spread all over the world. There is total normalcy prevailing. After August 5, not a single person has died in police firing although many feared there would be bloodshed and more number of killings.”

All restrictions imposed in Kashmir have been successful. Stone pelting incidents have come down to 544 so far in 2019 from 802 incidents in 2018, he said.

Highlighting the normal functioning of life in Kashmir, Shah said Urdu and English dailies and all TV channels are functioning and circulation of newspapers has increased.

Courts are also functioning fully. They have heard 36,192 cases and delivered orders in as many as 500 cases, he said, adding that even the Block Development Council elections were held peacefully and successfully. He further said as many as 20,114 schools have opened. Out of 50,537 students, 50,272 students comprising 99.48% appeared for exams.

About 99.7% of students have given Class 9 and

10 exams.

Hospitals are also functioning and the number of people visiting the Out Patient Department (OPD) has increased in Srinagar, he said, adding good quantity of medicines are being made available in the valley and there is no shortage. Mobile vans and vending machines were also made available.

“If any one has information that a particular person in a remote area is not getting medical facility, they can contact me directly. I will get it done in 24 hours,” Shah told the House.

The sale of LPG, kerosene and rice has also gone up by by 8-16 per cent in the last ten years, he added.

To protect apple growers, Shah said the government has made all arrangements for sale of the fruit.

Cooperative NAFED has so far procured about 6,000 tonnes of apples from Kashmir. Apple production is estimated to be 22.58 lakh tonnes this year and the government is facilitating traders for sale of the fruit, he added. As the Home Minister gave out figures supporting normalcy in the Valley, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “It looks like the Home Minister is referring to the report of some other state.”

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He asserted that even though Nagaland was going through a critical period and a logical conclusion was expected soon to the ongoing peace process, yet CAB would never be allowed to be implemented in the State.

He still hoped that the Centre would not table the Bill and reconsider its move by seeing the mood of the people from the Northeast.

Referring to reports that the BJP-led NDA government intended to keep ILP North-eastern States outside the purview of CAB, the NEFIP vice-president said it would make no difference as it would not resolve the problem of illegal immigrants in the region as the States were closely connected to one other.

He called for a uniform system of screening the illegal immigrants in the region where ILP too could be used.

M o k o k c h u n g : Pe o p l e o f Mokokchung town too joined and supported the 18-hour bandh called by JCPI as shops in and around the town remained shut till 12 noon though vehicular and pedestrian movements remained normal as schools and offices remained open.

The bandh was enforced by various CSOs led by Ao Senden, AKM, MTLT and MCCI. There was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere.

Longleng: Along with rest of the State, the 18-hour shutdown passed off peacefully in Longleng district.

The bandh was enforced by Longleng District Chamber of Commerce

HC orders State govt to pay... Coming together of NNPGs historic...

(From p-1) The petition sought direction and implementation of Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) at the sub-centre, conducting of maternal death review, carrying out child death review at Monyakshu village, availability of referral services, granting of maternal benefit scheme under National Health Mission, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK), ensuring maternal care to women, granting a lump sum amount of Rs 20,000 under the NFBS on account of the death of the primary bread winner of a family by the State social welfare department.

The case of the petitioner was submitted by counsel Kezhosano Kikhi that stated that his mother Bema, who was pregnant with the seventh child, had labour pain around 2 am on July 11, 2016 and during the course of the labour, one arm of the baby emerged from the birth canal with the

help of his father. But as the baby could not fully come out, they had looked for a vehicle for hire and, after having found one, started straight for the district hospital at Mon, about 130 km away from their Monyakshu village. But while they were still on the way, his mother had died.

As per IPHS guidelines for health sub-centres, subsequently revised in 2012

by Union health & family welfare ministry, there are two categories of sub-centres – Type-A and Type-B. In the Type-B sub-centre, basic facilities for conducting deliveries and newborn care are to be made readily available.

Therefore, the Monyakshu sub-centre, which is Type-B, was supposed to have all those basic facilities for conducting deliveries. But as the sub-centre was closed that day and no proper facility for delivery was available, his family were left with no choice but to take the pregnant lady to the district hospital.

(From p-1) He contended that because of the fear of gun and of being called or summoned, the Nagas now shied away from speaking boldly and from supporting and strengthening the visions and ideals of “our leaders”.

He urged the gathering to build a society that was robust, strong and fearless, but only feared God alone, besides stand up for what they believed was right and build a better society for the Nagas. He concluded his speech by urging the younger generation not to lose their vision due to fear, sarcasm and lies built around them, but to contribute towards building a robust society for the

sake of the entire Naga community.

The programme was chaired by Moala Iomchen and invocation offered

by Impact Ministry executive director Sentiningsang Longkumer.

Short messages were delivered by Ao Senso Telongjem president L Wati Jamir and Japukong Senso Senden president Meren Nokpu.

A special number was performed

by Sashi and Asen, while Tali Lkr, son of Imkongliba, delivered a speech.

With nine teams from across the State participating in the first Dr Imkongliba Ao Memorial Volleyball Trophy, the three-day tournament will conclude on November 22.

& Industry with its volunteers being deployed at various places to ensure that the bandh was total, though there was no report of any untoward incident from any part of the district.

Apart from medical, police, military, media, fire and emergency services and people attending special programmes, pedestrian and vehicular movements were restricted by bandh supporters.

Security forces were deployed at sensitive areas of the town to thwart any untoward incident during the period of the bandh.

Chozuba: Chozuba Range Public Organizations (CRPO) along with the rest of the state observed the bandh, which passed off peacefully.

In a press note CRPO president Ketipra Lohe, general secretary Ravotso Keyho and secretary Vezholhu Khusoh informed that CRPO held a sit-in protest against the monstrous bill (CAB 2016) at Chozuba town.

CRPO assured that the public will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the proposed Bill does not see the light of the day.

JCPI lauds citizens for extending support

Joint Committee for Prevention of Illegal Immigrants (JCPI) has extended appreciation to the citizens of Nagaland for extending cooperation towards the clarion call of NEFIP to project a united voice of the North East people against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016.

JCPI through its media cell said that the 18-hour state-wide bandh was purely a conscience call for the people to take their respective responsibility

to voice their opinion for or against the CAB, 2016.

It said that the spontaneous response of the people from all districts in spite of the hectic season was a “big sacrifice”, adding that the message was loud and clear against the CAB. JCPI also stated that the protest in the entire North East region was unanimous and a clear rejection of the impending CAB, which was yet to be tabled on the floor of the parliament.

JCPI expressed strong belief that the government of India would “definitely” consult the stakeholders of the region before introducing the contentious Bill in the parliament.

It affirmed that the region cannot accept anything that was imposed on the people without its prior consent.

The committee said that the “adamant attitude” of the government of India to undermine the sentiment of the region by imposing alien culture through forcible assimilation and to convert the region into a dumping ground for illegal intruders was a serious concern for all.

JCPI said it failed to understand why the “magnificent India” preferred the foreigners to genuine indigenous citizens of the region.

Stating that the indigenous population of the region have now vowed to fight for their rights collectively, the JCPI, therefore, said that it would not rest till justice was delivered.

Meanwhile, JCPI has conveyed appreciation to all the CSOs, Tribal Hohos, commercial organisations and the stakeholders for their support and participation in making the bandh a success.

NPF blames ‘frustrated leader’...

(From p-1) Further, NPF said the achievement made by NDPP in breaking other coalition partners was also remarkable.

Citing an instance, NPF claimed that NPP and JDU were pre-poll alliance of NPF, but immediately after election, NDPP managed to “capture” the MLAs of both the parties along with party workers. Subsequently, NPF said that after few months MLAs of both the parties merged with NDPP while the party functionaries were shunted out from govern-

ment and the PDA coalition.

“This is how NDPP leadership played their political game which is undemocratic and unbecoming,” NPF said.

It alleged that the usual game plan of present chief minister “with the wisest policy of use and throw is visible to all.”

Meanwhile, NPF has asserted that when the opposition party points out the loopholes the ruling NDPP party was expected to work for the welfare of the people while they were at the helms of affair.

H owe ve r, N P F s a i d the ruling NDPP seemed to “upped and goes hammer and tongs” after the opposition for every positive criticism that it cannot digest. “Or, does the ruling NDPP expect the NPF party to stay mute spectator to the misdeeds of the government?” the opposition party questioned.

NPF also said the NDPP, instead of working out for their “rudderless and paralyzed” government, was “sheltering their mouth by diverting to the pertinent issues of the state.”

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NO.: ED/AEI-14/2019

KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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NEW DELHI, NOV 20 (PTI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said in Rajya Sabha that total normalcy prevails in Kashmir with government offices and educational institutions functioning fully, but Internet connection will be restored after the local administration feels it is fit to do so.

