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November 26, 2017

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Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVII No. 352

DIMAPUR, sunday, November 26, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Under-nutrition control must be visible by 2022: PM Modi

West Ham held 1-1 by Leicester

India passing through fast formalisation of economy: FM

national, Page 5

sports, Page 11

business, Page 8

Entrepreneurs, need of the hour: Gov

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N ov 2 5 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B Acharya stressed that seeking government jobs and becoming government servants were a thing of the past and that “entrepreneurs are the need of the hour”. He said that if Nagaland and India were to stand up, more entrepreneurs should come forward with their skills and create wealth. The Gover nor was speaking as chief guest at the ‘Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) pavilion inauguration’ combined with ‘awareness programme on National SC/ST Hub for MSMEs’, Saturday, at Agriexpo site, Dimapur. He explained that universities imparting skills are the need of the hour and lamented that the universities had failed to come up with skill based education. Acharya also maintained that motivation for micro, small and medium industries have to come from the universities. He asked the ST/SC citizens to avail of the opportunities given by MSME because

RTA launches ‘Auto Fare App’ D I M A P U R , N OV 2 5 (NPN): Regional Transport Authority (RTA), Dimapur, has launched the ‘Auto Fare App’ for quick and accurate reference of existing Auto fares. Informing of this in a press note, Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome said that the app was created in the interest of the public, particularly autorickshaw commuters, within Dimapur town. The APP can be installed from the Google Play Store by searching “RTA Dimapur Auto Fare”.

DNYF backs HASSU

D I M A P U R , N OV 2 5 (NPN): Dimapur Naga Youth Front (DNYF) has come out in support of the Highway Area Sumi Students Union (HASSU)’s seven days ultimatum to ban movement of government vehicles within its jurisdiction if the state government failed to repair NH-29 from Purana Bazaar–Chukukedima. In a press note, DNYF acting president, Shiyeto Wotsa and secretary, Khrozote Kapfo has appealed to all Naga youths of 18 years and above, to be prepared for the bandh if no positive action was taken by the government within the stipulated time.

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“Instead of focussing on our failures let us unite together and seek political solution to solve our problems.” K Y M C

P.B. Acharya inaugurating the MSME pavilion at Agri expo site.

these opportunities have the sole objective of empowering SC/ST entrepreneurs. The Governor added that, “We are equal citizens in a democracy and the fruits of independence should reach equitably to all places.” Underscoring the importance of using skills to be successful entrepreneurs, Acharya encouraged entrepreneurs to come-up, stand up and produce the needs of the society with dedication and determination. He further called upon them to be proud of their work, since they have been blessed with skills which could allow them to be masters of their own destinies

and play an important role in making Nagaland and the North East proud. Gracing the programme as guest of honour, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) general manager, Dimapur, S. K Dhumal spoke about the relationship between agriculture and industry opining that both the sectors need to move hand in hand as they are dependent on each other. He also highlighted the facilities provided by NABARD and various schemes for rural industries. He said that NABARD gives grants for development of rural industries with a holistic approach.

Earlier, insights on the programme opportunities and facilities, that entrepreneurs could avail through the SC/ST HUB were shared by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Ltd Guwahati chief general manager, JK Mahanta; the welcome address was delivered by deputy director in-charge, Br. MSME-DI Dimapur, Tali Longchar. Later, the chief guest inaugurated the MSME Pavilion and visited every stall showing keen interest in the products and services and interacted with the entrepreneurs. Acharya also bought gift items and organic fruits and vegetables from the stalls. On the sidelines, interacting with Nagaland Post, some of the entrepreneurs who had setup stalls in the arena expressed disappointment at the poor turnout on the first day. However, they were optimistic that the tempo would pick up soon. The fair has been organized not only to promote skills and improve them, but to help spur the development of the state economy, which they said, would be encouraged with larger turnout of people.

Dec 4 meeting: CNTC censures NLA speaker D I M A P U R , N OV 2 5 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has questioned the NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, for deliberately ignoring the CNTC, an apex platform of three tribes-- Aos, Lothas and Sumis, while inviting others for the December 4 consultative meeting on Naga political issue. Making it known that it was not desperate to attend the meeting, CNTC reminded the speaker that the council had been vigorously and tirelessly putting its maximum efforts in trying to bring all NPGs to the negotiating table. CNTC has therefore directed all its units not to attend the programme. “It was an intentional step to sideline the sacrifice of organizations like Nagaland Tribes Council and CNTC, who are trying to unite all NPGs, stressing on inclusiveness of all groups

for a solution acceptable to all section of the Nagas,” CNTC stated. It further questioned the speaker that if some apex platform of other conglomerations could be invited, together with all their tribal units, why should the CNTC as an apex platform of three tribes be snubbed or ignored intentionally? The council said such move was “a direct insult and a deliberate motive of divisive policy of some elected representatives.” It said such politics did not augur well for a healthy and positive outcome for the already fragmented society. CNTC said “some groups” that have been invited for the meeting were always in the “government’s favourite list” and “mouthpieces of some particular group.” Such favouritism and biasness has only distanced them from the common people, it added. CNTC also reminded

all concerned that “the Naga Hoho no longer represents the entire tribes of Nagaland as the tribes under ENPO and CNTC have already disassociated from it.” Any responsible elected representative should be aware of all these, it added.

Corrigendum by Speaker’s office

Apropos the news item-- ‘Consultative meeting on Naga political issue’ published on November 25, the NLA Speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, through its OSD, has expressed regret that it had inadvertently missed out on inviting Naga Tribes Council, Central Nagaland Tribes Council, Western Sumi Hoho and Nagaland GB Federation for the consultative meeting to be held on December 4. In this regard, the speaker’s office has invited three members each from the four organizations to attend the meeting.

ECI officials to meet political parties on Nov 27 D I M A P U R , N OV 2 5 (NPN): Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Abhijit Sinha, has informed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) officials led by Chief Election Commissioner, A. K. Jyoti is scheduled to arrive at Nagaland (November 27) on a two-day visit and will be meeting leaders of various political parties. Sinha informed that the meeting with the state political parties will be held at hotel Japfu, Kohima, on November 27. After the meeting, a presentation will be made by CEO’s and police nodal officer followed by another presentation from DEOs and SPs. On November 28, the EC officials will hold two meetings, first with the chief secretary and DGP, followed by another meeting with other officials. The Election Commission team led by the CEC, two election commissioners, one deputy election commissioner, two director generals and one director will review the poll preparedness for the forthcoming 2018 general elections.

ANDMSA to go ahead with 3-day agitation D I M A P U R , N OV 2 5 (NPN): All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) has re-affirmed its decision to stage the first phase agitation-- three-day “pen down and computer shut down” from November 27 to 29. Informing of this in joint statement, ANDMSA president, Shilumenba Alinger, vice president, Inato Sangtam and general secretary, T. Limhachan Kithan directed its district units to adhere to the decisions resolved at its federal meeting on November 17. ANDMSA further informed that a control room had been set up at Changki Mentsu, near PWD Office Kohima - contact numbers: 8730939495, 7005405565, 9862072777, 7630980491, 9856307823. (Units support on p-2)

CM inaugurates state guest house at Delhi

T.R. Zeliang inaugurating the newly constructed State Guest House at Delhi.

NEW DELHI NOV, 25 (NPN): Nagaland chief minister, T.R. Zeliang on Saturday inaugurated the new “43-room State Guest House” at R.K Puram, New Delhi. Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural programme, Zeliang said it was a long felt aspiration to provide affordable accommodation to students, patients, visitors and for touring state government officials to the national capital. “This marks the fulfillment of a long awaited dream of having a new State Guest House,” the chief minister said. According to CMO

media cell, the new State Guest House has an approximate total plinth area of 4039 square meters, 43 rooms with well-designed suites, guest rooms, conference room, dining hall, dormitory for boys and girls etc. Zeliang said that the guest house will act not only as a safe haven for visitors from the State but would go a long way in serving the manifold purposes for the people of Nagaland. “It represents the State as would an Embassy to a foreign mission and is truly a multipurpose premise representing a mini Nagaland,” he said.

While lauding the efforts of all the people involved in the successful completion of the State Guest House, the chief minister called for concerted effort in making the place “an attractive, respectable and a homely abode.” Terming the newly constructed Guest House a ‘Home away from Home’, which would also act as a nerve center for social and cultural activities of the people of Nagaland, Zeliang called upon officials and staff of the Guest House to be conscious of their responsibilities and ensure sound and proper management. (Cont’d on p-7)

NSCN (I-M) clarifies on Nov 11 arrests DIMAPUR, NOV 25 (NPN): NSCN (I-M), through its MIP, has clarified that the “non-Naga or illegal immigrants” alleged to be NSCN cadres, apprehended with arms, ammunition, duplicate receipt book and controlled substances, were not NSCN cadres. MIP said it was not surprised by such “outrageous, wild and well framed charges with attitudes and designs.”

MIP also termed it as unfortunate that organizations like Dimapur Urban Council Chairman Federation and Survival Nagaland, without verifying the persons involved, had gone to the media “to malign NSCN”. “Naga people are very much aware that there are variable facades behind which the same original rival operates,” it said.

NSCW launches 16 days activism against GBV Correspondent

KOHIMA, NOV 25 (NPN): Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) launched 16 days of activism against gender based violence under the theme “Together We Can End Gender Based Violence In Education” at its NSCW office, Kohima, on Saturday. Addressing the launching programme, NSCW chairperson, Dr. Temsula Ao said Gender Based Violence (GBV) in education is universally considered a human rights violation, and GBV must be eradicated, not only in institutions of learning but from the society as well. Dr. Temsula said GBV takes place mostly at home, work places and public institutions like schools etc. She said because of the alarming increase of violence against women and young girls in such pub-

Dr. Temsula Ao releasing the book at the event. (NP)

lic institutions, the UNO, organizers of this event, had emphasized the focus on education for the year 2017. Dr. Temsula said GBV was not necessarily physical; it may comprise of verbal abuse through derogatory remarks about physical features, family status and even performance in studies and said such abuse and overt sexual innuendos hurt the victim’s reputation. The chairperson said many perpetrators have

taken the resources of the numerous portals of social media to harass and abuse their targets in this manner and this has become an alarming aspect of GVB. She appealed to the tribal women hohos to create awareness about safeguarding the human rights of all by using the principle of social behaviors as a tool to “end GBV in education”. The chairperson maintained that this will not be an easy task as the patriar-

chal attitude of the men-folk towards women had not changed much. However, she said it was the duty of the women to make the men-folk understand such issues. She urged the tribal women hohos to ensure the success of the “16 days of activism” by displaying the banners, posters in strategic places of their headquarters and sub-division, and by distributing the pamphlets. She also emphasized that the campaign does not end on December 10, but should continue till Nagaland can come out and say that it has eradicated GBV in education. Dr. Temsula also released the book “Baseline Survey on Social, economic and political empowerment of women in Nagaland”. NSCW also distributed pamphlets and banners to all the district representatives. K Y M C


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Er. Picto asks GBs, public to cooperate for development

Er. Picto Shohe addressing the gathering on Saturday.

DIMAPUR: Parliamentary secretary for Justice & Law, Er. Picto Shohe, has sought the cooperation of GBs and public of Atoizu area to usher in development. Speaking at Atoizu Tokujo Kukami Hoho (ATKH-Atoizu Area GBs Association) 25 years celebration on Saturday at Atoizu local ground as chief guest, Er. Picto appealed the leaders of the area to lead the public in extending support and cooperation towards any development projects initiated by the government. According to a press release by ATKH convenor Er. K. Hukato Shohe, the chief guest highlighted the work taken up by him, such

as issue of work orders to construct roads and build bridges under Atoizu area. He said that accordingly work orders for six bridges have been issued. Er. Picto however regretted that owing to climatic conditions various works have been hampered but appealed the GBs and public to cooperate. The local MLA also said he was working to ensure that national highway pass through Saptiqa area under Atoizu. Terming ATKH motto, “Peace and Protection” as appropriate, he urged the leaders and GBs to ensure peace. He pointed out that Sumi GBs were hereditary and urged them to lead the

public in the same way that forefathers did with sincerity and honesty. Further, Er. Picto, who is also a GB, advised the GBs to differentiate between their responsibilities towards the society and the Church. In his speech, Atoizu ADC, Arikumba, encouraged the GBs to understand the needs of the public and sincerely work for them. Stating that jubilee was a milestone, he encouraged the GBs to march ahead towards progress and unity. First president of ATKH, Hetoyi also spoke at the programme, cultural items were presented by men and womenfolk of Vekuho Old village and Atoizu town, Nagaland Class - I Contractors’ Union, general secretary, L. Pukhato Shohe inaugurated the ATKH office building which was constructed by him. The jubilee celebration was attended by a host of GBs under Atoizu area and Zunheboto, representatives of Sumi Totimi Hoho, Atoizu Area Sumi Totimi Hoho, Atoizu Area Students’ Union, Saptiqa Area Students’ Union, Church leaders and others. Earlier, Er. Picto unveiled the jubilee monolith.

NUSU meets NSF on scholarship issue

DIMAPUR: Nagaland University Students’ Union (NUSU) met with Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) officials on November 25, to discuss the ongoing scholarship issue, a press release from NUSU said. During the meeting NUSU (L), President, K .Chumseli Anar, expressed the students’ anguish over the non-disbursement of scholarships, the release said. Anar said that the State Government had failed to respond to the appeals of the NUSU, made on October 21, seeking clarification on the issue and the peaceful candlelight protests held on November 16 and 18 where they had given a one week deadline to the state government, the release informed. The NUSU (L) Vice president, Changlang Konyak also stated that they would continue to fight against the state government till justice is delivered to the students, the press release added. It said that, during the meeting, it was decided that that the NSF along with the NUSU body will meet officials of the Department of Higher Education on November 27, to find out why the department has not disbursed the scholarship money yet. In view of this, the NUSU has decided to keep in abeyance, their state wide protest, till November 27, the release mentioned.

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ARK Foundation & NNP+ refute NSACS clarification

DIMAPUR: ARK Foundation and NNP+ has refuted Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) clarification on CD4 testing machine breakdown at Dimapur ART centre and ARV drugs and have asked the latter to “provide actual picture and not clarifications based on false statements”. In a press statement, ARK Foundation president, Ketho Angami and NNP+ president, Lanu Aier, stated that PLHIV were made to undergo untold hardship and that NSACS should own moral responsibility for their treatment’s disruption. The release claimed that the case was not specific to Dimapur ARTC but similar “hiccups” have also happened in the past in all the other remaining ART centres of the state. Questioning NSACS on mal-functioning of t h e m a c h i n e s, A R K Foundation and NNP+ asked NSACS what it has done to resolve the issue. “NSACS should understand that such irregularities in the stock supply mechanism result in development of drug resistant leading to non treatment response among those who are on ARVs”,

stated the release. NNP+ asked NSACS have advised NSACS to streamline its supply chain mechanism instead of stating that the ARV drugs have not stocked out. The release also pointed out that contrary to the rejoinder issued by NSACS that Dimapur has 100-200 client load per day, it said Dimapur has the maximum client load in the state and was therefore upgraded to an ART PLUS centre. In this context, NNP+ asked NSACS said overruling the guidelines and basing on the need of the situation at the ARTC, there was still need of a nurse, lab technician and a pharmacist. While welcoming the new complete back up set with CD4 machine, cartridges through the chief secretary’s welfare fund, NNP+ asked NSACS have also cautioned that it would be keeping a close watch on developments of its instalment by December. Further, it has also sought information about the fund’s status earlier earmarked by the deputy commissioner of Dimapur through the DPDB for procurement of a new CD 4 Machine.

news in Brief NPGN/NNC (NA) meeting: NPGN/NNC (NonAccord) Home Kilonser has convened a meeting on November 28, 11 a.m. All civil secretaries i.e., ASO, SO, under secretary, deputy secretary, joint secretary and secretaries have been directed to attend the meeting. NPGN/NNC (N/A) has warned that strict action would be taken against the absentees. For any information or queries, one has been asked to contact at 8014648575. TTUD general meet: Tikhir Tribal Union (TTUD) has convened general meeting on November 28, 7 a.m. at the residence of its treasurer, Joseph Alemba Tikhir, Naharbari Dimapur. All Tikhir community members residing in Dimapur have been requested to attend the meeting. KDKU to celebrate Ngada: Kasha Daho Kohima Unit (KDKU) would be celebrating Ngada’2017 on November 28, 1 p.m. at Highland Park near IG stadium Kohima. All the Kasha Daho members residing in Kohima and surroundings have been requested to attend the function. KDKU has informed that bus service would be available at High School junction at 10 a.m. CUK to celebrate Ngada festival: Choginjun Union Kohima (CUK) would be celebrating Ngada festival on November 28, 12:30 p.m. at Tsiesema Resort. CUK has invited all its members and in-laws to attend the festival in traditional attire. It has informed that transportation would be provided at high school junction by 10:30 a.m. For necessary communication one may contact at 94 36 821412/ 9089797062. TGUK to celebrate Ngada festival: Tesophenyu Group Union Kohima (TGUK) would be celebrating Ngada festival of the Rengma prime post harvest on November 28 at Solidarity Park Kohima. All in-laws of Tesophenyu in and around Kohima have been invited for the feast. UNB-NCC reconstitutes new office bearers: United North Block - Naga Colony Council (UNB-NCC) had reconstituted new team office bearers led by Zasivikho Zakiesatou Punyu as chairman and Shiloh Kath as secretary along with four other members. BJP Nagaland to tour Tsg district: BJP Tuensang district has notified all concerned party workers that minister for Cooperation, Relief & Rehabilitation and chairman MARCOFED, Imtilemba Sangtam would be visiting Longkhim on November 28. The minister would be accompanied by BJP MLA and advisor for treasury, Dr. T. M. Lotha and other senior BJP members.

