October 11, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 306

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

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Govt should act as enabler: Rio

Neiphiu Rio speaking at the inaugural programme at Hotel Vivor.

Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 10 (NPN): As expectations of citizens were always higher than what the government could deliver, chief minister Neiphiu Rio advocated the need for the government to act more as an enabler rather than a regulator.

He further said: “Good governance is not an option of governments, it is a basic right for all citizens and we are duty bound to provide it.” Rio said this while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Regional Conference on Good Governance Initiatives under the theme “Capacity

Man arrested for raping daughter KOHIMA, OCT 10 (NPN): In a shocking incident, a man has been arrested on charges of raping his own juvenile daughter at Meluri town under Phek district.

The accused, whose name cannot be disclosed to protect the identity of the victim, committed offence on the night of October 9, 2018.

According to sources, the man was arrested by police following the lodging of a complaint by women organisation at Meluri. Pochury Hoho (PH) has vehemently condemned the inhuman incident and said “there is no place in our land for this kind of abominable act.” In a press release, PH president, Chulekhu, urged the responsible authorities to book the accused under relevant sections of law and award capital punishment.

Building/Technology/Best Practices by Aspirational Districts” held at Hotel Vivor, organised by Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India and hosted by Nagaland government.

Expressing happiness at being able to host the conference, Rio remarked that “good governance” was his government’s top priority, adding his government had taken several steps in this regard. He said as very often the government remained busy resolving conflicts and overcoming constraints, it lost sight of the basic objectives of good governance.

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Pointing out that physical distance translated into a developmental gap, Rio explained how recent monsoon rains that devastated many parts of Nagaland had also cut off Kiphire district.

He said the cost of sending a truckload of from Dimapur cost almost Rs 80,000 to 1,00,000 per trip, which led to increase in prices of essential commodities that had a direct impact on ordinary people’s lives.

He said districts like Mon and Longleng also fared low on development indices, for which there was a need to adopt them as Aspirational Districts. He also suggested adoption of Aspirational Blocks to ensure that all poor and backward regions were targeted to help ensure their development.

Asserting that capacity building was another key requirement in the Northeast, Rio said there was a need to constantly learn and innovate so that better services could be delivered, adding that aspirations and expectations of citizens had risen and they demanded best of services in education, health, infrastructure and other sectors.

NEW DELHI, OCT 10 (PTI): India and Japan have held the second meeting of their Act East Forum, during which they agreed to boost cooperation on connectivity projects in the northeast, a Japanese Embassy statement said.

The meeting of ‘JapanIndia Act East Forum’ was held on October 8 under the co-chairmanship of Japan’s Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu and Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.

Ambassador Hiramatsu emphasised on cooperation in the NE region, ranging from connectivity to people-to-people exchanges and the need to come up with concrete projects, the statement said. At the meeting representatives from relevant ministries and states of the NER shared their views, the statement said.

“As a result of the meeting, future orientation of cooperation in NE was confirmed, ranging from the road and bridge connectivity projects; forest management projects in states; a new initiative to utilise bamboo which is abundant in the (Cont’d on p-5) region...” it said.

Don’t lecture us on Assembly proceedings: NPF to NDPP DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): NPF Legislature Party has clarified that it had only expressed its displeasure at the biased attitude and step-motherly treatment meted out to its legislators during the recently-concluded Assembly Session by speaker Vikho-o Yhoshü and termed NDPP’s attempt to lecture it on Assembly proceedings as “absurd and inappropriate”.

In a rejoinder issued by its press bureau, the opposition party explained that it had pointed out the defects in the Assembly proceedings based on solid foundation and reasoning with an objective to uphold the dignity, prestige and decorum of the House, which was projected in poor light due to biased attitude of the speaker. It asserted that NDPP had no moral right to issue threat and intimidation of not tolerating disrespect to the speaker’s chair, “which was very unbecoming and uncalled for.”

Asking ruling party leaders whether they had witnessed proceedings of the recent Assembly ses-

sion, NPF pointed out that any sensible person witness to the proceedings saw how the speaker failed to apply his wisdom and left the August House in shambles, as he was remote controlled by big bosses to escape further disgrace from the opposition bench.

The opposition party also took umbrage to the comparison made by the ruling party between the 12th and 13th Nagaland L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly (NLA) by stating that the two Houses comprised of different representatives and that there was no parallel as the circumstances leading to the previous political events were poles apart, unlike the present situation where 26 MLAs were in the opposition bench.

Dismissing NDPP’s accusation that no members were allowed to ask questions during TR Zeliang’s regime when there was no opposition, NPF alleged that it was speaker of the current Assembly which had restricted its members to utilise the question hour judiciously on

pertinent issues. It said the question hour was adjusted with other items of business listed for the day and, therefore, comparing the last and present NLA did not hold any water.

The opposition party also expressed shock at the way NDPP raised hue and cry over the issue and advised the ruling party to teach its MLAs parliamentary decorum before coming for Assembly Session.

NPF reminded the PDA coalition that Naga people had given their mandate to it during the last general election. But due to the fact that the party had 26 MLAs in the House of 60, it broke all records to emerge as the single largest political party in the State.

Urging the coalition government to refrain from being scared of its own shadow and do away with the feeling of insecurity by concentrating more on core issues of the State, the opposition party asked the government to tighten its seat belt, get back to work and deliver what was promised to the people of Nagaland.

BJP’s agenda is to finish Naga identity: Cong Expedite 4-lane works: AYO BAN supports fish ban; asks locals to take up fish farming

Pradyut Bordoloi (3rd from left) with senior NPCC members. (NP)

Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 10 (NPN): Senior congress leader and AICC secretary in-charge Nagaland, Pradyut Bordoloi, has alleged that the main agenda of the “RSS-led BJP central government” was working like “Trojan Horses” to finish the “identity and the aspirations of the Nagas”.

Addressing a press conference here Wednesday, Bordoloi wondered how Nagaland, declared as a D I M A P U R , O C T 1 0 “Christian State”, was fall(NPN): Power department ing prey to the Hindutva has informed all the consumers under Electrical SubDivision No-II, Dimapur that there would be frequent power interruption and load shedding on account of Purana Bazar-Chumukedima four-lane and IPDS project works. In a press release, Di- NEW DELHI, OCT 10 mapur electrical division EE (IANS): Following up on Er. Imsenkaba has requested the Supreme Court verdict all responsible consumers to regarding the criminal anbear with the department for tecedents of candidates, the Election Commission (EC) the inconvenience. on Wednesday amended rules for declaration of criminal cases/liabilities by the candidates and came out with a format for publishing media advertisement by them ahead of elections.

The candidates as well as the political parties will now have to publicise the details of criminal cases pending against them or cases in which they have been convicted, in newspapers and on television on “at least on three different occasions”.

“The candidates at “You need daily updating. elections to the Lok Sabha, Today petrol price has Rajya Sabha, Legislative almost touched Rs.80 Assembly or Legislative per litre.”

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Load shedding in Dmu

Stating that introduction of Aadhaar had ensured that benefits reached the targeted audience, he mentioned that spread of banking and mobile telephony had enabled direct benefit transfers (DBT), while Jandhan-Aadhaar -mobile trilogy had helped in better implementation of government schemes – whether it was scholarships or MNREGA. However, adopting DBT and digital payment was a challenge for a State like Nagaland because of the limited outreach of banks with many blocks still remaining unbanked, he added.

S i m i l a r ly, h e s a i d though Digital India was the new mantra all over the country, there were districts and blocks in Nagaland and other North Eastern States that suffered from poor connectivity. To truly benefit from the mobile and banking revolution, the chief minister stressed focusing on improving connectivity and bank network in this part of the country. There were 14 Aspirational districts in the North East, including Kiphire, but he mentioned that it was a 10-hour journey by road from Kohima.

India, Japan vow to boost connectivity projects in NE

forces, who were determined to dominate and convert the minorities like the Nagas and people of the North Eastern states with money.

He said that the people must view this seriously.

Bordoloi said that the Congress has always worked for liberality and tolerance of the people of the country.

Bordoloi recalled that the very first state to be visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after winning the 2014 General Election, was Nagaland. He said Modi had then described the Northeastern states as the

‘Goddess of Fortune’, but later the ‘special status’ accorded to the Northeastern states were curtailed.

Bordoloi appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio not to betray the aspirations of the Nagas which the Congress has been upholding under 16-Point Agreement and Article 371 A. Talking about the purpose of his visit to Nagaland, since taking over as AICC in-charge of Nagaland, Bordoloi said his maiden visit here was to take stock of the party and to rejuvenate the party from the ‘bottom (grassroots level) to the top’.

Also, speaking briefly at the press conference, NPCC president, K Therie, lambasted the PDA government. He said the present government was being money-minded and power-mongering rather than people and issues based government.

DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of NH-29 four-lane project and appealed to the responsible contractors to expedite the work at the earliest.