He also asserted that not a single person has died in police firing since August 5 when the Centre abrogated special status of the state although many feared there would be bloodshed and more killings. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 are prevalent only in certain areas from 8 pm to 6 am in the valley, he said.

Responding to a series of questions on the situation in J&K during Question Hour, Shah said government offices, educational institutes, courts, health centres, banks and media outlets are functioning fully.

“As far as Internet service is concerned, an appropriate action will be taken on the recommendation of the local administration.

Neighbouring country is still doing some mischief and we will restore the connection as soon as the local administration says it is fit to do so,” he said. Internet is important in the present

Dated, the 20th Nov. 2019

NOTIFICATION

It is hereby notified for the information of all schools (Both Govt. & Private) functioning in the State of Nagaland that they shall observe the Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas on 26th November 2019 at 11:00 a. m., which is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.

School Heads/Teachers shall read the Preamble of the Constitution of India in school assembly halls and make students to repeat the same. They shall also explain the importance of the Constitution Day to students.

Compliance reports stating 1. Name of School 2. District 3. Number of Students Participated along with few photographs/videos should be submitted through email to reports.dosenl@gmail.com before 3 pm of the same day, that is 26th Nov. 2019 without fail.

(WONTHUNGO TSOPOE) Director Issued by DIPR DC-1655

SITUATION VACANT K-3174

(For a coaching institute in Dimapur)

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(Preferences will be given to candidate with teaching experience) Contact No. 7641842622 / 8974998334

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1. BOTANY : M.Sc. (Botany/Biotech)

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND :: KOHIMA. NO.ED/CON/HC-26/2019 Dated Kohima the, 20th Nov’ 2019 NOTICE The following AHM/JEO listed herein below are impleaded as private respondents in W.P. (C) NO. 207 (K) 2019, Smti. J. Ajungla Longkumer & 2 Ors – Vs- State of Nagaland & 102 Ors. Therefore, all the concerned are directed to collect their personal copy of the writ petition from Room No. 14 at the Directorate of School Education, Nagaland Kohima. Matter will be listed after 4 (four) weeks from the date of Court’s order dated 11-11-2019.

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No: DHFW-5/TRG/Gr-III-Interview/2018-Pt/

/Dated Kohma the 20th Nov, 2019.

RESULT OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Held for Recruitment of Laboratory Technician

Vide No. DHFW-5/TRG/Gr- III Interview/2018-Pt/ Dated, 25th Oct 2019.

NOTIFICATION

In pursuance of Govt. Approval No. HFW(A) Appt-13/14/2019/197/ Dated, Kohima the 6th November 2019, it is hereby notified that Govt. has conveyed its approval for conducting Interview for 12 (twelve) Posts of Laboratory Technician (Grade III NonGazetted) under Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima.

List of Roll Numbers Qualified and selected for Practical Examination (Cut-off Mark:37) 4 8 9 12 13 19 20 24 25 33 37 38 45 50 54 55 57 58 59 60 61 63 66 67 68 69 74 75 78 82 83 85 89 91 95 97 98 101 107 108 112 113 117 118 119 121 123 128 130 131 133 138 141 142 143 144 155 157 160 165 167 170 171 173 182 183 Total = 66 (sixty six) Note: 1. Practical Exam will be held on 23rd November 2019 at 9:00 am.

2. Venue for Interview: Para Medical Training Institute, Kohima.

3. Candidates are directed to bring the Admit Card.

4. Lobbying will result in disqualification.

SD/- DR. VIKEYIE LOSU Principal Director Dte. of Health & Family Welfare Nagaland, Kohima.

Issued by DIPR DC-1654

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No. 3059 Yesterday’s solution No. 3058

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at Naga United near Chathi River Bridge

Yrs 2014 with Alloy Wheels Price : 3.80 Lakhs Nego.

Contact : 9856302257

Area : 90 x 70, 150 per sq. ft.

No broker please

FOR DRIVING CLASS

ROYAL DRIVING SCHOOL

Learn from Power Steering.

4TH Mile, Agri Expo Contact : +917005367750 +919366746106

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Contact : 8575193378

LAND & BUILDING FOR SALE at Diphupar-A Village, Dimapur.

Area : 10,000 sq. ft.

RCC Building with well furnished interior and rooms.

Rate : 80,00,000 (Negotiable) Contact owner : 9862092490 7005032728 DP-8532

LAND FOR SALE (Ao only) Location : Indisen, Dimapur

VACANCY

SCIENCE GRADUATE

1. Must have good communication skill.

2. School at 5 Mile Dimapur.

Salary : 15000/Negotiable if having long experience as a Science Teacher

Call 6009428799

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Price : 290 per sq. ft.

Area : Any size available * No filling required. Plain area. * Developed land with Concrete Road, Concrete Drainage and Retaining Walls.

Contact : 9774507041 8787777148 DP-8528(B)

LAND FOR SALE Location : Kushiabill, Near Highway (4.5 km from Zion Hospital) Area : Any size plot available Price : 160 per sq. ft. * Plots with drainage and approach road.

Contact : 8787777148 +917005227608 DP-8528(A)

:9383204504 6350136455

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LAND FOR SALE

Following plots of land at Seithekima Basa, near Prayer Center, available.

Fully fenced. 12 ft internal road provided to each plot.

Price Rs.125/ sq. ft.

Bulk purchase, negotiable. i. 14 bighas ii. 4 bighas (57,600 sq. ft.)

Contact : 9366723347

LAND FOR SALE BORLINGRI 50x50 : 4.5 Lakhs BAMUNPUKHURI - B

LAND FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Maruti Swift Vxi

Land with Building Opposite Eastern Academy 4th Mile Price :1.3 (Crore) (Negotiable)

5 Kms from Zion Hospital 100 x 40 : 5.95 Lakhs 100 x 50 : 7.7 Lakhs *Free Road & Drainage Contact : 7005204949 8119054477

URGENT: LAND FOR SALE with house (Assam type)

at Burma Camp near DABA, Dimapur Area 40x100 (40x46 untouched) 8 rooms, 4 kitchens, 3 bathrooms with Motor fitted Boring Rs 45 lakhs (Negotiable) No Broker Owner's contact : 9402209737 / 8118924389

LAND FOR SALE

LOCATION : VIHOKHU VILLAGE, DIMAPUR

400 METERS AWAY FROM NIULAND HIGHWAY PADDY FIELD, 4 PURAS RESIDENTIAL PLOT, 2 BIGHAS NO BROKERS CONTACT NO : 6009613565

LAND FOR URGENT SALE Location : Khovarü, Chümoukedima Village, Dimapur - 10 minutes drive from new DC complex - Plot connected by dedicated road Area : 20,626 sq. ft.

Price : 12 Lakhs (Negotiable) No Brokers.

Contact : 8787495694 7005781090 DP-8524

I, Hinoli V. Labos am applying for duplicate copy of BA 5th Semester Admit Card as i have lost it.

Name : Hinoli V. Labos F/Name : Vikato K. Labos Roll No. : AH17200004 Reg No. : 17200078 Year : 2019 College : Pranabananda Women's College, Dimapur.

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No. 4033 Yesterday’s solution No. 4032

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Eon 2014 (NL07) Price : Rs. 1,70,000/- (Nego) Contact : 9774974192

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FOR SALE

2. DUNCAN BOSTI, AREA : 4655 SQ. FT. RS. 1,150/- PER SQ. FT. 3. NAGARJAN RS. 500/- PER SQ. FT. 4. AOYIMKUM, RS.160/- PER SQ. FT. CONTACT : 6009652599/8794493450

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crore, Prasad said, adding that the amounts are provisional and subject to revision in light of the Supreme Court ruling on AGR matter on October 24, 2019.

As per the information provided by the minister, the licence fee dues of Vodafone Group (along with Idea Cellular) stood at Rs 28,309 crore, while that of Bharti Airtel Group of companies was at Rs 21,682 crore (and that of Telenor and Tata Group of companies at Rs 1,950 crore and Rs 9,987 crore respectively).

“The Government has directed the TSPs (teleco service providers) to make the payment in accordance with the order of the Supreme Court dated October 24, 2019 and submit the requisite documents to ensure the compliance within the stipulated timeframe,” the minister said.

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(From p-1) Only one child was reported missing from Mizoram in 2017. There was no missing person reported from the state in 2016. While in 2015, three children, one women and five men were reported missing in the state.

In a separate data, Reddy also gave the details of missing children traced from the eight North Eastern states. A total of 5,130 children were traced during 2015-17.

Of them, 3,376 children traced were from Assam, 472 from Tripura, 377 from Meghalaya, 277 from Manipur, 269 from Sikkim, 192 from Nagaland, 163 from Arunachal Pradesh and four from Mizoram.

China if no deal is reached with China.”

