November 5, 2017

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PM promises more reforms

N E W D E L H I , N OV 4 (AGENCIES): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised to undertake more reforms leveraging the pace built up by India’s higher ranking in World Bank’s latest ease of doing business survey to realise the nation’s economic and social development, which he said was his sole purpose in life.

Assuring traders that all their problems with respect to GST are being addressed, Modi added further improvements will be considered in the indirect tax regime for the benefit of the economy.

“With GST we are moving towards a modern tax regime that is transparent, stable and predictable. This report has not taken into account the implementation of GST...Our efforts have gained momentum and it will be easier to improve our ranking further,” said Modi in a joint address with the World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva and Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu on ease of doing business.

Modi said the World Bank’s ease of doing business survey for 2018 has shown that “tremendous change” in business climate can be possible with sustained efforts. In the

Naga youth found dead in Delhi Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (NPN): A 23-year old Naga boy was found dead inside his room at Shalimar Bagh, North West Delhi.

Delhi Police IGP, Robin Hibu informed that the deceased was identified as one Motsuthung Lotha. He had been attending coaching classes to prepare for the civil services exam, Hibu stated. Hibu said he had informed the Nagaland House officials about the incident.

However, the actual cause of death was not known as post mortem was yet to be carried out till the time of filing this report.

Power outage in Kma

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Department of Power has informed that there would be a total shutdown of power supply in Kohima and its adjoining areas from 6am to 10am on November 5, 2017.

In a public notice, executive engineer, transmission division, Kohima, stated that the shutdown was being necessitated due to installation of new control and relay panels at 132/33/11kV Sub-station at Kohima. All consumers under Kohima town and its adjoining areas have been requested to extend cooperation and bear with the inconvenience.

This is it!

“Every political party is trying to woo somebody.

What about us? Are we too not citizens?”

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Narendra Modi (File)

survey released on 31 October, India’s ranking jumped a record 30 notches up to 100 on account of regulatory reforms and policy changes at union and state levels.

“I am confident that with continuous efforts, we can improve further. After the ranking improved to 100 from 142 (in the survey published in 2014) I am not able to sleep. I wish to do more…I have one life and one mission,” Modi said. Ease of doing business will lead to ease of life too, he said.

The prime minister assured that while the ease of doing business further improves, the government is also committed to reducing the cost of doing business for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a sector that accounts for a large num-

ber of jobs. According to data available from the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises, there are about 56 million MSMEs accounting for about 110 million jobs in the country.

Modi said that India has reached a position in ease of doing business from where further improvement is easier.

“In management terms, we have achieved critical mass for a swift take off,” said the prime minister. In the forthcoming meeting of the goods and services tax (GST) Council on 10 November, the federal indirect tax body will take further steps with the support of state governments to strengthen the economy and the financial system, Modi said. All the concerns raised by small businesses and traders in the new indirect tax regime are being addressed.

MSMEs with annual sales less than Rs1.5 crore, which were earlier exempted from the central excise duty, have come under the GST regime on account of a lower Rs20 lakh sales threshold for GST. The new sophisticated IT-driven tax regime has put a compliance burden on small businesses as large businesses tend to prefer GST registered material and service suppliers.

NPRAAF to seek probe NDPP attacks DAN as ‘the into Drawal Authorities worst govt ever in Nagaland’

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Having failed to elicit any satisfactory response from various departments on the issue of Drawal Authorities, the Nagaland Public Rights Awareness and Action Forum (NPRAAF) on Saturday informed that the forum was all set to submit a representation to the investigating agency with copies forwarded to the Prime Minister, Nagaland Governor and other officials.

In a press note, NPRAAF information & publicity cell said that the forum would request an investigating agency to probe into numerous doubtful DAs running into thousands of crores of rupees since many departments had remained silent on it while few departments had embroiled itself into a whirlpool with its own responses.

It said that the departments which NPRAAF would be seeking a probe include-- Finance, Planning & Co-ordination, Roads & Bridges, Rural Development, Police, Geology & Mining/NSMDC Ltd. The possibility of including other departments within the scope of appealing for investigation was yet to be ruled out since NPRAAF said it had plans to take up various issue in a phased manner.

Meanwhile, NPRAAF lauded the village councils of Tenyiphe- I, Tenyiphe - II and Tenyiphe - III (Virazouma) for being vigilant and exposing about the non-existent hostel in their jurisdiction wherein a total amount of Rs 1. 44 cr (Rs 72 lakh + Rs 72 lakh) was drawn on two occasions.

Even though the completion date for construction of the 17 hostels was May 2018, NPRAAF however said that there has been no semblance of any such work in Tenyiphe.

Stating that there could be similar cases in many other locations, NPRAAF called upon the public in their respective jurisdictions to verify the existence of such projects and monitor the work progress for their own benefit.

Former Cong members slam NPCC D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): Former Congress members of Dimapur District Congress Committee (DDCC), ACCC, mahilas and frontal bodies have rubbished NPCC’s accusations and reminded that they had quit the party due “the unprecedented act and autocratic functioning of the NPCC president.”

In a press note, former DDCC general secretary (adm) Hollohon Chishi on behalf of the former members clarified their stand for joining hands with NPF led

by Neiphiu Rio and chief minister, T. R. Zeliang.

It reminded NPCC that that Dimapur district had produced two MLAs out of five seats. Despite being in the opposition since 2003, Chishi said DDCC performed exceedingly well in 2013. However, it said, Phek district being NPCC president’s district, he could not garner even one single

MLA where all five seats went to NPF. Therefore, Chishi said the party workers under the former DDCC president were in fact satisfied with the poll performance as some other district could not garner even one single seat.

With regard to the ULB polls, Chishi alleged that, despite the call of the Nagas to postpone the election, NPCC president had gone ahead to declare the election manifesto even before the ruling government released its manifesto Chishi said though the ULB election was supposed to be the first battle of K. Therie after taking over of NPCC president, no intending candidates had sought Congress ticket from Kohima and Mokokchung.

“This clearly indicates the un-acceptance of his leadership,” he said.

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DDCC had put up four DMC candidates who stuck to their candidature till January 17, 2017 and had subsequently withdrawn on the last date of its withdrawal.

Chishi further said Congress candidates for Pfutsero Town Council were asked to withdraw their candidature on January 11, despite being the area of NPCC president.

Therefore, blaming DDCC for withdrawing the candidature was baseless and ridiculous, Chishi said.

With regards to AICC directive to revamp the party, Chishi alleged that the NPCC president along with working president and general secretary had met AICC general secretary I/c Nagaland, Dr. C.P. Joshi at Guwahati and sought the latter’s permission to expel/ suspend and change some of the party workers.

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, NOV 4 (NPN): Seen as a bid to strike the right chord with a population that has grown cynical of the government, the newly formed Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has thrown a high pitch against the present DAN coalition government.

In a blistering attack on the present ruling NPF-led DAN government in the state, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party(NDPP) president , Chingwang Konyak on Saturday lambasted the NPFled DAN government saying “the state has witnessed the worst government ever in Nagaland so far.”

Addressing the consultative meeting here at Town Hall, Mokokchung Chingwang Konyak went on to hit out at the government for failing in all fronts. He said even the democratically elected people’s representatives have lost their credibility. Chingwang lamented that all roads in Nagaland had become drains, while there was no activity in

ULB poll issue: Hohos demand revocation of NLA resolution

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Tribal hohos of Nagas of Nagaland have resolved not to attend any consultative meeting called by the government of Nagaland until and unless the Nagaland Legislative Assembly revoke November 24, 2016 resolution, which had allowed holding of ULB polls with 33% women reservation.

The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the tribal hohos of Nagas of Nagaland, which was held at the Angami Public Organisation (APO) hall, Kohima on October 31.

In a press note, sessional chairman and APO president, Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi, and co-host and Chakhesang Public Organisation president, Kekhwengulo Lea, said the meeting held threadbare discussion in connection with revocation of November 24, 2016 NLA resolution pertaining to amendment of Nagaland Municipal Act. Further, the signatories said that the house also resolved to appeal the government of India to invite NSCN (K) to the negotiating table.

They said that the house also took note of the “frequent harassment” of the state government officials by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the midst of political talk between the government of India and the Naga National Political Groups.

Meanwhile, they said the next meeting would be convened by the president of APO in (Cont’d on p-7)due consultation with the tribal hohos.

the departments and that the administration was in shambles.

Taking note of all these, Chingwang said that the need for a new party was necessitated. Chingwang said that NDPP was formed in response to the call of the masses for a change.

He said NDPP, would be accountable, transparent, fight corruption and restore the governing system. The party would also work towards strengthening the peace process and contribute towards finding an early solution to the Naga political problem, he said. He also emphasized on the need to decentralizing power from state to the districts.

NDPP working president, Alemtemshi Jamir in his address also took a dig at the present government.

He said it was not only the worst government but rather no government at all.

He said the reason was because of an opposition less government, where assembly session is held for 15 minutes to discuss the numerous issues plaguing the state. Stating that NDPP was formed under the slo-

UNTABA members meet NSCN (I-M) leaders

UNTABA members with NSCN (I-M) leaders at Hotel Saramati.

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Around 50 member-delegation of the United Naga Tribes Association on Border Areas (UNTABA) held an “intensive meeting” with the kilo kilonser, Hukavi Yepthomi, members of steering committee, kilonsers and deputy kilonsers at Hotel Saramati on November 4 to discuss about the boundary issue.

UNTABA chairman Hukavi T. Yeputhomi and secretary media cell, Richard Haolai in a press note informed that the

delegation submitted a representation (see full text on p-6) to the NSCN (I-M) ato kilonser at New Delhi through the kilo kilonser.

The members expressed gratitude to the kilo kilonser for holding such a meeting which was most pertinent issue of the Naga people.

The UNTABA delegation included advisory board members and executive committee members from all the Naga tribes from Mon to Peren district.

SKK to begin verification drive of illegal immigrants NHM employees threaten DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Following the expiry of its 30-day ultimatum served on all illegal immigrants to leave Zunheboto district jurisdiction, the apex student body of the Sumi community -- Sumi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SKK) – held a meeting with the representatives of non-Naga communities (Muslims and Hindus) on November 4 at SKK office, Zunheboto.

In a press release, SKK president, Ninoto Awomi, said that the meeting with the non-Naga community leaders was held as the union was all set to start the verification drive on the expiry of the ultimatum.

At the meeting, SKK said leaders from both Muslim and Hindu communities fully assured to extend cooperation in the verification drive process.

It said the leaders also resolved to submit the names with details along

pen-down strike from Nov 10

SKK members during the meeting with non-Naga communities in Zunheboto.

with the photographs of all the legal Indian residents of the district, sub-division wise, on November 15 to SKK office.

In this regard, SKK has directed non-Nagas residing in various parts of the district to submit the details to their respective communities so as to avoid complications.

Further, the meeting also resolved that if any illegal immigrants were found enlisted in the community list, the community would bear full responsibility.

After the submission

of the list by the non Naga communities residing in the district, the SKK said it would start the illegal immigrants’ verification drive in full swing along with its units, volunteers and the law enforcing agencies.

SKK has asserted that non-Nagas hailing from Karimganj, Silchar and Nagaon districts of Assam, even if holding a genuine Inner Line Permit (ILP), would have to produce certified true copy of residential proof from the competent authority and certified true copy of police verification

of antecedents and character from their respective districts.

SKK said on the genuine request of the Muslim community leaders, the certification from the respective districts is extended till December 31, 2017.

Meanwhile, SKK has appealed to all the responsible to extend full support and cooperation “in this process of the illegal immigrants verification drive in the larger interest of the people of Zunheboto in particular and the Nagas in general.”

gan “Let’s make a good Nagaland”, he said it was a party that was diametrically opposite to the current position in the state.

Jamir further went on to state that NDPP’s approach would be from bottom to top and not top to bottom.

NDPP secretary general, Abu Metha who also spoke at the program said that NDPP was not a result of political misadventure, but formed after thorough consultations with the various organizations and stakeholders in the state.

While assuring that NDPP would work with full commitment for the people, Abu said the doors of NDPP was open to all likeminded people.

Short speeches were delivered by Dr. T. Chumben Murray, former MLA and NDPP treasurer, Dr. John.

Earlier in the program, the welcome address was delivered by NNDPP Mokokchung region president, Bendang Jamir while the vote of thanks was delivered by general secretary (admin) NDPP Mokokchung region, S. Bendang Aier.

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Expressing dismay over the non-release of their pending salaries since August 2017, the aggrieved employees under National Health Mission (NHM) Nagaland said they have decided go on an indefinite pen-down strike starting from November 10, 2017 if their demands were not met or the responsible authority give a written assurance.

In an open letter to the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland, the NHM employees asserted that they cannot continue to work without salaries any further. “We are left with no other avenues to make our voices be heard unless drastic measures are taken,” they said. The aggrieved NHM employees also appealed to the state government to the release fund so their pending salaries along with their increments and arrears would

be released to them.

The employees lamented they not only were they made to work without salary but also fight for their own salaries. “Without salaries, employees have to face lots of financial difficulties making it hard for them to perform their duties efficiently and also fulfil financial commitments they have to their families,” they said.

Maintaining that staffs under NHM were the backbone of the health services in the state, the aggrieved employees said timely release of salaries should be the priority of the state authority so they could perform their duties effectively and efficiently. Therefore, the employees have requested the state authority to find a permanent solution to the issue and not put the employees under further grievances.

Poverty, corruption free India by 2022, says Niti Aayog NEW DELHI, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): The government is endeavoring to make a New India by 2022 which will be free from poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism and communalism, government think tank Niti Aayog has said in its latest document.

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has presented New India @2022 document at Conference of Governors last month.

The document claims that India will be in the top three economies of the world if it continues to grow at 8 per cent from now until 2047.

The newly appointed chairman has been at the helm of framing economic policies for the country.

The document also envisions that we will achieve ‘Kuposhan Mukt Bharat’ by 2022.

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‘No pity, just my rights’: Rally for inclusive education

Students, parents, teachers and others at the rally on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): A large number of students, teachers, parents and representatives from different NGOs carried out an awareness campaign on inclusive education for children with special needs, Saturday.

In this regard, an “Include Vidya Campaign” rally, from over-bridge area near Mezhür Higher Secondary School till State Academy, was initiated by Regional Action on Inclusive Education (RAISE) Northeast in collaboration with the Cherry Blossom School to highlight the issue and pressure the government for better execution of inclusive education.

Some of the placards read: “Include Vidya Campaign to Include Children with disability in Education in India”; “Break the Barriers”; “No Pity Just My Rights”; “Right to Equality”, “Every Student Can Learn, Just Not on the Same Day

or the Same Way” etc.

Addressing the gathering at the rally as the chief guest, director of school education, Wonthungo Tsopoe, stressed on the need for inclusive education to give equal opportunity to all.

He admitted that inclusive education was lagging behind in the state as compared with the other states in the country. To achieve total inclusive education, Tsopoe said there was a need to create awareness at village level so that none of the children with special needs are deprived of education.

Commissioner for disability Nagaland, Dr. Atha Vizol, said the rally was to create awareness among the public and spread the message that “children with disabilities are human beings too and have the right to education, live their lives like anyone else and not be confined within the four walls of the home”.