In a press release, AYO president, Neinguvotuo Krose, said the organisation was dismayed at the “inactive and irresponsible nature” of the contactors involved in the construction of the ongoing four-lane road (Nagaland Sector). Pointing out that the period for construction of road in Nagaland was about six months before the monsoon sets in, the AYO said the current pace of works shows the insincerity of the contractors and the workers involved in executing the work. Till date, AYO said the public had extended all possible support and cooperation towards the contractors for smooth execution of the work. It said the public had also reposed their trust on the firms to complete the works within the stipulated time as per specification without compromising work quality.

Further, the organisation stated that NHIDCL executive director had assured completion of the project by the end of 2019 and accordingly specific instructions have been given to the contractors on several occasions. However, AYO has expressed doubt that the work can be accomplished within the stipulated time if the work continues at the current pace. It has therefore demanded that the agency immediately activate all its assets and manpower to deliver the work. AYO cautioned the agency not to give lame excuses on the pretext of evading responsibility.

EC amends rules; now candidates to publicise details of criminal cases

SKK dismayed at absentee govt employees

cases against them, shall publish a declaration about their criminal cases for wide publicity in newspapers with wide circulation in the constituency area,” the EC said in an order sent to CEOs of all states and UTs as well as to all political parties separately.

The declaration is to be published in a given format “at least on three different dates” from the day following the last date for withdrawal of candidatures and up to two days before the date of poll.

However, in the case of the declaration in TV channels, the same should be completed “before the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll”, EC said.

The declaration in newspapers should be published in font size of at least

DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): Expressing dismay at the practice of absenteeism among the employees in the government offices and institutions, the All Sumi Students’ Union (SKK) has appealed to the deputy commissioner (DC) Zunheboto to take tangible and corrective steps and ensure that all responsible officers regularly attend the office and perform their duties diligently.

In a complaint letter addressed to the DC Zunheboto, SKK president, Atokiho Sumi, and general secretary, Hutoshe Kits, pointed out that absence of employees in offices and educational institutions within Zunheboto district was causing immense hardship and inconvenience to the general public especially the student community.

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“In the case of candidates with criminal cases set up by political parties, whether recognized parties or registered un-recognized parties, such candidates are required to declare before the Returning Officer (RO) concerned that they have informed their political party about the criminal cases against them. Provision for such declaration has been made in Form-26 in the newly inserted Item (6A),” EC said.

Candidates will have to submit copies of the newspapers to District Election Officer (DEO) concerned, along with “account of election expenses to be filed by them under Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951”, the EC said.

DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): Appreciating the State government for prohibiting sale of fish treated with harmful preservatives like formalin, Business Association of Nagas (BAN) has urged Naga people and entrepreneurs to venture into fish farming so that the State stopped relying on imported fish to meet local demand.

In a statement issued by its media cell, the organisation said the role of fishery department in this regard was very important for technically upgrading fish farmers with modern methods of farming and facilitate in getting best breeds of fishlings so that the State became a fishproducing state.

According to BAN, total fish production currently in the State was 8,200 metric tonne, which covers about 30% of the total requirement of fish consumption in the state. It also urged the fishery department to pull up its socks to bridge

the huge demand-supply gap in the State.

Meanwhile, stating that the onus was on the government to continue monitoring sale of fish in the State, most of which was imported from outside, the traders’ body called for developing a strict mechanism to test fish before it entered the local market. Proper testing and certification would increase the credibility of the government, it added.

BAN explained that formalin was a chemical used to preserve bodies and prevent their decay in mortuaries. Its widespread use nowadays in the preservation of fish and other food items was posing a great threat to public health, it added.

The association thanked the health & family welfare department in particular as the ban would protect citizens from harmful cancer-causing and other hazardous chemicals.

PSAN, NNQF allege 87 illegal appointments in Higher Edn deptt

DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): Public Service Aspirants of Nagaland (PSAN) and Nagaland Net Qualified Forum (NNQF) have sought immediate termination of 87 illegal appointments allegedly made in the Higher Education department and demanded filling up of vacancies through open advertisements.

In a joint statement, the organisations said as per a reply received from the higher education department in response to their RTI application seeking details about appointment of assistant professors for various subjects, only 14 out of the total 101 appointed were through Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC).

Further, 76 candidates (Cont’d on p-5) were showed as appointed

without posts, three attached against vacancies, two against study leave, two against non-sanctioned posts, three against promotion vacancies and one against resignation vacancy.

Thus, with respect to the office memorandum of June 6, 2016 that banned all irregular and illegal appointments, there were 87 illegal appointments, the organisations pointed out.

PSAN and NNQF said the RTI reply also showed that 52 candidates did not have NET/SLET or PhD, which was compulsory for the post of assistant professor as per the UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of stan-

dards in Higher Education 2010) Regulation, 2013.

Seeking the intervention of higher education minister on the matter, the organisations alleged that their open letter to the higher and technical education department on September 11 vis-à-vis submission of applications against the advertisement (no. NPSC2/2018) with September 21 as last date went unheeded NNQF and PSAN further urged the minister to requisition 68 newly-created posts (to be recruited in 2018-19) vide notification (HE/ESTT/2-6/207) and office memorandum (CAB 2/2013, SSL. No 5, dated 4th July 2018) to NPSC for advertisement at the earliest. They warned that failure to take immediate measures would force them to take up further action.

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World Mental Health Day observed across Nagaland

(Inset) Mezivolu T Therieh. SMHIK staff presenting a Addl. SP Mokokchung, Imtimeren, flagging off the Members of District Mental Health Program Kohima with special song. (NP) Walkathon on Wednesday in Mokokchung. (NP) children of JO foundation.

NU World Mental Health Day participating teams with Participants of the choreography competition held the posters they made along with faculty of department during the CISHR observance of World Mental Health of Psychology, NU. Day.

DIMAPUR: World Mental Health Day is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, celebrated since 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health.

It is observed all over the world on October 10. This year, various organizations marked the event by hosting various programs across the state under the theme “Young people and mental health in a changing world”.

NMHP, NSLSA & DoSW: With the rest of the world, the state level World Mental Health Day program was organized by National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), directorate of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) and department of Social Welfare (DoSW) Nagaland at State Mental Health Institute Kohima (SMHIK) on Wednesday.

Senior medical officer SMHIK Dr. Viketoulie speaking on the occasion said that the present world was constantly battling the effects of human rights violations, wars and violence in the home, schools and businesses. Young people, he said, were spending most of their time on the internet experiencing cyber crimes, cyber bullying, and playing violent video games.

He remarked that the number of suicide cases and substance abuse has been steadily rising. Dr. Viketoulie said young adulthood was the stage when serious mental illnesses can occur and yet they were taught little to nothing about mental health.

He asserted that it was time to take a stand and demand more for this vulnerable population because the future depends on the mental health of the world.

He advised the parents and adults to show greater understanding and sensitivity, develop healthy relationships, encourage physical activities and respect the young adult’s individuality.

He listed the services available in the state for mental health at SMHI Kohima, Naga Hospital, Kripa foundation and various counselling centres in schools.

Member secretary NSLSA Mezivolu T Therieh NJS, in her address, said mental illness was one of the top stigmatized illnesses in the world. She said despite lacking infrastructure, Nagaland Mental Health Institute Kohima staff and officers were giving their best service. She remarked Nagaland has been witnessing distressing increase in the level of cases of mental illnesses and it was time for parents, family members and the society in general to recognize this increase, arising from a combination of genetics, biology and environment and life experiences.

She said it was encouraging to see that Nagaland government has notified the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016 dated September 27, 2018 and that it has come into force which was a long felt need of the people with disabilities.

She urged all stakeholders to come together and work for the mental health of the people by creating awareness that mental illness is curable and there is no stigma attached to

mental illness or mental disabilities.

Joint director and nodal officer for disability department of social welfare K. Atoli Sema disclosed that the number of recognized disability conditions has increased from 7 to 21 and this inclusion will help more PwDs get access to the government schemes and facilities intended for the welfare of disabled people in India.

She said that government job reservation for disabled persons has also gone up from 3% to 4%.

T h e p r o g r a m wa s chaired by Tongpang L jamir project coordinator NSLSA, welcome address was delivered by Dr. T Wabang, MS SMHIK, principal director H&FW, Dr. Vikeyie Losu also addressed the gathering. Special songs were presented by staff of SMHIK and CRC New Market. The program was attended by staff of SMHIK, members of NSLSA, counsellors and others. (Correspondent) MDLSA: A ‘Walkathon’, was organized by the Mokokchung District Legal Services Authority (MDLSA) on Wednesday, in collaboration with District Mental Health Program (DMHP), Health & Family Welfare, Mokokchung to mark ‘World Mental Health Day’ under the theme ‘Young people and mental health in the changing World’.

While delivering the keynote address, civil judge (jr. div) & secretary (MDLSA), Seyielenuo Mezhu stated that mental health refers to a state of well-being of a person. She said mental health can affect daily lives, relationships and physical health. She stated that the

most common forms of mental problems were clinical depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorders.

Seyielenuo lamented that mentally ill persons were often illegally confined, deprived of treatment due to superstitions and stigma or due to lack of means and information.