ANDMSA units support 3-day agitation NE regional zoo keepers training ends Dimapur: All Nagaland District Ministerial Service Association (ANDMSA) Dimapur unit vice president, Hachio Patton and general secretary, M. Zachamo Ezung resolved to support the various demands of the parent body during its meeting held at Tourist lodge, Dimapur on November 25. It therefore requested all department DDOs to co-operate and not to assign any ministerial/clerical works to non- ministerial employees during the pritest. The unit also asked all the departments (HA’s/ SDHA/UDA/LDA ) to send two representatives and submit the ministerial staff list of employee from HA– LDA with phone no., along with daily attendance list and absentee list countersigned by DDOs w.e.f from November 27, at its Tourist Lodge (control Room) near East Police Station. Kiphire: A press re-

lease signed by ANDMSA Kiphire unit president, Tsointhe and general secretary, Lipithong said that it had decided to strictly enforce the strike. “All official work shall be put on hold and also shall not allow any clerical work currently discharged by Non-clerical staff. The house endorse the unit officials to keep strict vigil on all offices” the release stated. The unit requested all HODs to cooperate with the association and also requested the public to bear with the inconveniences. Longleng: ANDMSA Longleng unit, issued a press release signed by vice president, John P. Bukung Keikong, and general secretary, Chingnyu Angh which said that it convened an emergency General Meeting on November 25, at EBRC Hall Longleng with regard to the ANDMSA’s state wide agitation. The meeting of ANDMSA Longleng unit

affirmed to support the first phase of the agitation and fully cooperate with the ANDMSA parent body, the release said. The press release said that volunteers had been assigned for office verification in every department for effective enforcement of the strike. The ANDMSA, Longleng Unit, has appealed to the general public to bear with the inconveniences and also requested all sections to cooperate with ANDMSA. Phek: ANDMSA Phek unit has extended its full support to the call of a state wide agitation by the ANDMSA Parent body. In a press release, Phek unit President, Ketholuhu Tetseo and General Secretary, Veto Hoshi, said the unit, in its meeting held at District Fishery Office, Phek on November 23, resolved to wholly support the proposed “Pen Down” and “Computer Shutdown” state wide agi-

tation and requested all DDOs/HoDs and member staffs to cooperate. It further appealed to the general public of Phek District to bear with the inconvenience. The Unit officials along with volunteers from member departments will be keeping strict vigil on all government offices and therefore, the release requested all concerned to participate in the proposed 3 days agitation. Wokha: ANDMSA, Wokha unit, in its emergency general meeting held on Saturday, resolved to support the proposed state wide agitation called by the ANDMSA parent body, a statement issued by ANDMSA Wokha Unit president, M. Rubenthung Ngullie and information and publicity secretary, Lichumo Z. Patton said. It directed all executives and departmental representatives to gather at PWD office Wokha at 9:30 am on November 27 for the proposed agitation.

Participants of NE regional zoo keepers training after the closing ceremony.

DIMAPUR: A weeklong “North East Regional Zoo Keepers Training on Management of Captive Wildlife” which commenced on November 20 concluded on Saturday at State Environment and Forestry Training Institute (SEFTI), Dimapur. The training sponsored by Central Zoo Authority (CZA) New Delhi was organised by Nagaland Zoological Park (NZP) Rangapahar. A press release issued by NZP informed that the closing ceremony was held with secretary Environment Forest & Climate Change,

Imtienla as chief guest and director SEFTI Dimapur, Hukato Chishi as guest of honour. Addressing the gathering, Imtienla deliberated on the importance of zoo keepers in management of zoos and also stressed on the need for preservation of wildlife. She said Zoos could be the last option to preserve threatened and endangered animals. Hukato Chishi remind-

ed the trainees that zoo keepers are the eyes and ears of the entire zoo and added that they play a critical role in saving animal species. He said all zoo keepers around the world work towards one common goal of saving wildlife of this world. The closing programme was chaired by officer-incharge NZP, Obed Bohovi Swu while vote of thanks was proposed by director NZP, Sentichuba Aier.

Dmu police to issue temporary fireworks licenses DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police has decided to issue temporary fireworks licenses in accordance with Rule 84 of Explosives Rule, 2008 and circular by Chief Controller of Explosives. In a press statement, additional deputy commissioner of police and PRO, Dimapur police has directed parties, interested in stocking and selling fire crackers, to obtain licenses in Form LE-5 after duly filling up Form AE-5. Additional deputy commissioner of police and PRO, Dimapur police has informed that the license would be issued totally on a temporary basis and has set December 13, 2017 as the last date for submission of the forms.

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LYRC repairs Nyiro range road; appeals

Acknowledgement Ongoing road repair and maintenance of Nyiro Range under Wokha district. (LYRC)

DIMAPUR: Lotha Youth Rally Committee (LYRC) has been repairing and maintaining the deplorable Nyiro Range for the last nine days in view of 19th youth rally of Tiyi Longchum Yingsung Baptist Ekhumkho Khumshum (TLYBEK) from January 12-14, 2018 at N. Longidang Baptist Church. According to a press release by Lotha Youth Rally 2018 chairman, C. K

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Rakomo Ezung and planning committee convenor, Y. Aben Ngullie, the road repair and maintenance work has been undertaken with meagre fund collection by believers from churches under Nyiro Range. In this regard, the committee has further appealed the public of Nyiro Range to come forward and help as the committee continue its efforts to repair and maintain the road.

We, the bereaved family members would like to sincerely convey our heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, well-wishers, prayer centres, churches, different organizations, neighbours and friends who stood by us in prayer and supported us physically, morally, materially and financially during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Lt. Mrs. Soreni Kikon. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individual personally but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all richly. DP-12295

Loving husband, daughter & family members.

Born on : 10th June 1963 – Died on : 17th Nov. 2017

Born on : 12-03-1985 Died on : 21-11-2017

We, the bereaved family of Late Z. Ghukato Zhimo, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all individuals, friends, churches, organizations, unions and well-wishers for standing by our side and supporting us spiritually, physically and financially. We deeply appreciate your presence and thoughtfulness. A special thanks to those who travelled from far to pay your respect. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of gratitude. May the Good Lord bless you all. DP-12290

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Tokheho highlights importance of holistic edn

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WEATHER FORECAST November 26

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Agartala Hazy sunshine

27 14

Aizawl

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Guwahati Hazy sunshine

24 12 27 14

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Itanagar Not as warm with hazy sun

24 11

Shillong

Hazy sunshine

19 6

Kohima

Plenty of sunshine

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Dimapur

Sunny and beautiful

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Tuensang Cooler with sunshine Wokha

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Cooler with a passing shower 19 12

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Tokheho Yepthomi (Inset) Mount Olive College choir presenting special song during jubilee celebration on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KO H I M A , N OV 2 5 (NPN): Minister for school education and parliamentary affairs, Tokheho Yepthomi, has asserted the need for acquiring holistic education, saying the present Naga society requires an education system that empowers an individual with holistic education. Speaking at the 25 years celebration of Mount Olive College Kohima on Saturday, Tokheho said the society today needs education that “empow-

English communication skills textbook released

DIMAPUR: A textbook on “CEC English Communication Skills” was released on November 24 at C-Edge College Dimapur by Dimapur Government College (DGC), principal, Akok Walling, who is also one of the pioneer members to introduce functional English during the nineties in Nagaland. Akok while terming the book as “gem” said it was condensed with a lot of contents and need to be decoded. H e a l s o g ave d e monstrative classroom management covering on topics like eye contact, body language, mannerism, gestures, and facial expression which are vital components when it comes to effective communication. Head of management department and co-editor of the book, Wapangingla Ao, while emphasising on the background of the book said it was approved as a choice based credit

paper for BA VI semester students by Nagaland University and that CEdge College was the only college in Nagaland to implement it since 2015. She also stressed on the need for good communication skills and why learning and getting trained on it is a must in today’s competitive world. Wapangingla also acknowledged the principal of the College, Dr. Chubatola Aier who is also the co-editor of the book, for the opportunity to be a part of the journey on her continuous qualitative contribution towards higher education in Nagaland. D r. C h u b a t o l a Aier acknowledged and thanked all those who supported and were involved in bringing out the book successfully. She also thanked the cocontributors of the book Daisy Shitio, Abenla Aonok and Meyatemsu.

ers the people to have the dignity of labour, respect for others, allowing differences of opinion, have civic sense and above all, know the ways of the Lord Jesus Christ without the need to demonstrate it in a competitive manner.” The school education minister lamented that academic qualifications have become the bane of Naga society as many have failed to understand the dignity of labour which has resulted in many educated unemployed.

“Today, we have urbanized and are all armed with degrees and qualifications but cannot earn a living. Yes, academic knowledge is very important but it is not an end in itself,” said Tokheho. Pointing out that it was never too late to take corrective measures, he called upon the Nagas to do away with the scepticism and ridicule, instead, join hands and work together and not get swiped by momentary gratifications. Citing the examples of Naga ancestors, he

said, “Our ancestors have already shown us that we need not depend on others to make an honest living, let us try and revive that precious value with a sense of belonging.” While acknowledging the visionary initiative of Sumi Baptist Church for setting up a strong foundation for Mount Olive College Kohima, Tokheho appealed the church to continue such initiative for the betterment of the people. In his address, Sumi Baptist Church Kohima (SBCK), board of deacon chairman, Kikheto Sema, said that the college was established with a vision not only to impart quality education but also teach the value of life. Earlier, delivering the welcome address, Mount Olive College Kohima, chairperson governing body, Tokheni Sema, said with an objective to nurture and train the students to contribute positively to the society, the college had a modest beginning in the church premises in the year 1992 with 77 students in BA (Arts). The programme was compeered by Neilakuonuo Theiinuo and Vilie-

beinuo Miachie-o, invocation by associate pastor SBCK Nitoshe Zhimo, special song was presented by Kikimye Lejo SBCK and special presentation by Meshento Alumnus and Mount Olive College Kohima choir. Speech on behalf of alumni was delivered by alumni president association Mount Olive College Kohima, Zhetovi Shohe, guitar recital by Bokato Kiho alumnus winner Naga’s got talent, jubilee souvenir release by former principal Mount Olive College Kohima, Dr. K. Kuhoi Zhimomi, acknowledgment to the founding members and others led by Mount Olive College Kohima, principal, Dr. Narendra Tiwary and benediction by Mount Olive College Kohima chaplain, Khekali Aye. Earlier a monolith was unveiled by the chief guest and dedicator y prayer was said by Sumi Baptist Church Kohima pastor, Dr. Hokheto. The celebration was attended by past students, principals of various colleges, students, church leaders and members, well wishers, representatives from Nagaland University and others.

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Chief guest with MITE graduates and staff. DIMAPUR: Modern Institute of Teachers’ Education (MITE) organised its 5th graduation day on Saturday with Nagaland University pro-vice chancellor, Professor Ramesh C. Gupta as chief guest. In a press release, MITE informed that the NU pro-vice chancellor shared his thoughts on education and its evolution in India. Professor Ramesh also expressed the need of proper and true education for being a noble teacher. In a welcome address, MITE principal, Devanand Sinha, highlighted the rich result of the college and requested the chief guest for his help in the process of upgrading to M.Ed Course at MITE. In the programme, 1st semester batch presented

a special song while 3rd semester student-teachers presented cultural dance. Doctorate was conferred in a special felicitation to assistant professor, Imkongsenla Longchar on the topic “a study on the effectiveness of District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in Nagaland” while the chief guest inaugurated the North East Career Club. In the programme, invocation was pronounced by Seyiesel Hibo, while A S Songamla, NU eight rank holder delivered the valedictory speech on behalf of the 2015-17 and MITESUB president gave vote of thanks. University toppers, college toppers, subject distinction holders and all the graduates were felicitated by the chief guest.

Seminar on ‘creative use of media: path to peace’ DCEAPC to distribute ‘clean

DIMAPUR: Three day regional seminar on “creative use of media: path to peace” jointly organised by Clark Communication and Cultural Research Centre (CCCRC) & Clark Centre for Peace Research and Action (CCPRA) at Jongshinokdang Hall, Clark Theological College (CTC) from November 23 concluded with a plenary session on Saturday. A press release by programme coordinator CCPRA, Imtiwala Imchen stated that, director CCCRC, Dr L. Imsutoshi Jamir, in an introduction to the seminar, said people lives are filled with media technology through which one communicate, work, play and even engage with for making meaning. He said such activities implied the pervasive presence of media as an integral part of everyday life. Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t information was power and insight could impact on public discourse, Jamir observed media as a double edged sword. He said it could be terrifying

weapon of violence when it propagates messages and images of intolerance, misinformation and disinformation that manipulate public sentiments or could enforce and change the attitudes and perception of the people. If the media maintained issues of inclusiveness, unity and tolerance, Jamir said it becomes a useful tool in conflict resolution and for peace building. Professor of social ethics, consultant & research fellow ACTS Academy of Higher Education Bangalore, Dr I. John Mohan Razu, focused on the “Media as a Creative and Critical Tool: From Truth to Peace”. He provoked the academicians, peace activist, media experts and church leaders by saying that, it becomes more important than ever that media ought to pursue from “truth to peace… peace pre-supposes truth, and without truth, justice and fairness, equity and equality would be buried and this set aside”.

Altogether 12 papers were presented by scholars during the three day regional seminar such as “Community in the Age of Digital Communication: A Theological Reflection”, “Spirituality of Peace Building in the Era of Social Media: A Biblical Reflection”, “Anthropological Approach to Conflict Theory and Its Relation to the Culture of Peace”, “Deconstructing Social Media Messages for Peace Building”, “Viability of Using Folk Media for Peace Building in North East India”, “Re-reading Tribal Orality: A Path to Peace Building”, “Folk Music and Art in Conflict Transformation in North East India”, “Communication Media for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation and Peace Building”, “Display of Religions in Social Media: Postmodern Reading” and “Naga Journalism and Conflict: Asset or Liability”. Resource persons of the seminar were: professor of Christian Theology ETC, Dr Yangka-

hao Vashum; professor of Biblical Studies CTC, Dr A. Tali Ao; director Peace Channel Dimapur, Dr C.P. Anto; principal & professor of Political Science YGC, Dr B. Henshet Phom; professor department of English Fazl Ali College Mokokchung, Dr Lanurenla; academic dean & professor of Communication CTC, Dr A. Temjen Jamir; professor of Communication BTC, Dr. Atulu Lohe; research scholar department of Communication FAU Germany, Tinumeren Ozukum; and director CCCRC, Dr L. Imsutoshi Jamir. The technical sessions were moderated by Renbi Rangthang, Tsuknungrenla, Visakulie Vakha and Boholi; visiting professor, Dr Dennis Oh led the devotions; while the climax of the three day regional seminar was the visual presentation made by the master’s students in Communication Studies at CTC on the topic “Role of Social Media in Social Movements: A Case Study on ULB Uprising”.