Reiterating that the rally was not a protest against anyone, advisor to

Nagaland State Disable Forum (NSDF), Diethono Nakhro, said the rally was about “standing up and showing ourselves that we deserve to have the equal rights to education”.

She said the rally aims to change the attitude of people and society towards disability and raise awareness and visibility on the widespread exclusion of children with special needs from education.

Advocacy co-ordinator (Guwahati) Hirohito Habib, also addressed the gathering.

The programme was led by Cherry Blossoms School Kohima director, Purnima Kayina.

Later, the chief guest flagged off the rally at the over bridge above Mezhür Higher Secondary School.

The rally culminated at the State Academy Hall which was followed by various competitions and programmes. Students from 23 schools, teachers, parents and representatives from NGOs attended the rally.

news in Brief BS&G, Wokha informs: Bharat Scouts and Guides (BS&G) has informed officials, adult leaders, scouts and guides that the foundation day of BS&G would be held on November 7, 7 a.m. at GHSS premises Wokha. All concerned have been asked to attend the function in full uniform.

LUC 47th Tokhu Emong: Lotha Union Chumukedima (LUC) would be celebrating its 47th Tokhu Emong on November 7 at conference hall of the Chumukedima Town Council. All the Lothas residing at Chumukedima have been requested to reach the venue by 8.30 a.m. in traditional attire.

NCCAF executive meeting: Nagaland Community Conserved Area Forum (NCCAF) has convened an executive meeting pertaining to its triennial conference and participation in the forthcoming Hornbill Festival 2017 on November 8, 11 a.m. at MC Hall, Red Cross Building, Kohima. All the executive members have been requested to attend the meeting.

SBCC annual meeting: Sumi Baptist Convention Council (SBCC) has convened its annual meeting on November 9, 2 p.m. at TTC meeting hall. All council members have been requested to attend the meeting.

Council members have been informed to attend the TTC Silver Jubilee program from November 11-12 after the meeting is over.

WDPA informs: All the pensioners/family pensioners under Wokha District Pensioner’s Association (WDPA) have been informed to renew their membership and submit life certificate for 2018 from the office on November 8 without fail. Pensioners/family pensioners have been requested to come personally or send authorized area executive member and produce a certificate from the local church pastor.

CSUDannual general meeting: Chang Students’ Union Dimapur (CSUD) has convened its 19th annual general meeting on November 11, 10 a.m. at union treasurer, Residency Colony. All the Students from class-8 and above have been requested to attend the meeting. The union has also appealed to all the institutions and hostels within Dimapur to grant leave for the day. For further details, one has been asked to contact union officials at 9612395385, 9615422757.

DPDB meeting Zbto: Monthly Zunheboto District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) meeting has been scheduled on November 10 at DC’s conference hall. All members have been asked to take note and attend the meeting.

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NU organises workshop on ‘my vision – corruption free India’

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Pardeshi Lal and others taking the ‘Integrity Pledge’. cal integrity.

Professor, Pardeshi said the vision for corruption-free India would require everyone working for higher ideals like excellence, perfection and creativity, involvement of the public, use of RTI, positive role of media, and revolution in the manner of the French and Russian revolutions.

Speaking on behalf of the students, NUSU (Lumami) president, Chumseli Anar, stressed on the corruption happening in every nook and corner, and in different degrees, while also making practical suggestions for corruption-free India.

While delivering vigilance speech, registrar in-charge Professor, M.

K. Sinha cited personal examples and emphasized the necessity of vigilance.

He also talked about three types of vigilance: preventive vigilance, surveillance or detective vigilance, and reactive or punitive vigilance. Professor Sinha then led the integrity pledge.

The workshop was chaired by deputy registrar, Dr. Anthony V. Richa wherein he maintained that as a curtain raiser to the exposition of the theme, a way forward to corruption-free India was personal conviction not to fall prey to corruption. Vote of thanks was delivered by dean students’ welfare Professor C.R. Deb. The programme was attended by faculty, administrative staff and students.

Tokhu Emong celebration begins in Wokha NAGC celebrates advent Christmas

Book titled ‘Pneuma’ released

Adviser, Dr. T.M. Lotha addressing the gathering. (NP)

Correspondent WOKHA, NOV 4 (NPN): Four-day Tokhu Emong, the post harvest festival of the Lothas, celebration commenced on Saturday at Local Ground Wokha Town with advisor, treasuries and accounts & legal metrology and consumer protection, Dr. T. M Lotha as special guest.

Extending festive greetings, Dr. Lotha appreciated the organisers for the elaborate planning. He elucidated on the true meaning and significance of the festival, reminding the gathering

Tokhu Emong was time to not just revel in the festivities but to thank God and seek God’s blessings.

Dwelling on various issues ranging from cleanliness to corruption and development, Dr. Lotha remarked that drastic social evolution was taking place in all aspect and called upon the Lothas to change according to the times. “The world is changing and we must ensure that positive changes takes place,” he added.

On the importance of cleanliness, Dr. Lotha said it was the responsibility of every individual to keep them-

selves and the surrounding clean. Also highlighting the importance of “social contribution”, he said people should develop a sense of responsibility to take care of their problems without depending too much on the government.

With regard to development activities in the state, Dr. Lotha highlighted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives in the region, saying connectivity of north east featured prominently in the Centre’s development agenda and that Nagaland also stands to gain from it. The advisor also spoke out against corruption in the State, saying corruption stems from elections and appreciated the NBCC’s effort towards tackling the issue. Dr. Lotha also officially declared Tokhu Emong celebrations open.

Rev. Yankey Patton, one of the senior most Reverends among the Lothas, also conveyed his greetings on the occasion and reminded the gathering to celebrate the festival in its true spirit

and meaning.

Earlier, invocation was said by Wokha Town Baptist Church associate pastor, Abemo Jungio and P Zubenthung Humtsoe, convenor of Mharenden, the organisers of 2017 Tokhu Emong, delivered welcome address.

New Colony Cultural Club and students of Libemo Memorial School Wokha entertained the gathering with traditional dances. Later, vote of thanks was said by Lotha Students’ Union president, Libemo M Tsopoe.

The day’s celebrations was marked by various traditional events like tug-of-war, traditional fire making, catapult shooting, top spinning, spear throwing, folk tale recitation and bamboo stilt race. Later in the evening, Lotha Song Competition was held which was graced

by CDPO Wokha, Sorenthung Kikon. The judges of the competition were Rushamo Tsopoe, Renthunglo Murry and Mhalo Kikon.

The competition was chaired

by Achumbeni Mozhui.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Adolescent Girls’ Club (NAGC) under the Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB), Kohima held a combined advent Christmas programme-cumannual friendship fellowship under the theme “Christ is the reason for the Season” on November 3 at Thinovicha Memorial Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS).

Eight schools from Kohima attended the programme along with the teacher-in-charge.

During the programme, Faith Harvest Church Kohima, Senior Pastor Rev. Shan Kikon emphasized that this was the season to focus on Christ despite all the political and social disruptions and upheavals going on around.

Secretary, NSSWB & mission director SRCW, Daisy Mezhiir, shared her journey with NAGC which began in 2008 and now has a total strength of nine schools in Kohima alone.

DIMAPUR: As part of the observance of “Vigilance Awareness Week”, Nagaland University (NU) organised one day workshop under the theme “My vision – corruption free India” on November 3 at Headquarters Lumami.

In a keynote address, vice-chancellor, Professor, Pardeshi Lal, stated that it was through the suggestion made by the former Chief Election Commissioner of India (ECI), T.N. Seshan that the practice of observing “vigilance awareness week” began.

Professor Pardeshi spoke about the comprehensive prevalence of corruption in India, past and present. He also dwelt upon intellectual integrity, financial integrity and ethi-

Section of the gathering in the annual friendship fellowship.

She said that, the purpose was to attend to a girl’s needs holistically and thus was filled with activities such as Good Samaritan, silent fairy, skill development and friendship fellowship which began in 2015 to empower the girls spiritually too.

Shelina of Mewi School Kohima shared her experience of being an NAGC member; A brief report on the friendship fellowship was delivered by VAB counsellor, Vikono Kweho; assistant state coordinator SRCW, Juliana Medom expounded on the Girls being the Little Champs of

Education, BBBP; Gugu led the worship along with few of the NAGC girls; the program was chaired by research officer SRCW, Meneno V; programme manager (ML) NSSWB and NAGC, Kenei Mezhiir and TMGHSS Kohima enthralled the gathering with special numbers while vote of thanks was proposed by NAGC, coordinator, Medochiinuo Chielie.

The taste of Christmas was the cake cutting ceremony which was done

by Rev. Shan Kikon, Daisy Mezhiir, AvinoTase, principal TMGHSS and Anei-ii Liezietsu.

DIMAPUR: A book of collected essays, titled “Pneuma – The Spirit of Revival” written by Mezhusevi Zutso and students of Kohima Bible College in honour of Rev. Neivotso Niekha was released on November 3

by Rev. Vevozo Khamo, at Nagaland Christian Revival Church, Kohima.

“Pneuma” is the first volume of the series in Christian Revival Church, a new series of academic books and monographs, which would explore issues of interest to Christian Revival Church (CRC) scholars, students and members.

The series would further cover the historical and biographical studies on CRC, biblical studies on the spirit, spiritual gifts and CRC spirituality, studies on CRC Hermeneutics, theology and on revival and prophetic movements. In his speech, editor, Mezhusevi Zutso, said the main purpose of the book was about the need of CRC theology because there was a dire need to creatively reflect on CRC dogma.

NTCP Phek conducts tobacco Englan range orgns support LH NPF minority wing co-ordination meet awareness programme at CMHSS DIMAPUR: National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) Phek conducted an awareness and sensitization program on the harmful effects of tobacco on November 2 at Christian Mission Higher Secondary School (CMHSS) Phek.

In a power point presentation, resource person, district nodal officer (NTCP) Phek, Dr. Reyosalu Lase Vizo, highlighted the harmful effects of tobacco and harmful chemical contents in tobacco which cause cancer and dangerous to health.

She told the participants that the history of patients suffering from oral cancer started their tobacco consumption during adolescents.

Dr. Reyosalu added that tobacco was the single greatest preventable cause of death in the world today. She also presented the tobacco statistics of Nagaland where Nagaland has the highest percentage of consumption of K

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DIMAPUR: Various organisations under Englan Range, Wokha have decided to extend support to Lotha Hoho on the new National Highway connecting Wokha with Golaghat issue.

In a press release, Yikhum Village Council chairman, Robin Kithan and New Riphyim Village Council, VDB secretary, Wonchio Odyuo, informed that the decision was taken in a joint meeting of Englan Range Villages Chairman Union (ERVCU), VDBs Union, Eloe Ekhung, Englan Range Students’ Union (ERSU), Joint Action Committee (JAC) along with the Englan Range Churches Associa-

tion (ERCA) on November 3 at Yikhum Village hosted by the Yikhum Baptist Church (YBC).

The meeting resolved to extend full cooperation to Lotha Hoho under whose initiative successful and qualitative completion of road construction was targeted.

The meeting resolved that the concerned contractor should strictly adhere to the specification mentioned in the work order. It further resolved that any organization or individual found indulging in hampering the smooth functioning of the construction work shall be sternly dealt with.

Orange farm school inaugurated at Rurur village

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DIMAPUR: Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Shamator Block, Tuensang inaugurated orange farm school on October 25 at Rurur village. During the inaugural programme, resource persons, BTT member, Akum Yimchunger and ATM, Lanrhonthung Ezung, gave demonstrations and training on various topics including package and practices of garden pea, garlic, preparation of vermin-compost, management of diseases and insect pests of orange During the block farmer advisor committee (BFAC) meeting for Shamator block, members discussed various activities to be undertaken at different village.

NPF minority wing central and Dimapur division members.

DIMAPUR: A joint coordination meeting of the leaders of NPF minority wing central and Dimapur division was held on November 3 at Dimapur NPF division office in the presence of Dimapur based central NPF party seniors.

A press release by NPF minority wing Dimapur division, Shakti Sangma stated that, president minority wing central, Bishnu Bhattacharjee, in his address, lauded the activities of minority wing and encouraged members to work hard as loyal party worker maintaining party

principle.

NPF Dimapur division president, Rhonthungo, stated that all NPF party workers are equally respected in NPF party fold and urged the members to feel free and contribute to strengthen NPF party and Dimapur division.

Er. Rhonthungo and Roshan Tamang were felicitated in the meeting for their new responsibilities in party office as president Dimapur division and president Minority Wing Dimapur division respectively.

All the newly elected office bearers were intro-

duced and resolved to work in unison to strengthen NPF under the leadership of its president, Dr. Shurhozelie.

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NCS officers asked to work hard NUVBC new church building inaugurated Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 4 (NPN): Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) officers have been urged to have a sense of belonging wherever they are posted and work hard for the welfare of the people.

Speaking at the 44th general conference of the Nagaland Civil Service Association (NCSA) on Saturday at ATI Kohima, advisor and Sr. principal secretary to chief minister, Toshi Aier, reminded the officers on the need to build trust with public adding that trust and confidence of the public would eventually earn the officers public respect.

Cautioning on the negative aspects of practicing “ism”, Aier warned young NCS officers not to indulge in such practices and also advised them to be productive in their place of posting. “Hard work, determination and faith in God will put you through in life,” he advised the young officers.

Lamenting that Nagas have become “lethargic and allergy to hard work”, Aier called upon officers to address the issue where ever they are posted by educating people on work culture.

As Nagas have “very high expectations” from NCS officers, he said the

NEISSR, CECS organise awareness prog on dengue

DIMAPUR: Awareness programme on dengue was conducted by Master of Social Work (MSW) students of North East Institute of Social Science and Research (NEISSR) Dimapur in collaboration with Community Education Centre Society (CECS) at CECS campus, Kuda C Grace Colony.

Speaking as the resource person, programme officer of National Vector Borne District Control Programme (NVBDCP), Dr Moa, briefed the gathering on the symptoms of dengue, the preventive measures and medical attention required.

He said that Dimapur recently had been facing an epidemically high rate of

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dengue problem and added that measures were being taken up by respective colonies to minimize the spread of the disease.

Dr Moa urged the people to clean their surroundings at least once a week and warned that if anyone was having the similar symptoms like joint pains, typhoid like headache and fever etc. should seek for medical attention. He informed that dengue test was free in all the government hospitals.

An amount of Rs 450 may be charged for cart test only if the result turned out positive, he added. Altogether 126 people from the community attended the awareness programme.

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officers should have a strong will and determination to serve the people. He then reminded the officers that the administrative officers are the backbone of government machineries.

In a presidential address, NCSA president, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, highlighted the activities of the NCSA and urged the officers to reaffirm the “family bond”.

Zehol called upon the officers to pledge to leave behind marks of good works wherever they are posted so that people could be benefitted from their service.

For the first time, NCSA also introduced “NCS Meritorious Award” recognising those NCS officers who walked extra miles in ushering yeomen’s service to the public in their respective area of postings.

The first “NCS Meri-

torious Award 2017” was awarded to EAC Satakha ,Nokpai Konyak and ADC Bhandari, T. Nchumbemo for effectively discharging their duties towards community, social, environmental protection, imparting coaching/tuitions for students after office hour etc.

NCSA also felicitated Governor’s Gold Medal and Governor Commendation Certificate 2016 recipients and also acknowledged the retired NCS officers during 2016-17 and NCS officers inducted into IAS during 2016-17.