She said that it was in this context that NALSA (legal services for mentally ill and disabled persons) scheme 2015 was provided through the District Legal Services Authority. She added the scheme provides legal services to mentally ill and disabled persons in psychiatric homes, hospitals and in jails. Seyielenuo further stated that persons and their families are also being assisted to avail their rights from various governmental schemes and benefits.

Earlier, the ‘Walkathon’ was flagged off by additional SP, Mokokchung, Imtimeren, from the Town Square, which culminated at Mokokchung Park. Invocation was said by associate pastor, MTBA, Yanglo and the vote of thanks was proposed by chief medical officer, Mokokchung, Dr. Medem. (Correspondent) DMHPK: District Mental Health Program Kohima (DMHPK), observed the day at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK).

A press release from NHAK, DMHP Kohima stated that Dr. Nuvotso Khesoh, psychiatrist and nodal officer, Kohima highlighted the activities of DMHP. He mentioned that “Keeping the importance of mental health with that of physical health in delivering overall health care at NHAK

is a great initiation on the part of the department.”

Dr. Thorhusie Katiry, managing director (NHAK) spoke about the importance of changing the mindset of people into a positive attitude, in this generation.

He also mentioned that about 80% of the patients who come for treatment have some mental health issues.

Veronica Nriame, psychiatric social worker spoke on the theme stating that half of mental illness cases begin during the period of transition from adolescence to adulthood.

She also emphasized that life skills resilience was very essential among the young people in order to overcome adversities of life and enhance their mental health.

Dr. Ritu Thurr, chief medical officer, Kohima in his speech said that it was very easy for any individual to fall victim to mental disorders. There is a thin line between normal and abnormal, he said, and it is quite easy to cross that line. He also expressed his appreciation for the DMHP team, Kohima NHAK for organizing the program.

In honour of World Mental Health Day, DMHP team, Kohima also visited JO foundation and interacted with the students. Jo Foundation, located at Agri Colony, Kohima, which offers service to children with special needs. The program was chaired by Ketousenuo Phewhuo, clinical psychologist.

NU: Department of Psychology, Nagaland University (NU), celebrated the event by organizing a departmental level competition for poster presentation on the theme “young people and mental health in a changing world” on October 10.

A press release by assistant professor Dr. Imlisongla Longkumer stated that Hovisuto Khieya, assistant professor (guest faculty) of the department exhorted the gathering with the story of Natalie Hampton, the CEO and Founder of “Sit with Us” app (Mobile app to fight bullying and to promote kindness and inclusion).

He stated that if Hampton,

a victim of school bullying, could overcome the psychological trauma and play such a key role in the fight against bullying and in promotion of kindness at a young age of 16, then her story itself could be an inspiration for youth of this generation.

Altogether six teams participated in the competition addressing various youth mental health issues.

In the poster competition, students highlighted the impact of social media and substance use on the mental health of young people today and emphasized the role of family, peer group, society and church on creating and providing a positive environment so as to promote optimum all round functioning for them.

CISHR: Adolescent and Reproductive Health and College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CISHR) also organized a program celebrating the event.

A press release from CIHSR College of Nursing faculty, Lalthanzami stated that the program included a debate on the topic “Bullying is a normal part of childhood and you should ignore it’’ and choreography competition with the theme ‘mental health and illness.’

Students and teachers from five schools -- Puda Memorial School, Highland Hall School, Unity Christian Higher Secondary School, Great Commission Kids Higher Secondary School and Government Higher Secondary School, Naga United Village -- participated in the program.

Khumjanbeni Murry, MScN psychiatric nursing, spoke on the theme for the day, “young people and mental health in a changing world”. She highlighted the various mental health issues faced by young people including bullying and its effects, common mental disorders in young people, depression in teens and suicide.

The program and prizes for the competitions were sponsored by Talent India, pharmaceutical company, the Garden Restaurant and Evangelical Literature Service, CIHSR.

KCK organizes workshop on research methodology Dimapur Police crime reports

Kohima College Research Cell members who were part of the one-day workshop on research methodology, with the resource persons, on October 6.

DIMAPUR: The Research Cell of Kohima College, Kohima (KCK), organized a one-day workshop on research methodology, with Dr. Seyiekhrielie Whiso, assistant professor and IQAC coordinator, Science College, Jotsoma, as resource person on October 6.

A press release from KCK mass media cell stated that Dr. Watijungshi, principal, KCK, in his keynote address encouraged the college teachers K

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to focus on research work as the quality of a college depends on its teachers.

He also said that research activities are viewed as a huge plus point during NAAC assessments which strive for “quality” and that, “research methodology is a specific technique of selecting the right tools to analyze data”.

Dr. Eunice Alinger, secretary, Research Cell, KCK in her brief outline on the importance of the workshop stated that the

workshop was initiated for various reasons, but mostly because of the UGCs introduction of the API (Academic Performance Indicator).

Resource person, Dr. Seyiekhrielie in his presentation on research methodology elucidated the methods and techniques, objectives, types and structure of a research paper. He also emphasized on the UGC norms and amendments in API under CAS (Career Ad-

vancement Scheme).

The concluding remarks were given by Moanungla Kevichusa, HoD English, KCK, and the vote of thanks by Megovono Usou, coordinator, IQAC, KCK. The program was chaired by Dr. Konei Nakhro, convenor, Research Cell, KCK, and the recorders were Dr. Ketoukhrie-ü, member, Research Cell, and Dr. Khriezenuo, assistant professor, department of English.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police has apprehended several persons on various charges in the month of October.

According to addl. dy. commissioner of Police/PRO, Dimapur Police apprehended one motorcycle lifter while he was attempting to steal a scooty from a residential area on October 6. The accused was identified as Tolhobu Sikiba of Asukho village, Zunheboto, presently residing at Lhomithi Colony Dimapur. In this connection a case has been registered at Sub-Urban Police Station (SBN) and investigation is on.

Another person, Tara Chand, was apprehended by the public for committing a theft at Walford Rajabari Complex Dimapur on October 8. In this connection a case has been registered at East Police Station and further investigation is on.

One person, Kahovi Aye, who had been frequently smuggling prohibited articles (drugs) inside a jail by throwing prohibited articles over the main security wall from outside was caught red-handed by the security guards on October

6. He was hurling 430 tablets of Spasmo (restricted drug) into the jail. In this connection a case has been registered at Diphupar Police Station.

Bikash Kumar of Muzafapur, Bihar and presently residing at Pherema village, was caught while purchasing pilfered fuel (Diesel) from the driver of a road roller of (ECI) four lane project near Kukidolong village on October 6. In this connection a case has been registered at Medziphema Police station and investigation is on.

Dimapur Police arrested one person namely Salong Jamir (34yrs) of Industrial village, Dimapur for breaking into the premises of District Court on October 2 and stealing office property. In this connection a case has been registered at West Police Station and investigation is on.

Dimapur Police arrested one person namely Anguvito (30 years) from Riverbelt Colony, Dimapur on criminal charges of extortion on October 10. In this connection a case has been registered at West Police Station and further investigation is on.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

news in Brief PAC convenes meeting: Convener PAC, Naga Council Dimapur, Vekhosayi Nyekha has informed all concerned that there will be an emergency meeting of Tribal Hoho leaders, student bodies, civil organizations, educational institutions heads, non-Naga organizations and business associations to discuss the multiple taxation syndicate and lease system, on October 22 at 11 a.m. at Unity Hall, Naga Council Dimapur, Nyamo Lotha road. In this regard, the convenor has asked presidents/chairmen and secretaries to attend the meeting. A fine of Rs. 5000 will be imposed on failure to attend the meeting.

KRE fellowship-&-meeting: Kohima Riphyim Ekhung (KRE) has convened its fellowship-&-meeting on October 13, 10 a.m. at Kisama. All members of KRE, including children and students residing in Kohima, have been requested to attend the gathering held only once in two years. It has extended its cordial invitation to the families of its in-laws residing in Kohima.

Bus service will be provided from High School junction onward. For more information one may contact 9436249515.

DBSU appoints new officials: Dimapur Bengali Students’ Union (DBSU) has appointed Raja Debnath and Rajen Roy as the vice president and finance secretary of the union respectively for a term of two years with immediate effect.

PPVC annual general meeting: Padum Pukhuri Village Council (PPVC) has convened its annual general meeting of PPVC 2017-18 for October 13, 10 a.m at the premises of the village council hall. All the general public of Padum Pukhuri village have been informed to attend the general meeting. For further information, one may contact 9862043600 or 8575107730.

BSI seminar: Bible Society of India (BSI), BSI Kohima branch, Dimapur auxiliary, under the theme “Bible for all”, will conduct a one-day seminar on October 25, 8 a.m at Rengma Baptist Church (RBC) Kohima. BSI further requested two members from each branch/ church of Kohima district to attend the seminar.

DNRE to organise Workshop: Department of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Nagaland in collaboration with World Bank will be organising a workshop on October 11, 10 a.m at Hotel Japfü, Kohima. Director, Er. Kavito Chishi in a release stated that DNRE along with the other stakeholder departments and divisions will be participating in the program.