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DIMAPUR: Dimapur Christian Forum, Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) and GB Union Dimapur, under the banner of Dimapur Clean Election Action Plan Committee (DCEAPC) would be distributing “clean election pledge stickers” from November 26 to every church within Dimapur urban and adjoining villages. A press release by DCEAPC informed that the decision was taken during the second consultative meet

with churches. DCEAPU has asked the head of the family to paste the pledge sticker on main door of the house, with a prayer. It said the sticker would be a sign for household to uphold clean election. DCEAPC has also appealed to all churches in Dimapur to observe the special Sunday with faith and conviction. Churches yet to receive the pledge stickers have been requested to contact committee member, Simon Kelio at 7005070868, 9862660296.

CS lauds CIHSR 10 yrs of service in medical sector

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DIMAPUR, NOV 25 (NPN): Nagaland chief secretary, Pankaj Kumar, who is also the president of Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) society, has lauded ten years of the exceptional service rendered the institution in the medcial sector. Speaking as the chief guest at CIHSR 10th anniversary celebration at its premises on Saturday, Kumar said CIHSR has achieved so much in ten years. He also added that in the last few years, CIHSR’s collaboration with Tata Trust has been growing. He cited college of nursing, post-graduate c o u r s e s, p a r a m e d i c a l courses, Community LayLeaders’ Health Training Certificate (CLHTC), special program for children in need, etc. as some of the achievements of CIHSR so far. The CS said the institution had earned a reputation for its great performances and that this could be measured by the number of patients, not K Y M C

only from Nagaland but from surrounding states, that come to CIHSR to avail its services. “When patients from outside start visiting the hospital, we can be assured that we are providing quality and affordable care to these patients and this is what’s especially encouraging in the efforts of CIHSR”, he said. Kumar said one of the primary objectives of CIHSR was to become a centre of excellence and thus, it had always embodied values like honesty, transparency and integrity coupled with compassion for both patients and those who serve them. “CIHSR has been a vibrant and supportive fellowship, focusing on the poor and marginalised and inter-denominational and multi-racial inclusiveness”, he said. Kumar added that it was because of these values and cherished goals that CIHSR has become the forefront of institutions which are improving public services in the state. The CS informed that CIHSR has acquired help from the Northeast Coun-

cil to develop infrastructure and had also signed MoU with Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) for developing a regional institution. He said CIHSR would continue its relation with Tata Trust for radiotherapy and cancer care centre and approach Nagaland University for certification of its degree courses. Kumar also informed that accreditation process for laboratories was underway as it was considered an important step to take the institution forward. Presenting the director’s report, CIHSR director, Dr. Sedevi Angami said, the hospital was initially made possible by a small team put together by Dr. Varghese Phillip, Tony Sykes, Dr. P.K John, Varadarajan and others. He said the work began in the year 2005 immediately after MoU was signed with the government of Nagaland, Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) New Delhi and Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore.

Recalling the initial years, Dr. Sedevi said the project did not seem viable as the odds were insurmountable adding that during that period people from outside the region had a negative notion about Northeast. “People think it is the whole organisation behind this project but it is the collective effort of a few people who were passionately driven about making this possible”, he said. Also citing financial crisis during initial period, Dr. Sedevi said, “the funds that was supposed to come from the government generally got held back for ages so that they could earn interest from parking it in the treasury, a civil deposit or either get diverted for political reasons”, he said. “Today the hospital has stabilised to be a good secondary multi-speciality centre with several committed staff with a sense of pur pose and direction”, he said. Dr. Sedevi said at present CIHSR provides high-quality care to many patients in the state with about 50% of patients

from Assam. He said various clinical departments were now maturing to be well-knitted and purposeful and that a lot of people have begun taking ownership. Further, Dr. Sedevi said CIHSR had always aimed at not only providing healing to the patients but a sense of Godly compassion as well. The programme was chaired by Pur nungla Aier and Ningrinchon Rumthao, welcome address by Dr. Temsula Alinger, institutional song and Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research choral by CIHSR choir with Emmi Odyuo as pianist, thanksgiving prayer by Rev. P Dozo, acknowledging of alumni and staff completing 10 and 5 years service and short speeches by Dr. P.K John and Dr. Abraham Joseph, while vote of thanks was delivered by chairman of 10th anniversary celebration, Dr. Viu Meru. Cultural fest featuring notable artistes and performances from Assam and various Naga tribes were other highlights of the programme. K Y M C


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Police inspecting the damaged car on Saturday.

IMPHAL, Nov 25: Five persons were killed and four others sustained critical injuries in two separate road mishaps in Manipur on Saturday. One of the accidents reported from Thoubal district said that four including a newly married groom died on the spot when the car they were travelling in collided with a speeding 407 Mini Truck Saturday afternoon, around 2 pm. The groom along with his friends were coming back after attending a ‘Mangani

Over 1,200 flee Myanmar to take refuge in Mizoram

Aizawl, Nov 25 (PTI): Over 1,200 people from Myanmar’s restive Arakan state have crossed the border and taken shelter in neighbouring Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district, officials said Saturday. The people who crossed over yesterday are mostly Buddhists and Christians and speak the same tribal language as the locals. They fled their homes after the Myanmarese Army clashed with the ‘Arakan Army’ militants recently, they said. The government officials, on condition of anonymity, said 500 people took shelter in Laitlang village while Zochachhuah, Hmawngbuchhuah and Dumzautlang villages hosted 420, 200 and 120 people, respectively. “Several of them have put up at their relatives’ place while the others were provided accommodation in village community halls and school classrooms,” an official said.

Chakkouba’ at the parental home of the bride when they met the accident at Moirang Pali area along NH-102. ‘Mangani Chakkouba’ is an event when the bride and groom along with their relatives, friends and family are invited for a grand feast by the family of the bride after five days of marriage. The deceased groom was identified as Maibam Meghachandra Singh (18), son of M Sanatomba of Khekman village of Thoubal district. The other three deceased were Thongam Jupitor Singh (17) of Khek-

man, Md Apik (17) of Keibung and Assem Amujao of Khekman. Three others who sustained critical injuries were O Premkumar (18) of Thoubal Okram, M Malemnganba (17) of Ningombam and M Praveen (17) of Khekman. The injured persons have been rushed to district hospital at Thoubal, police said. In another accident, one person was killed while his brother sustained critical injuries when the car they were travelling skidded off the road and fell 50 meter in a gorge along ImphalJiribam section of NH-37. Dingchabou alias Ading (28) succumbed to injuries on the way to a Primary Health Centre while his younger brother Kaliuhbou (26) has been rushed to a hospital in Imphal after administering first aids at the PHC, police said. The siblings hail from Longmai village of Tamei sub-division of Tamenglong district and were driving towards Imphal. The car was extensively damaged in the accident, the police added.

Guwahati, Nov 25 (PTI): Tobacco use has increased in Assam, Tripura and Manipur against an overall decline in the country between 2009-2017, according to the regional report of the second round of Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2016-17 of North Eastern states. Assam and Tripura also recorded the most significant increase in chewing of smoke-less tobacco when it has declined from 25.9 per cent to 21.4 per cent in the country, according to the report. It decreased significantly in Sikkim and rose moderately in Mizoram, Meghalaya and Nagaland. When all the states have shown a significant decline to second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure at workplace, it has increased in Assam by 3 per cent, said the report. The report highlights that the overall tobacco use prevalence in India has declined from 34.6 per cent to 28.6 per cent between 200910 and 2016-17 except for

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Assam and Tripura where it increased considerably, and marginally in Manipur. In Assam, tobacco use increased from 39.3 per cent to 48.2 per cent, Tripura from 55.9 per cent to 64.5 per cent and marginally in Manipur from 54.1 to 55.1 per cent when all other states have shown a decline with Sikkim registering a remarkable fall from 41.6 to 17.9 per cent. Smoking prevalence in the country has decreased from 14 to 10.7 per cent except for Tripura with 0.4 per

rested on Wednesday. The journalist’s mobile phone was recovered from the possession of the commandant. Tapan Debbarma’s personal bodyguard Nandalal Reang was arrested on Tuesday after the killing. Editor of ‘Syandan Patrika’ Subal Kumar Dey had yesterday alleged that Dutta Bhowmik, who had written 11 news items about the Tapan Debbarma’s misdeeds, was called by the commandant and shot inside the battalion’s headquarters. Tripura Jour nalist Union (TJU) secretary Pranab Sarkar had said that the Press Council of India (PCI) had taken cognisance of the killing. Datta Bhowmik is the second journalist to have been killed in the state in two months. In September, TV journalist Shantanu Bhowmick was killed when he had gone to Mandai in West Tripura district, about 20 km from here, to cover a political event organised by the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT).

Dear Niam. Today is Sunday and how wonderful it’s your Birthday a day full Blessings. Many many happy returns of the day! Happy Birthday! Missing you. With love and prayer lem and baby Chuthei. Someone to be count each day Let the God Decorate each Golden Ray of the Sun reaching you with wishes of Success, Happiness and Prosperity for you.May your birthday brings loads of Joy and fun to your world. Happy Birthday Dear Brother. With Love and Prayer........ Merithung Ovung Dear Amu (Hino) Wish you a very Happy Birthday. .. Miss you..be blessed From sis Ely. Good Morning, Amu (Hino) We wish you a very Happy Birthday and may God add many more years into your life.....with blessings. We love you.. From your sisters... Ely, Toly, Libz and Aly. To...,Alona Many many happy returns of da day,happy birthday... 4rom DK Achumi

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BE IT KNOWN TO ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT, we, Shri. Yantsow Murry, S/o Ngheo Murry, R/o Wokha Village and Shri. Vandan @ Vantan Murry, S/o Renchamo, R/o Wokha Village have filed a Civil Suit No. 01/2009 in the Court of Addl. Distt. & Sessions Judge, Wokha for compensation and declaration of title of property againts Agriculature Deptt., Govt. of Nagaland & Shri. Thungbemo Kikon & Shri. Akhyow Kithan, which are under the occupation of Agri. Deptt., and the said individuals. It has come to the knowledge of the undersigned that Shri. Akhyow Kithan and his son/s have applied for compensation against damaged structures at NH.No. 2 from the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Nagaland. It is informed to all concern that the site of the property wherein the said compensation has been applied falls within the purview of the Civil Suit which is sub judice before the Hon'ble Court. The undersigned has already filed objections/complaints before the DC Wokha as well as to the Director, Agri. Deptt., Govt. of Nagaland, on 8th November, 2017 respectively. Such being the issue, all concerned are hereby informed that pending disposal of the said Civil Suit, no agreement whatsoever in awarding compensation for damaged structure at the said site occupied by Shri. Akhyow Kithan and his brother Shri. Phanben Kithan be initiated or processed. Any individuals or concerned authorities failing to take notice of this and resorting to steps contrary to what has been stated will be doing so at their own risk, cost and consequences before the court of law. Shri. Yantsow Murry Shri. Vandan @ Vantan Murry D. Stephen K. Yanthan Enrl. No. D/736/2001 Advocate 327, B-4, 4th Floor, Fellowship Colony, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland-797112 (M) +91 8415966780

cent increase, while all NE states have shown decrease with most significant decline in Nagaland from 31.5 to 13.2 per cent and Sikkim 26.4 to 10.9 per cent, the report revealed. Exposure to SHS at public places has improved across the region with a sharp decline in Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland though slightly above the national average. The initiation age has declined, which means more people began using tobacco at an earlier age in three

states -- Arunachal, Nagaland and Sikkim -- from 17.5 in 2009-2010 to 15.9 in 2016-17. The initiation age has increased in the other five NE states with the most significant being Manipur from 19.1 years to 20.8 years. The report pointed out that while smoking product promotion has declined nationally and in the region, except in Mizoram where both bidis and cigarettes promotion has increased, bidi promotion has increased in Nagaland alone.

Agartala, Nov 25 (IANS): Four employees of Tripura Gramin Bank were kidnapped by unknown persons from southwestern Tripura, police said here on Saturday. The miscreants kidnapped the four Tripura Gramin Bank officials, including branch manager Tanumoy Bhattacharjee, 30, while they were returning to Agartala in a vehicle on Friday night, southern Tripura’s Gomati district police chief Bijoy Debbarma

told IANS over phone. He said police not sure whether they were abducted by armed miscreants or any terrorist group. Bhattacharjee was driving his car and Sujit Chandra Dey, 28 and Raktim Bhowmik, 31, were in the car. Another bank official Subrata Debbarma, 32, was driving his bike along with the vehicle. “The car and the bike were also remain untraced,” the police official said. “The exact location from where

the bank officials were kidnapped is not yet known,” Bijoy Debbarma said. Meanwhile, families of the captives said an unidentified person called them up and demanded Rs 20 lakh each for release of the bank employees. Tr o o p e r s o f T S R and other Security forces launched a massive combing operations on Friday night in Khowai, Dhalai and Gomati districts to rescue the bank employees.

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INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR SELECTION OF "YOUNG PROFESSIONALS" IN MODEL CAREER CENTRES UNDER NATIONAL CAREER SERVICE PROJECT

Mr. B. Menlom Mr. Moichung Shembu Phom Mr. Kanshing Phom With immense pride and joy, the Apex Club Kangching Village would like to extend our heartiest congratulations and profound appreciation to : 1. Mr. B. Menlom, S/o Mr. L. Bongang Phom & Mrs. Baulen for securing the post of EAC under P&AR Dept. 2. Mr. Moichung Shembu Phom, S/o Mrs. Alila Manpa & Lt. A. Manpa for securing the post of SDO (Electrical) under Power Deptt. 3. Mr. Kanshing Phom, S/o Mr. Buphei Phom & Mrs. Baushah Phom for securing the post of J.E (Electrical) under Power Dept. Further the Club lauds their achievement for bringing laurels & wishes them all the very best in their future endeavours. "KAHVANG-I MOIHIMANTE" Mr. B. Den-i Phom Vice President

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DGE, GoI has established "National Career Service (NCS)" project as a modernized version of the National Employment Service which shall act as a common, centralized platform to provide a better range of services including job placement, vacancy notification, information on formal training programmes, on the job training etc. Under the programme, around 20 positions on contractual basis are likely to be available for deployment at Model Career Centres at various locations in the County. The YP scheme will be under the overall supervision of Director (NICS), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India (Directorate General of Employment). The details of the selection procedure and the online application form are available at www. ncsyoungprofessionals.in. The last date for the receipt of applications shall be 45 days from the publication of this advertisement. No Physical Applications will be entertained. Director, NICS, Directorate General of Employment (DGE), Ministry of Labour and Employment, davp 23104/11/0003/1718 New Delhi - 110019

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Whereas in application has been submitted by Shri/Smti. Henwau K with a prayer for issue of succession certificate for drawl of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her Husband deceased Late Wanghan Konyak former I.R.B under the establishment of Commandant 9th Bn N.A.P (I.R) Saijang, who expired on 25-09-2017. Objection are hereby invited from any persons having any objection or claims for drawl of the said dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of the Notification. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period.