Later, the prizes of the first NCSA badminton tournament were handed out by Toshi Aier.

The programme was marked by a special number

by NCS band while also a moment of silent prayer was also observed in honour of the NCS officers who passed away in the previous years.

Staff Reporter

D I M A P U R , N OV 4 (NPN): A new building of Naga United Village Baptist Church was inaugurated by Chakhesang Baptist Churches Council (CBCC) executive secretary, Rev Dr Vezopa Tetseo, on Saturday at Naga United Village, Dimapur.

In his sermon, Rev Dr Tetseo, said a church was a house of prayer where people gather to talk with God, share their problems with Him and find comfort.

He added that it was a sacred place where scripture was taught to the congregation and spread the gospel, a place where people come to get cleansed of their sins.

R e v. Te t s e o s a i d churches also play a vital role in supporting, grooming and deputing missionaries to various places to widen the reach of the gospel.

“It is also a place to help poor, needy and underprivileged people and make

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them understand the meaning of love which was shown to us through Christ,” Rev. Tetsoe added.

Earlier, Rev Dr Tetseo unveiled the new church building plague and offered thanks giving for the same.

The dedication ceremony was led by church advisor, C Danyi Lea while the

church service was led by Pastor Kuhusheyi Chotso.

New church building committee chairman, Wezhiepe Letro, gave a brief report on the construction of the church.

Church board chairman, Reyopoi Nyekha, conveyed the acknowledgment while Western Area

Chakhesang Baptist Churches Council chairman, Rev Dr Nuvocho Dzudo pronounced the benediction.

Pianist for the event was Jano Nyekha. The event was marked with celebratory songs performed by the youths, dedication choir, children ministry and Poumai group (NUV).

NPGN/NNC (N/A) warns

DIMAPUR: NPGN/NNC (N/A) has informed that it has learnt that some unknown person(s) had been collecting “donation” from the business establishments, offices, etc. within Dimapur jurisdiction in the name of NPGN/NNC (N/A) for the upcoming Christmas season.

In a press release, secretary NPGN/NNC (N/A), Hotto Y Swu, stated that, CAO NPGN/NNC (N/A), has warned such person(s) to immediately stop all kind of donation. All the business establishment and office have been asked to contact at 7005660058, 8259862007 if any person(s) was found collecting “donation” in the name of NPGN/NNC (N/A).

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OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT 11 NAP (IR) BATTALION RÜZAPHEMA : NAGALAND

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To, Shri. : Kebinthinbo Zeliang Regtl. : No. 110641 Rank : Constable (GD) S/o : Chongkam Vill. : Jalukie 'B' PS/PO : Jalukie Dist. : Peren Sub :CALLING NOTICE

Whereas, you have been found absent from bonafide Govt. duty w.e.f. 30/06/17 (FN) without any leave or permission from the competent authority till date.

And whereas, on your failure to respond on 3 (Three) consecutive calling notices served and your failure to respond to the subsequent "Show Cause Notice" dated 03/10/2017 within 30 (Thirty) days is found to be tantamount to negation of relevant conduct rules and applicable laws.

Now therefore, the undersigned directs you to report back within 7 (Seven) days from the publication of this calling notice.

Upon failure to report within the stipulated timeframe, Department Enquiry will be conducted against you Ex-parte.

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IMPHAL, Nov 4: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, during his maiden visit in Chandel district, Saturday announced a new scheme for the disabled people of the state, Chief Ministergi Sottharabasingi Tengbang (CMST).

The chief minister announced the new scheme for the welfare of the people with disabilities at a public reception at Maha Union Ground before the cabinet meeting. Under the scheme, a monthly amount of Rs 500 will be assisted to disabled person who are bed ridden.

Sikkim panchayat polls held peacefully

G a n gt o k , N o v 4 ( Age n c i es ) : T h e Panchayat polls in Sikkim were held peacefully, the state election commission said. North district recorded 83 per cent turn out followed by 77 per cent in South district, 75 per cent in East and and 73 per cent in West district, the commission said in a statement.

The counting of votes will take place on November 5. Altogether 228 candidates are in fray in 84 zilla panchyat seats and 1062 contestants in 499 gram panchayat seats. The ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) led by Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has already won 537 gram panchayat and 27 zilla panchayat seats.

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NEW RIPHYIM STUDENTS’ UNION WOKHA 797111, NAGALAND.

FELICITATION The New Riphyim Students’ Union joyfully extends our heartiest congratulations to the following members for being successful through various competitive examinations: 1. Mr. Thungchio E Odyuo, S/o Mr. Elithung Odyuo Junior Divisional Accountant under the Department of Treasuries & Accounts in the recently conducted NPSC exam 2017.

2. K. Ekhyobeni Odyuo, D/o Lt. Khudemo Odyuo Junior Engineer in Electrical dept.

3. Achumi Odyuo, D/o A. Chibonimo Odyuo MA Economics, Rector Gold Medal award NEHU. The Union prays that the Almighty God bless them with good health, and wishes them greater success even in the near future.

Erenthung Odyuo President New Riphyim Students’ Union

Zarenthung Odyuo General Secretary New Riphyim Students’ Union

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Longleng - 798625: Nagaland Motto:- "Oneness in common goal'

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(THANGPONG LAM) General Secretary, PRSU

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With immense pride and honour, the Oushok Village Council would like to convey, our heartiest congratulations to Mr. H. Yengcha Phom, son of Mr. & Mrs. Hayu Phom for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant under the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reform in the recently declared result of Nagaland Public Service Commission.

We wish and pray that God continues to guide you as you enter into your new venture.

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HAUSUM KHEL YOUTH ORGANISATION POILWA (N) Motto: “Excel Through Excellence”

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Mr. Medovelo Sono President

Mr. Vekhrotso Koza Gen. Secy.

Mr. Vietsolhou Koza Education Secy.

With profound gratitude to the Almighty God the HAUSUM KHEL Youth Organization POILWA (N) take immense pride to felicitate Mr Ihoilung Chuilo, S/o Lt. Heuzwangbe Chuilo for securing the post of EAC (CL-1 Gazetted) in the recently declared NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS & ALLIED SERVICES EXAMINATIONS 2016) The HAUSUMME in general appreciates your hard work and dedication in bringing laurels which has been an inspiration to the Clan and to the Village. We thank our Almighty God for the success and further pray for the wisdom and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.

Congratulations!

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AKOBE CHUILO President, HKYO

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The Chüketshe Society is pleased to congratulate Er. Mechietsho Koza, son of Mr. Khapelo Koza (Retired Senior Accounts Officer) for his success in securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) Rank No.8, at the NPSC (NCS, NPS, NSS & Allied) Exam 2016. He is the second person from Khezhakeno Village to have secured the prestigious post of EAC. Your trust in God, your sincerity, dedication and perseverance that you have displayed, is an inspiration which will go a long way in encouraging and inspiring the upcoming generation to give their best in their respective fields. Thank You for being a source of inspiration to others.

May the Good Lord continue to bless you and guide you in your future endeavours.

Bomdila, Nov 4 (PTI): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday stressed on prioritising peace and called it the stepping stone for development.

Sitharaman, who was inaugurating the second edition of Buddha Mahotsava at Bomdila in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, said it was necessary to prioritise peace for development and the Center would definitely respond to any need of the state and its borders.

“We (the Centre) are with the people of Arunachal Pradesh,” Sitharaman, who was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, said. The people of the state are the “real sentinels” for guarding the

frontiers and securing the borders of the country, she said and appreciated them for living harmoniously with nature.

“I stand here first as a citizen of the nation and secondly as the defence minister,” she said. Rijiju called upon the people of the district to work for development and said he would be happy to help. Seetharaman later in the day flew to Itanagar where she would stay the night and hold meetings with Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Governor Brigadier (Retd) B D Mishra. She is scheduled to visit Kibithu in remote Anjaw district bordering China tomorrow to meet the troops guarding the frontier, a defence spokesman said.

Dear, Ezra Jemu Everyday with you is special but today is extra special, because it’s your day with all my love for you.

From, Keny Tep. ________________ My Dearest Babe Girl, May you always have enough happiness in your life to keep you sweet, enough trials and errors to keep you strong, enough success to keep you trying, enough faith to give you courage and enough determination to make each day a good day to remember.

With lots of love, Someone Secret.

Controversial history book burnt in Manipur

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IMPHAL, Nov 4: Copies of the controversial book titled ‘The Writers of Mahabaratta & Ramayana as the Religious Scientist’ written by Omar Singh Wangkhem was Saturday burnt in front of the office of Manipuri Students’ Federation (MSF) in Imphal.

Members and volunteers of MSF along with members of UKAL, Kangla Phamthol 66, Kanglei Salai Apunba Lup, Yelhou Enat Kanba Lup, Manipur Enat Kaba Lup and Phuruplakki Khunnai Punsikol burnt the

book which was already banned by civil society organizations. The students’ body has burnt around 800 copies of the published 1000 book. MSF has also appealed people to submit the remaining books to its office.

The students’ body also warned the author for writing such book which might malign the good image of the Manipuri history.

Talking to reporters at the site where the book was burnt, MSF vice-president Oinam Premsagar said that the book was highly unfavourable to the local environment and contains foul

language.

While referring to a sentence on page 13 of the book that read as: ‘In Meitei legendary story, a Meitei woman who is a prostitute may be a goddesses (sic),’ Premsagar said it is derogatory on religious and social grounds and without any cited source, the entire book is unreliable as much as it is baseless. The vice president also pointed out that there are more instances of unfounded statements.

He further said that on page 27, it is mentioned: …the women prostitutes of Manipur become god-

LONGLENG : NAGALAND

FELICITATES With immense pride, honour and joy, Oushok Students’ Union, Longleng extends our heartiest congratulations to Mr. H. Yengcha Phom, S/o Mr & Mrs. Hayu Phom, the first person to bringing laurels to the Union in particular and Village in general for being selected to the post of Secretariat Assistant under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department in recently declared NPSC result.

The Union expresses profound gratitude and wishes you unending blessings and great success in your entire future endeavour.

C Jeitok Phom President, OSU

A Ngamshing Phom General Secretary, OSU

FELICITATION

The Suyan Pangti Village Wokha District Nagaland convey our heartiest congratulations to Miss.

Nzanbeni N. Jami, daughter of Shri. Y. Nchumbemo Jami on successfully securing the post of JSCO (Class-II gazetted) under the department of Soil and Water Conservation, through NPSC(CTE) Exam 2017.

Suyan wishes her all success and bright future in all her endeavor.

President Suyan Pangti Village Wokha District, Nagaland

desses who are the example of Meitei puyas (sic)’ and lamented the distasteful language used in the book apart from the sheer disregard for the sacred Meitei cosmology.

He alleged that the author must be an agent sponsored by those who want to cause unrest in the society and destroy social harmony.

The vice president further warned that no book store should sell the book and the printer, Kangla Printers must issue a clarification as well as disclose the full identity of the author.

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OFFICE OF THE OUSHOK STUDENTS’ UNION

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The Pathso Range Students' Union heartily congratulates Miss. Niamkoi. L. Khiamniungan, D/o K. Lusang Khiamniungan for clearing NPSC to the post of Secretariat Assistant. The Union further wishes her success in future endeavour and also congratulates all the successful candidates of Khiamniungan Community.

(SHANGCHIU) President, PRSU

bank accounts is mandatory.

“When the Supreme Court has clearly stated that Aadhaar is not mandatory why has RBI persistently issued notice that it is mandatory to link Aadhaar with bank accounts,” HSPDP Chief Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit asked.

The HSPDP also urged people not to rush for Aadhaar enrolment especially when petitions challenging the validity of Aadhaar are being heard by the Supreme Court. As on October 15, out of a targeted population of 32,30,132, around 4,63,058 have been assigned with the 12-digit Aadhaar number in Meghalaya.

However, Meghalaya BJP leader J.A.Lyngdoh explained that the Aadhaar project was engaged in providing residents in the country a unique identification number (called Aadhaar) linked to the resident’s demographic and biometric information.

He said the project aims to create a platform that serves as an identification infrastructure for delivery of public and private services to the residents of India”.

“It (Aadhaar) has got the enormous potential to refine the delivery of social sector schemes such as the rural employment guarantee scheme besides addressing some of the major challenges, including payment of wages and ghost beneficiaries,” Lyngdoh said.

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Shillong, Nov 4: More than 1,000 people, who had enrolled themselves under Aadhaar in Meghalaya, have sought to withdraw from the biometric scheme.

The Meghalaya Peoples Committee on Aadhaar (MPCA), an umbrella organisation of student and civil society groups had launched a campaign to “opt-out of Aadhaar” to express their opposition and apprehension against the 12digit unique identification number.

The people who have opted-out of the bio-metric number alleged that they were coerced/misled into enrolling because they were warned that they would lose their rights as a citizen.

The powerful Khasi Student’s Union, which launched the agitation against the Aadhaar since 2014, said that the biometric enrolment will only facilitate illegal immigrants to strengthen their claim to being genuine residents of Meghalaya.

“1, 202 people had signed documents to withdraw from the biometric scheme. They are from three centres - Shillong, Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills and Nongstoin in West Khasi Hills districts,” said P.B.M.Basaiawmoit, one of the members of the MPCA. The committee has decided that the date for submitting

letters for withdrawal/opting out of Aadhaar has been extended to November 10.

Basaiawmoit said that the committee plans to submit the documents to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the government agency responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers.

Chief minister Mukul Sangma, who is also yet to enroll for Aadhaar, expressed concern over the way the biometric scheme was being pushed, leading to confusion among citizens.

“I have not registered for Aadhaar and I share the concern that right to privacy is important, or else the whole idea of democracy gets diluted,” Sangma had said. Moreover, he felt that the Centre must first address the problems of illegal immigration in Meghalaya, Assam and other states of Northeast while pushing for Aadhaar enrolment.

In fact, the Supreme Court had earlier passed several orders asking the government and its agencies not to make Aadhaar mandatory for getting benefits of the welfare schemes.

However, the Reserve Bank of India had announced that linking Aadhaar number with bank account is mandatory. Meghalaya’s opposition Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) said that they would serve legal notice to the RBI for stating that linking Aadhaar with

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The Yimchunger Gazetted Officers Association would like to congratulate the following individuals for their success in the recently declared NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied services and CTS exam 2016 conducted by the NPSC. 1. Shri. Toking Yimchunger.

Extra Assistant Commissioner.

2. Smt. Tsusola T. Yimchunger.

Secretariat Assistant 3. Shri. L. John Yimchunger Junior Divisional Accountant YGOA extends sincere appreciation for bringing laurels to the community and wishes the best in their duties.

Dr. Punsokiu President, YGOA

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We, the Ukha Students' Union with immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their tremendous achievements and bringing laurels to the village community and the union.

1. Mr. L. Engo Mongnyei, S/o Shri. Lakba Konyak for successful securing the post of Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) under the Department of Transport.

2. Hav. L. Pongchei Konyak of 35 RR Bn. (1st Assam Regt.) S/o Langphong Konyak for being awarded Sena Medal (SM).

N. Hongpe Konyak Vice President

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HIGHWAY AREA SUMI SPORTS ASSOCIATION DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Highway Area Sumi Sports Association would like to acknowledge each and every individual who in their immense capacity contributed towards the Association physically, financially and morally during the recently concluded 5th HASSA Sports Meet cum 4th CMT football tournament held at Chekiye Village from 24th to 31st October 2017.