PDA meeting on October 12: A meeting of the PDA will be held at the State Banquet Hall on October 12, 10 am. Member secretary, PDA Coordination Committee, Abu Metha has requested all the PDA MLAs and members of the PDA Coordination Committee to attend the meeting. (DIPR) Workshop/Seminar on Rooftop Solar (RTS): The World Bank, in coordination with Directorate of New & Renewable Energy (DNRE), Nagaland will be organizing a Workshop/Seminar on Rooftop Solar (RTS) at Hotel Japfü, Conference Hall, Kohima, 10 a.m on October 11. (DIPR) Oyster mushroom production training: The Department of Horticulture, government of Nagaland will be organizing a two day State Level training program on “Production of Oyster Mushroom under Low cost Infrastructure”, at the Directorate of Horticulture, Kohima, Nagaland on October 15 and 16 from 10 a.m onwards. (DIPR)

AAP Nagaland unit clarifies DIMAPUR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Nagaland, reacting to the resignation claim of its former party member, Akavi N Zhimomi, has clarified that the latter was expelled from the party. In a press release, AAP Nagaland media cell stated that Akavi, who contested state assembly elections 2018 on an AAP ticket from Ghaspani-1, was expelled from the post of district youth president in June 2018 for “violating the party constitutions and defaming the party image”. Reacting to the news item published on September 26 in local dailies, AAP Nagaland further clarified that Akavi was not a founding member of the party. The party has also clarified that none of its state executives have joined the NPCC. AAP Nagaland has called upon its members and sympathisers to take note of these.

CRPO appeals for better roads

DIMAPUR: Chozuba Range Public Organization (CRPO) has appealed to the department of PWD (R&B) Government of Nagaland, E.E. PWD (R&B) and firm contractors to repair or construct the road leading Kohima – Chozuba via Kijümetuma, Khüsomi. A press release from president CRPO, Puyoi Nyekha and general secretary, Vesüpra Lürüo stated that the said road was “pathetic and unusable”. The organization said that this road was the most convenient and shortest route for the public to travel to the state capital. Further, the CRPO appealed to the concerned authority to look into the matter urgently.

JD(U) Nagaland and PNMT to confer awards

DIMAPUR: JD(U) Nagaland has collaborated with the Jaya Prakash Narayan Memorial Trust (PNMT), Nagaland to commemorate the 116th birth anniversary of late Jaya Prakash Narayan by constituting awards for peace and socio-political services for the people of Nagaland which will be conferred on October 11, 9:30 am at Rhododendron Hall, Chumukidema Police complex. A press release by JD(U) media cell, Nagaland has stated that the awards for peace will be conferred on late Rev Shihoto Swunhetho (Posthumous) and Rev Dr V K Nuh while Chingwang Konyak will be awarded for socio-political service to the people of Nagaland. The release added that deputy chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh will be the guest to confer the awards while G Kaito Aye will be the special invitee on the occasion.

ANPTTA, SSA appeals for release of pending salary

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Part Time Teachers’ Association (ANPTTA), SSA has requested the concerned departments to release their pending salary at one go keeping in mind the sustenance of teachers and the welfare of the student community. A press release by ANPTTA, SSA president, Lonseng Phom and general secretary, Vilakhoukhano stated that they have not been paid their salaries for eight months from November 2017 to June this year despite repeated pleas.

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India International Science Festival Nagaland students outshine all other northeastern states

DIMAPUR: School students from Nagaland made the state proud at the India International Science Festival held in Lucknow from October 5 to 8 by winning one first prize, two second prizes, two third prizes and a consolation prize at the North East Students Conclave which was a part of the four day long largest science festival of Asia. By winning a total of six prizes at the prestigious event, Nagaland marched ahead of the sister NE States in the NES conclave.

A press release from director of School Education, Wonthungo Tsopoe stated that 37 presentations were made by students from the seven North Eastern States on the theme “Developmental Prospects of North East” at the conclave. Shoniu Shiu, class 11 student of Baptist High Kohima secured the first position in the presentation. Lemchila Sangtam, a class 11 student from Government Higher Secondary School, Tuensang and Kikasangla, a class 12 student from Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Dimapur, secured the second prizes. Metsongmalem M Chang, a class 11 student of GHSS Tuensang and Yaikomba Thingujam,

Shoniu Shiu accepting her award from Dr. Renu Swarup, secretary, department of Bio Technology, Government of India.

a class 10 student of Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Dimapur, bagged the third prizes, while Anushka Bhattacharjee, class 11 student of Pranab Vidayapit Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, received the consolation prize.

The NE students’ conclave was inaugurated by Union Cabinet Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan on October 7. The Union Minister highlighted the vast natural resources and potentials available in NE India and listed various initiatives undertaken by the Government of India to bring prosperity and development in the NE region. He conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the young student participants of the NE States and

also shared on the special directives given by the PM to all the union ministers to give importance to developmental projects in NE India.

Eminent scientists from premier institutions of the country who were jury for the presentations were impressed by the talents exhibited by the students from Nagaland and encouraged them to pursue scientific research as careers for the development of the region and the country. They also assured the students of all possible help to guide them in pursuing studies in various research oriented programs.

The Nagaland team comprised of 25 students and five teachers from Government Higher Secondary

Revision of Electoral Roll information NAPO donates

DIMAPUR: Litrongla Tongpi Rutsa, ADC and electoral registration officer, Kohima Nagaland has informed voters that the second special camp in connection with the ongoing Special Summary Revision of Electoral Roll with regard to January 1, 2019, as the qualifying date, will be held on October 13 in all the polling stations.

A DIPR report stated that all the concerned Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been directed to be pres-

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ent in their respective polling station locations for the Special Camp on the said date.

All concerned heads of offices, proprietors, ward/colony chairmen and village council chairmen have been requested to ensure that the office buildings, schools, panchayat halls, or council halls that have been designated as polling stations, are kept open along with basic furniture for the aforementioned Special Camp Day.

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DIMAPUR: Nor ther n Angami Public Organisation (NAPO) has donated a sum of Rs. 50,000 to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the victims affected by the 2018 natural calamities. This was stated that in a press release from NAPO president, Neiyalie Pfiisenuo.

School Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Ungma, Phek, Mon, Tuensang, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School Dimapur, Pranab Vidyabith Higher Secondary School Dimapur, Baptist High Kohima, Mezhur Higher Secondary School Kohima and Queen Mary Higher Secondary School Mokokchung. They were coordinated by assistant director, Nellayappan.

On the closing day of the program, the winners of the events were awarded by Dr. Renu Swarup, secretary, department of Bio Technology, Government of India.

Principal Secretary, School Education, Menukhol John, director School Education, Wonthungo Tsopoe, and chairperson NBSE, Asano Sekhose, congratulated all the winners and participants for bringing laurels to the State and appreciated the efforts and support of the guide teachers, school authorities and parents. Wonthungo Tsopoe added that the department of School Education has intensified its efforts to strengthen the Mathematics and Science Education from the grass root levels and hoped that the State would witness more of such achievements in the coming days.

CMA Triennial General Session ends DIMAPUR: The two-day long 11th triennial general session of the Chakhesang Mothers’ Association (CMA) successfully culminated at Baptist Theological College (BTC), Square, T. Chikri, Pfutsero with Kewezu G. Kenye, MP, Rajya Sabha and Neiba Kronu, minister, Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue gracing the session as the inaugural and valedictory guests respectively, on October 10.

A press release from CMA stated that Kewezu G. Kenye, while addressing the mammoth gathering during the inaugural session, emphasized on the need to preserve the rich traditional and cultural values of the Naga forefathers and urged mothers to educate their children with efforts to promote cultural identity.

Mothers have big responsibilities to shoulder in order to build a better society and more meaningful way to live, Kenye said and urged the mothers to impart basic cultural and traditional values to the upcoming youngsters.

He also congratulated the CMA for being thoughtful at all times in prayer and in works at home.

CMA president Zaposhelu Venuh delivered her presidential address,

(L) Kewezu. G. Kenye, (R) Neiba Kronu, addressing the inaugural and valedictory sessions respectively.

and Kekhwengulo Lea, president Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) gave greetings during the inaugural session in the program chaired by CMA vice president, Zhonelu Tunyi. Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo, executive secretary, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) invoked the opening prayer, Pfutsero Town Mothers’ Association (PTMA) presented a song, CMA general secretary gave secretarial report while Rev. Vevozo Khamo, executive secretary, Chakhesang Christian Revival Church Council (CCRCC) pronounced the closing prayer.

During the valedictory session, Neiba Kronu emphasised on the important roles being played by women around the globe.

Citing instances of high positions being occupied by women, Kronu said, women were second to

none and he challenged the womenfolk to move forward with a positive attitude.

Kronu urged all mothers to be more responsible in their lives and respect each other. Sharing his vision, Kronu said, “I have a plan to develop roads and power connectivity in our district as my priority where massive cooperation from all corners is required to execute the dream plans in reality”.