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Agartala, Nov 25 (PTI): Two more Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel were arrested in connection with the killing of journalist Sudip Datta Bhowmick at the paramilitary force’s 2nd battalion headquarters here, the police said Saturday. Nayek Amit Debbarma and Rifleman Dharmendra Kumar Singh were arrested last night on the charge of criminal conspiracy for killing journalist Datta Bhowmick at the battalion’s headquarters in R K Nagar, DIG (Southern Range) Arindam Nath told PTI. They were produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Sharmishtha Mukherjee and remanded to police custody for seven days. Datta Bhowmick, a senior crime reporter of local Bengali newspaper ‘Syandan Patrika’, was allegedly shot dead on Tuesday inside the battalion’s headquarters, around 15 km from here, when he had gone there to meet TSR commandant Tapan Debbarma, who was ar-

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IMPHAL, Nov 25: A joint team of Keibul Lamjao National Park Forest authority and police arrested a poacher on Friday night around 8:30 pm from Khordak Mayai Leikai village. The team also seized a bag of hog deer meat. Police source said the remaining parts of the hog deer were also recovered from Keibul Lamjao National Park based on the revelation by the arrested person. The accused, produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court, Bishnupur, was remanded to forest custody for seven days for further investigation. Taking note of the matter seriously, state forest and environment minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar Saturday said that strong action will be taken under Wildlife Protection Act 1972 against the arrested person. He said, “All those persons involved in the heinous act will not be spared.” It may be mentioned here that hog deer was enlisted under the Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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Tobacco use rises in Assam and Tripura: report Four bank officials kidnapped in Tripura

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Sealed tenders are invited for disposal of the following condemned vehicles of SIB Kohima on "AS IS WHERE IS BASIS". Earnest money deposit of Rs. 500/- (for two wheeler) and Rs. 2500/- (for four wheeler) in cash would also accompany the tender. The following vehicles are subjected to auction:Sl. Vehicle Make No. 1 Maruti Omni 2

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Registration Date of Place Number Purchase NL-10-3239 17/05/2000 SIB Office, TCP Gate, Kohima NL-10-4734 26/03/2004 SIB Office, TCP Gate, Kohima NL-10-3948 14/12/2001 Dimapur SIB Office Compound NL-10-6055 01/12/2007 Dimapur SIB Office Compound NL-10-6056 01/12/2007 SIB Office, TCP Gate, Kohima

2. The above vehicles can be inspected at the places mentioned against each during office hours on any working day. 3. Sealed tenders, along with cash amount as earnest money will be received up to 1400 hrs on 06.12.2017 in the office of SIB, Kohima and would be opened be 1530 hrs. on the same day at SIB, Kohima, near TCP Gate, Post Box No.4, Kohima-797001, Nagaland. The highest bidder for the vehicle will have to deposit 1/4th of the tender amount in cash on the day of opening of tenders and remaining amount will have to be paid by a bank draft issued in favour of Joint Director, SIB Kohima payable at State Bank of India, Kohima in next two days. The delivery of the vehicles would be given only on receipt of full amount and after change of the registration number/number plate in his favour. In the event of failure of highest bidder to make the payment, he would forfeit his earnest money and the vehicle will be sold to the next highest bidder. In the event of bid found less than fixed price, the same would be cancelled. The Joint Director, SIB Kohima reserves the right to reject any or all of the tenders without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

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RK Nagar bypoll: EPS-OPS combine vs Stalin

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C H E N NA I , N ov 2 5 (AGENCIES): RK Nagar is gearing up once again for what could turn out to be the mother of all by-polls-for the significance of its outcome as well as for the money power that could be on display to influence voters. This is the constituency where by-election was rescinded in April this year after the income tax department found that Rs 89 crore was distributed to voters by just

one candidate’s agents. It’s a do-or-die battle for both the EPS-OPS combine and DMK leader M K Stalin. No ruling party has lost a byelection in Tamil Nadu since 1999, but the present ruling dispensation, despite regaining the AIADMK party name and symbol, is on a shaky wicket. If it loses, it would be a reiteration of the all-pervading public antipathy towards the governance at play.

The psychological fallout of a loss could impact the minority government, whose existence hinged on a bunch of court cases, whereas a victory for the ruling party will reaffirm Edappadi K Palaniswami’s leadership in the party and the government. Whether the result would influence the 20 rebel MLAs is what one needs to wait and watch. But for the anti-incumbency factor, the rul-

ing combine is capable of romping home with a decent win. It was the same team that scripted success in the three byelections - Thirupparankundram, Aravakurichi and Thanjavur - when Jayalalithaa was hospitalised a year ago. The difference now is that Jayalalithaa is no more and V K Sasikala is in jail. More than the absence of Sasikala, the AIADMK will be handicapped by the onslaught of the Mannargudi family, headed by T T V Dhinakaran, said political analyst M Kasinathan. A victory is a dire necessity for the DMK also to keep its cadres’ spirits and hopes high. A defeat, apart from demoralising the leaders and cadres, will reflect the leadership deficit of Stalin. More significantly, it will raise doubts about winnability of the DMK as a party in future elections too, because opposition parties

seldom get such conducive electoral atmosphere, said political analyst Raveenthiran Doraisamy. Dhinakaran’s presence in the fray will further raise the mercury. Unlike last time, Dhinakaran is not a major force to reckon with now. He will have to strain every nerve to put up a decent show and regroup vestiges of the support base. The BJP is yet to announce its decision about fielding a candidate in the byelection. A decision is likely to be taken on Saturday, said the party’s senior leader and Rajya Sabha MP L Ganesan. The I-T department has already activated its machinery to keep a tab on money distribution in the constituency. A repeat of what happened in the previous campaign may result in the byelection getting rescinded once again.

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Under-nutrition control must be visible by 2022: PM Modi November 24. The current status of malnutrition, stunting and related problems was reviewed at the meeting. Successful nutrition initiatives in some other developing countries also came up for discussion. The Prime Minister stressed on the need for

working towards concrete objectives to reduce stunting, under- nutrition, low birth weight, and anaemia. He emphasised that visible and measurable results should be seen by 2022, the 75th anniversary of independence, a statement said.

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New Delhi, Nov 25 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the progress made to prevent under-nutrition in India and has stressed that visible results should be seen by 2022, the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence. The high-level review meeting was attended by officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), NITI Aayog and other Ministries in New Delhi on

Murder case undertrial escapes in J&K; three cops suspended Jammu, Nov 25 (AGENCIES): An undertrial prisoner, facing murder charges, on Saturday escaped from police custody in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, an official said. Three policemen - assistant sub-inspector Din Mohd, selection grade constable Ghulam Mustafa and head constable Mohd Safoor - were suspended for dereliction of duty after the incident, he said. The undertrial, Mohammad Riaz, was being

taken to Dhangri district jail in Rajouri after a session court hearing when he gave accompanying policemen the slip, the official said. A case was registered against the police party and the escapee, he said, adding that a manhunt was been launched to locate Riaz. Hailing from Muradpur village of Rajouri, Riaz was arrested in connection with a case registered at Nowshera police station last year and was facing various charges, including murder.

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Chuchuyimlang Longkumer Union, Dimapur expresses its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Aotemsu Longkumer, Son of Lt. Shri. Tsukjemwati (ExMLA) and Mrs. Nokenchila on his induction to the Indian Police Service (IPS) by the President of India on November 6, 2017 under Indian Police Service Recruitment Rules 1954. We feel proud of you for setting your sights high and making every effort to reach this prestigious achievements in your profession. We wish you success in your work and God's blessings. Mr. Nukenlepden Longkumer President

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 352 Dimapur, Sunday, November 26, 2017

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ecently the uproar and hate speech against Padmavati across many states in India would suggest that the film is the root of all the problems in India and that its release would destroy the national fabric. Those who are against the film have not seen it but relied on propaganda that the Rajput heroine queen Padmini/ Padmavati had a fling with the hated Alaudin Khilji a Muslim king and invader. The rise of “fringe elements” in the post-2014 parliamentary elections is not a mere coincidence but the consequence of a liberal India that has tolerated those who seek to polarise India along caste and communal lines. Like Indira Gandhi, prime minister Modi also has a clear vision about remaking India. The kind of hatred and violence unleashed over Padmavati is so illogical and bizarre but such is the distortion of information that society today has been torn into shreds by the mushrooming number of ‘fringe elements’. The states that have declared a total ban on the film have wittingly or not, also encouraged the fringe elements into donning the role of accuser, judge and executioner. It is sad the Indian democracy has been brought down to a level that the essence of toleration and dialogue have given way to intolerance which has no response from an incompetent government. Indian politicians insist on exercising their right to govern, but are most reluctant to take responsibility for their follies. Today Indians are polarised and politicians are the most guilty for avoiding responsibility to govern and holding themselves accountable. It has become a joke that politicians who have willing failed to govern and who are destroying the democratic ideals of the nation, fool themselves that they are capable of bringing justice when they pull the wool by constituting special investigative teams to probe crimes , then order a judicial probe and finally, have the cases referred to CBI. This is the standard operating procedures of many present-day state and central governments. It is a standard practice that the investigating agencies produce some report that seek to nail some innocuous and small-time operatives while the big fishes are allowed to swim freely. The Padmavati film controversy has become the red herring of certain state governments who have grabbed the opportunity to trumpet warrior pride to divert attention from their failures. One such case is the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh where its chief minister Prithiviraj Chouhan has done the above and extricated himself, his family and political colleagues. Scams like Vyapam, cannot take place without direct or indirect political and administrative patronage. The CBI has chargesheeted 592 persons, mostly insignificant front-desk operators, in the five-year-old corruption case. It has also exposed the “engine-bogie” modus operandi of the examination racket where bribe-givers copied answer-sheets of hired bright students called ‘solvers’ to qualify in the medical entrance test for Madhya Pradesh colleges. These accused had also manipulated government’s quota in private institutions to secure seats for students who did not even appear in the entrance test. These interesting theories of the central investigating agency seem plausible. It is also to be noted that chairmen of three private medical colleges have been chargesheeted. It is among the biggest scams in recent times but thanks to the nationalistic and patriotic jingoism going on in India such scams continue to be buried underneath.

DailyDevotion The Secret of Spiritual Consistency God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ… —Galatians 6:14 When a person is newly born again, he seems inconsistent due to his unrelated emotions and the state of the external things or circumstances in his life. The apostle Paul had a strong and steady underlying consistency in his life. Consequently, he could let his external life change without internal distress because he was rooted and grounded in God. Most of us are not consistent spiritually because we are more concerned about being consistent externally. In the external expression of things, Paul lived in the basement, while his critics lived on the upper level. And these two levels do not begin to touch each other. But Paul’s consistency was down deep in the fundamentals. The great basis of his consistency was the agony of God in the redemption of the world, namely, the Cross of Christ. State your beliefs to yourself again. Get back to the foundation of the Cross of Christ, doing away with any belief not based on it. In secular history the Cross is an infinitesimally small thing, but from the biblical perspective it is of more importance than all the empires of the world. If we get away from dwelling on the tragedy of God on the Cross in our preaching, our preaching produces nothing. It will not transmit the energy of God to man; it may be interesting, but it will have no power. However, when we preach the Cross, the energy of God is released. “…it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.…we preach Christ crucified…” (1 Corinthians 1:21, 23).

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Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. ~ Marcus Aurelius

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SunDAY, November 26, 2017

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Article 371 (A) losing its credibility

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ime and again views on Article 371 (A) have been flushed in newspaper for different reasons on the merit and demerit for the Nagas. In this respect, with conviction the pioneers of this article did understand the uniqueness and rights of the Nagas thereby making it to become a special provision act in the constitution of India. The state and the Nagas has been enjoying special privilege because of the act and the reality is that so far this is the only concrete written act protecting the Naga customary practices recognised by the Indian law. Until such time as wish by the Nagas to have greater recognition and power to determine our own fate Article 371 (A) remains the foremost shield. Let us not deny the culture, tradition and customary practices of our forefathers which is one of the best unwritten forms of democracy system even acknowledged by the most advanced people, the British. The social set up in Naga society is such that, every member whether men, women or children is treated with respect and dignity. Men and women have their own responsibilities and support one another. Everyone plays their own part equally and independently which is the key to harmony within the family. There is no instance as such that Nagas practice class system, reservation or discrimination. The assignment is carried out on the basis of physical agility and the nature of work. To elevate better living condition equal opportunity should be given, if the person has the calibre to do the job irrespective of gender. In the midst of modernisation our life has become so engrossed in alien character that, we are losing the revered cultures once regarded the most priceless Naga heritage. In spite of the good values and truthfulness that is in Naga customary laws and practices we have already begun to undermine it as worthless and inapplicable in the present context of our society. In other word, Nagas have become so inclined to Indian law system and consider it to be the only justice appropriate though it is killing the essence of true traditional justice system which Nagas proudly profess to be our identity and history. But mind it; a person without identity is like a subject which has

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no dignity of its existence. Many human races are living pathetic life because they have completely lost their culture and are regarded as second rate citizen which should be a reminder to us that we may become one too. In recent times some learned people within the Naga society had expressed their views on Article 371 (A) which seems the special provision does not hold much ground for the Nagas concerning our rights, belief and practices. They voiced praises on the provision of the rights in other articles under the Indian constitution which are basically enacted just to suit the interest of the mainland people. But the fact is that, among all the articles under the Indian constitution Article 371 (A) is the one and only act which recognized and give the choice for the Nagas to govern ourselves in line with the Naga customary laws and procedures and the right to decide what is good for us. What is surprising is that the rights given to us under the article seems to be least bothered and by the Nagas alone. Subsequently, are we trying to project the Naga pioneers of the past that had visioned the need to protect us and our stand to the giant India to accept the distinct Naga way of life is wrong. I presume being human, the pioneers did have short comings but let me come straight it is because of their selflessness toward Naga an act of law. Nagas cannot afford to become self-seeking for the benefit of a certain group issue alone and suffer in the greater nucleus matters related to the whole society. Any individual right that is infringing upon the clause of Article 371 (A) and more importantly devalue Naga customary laws and procedures must not be encouraged until such time Naga people take decision to abandon our culture and tradition to embrace Indian customs. There is no reason to twist or misinterpret the article as the act is clear about the system of governance which are just and based on pure democracy. Let us be rational in thinking about the importance of our customs and revive. Rely on the legacy which is unsurpassed Naga identity and civilization. W. Kholie, GB, Chakesang Colony, Ward No. 1, Dimapur

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he Government of India and its people and the world should know that the Indo-Naga problem is not a Political issue causing a constitutional crisis in India by the Naga demand of Sovereignty or Independence from India. The fact of the Indo-Naga case is that Nagaland was not and is not Indian Territory. During the British rule some Naga territories were under the British administration. But it is on record that ‘No treaties or engagement had been made with any of the Naga tribes.’ The Nagas, therefore, asserted their inherent right to freedom for all the Nagas by submitting a memorandum to the Simon Commission in January 1929 requesting the withdrawing British Imperial power not to club the Nagas together with India with which the Nagas had no connection except through the British administration. Following this they affirmed their freedom by declaring their Independence on 14th August 1947, and a day after India was granted her Independence by the British on 15th August 1947. The declaration of the Naga Independence was officially conveyed to the UN and the British India Government by Telegram. Even after the declaration of our Naga Independence, the Naga National Council (NNC) sent out Good Will Missions to reach the Indian leadership to have mutual understanding for the future relation between the two nations. But they disregarded all these attempts with arrogant belittling attitudes by castigating our declaration of Independence as the work of a few educated Naga people. In order to prove to India and to the world the genuine love of their country and declaration of their Independence, the Nagas reaffirmed it by a voluntary Naga National Plebiscite in