Market participants also remained a little cautious ahead of the important FOMC meeting minutes, he added.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 566.52 crore on Wednesday, provisional exchange data showed.

Meanwhile, market benchmark BSE Sensex rose 182 points to end near its record peak on Wednesday. After scaling a lifetime (intra-day) high of 40,816.38, the 30-share

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out against a US legislation on human rights in Hong Kong, saying Washington should stop interfering in China’s internal affairs.

T h e d o l l a r i n d ex , which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, rose by 0.15 per cent to 97.99.

“India’s rupee is coming under selling pressure following weaker Asian currencies and dollar buying by foreign banks. Foreign fund outflows from domestic equity market in last few days and weaker economic data also weighing on Indian rupee,” said V K Sharma, Head - PCG & Capital Market Strategy, HDFC Securities.

According to Gaurang Somaiyaa, Forex and Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, “rupee consolidated in a narrow range but came under pressure in the latter half of the session after US president threatened to raise tariffs on

Ravi Shankar Prasad (File)

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default in repayment of principle and interest on loans from banks or financial institutions which continues beyond 30 days from the pre-agreed payment date, listed entities shall promptly, but not later than 24 hours from the 30th day, disclose the fact of such default,” Sebi said.

The decision has been taken to address the gaps in the availability of information with respect to defaults, the regulator said.

This would be applica-

Mumbai, Nov 20 (PTI): The Indian rupee tumbled 10 paise to close at 71.81 against the US dollar on Wednesday, in lock-step with weak Asian currencies following a flare-up in USChina tensions.

However, fresh foreign fund inflows and a rally in domestic stocks restricted the fall for the local unit, forex traders said.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened weak at 71.80, then went on to hit a low of 71.91 against the greenback during the day.

It, however, clawed back some lost ground to finally finish at 71.81, showing a fall of 10 paise over its previous close.

The dollar strengthened while emerging market currencies wobbled after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that failure to get a trade deal with China will prompt more tariffs.

Beijing has also hit

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI): Tightening its disclosure norms for listed companies, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday asked them to report full facts of any loan default within 24 hours for any failure of repayment of principle and interest amount beyond 30 days.

The move will ensure better disclosure and transparency, Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi told reporters after the board meeting.

“The board has decided that in case of any

Rupee drops 10 paise to 71.81 per dollar

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PAC flays assault of truck driver

(From p-1) was harming and endangering the lives of drivers and travellers crossing the state. “It is beyond comprehension that NSCN(IM) should create such a situation when their leaders are in talks with GoI in the highest level and Nagas looking forward to a long lasting settlement,” PAC said.

Meanwhile, PAC has demanded that the police apprehend the perpetrators and accord befitting punishment. PAC also demanded that NSCN (I-M) identify the cadres and hand them over to the administration at the earliest.

New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI): There is no proposal before the government at present on waiver of penalties and interest on outstanding licence fee payments based on adjusted gross revenue (AGR), or on extending the timelines for telcos to pay up their statutory dues, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. “No such proposal is under consideration of the government as on date,” Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

He was responding to specific questions on whether the government proposes to provide a waiver for penalties and interest on the non-payment of license fee on adjusted gross revenue (AGRs) by telecom operators and also on whether it is considering extending the time limit for the payment of license fee, penalty, interest and other dues.

The total debt of the telecom industry, service providers and tower companies combined, stood at Rs 7.87 lakh crore as on August 2017, he noted.

The provisional outindex ended 181.94 points, standing of the 16 telecom or 0.45 per cent, higher at service providers on account of license fee stood 40,651.64. at a cumulative Rs 92,642 Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty closed just shy LAND FOR SALE of the 12,000 mark, advancing 59 points, or 0.49 per 1. Location : Bor Lengri cent, to end at 11,999.10.

2. Area : 8,200 sq. ft.

Brent futures, the glob- 3. Price : 7 (Seven) Lakhs al oil benchmark, spurted Contact No :(1) 9402280030 0.41 per cent to USD 61.16 (2) 9436816263 per barrel.

No Brokers Please DP-8469 The 10-year government bond yield was at 6.47 per cent.

The Financial BenchAt Seithekiema 'A' mark India Private Ltd 2-3 minutes away from 4 Lane (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar Plot available as per your Budget Contact : 9436402461 at 71.8138 and for rupee/ euro at 79.5625. The refer9856506606 ence rate for rupee/British LAND FOR SALE pound was fixed at 93.0932 1.

NEAR NEW SHOWUBA and for rupee/100 Japanese 16 BIGHAS RS. 85/- PER SQ. FT. yen at 66.12.

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The plan was conceived at a meeting called by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Invest India with stakeholders and state governments here in the early part of November.

Sources confirmed that incentives like provisioning of land for setting up of manufacturing units, flexible employment rules and lower tax rate were discussed as part of the plan.

As per the plan, the government will approach

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS): To expand its international portfolio, low-cost carrier SpiceJet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bahrain-based Gulf Air “to explore greater cooperation”, including an interline and codeshare agreement.

If all goes by the plan, this will be the second codeshare partnership that SpiceJet will enter, after its pact with Emirates.

In aviation parlance, a codeshare allows two airlines to sell seats on each others’ flights to provide passengers with a wider choice of destinations.

The scope of MoU also includes collaboration in the field of pilot training, coordinated cargo and engineering services.

“We are developing an extensive portfolio of destinations, both at home and in international markets. The Middle East has always been among our top priority markets,” said SpiceJet’s Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh.

“This agreement is going to play an important role for SpiceJet’s next phase of growth as we continue to explore the innumerable opportunities around us,” Singh said.

At present, SpiceJet operates 630 daily flights to 54 domestic and 10 international destinations. It has a fleet of 82 Boeing 737s, 32 Bombardier Q-400s and four B737 freighters.

No proposal to waive telco’s fee: Telecom minister

LOST NOTICE I, Tinovi Swu, have lost the following documents and am applying for a duplicate copy of the same : 1. Class 10 CBSE Mark Sheet and Admit Card Roll No : 6124907 School : G D GOEKA PUBLIC SCHOOL, SILIGURI 2. Class 12 CBSE Mark Sheet and Admit Card Roll No : 3641102 School : HOLLOTOLI SCHOOL, PADAMPUKHURI DIMAPUR Name : Tinovi Swu F/Name : Tito Swu Contact : 7005732605

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS): The Centre plans to attract global manufacturing giants such as Tesla and over 300 others like it by simplifying and incentivising their entry into India.

The proposal which is still under final phase of planning and streamlining is meant to spur investment growth in India, especially in the area of manufacturing to create jobs, sources told IANS. Both the central and state governments have discussed the plan with other stakeholders.

these companies informing them about the benefits and incentives of setting up manufacturing units here in different states.

The outreach will provide information about the various industrial promotion schemes run by different state governments.

“The idea is to spur industrial job creating investment,” a source said.

Sources said these steps are intended to give a push to Make in India and manufacturing of hi-tech products like electric vehicles, ion-lithium batteries and electronic hardware among others.

In the recent past, India was not able to capitalise on the geo-political tensions between the US and China.

Besides, the country’s improved global ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ index of the World Bank to 63rd position was also widely mentioned to be an attractive point for these companies.

DIMAPUR, NOV 20 (NPN): All Nagaland Government College Teachers Association (ANGCTA) Wednesday announced joining a nationwide protest call given by the All India Federation of College and University Teachers Organisation (AIFUCTO) against the Draft National Education Policy (NEP) on November 22, 2019.

In a press release, ANGCTA president Lily Angami and general secretary Dr. Kekhriseno Christina said that the draft NEP would bring about disastrous consequences in the education system of the country if implemented.

As regards, ANGCTA, as a unit of AIFUCTO, would participate in the protest against the Draft NEP in the form of a pen down strike on November 22, 2019.

ANGCTA has also urged the private colleges as well as the student organisations to join and support the movement of ‘Save Education, Save Nation’.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

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business/state ANGCTA to join SpiceJet signs MoU with nationwide protest Gulf Air to expand reach

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Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria

Damaged building targeted by Israeli missile strikes is seen in the Qudsaya suburb.

Jerusalem, Nov 20 (IANS): Responding to the rockets fired by an Iranian unit, Israel on Wednesday attacked “dozens” of sites belonging to the Iranian Quds Forces and the Syrian army in “wide-scale” air strikes near Damascus and in southwest Syria, the Israeli military said.

The military issued a statement, saying the predawn strikes targeted sites near its disputed border with Israel, Xinhua reported.

The targets included surface-to-air missiles, headquarters, weapons warehouses, and military bases, and several Syrian aerial defence batteries were destroyed in the air strikes, according to the military.