Earlier CMA advisor Vechulo-u Kanuo led the valedictory session, Dr. Kuzhopoyo Tunyi, pastor, CMCC invoked God’s blessings, Vetulu Kronu, former Naga Idol finalist made a special appearance, Asune & Hushezulu also presented indigenous songs.

CMA vice president Zhonelu Tunyi delivered some words of gratitude, and Zumosa Kezo, catechist offered the closing prayer.

KMC on pork rates, street food vendors

KOHIMA: Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has informed consumers that the rate of pork has been enhanced to Rs.220 per kg within KMC jurisdiction with effect from October 4.

Administrator KMC Kovi Meyase in a release stated that the decision was made during its meeting on September 26.

There shall be no separate rates for any “so-called local pork” or any other categories for which defaulters shall be penalised as per relevant provisions of the law and public have been advised to report any contraventions to the KMC administrator for immediate remedial measures.

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notification has directed all food vendors to stop selling their goods on the foot paths.

The KMC administrator in the notification stated that even after several notices, the vendors were still selling their goods on the footpaths causing inconveniences to both pedestrians and traffic.

It has warned that defaulters found violating this notice during inspection shall have their goods seized without any further notice and penalized as per the provisions of the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001.

The seized items will be distributed to orphanage homes, old age homes, the Jail and Mental hospital.

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Police fire tear gas to prevent students from storming the MU administrative block. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Oct 10: Tensions flared at Manipur University campus once again on Wednesday after police raided students hostels inside the campus following a confrontation.

Additional police forces has been detailed inside the varsity campus.

Police raided the hostels after dispersing a group of college students who tried to storm the administrative block of the university.

A group of students from AMSU, MSF, DESAM, SUK, KSA and

AIMS tried to meet the VC in-charge prof Yugindro and press him to take up necessary steps to secure the unconditional release of arrested students and teachers who were in jail.

However, police prevented them from entering the administrative block.

The students tried to enter the block forcibly despite strong resistance which compelled the police to fire tear gas shells to disperse the agitating students.

No injury to either side was reported. However, police picked up as many as 13 students taking part

in the protest.

Shortly after the confrontation, police raided the hostels and reportedly picked up more students allegedly involved in the confrontation. Meanwhile, teachers of the university took mass casual leave, registering strong protest.

An emergency meeting of the MUTA convened in the evening also strongly condemned the police action against the students staging “democratic” form of agitation. They demanded unconditional release of the students picked up by the police.

Government to deport 23 more Rohingyas from Assam Guwahati, Oct 10 (Agencies): After deporting seven Rohingiya Muslims, Assam in consultation with ministry of home affairs has started process to deport at least 23 more Rohingiya Muslims, currently languishing in three different detention camps in Assam, to Myanmar, The Asian Age reported.

Pointing out that the Assam police has already completed the verification of nationality of these immigrants, security sources, however, said that these immigrants have also agreed and given consent for their deportation back to their country. The Myanmar government has also agreed to take them back besides ensuring their safety, security sources said that these immigrants are currently lodged in Silchar, Goalpara and Tezpur detention camps.

Security sources said that the Myanmarese authorities, in consultation with ministry of home and external affairs, have completed the verification of their home addresses. “We are in touch with the nodal

agency in the neighbouring country and the deportation will take place in a phased manner,” security sources said, admitting that they are yet to fix up the date for their deportation.

Meanwhile, the bordering guarding forces in Assam and other frontier states have been kept on alert following an intelligence input indicating exodus of substantial number of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar to Northeastern states about two weeks back.

Pointing out that border-guarding forces are on alert since then, security sources however said that no such movement of Rohingya either from Myanmar or Bangladesh was noticed. Security sources said that even the railways was alerted to keep watch on possible movement of Rohingya from the region to other parts of the country.

According to an estimate, around 40,000 Rohingya are now living illegally in India and majority of them are staying in places like Jammu, Hyderabad, Kanpur and outskirts of Delhi.

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Meghalaya to receive 300 crore to develop Stadiums

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Shillong, Oct 10: Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is expected to fund Rs. 300 crore for the Meghalaya government to construct stadiums for hosting the 2022 National Games, deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said on Tuesday.

Meghalaya will be hosting the National Games 2022 coinciding with the 50th year of the creation of the state.

“For creating the stadiums, the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment is funding the state Rs 300 crore, and for building the games village, the fund has to be managed by the state government,” Tynsong told journalists after the cabinet meeting.

The cabinet, chaired by chief minister Conrad Sangma, discussed a t l e n g t h t h e s t a t e ’s preparations for hosting the national games. The

Manipur government effects 100% organic Sikkim shortlisted for FAO’s Future Policy ban on 15 year-old vehicles

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I M P H A L , O ct 1 0 : Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on Wednesday announced a ban on 15 years and older vehicles from plying on roads in Imphal city.

Announcing the ban, Manipur Pollution Control Board chairman L Radhakishore said that the state government took the decision considering the rising pollution levels in the capital city.

He appealed to all to abstain from buying vehicles older than 15 years while the state motor vehicle department has been asked to consult all concerned departments while issuing vehicle permits.

Air quality of Imphal city is at a vulnerable stage as the level of air pollution

Woman bank official shot dead in Assam Rangia (Assam), Oct 10 (PTI): A woman bank official was shot dead inside her car by an unidentified assailant in Kamrup district near Guwahati on Tuesday evening, police said.

When the chauffeur driven car slowed down at Agiathori area, a man on a motorbike wearing a helmet that covered his face broke window pane of the car and shot her from close range, police said.

Her driver rushed her to a nearby hospital where she was declared brought dead.

The woman was identified as Junu Sarma, an official of Dadara branch of a nationalised bank. The driver has been detained for questioning, police said adding that the cause of the attack is not immediately known.

YMA holds rallies in Mizoram Aizawl, Oct 10 (PTI): Thousands of people took out rallies here and different areas of Mizoram Wednesday demanding scraping of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) established in 1972.

The rallies were organised by the Young Mizo Association (YMA), association president Vanlalruata said. He claimed that the CADC was created by the Centre in 1972 without consulting the people of Mizoram and said the Council has become a safe haven for Bangladeshi infiltrators.

was found to be double the permissible limit in a recent survey conducted by the board at various places across the city, he said.

A team of three departments were deputed to monitor smoke, air pollution and noise pollution during the first week of September.

With the vulnerable stage of air pollution in the city area, people were becoming victims of many diseases, L Radhakishore added.

The government has limited lifespan of vehicles to 15 years, but then over 70 percent of the vehicles were found to be above 15 years.

Due to non-closure of their services by the government or owners, these vehicles were still on the road, the chairman said.

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U n it e d Natio n s, Oct 10 (IANS): Sikkim’s achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state has gotten it a place on the shortlist of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy Award.

The FAO said that the award “will celebrate policies that create enabling environments that advance” a transition to sustainable food and agriculture systems that are crucial to achieving sustainable development and climate resilience.

The 2018 award is coorganised by the FAO, the World Future Council and IFOAM-Organics International. The winner will be announced on Friday.

Prem Das Rai, the Sikkim Democratic Front MP who is here as a member of the Indian delegation to the General Assembly, met

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Carla Mucavi, the director of FAO’s New York office on Tuesday.

After the meeting, he said that she had expressed her congratulations to Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling for his success in making his state a pioneer in organic farming through his farsighted policies.

He said that he had explained to her the state’s and the country’s policies for promoting organic agriculture that will make

ment to support organic farming in 2003, Sikkim designed in 2010 the Sikkim Organic Mission which was “a road map that clearly detailed all the measures necessary to achieve the target of becoming a fully organic state by 2015”, the FAO said.

NOTICE Whereas the Petitioner Smti. Tiamerenla Monalisa Changkija, W/o Late Bendangtoshi Longkumer resident of H/No. 80, Duncan Basti has filed a petition praying for declaring the petitioner as 'Legal Heir' and 'Next of Kin' of Lt. Bendangtoshi Longkumer.

Notice is hereby issued inviting objections, if any to file before this Court on or before 12th day of November 2018, as to why the prayer of the Petitioners shall not be granted.

Given under my hand seal of this Court this 10th day of Oct. 2018.

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925).

In the Court of Shri. Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Bendangtoshi Jamir Deceased, has been filed by Smti. Pangzangrenla, relation wife, R/o H/No. 74, H. Khel Diphupar to draw his/her family pension, Bank Acct, etc, who expired on 28/9/18.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this court within 30 days, on the said day of 10/11/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the court this 9 day of 10/18.

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May your smiles grow bigger and bigger with each passing year!

Happy 1st Birthday, Biraj!

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deputy chief minister voiced confidence saying, “the state government is determined to complete all required infrastructure within 2022.”

Nita Ambani, founder-chairperson of Reliance Foundation, had voiced her keen interest to partner with Meghalaya government in building sports infrastructure ahead of the National Games.

“We would love to talk to the government and help in every way possible for the national games,’Ambani had said recently in Shillong.

Meghalaya will be the third North Eastern state after Manipur and Assam hosted the National Games in 1999 and 2007, respectively.