1951, conducted by the Naga National Council (NNC) led by A.Z Phizo, the president of NNC with the result of 99.9 ‘/, for Independence. No form of coercion or threat was deployed by the Naga National Council, and Government of India was officially informed ahead and its representatives and observers were officially invited to authenticate this event and some Indian observers were there too. But in total disregard to this Historic Naga National Plebiscite, Govt. of India again brought her ballot boxes for the Nagas to vote in the first Indian General election in 1952 after her Independence. But the Nagas, in conformity with their National Plebiscite in 1951, maintained a firmed Naga National stand of total non-participation in this Indian General election without force or any form of coercion on the part of the Nagas. Though Ballot boxes were placed all over Nagaland, ‘not a single vote was cast and all the ballot boxes were taken back empty.’ The above events are evident enough that the Nagas had already become a Nation and not a Nation yet to be. In size and population India and Nagaland are incomparable but as nations they are equal like one man one vote in democracy regardless of their size. This is the very unique history of the Nagas. The denial of the Naga National right by India, therefore, is tantamount to the denial of the right of man and Nations and rape of democracy in the free world of which India is the largest. After the first Indian General election, Nehru’s regime at New Delhi started carrying out civil suppression and oppression against the Naga Civil Society and later sent in Indian Army in 1954, resulting in a full scale Military operation against Nagaland. Thus Indo-Naga war started. This is an act of aggres-

sion committed by newly Independent India on Independent Nagaland. Therefore, the Indo-Naga problem is the outcome of India’s act of waging war on Independent Nagaland by violating the Sovereignty of Nagaland. The war was brought to a halt only by the International bilateral Cease-fire of 1964 between Govt. of India and Federal Government of Nagaland. The Cease-fire agreement has been honored and respected by the Naga National Council(NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) and will continue to do so. We need the understanding and statesmanship of the common people of India to live in peace as two friendly neighbors. India the largest democratic country in the world, now striving for membership in the UN Security Council, and was also the acclaimed liberator of Bangladesh from Pakistan by discarding the UN Charter that ‘a member State will not dismember another member State’ and presently playing host to the exiled Govt. of Tibet, we trust Government of India will have the conscience and wisdom to let go her interference and occupation of Free Nagaland which will always seek and endeavor for friendly relation with all its neighbors in general and the Indian Government in particular. The Nagas, therefore, are one and united and will always be as we have shown the Government of India and the world by events cited above. So, India’s dilly and dallying with the present scenario is an anachronism in the context of the problem between the two Nations, India and Nagaland. Kolezo Chase, Spokesman, The Naga National Council Chedema Peace Camp, Nagaland

The Naga Saga (Part II)

eformation of Hohos: The exit of the three giants: ENPO, CNTC and NTC in the falls of 2016, from the Naga Hoho is no miscarriage given the congest symptoms exhibited opposing proliferation of the larger Naga interest. Apex body such as the Naga Hoho should have exhibited maturity and impartiality in its functions and diplomacy. When the whole concept of the body is to be compromised under a certain section of proponents for whatever agenda whilst not indulging to consider the reality of perspectives that differed and had but only enhanced towards the legitimate call, how relevance is it now of the concept to be in dark and hinder a call; a clarion one that reciprocates our current disunity. The body itself is not relevant if the root has struck deep but the concept should be enacted for this purpose. And for that, with regard to the present context, the Apex bodies that truly represents the interest of Nagaland, should coordinate even more than before with each other, and enliven the concept of Naga unity under the fold and nexus of the tribal Hohos. The members in the Hohos should also see to it to include educated and sensible, young and matured who are well enriched with the way the world works in contemporary times to encompass the intellectual requirements requisite for a civilization to flourish. The Hohos has a responsibility to shoulder the interest of the Nagas at such crucial times, to represent the collective voice of the Nagas especially when the section of people who having usurped a recognition of sake they proclaim legit remain adamant and assuming nom de guerre posing as genuine. It is for certain that the Nagas of Nagaland who for many decades has been suppressed, unlike our forefathers just some three scores back, by forces external and internal, has but awoke from a regressed slumber and has

only never been more sure of the adversaries that pose as a stumbling wall from the direction we all foresee and are exhilarated to embark upon. However as the movement caught the whole lot by surprise, we are today scattered by the phantom of agony and despair inflicted in our way of life by enormous transgression that enmeshed over parallel manifold of factors, in a series of chain of events. Thus, the Nagas today require a platform that postures the collective yearning and desire we all had long longed, so that our silenced voice would no more ring trapped inside our confused minds but impact out in the natural world and manifest itself into progress—we have for eons deferred. Contemporary political reference: Our politics has always been democratic and the Plebiscite of 1951 reaffirmed our democratic stance, even though the newly independent India dismissed to acknowledge our independence – as such was the perception of the leaders back in those old days. Our inherent democratic independence is not a case of secession—to be snatched and ensnared by any elements, be it foreign or internal. The secession we witnessed was of the emergence of many groups and the aspiration they all professed to bear for the people, be it in nationalistic or regional ground. Thus, the foundations laid down by our foremost political pioneers and explorers like A Z Phizo, T Sakhrie, Scato Swu, Mowu etc. to name a few, who never found it in their hearts to dampen their spirits even when all odds seemed to favor against them, would always be enshrined as a cornerstone for people oriented political aspiration, in the history of Naga. It is because of their pledge for a free Nagaland and freedom of all folds for the people to reap, has kindled the flame in the heart and minds of the generations of Nagas that preceded their own time

inheriting their legacy. While in the contemporary nature of politics, we hold steadfast of the principles our predecessors charted and has but only evolved along the way with the rest of the world even though it may be alluring to succumb to the merits of the conventional ideologies of post First and Second World War. The law we seek is not to be devoid of reason, to surrender our rights to inscribed rules and regulations without an in-depth of logic. Today in this diverse reality of cultures and ethos, as a human, we should also be tolerant with the diversification and resonate with rational secular law. Even the Christian doctrine does not teach us to be biased and prejudiced. That is not law, if it embodies bias and discrimination. It is blasphemy towards the religion and the omnipresent Judail God, also known as Jehovah in Christianity and Yahweh in Judaism, if in the name of religion our personal and economic liberty and freedom is to be snatched – from a realist point of view. The Nagas are not irrational and do not exclude reason to hinder justice. To obstruct our natural inherent rights in the name of religion is a deception of degree that we have all accounted during the medieval times in Europe. We know and comprehend the anomalies of ideas and beliefs in our arguments, which is why our common sense guides us to co-exist in harmony with any section of human creed, from far and near. Democracy has prevailed in any section of the world, from an oppressed and deprived ordinary citizen, to the notion of equality. What we are is we’re all the same. The poor are poor because of the rich and the rich are rich because of the poor; likewise, the powers are so because of the powerless and vice versa. There are reasons in every space, every time, and this fact cannot be ignored. Democracy is defined as a

government of the people, by the people and for the people. True democracy is perpetual continuity of progress. The US of America has three branches of government namely: the executive, the judicial and the legislative. The three branches checks and monitor each other consistently so that there are no irregularities in laws to check the powers, both in the house and bureaucracy. Since we are in dire need for growth in development, to be sustained from the grass root level, we require of a new and reliable structure for the upcoming. A true elite democracy could be for an entity of three that cross-check and scrutinize each one so that there are no obstruction to progress and transparency. Educated sensible class/elite intellectuals, elected representatives and the people, where the sensible class would check, guide and direct the representatives who would administer and manage the developmental projects, who in turn would be conditionally transparent and monitored, and approached before the people committee in its legislation and executions. Such amount of cohesion would ensure a productive and progressive society, in a tiny state such as ours. The components would be no other than the people themselves. A democracy of elite nature would not succumb to any prejudices, bias, nepotism etc. but would offer a fair ply to every citizen with equal rights and opportunity. Conclusion: We have today at hand problems of great magnitude in every aspect of our society and unless the people mutually accept to solve it one step at a time or simultaneously, in due time, these problems which have already trampled our every aspect of life, would smite us underneath it never to break free from the bound. The calling is now and every citizens need to address it to one another that we have had enough of all the problems that has enslaved us and that

we should think and choose the right direction which exist in each of our subconscious that we need to dig in. Being civil and sensible doesn’t mean succumbing to bias and discrimination of any force. It is about being more human but all the while we should not let men of less reason, bias and authority centered to deprive us of our rights. Our political pioneers did not gave up on justice but decided to establish their rights in moderate and civilized way by holding the Plebiscite of 1951. Even in the contemporary era, the incident of Mukhalimi and the ULB fiasco, where ordinary citizens

laid down their lives in the belief that their contribution would one day awaken the citizens to realize that there is no justice in our way of life, and if it has to be a life to be paid for the justice to resonate, they had and would lay it down if they had as much life. We know exactly where we are all heading and no one can delude us where we are not. The problems are for us to solve if we are to free ourselves from it. And in times of doubt, our brave brothers stand beside us chickens and we are proud of them. Liberal Democratic People of Nagaland

Reader’s Post

Together we can do wonders

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Villagers have started working on the deplorable roads conditions as government miserably failed to maintain the road. Citizens of Tamkoang, Yongkhao and Wangshu villages under Tobu sub-division started repairing the PWD road between Tobu Town and ITC Pangsha that covers eight villages which was left unattended by the government of Nagaland for many years. Though many projects and schemes were implemented to maintain the road, the villagers are yet to witness any successful implementation despite the contractors withdrawing the bills. Being the only life line road that connects with the Tobu headquarter and the outside world, public have faced untold hardships. With the cooperation from the three village councils, some amount of MGNREGA non- wages fund were diverted to purchase bolder and to meet other expenses. Along with this, villagers hired one excavator for a month and started picking up their own tools to work with commitment till the road had turned motorable even for 4x4 vehicles. And under the Tamkoang council, citizens had tirelessly worked for a week under its jurisdiction by filling up the road with bolder after which the same work will be followed up by the neighbouring villages engaged in this major development. In addition to these sufferings, problems like poor mobile networks, electricity, health issues, poor banking facilities, unstandardized education systems and many more have added miseries to the villagers. Since Nagaland attained statehood, people have been waiting eagerly for decades that one day development will knock our doors. However, the citizens are compelled to live in the stone stage compared to other places. Though we regret to share our grievances, we still linger our hopes that the state government will not remain deaf and dumb as always but will look into our grievances at the earliest. Individual can do little but together we can do wonders. Thongo Kheanpong

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 sunday, november 26, 2017

HM pitches for greater Centre-state cooperation Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, NOV 25 (NPN): Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh on Saturday called upon the states to promote the spirit of cooperation with greater zest and zeal with the Centre in order to arrive at a consensus on complex issues. Addressing the 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of Inter-State Council (ISC) here, Rajnath Singh said that Central government had taken number of steps in recent years to promote cooperative federalism. He also expressed satisfaction that the InterState Council and its Standing Committee have been rejuvenated. He said that the periodical meetings of the Standing Committee are convened to lend speed and purpose to the process of harmonizing Centre-State relations. Expressing satisfaction over regular and

periodical meetings of zonal councils, he said the government’s effort was to see at least one meeting of all these are held annually. Singh said important State-to-State and CentreState issues that are raised at these meetings find resolution. In 2015 such 82 issues were resolved and 140 issues were resolved in 2016, he added. The Standing Committee, at its meeting, considered 118 recommendations contained in Volumes III, IV and V of the Punchchi Commission and also finalised its recommendations. Volumes-VI and VII would be discussed during the next meeting of the Standing Committee. Singh said that the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Punchhi Commission’s report would then be placed before the ISC, headed by the Prime Minister. The subjects discussed at the meeting included-- matters

related to financial transfers from the Centre to the States, Goods and Services Tax, Structure and devolution of functions to local bodies, district planning, special provisions for Fifth and Sixth Scheduled Areas, maintenance of communal harmony, deployment of central forces, migration issues, Police reforms, criminal justice system and other internal security issues. It may be mentioned that the Punchhi Commission was set up by the Centre in 2005 under the chairmanship former Chief Justice of India, Madan Mohan Punchhi. The commission had submitted its report in 2010 containing 273 recommendations in seven volumes. During the 11th meeting of the ISC held on April 9, 2017, after a gap of 11 years, ISC had discussed 69 recommendations of the Punchhi Commission relating to the Constitu-

tional provisions on various subjects such as the role of Governors, the InterState Council, assent to bills passed by Legislative Assemblies etc. “The convening of the Standing Committee meetings twice in the same year reflects the importance attached to the promotion of harmonious Centre-State relations,” Singh stated. The meeting of was attended by the Union Finance minister, Arun Jaitley; Social Justice and Empowerment minister, Thaawar Chand Gehlot; chief ministers-- Dr Raman Singh (Chhattisgarh), Naveen Patnaik (Odisha), Vasundhara Raje Scindia (Rajasthan) and Manik Sarkar (Tripura) as members. Union Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Minister of State for Urban Development, Hardeep S Puri were present as special invitees. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh were represented by their ministers.

GST should be fixed at 18%: Amit Mitra CM inaugurates state guest... against the GST saying that they were not ready for it, it went ahead with the new tax regime and now traders were unable to file returns due to various technical complexities. “We told the central government not to launch GST on July 1, 2017,” Mitra said. “I am unhappy to say that the Centre has shortfall of approximately Rs 65,000 crore in last three months and states of around Rs 30,000 crore,” Mitra said. He added that about close to Rs one lakh crore of “expected protected fund” has already been lost in past three months.

(From p-1) “I am sure the stress and strain, the Nagaland House officials and staff had to undergo, during the past one decade in providing proper accommodation to visitors from Nagaland will be a thing of the past,” he stated. It may be mentioned that the project was envisaged and sanctioned in March 2007, but the actual construction could commence only in October 2010 after securing funds from HUDCO and obtaining obligatory clearance from authorities like the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporation Delhi (MCD), BSES, Delhi Jal Board, etc. “It was only after securing loans from HUDCO that this long awaited dream could be accomplished,” the chief minister recalled. The newly inaugurated building was constructed by M/s Confoss Constructions while the architectural designs were devised by M/s DK & Associates (Architects).

‘Padmavati’ row: Country-wide protest by movie industries today M u m b a i , N OV 2 5 (AGENCIES): As a mark of solidarity with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversy-hit Padmavati, hundreds of industry persons — from filmmakers to workers — across the country have announced a 15-minute blackout on Sunday. The Indian Films and TV Directors’ Association (IFTDA), along with 19 other bodies of the film and television industry from across the country will stop shooting for 15 minutes as a mark of protecting the right to freedom of expression of those in the creative field. Organisations such as Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Western India Cinematographers Association, Screen Writers Association, The Film and Television Producers Guild of India Limited, Association of Voice Artistes, Cine Costume & Make-up Artiste and Hair Dressers Association, Cine Singer Association, Movie Stunt Artistes Association, among others, will participate in the protest called “Main Azaad Hoon?” (Am I free?) at Film City here, starting at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday. “Over 600-700 people from the entire film industry in India from filmmakers to writers, workers, make-up men will come together in support of Padmavati. All shoots across India will be halted from 4.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Through this protest we are trying to say ‘Let us know

Through this protest we are trying to say ‘Let us know — Are we free people, are we living in a democratic country,’ filmmaker and IFTDA convenor, Ashoke Pandit said.

— Are we free people? Are we living in a democratic country?’” filmmaker and IFTDA convenor, Ashoke Pandit said. Padmavati has been facing the ire of various Rajput groups and political leaders, who have accused the director of “distorting historical facts”. Referring to the country-wide agitation against the film, Pandit said if a “great filmmaker” like Bhansali can be threatened for exercising creative freedom, it can happen with anyone in the fraternity. “We are creators of cinema... art. We are educators, we contribute towards the betterment of the country. There are stars supporting various causes (of the government). We stand by them, whenever there is a need. We are hurt with what is happening with Padmavati, we are (being) ill-treated, we feel we are living like orphans in this country,” he says.

Last week, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the release of Padmavati, with Delhi High Court following suit on Friday. Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States such as Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have called for a ban against the movie. Commenting on the same, Pandit said: “We are not fighting against any particular person. The judiciary has passed some orders but nothing has been done. How can a Chief Minister ban a film without even watching it?” He added everyone present at the venue will pay tributes to the martyrs in 26/11 terror attacks, before the protest begins. Featuring Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh, Padmavati was set to be released on December 1. The makers of the film will announce a revised date after clearance from the CBFC.

Kerala ‘love jihad’ case: Hadiya denies forced conversion KOCHI, Nov 25 (AGENCIES): Hadiya alias Akhila, who is on her way to Delhi to appear before the Supreme Court, told reporters at the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) that no one forced her into marrying Shefin Jahan. “I want to go with my husband. Nobody forced me to convert,” Hadiya, who will be produced before the apex court on November 27, told reporters gathered outside the airport. The Kerala high court had in May annulled the marriage of Hadiya and Shefin Jahan which took place in December 2016. Jahan then approached the Supreme Court challenging the high court order. The apex court in turn referred the investigation to the NIA. Hadiya is now being escorted by the police to Delhi along with her father Asokan, who was directed by the top court to produce her before it on November 27. National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing into the Hadiya case had again recorded her statements last week. The central agency had officially taken over the case, re-registering it at NIA court in Kochi on August 18. Hadiya had been staying at her friend Jaseena’s residence after returning from Salem, where she was studying for BHMS. Ashokan’s complaint had alleged that Aboobacker, father of Jaseena, persuaded Hadiya into embracing Islam.