The Syrian army said in a statement that the Israeli fighter jets arrived from the Golan Heights and the Leb-

Will visit India to strengthen ties: Sri Lankan prez

Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Colombo, Nov 20 (IANS): New Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday that he will be visiting India on his maiden overseas visit next week, to strengthen the relationship and discuss regional security, peace and economic development.

Tweeting photos of his meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who paid an unannounced visit to Colombo on Tuesday and met the new President, Rajapaksa said: “I was pleased to welcome @DrSJaishankar as envoy of Indian Premier Shri @NarendraModi Aand was honored to accept his invitation to visit India as my first overseas visit and to strengthen the relationship and discuss key aspects of regional security, peace and economic development.” Jaishankar left on a two-day unannounced visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday and met the new president, as part of India’s effort to strengthen ties with the new government.

After his meeting with Rajapaksa, the EAM tweeted: “A warm meeting with Sri Lanka President @ GotabayaR. Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s message of a partnership for shared peace, progress, prosperity & security. Confident that under his leadership, #IndiaSriLanka relations would reach greater heights.”

H e a l s o t we e t e d : “President @GotabayaR has accepted PM @narendramodi’s invitation to visit India on 29th November.”

India is keen to maintain good relations with the Rajapaksa government, which is viewed as Beijing friendly. India lost no time in its outreach by sending Jaishankar to the island nation.

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“Our air defences were able to intercept the hostile missiles, destroying most of them before reaching their targets,” read the statement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes were a retaliation for four rockets that had been launched from Syria toward Israel on Tuesday. Israel’s aerial defence systems intercepted the rockets.

Israel believed an Iranbacked Shiite militia was behind the rocket fire.

The Israeli army said in a statement that it “holds the Syrian regime responsible for actions taken in its territory and warns it from operating or allowing hostilities against Israel,” adding that further rockets will be answered with “a severe response.”

“The IDF (Israel De-

fense Forces) will continue operating firmly and resolutely against the Iranian entrenchment in Syria,” the statement read, adding that the military is prepared for “various scenarios.”

Israeli Defence Minister Naftali Bennett said that the air strikes sent a message to Iran that “the rules have changed: Whoever shoots at Israel during the day does not sleep at night”.

The strikes further highlight an ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran in Syria. Clashes between the two enemies have escalated over the past months. Israel accuses Iran of entrenching itself near the Israeli border.

Israel has carried out “hundreds” of air strikes in Syria, against Iranian targets and convoys transporting weapons to Hezbollah, an Iranbacked Lebanese militia.

international

9 150 Indians in Johnson, Corbyn clash over China slams United US deported for States over Hong Kong bill flouting Brexit in first TV debate visa norms

Beijing, Nov 20 (IANS): China on Wednesday condemned the passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 in the US Senate.

The US Senate passed the legislation on Tuesday despite strong opposition from the Chinese government, Xinhua reported.

“The move grossly interfered in Hong Kong affairs and China’s internal affairs, seriously violated international laws and the basic norms governing international relations and blatantly bolstered the opposition and radical violent criminals in Hong Kong, which once again laid bare in front of the whole world the overbearing nature of some US politicians and their evil attempt to contain China’s development,” said Yang Guang, Spokesperson, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China’s State Council. Yang said that the continuous violent activities in Hong Kong have seriously trampled the rule of law and social order, disturbed Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability, challenged the bottom line of the “one country, two systems” principle.

He added that some of the violent behaviours were inhumane and appalling.

“Facts have proved that the biggest risk facing Hong Kong now is rampant violence, not the so-called issue of democracy and human rights,” Yang said, adding that the behaviours

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of some US politicians have completely confused right and wrong and confounded black and white, and are double standards with total disregard to principles.

Yang underscored the Chinese government’s unswerving determination to protect national sovereignty, security and development interests, implement the “one country, two systems” policy and oppose any external force in interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs.

“Nothing can stop the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” he said, noting that Hong Kong will maintain long-term prosperity and stability with the strong support of the motherland and the law-based rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents will be fully protected.

“We advise some US politicians to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, and abandon those foolish moves that benefit nobody but instead hurt themselves,” he said.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn

L o n d o n, N ov 2 0 (IANS): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn locked horns over several issues including Brexit in their first TV election debate.

Johnson on Tuesday promised to “end this national misery” and slammed Labour for offering “only division and deadlock”, BBC reported.

Whereas, Corbyn said Labour would “get Brexit sorted by giving you, the people, the final say”.

The first half of the debate was dominated by questions on Brexit.

Johnson wants to win

a majority in December 12 general election so that he can get the Brexit deal, agreed with the EU, into law and take the UK out of the bloc on January 31 and begin talks with Brussels on a permanent trading relationship. Corbyn says he would tear up Johnson’s agreement and negotiate a new deal with the EU, with a customs union and a closer relationship with the single market, which he would then put to a public vote.

During the debate, the two leaders also talked about major election issues such as the NHS, the future of Scotland and the Royal Family.

5th Death Anniversary of Lt. T.C.Vese

1st Death Anniversary

of REV. THINOKOLIE PESEYIE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Lt. Khrielievi-ü Christina Died on 15/11/19 We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Khrielievi-ü Christina, wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us through your physical, material, financial and prayer support during the brief illness and sad demise of our loving Mother.

Your support has been a source of solace and blessing during this moment of grief. We convey our special thanks to ACWA, ACYA, D. Block Panchayat, Neighbours, booster club, all individuals and well wishers. We also share our deepest regret for our inability to express our sincere thanks to everyone but pray that the Almighty God shower His abundant blessings upon each and every individual, churches, and organisations. Your kind deeds will always be remembered with gratitude.

– Loving children, grandchildren and family members.

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS): Around 150 Indians deported from the US for allegedly flouting visa norms, landed in Delhi airport on Wednesday morning. The special aircraft carrying the Indians, many from Punjab, landed at Terminal 3 in the morning. The aircraft came via Bangladesh.

The Indians were deported for allegedly flouting visa norms or for illegally entering the US. The deportation comes after over 300 Indians were deported from Mexico on October 18 for trying to enter the US illegally.

The deportation of the 311 Indians, including one woman, was the first case of flying back such a huge number of illegal migrants from Mexico.

According to data, over 7,000 Indians are facing deportation proceedings in courts in the US. As many as 9,000 Indians and other South Asians tried to enter the US last year via the USMexico border, seeking asylum.

According to a North American Punjabi Association report of last November, 2,400 Indians were languishing in US jails for illegally crossing the border.

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Rev. Thinokolie Peseyie, an unknown man to Sikkim, made the unknown land as his own home and its people as his own people through the Gospel of Christ. He felt so hard to leave them.

Finally he departed from them and us on 21st November, 2018 to be with his Master for good.

An endless story of yours, full of hope and grace, is always alive in our hearts.

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Loving Wife, Children & Relatives

Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 It has been five years since God had taken you at His chosen time. You are fondly remembered every passing day with an unfading faith to meet again at Jesus’ feet.

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2nd Death Anniversary of Lt. Kiyelho Phucho (01/03/1935 - 21/11/2017)

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved and still missed.

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Akumla Imsong crowned Miss Mokokchung 2019

Miss Mokokchung 2019, Akumla Imsong (centre) flanked by 1st runner-up, Arpana Lama (right) and 2nd runner-up, Imnanaro Pongen (left). (NP)

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19 year old 2nd semester student of Fazl Ali College Mokokchung, Akumla Imsong was crowned Miss Mokokchung 2019 during the grand finale of the Miss Mokokchung beauty pageant 2019 held on November 19 in Mokokchung.

Altogether, 13 contestants vied for the coveted title; wherein Akumla Imsong’s clever answer to the question about beauty

without brains won the hearts of the judges and went on to win the crown.

The first runner-up was bagged by Arpana Lama and second runner-up by Imnanaro Pongen.

Miss Mokokchung 2019 was organized by the Forerunners under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Art & Culture Council (MDACC). Besides the three winners, there were altogether seven sub-titles

that included: Miss Vivacious by Imkumnaro; Miss Beautiful Skin and Queen of Hearts (Instagram Voting) by Arenienla; Miss Ramp Walk by Apokla Pongen; Miss Perfect 10 by Akumla Imsong; Miss Personality by Arpana Lama; and Miss Talented by Imkumnaro and Imolemla.

Earlier in the prog ramme, Minister for Higher Education and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs Temjen Imna Along graced the function as the special guest.

Delivering a brief speech, he urged upon the youth to be consistent and persistent in all their works.

He further encouraged the youngsters to take up challenges and face them straight ahead by rectifying plunders and mistakes and to focus towards achieving their goals. He also acknowledges the efforts of the organizers for organizing the beauty pageant in such a grandiose manner.

He further called upon the people of Mokokchung to be the forerunners.

Saif-Tabu’s ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ to release on February 7 now

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aw a a n i Ja a n e man”, starring Saif Ali Khan and Tabu, has been postponed.