Mr. Kasheto Yeptho, Opening Chief Guest Mr. Robin Zhimo, Closing Chief Guest Mr. Hokhupu Zhimo, Hd. G.B CHekiye Village Mr. Toikhu Zhimo, G.B Chekiye Village Mr. Atoshe X. Chophy , HASSA Advisor Mr. Khekiye D. Chophy, HASSA Advisor Mr. Vihoshe Yeptho, HASSA Banker Mr. Ghotovi Chophy , HASSA Advisor Mr. Mughapu Yeptho, A/G.S .WSSA

Rs. 1,50,000 Rs. 1,50,000 Rs. 1,50,000 Rs. 25,000 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 34,000 & providing generator Rs. 25,000 Rs. 25,000 Rs. 10,000

Mr. Zakato Zhimo, Sponsored cash for every first 3 goal in a match Chekiye Village Council Reception Committee CVSU for Volunteers Window Media for sponsoring discipline trophy.

Nagaland Post & Sumi Kukuputsa for the media coverage G. Sports Enterprise, Chumukedima Commandant NAPTC DDRFA Mr. Hukato Assumi Mr. Hukugha Tuccu WSSA for providing mineral water Mr. Akashe Zhimo G.B Rs. 10,000 Eralibill Mr. Inato Awomi Mr. Kheto Chisho Rs. 1,500 Participating units.

Furthermore HASSA also expresses its gratitude to every individual behind the scene who contributed towards the Association in deeds throughout the success of its programme. We wish them success in all their future endeavours.

Shiyeka H. Achumi President HASSA

Vika H. Chishi Media Secretary HASSA

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Mnp CM announce new scheme for disabled people

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918 kg Brand India ‘khichdi’ enters Guinness World Record New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS): A team of 50 chefs as part of a government-led initiative on Saturday created a Guinness World Record by cooking a mammoth 918 kg of “khichdi”.

As the clock ticked towards 12 p.m. -- time scheduled for the khichdi to get ready -- people around, mostly media persons, started growing restive.

They eagerly waited for the mammoth dish to be presented before them so they can capture the moment in their cameras, which was set to become a world record.

However, they had to wait for a while after famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who headed the project, sought more time.

With the arrival of yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who were to launch the khichdi, the festivity started gathering momentum.

They launched the Brand India khichdi, which was cooked using 800 kg of grains in a big ‘kadhai’ (wok) of 100 litres, by adding ‘tadka’ to it.

Multi-grains such as rice, bajra, and ragi, as well as pulses, vegetables, ama-

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DEPARTMENT OF POWER : OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF NAGALAND : KOHIMA

NO.CEL/RMC/G-3/MEDIA/1967-69

PRESS RELEASE

Dated Kohima, the 25th Oct' 2017

The Department of Power, Nagaland hereby releases the list of top 99 defaulting Government consumers in Nagaland. The Department is once again compelled to release these details as inspite of several reminders and notices, they fail to clear the dues.

The outstanding Top 99 government departments amounts to Rs. 14.57 cr.

World famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor (in white) and the World’s biggest khichdi weighing 918 kg.

ranth and spices were used in the khichdi.

Guinness World Record officials, who were present, announced later that Brand India Khichdi had made it to the record books. Ramdev said khichdi was a nutritious food and it was globally accepted.

“It has calcium and all necessary vitamins. It can be a solution to address the issue of malnutrition.

The world record will help khichdi to find space in global menu and it can be an alternative to fast food,” Ramdev said.

Khichdi is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s favourite dish, Ramdev said, to thunderous applause.

Before the official announcement of the record,

Kapoor said the preparation for the big event had started from Friday night.

“We promote international foods in India and it is our opportunity to showcase our superfoods to the world,” he said.

Badal said “Khichdi symbolizes India’s great culture of unity in diversity.

It is our message of unity to the world from the World Food India.”

Imtiaz Qureshi, first chef to receive the Padma Shri award, said it was time for khichdi to become global dish. “I introduced biryani and pulav to 5-star hotels, which then became global dishes. Now, khichdi is set to become global dish thanks to its taste, nutritious value,” he said.

ADMISSION OPEN LITTLE BUDS INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL KUDA 'B', NARGARJAN, NEAR SPIRIT OF FAITH CHURCH, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND. ADMISSION STARTED FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018.

PRE-SCHOOL TO CLASS-III, WITH YEARLY UPGRADATION. CONTACT : 7008585921/8729960241

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 331 Dimapur, Sunday, November 5, 2017

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s if to prove that US president Donald Trump’s decision to keep a tight check on people from some Muslim countries trying to immigrate to the US , the November 1 Ne York attack which killed eight people and injured 11 brings another grim reminder about the vulnerability of democratic societies to terrorism. As per reports, the lone attacker, Sayfullo Saipov an immigrant from Uzbekistan had driven the truck to a crowd at lower Manhattan in New York with a murderous intent. Newspaper reports say that Saipov became radicalized after he came to the United States, and not back in Uzbekistan. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, said he intended to kill as many people as possible and “felt good” about the Halloween attack. The Uzbek immigrant, who faces federal terrorism charges, says he was inspired by ISIS. He was shot and injured by police at the scene. On its part, ISIS though it had nothing to do with the terror attack, claimed responsibility.

This was not the first time that ISIS claimed such attacks that took place mostly in Europe. The reason is that ISIS is losing and in retreat everywhere and so claiming that it had planned and executed terror attacks was to tell the world that it can strike back anywhere. What the New York attack also revealed is that Muslims can also get radicalised on western soil and not necessarily in Muslim countries. This should further open wide, the eyes of the western liberal society which continue to bury its head in the sand, to the imminent threat. It may sound great to boast that the west is tolerant and allows every religion to thrive and to propagate their own respective faiths. However, western societies have failed to ensure that those propagating their respective faiths should also live and abide by the law of the land. The liberal west has allowed extremist mullahs to radicalise Muslims in those countries and not ensuring that those charged with radicalisation face serious charges that should have put them behind bars for a very long time or even banished from the country. The terrorist involved in the New York attack came from a country that has seen many impoverished youth fall prey to ISIS recruiters. ISIS and other militant groups have been actively recruiting Uzbek migrant workers in the US, Russia, and Europe. A two-year federal terrorism investigation led to charges against five men from Uzbekistan, and another from neighbouring Kazakhstan, for providing “material support” to ISIS. Uzbeks have also conducted attacks in Russia, Turkey, and Sweden over the past year, killing 57 people. Uzbekistan is suffering from lack of many things and the lack of employment has made it a ripe ground for recruiting potential jihadists. Today as the world prepares to face another wave of Islamic terror, it is also a duty of Muslims to stand up, speak and act decisively against terrorism. It will not do to maintain that Islam is a religion of peace since fatwa and jihad are definitely not peaceful words by any stretch of imagination. It is a fact that the western liberal society has been as responsible for giving rise to radicalisation of Islam by providing the freedom and knowledge and opportunity for those who have benefitted most and who now seek to bite the hands that fed them.

DailyDevotion The Authority of Truth Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

—James 4:8 It is essential that you give people the opportunity to act on the truth of God. The responsibility must be left with the individual— you cannot act for him.

It must be his own deliberate act, but the evangelical message should always lead him to action. Refusing to act leaves a person paralyzed, exactly where he was previously. But once he acts, he is never the same. It is the apparent folly of the truth that stands in the way of hundreds who have been convicted by the Spirit of God. Once I press myself into action, I immediately begin to live. Anything less is merely existing. The moments I truly live are the moments when I act with my entire will.

When a truth of God is brought home to your soul, never allow it to pass without acting on it internally in your will, not necessarily externally in your physical life. Record it with ink and with blood— work it into your life. The weakest saint who transacts business with Jesus Christ is liberated the second he acts and God’s almighty power is available on his behalf. We come up to the truth of God, confess we are wrong, but go back again. Then we approach it again and turn back, until we finally learn we have no business going back. When we are confronted with such a word of truth from our redeeming Lord, we must move directly to transact business with Him. “Come to Me…” (Matthew 11:28). His word come means “to act.” Yet the last thing we want to do is come. But everyone who does come knows that, at that very moment, the supernatural power of the life of God invades him. The dominating power of the world, the flesh, and the devil is now paralyzed; not by your act, but because your act has joined you to God and tapped you in to His redemptive power.

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We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. ~ Epictetus

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took one French artist who visited Kohima few years back to give him a good view our beautiful city and this tourist exclaimed from the Cathedral point, looking down at Kohima, “Oh! It is beautiful! It looks like a favela!”

When I went back home and googled the word ‘favela’ I found out that a favela is Portuguese term for slum, usually referring to lowincome historically informal urban area in Brazil.

My ego was a bit hurt but had to digest the fact. I love Kohima so much to the point of being almost obsessed with the thought that if I had the opportunity to live anywhere in the world - Without a doubt, it would be Kohima and no where else. I always picture KOHIMA as a beautiful city with the image of the grand Puliebadze standing tall beneath the bright blue skies filled with chunks of the whitest clouds as we walk beside the iconic world war II cemetery reminding us of one of the greatest battle in World War II with our streets donned by friendly, beautiful and hospitable people.

Kohima is an iconic brand which holds immense potential to set an example for hill cities not only in India but globally.

However, at present this beautiful city is facing numerous challenges thereby turning the city into a sad and depressing state. Massive potholes, dust and unregulated rapid construction activities with scary and extremely ugly building structures combined with the lack of love for the community and our city by the inhabitants is gradually turning this historic capital into a gigantic slum.

The same goes for Mokokchung, Wokha, Dimapur and other towns in Nagaland.

The time has come for the guardians of Kohima – the Kohima Village authorities to take note and set an example for other hill towns for the need to push and enforce

a ‘Act Local, Think Global’ form of regulation for the city in order to take control of the uncontrolled and REGULATE the deregulated form of development hampering the entire city. Similarly, other cities can take the learnings from Kohima and implement the same model for regulating our urban towns.

WHAT IS DONE CANNOT BE UNDONE. But what can be done is that going forward any building or structure to be constructed must be regulated by a written technical law comprising of technical civil, architecture, structure engineering and urban planning methodologies in consonance with local laws, Art 371A with effort from the respective community leadership.

External laws are not suitable to govern tribal communities because of dynamics and even emotional factors which nobody from an outside entity would be able to comprehend, resulting in conflict of interest and incompatibility to the social fabric of a tribal system.

We are all aware that Nagaland building bye laws is already passed in 2012 and you can download from here -http://kmc.nagaland.gov.in/ files/Building%20Bye-Laws.pdf But till now nobody has been able to enforce it.

We must understand the fact that Rural law is not applicable in a Urban habitat. Kohima is no longer a rural area, hence it cannot be regulated anymore by rural and outdated law. The rural law should be upgraded into a urban law in order to regulate a city in a better and efficient manner. Kohima is one of the most beautiful places but because of unregulated urbanization, it has become a favela, a gigantic slum.

It is clear that KMC is not able to enforce anything now due to complexities related to our tribal societal fabric. So I strongly feel that it is time for the guardians of each city/town, the Kohima village(In

case of Kohima) to take up the issue and review the building bye laws and enforce in order to regulate the unregulated city.

KMC had mentioned that they lack skilled manpower such as architects or civil engineers to execute the building bye laws.

WHY DO WE NEED TECHNICAL MANPOWER TO ENFORCE THIS LAW? A person who is not a technical expert such as a civil engineer, architect or structure engineer will not have the competency to test & calculate the load of a building or give the assessment of the structure stability, verify the building compliance to seismic zone requirements etc I have worked with multiple State Governments in India and several municipalities, town & country planning boards are unable to afford skilled architects and civil/structure engineers. There is no need to waste public money to employ more people into the jam packed Government cadre anymore. There are smarter ways to deal with this challenge.

Let me share what Uttarakhand and other States have done. Many of these Governments are also short of skilled man power like structure engineer or architects in their Town and Country Planning boards. What they did? They simply empaneled (Licensed) qualified architects and civil engineers in their city without employing these people into Government cadre. The duty of these architects and civil engineers is simply to ensure that every single building that is being built from now on in their city, adheres to the law of the land - the building bye laws.

Non-adherence can be penalized as per law of the land. Unless it is infringement of Fundamental Rights, nothing can over-rule the Rule of Law. The strength of written Rule of Law is the need of the hour in Nagaland.

(To be concluded) Yanpvuo Kikon (Yan)

UNTABA representation to NSCN (I-M) Ato Kilonser Through the Kilo Kilonser, NSCN/GPRN, Camp:Dimapur.

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he undersigned on our behalf and on behalf of the people of Nagaland: 1. Acknowledges your dynamic political leadership in bringing about the ‘Frame Work Agreement’ with the Government of India on August 3, 2015, wherein; the unique history of the Naga people and the legitimate rights of the Naga people over our lands and territories have been firmly asserted to be the basis for political resolution on the decades old Naga-Indo political issue.

2. While appreciating the Frame Work Agreement, we firmly believe that your leadership will sincerely honor the historical and traditional rights of the Naga people

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hile the NPF party endeavours to restrain itself from responding to every assertion of self-proclaimed neutralists, it is sometimes necessary to disprove certain propaganda disseminated by such individuals which at best are vacuous.

The writer of the article, “Which Party will own the Naga People’s Front?” appearing in a section of the media, may do his homework properly before screaming for public attention. In his bid to act neutral, he has only self-contradicted himself and damaged his own credibility by putting his intellectual integrity at stake.

From the onset, the writer’s ignorance is selfconfessed as he stated, “I am not interested in knowing who Dr Shürhozelie is.......” yet further goes on to assert that Dr Shürhozelie is a staunch regionalist who never defected and therefore stands guaranteed ownership over the NPF party. For the education of the writer and the consumption of the public, it is pertinent to mention that Dr Shürhozelie worked as a UDA in the Nagaland Civil Secretariat for a brief period in 1962 and then as an Assistant Teacher in Baptist English School Kohima from 1962-63. He later served

over our lands and territories which was agreed upon in ‘9 Points Agreement’ by both the political entity of the Naga people, the then Naga National Council and the Government of India, represented by the then Governor Akbar Ali Hydari and Premier Gobinath Bordoloi of the then Assam Province in June 26 - 29, 1947 at Kohima, the sole political reason on which the Naga people joined the Union of India.

3. Considers the abject failure of the Government of India to honor the ‘9 Points Agreement’ for the restoration of Naga Lands to its original owner as the genesis of the emergence of the Naga Nationalism and the protracted Naga-Indo

Political imbroglio.

4. Having understood the present Naga-Indo political situation as an opportune moment for the Naga people, we strongly reiterate our demand that the long pending issue of Land and Boundary between the State of Nagaland and Assam inter alia Re-transfer of Naga Lands in Assam to the present State of Nagaland (Nagalim) be settled at the political level based on the historical facts and official records so as to make the final Naga-Indo political settlement an acceptable and honorable to the Naga people.