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New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS): West Bengal on Saturday sought fixing of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 18 per cent on all goods except tobacco and luxury items bringing it down from the present level of 28 per cent. West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra told the media here that the launching of the GST in a hurry led to a loss of nearly Rs one lakh crore for the Centre and the states put together. Speaking at an event at the International Trade Fair here, Mitra said that despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warning the Centre

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VACANCY Montessari Trained Teacher DP-12316

For a Small School in a Village in Dimapur Area. Phone : 9856052302, 8575024702

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Montessori Teacher Wanted

ITIKI MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Entrepreneurs Associates (EA) and group of social ventures invites motivated and dynamic young professionals to apply for the following positions at its head office in Kohima Post

Eligibility

Secretarial Assistant

Contact : 9856625141, 8575726328, 8837204396

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HR Manager  Preferably MBA or Masters degree  At least 2 years work experience in HR position  Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills with high ethical values

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Criteria B.A Graduate Interview on Tuesday 28th Nov. 2017 at Itiki Premises at 1.30 P.M onwards Next to Darogapathar Ao Church, Darogapathar

Nichols-Roy Bible College, Sohryngkham (Shillong)

Invites application for the following courses for the Academic Year 2018-2019. Programmes During

 Graduate in any field with fluency in English  Computer knowledge with MS Word and Excel  Excellent Communication Skills

Competitive salary packages offered based on qualifications and work experience. Interested candidates meeting the above criteria can send their detailed CV’s with a covering letter addressed to the CEO by email to eanagaland.hr@gmail.com or submit it at the head office; PWD Junction, Next to traffic police point, Kohima between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on or before 15th December 2017. Contact +91 764 100 8033 for more info. K-3893

Medium of Instruction

Eligilbility

B.Th

3 Years

English

Dip.Th./10+2 or Equivalent

M.Div.

3 Years

English

B.Th./Bacheor Degree from any recognized College/University

M.Div. Upgraders

2 Years

English

B.Th. (ATA) with minimum 60%

Date and Place for Entrance Examination 1. 13th December 2017 : NBC Campus, Sohryngkham (Shillong) 2. 9th - 10th May 2018 : NBC Campus, Sohryngkham (Shillong) For application form and application details, log on to www.chogmai.org/nbc Contact us at : +91-9862528545/+91-7005487924 Email : academicdeannbc@yahoo.com, nbc92@yahoo.com

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VACANCY 1. English Teacher 2. Pol. Science 3. Education 4. Science 5. Hindi 6. Computer 7. Girls Warden

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Experienced hands preferred Application with resume and Xerox copies of the supporting documents should reach the undersigned before 7th December 2017. Contact : 9436609726/9402830655 DP-12232

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KAKURO

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No. 3325 Yesterday’s solution No. 3324

No. 2351 Yesterday’s solution No. 2350

Area Approx 8,600 sq. ft. Ph. No. 7005202837

Ph. No. : 8732004599

FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

Land with 300 Rubber Plant

at United North Block 'A' Burma Camp

Six years old Located : Old Ralan 10 Bighas (Hill) Price : Rs. 3.3 Lakhs (Nego) Mobile No : 9862974147 9856187509 DP-12303

RESIDENTAL PLOT

Location :

Location :

Down 1 Ring up about one garden shrub (5) 2 Duck finding meal on lake (4) 3 Queue to see railway being repaired? (4,2) 4 Fee for a servant (8) 5 Arrive holding container to join together (7) 6 Holly, perhaps, always caring for the environment (9) 9 Country people have time to make a declaration (9) 12 To retain order, attack vigorously (4,4) 14 For slimmers, food almost tasteless, initially, and costing nothing (3-4) 16 A rogue Clara’s reformed (6) 19 Portents some women scorn (5) 20 Coin once held by Indian nabobs? (4)

Area : 20,000 sq. ft. Contact : 7085058736

LAND FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE Padumpukhuri near Highway

Area : Plots available from 8 lakhs & above Contact : 8119988333 9089895104

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Location :

Bamunpukhuri B

Area : Plots available from 2.5 Lakhs onwards Price : Rs. 105 per sq. ft.

Contact : 9436622166 8974509536

POSTPONEMENT OF RAFFLE DRAW OF LONGJAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Postponement of raffle draw of Longjang Baptist Church (in aid of Pastor’s residence) which is to be drawn on 01/12/2017 has been postponed to 01/05/2018 due to unavoidable circumstances. All the terms and conditions remain same. Pongertoshi Committee Convenor, Longjang Baptist Church

Hotel Travelodge OPP. WAR CEMETERY, GATE KOHIMA

Authentic Naga Food DP-12324

at

Chumukedima Village Area Near Brick Factory Area : 32000 sq. ft. @ Rs. 50/- per sq. ft. (Nego) Contact No : 9089041195

near Govt. Middle School

LAND FOR SALE MEASURING, 110x110 Sqft’ HALF NAGARJAN, (PRIME LOCATION) BEHIND SPIRIT OF FAITH CHURCH, HALF NAGARJAN OPPOSITE THE LAWN TENNIS COURT 12 MINUTES WALK TO HONG KONG MARKET AND RAILWAY STATION FROM THE BACKYARD TWO ASSAM TYPE BAMBOO STORE-HOUSE AND FOUR (4) BRICK BUILDING WITH SAPERATE KITCHEN AND TOILET/BATHROOM BRICK FENCE OF 41/2 LENGTH WITH ELEGANT SECURE GATE. IDEAL FOR ESTABLISHING MONTESSORI SCHOOL WITH SUFFICIENT SPACE. FIRST-COME-FIRST BASIS (NO BROKER) RS. 56,00,000/- (FIFTY SIX LAKH ONLY) SLIGHTLY NEGOTIABLE ON GENUINE REASON. CONTACT NO. 9436078459/8787795853/8974236219 CAFE/CHINESE RESTAURANT FOR SALE IN A PRIME LOCATION AT REASONABLE PRICE NEAR TINPATI JUNCTION- OPPOSITE TO MARUTI SHOW ROOM & REPUTED ACU CLINIC & THERAPY CENTRE. REASON FOR SALE: FULLY OCCUPIED WITH OTHER ENGAGEMENTS. (M) : 8131090919/8974236219 Metsen Society, Nagaland updated till 2017 for sale K-3853

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LAND FOR SALE

OPENING – 30.11.2017 Contact Nos : 8415086498 8732886894

1. Aiko Greens, Jorpukhri, Purana Bazar, Dimapur- 10 acre lush green area with three water bodies, kitchen, toilet, water supply and generator available for outdoor events. Phone 7005129114. Ili-ah Tree House Family Restaurant, Aiko Greens open on Tuesday to Friday 1200 hrs to 10 pm and Saturday/Sunday 1200 hrs to 11pm. Contact : 9077001201. 2. 1500 sq. ft. Commercial Space available on the first floor of Aiko building, opp Naga Shopping Arcade, Nagarjan, Dimapur- suitable for office- rent negotiable. Phone: 7005578430 3. Stone Crusher( Installed at Aiko Green-brand new) for sale - rate negotiable. Phone 7005578430 DC-2819

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FOR SALE Eon Sportz, Model 2012 Tip Top Condition Price : Rs. 2.20 Lakhs Slightly Negotiable Ph. No. : 9436079269

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Location :

Contact No : 8575625417

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Hatigarh, Bokajan

TOLUVI

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RESIDENTAL PLOT

1½ Bighas (Approx) @ 120 per sq. ft.

Burma Camp

Across 1 There’s not much music in the capital of Arkansas (6,4) 7 Rogue at home behind house (7) 8 Curry and Rice? (4) 10 Contest in which reversing vehicle gains a point (4) 11 Boxer dog is lit badly (8) 13 Fliers flapping arms (6) 15 Be sorry for soldiers cooped up (6) 17 Everlasting cross inside or outside (8) 18 Vote against Marines standard (4) 21 Scattered rain in the country (4) 22 Care for business (7) 23 No renewals, perhaps, in a Lousiana city (3.7)

Behind Airport 6000/12000 sq. ft. @ Price : 110/- per sq. ft. No filling required. Slightly Negotiable Contact : 9615186127 DP-12272 9615774112

LAND FOR SALE at

Area : 5,100 sq. ft. Contact : 8729878585 economy,” he said. In the last one year, he said, money flow into insurance, mutual fund and IPOs has increased. “Anonymous cash is becoming a greater part of the formal economy. It is important that we nudge people into how they spend their money,” he said. On SBI, he said the lender accounts for 20-25 per cent of all banking activity and is one of the largest banks in world after amalgamation with subsidiaries.

LAND FOR SALE

with Semi-Pucca House Measuring 30 x 60 sq. ft. Price : (Negotiable), No Broker Contact : 7640093212 9774289396 DP-12312

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Arun Jaitley

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1. BODY SPA THERAPIST.

FOR SALE R15 YAMAHA

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No. 8706 Yesterday’s solution No. 8705

Road Attached, Area : 70 x 70 Price : 42 Lakhs (Slightly Negotiable) Only genuine buyers may contact : 7005225230

(SALON) with Resume (27/11/2017)

SALE

Dimapur Town Area, Patta Land, @ Nepali Kashiram

URGENTLY REQUIRED

AS-Regd. Model : 2016 Rs. 80,000 (Slight Nego) Ph. No. : 7421081231/9774770783

FOR SALE Honda Civic (2006) Top Model Rs. 1.5 lakhs (Nego) Ph. No. : 8415833282

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Crossword

Below Don Bosco School Area Kohima

lifestyle and banking digital platform YONO. Signalling a boost to investor sentiments last week, US agency Moody’s Investor Service upgraded India’s sovereign rating to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade of Baa3 after 14 years, while changing the outlook to stable from positive, and said its upgrade was based on the Indian government’s “wide-ranging programme of economic and institutional reforms”. “If you see the overall business environment in India and the reforms undertaken in recent years, a rating upgrade was long overdue and Moody’s have done so,” said the chairman of the largest Indian lender.

URGENT SALE MARUTI 800

Year : 2003, 2004 Model : Euro 2 Price Negotiable

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Kohima, Nov 25 (NPN): Hexagon Geospatial, one of world largest geospatial technology company, held its first ever user conference in Nagaland at hotel de Oriental Grand, Kohima along with their local partner Smart Techies Service, Kohima on November 23. Around 75 officials from 25 departments and private companies attended the conference including

NEW DELHI, Nov 25 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said India is at present passing through a stage that will in future be recognised as a phase of fast formalisation of the economy. Speaking at a State Bank of India (SBI) event here, he said India is seeing “the replacement of a cash dominated economy with a more formal and digitised economy. One of the great changes will be the way India spends its money”. The move towards digitisation was expedited post demonetisation of higher denomination currency notes, he said. “Today we are passing through a changing process for the Indian economy. Ten to twenty years later when the era is written about, it will be talked of as a phase with much faster formalisation of the

LAND FOR SALE

NEW DELHI, Nov 25 (IANS): Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) refusal to upgrade India’s sovereign ratings will have no major impact on the country’s creditworthiness, state-run State Bank of India (SBI) said on Friday. Earlier in the day, the American rating maintained status quo on India’s soveriegn rating at BBB- with a stable outlook, a development that comes a week after Moody’s did an upgrade. “That S&P did not upgrade India’s sovereign rating will have no impact on the country’s economic prospects. In fact, just last week Moody’s has upgraded the sovereign rating,” staterun SBI’s Chairman Rajnish Kumar told reporters here on the sidelines of the launch of SBI’s integrated

Ph : 8837331013/9089351949

URGENT FOR SALE ALTO KIOB VXI

Kohima Regd. with Insurance Central Locking System, Music System Km 37772 done, Model : 2012 Dec. Price Rs. 2.50 Lakhs Negotiable Contact : 9615330100

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Correspondent

MUM B AI , N o v 2 5 (Agencies): In the days after demonetisation, thousands handled their hidden cash by dumping the currency in banks, filing a revised income-tax return, and forking out a little over 30% tax for the extra cash that was deposited. This, they believed, was a neat way to take care of the cash and keep tax officers at bay. But things may turn out differently. On Friday, the government told all tax offices to accept only those revised tax returns where there is a “bona fide inadvertent error” or “a mistake” on part of the assessee. If inquiries indicate any dubious manipulation to legitimise undisclosed cash deposit, then an assessee should be taxed at a much higher rate under the anti-abuse provisions of the law.

India passing through fast formalisation of economy: FM

New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI): Gold prices fell further by Rs 75 to Rs 30,450 per 10 grams at the bullion market Saturday in tandem with a weakening global trend amid sluggish demand from local jewellers. Silver also dropped by Rs 200 to Rs 40,300 per kg due to reduced offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said besides weak trend overseas, fading demand from local jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels at the domestic spot markets mainly kept pressure on gold prices. Globally, gold fell 0.21 per cent to USD 1,287.90 an ounce and silver by 0.35 per cent to USD 17.01 an ounce in New York in yesterday’s trade.

FOR SALE

ALTO LXI

Model : 2008, KM : 38000 Price : 165000

ALTO 800 LXI 2012

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Dwaipayan Dighal. (NP)

officials from Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Deputy General Manager of Hexagon Geospatial, Dwaipayan Dighal highlighted the roles played by the company in various government development projects across India during its 27 years of existence in the country. While stating that geospatial software is reliable and first and only OEM in India, Dighal said the software provides public safety and security, solutions for police and law enforcement, fire and rescue, ambulance and EMS and multi-agency. Member secretary, Nagaland Science and Technology, Dr. Zavei Hiese gave a brief background about state remote sensing cell set-up under the department of science and technology in 1986 and set up of national remote sensing centre.

Growth and Investment Performance Analysis’. The state government must focus on upskilling the people thereby making them more employable as that would help deal with challenges of growing migration to greener pastures in search of jobs, he added. Uttarakhand’s economy has grown at 7.1 per cent CAGR between FY12 and FY17, higher than the national average of 6.9 per cent clocked during the same period, he said. Though agriculture and allied activities is the mainstay of over 51 per cent of the state’s total workforce as per Census 2011, the sector’s contribution to its economy declined from 12.3 per cent in FY12 to 8.9 per cent in FY17. The contribution of industrial sector to Uttarakhand’s economy has remained at about 52 per cent during both FY12 and FY17, but the state has topped in terms industrial sector growth by clocking a CAGR of 7.3 per cent during the period.

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Hexagon geospatial holds 1st conference in Nagaland

All revised I-T returns post note ban under lens

Dehradun, Nov 25 (PTI): Industry body Assocham Saturday urged the Uttarakhand government to form a special investment monitoring task force to ensure timely and effective implementation of projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore. “Speeding up implementation of projects through target setting must be the mandate and the chief minister should immediately constitute a committee of senior ministers and bureaucrats to oversee pace of projects’ implementation and address environmental, land acquisition and other related issues...,” Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said while addressing a press conference here. “The state should accord more importance to implementing investment intentions as even if about half of these get implemented, it would help create 30,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state in the next five years,” Rawat said. He also released an Assocham study titled ‘Uttarakhand: Economic

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and made-ups from India. Under the MEIS scheme, the commerce ministry gives duty benefits to several products. It provides duty benefits at 2 per cent, 3 per cent and 5 per cent depending upon the product and country. The DGFT said the rates for incentives under MEIS for two subsectors of textiles industry -- readymade garments and madeups -- have been enhanced to 4 per cent of value of exports with effect from November 1 till June 30 next year. As a result, the estimated annual incentives will be Rs 1,143.15 crore for 2017-18 and Rs 685.89 crore for 2018-19, the commerce ministry said in a statement. Commenting on the measures, H K L Magu, Vice Chairman of AEPC, said the garment exporters’ body has been demanding the increase in rates of MEIS along with RoSL and duty drawback from a long time.