The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on November 29, will now hit the screens on February 7 next year.

The romantic comedy will mark the debut of Alaia F., daughter of Pooja Bedi, and is directed by Nitin Kakkar of “Filmistaan” fame.

“It’s rightly said, age is just a number... ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ in cinemas on February 7,2020,” tweeted the film’s co-producer Jackky Bhagnani on Wednesday.

In the film, Saif plays a 40 year-old father and Alaia is his teenage daughter, while Tabu portrays an important pivotal character.

A major part of the film was filmed in London earlier this year.

(IANS)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

2nd December Fest in Dimapur from Dec 16

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ith the objective “festivity” and “opportunity”, second edition of “The December fest” an event organized by The Better Dimapur team in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD), Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF), GB Union Dimapur (GBUD), Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) and Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) will be held on December 16 and 17 at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.

Informing about the fest in a press conference Wednesday, DMC Administrator, Albert Ezung said that last year the Fest was organized for two days, but this year it has been decided to hold for two days where various events would be held.

He said the basic idea was to involve participation of all colonies within DMC jurisdiction and give them a platform to participate in various competitions. He informed that the event will showcase local talents and competitions in various categories.

Organizing team members along with the Dimapur Municipal Council administrator Albert Ezung. (NP)

Organizers also informed that there will be competitions in various categories for both men and women, which includes Tug of War and Santa Claus competition; Bamboo Stilt race and Pole climbing for men; Penalty Shoot-out for women.

In the open category, there would be Art competition, photography competition and penalty shoot-out competition.

Stalls would be set up at the venue which would offer a myriad of “never before seen” ethnic costumes, magnificent jewellery etc,

besides mouth-watering cuisine from indigenous Naga dish to continental which would enhance the experience of the visitors.

Stated to be one of the big events for the city before Christmas, the twoday event would be marked with extravaganzas and competitions and opened to all citizens under Dimapur Municipal Council jurisdiction.

For par ticipation one can contact (9167538907).

The idea of December Fest is to bring different communities and denizens

of Dimapur in one arena and bring out friendship for a healthy relationship and a better Dimapur. Therefore, the fest and organizers also look forward to more participation and better celebration considering the positive feedback and enthusiasm shown by all the participants, onlookers and visitors for the event.

The focus of the event will be competitions among colonies with attractive prizes and an array of cuisine which will be made available at the various food stalls.

(Staff Reporter)

Indus Creed to perform at Hornbill Music Fest 2019 Aaron Carter ordered to surrender guns

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umbai-based rock band Indus Creed will be performing during Hornbill Music Festival 2019 at Agri Expo, 4th Mile, Dimapur on December 8.The event will be managed by Livenow event under the aegis of Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA).

The other bands to perform on that day includes; The Mysterious, Tune Up Channel, Sangeeta Bhattacharya and Swarathma.

India’s front-running band for over 25 years, Indus Creed is considered the pioneers of rock music in the country. They blazed trails across India well before the advent of satellite TV into the country’s airwaves, setting the stage for today’s fertile indie scene. Their path breaking albums are still considered seminal works.

The multi-award-winning band first put India on the international rock map from the late 1980s to the late 1990s.

A few of their achievements include: Touring extensively through India, the UK and the Middle

East, playing at Peter Gabriel’s WOMAD festival in Reading, UK, performing with Bon Jovi to over 40,000 people in Bombay, playing on stage with Guns ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash for MTV India’s launch, being the first Indian band to feature on MTV, winning numerous video music awards including the Asia-wide MTV Viewers’ Choice, Award for their

song “Pretty Child,” being named Best Indian Band by Channel V, being awarded VH1 India’s first ever Hall of Fame Award, being inducted into the Indian Recording Arts Academy Hall of Fame.

The band’s debut album Rock ‘n’ Roll Renegade (CBS) was the largest selling rock album in the country. Their second album, The Second Coming,

spawned their hit “Pretty Child”. The third album, titled Indus Creed, was recorded in Los Angeles in 1994 and released worldwide by BMG-Crescendo.

Their video “Trapped” was nominated by Channel V for a Billboard Viewers’ Choice Award and by MTV for its Asian Viewer’s Choice Award.

Their fifth video, “Sleep”, was nominated

for MTV’s Indian Viewers Choice in 1996. In 1998, Indus Creed was named Best Indian Band by Channel V. In 1994, MTV produced a Rockumentary on Indus Creed, the first they had created on a nonWestern act.

When Indus Creed regrouped in 2010, after a 13-year hiatus, they went on to carve new trails yet again, headlining festivals across the country and winning a bunch of awards, including: Best Band at the Jack Daniel’s Rock Awards in 2012, Best Rock Artist at the Radio City Freedom Awards in 2013, Vh1 India’s first ever Hall of Fame award in 2014.

In 2012, Indus Creed opened for legendary rock band Santana in Bangalore, India.

That same year, they released their fourth album, Evolve, which was mixed

by Grammy nominated mixing engineer Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, U2, Mark Knopfler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tears for Fears, Porcupine Tree) and released by Universal Music India.

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apper Aaron Carter was ordered to surrender his guns during a hearing for a restraining order.

The former child singer appeared in court on Tuesday after his sister Angel Conrad filed a restraining order against the “I Want Candy” singer in September, reports aceshowbiz.com.

During the court hearing, a judge issued an order prohibiting Aaron from having any contact with her or her family for a year. He’s also ordered to stay away from The Grove shopping centre here where Angel’s husband works. The judge additionally ruled that he is too dangerous to possess guns and told him to surrender his firearms. According to tmz.com, the 31-year-old was enraged by the judge’s orderand had meltdown.

He screamed at the judge, saying that he would just go out of state and buy more firearms. He even threatened to get up and leave the courtroom, but the judge ordered him to sit down.

Following the ruling, Aaron took to Instagram to express his disappointment over the judge’s decisions.

“I am devastated by what happened in court

today,” he wrote.

Calling out his twin sister as well as his brother Nick Carter, he claimed: “My sister lied over and over in an effort take away my 2nd amendment rights and she did it on behalf of my brother to silence me from talking about how he raped and sexually assaulted multiple women.”

He added: “I will abide by the judge’s order, but I will not stop speaking on behalf of victims such as Melissa Schuman. I am saddened by my family and what they have done to me.

Your lies have broken my heart.”

Angel filed a protective restraining order against Aaron after he allegedly “threatened the lives” of her, her husband Corey

Conrad and their 8-monthold daughter Harper during a phone call on September 5. Aaron allegedly told her: “I have people that would come and harm you.”

Earlier that month, Nick slapped his younger brother with the same restraining order, claiming Aaron had told his sister he harboured “thoughts of killing babies” during a FaceTime chat.

The Backstreet Boys star also said he feared for his pregnant wife and unborn child. Days prior to the court hearing, Aaron was hospitalised in Florida for exhaustion and weight loss.

His mother Jane took him to the hospital on November 14 after he turned up at her house looking alarmingly skinny.

(IANS)

Photos show evidence of life on Mars, claims scientist

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s scientists scramble to determine whether there is life on Mars, a researcher from Ohio University in US believes that there is evidence of insect-like creatures on the red planet.

Courtesy photographs from various Mars rovers, Professor Emeritus William Romoser’s research found numerous examples of insect-like forms, structured similarly to bees, as well as reptile-like forms, both as fossils and living creatures.

“There has been and still is life on Mars,” Romoser said, noting that the images appear to show both fossilised and living creatures.

“There is apparent diversity among the Martian insect-like fauna which display many features similar to Terran insects that are interpreted as advanced groups - for example, the presence of wings, wing flexion, agile gliding/flight, and variously structured leg elements,” Romoser added.

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and six legs are traditionally sufficient to establish identification as ‘insect’ on Earth.

These characteristics should likewise be valid to identify an organism on Mars as insect-like. On these bases, arthropodan, insect-like forms can be seen in the Mars rover photos.”

(IANS) for indicators of organic activity, there are a number of photos which clearly depict the insect- and reptile-like forms.

Numerous photos show images where arthropod body segments, along with legs, antennae and wings, can be picked out from the surrounding area, and one even appears to show one of the insects in a steep dive before pulling up just before hitting the ground.

Individual images were carefully studied while varying photographic parameters such as brightness, contrast, saturation, inversion, and so on. No content was added, or removed.

Criteria used in Romoser’s research included: Dramatic departure from the surroundings, clarity of

form, body symmetry, segmentation of body parts, repeating form, skeletal remains, and observation of forms in close proximity to one another.

Particular postures, evidence of motion, flight, apparent interaction as suggested by relative positions, and shiny eyes were taken to be consistent with the presence of living forms.