Hukavi T.Yeputhomi, Chairman & Imsumongba Pongen, General Secretary

engue fever which is usually a post monsoon disease is now endemic in Dimapur city. AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES which bites during day time is found in every nook and corner of Dimapur city. The ambient temperature range for its transmission is 16 degree C to 40 degree C indicating that we may still have a good number of days of temperature in this range to go. The mosquito rests indoors, in closets or in dark places etc feeds and lays eggs in and around the house.

With upsurge of dengue fever cases in and around Dimapur city, all available control measures have been put into place by the Medical Department including Fogging with Tech. Malathion 50percent, Larvicidal operation with temephos, Larvivarous fish distribution, IEC awareness campaign, Enhanced surveillance, Intense Entomological studies. As per entomological findings, (house index and breteau index) the densities of Aedes Agypti remained high in all the studied areas indicating the need for source reduction i.e. draining all water logging areas once a week which requires public participation, for ensuring elimination of vectors, and thereby control the outbreak.

AWARENESS ON DENGUE Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the bites of Aedes mosquito. It bites during the day time and a person develops the disease after 5 to 6 days of being bitten by an infective mosquito.Dengue occurs in two forms- Dengue fever (DF) and Dengue Haemorrhage Fever (DHF) SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE FEVER: Sudden onset of fever Severe headache Pain behind the eyes which worsens with eye movement Muscle and joint pains.

Loss of sense of taste and appetite Measles like rash over the chest and upper limbs AGE GROUP AND SEX AFFECTED All age groups and both sex are affected Deaths occur more in children TRANSMISSION FROM ONE PERSON TO ANOTHER. Dengue fever is caused by the bite of Aedes mosquito When mosquito bites a person with Dengue fever it picks up the germs of the disease along with the blood.

This germ known as dengue virus develops within the mosquito in a few days.

When this mosquito bites a healthy person again, it introduces the germs into the blood.

After few days, the person falls sick with high fever and other symptoms of dengue.

BREEDING PLACES. Aedes mosquito breed in any type of man-made containers or water storage containers even having small quantity of water like desert coolers, tyres, overhead tanks,drums, jar, buckets, tin, roof gutters, refrigerator drip pans, cement blocks, cemetery urns, bamboo stumps,, tree holes and many more places where rain water collects or is stored.

PREVENTIVE AND CONTROL MEASURES All water storage containers should be covered Remove/destroy all disposable, unused materials lying in and around the house like old tyres, broken pots, crockery etc.

Dry all water storage containers, water coolers, flower cases, water vessels for birds and animals , fridge trays at least once a week before refilling.

Fill up the ditches and other unwanted water collection sites around the houses.

Put insecticides, petrol, kerosene oil in coolers, containers etc once a week which cannot be emptied or cleaned.

Introduce Larvivorous fishes in stagnant water bodies.

PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES Wear clothes that covers the whole body during day time Use appropriate wire mesh in doors and windows of the house.

Ensure that at least pregnant women and children sleep under mosquito net during day time preferably insecticide treated bed nets .

Insecticide treated mosquito nets are more effective as they kill mosquitoes as well as other bugs and insects.

Use mosquito repellent lotion, creams like goodnight, Odomos etc.

CONTACT ADDRESS. If there is any suspected case which matches the signs and symptoms, contact the nearest Health unit of District Programme Officer (National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme) of your respective district for collection and transportation of sample for testing. Facility for testing is available at District Hospital Dimapur.

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Directorate of H&FW, Nagaland

NPF P&IC responds to Z Katiry statement as the founder headmaster of Thinuovicha Memorial School, Kohima from 196367. He entered politics only in 1969 during the time of the United Democratic Front (UDF).

Whereas, regional movement was established with the formation of the first regional party under the name and style of ‘Democratic Party of Nagaland’ in the year 1963 under the Presidentship of A. Kevichusa. The Democratic Party was registered with the Election Commission of India on 29th November, 1963 and ‘The Crowing Cock’ was allotted to the party as its symbol vide ECI Notification No.56/3/63 dated 2nd December 1963. It is therefore clear that Dr Shürhozelie had no role in the formation of regional party in Nagaland “from the very inception of formation of political parties, after Nagaland became the 16th State of the Indian Union on December 1, 1963” as falsely projected by the writer.

Over the decades, the Party underwent some changes from Democratic Party to United Front of Nagaland (UFN), United Democratic Front (UDF), Naga National Democratic Party (NNDP), Nagaland People’s Council (NPC) and then Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) which

was again changed to Naga People’s Front (NPF) w.e.f.

28th July, 2009. The nomenclature may have changed from time to time but the ideals and symbol of the party remained the same throughout.

It may be recalled that Dr. Shürhozelie got the NPC de-recognized in 1998 during his tenure as party president for boycotting the 1998 General Assembly Elections which the ECI viewed as “non-cooperation with the Election Commission in its effort to promote and strengthen democracy in the State” vide ECI Order dated 16th September, 1998.

He further abandoned the NPC to contest the 1999 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate under the BUS symbol much against the wishes of his colleagues wherein he lost miserably by a massive margin of 3,53,598 votes. It was during his tenure that as captain of the NPC’s ship, he abandoned the party to suit his own prospects which did not turn out favourably as envisaged.

Earlier, in 1989, Dr Shürhozelie also contested general elections to the 7th Nagaland Legislative Assembly but lost by a margin of 738 votes.

Surprisingly, his unsuccessful bids at the national and state level elections find no

mention in his bio-data which proves that he is not an honest person since he tends to hide his failures.

Whereas, in October 20 2002, the Nagaland People’s Front was established with late Shri Vizol as the President, Shri Chubatemjen as the secretary general, Shri IK Sema and Shri Thenucho as working presidents, Shri K. Therie as party spokesperson and Shri Neiphiu Rio as the Chief Ministerial candidate.

Here too, Dr Shürhozelie had no significant role in the formation of the NPF. It was only after late Shri Vizol’s served his tenure from 20022005 that Dr Shürhozelie was elected president NPF at the behest of the then Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio. Post-downsizing exercise of Ministries in 2004, it was the then Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio who retained Dr Shürhozelie in the Cabinet and protected the latter’s Ministerial berth and presidentship despite the policy of One Man One Post (except for the Chief Minister).

Therefore, Dr Shürhozelie is not a “rightful heir” of the NPF party in any manner whatsoever as claimed by the writer.

The NPF party is further bemused at the writer’s tirade against the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri TR Ze-

liang, Hon’ble President NPF and MP (Lok Sabha) Shri Neiphiu Rio and the majority NPF Legislators and party workers who the writer describes as “habitual defectors who are politically homeless but roaming around like gypsies”. The writer should instead explain to the people why he was elected only once to the 8th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (19931998) from NPC ticket and then never re-elected again.

It is contradictory for the

writer to claim he is not interested in knowing who Dr Shürhozelie is and that his write-up should not be seen as an attempt to defend Dr Shürhozelie whereas it is an established fact that both he and Dr Shürhozelie were elected to the 8th NLA from the same party (NPC) ticket in 1993. It is given to wonder if the writer believes himself when he states that there is no room for deceit in politics.

Issued by: NPF Press & Information Cell

Reader’s Post

Salute to the Minister, School Education, Nagaland

Sir,

Amidst the political turmoil in Nagaland, the one politician (in my opinion)who deserves and is worthy to be lauded is Shri Tokheho Yeptho, Minister School Education, Government of Nagaland, for his bold and wise decisions to clean up the closet and bring about order in the education department. No Naga leader in the present time has exhibited such courage and justice in making decisions than him, for such is the need of the hour. Please continue the good work for God and for our Naga people. Also, let this be an example to those in power who uphold corruption without any correction and only pronounce justification.

May courage, justice and wisdom prevail in their decisions too, for a better Nagaland. God bless. Kuknalim.

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

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Murdered nun declared ‘Blessed’ by Vatican ENCSU reminds govt of its ultimatum

Every Army has to prepare for conflict: Gen. Rawat

GONIKOPPAL, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said every Army has to prepare for conflict and that is its task.

Rawat was responding to a question by reporters about Chinese President Xi Jinping asking his country’s armed forces to improve their combat capabilities and readiness for war, and also his own remarks on the Doklam situation yesterday.

“Every Army has to prepare for conflict, that is the task of every Army, so there is nothing new in anybody saying it. I also have to keep preparing...in peace time we all train and prepare for any eventualities, so there is nothing new in it,” he said.

Rawat had said at Belagavi in Karnataka that both Indian and Chinese troops were present in

ikoppal, Kodagu district.

Cariappa was independent India’s first Army chief.

Thimayya, who also hails from Kodagu district, like Cariappa, was also the Army chief.

Field Marshal Cariappa deserves Bharat Ratna

General Bipin Rawat

Doklam, but were not in an ‘eyeball-to-eyeball’ contact.

There was a military stand-off between India and China at Dokalam on the tri-junction of the Indian, Chinese and Bhutanese borders, but it had ended after 71 days in August.

Rawat was here today to unveil the statues of Field Marshal K M Cariappa and General K S Thimayya at a function held at Cauvery College, in Gon-

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Sister Rani was found to have led a heroic life of Christian virtue. Thereafter, her name was sent to Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints, which reviewed the gathered information and recommended that the Roman pontiff declare the candidate “venerable”, he said. Two months back, the Vatican cleared the canonisation process to promulgate the ‘Decree of the Blessed’ on Sister Rani. It decided to send a representative of Pope to Indore to officially announce her the ‘Blessed’ on November 4.

Sister Rani was born to Paili and Elisha on January 29, 1954, at Pulluvazhi in Kerala. She took her first vows in 1974 and was then assigned to Bijnor for mission Apostolate. After serving in Bijnor, she was transferred to Satna and later in 1992 to Udainagar, the MP Catholic Church said in a statement.

DIMAPUR, NOV 4 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) Saturday reminded the state government and the responsible department to disburse scholarship in full amount within seven days (w.e.f. November 1, 2017).

ENCSU through its media cell has also appealed all the responsible students to remain prepared mentally and physically “to face any harsh situation” in the event of the government’s failure to fulfil its demands.

Meanwhile, Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Unionhas urged the department of higher education to refrain from “framing ‘incommode & inconvenience’ policy to please the student community in zero hour.”

Instead of addressing the issue effectively, ENCSU said the department was asking the students to make a call, which it said was just to ask “bank passbook” that students had submitted.

The union alleged that the department after blaming the banking institutions for the delay in crediting the first quarter (instalment) into students’ account was asking to resubmit photocopy of students’ bank passbook.

ENCSU said this was causing

numerous problems and anxiety to the students.

The department, ENCSU said has once again created a policy to torture students mentally and physically instead of working to minimize further troubles.

“Such unwise and unfriendly policy is a matter of great concern and should be discarded from being implemented at the maximum,” it said.

Further, the union reminded the higher education department was not confined only to Dimapur and Kohima but covered entire state.

“If the Department asked the Students to report at the office with their photocopy of bank pass book in order to avail first quarter instalment, the condition and situation of the students from far flung and especially students studying outside Nagaland will be unsound,” ENCSU said.

Besides, the union said students would have to compromise with their due share because of the reason that they could not resubmit the documents as asked by the department.

Therefore, the union said that “such manipulative policy must not prevail in the institution like higher education department.”

Former Cong members slam NPCC Give back to society, help needy students: Prez

(From p-1) This was however denied by AICC, he said. Instead, Chishi said the party workers decided “not to remain under the leadership of autocratic functioning and dictatorial attitude of NPCC president.”

Further, Chishi disclosed that the party was to hold a press conference on November 1 at 2 p.m.

He claimed that they had received a call from senior leaders requesting them to put on hold the press meet till 5 p.m. informing that Rahul’s office would be taking a decision to revoked the order of NPCC president.

“The NPCC media cell’s propaganda is ridiculous and baseless where people may be fooled. For this matter, the request of Rahul’s office to put on hold can

be enquired from the senior leaders who are still in NPCC,” he added.

On the claims that a fresh team of DDCC was to be setup, the former members wished the party the best and hoped that they “bring laurels to the party and perform better then the turncoats and the deadwoods.”

In conclusion, Chishi said the “claims of turncoats and deadwoods” was that the DDCC party had produced four MLAs out of five in 2008 and two MLAs in 2013. However, they said the NPCC president’s own Phek district could not win even a single MLA since 2003.

“It is now up to the public to judge who is the turncoats and the deadwoods,” Chishi stated.

NEW DELHI, Nov 4 (AGENCIES): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday urged IIT Delhi alumni to give back to the society by helping the less privileged students of the premier institute by undertaking short teaching stints and sponsoring scholarships.

The President, while speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus here during its 48th convocation, said all great universities of the world have a deep and thriving engagement between old students and the institution.

“They invite alumni to contribute, not merely in terms of financial assistance but more in terms of knowledge sharing and

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He said if others can get it there was no reason why Field Marshal Cariappa should not.

K.M. Cariappa was conferred the rank of Field Marshal on April 28, 1986, and was also a recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his role in the Burma campaign against the Japanese during World War II.

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He was also pardoned by Sister Rani’s family. At the ceremont, Singh recalled his brutal act. “At that time, I was in the grip of evil spirits because of which I did that job (killing the nun). Now, I do not want to say anything on the issue,” he said.

Singh, released from jail in 2006, said, “My life has changed. Now everyone in this world is part of my family. Sister Selmi and her relatives too are my family and their affection and love has totally changed my life.”

Then Indore Bishop George Anathil initiated the cause for Sister Rani’s canonisation process of the Blessed in 2001 by setting up two panels - historical and theological - to examine her life, Stephen said.

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time,” Kovind said.

In the case of the IIT Delhi alumni group, he said, this can be done in several ways.

“Many of those who studied here in the past were fortunate to have their world class education heavily subsidised by the taxpayer. There is a moral obligation to pay back, and to help those less privileged -- in whichever manner the individual prefers,” the President said.

He suggested that it would be best if this process of giving back “enriches education and scholarship at the grassroots of our society.”

“The obligation is on the IIT Delhi authorities to involve and invite alumni,

many of whom are well placed in other universities or in industry, to come back and teach here, even if for short periods or for specific courses.

“If procedures need to be simplified to achieve this, then efforts must be made in that direction,” he said.

Kovind stressed that “all of us must strive to give back to society in our own little way” as he also asked the premier institute to partner with a needy school and help its children and faculty.

The President, who is a Visitor to the institute, said he was happy to know that the IIT Delhi “now has more postgraduate students than at the undergraduate level.”

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Sister Rani Maria Vattali.

over by Cardinal Amato.

Selmy, sister of the slain nun, who along with other family members was present at the ceremony, said she was “overwhelmed” at the declaration. An elated Selmy said she will walk on the path shown by her sister.

“The Blessed title is considered a prelude to beatification of sainthood as was the case with Mother Teresa,” Public Relations Officer of Madhya Pradesh Catholic Church, Father Maria Stephen told PTI. But for canonisation

of sainthood, a miracle is required, he said.

All the four cardinals of India - Mar Baselios Cleemis (president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India), Mar George Alencherry (of Syro Malabar Church), Oswald Gracias (Archdiocese of Bombay) and Telephore Toppo (Archdiocese of Ranchi) graced the ceremony.

Sister Rani, then 41, was stabbed about 50 times on-board a bus in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district on February 25, 1995, Stephen said, adding she was a member of the Syro-Malabar Franciscan Clarist Congregation. Her attacker Samunder Singh was hired to kill the nun as some landlords in MP’s Indore region were upset with her work on uplift of landless people, he said.