Assocham suggests panel to Gold stays weak Lack of S&P upgrade monitor project implementation on global cues, will not impact India: SBI muted demand

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RoSL are up to a maximum of 1.70 per cent for cotton garments, 1.25 per cent for MMF, silk and woolen garments and 1.48 per cent for apparel of blends. The ministry said the notification of post-GST RoSL rates for rebate of state levies/taxes is in pursuance of the decision of the government to boost exports and employment generation in the labour intensive textiles and apparel sector. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has enhanced rates for garments and made-ups to 4 per cent of value of exports from 2 per cent under MEIS. New MEIS rates are effective from November 1. “Announcement on post-GST rates of RoSL will be effective from 1 Oct 2017. Post-GST rates for remission of state levies/ taxes will boost exports of garments & made-ups,” Irani tweeted. In another tweet, the minister said the enhanced MEIS rates will further boost exports of garments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI): The government has announced the post-GST rates for claiming rebate of state taxes under the scheme for Remission of State Levies (RoSL) on exports of readymade garments and made-ups, in a bid to support the outward shipments. The government has also doubled the rates for incentives under an export promotion scheme - MEIS to 4 per cent for readymade garments and made-ups. In a series of tweets, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said post-GST rates for remission of state levies/taxes and Enhanced Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) rates will boost exports of garments and made-ups. Garment exporters’ body AEPC said the increase in MEIS rates will help in the fulfilment of orders for the Christmas festival as it will help in unblocking the blocked capital. In a release, the textiles ministry said post-GST rates of

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, November 26, 2017

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Government announces measures to boost exports

business

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KM : 30.000, Price : 2,15,000/Ph. No. : 8014616896

LOST NOTICE

I, Miss Tumei Konyak am applying for a duplicate copy of HSLC Passed Certificate as I have lost it. Name : Ms. Tumei Konyak F/Name : Ano Konyak M/Name : Ahai Konyak Regd. No : 0002920 Roll No : 1240353 School : Holy Angels' School, Tizit Town Year : 2012 DP-12315 K Y M C


international

Nagaland Post, Dimapur sunday, November 26, 2017

Egypt massacre toll 305; Prez vows forceful response

CAIRO, Nov 25 (AGENCIES): Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond forcefully after attackers killed at least 305 worshippers in a packed mosque in restive North Sinai province, the country’s deadliest attack in recent memory. Al-Sisi declared three days of mourning would begin on Saturday, the day after the gun and bomb assault on the Rawda mosque, roughly 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of the North Sinai capital of El-Arish. In a televised speech the president pledged to “respond with brutal force”, adding that “the army and police will avenge our martyrs and return security and stability with force in the coming short period”. Several hours later Egyptian air force jets destroyed vehicles used in the attack and “terrorist” locations where weapons and ammunition were stocked, an army spokesman said. Witnesses said assailants had surrounded the mosque with all-terrain vehicles and detonated a bomb. They then mowed down panicked worshippers as they tried to flee and used congregants’ vehicles they had set alight to block routes to the mosque. The state prosecutor’s office

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

said in a statement that 235 people were killed and 109 wounded in the attack, the scale of which is unprec-

edented in a four-year insurgency by Islamist extremist groups. AFP photographs of the scene indicated that children were among the dead. World leaders condemned the attack. US President Donald Trump condemned on Twitter the “horrible and cowardly terrorist attack on innocent and defenceless worshippers”. The grand imam of

Cairo’s Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, con demned “in the strongest terms this barbaric terrorist attack”. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bloodshed. The Islamic State group’s Egypt branch has killed hundreds of policemen and soldiers, and also civilians accused of working with the authorities, in attacks in the north of the

Sinai peninsula. They have also targeted followers of the mystical Sufi branch of Sunni Islam as well as Christians. A tribal leader and head of a Bedouin militia that fights IS told AFP that the mosque is known as a place where Sufis gather. The Islamic State group shares the puritan Salafi view that Sufis are heretics for seeking the intercession of saints.

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Rohingyas to stay in make-shift camps after returning to Myanmar Dhaka, Nov 25 (AGENCIES): Rohingya refugees who return to Myanmar following a Bangladesh-Myanmar repatriation agreement will initially have to live in temporary shelters or camps. “Primarily, they will be kept at temporary shelters or arrangements for a limited time,” Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.H. Mahmood Ali told reporters in Dhaka

on Saturday. The United Nations says 620,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since August and now live in squalor in the world’s largest refugee camp after a military crackdown in Myanmar that the United Nations and Washington said clearly constituted “ethnic cleansing”. Bangladesh and Myanmar signed the repatriation agreement on Thursday pav-

ing the way for an “earliest return” of the Rohingya refugees, according to the deal, which Dhaka released on Saturday. Under the agreement, Myanmar “would restore normalcy in Northern Rakhine [State] and to encourage those who had left Myanmar to return voluntarily and safely to their own households” or “to a safe and secure place nearest to it of their choice”.

Zimbabwe court says military takeover was legal H A R A R E , N ov 2 5 (AGENCIES): A Zimbabwe High Court has ruled that the military takeover that led to Robert Mugabe’s ousting was legal, raising immediate concerns about judicial independence under the country’s new administration. Army chiefs put military vehicles on the streets of Harare and placed veteran leader Mugabe, 93, under house arrest, before he resigned on Tuesday. M a ny Zim ba bwe ans celebrated the end of Mugabe’s 37-year rule, but fear the new government under President Emmerson Mnangagwa could also be an authoritarian regime. “Actions by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to stop the usurping of power by those close to former president Robert Mugabe are constitutional,” staterun ZBC media on Saturday reported the court as saying. In an apparent reference to Mugabe’s wife Grace and her supporters, it said the court ruled Friday that the takeover was “to ensure the nonelected individuals do not exercise powers that can only be exercised by (those) elected”. Grace was alleged to have positioned herself to be Mugabe’s chosen successor, prompting the military to intervene and usher in their preferred candidate Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa was sworn in on Friday, vowing sweeping changes and moves to attract foreign investment to revive the moribund economy. He also used his inauguration speech to pay tribute to the increasingly frail Mugabe, describing him as one of the “founding fathers of our nation”. Regd. No : 2486/2017

DECLARATION

Date : 24.11.17

I, Shri. Kavito Sumi, aged about 53 years, son of Khakhu Sumi, resident of H/No. 48, Medical Colony, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly declare and affirm as under:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and permanent resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That I am a Government Servant by profession, working under Health & Family Welfare, Zunheboto, Nagaland. 3. That since July 2015 I am living separately from my ex-wife Smti. Helika. 4. That I shall not be held responsible and accountable for any financial liabilities accrued by her and she cannot claim my pension benefits in the near future. 5. That this declaration is sworn to declare that I am living separately from my ex-wife, Smti. Helika and I shall not be held responsible and accountable for any financial liabilities accrued by her. Verification: I verify that the statements made in para 1-5 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing material is concealed therein. DECLARANT Solemnly affirmed before me on 24th day of Nov. 2017 DP-12297 NOTARY PUBLIC

Regd. No. 7839/2017

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 08/11/2017

I, Mrs. TIALILA, D/o. Lt. Chubatemsu, presently residing at H/No. 20, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and resident of the above mentioned address. 2. That, I use my name in various ways and is entered and recorded in several ways as such "TIALILA", "TIALILA AO" and "TIALILA AONOK". 3. That, all the aforesaid names are my names only and are referred to one and the same person. 4. That, I have sworn this affidavit to declare that "TIALILA", "TIALILA AO" and "TIALILA AONOK" are my name only and further to declare that I shall use my name as "TIALILA" in my future correspondence and records. 5. That the content of this affidavit from para (1) to (4) are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing material has been concealed therein. And I have signed this affidavit on this 8th day of Nov. 2017 at Dimapur, Nagaland. DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and declared before me. DP-12300 Notary Public

Redg No. 7767/17

AFFIDAVIT

(Rectification/Correction of Self & Parents Names)

Dt. 25/11/17

I, Shri/Smti KERHOVISU MEKRO, S/o, D/o Shri/Late NOPITSO MEKRO permanent resident of Kezo Basa Village P. O. Kezocha district-Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my correct name is KERHOVISU MEKRO, my father’s correct name is NOPITSO MEKRO and my mother’s correct name is KEDUVILE MEKRO however, in some the important documents including AADHAAR No. 3287 2168 1105 my name has been recorded as KERHOVISII and my father’s name has been recorded as NOPITSO and in some of the documents my mother’s name has been recorded as KEDUVILE hence, the stated name represents myself, my father and mother. 3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declares that my correct name is KERHOVISU MEKRO son of Shri NOPITSO MEKRO and Smti KEDUVILE MEKRO for all official and references. 4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 25th Nov. 2017 at Kohima, Nagaland. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day _________________Kohima, Nagaland Magistrate/ Notary Public K-3908

Regd. No. 2442/17

AFFIDAVIT

Date : 17.08.2017

(DECLARATION) I, Shri. Nungmoaba, S/o Lt. Imlimeren, aged about 59 years, resident of Kenuozou Colony, Kohima, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belonging to Ao Naga tribe. 2. That my late father's correct and official name is Imlimeren. 3. That however in my Service Book my father's name has been inadvertently entered/recorded as I. Meren instead of Imlimeren. 4. That the names Imlimeren and I. Meren refer to one and the same person, i.e. my late father. 5. That this affidavit is made to declare that my father's correct and official name is Imlimeren. 6. That affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and proof as mentioned above and also to be used for any rectification if arises in future. That the statements from para 1-6 are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing false has been stated. And I sign this affidavit before the competent authority Kohima, on this the 17th day of August 2017. Deponent Magistrate/Notary Public K-3887


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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SunDAY, November 26, 2017

‘Padmavati’ row: Kamal Haasan says NOC informs on tickets for Boney M Indians are being over sensitive M

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film, but the protests escalated as the film neared its release date. There are conjectures that it “distorts history” regarding the Rajput queen, and Bhansali has denied it repeatedly. The movie’s release date has been deferred from the original December 1 date, but there are efforts from Hindu groups to have it banned. Kamal, whose films too have faced threats on the same level be it for “Hey Ram” or “Vishwaroopam”, says the current clamour around “Padmavati” is a “problem”, but it is not new. “There is a problem but it’s not new. When my film ‘Hey Ram’ was to release, somebody in Congress (political party) thought it should be banned just by looking at the poster. But

they did not know what was in the film. Censors were being extra careful. Certification board behaved like censor board,” said Kamal, who has been a part of the film industry for almost five decades. “All my films had a problem for reasons I am still trying to understand. Same goes for rumours when you send an sms and it distributes. We are always ready to believe the negativity first. It (protests) is wrong. After it (‘Padmavati’) comes out and then people have problem... that I still understand,” he added. Speaking on the slamming culture on social media like Twitter where individuals are free to opine, Kamal says “those who want it regulated have some logic of their own”. “They shouldn’t do it but... some are far exceeding their freedom which is why they are slammed perhaps,” he said. “Everyone blames it on youth. It’s not age talking it is the lack of reverence talking. Deeper and hurtful things come from the grown up,” he added. (IANS)

de Oriental Grand. D i m a p u r : F u r t a d o s, Supermarket area and Crescendo. Mokochung: Soyim Printers near badminton stadium, Mon town: Cafe Amore, Tinali Sonari road. Pfutsero: Life Center near Co-operative bank. Tuensang: Onrush Cave near tower clock. Wokha: Freesia shop below DC office Kiphire: DC’s office canteen. The general tickets on sale at the designated outlets for advanced booking, one can call 9089-35-0469. (Correspondent)

Team Clean Dimapur (TCD) members during a social gathering. TCD is one of the various groups working in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council in keeping Dimapur city clean.

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eteran actor Kamal Haasan, who earlier came out in support of “Padmavati” actress Deepika Padukone amid protests and death threats hurled at her for being a part of the film, says people are being “over-sensitive” on the issue. “We are being over sensitive. I am saying so in the capacity of being an Indian. In a country where politicians wanted citizens to come upfront in the past... that doesn’t mean I am dismissing off a whole group of people... There are enough Kamals not enough podiums,” said Kamal during a discussion at the Times Delhi Lit Fest on Saturday. Bhansali’s attempt to bring alive the story of Rajput queen Rani Padmavati on the silver screen with his movie “Padmavati” hasn’t gone down well with Hindu groups backed by the BJP. It features Deepika as Rani Padmavati, Shahid Kapoor as her husband and a warrior king and Ranveer Singh essays Alauddin Khilji. Bhansali faced many hiccups while shooting the

usic lovers willing to purchase tickets for the show “Christmas with Boney M” on December 10, at IG Stadium Kohima, are advised to do so only at designated outlets. Original tickets have security features which will undergo barcode screening at the venue. Hence, scanned/duplicate tickets will not pass barcode security screening which may be an embarrassment to the holder if purchased unknowingly from unconfirmed sources. Following are the officially designated ticket outlets Kohima: Big Bite Jail colony, Universal Traders Razhü Point main town and

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That early goal could have triggered a toxic atmosphere inside The London Stadium but - as Moyes had called for all week - the club and fans stuck together and got a deserved equaliser through Cheikhou Kouyate right on half-time. A p o i n t wa s n o t enough to lift West Ham out of the drop zone, who have put together their

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Dimapur, Nov 25 (NPN): Vetao Ayie FC thrashed DonchingYangmei FC 5-0 in the second semi-final played on Saturday to set up TDFA Cup 2017 final clash with Excel Naga FC. Longshi gave the breakthrough in the 18th minute of the play while Chetie netted the second goal in the 38th minute. After the breather, VetaoAyie FC took the goal tally to 5-0 through Khaikho, Peshe and Pushong. The 2nd semi-final match was graced by H. Wongto, president, Tuensang Village Citizens Union as the match patron. The final will be played on November 27. T. Yonghopi Sangtam, president, USLB will grace the closing ceremony as the guest of honour.

Chief patron declaring the penalty shootout open. (NP) Staff Reporter

DI M A P U R , NOV 2 5 (NPN): Open Autumn “Golden kick” penalty shootout festival, organised by Ao Students’ Union Dimapur (ASUD) and powered by REM Group, was held at DDSC Dimapur on Saturday. Speaking at the inaugural programme, managing director of REM group, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, who is also the chief patron of the event, stated that all tribes and colours coming together was a new

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VKV Doyang shines at Vivekananda Krida Mahotsav D i mapur , N ov 2 5 (NPN): Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (NEEPCO), Doyang (VKV) excelled at the 8th Vivekananda Krida Mahotsav held at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (NEC), Baragolai and Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Tingrai Assam from November 11-16. Altogether, 866 students from 19 Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas from

Assam and one Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya from Nagaland participated in the event organised by Vivekananda Kendra Shiksha Prasar Vibhag, Guwahati. Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Doyang emerged winner in khokho (girls) and 800 meters race (boys and girls). It also stood second in table tennis (girls), kabaddi and long jump (girls).

Participants of district level sports meet organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra in collaboration with the Dimapur District Sports Office, Government of Nagaland.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Our prayers and deepest sympathies go to the bereaved family of Late C. DOCHI CHANG, Executive Member of NOKSEN BUTMUT (CITIZEN) THANGJAM, who was an exemplary leader and role model citizen of our village. His service and valuable advices will be deeply missed. At this time of sorrow may the Lord give peace and strength to the family.

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A Dear Husband, Father and Grandpa. Your absence is a silent grief, Silently we grieve for you, In every Hymn we sing. Your life a beautiful memory, A beautiful memory we fondly cherish, Unseen, unheard But always near; So loved, so missed, So very Dear. Loving wife, children & grandchildren

beginning. While stating that unity among the people was the need of the hour, Longkumer urged the youth to stand together as one people irrespective of tribes, background and by keeping aside ism and selfishness. He also called upon the participants to play in true sportsman spirit. Altogether 72 teams from different community/area participated in the shootout. An exhibition match was also played between ASUD office bearers and Imlibenla 11.