“Once a clear image of a given form was identified and described, it was useful in facilitating recognition of other less clear, but none-the-less valid, images of the same basic form,” Romoser said. “ An exoskeleton and jointed appendages are sufficient to establish identification as an arthropod.

Three body regions, a single pair of antennae,

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Euro Qualifiers: Germany crush N Ireland 6-1 I’ll stop when my body tells me to: Federer

Gnabry drills home his second of the evening past goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell. in from 20 metres to crown his own fine performance.

Germany, who also hit the woodwork, looked sharp despite a number of absentees, with the players combining well and offering fans in Frankfurt a good display.

Belgium thrash Cyprus

Christian Benteke and Kevin De Bruyne scored two goals each as Belgium thrashed Cyprus 6-1 in their Euro 2020 Group I qualifier at the King Baudouin Stadium on Tuesday.

Belgium finish top of their pool with a perfect 10 wins from 10 games, scoring 40 goals in the process, as Yannick Carrasco and an own goal from Kypros Christoforou completed the rout of Cyprus.

The visitors had silenced their hosts with an early strike as Nicholas Ioannou drilled the ball into the corner of the net, but the Belgium supporters were soon back on their feet after an exhibition from their side after that.

Carrasco’s excellent

pass provided the opportunity for Benteke to level the score, before Cyprus goalkeeper Michael Neofytos somehow allowed De Bruyne’s weak shot to squirm past him.

Carrasco was the provider again as he teed-up De Bruyne to complete a brace, before the former grabbed the goal his performance deserved a minute before the break after burying his shot from Eden Hazard’s pass. There was little let-up in the second period as Belgium con-

Wales reached their second straight European Championship finals after a goal in each half by midfielder Aaron Ramsey gave them a 2-0 home win over Hungary in their decisive Group E qualifier on Tuesday.

T h e We l s h , w h o reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

Having previously gone 58 years without reaching a major tournament after the 1958 World Cup, there were joyous scenes at the Cardiff City Stadium as Wales produced a dominant display to wrap up qualification.

The outcome was a triumph for manager Ryan Giggs, who never kicked a ball at a World Cup or European Championship as a player but can now revel in guiding his country to Euro 2020 after taking over from Chris Coleman in January A volleyball match in progress at the 9th Sports Meet of Doulos Theological 2018.

College, Dimapur on November 19.

Wijnaldum and Jong make LeBron James sets NBA triple-double record powerful stand against racism

Wijnaldum highlighted the difference in skin tone between himself and Frenkie de Jong.

L o nd o n , N o v 2 0 (Agencies): Holland midfielder Gini Wijnaldum backed up his powerful words on racism in football this week, by leading by example for his national team and making a visual statement. Wijnaldum captained Holland in the absence of Virgil van Dijk and was a key architect in an emphatic

5-0 victory over Estonia, scoring an international hat-trick and helping the Oranje conclude their Euro 2020 group stage in style, Dailymail reported.

But it was Wijnaldum’s off-the-ball actions which stood out as most prominent, with the 29-year-old making a specific gesture of highlighting and celebrat-

Brazil beat South Korea 3-0 in friendly

ing diversity in football, just days after sickening racist abuse of striker Ahmad Mendes Moreira in the Dutch second tier.

After opening the scoring on six minutes, Wijnaldum headed over to the touchline along with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, before placing his forearm next to that of his teammate. As the cameras zoned in Wijnaldum pointed to the two differing skin tones, emphasising the game of football as a game for every race. Earlier in the week, Wijnaldum had been joined by national manager Ronald Koeman in speaking on the recent abuse of Moreira in a match between FC Den Bosch and Excelsior, which saw play temporarily suspended. ‘It came very hard personally, I never expected this to happen in the Netherlands,’ Wijnaldum had said of the incident. ‘I was very shocked.’

L o nd o n, N ov 2 0 (Agencies): LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score a triple-double against every team in the league as his LA Lakers side beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-107.

According to BBC, James registered 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the win, for his 86th career triple-double.

“I really don’t know what to think about it to be honest,” said 34-year-old James.

“But it’s a pretty cool stat and I’m glad it happened.”

The victory kept the Lakers top of the Western Conference with 12 wins and two losses.

“My team-mates have made shots for me throughout my career; coaches have put me in a position to be successful,” added James.

“Hopefully in all those triple-doubles I’ve got a winning record because

James scored his fifth triple-double of the season in the win over Oklahoma City Thunder. that’s what’s most impor- defeats with a 114-95 win record of three wins and tant.” over the Memphis Griz- 12 losses this season and Russell Westbrook, zlies. they remain bottom of the of the Houston Rockets, It left them with a Western Conference. is close behind James with triple-doubles against 29 of OFFICE OF THE the league’s 30 teams.

Meanwhile, an injuryhit Golden State Warriors, HQ: CHOZUBA DIST. PHEK, NAGALAND beaten to the NBA title by Toronto Raptors last seaRE-CLARIFICATION son, ended a run of seven We the Nyekhatsomi Welfare Union, Chozuba, would like to re-

NYEKHATSOMI WELFARE UNION

NOTICE This notice is served for the information of all concerned that a general assembly (SENSO MONGDANG) of AOYIMKIM VILLAGE will be convened on 26th November 2019 at 10 AM at Panchayat Hall. All important and pertinent issues will be deliberated to enable the village to move forward constructively and positively.

It is therefore incumbent upon every 'SENSO' Member to attend the meeting without fail, especially those having residence and landed property. Anybody found absent without valid reason will be taken to task as per the established Rules/Regulations of the village.

(Tali Longchar) (Along Imti) President Secretary AoSM AoSM DP-8527

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (AFP): Brazil ended a run of five games without a win by easing to a 3-0 victory over South Korea in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with Philippe Coutinho scoring the pick of the goals.

Coutinho, currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Barcelona, curled a free-kick from 22 yards high into the net to put Brazil 2-0 up after 35 minutes. Before that he had played a part in the opener, producing some delightful footwork to pick out Renan Lodi, whose cross from the left was headed in from close range by AC Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta.

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low delivery picking out Danilo to score with a firsttime drive from just outside the area. It is a first victory in six friendly outings for the Selecao since their triumph at the Copa America on home soil in July. All of those matches have been played on neutral ground, with this match coming after a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina in Saudi Arabia last Friday.

Five days after a 0-0 draw in Lebanon in a 2022 World Cup qualifier, South Korea were outclassed here, despite the presence of Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min in their line-up.

Once again Neymar was absent for Brazil, with the world’s most expensive player having stayed behind at Paris Saint-Germain to

work on his fitness after suffering an injury playing for his country in a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in Singapore a month ago.

Perhaps his absence helped explain why the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium was barely half full for the game. Coach Tite made five changes to his starting line-up following the Argentina defeat, with Lodi and Coutinho coming into the side along with PSG centre-back Marquinhos, Liverpool midfielder Fabinho and Everton forward Richarlison.

Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz was handed his debut as a late substitute in what is a reassuring victory for Brazil before they start South American World Cup qualifying next March.

LOTHA HOHO ISSUES NOTICE TO DISBAND SELF-STYLED ORGANISATION

In reaffirmation of the unanimous condemnation by the Lotha General public, in its Meeting on the 30th October 2019, at Wokha, for the self-styled so called Lotha Public Organisation, and therefore since the Lotha general public cannot allow the self created LPO, to represent the Lotha people; the Lotha Hoho Executive Council, in a meeting on the 19th November 2019, at Wokha, directed the self-styled organisation i.e. LPO, headed by Mr. Sulanthung Humtsoe, and Mr. Zaremo Kikon, to disband the organisation immediately. The Lotha Hoho further clarify to all concerned that it is illegal for the self-styled LPO to speak on behalf the Lotha tribe in any way; and in particular the letter written to the Nagaland Governor, dated 17.9.2019, asking for exclusion of the Lotha tribe from the Negotiation process on Naga Political Settlement. Therefore all activities of the self created LPO, including issuing Press statements are treated as null and void.

The self-styled LPO is therefore hereby issued this Notice to disband its organisation immediately, within 15 (fifteen) days i.e. latest by the 5th December 2019, so as to avoid any further misrepresentation of the Lotha fraternity. If the self created organisation is not disbanded within the stipulated time frame; the Lotha Hoho will take its own course of action and Mr. Sulanthung Humtsoe and Mr. Zaremo Kikon will be solely responsible.

(ER. MHONDAMO OVUNG) (S. ABEN NGULLIE) Chairman General Secretary Lotha Hoho, Wokha, Nagaland

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Philippe Coutinho scored direct from a free-kick in Abu Dhabi.

clarify the statement made by the Nyekhatsomi Youth Organisation, Chozuba Village, through social media on 14th Nov. 2019.