It had co-hosted the 2016 South Asian Games with neighbouring Assam.

An estimated 14,450 athletes and officials are expected to visit Meghalaya during the Games.

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

Date 10/10/18

I, Smti. Akumla Aier Hussain, wife of Syed Hussain, (daughter of Sarebsaba), resident of House No. 138, City Tower Area, Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India, belongs to Ao, Naga Tribe of Nagaland. I also belong to 'AIER' clan/title of Ao, Naga Tribe of Nagaland 2. That prior to my marriage I was officially known by the name as TEMJENKUMLA and the same has been recorded in all my official records.

3. That I got married to Shri. Syed Hussain on 12.07.2016 and after my marriage I have adopted my husband's surname HUSSAIN, my half name AKUMLA, my title/surname AIER and thereafter, I am now known by my new name as AKUMLA AIER HUSSAIN. 4. That the names Akumla Aier Hussain and Temjenkumla refers and belongs to same and single person only i.e. me.

5. That henceforth for all official records, I shall be known as Smti. Akumla Aier Hussain.

6. That this affidavit is declared before the competent authority and shall be used as a piece of evidence to support, clarify with regard to my name for all official purposes and the same shall be considered legally right and genuine in future.

I further declare that the statements made by me herein above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing concealed therein.

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farming resilient and the programmes to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

When Sikkim’s nomination to the short list was announced, the FAO said that because of the policies adopted by it, Sikkim became in 2015 “the first organic state in the world with more than 66,000 farming families practicing organic farming state-wide, managing 75,000 hectares organic certified.” Starting with a political commit-

sports department had also briefed the cabinet about getting a fund of Rs 300 crore from the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment.

Tynsong said the cabinet found that preparations for hosting the national games were satisfactory.

“Land about 50 acres will be utilised for creating stadiums for the national games at the New Shillong Township while another land area of about 70 acres will be also utilized for building the games village,” Tynsong said.

Moreover, Prestone Tynsong reported that the sports department will also complete the process of engaging consultants, architects, and chief executive officers for the national games by November 15.

Asked if the sports infrastructure would be completed in time, with only four years left for the national games, the

Phone No. 0370-2290472 Fax No. 0370-2290470 Email ID. Commissioner. nagaland@gmail.com CNE-A/PER/31/2008 Dated Kohima the Oct. 2018 To, Shri. Medovilhou Cook, Circuit House, Kohima S/o Late Diezemo Lerie Colony, Kohima, Nagaland Sub : THIRD AND FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas you have been found absent from duty for many years without any prior permission or leave from competent authority and you were served calling notices vide : 1) CNE-APER/14/2007/1212 dated 20th Sept. 2013 2) CNE/A/PER/31/2008/5989 dated 23rd March 2018 However, you have willfully failed to report till date. Hence, you are directed to report to the undersigned within 10 (ten) days from the date of issue/publication of this 3rd and Final Calling Notice, failing which disciplinary action will be initiated against you as deemed necessary.

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Cyclone Titli: Odisha begins evacuation

A view of deserted Gopalpur beach, in Ganjam. The Odisha government began evacuation of around two lakh people in five coastal districts of the state. PTI) Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (PTI): The Odisha government Wednesday began evacuation of approximately two lakh people in five coastal districts of the state, as Cyclone Titli over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a “very severe cyclonic storm” and inched towards the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast.

People living in the low-lying areas and hutments along the coast line are being shifted to safer places, official sources said.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said rainfall would be ccompanied by gale wind speed reaching 140 to 150 kmph and gusting to 165 kmph along and off Odisha and nor th Andhra Pradesh coasts.

In view of the tidal surge forecast by the IMD due to the very severe cyclonic storm, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked the collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Kendrapara and Jagtsinghpur districts to start immediate evacuation of people in the low-lying areas in the coastal belt, the sources said.

He also asked the authorities to ensure “zero casualty” and keep the cyclone shelters ready for housing the people.

Patnaik also ordered closure of all schools, colleges and anganwadi centres on Thursday and Friday in view of IMD’s forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state.

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Govt should act as enabler: Rio (From p-1) In this regard, he said there was a need to learn more, adopt best practices and ensure that successful models were replicated.

He underlined the need to focus more on initiatives that were sustainable and urged the department of administrative reforms and public grievances (DARPG) under Union ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions to organise more training programmes for State government officials to help them upgrade their skills.

Admitting that the level of frustration and negativity in society visà-vis the government was a big challenge, the chief minister said systems needed to be made transparent to prevent allegations of nepotism and corruption.

He exuded confidence that the outcome of the conference would not only help the North-eastern States, but also provide solutions and answers that could be replicated anywhere in the country.

In his address, DARPG secretary KV Eapen said the aim of the conference was to provide a common platform to share experiences in formulation and implementation of best practices in good governance.

He mentioned that besides participation from the North-eastern States, there were also officials from Bihar, Kerala and Chhattisgarh governments taking part in the conference.

Referring to Kiphire, he said improving the quality of life in Aspirational Districts would be discussed at the conference.

Along with this conference, Eapen said a

national conference on e-governance would also be held to evaluate all egovernance services provided by various States as there had been no clear study whether they were delivering what they were actually supposed to for the common citizen.

He said one of the activities of his department included giving away Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration on the occasion of Civil Services Day on April 21 for implementing four priority programmes every year, as well as for innovations.

He informed the gathering that there were also awards for Aspirational Districts in innovation category and asked the North Eastern States to apply for the award.

Explaining that the conference aimed at improving governance so that there was replication from one State to another, he regretted that most Northeastern States were not even aware of the good practices within the States for replication.

He cited the instance of Sikkim’s good governance, which could be replicated by other States of the region, but yet there was no platform to exchange. He said the conference aimed to exchange information of good governance and innovations happening in the inspirational districts within the region.

Earlier, commissioner and secretary Abhishek Singh delivered the welcome address while the vote of thanks was proposed by additional secretary AR&PG, Vasudha Mishra. A film on Prime Minister’s award initiatives was also screened during the inaugural programme.

scheduled to be held on Thursday, have been cancelled.

“By Wednesday afternoon, as many as 50,000 people, mostly in Ganjam and Puri districts, have been evacuated,” an official at the Special Relief Commissioners (SRC) said, adding the evacuation process was on full swing in 17 blocks of Ganjam district.

Chief secretary A P Padhi said immediate evacuation was launched in view of the IMD forecast of a tidal surge of about 1 metre during landfall of very severe Cyclone Titli.

Official sources said 9,83,642 people were evacuated when Cyclone Philin hit the state in 2013 and 2,55,042 people were shifted to multi-purpose shelter centres during Cyclone

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI): The head of an NDMC-run school in Wazirabad was suspended Wednesday for “segregating students” into Hindu and Muslim sections, the Commissioner of the civic body said here, while denouncing his action as “unimaginable” and “unpardonable”.

“I was apprised of the allegations by our officials.

We decided to probe the accusations, and unfortunately they were found to be true.

We have suspended the head of the school with immediate effect and initiated major penalty charge sheet against him,” North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Commissioner Madhup Vyas told PTI. The Commissioner said the conduct of the official was “bizarre” and “unpardonable” and “goes against the grain of our pluralistic society”.

“During our probe, it was found that it was schoolin-charge only, who had initiated this segregation.

These are children coming from poor background and such acts would have deleterious effects on them. We will not tolerate such things, it is unpardonable,” he said.

The primary school falls in Wazirabad area of north Delhi and is administered by the NDMC. The area comes under the Civil Lines Zone of the civic body.

All municipal corporation-run schools in Delhi are primary schools. Teachers in other municipal schools expressed shock over it.

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SKK dismayed at absentee govt employees (From p-1) SKK stated that most of the officers and staff, who remain idle in their “comfort zones”, either direct public to come to their private residence or wait till their arrival to get works done.

SKK has, therefore, requested DC to initiate necessary action within 15 days. In case of detection of such practices after expiry of deadline, SKK cautioned it would be compelled to initiate its own course of action.

Hudhud in 2014. The state was also hit by Cyclone Daye last month, but its intensity was low.

The chief secretary said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Orissa Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) personnel have been positioned in vulnerable districts.

An East Coast Railway (ECoR) official said train services will remain suspended between Khurda Road and Vizianagram from both directions after 10 pm on Wednesday till further notice.

The IMD said Cyclone Titli has moved at a speed of about 18 kmph in the last six hours over west-central Bay of Bengal and lay centred at about 230 km southsoutheast of Gopalpur in Odisha.

The storm is likely to move north-northwestwards and cross Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast between Gopalpur and Kalingapatnam around 5.30 am on Thursday morning, it said.

Thereafter, the cyclone is likely to re-curve northeastward, move towards Gangetic West Bengal across Odisha and weaken gradually, H R Biswas, director of the meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar, said.

While several areas in coastal Odisha were lashed by rain on Wednesday, the IMD has forecast “heavy to very heavy rainfall” at several places and “extremely heavy rainfall” at isolated areas till Thursday under the impact of the ‘very severe’ cyclonic storm.