Singh was sentenced to life in prison by a court.

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BHOPAL, Nov 4 (AGENCIES): Kerala-born nun Rani Maria Vattali, who was stabbed to death in 1995 in Madhya Pradesh, was today declared ‘Blessed’, a sacred title in the Roman Catholic church order.

The Vatican’s head of the Department for Cause of Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, declared Vattali, popularly known as Sister Rani, ‘Blessed’, a stage below sainthood.

Cardinal Amato read out Apostolic (Pope’s) letter declaring her ‘Blessed’ in Latin at a Holy Mass at Saint Paul Higher Secondary School’s ground in Indore in the presence of large numbers of clerics and Christians. The nun’s killer also attended the ceremony.

Cardinal George Alencherry read out the letter of Pope Francis in English, while Cardinal Telesphore Toppo did so in Hindi at the mass presided

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K. Ghokheto Chophy inaugurating the Ayurved Mega Kendra on Saturday.

D i m a p u r , N ov 4 (NPN): Ayurved Mega Kendra, a one-stop shop for ayurveda products, was inaugurated on Saturday

by Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) vice president (Adm.) K. Ghokheto Chophy.

Located at NCD build-

ing Nyamo Lotha road, the Ayurved Mega Kendra is the first in Dimapur to offer ayurveda products under one roof, said the proprietor Manoj Kumar Bhagat.

Speaking at the inaugural function, NCD vice president (Adm.) assured the management of all pos-

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sible support from the NCD and reassured them of security. Chophy also urged the management of Ayurved Mega Kendra to cooperate with the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) and Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI).

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Allahabad Bank observes vigilance awareness week D i m a p u r , N ov 4 (NPN): Allahabad Bank, Dimapur branch observed vigilance awareness week from October 30 to November 4 and took a pledge to create a corruption free environment.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LONGLENG : NAGALAND LLG/JUD/SUC/2009-10/415 Dt. 18/10/2017 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas, Shri/Smti/Kumar Elen Phom of Tangha village/Town has applied for issue of succession certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & securities in respect of late Shri/Smti/kumara Kammukho who expired on 09-06-2017.

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OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Shri. T. Yolise Sangtam of Phir Ahir Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of his Late wife C. Thsatrila Sangtam who expired on 14/10/2017.

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Notice is hereby given that Smti. Peuleule, Peukwakram Colony Peren Town has applied for transfer of land settlement permit NO.REV/LP-1/99 Book No. 006 Sl. No. 1262 measuring an area of 60 x 120 ft. located at Nkozai Colony, Peren which has been gifted by Shri. Dithu.

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that the company will be upgrading CDMA network of Sistema Shyam Teleservices, which has been merged with it, to provide 4G services in Delhi, Rajasthan, UP West, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kolkata service areas.

Trai said that RCom has informed it has sent all the necessary information regarding closure of voice calls along with option to port out any operators in case subscriber do not wish to continue with 4G data services of the company.

The regulator has directed RCom to not reject any porting out request of its subscribers and asked all telecom operators to accept request of RCom subscribers till December 31, 2017.

RCom, reeling under debt of around Rs 46,000 crore, decided to shut down its voice call services after it failed to close its wireless business merger deal with Aircel in the beginning of this month.

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of the Railways, the SMS facility is considered to be an important service for passengers.

The official said in order to avail this facility, passengers are advised to mention their mobile numbers on the reservation slips.

It is a passenger-friendly free service for which the Railways bear the cost of SMS. There was a trial run of the service on a few Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains.

There were a few glitches found during the trial run which were addressed. Now the service is fully operational in all Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains, he said.

There are total 23 pairs of Rajdhani and 26 pairs of Shatabdi trains running across the country.

NEW DELHI, Nov 4 (PTI): Loss-making telecom operator Reliance Communications will shut down voice call service from December 1 and its customers can move to other networks by the end of the year, as per direction issued by telecom regulator Trai on Saturday.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in direction to all telecom operators said that RCom on October 31, 2017 intimated it that “RCL (Reliance Communications Limited) shall provide only 4G data services to its customers and as a result will discontinue to provide voice services to the subscribers... with effect from 1st December 2017.”

RCom informed Trai that it is providing 2G and 4G services in eight telecom circles of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, UP East and West, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

The Anil Ambani-led firm has informed Trai

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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS): Passengers of Rajdhani and Shatabdi will now get text messages on their mobile phones if their scheduled trains get delayed by more than an hour.

Currently, the SMS messages are being sent to wait-listed passengers after the confirmation of their berths.

Railways made the much-needed facility operational on Saturday for all Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains, said a senior Railway Ministry official involved with the project, adding that the SMS facility would be extended to other trains too in a phased manner.

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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS): Lauding India’s increasing per capita income, World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva on Saturday said she has no doubt that India will be a high-middle income country by 2047 when it completes its centenary year of independence.

“In the last three decades, India’s per capita income has quadrupled. I have no doubt India when it hits its century of independence in 2047, will be a high-middle income country,” Georgieva said while addressing India’s Business Reforms conference at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra here.

Georgieva praised India for its sudden jump of 30 ranks in 2017, the biggest leap ever, in the history of the ease of doing business.

“We are here to celebrate a very impressive achievement. In 15 years of the history of the ease of doing business, such a jump of 30-ranks in one year is very rare. In cricket, I understand that hitting a century is a big milestone.”

She hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “high-level ownership” efforts and “championship of reforms” that led to achieve India such a ranking in ease of doing business.

Reminding Gur u Nanak Dev’s preachings, the World Bank CEO said: “Today is also the anniversary of Guru Nanak which reminds me of his words that whatever seed is sown, the plant will grow thus.”

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Unfortunately, he said only 10 per cent of fruit and vegetables are processed in India whose participation is barely 1 per cent in global processed food.

The government aims at enhancing the processing of fruits and vegetables to 20 per cent by 2019, he said.

He said construction of 44 economic corridors that include Mumbai-Kolkata and Mumbai-Kanyakumari will result in quick delivery of produce to markets besides reduction in logistic costs and enhancement in farmers’ income.

Talking about highways, he said that Eastern Peripheral Expressway to decongest Delhi will be made operational by next month while electronic tolling on highways pan-India will result in seamless flow of traffic throughout the country and would contribute in reduction of logistic cost which is at 18 per cent in India as comparison to a mere 8 to 10 per cent in China.

On irrigation front, he said, “As many as 325 new projects are being taken up by the government.”

talisation plan for PSBs over two years. Of this, Rs 1.35 lakh crore will be financed through recapitalisation bonds, Rs 18,100 crore through the Budget and Rs 58,000 crore through capital-raising by banks.

Among the nationalised banks, some like Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank have declared dividend in 2017. Several others had last declared dividend in 2015.

After the recapitalisation announcement, SBI chief economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh pointed out in a research report that its burden on the fisc would be very limited, going by the experience in the 1990s.

“During 1986 till 2001, interest paid by the government to the nationalised banks on recap bonds works out to 0.07% of GDP per annum on average.

But, during the period, the banks have paid dividends to government amounting to 0.06% of GDP on average. So, the net impact was only 0.03% of GDP on fiscal deficit, almost nil. Also, coupon payments aid the profitability of banks in strict accounting sense,” Ghosh said in the report.

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fied on National Corridors to be built at a cost of Rs 2 lakh crore. These parks will cater to key production and consumption centres accounting for 45 per cent of India’s road freight,” the minister said.

He said the work has already been started at Chennai, Bangalore, Vijaywada, Hyderabad, Surat and Guwahati for logistic parks that are designed to house cold storages and warehouses.

Besides, government’s another major initiative Sagarmala for port-led economic development of the country will see reduction of about Rs 40,000 crore logistic cost in the country, he said.

Sagarmala will see development of 14 coastal economic zones besides development of two mega food processing parks, he said.

The minister stressed that development of logistic parks is essential as India witnesses wastage of fruits and vegetables worth Rs 13,300 crore which account for about 35 per cent of the produce due to lack of infrastructure.

MUMBAI, Nov 4 (Agencies): The government is planning its recapitalisation programme of public sector banks (PSBs) in such a manner that funds will be allocated largely to those lenders that will pay large dividends.

The objective is to ensure that the capital infusion will be neutral on the fiscal deficit.

The recapitalisation is in the form of a book entry with banks buying bonds from the government and the latter pushing the money back into the lenders’ balance sheet by subscribing to equity capital. Since the bonds will be balanced with the equity, the fiscal deficit will go up only to the extent of interest that the government will pay out on these bonds. By ensuring that there is dividend income, the government is trying to keep the entire capital infusion from widening the fiscal deficit.

According to the CEO of a PSB, the government has already sounded out some lenders that the ability to pay dividend will be a criteria in allocation of capital. Last week, the government announced a Rs 2.11-lakhcrore recapi-

‘India to be highmiddle income country by 2047’

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New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI): India offers “golden opportunities” for global investors in sectors such as infrastructure, transport, agriculture and food processing, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said Saturday.

Not only the country is going to offer a world class infrastructure in highways in two years, waterways and agriculture are also undergoing massive reforms that include 325 irrigation projects and massive riverinterlinking programme, the Road, Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation minister said.

Addressing the World Food India 2017 conference on the ‘Opportunities in Infrastructure Technology & Equipment’, Gadkari said, “There are golden opportunities for investors in food processing, agriculture, water transport, highways, shipping and other sectors.”

“We are bound to create a world-class infrastructure in coming two years.

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of our association member Shri. Henilo Semp, Senior Inspector, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies Office, Phek on 3/11/2017. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members.

May his soul rest in peace.

Lirichum Anar Asasola Longkumer President, NSCFSA General Secy., NSCFSA

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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The International Mauythai Alliance Federation Inc-Mon (IMAFI-Mon) would like to appreciate and give thanks to the following persons and departments for making the first Warriors Fight League’s opening night event a grand and a huge successful one by contributing towards our association in various ways i.e, financially, materially & physically.

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associates after they ignored a court order to return to Spain on Thursday to answer charges of rebellion, sedition, misuse of public funds, disobedience and breach of trust relating to their secessionist campaign.

The judge rejected a request from Puigdemont to testify via video conference from Belgium.

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With profound gratitude and give thanks to the almighty God. We the Soyim Student’s Union Kohima Unit would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss. Imtinungla Longkumer, daughter of Mr. Alemjungshi Longkumer for securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) in the recently declared NPSC Examination.

The determination and hard work towards your success is an inspiration to all. We wish you the very best in your future endeavour.

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With immense pride and honour, the GTSU extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Bokaho Swu, S/o Mr. Khehovi Swu & Mrs. Vihuli Swu of Ghathashi Town for successfully clearing the recently declared NPSC Exam and securing the post of JDA, under Treasuries & Accounts Department.

The Union further wishes you success in all your future endeavors.

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W ith immense pride and honour,the Merangkong Students' Union (MSU) extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Imolemnok (Indian Navy) S/o Mr & Mrs Tsukjemkaba of Merangkong Village for bringing laurels to our village by winning Bronze Medal at the Guangzhou Nansha International Yachting (Sailing) Regatta Competition held from 28 to 30 July 2017 in China.

We pray that our Almighty God continue to bless you and wishes you success in your future endeavour.

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AVIHO CHISHI Gen. Secretary, GTSU

With immense pride and honor, the Aphuyemi Sümi Küqhakulu, Kohima (Pughoboto Area Public Organisation, Kohima) convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Bokaho Swu, S/o Khehovi Swu of Kichilimi Village for securing the post of Junior Divisional Accountant (JDA) under the Department of Treasuries and Accounts in the recently declared NPSC Examination.

The ASKK further wishes you success as you take on new responsibilities.

Isac Wotsa Joshua Sheqi President General Secretary

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in the late 1970s, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called the election when he took control of Catalonia in response to last week’s declaration of independence by its parliament.

Belgium, where a European arrest warrant can be blocked for several mainly procedural reasons, will have a maximum of three months to decide whether to send Puigdemont back to Spain.

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warrant before handing it to a judge. “We will give it to an investigative judge maybe tomorrow or the day after,” Eric Van der Sypt told Reuters. Puigdemont, who is considering standing in a snap election in the region on Dec. 21, has said he did not trust Spanish justice but would cooperate with the Belgian courts.

Embroiled in Spain’s gravest political crisis since the return of democracy

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MADRID/BRUSSELS, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Spain on Friday issued an arrest warrant on sedition and other charges against Carles Puigdemont, tightening the judicial net around the former Catalan leader who went Brussels after his government was sacked over a declaration of independence, reports Reuters.

A Madrid High Court judge asked Belgium to arrest Puigdemont and four

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Hong Kong’s government said that law will also apply in the semi-autonomous territory, once the authorities enact a local version of the legislation and get it passed through the legislature.

Hong Kong football fans have booed the anthem when it is played at matches for years, as concerns grow about the city’s liberties coming under threat.

Pro-Beijing politician Ip Kwok-him said, “when this law is passed, people must stand, there must be a display of solemnity.”

Spain issues arrest warrant for ousted Catalan President Carles

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specified a much lesser jail term of 15 days for disrespecting the song.

Xinhua said the threeyear sentence could apply in “serious” cases concerning disrespect towards the anthem, but did not provide further details.

According to the National Anthem Law, “The March of the Volunteers” can no longer be played as background music in public places and “inappropriate” private performances of the song are also forbidden.

Separately on Saturday,

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“wrong and illegal”.

“According to the Constitution, freedom of expression is inviolable in Afghanistan. WhatsApp and Telegram are tools of free speech -- if the government bans them, it means that tomorrow they could stand against media in Afghanistan too,” Abdul Mujeeb Khalvatgar, Executive Director of Nai, a group that campaigns for free speech, was quoted as saying.

The clarity on the reason for the temporary ban was not obtained but the deputy director of the telecoms regulatory authority told the BBC that the ban was due to “security concerns”. “WhatsApp and Telegram are often used by the Taliban and other militant groups to evade government surveillance,” the NYT report said.

Chinese football fans hold their national flag as they listen to their national anthem.

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Mr. Hentung Phom Mr. Vikavi Z. Assumi Mr. Avikishe Khujumi The Office of the Thahekhu Ghami Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (TGKK) would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Vikavi Z. Assumi, S/o Zheito Assumi and Mr. Avikishe Khujumi, S/o Ahovi Khujumi for successfully securing the post of Secretariat Assistant under Personnel of Administrative Reforms Department The TGKK wishes them the best in all their future endeavours.

Lukato H. Yepthomi Nikita (President) (General Secretary)

Mr. Mopling M. Phom

The Tamlu Bϋhϋ Students’ Union, Kohima with immense joy and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to – 1. Mr. Hentung Phom, S/o Mr. Lt. Mongakh & Mrs. C. Elong Phom for securing the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) Cl-II, under Works and Housing Department.

2. Mr. Mopling M. Phom, S/o Mr. Mongjang Phom and & Mrs. Pongngoi Phom for securing the post of Research Assistant (Cl-III) under the Department of Art and Culture.

May God bless you both and wish all the best in your future endeavours.

Manngai C. Nganlang C.Phom President , TBSUK Gen. Secy, TBSUK

The Zapami Gazetted Officers’ Forum with great honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Riku Khutso, S/o Chikhro Khutso for successfully clearing the recent NPSC Exam 2017 and securing the top Rank No. 1 in EAC post under Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department, Government of Nagaland.