1. That the Nyekhatsomi clan had resolved the matter related to Nyekhatsomi Khel Building, Chozuba Town and conveyed it to the concerned authority. And therefore, the Nyekhatsomi Clan had no such objection whatsoever.

2. That the Chairman, Nyekhatsomi Youth Organisation, Chozuba Village had fully supported and stands by the Nyekhatsomi Clan.

Therefore, that clarification published on 14th Nov. 2019, using his name was done without his knowledge or consent.

(Raveyi) (Vatsoyi Nyekha) Chairman GB Nyekhatsomi Welfare Union Nyekhatsomi Welfare Union

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L o nd o n, N ov 2 0 (Agencies): Sixteenyear-old pace bowler Naseem Shah will make his Pakistan debut in the opening Test against Australia in Brisbane this week.

Naseem, who has played only seven firstclass matches, has taken 27 wickets at an average of 16.66.

“This is going to be a really tough series and I need to showcase my skills - but I am not feeling any pressure,” Naseem told BBC Urdu.

The two-Test series starts at 00:00 GMT on Thursday at the Gabba.

N a s e e m ’s m o t h e r died during Pakistan’s tour game against Australia A this month. He missed the second day of the three-day match but bowled brilliantly to take 1-21 in the second innings, including removing Test opener Marcus Harris.

Wales qualifies

“(It’s been) ten years and here I am. I’m exactly where I wanted to be at this age.

“It is a lot of work stay.

I expected to play until 3536 and here I am, in a new dimension,” he added.

Federer has won a record 20 men’s singles Grand Slam titles and now is only one ahead of the 33year-old Rafael Nadal.

The 38-year-old also has an exhibition match against Nadal scheduled for February 2020 in South Africa.

OFFICE OF THE

KOHIMA ODYUO EKHUNG KOHIMA : NAGALAND FELICITATION

The Kohima Odyuo Ekhung with immense pride and honor extends our heartiest congratulations to :1. Miss Mhayani Odyuo, D/o Mr. R. Zayao Odyuo, Lecturer of Mathematic under Technical Education.

2. Miss Abeno Odyuo, D/o Mr. R. Zayao Odyuo, Lecturer of Computer Science under Technical Education.

3. Mr. Mhonjan N. Odyuo, S/o Mr. K. Nzibemo Odyuo, Assistant Professor of History - under Technical Education.

May the Almighty God continue to bless them in their further endeavors.

Dr. Relanthung Odyuo N. Mhonthung Odyuo Chairman, KOE Secretary, KOE

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tinued to dominate, with Christoforou putting the ball into his own net and Benteke adding the sixth.

OFFICE OF THE

V.K. RANGE STUDENTS' UNION H.Q. V.K. Town, Dist. Zunheboto : Nagaland

FELICITATION

The VKRSU with immense pride and honour express our heartiest congratulations to the following : 1. Shri. Kaino H. Sema, S/o Hetoshe Chishi of Phishumi for being promoted to the rank of Dty. Commandant 11 IR. 2. Shri. Hito Swu, S/o Mr. Kughato Swu of Ajiqhami for being appointed as Assistant Professor (shooting) at the National Sports University, Imphal.

3. Shri. Kitska Kits, S/o Xutoi Achumi for being promoted to the post of Inspector, DEF Mokokchung.

4. Shri. Toino K Wokhami, S/o Kiyekhu Wokhami for securing the post of LDA under Education Department.

The Union further wishes them success in their future endeavours.

(ABITO K SUMI) President VKRSU

(HOTOKA G LABO) Gen. Secretary VKRSU

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New Delhi, Nov 20 (Agencies): Serge Gnabry scored a hat-trick as already-qualified Germany came from a goal down to crush Northern Ireland 6-1 in their final Euro 2020 qualifier to finish top of Group C on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, it was a successful end to a difficult year for Germany, seeking to overhaul the team after last year’s shock World Cup first-round exit and Nations League relegation.

They qualified, having won seven of their eight qualifiers and losing once to the Netherlands.

With qualification already sealed after Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Belarus, Germany showed no nerves and quickly cancelled out Michael Smith’s shock eighth-minute opener for the visitors with Gnabry’s fine turn and shot in the 19th.

Leon Goretzka’s 43rd minute goal put Germany ahead before Gnabry then drilled in their third straight after the restart.

The 24-year-old winger completed his hat-trick on the hour to take his tally to 13 goals in 13 internationals. Goretzka then fired

Buenos Aires, Nov 20 (IANS): Swiss legend Roger Federer has reiterated that he has no plans of calling time on his career anytime soon. Federer and Germany’s Alexander Zverev will face off in five different countries over seven days in a part of the world where there are few ATP tournaments played.

“My retirement is Roger Federer going to depend on my health,” express.co.uk quot“At this moment I see ed Federer as saying at a no reason to stop. I think in press conference held at a 2009 I questioned it for the hotel in on Monday. first time.

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Davis Cup Finals: Murray, Nadal win

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Puliebadze enters Classic Cup final

Daniel Evans will face Robin Haase in the second singles match.

In the revamped Davis Cup format, teams play two singles and a doubles match, with the group winners advancing to the knockout stage along with the two best second-place finishers in the six groups.

The Netherlands lost to Kazakhstan 2-1 in on Tuesday.

Nadal defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), while Granollers and Lo-

pez defeated recent Paris Masters runners-up Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 6-4, 7-6(5).

Meanwhile, Canada became the first team to enter the quarter-finals after defeating USA 2-1 on Tuesday evening.

The Canadians beat Italy on Monday in Group F and thanks to singles wins from Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov, downed the USA. Pospisil defeated Reilly Opelka 7-6 (5), 7-6 (7) while Shapovalov beat Taylor Fritz 7-6 (6), 6-3 to help Canada cement their place in last eight.

In Group A, the doubles pair of PierreHugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut clinched a 2-1 win for France 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-5 against Japan’s Ben M c L a c h l a n / Ya s u t a k a Uchiyama.

France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Yasutaka Uchiyama 6-2, 6-1 and Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka beat Gael Monfils 7-5, 6-2 to setup the deciding doubles match.

In Group D, Australia beat Colombia after Nick Kyrgios and Alex de Minaur both won in straight sets. Kyrgios beat Alejandro Gonzalez 6-4, 6-4 and De Minaur swept Daniel Elahi Galan 6-4, 6-3.

Argentina thrashed Chile 3-0 behind a 6-4, 6-3 Guido Pella win against Nicolas Jarry, a 6-2, 6-2 Diego Schwartzman victory against Cristian Garin and a 6-3, 7-5 doubles victory for Maximo Gonzalez/ Leonardo Mayer versus Nicolas Jarry/Hans Podlipnik-Castillo.

In Group E, Alexander Bublik/Mikhail Kukushkin provided Kazakhstan with a 2-1 win against the Netherlands with a 6-4, 7-6(2) victory against Robin Haase/Jean-Julien Rojer. Earlier in singles, Haase had defeated Bublik 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(5) and Kukushkin beat Botic Van de Zandschulp 6-2, 6-2.

In another match, Novak Djokovic cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 win over 73rdranked Yoshihito Nishioka, giving Serbia a 2-0 victory over Japan in Group A. It was the 13th straight Davis Cup singles victory for Djokovic, who broke Nishioka’s ser ve three times in the first set and twice in the second at the Caja Mágica.

Filip Krajinovic had defeated Yuichi Sugita 6-2, 6-4 in the first match.

Japan, which lost to top-ranked France 2-1 on Tuesday, has no chance of advancing to the knockout stage.

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kanth defeated Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Ki Vincent 21-18 21-17 in match that lasted 37 minutes.

The former world no.1 Srikanth now enjoys a dominant 11-3 head-tohead record over the Hong Kong shuttler. He will face Kanta Tsuneyama of Japan in the second round.

Sameer Verma also reached the second round after his opponent Japan’s Kazumasa Sakai retired midway with the score reading 11-8 in favour of the Indian.

However, it was end of the road for Sourabh Verma, who went down after winning the first game to local favourite Kim Donghun 21-13 12-21 13-21.

Sameer will take on Donghun in the second round.

M u m b ai , N o v 2 0 (IANS): Team India skipper Virat Kohli has been named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India’s Person of the Year for 2019. Kohli’s efforts to improve conditions for animals include sending a letter on PETA India’s behalf to officials calling for the release of Malti, an elephant used for rides at Amer Fort, who was reportedly violently beaten by eight men; helping PETA India call for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, to be updated in order to deter acts of violence towards animals through stronger penalties for animal abusers; and more.“Kohli is a fierce animal rights proponent who never hesitates to run out cruelty to animals,” said PETA India Director of Celebrity and Public Relations Sachin Bangera.

Andy Murray M A D R I D, N ov 2 0 ( Ag e n c i e s / I A N S ) : Andy Murray made a successful return to the Davis Cup on Wednesday, rallying to beat the 179thranked Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5).