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Seven killed in UP train mishap

Police and locals at the site of the accident where 9 coaches and the engine of the New Farakka Express train derailed near Raebareli, Wednesday. (PTI) Lucknow/New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI): Nine coaches and the engine of the New Delhi bound New Farakka Express derailed near Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh early Wednesday, killing at least seven people and seriously injuring nine, officials said.

The accident on the New Farakka Express (14003) that was on its from Malda in West Bengal to New Delhi took place in Harchandpur area of Rae Bareli district at 6.10 am, Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Anand Kumar said. About 30-35 people received minor injuries, he said.

Ten women and six minors are among the injured, railway officials added.

Four of the seriously injured are being treated

at the trauma centre of Lucknow’s King George Medical University and two at the city’s Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, government spokesperson Shrikant Sharma told reporters.

The other injured were taken to Rae Bareli, about 80 km from the state capital Lucknow, for treatment, officials said.

Food arrangements were made for passengers, who were evacuated by buses to Lucknow to facilitate their onward journey.

A special train, which was arranged for the stranded passengers, will leave Lucknow for New Delhi at 2 pm, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish at the loss of lives. “Condolences to the bereaved families and

I pray that the injured recover quickly,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted quoting Modi.

He said the UP government, railways and the National Disaster Response Force were ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident.

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of the dead, Rs 1 lakh for the injured and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.

“I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and those injured in the accident near Rae Bareli. I am in touch with officials for relief work,” Goyal tweeted.

The minister has ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Commission of Railway Safety, Northern Circle.

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Interpreting mandate

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hat BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav has claimed while giving his speech at the BJP Nagaland state unit’s 7th State Executive meeting at Town Hall in Mokokchung town on October 9 raised some interesting points. Ram Madhav used to be a thick comrade of former NPF chief minister T.R. Zeliang and stood through thick and thin with the latter against Neiphiu Rio since 2014 till 2017 when they both found themselves on opposite sides in the run up to the Nagaland assembly election in February 2018. Circumstances put both Ram Madhav and T.R. Zeliang on different camps and Ram Madhav and Neiphiu Rio on the same side after NPF refused to accede to more than five seats to BJP. While BJP would have been satisfied with even with ten seats from NPF, Neiphiu Rio however proved more astute and offered the saffron party 20 seats. The BJP in Nagaland surpassed itself in Nagaland by winning 12 seats. It had won 7 in the 2003 election. Whether it was a case of Dr. Shürhozelie letting the emotions run high or a gross political miscalculation of the NPF’s capability, the fact is that today, Neiphiu Rio has made the BJP smile and also earned the goodwill of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What Madhav said in his speech in Mokokchung was that people had rejected the NPF in 2018 or in other words, the BJP and NDPP won the mandate. The statistics however tell a different story. In the 2018 election, the NPF contested 58 seats and won 26 by polling 3,89,912 votes. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) contested 40 seats, polled 2,53,090 votes and won 18 seats . The BJP contested 20 seats, polled 1,53,864 votes and won 12 seats. The National People’s Party(NPP) on its maiden election in Nagaland, surprisingly contested 25 seats and polled 69,506 votes and won two seats.The JDU contested 13 seats, polled 45,089 votes and won one seat. Eleven independents also were in the fray and all of them polled a total of 43,008 votes and won one seat. The once dominant party in Nagaland politics since 80s, the Congress miserably failed to put up any semblance of being relevant when it contested 18 seats and polled only 20,752 votes and scored a duck, for the first time ever in the party’s history in Nagaland. What eventually happened after results were declared, was perhaps not reflective of the voter’s choice. No party received the mandate and coming to power through whatever ways and means does not mean that the voters gave their mandate to that combination.

The vote share as above would indicate that NPF polled the most votes (39%) for any party. This was because the party contested the highest number of seats (58). The NDPP (25.5%) and BJP (15.3%) together polled around 40% votes. In terms of success rate, the NPF was 44% while NDPP was 45% and BJP a whopping 60%. The new entrant NPP had a success rate of 8% and JDU scored 7.6 %.

This indicates that the 2018 election was therefore a fractured mandate. There is also speculation that BJP believes that it can fill the vacuum left by the Congress in Mokokchung district. That is why BJP is eyeing the district as a future base along with some districts under ENPO.

DailyDevotion How Will I Know?

Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father… that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes.”

—Matthew 11:25 We do not grow into a spiritual relationship step by step— we either have a relationship or we do not. God does not continue to cleanse us more and more from sin— “But if we walk in the light,” we are cleansed “from all sin” (1 John 1:7). It is a matter of obedience, and once we obey, the relationship is instantly perfected. But if we turn away from obedience for even one second, darkness and death are immediately at work again.

All of God’s revealed truths are sealed until they are opened to us through obedience. You will never open them through philosophy or thinking. But once you obey, a flash of light comes immediately. Let God’s truth work into you by immersing yourself in it, not by worrying into it. The only way you can get to know the truth of God is to stop trying to find out and by being born again. If you obey God in the first thing He shows you, then He instantly opens up the next truth to you. You could read volumes on the work of the Holy Spirit, when five minutes of total, uncompromising obedience would make things as clear as sunlight. Don’t say, “I suppose I will understand these things someday!” You can understand them now. And it is not study that brings understanding to you, but obedience. Even the smallest bit of obedience opens heaven, and the deepest truths of God immediately become yours. Yet God will never reveal more truth about Himself to you, until you have obeyed what you know already. Beware of becoming one of the “wise and prudent.” “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know…” (John 7:17).

Quotes

Find joy in everything you choose to do. Every job, relationship, home... it’s your responsibility to love it, or change it. ~ Chuck Palahniuk

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

Post-mortem

Long road ahead to ending hunger, malnutrition

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he UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) incorporate zero hunger as one of the 17 targets to be achieved by 2030 for a sustainable future. The criticality of this goal lies in the fact that removing hunger -- and malnutrition -- from the world is intertwined with the other goals such as ending poverty, providing universal quality education and promoting lifelong learning, sustainable economic growth and employment, good health and well-being.

Any failure to achieve the zero hunger target by 2030 will result in the other SDGs not being fulfilled and impede social progress in the world.

Looking at the progress the world has made so far on eradicating hunger, there has been a global decline in the number of undernourished people from 900 million in 2000 to 775 million in 2013, rising to 777 million in 2015 and estimated to have increased to 815 million in 2016. This recent increase is largely due to the deterioration in the prevalence of undernourishment in SubSaharan Africa and Southeast Asia.

According to the latest estimates of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the proportion of population that is undernourished in SubSaharan Africa increased from 20.8 per cent in 2015 to 22.7 per cent in 2016; and in Southeast Asia, it increased from 9.4 per cent in 2015 to 11.5 per cent in 2016. In terms of the number of undernourished people, SubSaharan Africa has 224 millione, accounting for 25 percent of 815 million undernourished population of the world. On the other side, Southeast Asia has nearly 74 million undernourished people, accounting for about 9 per cent of the total undernourished population of the world (FAO, 2017).

Other sub-regions of Asia, for instance, East and South Asia, together account for nearly 51 per cent of the total world population of the undernourished. While, owing to the large population size,

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agaland State is perceived, not wrongly, as a backward region of the Northeast. Lack of infrastructure in all sectors has remained the main bottleneck for the region’s all-round development. Education is one of them, while our regions fares poorly in most indices of education sector. While comparing to the rest of the states, number of educational institutions is less and offer only vanilla degree. Providing education to the regions with less facility is quit not possible, with the population of 1,980,602 (as per 2011 census) of the state.

Still general enrolment ratio in our region is an average, nearly out of 100 per cent, 70 -80 per cent (according to my estimation) students move out from the region every year after they have complete their Under graduate and Post graduate level to study outside the state to their next higher level and also because of the reason of limited seat in Nagaland university. And the remaining stay here in our region who cannot afford to study outside the region due to financial problem and also due to lack in education system, even a brilliant person cannot get marks up to their expectation and when they go outside the region they get marks as they expect, this is the reason, why in our region the result is not quite well as compared to others whether in government or private school/college and cannot find good institution when they go outside the region. Had the good institutions were available in our home area?. Is that possible or impossible that we will have a good institution for the younger generation in this 21st century.

there is a predominance of the undernourished people in these regions, the countries here have also shown an improvement in their food security status which has decreased the number of undernourished people from 178.4 million in 2010 to an estimate of 145.5 million in 2016 in East Asia, and from 271.4 million in 2010 to 266.8 million in 2016 in South Asia (FAO, 2017).

While strong economic growth and low and stable inflation have resulted in increased food security in East and South Asia, and has, consequently, led to a decline in the extent of undernourishment in these regions, factors such as climate-related supply shocks and conflicts and violence -- and sometimes a combination of the two phenomenon -- have affected regions like SubSaharan Africa and Southeast Asia, and have worsened the food security in these regions in recent years.