The ZGOF wishes you the very best in your future endeavours and warmly welcome you to our Forum.

Dr. Wemeri Khutsoh Kelhikha Kenye President Secretary

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KABUL, NOV 4 (IANS): In yet another jolt to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Afghanistan on Saturday imposed a 20-day ban on WhatsApp in the country -- nearly a month after China reportedly blocked all the services of the popular instant messaging app.

In the move seen as an attempt to curb “freedom of expression” of the citizens, the Afghanistan government has asked several private telecommunication companies to suspend WhatsApp as well as a similar app Telegram in the country, reported The New York Times late on Friday. Both WhatsApp and Telegram had stopped working for the customers of Salaam Telecom, a government-owned service provider, the report added. People in Afghanistan termed this decision

his Future Movement and Hezbollah.

“We are living in a climate similar to the atmosphere that prevailed before the assassination of (his father the late prime minister) martyr Rafik alHariri. I have sensed what is being plotted covertly to target my life,” Hariri said.

Rafik al-Hariri was killed in a 2005 Beirut waterfront bomb attack that also killed 21 other people, shaking the country and pushing his son Saad into politics.

In a statement read from an undisclosed location, Hariri said Hezbollah and Iran had brought Lebanon into the “eye of a storm” of international sanctions.

BEIJING, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): China has passed legislation to punish anyone who disrespects the national anthem with up to three years in prison, state media reported Saturday.

The changes to China’s criminal law were approved during a committee meeting of the country’s rubberstamp parliament, the National People’s Congress (NPC), according to the official Xinhua news agency.

“Serious cases of disrespecting the country’s national anthem in public would get punishments including deprivation of political rights, criminal detention, and imprisonment of up to three years,” it said.

China has been fine-tuning legislation on the proper way and place to sing its national anthem, recently tightening rules that already bar people from performing it at parties, weddings and funerals.

The country in September passed a National Anthem Law applying to mainland citizens, which

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people to a single Syrian border town, a village on a bank of the Euphrates in Iraq and some patches of nearby desert.

Officials on both sides of the border said its final defeat could come swiftly, although they still fear it will reconstitute as a guerrilla force, capable of waging attacks without territory to defend.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Haidar Abadi announced that government forces

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BEIRUT/ERBIL NOV 4 (IANS): (AGENCIES): Islamic State’s self-proclaimed caliphate was on the verge of final defeat on Friday, with Syrian government forces capturing its last major city on one side of the border and Iraqi forces taking its last substantial town on the other, reports Reuters.

The losses on either side of the frontier appear to reduce the caliphate that once ruled over millions of

BEIRUT, NOV 4 (AGENCIES): Lebanon’s prime minister, Saad al-Hariri, resigned on Saturday, citing an assassination plot against him and accusing Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of sowing strife in the Arab world, reports Reuters.

His resignation thrusts Lebanon back into the frontline of Saudi-Iranian regional rivalry and seems likely to exacerbate sectarian tensions between Lebanese Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims.

It also shatters a coalition government formed last year after years of political deadlock, and which was seen as representing a victory for Shi’ite Hezbollah and Iran.

Hariri, who is closely allied with Saudi Arabia, alleged in a televised broadcast that Hezbollah was “directing weapons” at Yemenis, Syrians and Lebanese and said the Arab world would “cut off the hands that wickedly extend to it”. Hariri’s coalition, which took office last year, grouped nearly all of Lebanon’s main political parties, including the

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Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) fighters fire a cannon against Islamic State militants in Al-Qaim, Iraq November 3, 2017.

had captured al-Qaim, the border town where the Euphrates spills from Syria into Iraq. That leaves just the village of Rawa further down river on the opposite bank still in the hands of the ultra-hardline militants, who swept through a third of Iraq in 2014.

On the Syrian side, government forces declared victory in Deir al-Zor, the last major city in the country’s eastern desert where the militants still had a presence. Government forces are now about 40 km away from Albu Kamal, the Syrian town across the border from al-Qaim, and preparing for a final confrontation. A U.S.-led international coalition which has been bombing Islamic State and supporting ground allies on both sides of the frontier said before the fall of al-Qaim that the militant group had just a few thousand fighters left, holed up in the two towns on either side of the border.

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porary and local dialect singers, musicians and comedians from Ao community were brought together on a platform at DDSC stadium, Dimapur, Saturday; during the ‘Celebration of Ao Harmony’ event to give a special treat to music and art lovers of Dimapur city.

The event was organized by Dimapur Ao Lanur Telongjem (DALT).

Artistes for the concert included Waluniba Lemtur, Moajung-

Tiameren Aier, Tsuza Imchen, Dreamz Unlimited, Anungba Sanglir, Marjo A Kichu and Toshimeren.

The singers and the lone instrumentalist gave rousing performances to the thousands of music lovers gathered at the venue, mesmerizing the crowd one after the other with their talents.

But no surprise, it was the Dreamz Unlimited that stole the show with their double power

mon but unpleasant scene where Naga brothers get into trouble against each other over law keepers’ high handedness and ‘dada wannabes’ which made the stadium reverberate with laughter from the crowd.

What makes Dreamz Unlimited so irresistible is the way they get so comfortably absorbed in their act which makes it even eligible to be nominated for Oscar Awards.

Their performances

the most thick-headed people.

The event was compered by Sungkum Aier a n d K a t hy i n l a Ja m i r while the special guest included A Chuba Ozukum, Aolemla Jamir and Temjen Toy. Invocation was pronounced by Dimapur Ao Baptist Church youth director Jonshimanen while DALT president K Longri

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With immense pride and honour, the DLEK conveys our heartiest congratulations to Miss.

Zuchobeni E. Lotha of Longsa Village, D/o Mr. Evothung Lotha for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant through the recently declared NPSC Exam 2016 result.

The Khumshum further wishes you great success in your future endeavour.

Name : Aremo Mozhui F/Name : Ramongo Mozhui Age : 43 years Height : 5’6” feet Complexion : Fair Permanent Add: Etsutchukha Colony, Wokha Missing since 24/10/2017 Finders may please contact : 8974443096/ 8974810732. DC-2633

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Chairperson, DLEK

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The Assemblies of God of East India Pastors Seminar cum Worship Seminar

LONGLENG : NAGALAND

FELICITATES With immense pride and happiness, the Y.S.U would like to congratulate Mr. H. Yengcha Phom, S/o Hayu Phom for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC examination 2017.

The hard work and dedication which you displayed toward your achievement is an inspiration to our village community in general and student in particular.

May the Almighty God continue to bless you with wisdom and knowledge as you venture into your new endeavor.

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L. Khatvang Phom President, YSU

Ngongang Phom G/Secy, YSU

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Rainer Pusch from Germany, an Artiste in Residence of Nagaland Conservatory Some of the artistes performing during the ‘Celebration of Ao Harmony’ at DDSC stadium on Saturday. (NP) of Music will be performing at a Jazz concert on Non a r r ay o f r e - la, Wapong Ozukum, packed performances. are always followed by an Imchen delivered the wel- vember 5, 4 p.m. onwards nowned artistes Mangyang Kichu, Sashi In one of their acts, ear piercing moral which come address. at NCM campus, Darogapincluding contem- & Asen, Wonder Wave, they enacted a very com- is sure to penetrate even (Aneila Seyie Keretsü) athar, Dimapur.

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Worship Seminar Pastors Seminar cum Worship Seminar with Grace Mission, Singapore conducted by the Assemblies of God of East India was held at Don Bosco Institute for Development & Leadership, Dimapur, Nagaland from 2nd – 4th November, 2017. Rev. Ronald Seet, Mrs. June Seet, Bro. Wilson Lee and Sis. CY Chuan from Grace Assembly of God Church, Singapore was the speakers. A total of 186 participants for both the Pastors Seminar and Worship Seminar from Assam and Nagaland attended the seminar. The Executive Committee of AGEI extends their gratitude to all the resource persons for their effort and resourceful messages and also all the participants for their cooperation in making the program a grand success. All the participants were blessed immensely.

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The Chungtia Students' Union with immense pride extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr Moasunep Kichu of Chungtia Village on receiving the prestigious National Award for "Best Educational Programme of the year" for a documentary " Not in Fine Feather? " directed and Cinematographed by him at CECUGC Educational Video Competition 2015 -2016 held at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla on 5th & 6th Oct.2017.

We wish him great success in all his future endeavours and pray that he continue to bring Laurels through his hard work and dedication.

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Usutomi Urban Forum with immense pride conveys our heartiest congratulations and felicitates Mr. TOVITO H. ACHUMI, S/o Mr. HETOI ACHUMI of Usutomi village for successfully securing the post of J.D.A. under TREASURIES & ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT in the recently declared NCS, NPS, NSS, & Allied Service. NPSC Exam 2016.

The Forum wishes and prays that the Almighty God continue to bless you in all your future endeavours.

Don Bosco Tech Assisi Centre Dimapur. Batch Inauguration Programme of DB TECH ABF-2 PROJECT cum 1st Parents Meet on 27th Oct' 17 at 11:00 AM in Women's Working Centre Assisi.

Lakeview Colony, Dimapur.

Mr. Hito Shohe, Proprietor of "The Indian Restaurant" graced the occasion as Chief Guest, in his speech he said, I am happy to see you all young boys and girls attending this session of Skill Development program. As an upcoming entrepreneur in hospitality sector paucity of fund was not only a constraint but lack of skill prompted me to undergo skill training in cooking and baking in Delhi and Bangalore. I also completed a few courses in Dog training and won more than 20 Award prizes at all India Level.

Friends, there is no shortcuts, most essentially, believe in yourself, your life will be changed forever.

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Patrice Evra kicks a Marseille fan in the head after being confronted before the game.

who hurled hateful insults,” said a club statement.

Earlier, European football governing body UEFA said Evra was banned for “violent conduct” and indicated that the former French international faced further sanctions at a disciplinary hearing next week.

“Following his dismissal, the player is suspended for at least one match. The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body will decide on this case at its next meeting on 10 November,” UEFA said in a statement Both Marseille and Guimaraes, who went on the win the tie 1-0, were also charged over their fans invading the pitch.

Announcing their probe, Marseille said in a statement: “No matter

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ABU DHABI, Nov 4 (PTI): Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made a triumphant return to the Ladies European Tour by clinching the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open after surviving a few anxious moments in the closing stages.

The 19-year-old sounded a warning to her competitors ahead of the Hero Indian Open, where she will defend her title next

week. It is Aditi’s third LET win in less than 12 months.

India’s other player, Vani Kapoor (70) finished in a tie for 57th.

Aditi, who won the Hero Indian Open and Qatar Ladies Open last year, survived a late scare when she double bogeyed the par-3 17th. But she held her nerve to par the 18th and final hole for a one-shot win over Georgia Hall (66).

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what happens, a professional player must maintain self-control despite provocations and insults, no matter how unjustified they may be.” Evra was confronted by a group of supporters who had managed to get out of an area in the Afonso Henriques ground reserved for around 500 Marseille fans.

Stewards at the ground quickly intervened to break up the trouble, with Evra, who was originally listed as a substitute, ordered to return to the dressing room by the referee.

“Pat has experience, and he must not react, it’s obvious,” said Marseille coach Rudi Garcia whose side lost the game 1-0 and also had Boubacar Kamara sent off three minutes from time.

B risbane , N ov 4 (IANS): India’s Anjum Moudgil won her second medal of the ongoing Commonwealth Shooting Championships, winning the bronze in the womens 50 metre Rifle Prone here on Saturday. This was her second individual medal of the Championships, to add to her silver in the 10M Air Rifle event.

Anjum shot a total of 616.7 after 60 shots to finish behind silver medallist Seonaid Mcintosh of Scotland who shot 619.9.

The gold went to Seonaid’s compatriot Jennifer Mcintosh who shot a Commonwealth record score of 620.7.

Massa to retire from F1 at end of season LO N D O N, N ov 4 (Agencies): Brazilian driver Felipe Massa announced his retirement from Formula One at the end of the season, and for the second time, on Saturday.

The 36-year-old had been due to retire last season but was recalled by the Williams team after Valtteri Bottas left for Mercedes following the surprise retirement of 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.

After an emotional send-off in Brazil last year, Massa was back in the cockpit a few months later.

“As you know, last year I decided to announce my retirement in Formula One but because of the

Felipe Massa

Williams request I decided to do another season,” the former Ferrari driver said in a video message posted on social media.

“But this time will be my last race in Brazil of Formula One and my last race in Abu Dhabi,” he added, thanking his family, fans and sponsors and making clear he was not retiring from racing entirely.

“I really hope that you can support me next year or maybe in the future in other races and in other categories,” he said.

The Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the season, is next week with Abu Dhabi ending the season on Nov. 26.

Williams have yet to announce their 2018 lineup, with several candidates in the frame including Poland’s Robert Kubica.

Canadian rookie teenager Lance Stroll is sure to stay, however.

Massa won 11 races with Ferrari and finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton, now a four-times world champion, by a single point in the 2008 season.

His last victory was at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, where he won new fans for his dignified and sporting response when Hamilton seized the title by taking fifth place on the last corner of the last lap.

In 2009, he suffered a severe head injury and was in a coma for several days after being hit on the helmet in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying by a spring shed from the Brawn of compatriot Rubens Barrichello.

Massa joined Williams in 2014, helping the former champions to take third place in the constructors’ championship that year and in 2015.

KLH Tokhu Emong football tourney concludes D I M A P U R , N ov 4 (NPN): Tiyi XI, New Secretariat/ Thizama emerged as the champions of 4th Kohima Lotha Hoho (KLH) Tokhu Emong football tournament which concluded Saturday at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

In the final, Tiyi XI beat United Electrical Forest Agri FC by a solitary goal to lift the title. Goldfinch Club New Reserve and KC Lotha Lower Agri bagged the third and fourth place respectively.

The highest scorer of the tournament was Mhabemo of Tiyi XI with

five goals.

Renthungo Murr y from Goldfinch Club was adjudged the best goal keeper, Yamosao of Tiyi XI as best defender and Mhathung of Tiyi XI as best midfielder. Renthungo Patton was adjudged as the player of the tournament and Chumpo XI, Kenouzou bagged the best team award.

Altogether 17 teams Electrical Forest Agri FC (blue) and Tiyi XI, New Secretariat/Thizama with match participated in the tourna- United official and tournament organizers. ment.

The awards to the winners will be given during the Tokhu Emong festival celebration at Kisama We, the bereaved family of Late Visheli on November 7.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Sema would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the well wishers, individuals, families and friends for your physical, spiritual and financial support during the prolonged illness and till her sudden demise.

We convey our special thanks to :

TIME STOOD STILL Time stood still for us the day you left us.

Wish we could bargain for few more years to be together again.

You lived such a beautiful and vibrant life, With so many fond memories and lessons to make us dwell upon.

They will continue to be our 'beacon' even in the days to come.

The footprint you have imprinted on our hearts cannot be erased by time.

We hate to bid adieu and part this way.

But we take comfort, for you are in a better place and in the safest hands.