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Who left us on this day, the 26th Oct 2016

Late Mr E. Thangpong (Shekpong. E. Yongpushu) 27th September 1924 - 19th November 2017 We the bereaved family members of Late E. Thangpong (Shekpong. E. Yongpushu, Monyakshu Village) former Pastor Thsoiphu Baptist Church, convey our heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to all individuals, relatives, organisations, churches, friends and well-wishers who stood by us and supported us morally, physically, materially, financially and through prayers during the prolonged illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father. We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank individually for your help and support. We pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and relatives K-3910

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26-11-2016 A year has passed since you left us on this day, yet not a single day passes by without you in our hearts. We pass each day with the strength of wisdom you provided us and take comfort knowing that you are in a better place. You will always be missed in our hearts and fondly remembered. Loving wife, children, grandchildren and family members

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L o n d o n, N ov 2 5 (Agencies): West Ham extended their winless run to six games as they were held to a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Friday night. In David Moyes first home game in charge, West Ham fell behind inside eight minutes when Marc Albrighton took advantage of some sloppy Hammers defending.

worst start to a season since 2010 when they were relegated under Avram Grant. Moyes would have been hoping to build on the positive signs on show in the defeat at Watford, but his team wilted inside eight minutes. Jamie Vardy was allowed to run free down the left and his cross was missed completely by Angelo Ogbonna, which allowed Albrighton the opportunity to poke home from close range. The Hammers was quite lucky to get away with a penalty appeal on 22 minutes when Albrighton was bundled into by Arthur Masuaku and Vardy curled inches wide seven minutes later. However, West Ham always looked a threat from set-pieces and they forced home the equaliser just before the break when Kouyate bundled in a leftwing corner.

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Pujara, Vijay hand India 107 runs lead against SL

Nag p u r , N ov 2 5 (IANS): Cheteshwar Pujara (121 not out) and opener Murali Vijay (128) powered India to 312/2 and take a 107-run first-innings lead against Sri Lanka on the second day of their second cricket Test here on Saturday. Pujara watched every ball closely and played a patient knock to bring up his 14th Test ton, while Vijay marked his return in the Test cricket with his 10th century. They shared a 209-run stand for the second wicket which took India past Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 205. After the fall of Vijay, skipper Virat Kohli (54 not out) was ruthless from the onset as he and Pujara forged an unbeaten 96-run third-wicket stand when umpires called it a day. For Sri Lanka, spinner Rangana Herath (1/45) was the only successful wickettaker of the day at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. Resuming the day at 11/1, the overnight pair of Vijay and Pujara started cautiously, meddling the

Indian batsman Murli Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara running between the wicket during 2nd test match played against Sri Lanka in Nagpur on Saturday. (PTI)

odd ball for quiet singles in the first hour of play before Vijay got into the act to bring up his 16th Test half century. Vijay had his share of luck on his individual score of 45 in the first session of play when he miscued a Dilruwan Perera delivery

to mid-off which skipper Dinesh Chandimal, running back failed to grab. Thereafter, there was no looking back for the Tamil Nadu right-hander as he nailed pacer Dasun Shanaka’s half-volley for a brilliant boundary to long-on to bring up his

half century in style. Vijay and Pujara dominated the second session, disallowing the Sri Lanka bowlers take wickets. The Saurashtra batsman stood tall on the stumps sending the loose deliveries to the fence. Few overs into the final session, Vijay looked to change gears and eventually fell prey to Herath’s delivery handing an easy catch into the arms of Dilruwan Perera at short fine leg. Later, Kohli joined hands with Pujara and the former stamped his authority, scoring at a faster pace and imposing added threat on the Sri Lanka bowlers. Pujara completed his century when he played medium pacer Dasun Shanaka past gully for a double in the second ball of the 87th over. Afterwards, Kohli and Pujara comfortable sailed through till the end of the day to put India in a position of strength, reaching 312/2. Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 205 vs India 312/2 (Pujara 121 not out, Kohli 54 not out; Herath 1/45).

Federer awarded PDFA to conduct selection trial NA-1 T20 Bash: Nov 25 (NPN): The Peren District Foot- Themezie-Perizie honorary doctorate Dimapur, ball Association (PDFA) will be conducting a football trial on November 28 at 10:00 am, at local ground, JalukTitans win ie ‘B’ for the upcoming Nagaland Olympics. Interested

players under Peren district have been asked to report to Correspondent the venue on November 28 with indigenous certificate. Kohima, Nov 25 (NPN): Themezie-Perizie Titans and Lower Bayavii Gaints Dimapur, Nov 25 (NPN): The 1st Winter Cup won their respective league Football Tournament 2017, organised by Khretho Boys matches at the ongoing Kohima, will be held from December 7-10 at Thenyizu 5th edition of 10th Northern Angami-1 T20 Cricket village local ground, Phek district. The champions will receive a cash of Rs 30,000 Bash played at KVC ground, along with trophy while the runners-up will pocket Rs Ziekezou on Saturday. Themezie-Perizie Ti15,000. There will also be awards for player of the tourtans beat Upper Bayavii nament and best goalkeeper. Registration forms are made available at Computer Sixers by 5 wickets in the first match. Den Chozuba, Chuzho Sports Kits Pfutsero, Chita Resu Electing to field, TiShop, Chetheba. The entry fee is Rs.3000 and the last tans restricted Bayavii to date for submission of forms is on December 5. 104 runs. Dipebe scored 20 For more information, contact 8974234751 or and Sepichem contributed 8132882789. 17 runs for Sixers. In reply, Themezie-Perizie Titans reached the target in 19.5 Dimapur, Nov 25 (NPN): The Phek District Sports overs losing 5 wickets. ToCouncil (PDSC) will be conducting selection trial for luto Shohe and Tali contribathletics (track and field) on November 29 at Phek town uted 36 runs and 20 runs local ground to represent the district in the upcoming respectively. Tali was named the 1st Nagaland Olympic. It has also informed all position holders in the recently held PDSA meet to attend the man of the match for taking selection programme compulsorily. For further informa- two wickets and scoring 20 runs for Titans. In the section, contact 9089959844 or 9862548070. ond match, Lower Bayavii Gaints beat Peraciezie Royals by 17 runs. Dimapur, Nov 25 (NPN): The Alumni Committee, Monday’s matches Dimapur Government College (DGC) will be organising 1st match: Kenuo Wolves a friendly football match between the college team and Vs North Block Warriors alumni team on December 2 at 10:00 am. The commit- 2nd match: Middle Bayavu tee and Dimapur Government College has invited all the Lions Vs Lower L. Khel Alumni to come and witness the match. Vikings

Thenyizu winter football cup from Dec 7

Roger Federer

G E N E VA , N ov 2 5 (IANS): Switzerland’s University of Basel handed tennis star Roger Federer his newest title -- an honorary doctorate from the institution’s faculty of medicine. At its annual graduation ceremony, dubbed the 557th Dies Academicus, the 36-year-old Federer, holder of 19 Grand Slam singles titles, was presented with his award on Friday, reports Xinhua news agency. The university said this was for “increasing the international reputation of Basel and Switzerland, as well as for his function as a role model athlete, who encourages many people around the world to be physically more active and thus contributes to the promotion of health.”

PDSC selection trial on Nov 29

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Sindhu enters Hong Kong Open final NEW DELHI, Nov 25 (Agencies): India’s ace shuttler PV Sindhu dished out superlative performance to make it to her second straight final at the Hong Kong Open Super Series after posting a straight-game win over Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand on Saturday. Second seed Sindhu got the better of sixth seed Intanon 21-17, 21-17 to set up summit clash with Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei. Sindhu opened the first game with three points lead and continued to have the upper hand with 11-7 at the break. She carried on in the same vein after the interval, surging ahead to 14-7 before conceding a point. With Sindhu leading 20-13, Intanon won four successive points to delay the inevitable before her error helped the Indian seal the first game 21-17 in 19 minutes. It was a neck and neck start in the second game with both players winning points but Sindhu kept her calm and went into the break with 11-6 lead after winning six points on the trot. Intanon tried hard to fightback but Sindhu ensured to keep her lead intact and won the second game 21-17.

M u m b a i , N ov 2 5 (Agencies): Mumbai City recovered from their opening defeat of the Indian Super League’s fourth season by beating FC Goa 2-1 at home on Saturday. Midfielder Everton Santos put Mumbai ahead early in the second half before Manuel Arana equalised for Goa. It was left for substitute Thiago dos Santos to seal the match for Mumbai as he scored with less than seven minutes left on the clock. The first half was rather sloppy as both teams sized each other up. Goa’s first good chance of the half came in the 19th minute when Spaniard Manuel Bruno sent across a delightful left-footed cross to his compatriot Ferran Telechea. But the forward took one touch too many to allow a Mumbai defender to clear the ball. Goa nearly scored at the other end as well a few minutes later after Seriton Fernandes almost slid the ball into his own net while trying to clear. Goa’s best chance of the half came in its last few seconds as a scuffle in the Mumbai box led to Telechea shooting the ball

Lionel Messi poses after receiving his fourth Golden Shoe award for leading all of Europe’s leagues in Barcelona, Spain. (AP/PTI)

BARCELONA, Nov 25 ( Ag en c ies ) : L i o n e l Messi received his fourth Golden Shoe award on Friday for leading all of Europe’s leagues in scoring last season. It was the fourth time the Barcelona forward has received the honor, drawing him even with Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the award record-holders. Messi scored 37 in the Spanish league, beating out Dutch striker Bas Dost, who netted 34 for Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese league.

The 30-year-old Messi also led Europe’s league in scoring in 2009-10 (34), 2022-12 (50 goals) and 201213 (46 goals). Messi was presented with the trophy by teammate Luis Suarez, who won the award in 2015-16 with 40. Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets also attended the ceremony in Barcelona. Messi thanked his teammates for helping him score so many goals, while also saying that he enjoys playing more than ever, 13 years since his debut with Barcelona’s first team.

race on Dec 4 at Viswema

D i m a p u r , N ov 2 5 (NPN): The 4th edition of Kohima Downhill, organised by Native Station Nagaland, will be held at Viswema village on December 4. Start up mountain bike and components manufacturing company, Psynyde Bikes is the lead sponsor along with Nagaland based clothing and design company ‘Winter Made’ and food and picnic partner, Fat Fryday. The event is also supported by young entrepreneurs, professionals and start-up companies. Winners will be presented stone carved medals called ‘Firestone’ which are hand crafted by Naga designer and master craftsman, Veta Huprem. The race track for the event is being designed by architect Ollie Hemstock of Hemstock Design from United Kingdom along with the track design team from Nagaland comprising of Seyieo Sekhose, Kaolim Hanso, Kevilebo Zhotso and

Two more Indians enter finals of Women’s Youth Boxing C’ships

Nitu is declared winner against China fighter Yuan Nie on Saturday. (PTI)

Guwahati, Nov 25 (PTI): Indian boxers continued to remain an unstoppable force at the AIBA Women’s Youth World Championships with two more advancing to the final to take the total number to an unprecedented five, here Saturday. Nitu (48kg) and Sakshi Chopra (54kg) won their respective semifinals to continue India’s best ever performance at the marquee age group event being held for the first time in the country. “This has been an exceptionally good performance by all of my boxers. They have not just shown good technique but have

also shown the big hearts they have to face fancied opponents,” India’s Italian coach Rafaelle Bergamasco told PTI. Nitu was the first to take the ring, against China’s Yuan Nie. It was a battle of equals at least for the first two rounds with Nie proving quite a handful. What worked for Nitu was her deft right straights, which connected quite impactfully to make an impression on the judges. The second round was marred by excessive clinching by both the boxers but the final three minutes more than made up for it as an aggressive exchange

of punches had the crowd on its feet. Nitu will next be up against Kazakhstan’s Zhazira Urakbayeva, who got the better of Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers in a fiercelycontested bout. Next girl in for India was Sakshi, taking on Japan’s Irie Sena. The nimblefooted Sakshi had little trouble breaking through Sena’s shell guard within a few seconds of the bout’s start. Sakshi also stood out for her ring-craft, dodging her rival’s feeble attacks with consummate ease. In fact, the pounding became too much for the Japanese, who threw in the towel in the second round to end her misery. Yesterday, Jyoti Gulia (51kg), Shashi Chopra (57kg) and Ankushita Boro (64kg) claimed contrasting victories to enter the summit clashes of their respective weight categories. This is India’s best ever performance in the event by quite a stretch given that the country has not won a gold medal since the 2011 edition when Sarjubala Devi had finished on top. In the 2015 edition, India had just one bronze medal to show for.

Mumbai snatch late win against FC Goa

Messi receives 4th Golden Shoe award Kohima Downhill MTB “I have never considered myself a forward. I have been lucky enough to score goals,” Messi said. “I have grown both on and off the pitch. I keep improving and adding things to my game, and I enjoy playing more and more.” The Golden Shoe is awarded by European Sports Media, an association of European sports newspaper and magazines. Meanwhile, Messi ended months of speculation when finally putting pen to paper on Saturday to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2021, the club announced. The Spanish giants had announced in the summer that Messi, 30, had committed his future to the club but the Argentine had not signed the new deal. “FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi signed on Saturday morning a new contract that will keep the Argentinian superstar at the club through the 2020/21 season,” read a club statement. “The buyout clause was set at 700 million euros ($835 million).”

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Atoba Longkumer (Trail Hounds Mokokchung). The race will be managed by race directors Mhonjan Lotha, Bolto Pusa, Avitso Lcho, Kele Yhoshu, Neikesa Yalie, Azo Khusoh and Yanpvuo Kikon. The event will witness 36 participants from India and abroad including 3 female participants supported by Red Bull India. This year, the downhill race will start from the mountain top above Viswema village where the riders will ride down in their mountain bikes at high speeds, jumping obstacles and finishing the 1.5 kilometers race track above Hope Garden. Kohima downhill 2017 will also pay tribute to popular Indian mountain biker Ajay Padval who died earlier this year from a mountain bike accident in Manali. Ajay came out 4th in last year’s Kohima Downhill at Phesama. Ajay Padval’s mother would also be attending this year’s event.

Mumbai City FC player Balwant Singh (Blue) and FC Goa’s Seriton Benny Fernandes vie for the ball during an ISL match in Mumbai on Thursday. (PTI)

goalwards from within six yards but goalkeeper Amrinder dived to his right to make a crucial save. The teams went into halftime still level and goalless. The second half started like the first ended, with both teams almost getting onto the scoresheet but for either poor or unlucky finishing involving crossbar hits. It was, then, rather on cue that the first goal of the night came via another sloppy effort, unfortunately at Goa’s expense. The away goalkeeper

Narayan Das received a back-pass and he took too long to clear it considering Everton Santos was lurking nearby. The Brazilian slid in at Das’s feet and got the ball, which lobbed up and dropped into the net. The rest of the half saw Goa get frustrated, committing a few fouls and playing into the hands of Mumbai before Manuel Arana finally got the equalizer. The Spaniard received the ball from the right flank before volleying it into the net past a helpless Amrinder.

Manuel Bruno almost gave Goa the lead with a beautiful left-footed curler from outside the 18-yard box but Amrinder Singh boxed it over the bar. Then, rather cruelly for the away side, Mumbai nicked the lead at the other end via substitute Thiago dos Santos with less than 3 minutes to play. Mumbai held on to their lead, barely, even as the fourth official added four minutes at the end, picking up their first points of the season.

5th GBs Trophy concludes

Winner of the 5th GBs Trophy with their trophy on Saturday.

D i m a p u r , N ov 2 5 (NPN): The 5th GBs Trophy, organized by Khaghaboto Area Sports Association (KASA) at Kiyelho village, which began on November 20 concluded on Saturday. The closing function of the six-day event held on the theme ‘excel in unity’ was graced by Akheto Yepthomi, proprietor, Yepthomi Auto as guest of honour.

In a press release, KASA games & sports secretary, Tokiho Zhimo, informed that Shitoi team emerged as champion in football and walked away with Rs.25,000, Sunito team as runner-up pocketed Rs.15,000 while Yehokhu team and Kiyelho team ended as semi-finalists and received Rs.5000 each. Sahoi team was named the best discipline team.

In individual category, Kaboto of Sunito team was named the best defender, Aron of Shitoi team was awarded the best goal keeper, Viho of Yehokhu received the best hat-trick and Aboto of Shitoi was adjudged the best player. The highest scorer of the tournament were Viho of Yehokhu team, Aboto of Shitoi and Vitolo of Kiyelho.

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