While world no.1 Rafael Nadal helped Spain pull even against Russia at the Davis Cup Finals before countrymen Marcel Granollers and Feliciano Lopez teamed up to clinch the Group B round-robin win in the decisive doubles

Rafael Nadal match.

Murray trailed 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker, but came back both times to give Britain a 1-0 lead over the Netherlands in Group E of the Davis Cup Finals.

Murray had not played in the Davis Cup since 2016, when Britain lost to Argentina in the semifinals.

In October, the three-time Grand Slam champion won his first title since undergoing hip surgery in January.

Kidambi Srikanth Gwangju, Nov 20 (PTI): India made a promising start at the Korea Masters with shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and

Sameer Verma advancing to the second round of the men’s singles competition here on Wednesday.

The sixth seed Sri-

KOL K ATA , N ov 2 0 (Agencies): India have traditionally been reluctant to embrace innovation in cricket but on Friday, after much heel-dragging, they will finally experience a day-night test when they face neighbours Bangladesh in Kolkata.

According to Reuters, the he game’s most influential nation were the last major team to jump on the Twenty20 bandwagon and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doggedly resisted the Decision Review System before accepting it almost reluctantly.

They have been immune to the charms of daynight tests and turned down an offer to play one last year in Adelaide, where Australia had hosted New Zealand in the first ever pink-ball test in 2015.

However, former captain Sourav Ganguly, who

India’s WC chances virtually over with 0-1 loss to Oman

Muscat (Oman), Nov 20 (IANS): India slipped to their second defeat in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday with a 0-1 loss against Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex here.

The loss kept India in the fourth place in Group E with three points and virtually ended their chances of making it past the second round of the qualifiers.

The hosts were awarded an early penalty which striker Mohsin Al Ghassani shot wide. However, he went on to score what turned out to be the winning goal in the 33rd minute. Replays indicated that Al Ghassani may have been marginally offside.

However, there was little to show for India to argue that the decision affected their chances of winning the game. The few chances they made at the opposition goal hardly posed any threat to goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi.

India had to make two substitutions in the first half. Vinit Rai came on for the yellow carded Pranoy Halder in the 26th minute, while centre back Adil Khan had to be taken off due to an injury and Anas Edathodika took his place soon after India

India captain Sunil Chhetri shadows an Oman player during their World Cup qualifier in Muscat on November 19. conceded. India had more possession in the second half, but hardly got any real chance on goal. Instead, it was Oman who arguably came closest to scoring when India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had to make a full stretch dive to save a venomously struck free-kick by Mohsin Al Khaldi.

This was the last World Cup qualifier to be played this year. India’s next matches in 2020 are at home against Qatar (March 26), away to Bangladesh (June 4) and at home against Afghanistan (June 9).

While their chances

to go further in the qualifiers are all but over, India are still very much in the hunt for a berth in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers.

Want India to “play without fear”: Stimac

India national football team’s head coach Igor Stimac, after the narrow 0-1 defeat to Oman in Muscat, on Wednesday pronounced that he wants his team to “play without fear” against any opponent they face.

“I want my India (team) to play without fear against anyone. Irrespective of whoever you are playing against, you always have a chance to

win the game. We need to grab that,” Stimac stated at the post-match press conference held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat.

He added: “If you are trying to change (your gameplan) according to your opponents, it shows your team’s weakness -which is the last thing I would want for my team.

We stick to our system and we are working on the players’ strengths and conditioning.”

The coach stated that India was the better team in the second half and while they have been doing good work in open play and

creating opportunities to score, the lack of accuracy in the finishing is a problem they are facing.

“We were the better side in the second half but couldn’t find the way to score a goal. This is our main problem which has been haunting us always.

We are moving well, we are fighting, we are doing what’s necessary but when we come inside the box, the decision making is not at par and the accuracy is not there as well. We need to get used to this, cut the numbers of mistakes down and try to get better results in the future,” he said.

The Croatian also congratulated the hosts on their win and added that his team has shown that they can compete against the likes of Oman.

“Congratulations to Oman. We wish them all the luck for the upcoming Gulf Cup in Qatar. Today, they had more chances, so they deserved to win.

Oman is one level up compared to India but we are coming thick and fast.

In the two games against them, we have shown that we can play against teams like Oman who have quality, who are physically strong as well as fast,” the coach expressed.

Players of Puliebadze Club (blue) and Kohima Eagles FC in action on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

K O H I M A N OV 2 0 (NPN): Puliebadze Club Jotsoma entered the final of 25th Classic Club 2019 after defeating Kohima Eagles FC by a solitary goal at local ground here on Wednesday.

The all important and winning goal was scored by Neilie Nagi in the second session.

Kohima Eagles FC, who were semi-finalist in the 2017 edition failed to live up to the expectation.

Jotsoma team were much

better side between the two teams but their strikers were culpable in wasting numerous opportunities.

The attacking midfielders provided the much needed pace and assists but their forwards lacked in clinical finish.

Kohima Eagles FC played under pressure and their talisman Shurhosul Zhotso was kept quiet for almost the entire session.

With the match heading for a goalless draw, Neilie Nagi rose on the occasion to score the winner through a header in

India’s captain Virat Kohli talks to head coach Ravi Shastri during nets. (Reuters) was appointed BCCI president last month, is a champion of the concept.

Ganguly said it took him “three seconds” to convince India captain Virat Kohli to meet Bangladesh in what will be the maiden daynight test for both sides.

“I don’t know why they didn’t want to play (in Adelaide),” Ganguly told reporters earlier this month.

“I met Virat for an hour

Aizawl to host Mohun Bagan in I-League opener New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS): Former champions Aizawl FC will host Mohun Bagan in the first match of the 2019/20 season of the I-League on November 30.

The match will kick off at 2 p.m. while the second match of the day between Gokulam Kerala and Neroca FC in Kozhikode is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kick off.

Defending champions Chennai City FC will host newcomers Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC in Coimbatore the next day.

East Bengal and Real Kashmir, who finished second and third last season, face each other in their opening match on December 4. The Indian Arrows, All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) developmental team, will be facing Gokulam Kerala in their first match of the season on December 5. They will play their first five home matches at Vasco in Goa while the rest will be played at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

“This season, we have a lot more flexibility as far as the fixtures are concerned, with the kick-off timings being at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m,” league CEO Sunando Dhar was quoted as saying in the federation’s release.

and the first question was that we need to play daynight test. The answer in three seconds was, ‘yes let’s go ahead and do it.’”

The match, the second of a two-test series, will fittingly be held at Ganguly’s home ground Eden Gardens, where the first three days are sold out.

He is convinced daynight tests could be a potent weapon in fighting the

the 66th minute after a superb assist from Theingam Pherim.

Kohima Eagles FC tried their best to comeback but failed to break the strong defensive line-up as Jotsoma team hold on to progress to the final.

In the final, Jotsoma team will face the winner of the second semifinal between New Market XI and Sechü Zubza FC.

THURSDAY’S MATCH New Market XI vs Sechü Zubza FC (1:30 pm)

dwindling attendances at test matches seen in some venues. Kohli shares that belief.

“It’s an exciting thing.

It’s going to be a landmark occasion for Indian cricket,” he said after India defeated Bangladesh inside three days in the series opener in Indore.

“We are just happy that we’re the first team to start pink-ball cricket in India.”

Innovation brings its own set of challenges, however, and Kohli is wary of exaggerated swing, though he says bowlers too might struggle once the ball gets old.

“The ball does a lot early on, more than the red ball, so it’s going to be a challenge for the batters,” he added.

“But with the older ball, I don’t think it swings that much so the bowlers will have a tough time as well.”

Mourinho appointed Tottenham head coach New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS): Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jose Mourinho as their new manager. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has signed a contract till the end of 2022-23 season.

The Spurs had on Tuesday sacked Mauricio Pochettino who joined the London club in 2014 and led the team to the final of last season’s UEFA Champions League. But the club has struggled this season, currently languishing 14th in the Premier League.

“I am excited to be joining a Club with such a great heritage and such passionate supporters. The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me.

Working with these players is what has attracted me,” said the 56-year-old manager. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: “In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football.”

“He has a wealth of experience, can inspire teams and is a great tactician. He has won honours at every club he has coached. We believe he will bring energy and belief to the dressing room.”

Mourinho is one of

Jose Mourinho the world’s most accomplished managers having won 25 senior trophies. He is renowned for his tactical prowess and has managed FC Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United.

However, he has been out of work since being sacked as United manager in December 2018.

He has won a domestic title in a record four different countries (Portugal, England, Italy and Spain) and is one of only three managers to have won the UEFA Champions League twice with two clubs, FC Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010. He is also a three-time Premier League Champion with Chelsea (2005, 2006, 2015).

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