Loving grandchildren and great grandchildren

1. Dispur Hospital, Guwahati 2. International (Apollo) Hospital, Guwahati.

3. Eden Hospital, Dimapur.

4. BSNL Office Staffs.

5. Borlengri Ao Baptist Arogo.

6. Hovishe Baptist Church.

Born : 04-11-1964 – Died : 30-10-2016

Late B. Tekamayang

Loving husband, children, in-laws and family members

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MARSEILLE, Nov 4 (Agencies): Patrice Evra was handed an initial one-match ban by UEFA and suspended by his club Marseille on Friday after the veteran defender aimed a karate kick at the head of one of his team’s own supporters.

The for mer Manchester United star was redcarded for the assault during the pre-match warmup at Thursday’s Europa League clash at Guimaraes in Portugal.

Marseille said that club president JacquesHenri Eyraud had met the 36-year-old to inform him of the suspension and warned that he could face further “disciplinary action.” “Marseille also denounced the unacceptable behaviour of some fans

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A good name is better than perfume and the day of death better than the day of birth.

Ecclesiastes 7:1 Surely the righteous will never be shaken, They will be remembered forever (Psalm 112:6)

Your life was a blessing; Your memory, a treasure; You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measures.

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From Loving mother, wife, daughters, brothers & sister

Late B. Tekamayang

(20 April 1924 – 29th October 2017) th

Words are inadequate to express our gratitude and appreciation to all those who supported our family in every possible way at the sudden demise of our beloved Late B. Tekamayang. Your sincere concern and love for us at times like this would ever remain in our hearts.

It is our earnest prayer that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family members

Dated 2nd November, 2017.

MAZIEZOKHO NISA Jotsoma Village

ROKOVISIE RINO Jotsoma Village

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We the family of Late Robert Yanthan would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our dear and beloved son on 24.10.2017. We immensely acknowledge the help and support bestowed upon us, we are unable to thank each and every individual however may the Almighty God bless you all.

We owe special thanks to : 1. Doctors, nurses & staff of Kohima Naga Hospital.

2. D.E.F Police, Zunheboto, Nagaland.

3. Brothers, Sisters, Cousine & relatives of Kohima 4. Kohima Sunglup Committee 5. Kohima Mekokla Committee 6. Houzha Police Pughoboto Town 7. Sunglup E.T.C. Colony Wokha 8. Wapean Wokha 9. Pughoboto Police Station Church 10. Brothers, Sisters & Cousin of Sunglup Village.

We, Maziezokho Nagi and Rokovisie Rino, permanent resident sof Jotsoma Village, hereby tender our unconditional apology to the Jotsoma Village and all who have been offended by our complaint letter dated 20/10/2017 to the Deputy Commissioner & DEO, Kohima for deletion of many names of voters as already expired even though they are still alive and also indicated many voters as bogus voters when they are residents of the village. Further, we mentioned several names as appearing in multiple polling stations for deletion without mentioning our names/family names which appeared in 2/3 polling stations viz, 1. Science College, 2. Jotsoma Lower and 3. Sechü Zubza. We also apologise to all the campaigners of “Clean Election” for having masqueraded as activities of clean election when we belonged to a political party of the state. We also inform the public that from our own accord we have withdrawn the complaint petition dated 20/10/2017.

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Trent Boult (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan during the second T20 international cricket match.

Rajkot, Nov 4 (PTI): Opener Colin Munro hammered an unbeaten 109 before bowlers straitjacketed the Indian batsmen as New Zealand outplayed the hosts by 40 runs in the second Twenty20 to level the three-match series.

Left-handed Munro used his bat like a sledgehammer, striking seven sixes and as many fours in his 58-balls knock to power New Zealand to an imposing 196 for two.

Munro raised a 105run partnership for the first wicket with Martin Guptill (45 off 41), setting the platform for a big total in their do-or-die match.

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pegged India back with both the openers - Shikhar Dhawan (1) and Rohit Sharma (5) - sent back by paceman Trent Boult (4/34).

Although captain Virat Kohli kept India’s hopes alive with a typically aggressive innings of 65, studded with a six and eight fours, the home team’s asking rate kept climbing steeply and in the end they fell well short.

The hosts ended at 156 for seven.

The third and final match of the series will be played on November 7 at Thiruvananthapuram.

India started the runchase in disastrous fashion

by losing in-form openers, Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, in the second over to Boult.

The duo, who had made identical 80 runs in a record opening stand of 158 for a winning cause in the series opener at Delhi, were out to poor shots, Dhawan losing his stumps when playing across to the left arm pacer and Sharma hanging his bat out loosely to be caught behind.

Young Turk Shreyas Iyer, in only his second game for the countr y, started in an encouraging fashion by playing some excellent square of the wicket shots on the off-side for fours.

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KOHIMA, Nov 4 (NPN): The Kohima Squat Challenge, organised by Ciekhan Society and powered by Dreamcorp, was held at the Flex Appeal Gym, Kohima on Saturday.

Participants from various Gyms in and around State Capital Kohima vied in two categories – Heavy Weight and Light Weight.

Tsuknung (Akum)

Jamir from Flex Appeal Gym with who squat 175 kgs emerged as the winner in heavy weight category.

Thepfudilie Chadi from Life Fitness Gym secured the second place with 172 kgs and Thejakhrietuo Kire from Flex Appeal Gym bagged the third position with 160 kgs.

In light weight category, Airu Rai from Flex Appeal Gym emerged as the winner (137.5 kgs),

CASE Premier League concludes Dimap u r , N ov 4 (NPN): The second season of CASE Premier League came to a close on Saturday with three exciting matches at Chumukedima police ground.

Earlier in the day, Trinity Sporting won 2-0 against Case FC with Atokito and Lipok Jamir hitting the nets for their team. One of the most consistent teams, Trinity had already won the league in their penultimate game and continued their rich form by winning their last game.

Nizams FC sought to end their poor form on a winning note but had to be content with a draw against G-Sporting. In what turned out to be an even contest, both teams sought to salvage some pride by winning their last league match.

Vizo of G-Sporting scored a spectacular long range shot which gave them the lead. Nizams were however able to draw the game after a strong run by Themreiso who scored to equalize for the Nizams.

Powerplay had started their final match with the possibility of ending as runners-up but Tichuilung

R Panmei of STAFAC FC had other ideas. Tichuilung scored 7 goals, a league record, for his team to lead them to a 9-1 win.

Tesovisie Metha, Commandant of NAP Training Centre graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest and encouraged all the players, most of whom were working people, to continue with such activities and to lead a healthy lifestyle. He also gave away the team and individual prizes.

Trinity Sporting were declared the champions of the CASE Premier League for the second consecutive season. Case FC bagged the runners-up.

In individual category, Rijolong Aier of Trinity Sporting Club received the best player award. Tichuilung was awarded the golden boot. Temsumeren of Nizams FC walked away with the golden gloves for the second straight season and STAFAC FC won the fair play award.

Yanbemo Lotha of G-Sporting, who is 54 years old, was awarded the senior most player. All the prizes were sponsored by CASE Construction.

Moameren T. Longkumer from Flex Appeal Gym (130 kgs) and Vekuto Churha from Capital Gym (120 kgs) bagged the second and third place respectively.

The co-sponsors of Kohima Squat Challenge are Capital Gym, Zumvu Gym, FITNESS Gym, Colours Graphic, Fitness Kitchen & Smoothies, Theja Kire, Reagan Sandham and Visal Zhotso.

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Classic Cup: Tyrants FC, Naga Terriers register wins

With captain Virat Kohli, seen in superb touch again, Iyer stitched together a partnership of 54 runs, but then lost his wicket to a slog-sweep off centurion Munro who ran yards to his right to complete a good catch.

At the halfway stage, India were 71 for 4, requiring 126 more to win the game and take a winning 2-0 lead in the series.

Kohli reached his 18th half century in 32 balls while Dhoni survived a stumping chance off Sodhi before carting the next ball over long-on for a six.

At the end of the 15th over, the home side required 85 in 30 balls, a tall order. And it proved to be so as Kohli stepped out to Santner for a mighty heave and edged to the New Zealand keeper and India’s task became even more difficult at 123 for 5 with 21 balls remaining.

Dhoni’s was the seventh wicket to fall in the last over after the fall of Axar Patel two overs earlier.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 196/2 (Colin Munro 109 no, Mohammed Siraj 1/53) beat India 156/7 (Virat Kohli 65, MS Dhoni 49, Trent Boult 4/34) by 40 runs.

ZURICH, Nov 4 (Agencies): India’s football federation (AIFF) has been reminded by FIFA that it cannot be influenced by legal or political inference from inside the country, the global soccer body said.

The warning came after a Delhi High Court ruling on Tuesday annulled the AIFF’s most recent presidential election and ordered a re-run to be organised by the country’s former election commission chief S.Y. Quraishi.

FIFA statutes state that member federations must be free from legal and political interference in their respective countries and the world governing body has suspended other national associations in the past in similar cases.

“FIFA has sent a letter to the AIFF requesting more information about Delhi’s High Court decision as well as the steps that AIFF intends to undertake in this matter,” FIFA told Reuters in an emailed statement.

“FIFA has also reminded the AIFF that... member associations, including the AIFF, are obliged to manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties.”

the 50th minute.

In second match, Ethereal FC defeated Highway FC 3-1 via penalty after the match ended in a goalless draw.

In the last match of the day, Naga Terriers blanked United Brothers 7-0. In the one sided match, the youngest team in the tournament suffered humiliation at the hands of Naga Terriers. Medo Angami (21) scored the first goal in 7th minute, Khampei Konyak (9) scored the second and third goal in the 14th and 26th minutes respectively.

After the breather, Medo Angami (21) scored another goal in the 33rd minute

to make it 4-0.

Skipper Haotingmang Thomsong scored the fifth goal in the 41st minute.

Ayiezo Meye (11) scored the 6th goal and Khampei completed his hat-trick in the 56th minute to make it 7-0.

Monday’s matches 1st match: 10:00 am Foster’s FC Vs Seiyhazou Hill Boys FC 2nd match: 11:30 am Sporting Club Vs Dejavu FC 3rd match: 1:00 pm Veracious FC Vs Eimi United 4th match: 2:30 pm Kimhoma Youth FC Vs Naga Terriers

Mumbai City FC signs up OkSir for ISL-4

25th LMSSOC: Scavenger Hunt FC, Khulioh King FC enter semis

Banned Sreesanth to approach Supreme Court

Mumbai, Nov 4 (IANS): Ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) season four starting November 17, Mumbai City FC on Friday joined hands with OkSir, one of Indias most advanced app-based service aggregators, to reach out to their fans in a seamless manner.

Founded by tech entrepreneur Arun Kapoor in 2015, the real-time, on demand app provides individuals, companies, and households access to a diverse range of services, ranging from elderly care to beauty, housekeeping to automotive, and a lot more.

Based in Mumbai, OkSir operates in five major Indian cities and Hong Kong, where they launched recently. They offer more than 300 services with over 50,000 registered vendors globally.

The ISL season four kicks off on November 17 in Kochi. Mumbai City FC will play their first match on November 19 against Bengaluru FC.

A match in progress at the ongoing Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship.

Dimap u r , N ov 4 (NPN): Scavenger Hunt FC and Khulioh King FC completed the semifinals line-up of the ongoing 25th Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship on Saturday.

In the first match of the day, Scavenger Hunt FC beat Donching Yangmei FC A 3-2 via tie breaker after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Ben Chang of Scavenger Hunt FC gave an early lead when he

United Brothers (yellow) and Naga Terriers in action on Saturday. (NP)

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Kohima, Nov 4 (NPN): Tyrants FC, Ethereal FC and Naga Terriers registered wins at the ongoing 23rd Classic Cup on Saturday.

In the first match, Tyrants FC beat M.T. Youth Club by 1-0 to enter the prequarters of the tournament.

Both the teams displayed equal strength and tactics with equal ball possession.

Players from both teams missed on various occasions and till the first half, the score line remained 0-0.

After the lemon break, the lone and winning goal for Tyrants FC came through the boot of Viho Kin (7) in

found the net in the 10th minute. However, their hope for win was shattered when Aolen netted the equalizer for Dongching Yangmei FC A in the 55th minute. Locked at 1-1 at the end of the stipulated time, the two teams played extra time but neither could score to qualify for the semi finals.

The match went for the tie break wherein Scavenger Hunt FC custodian showed excellent goal

keeping skills by saving two shots. The match ended in favour of Scavenger Hunt FC 3-2.

In the final quarter final match, Khulioh King FC beat DEF Tuensang 1-0 to enter the semi-final.

The solitar y goal came through a header from Hanser in the 33th minute.

Monday’s match 1st semi-final: 1:00 pm Ngangpong FC Vs Sangzi FC

BENGALURU, Nov 4 (PTI): Tainted former India cricketer S Sreesanth said he would approach the Supreme Court in a last ditch effort to lift the life ban imposed on him by the BCCI following allegations of spot-fixing during an IPL match in 2013.

“That is the only option left with me, to approach the Supreme Court. At the end of the day, my life, except cricket is going really well.

I will fight for my right. It is not just about playing for the country, but it is about getting the respect back,” Sreesanth said.

Sreesanth said he has been very quiet for the fourand-a-half years and felt it was high time for him to speak his mind.

“That is why I have opened up and started to speak. It is just the beginning and there are more things to come,” he added.

Sreesanth was banned for life following allegations of spot-fixing during an IPL match in 2013.

Mary Kom, 2 others in semis of Asian Boxing meet

M.C. Mary Kom with the Indian coaching staff.

Ho Chi Minh City, Nov 4 (PTI): The celebrated M C Mary Kom led the charge by assuring herself of a sixth medal at the Asian women’s Boxing Championships as three Indians entered the semifinals of the continental showpiece Saturday.

Advancing to the medal round, along with Mary Kom, were Shiksha (54kg) and Priyanka Chaudhary (60kg).

Mary Kom, a five-time world champion and an Olympic bronze-medallist, defeated Chinese Taipei’s

Meng-Chieh Pin in a split verdict in the quarterfinals to make the last four stage of the light flyweight (48kg) category.

The 34-year-old, who has won four gold and a silver medal in her five previous appearances at the event, will face Japan’s Tsubasa Komura in the semifinals.

The medal assured today is Mary Kom’s first in more than a year and a massive confidence-booster for the boxer, who had missed Olympic qualification last year.

In a rather cautiously-

fought bout, neither the Indian, nor her opponent were willing to launch too many attacks. The punches were few and far between at least in the opening three minutes. However, the two boxers upped the intensity in the second round.

Pin, also the taller of the two pugilists, was the first to move away from the waiting game and began using her left straights and right hooks rather effectively.

However, Mary Kom too raised her game against the nimble-footed Pin, who

displayed impressive defensive tactics.

The Manipuri went all out in the last round and more than made up for a patchy display in the opening round to get the judges’ nod.

Shiksha, who belongs to the Railways Sports Promotion Board, was up next for the country, against Uzbekistan’s Ferangiz Khoshimova. The national champion took an attacking approach from the first ring of the bell and hardly gave her rival any breathing space.

The unrelenting aggression eventually fetched Shiksha a unanimous verdict in her favour from the judges.

Shiksha will face Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-Ting in the semifinals.

Priyanka too was a dominant force in her clash against Sri Lanka’s Dulanjani Lankapurayalage and had no trouble earning a 5-0 victory.

However, world championships silver-medallist Saweety Boora (75kg), up against Olympic bronzemedallist Li Qian, bowed out after losing 0-5.

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