In Southeast Asia, since countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Mongolia, Timor-Leste and Vietnam suffered production losses in agriculture due to the poor weather conditions linked to the El Niño phenomenon, revamping the agriculture sector to make it less vulnerable to climatic extremities can minimise the food insecurity and prevalence of undernourishment. Currently, efforts are on in these countries to make the agriculture sector more climate resilient. However, the vulnerability of the sector to weatherrelated supply shocks needs to be addressed on a more urgent basis by scaling up programmes to mentor and educate farmers, improve water management systems, scale up research and development efforts on high-yielding crop varieties, and also develop food depots and storage facilities that can withstand typhoons.

Moreover, efforts should also be stepped up to bring in universal crop insurance and targeted safety nets. To implement these programmes, public and private investment

in climate-smart technologies must be ensured, along with an enabling an institutional environment.

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa which have been affected by adverse weather conditions linked to El Niño, along with the increased number of violent conflicts, face rising food insecurity from disrupted food production and, consequently, increasing levels of undernourishment of its people. The devastating effects of conflicts have been severe in countries such as Nigeria, South Sudan and Somalia, where 15.8 million people face severe food insecurity. In addition to the detrimental effect conflicts have on the severity of food insecurity, there is a growing concern in these countries on the conflicts which are triggered by the presence of food insecurity and malnutrition.

Though the target of zero hunger doesn’t seem unachievable, there is a long road which leads to it. Addressing the concerns of distraught farmers affected by adverse weather conditions or by providing assistance to the population affected by conflicts, is very critical for achieving food and nutrition security. The returns on the investment in transforming the agricultural sector and in social protection systems is definitely greater than being trapped in the vicious circle of food insecurity and conflicts. While a strong economic growth potential is necessary for lowering the prevalence of undernourished in the East Asia and South Asia sub-regions, solutions for weather-related externalities and conflicts are also necessary for achieving zero hunger in the world.

(Amit Kapoor is chair, Institute for Competitiveness, India. The views expressed are personal. He can be contacted at amit.kapoor@ competitiveness.in and tweets @ kautiliya. Deepti Mathur, senior researcher at large with Institute for Competitiveness has contributed to the article) Amit Kapoor

‘Our dearest ‘Obu’ is no more!’

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bu’ (grandpa) Natwar Thakkar, an eminent Gandhian social worker, was born in 1932 to a Gujarati speaking family in coastal Dahanu of the then Bombay Presidency of British India (presently Palghar District, Maharashtra). At the young age of 23, ‘Obu’ came to Nagaland and established Nagaland Gandhi Ashram (NGA) at Chuchuyimlang village (District Mokokchung) in 1955 to foster all round development & welfare and to promote national integration through voluntary social service by adopting Gandhian principles. Since then there was no turning back in his life: he invested his entire life for upliftment of the people of Nagaland and the North East India.

‘Obu’ initially started his mission by running a medical aid clinic and teaching Hindi at a local middle school.

Over the period of time he introduced various developmental and income generating activities like carpentry and blacksmith workshop, vocational training centre, beekeeping, mustard, sunflower & groundnut oil production, gur production, biogas plant, citronella oil production, sericulture farm, opening of dispensary and rural library, and khadi sales outlet, etc. Under the leadership of ‘Obu’, NGA also conducted free medical camps at regular intervals in the village. There was also a Montessori at the Ashram. The various training and social activities imparted by NGA was an eye opener to many villagers in the area. During this period the Naga political movement was at its peak and the environment was hostile that ‘Obu’ had to face several life threatening situations.

He also faced discouraging response at times. However, he never gave up his social service activities to uplift our people. In the course of time NGA also conducted several seminars at various States in the NE Region, and it holds special programme during National days like Republic Day, Independence Day, Gandhi Jayanti, etc., to this day.

On special occasions over the years NGA also screened various cinema shows. One of the very big moments for the people of the area was the visit of the then Prime Minister of India Morarji Desai to NGA in November 1977. NGA was a catalyst and window to the outside world.

With Obu’s initiative, a rural extension centre of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) was started at Chuchuyimlang Town in 2006, offering various computer courses free of cost/ with nominal fees, benefitting thousands of students from across the State. On 2nd October, 2015 the then Union Minister

for Human Resources Development Smriti Irani laid the foundation stone for establishment of Mahatma Gandhi Human Development Academy, a joint venture of NGA and Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS/ Mumbai), for which the Chuchuyimlang villagers donated 200 plus acres of land to establish this Academy.

In recognition of his outstanding services rendered to humanity, pioneering work in tribal welfare, national integration and service to Naga people, etc. ‘Obu’ was honoured with: (i) Nagaland Governor’s Commendation Certificate (1964) (ii) Mahatma Gandhi National Integration and Communal Harmony Award (1986) (iii) Jamnalal Bajaj National Award (1987) (iv) Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration (1994) (v) National Citizen’s Award (1995) (vi) Vishwa Gurjari National Award (1997) (vii) Padmashree Award (1999) (viii) Meghalaya State Mahatma Gandhi Award 1996 (1999) (ix) Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar Award 1995 (2000) (x) Diwaliben Award (2000) (xi) Siu Ka Pha National Award (2005) (xii) 3rd Bodofa UN Brahma Soldier Humanity Award (2006) (xiii) 14th Ba-Bapu Award (2006) (xiv) Barkhetri Unnayan Samiti (2007) (xv) Lifetime Service to Naga People Award (2009) (xvi) Karmayogi Award (2015) I had enriching opportunities in meeting ‘Obu’ personally for a number of times, the last being in January 2018.

He was a simple man of benevolence without any negativity in life. What amazed me every time we met was the strong vocabulary (in Ao dialect) he used during our conversations!

Our dearest ‘Obu’ breathe his last, in the morning of October 07, 2018, at Apollo Hospital, Guwahati (Assam) after a brief illness. In his demise, we have lost a great visionary and a humble human being who will always remain in the hearts of the people. ‘Obu’ has left an inspiring legacy for generations.

“May your soul rest in peace ‘Obu’”.

It is our earnest prayer that the Almighty Lord will comfort and strengthen ‘otsü’ & children and the near & dear ones during this difficult phase of life.

“Nothing Is Permanent In This World- Not Even Our Troubles” – Charlie Chaplin Tali Temsü Jamir, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

Lack of infrastructure in state Nagaland

Recently Minister of Health and Family Welfare has said about having Medical Colleges in the state by the year 2020 but is too late, while our neighboring state Manipur which was formed in 1972 has two Medical Colleges. While In Meghalaya state the government are focusing more in education and has allocated the highest budget for education, keeping in mind the fast changing scenario and innovations coming into the education system, whereas in our state Nagaland, corruption in education department, releasing students scholarship on installment wise, keeping more hardship and trouble to the students to meet their requirements for education purpose. To march ahead to the rest of the states is too far for the state of Nagaland and to top in luxury building and vehicle we are at the first.

Corruption is not only showing up in government office alone, it is evident on the roads and by the roadsides , during the rain it would be more appropriate to use a boat than a vehicle there.

People can see our Christianity on our road itself, our bad roads speak a lot of thing on our behalf.

In such a situation how can the state can develop and run smoothly, the idea of our government will only caused the people of Nagaland a CARY in near future. When we see around in our state the development take place only in luxury building not in the development of good infrastructure.

The government ideology should truly based on the development of infrastructure especial in the field of education and while making any cabinet decision the government should not victimize the students who

are going to compete to their competitor and also the future leader to led the state ahead . The system of bribe in Nagaland should demolished, and the politician those who aim only for portfolios and powers and the old aged politician may politely and peacefully step-down and let the new generation young men and women who are educated, innovative, idealistic, energetic and true patriotic person to shoulder the responsibility and led the state forward.

Don’t think in everywhere there is only you, keep the chance to others too so that our society will be better. Give chance to the uncorrupted and well educated persons to enter into new politics as well and we will fight to change the economic system and for the social uplift as well as achievement of self determination. We are fed up of hearing the same word of development which was spoken 10 years back and false promise just in order to gain political right, while seeing every year a construction of same road stating that change is coming. Before it’s too late I hope and pray that the Government of Nagaland will bring a new change that we are dream for. There is need for improving educational infrastructure in our region the quality of education is the most important that we should have.

Even in the 21st century we see the excessive and terrible exploitation by the high class of rich people, especially in the development activities the fund mean for development does not fully utilized and keep the state backward.

Government should treat equally and love the people

as a whole and not the ones constituency or tribe alone because a one particularly tribe cannot led the state to go forward the people of Nagaland as whole are ever ready to co-operate with all the affairs of the state.

The Government must have the feeling of oneness and equality with the people and only that the fair and honest will begin. If Nagaland is to be developed the Government should also focus more on the most neglected parts of the areas.

Let me pen down some of the weakness that the most remotest areas are facing in our region: • Problem of transport development: Perhaps Nagaland governments have registered impressive progress in transport system but there are many bottlenecks, constraints and difficulties.

Inadequacies and imbalances in transport threaten to constrain economic growth and the quality of life in the region • Transport bottleneck: The road transport system is under heavy strain, with inadequacy of capacity and sub-standard infrastructure.

The roads constitute the largest transport agency intimately connected with the development of the state economy. Due to improper road the capacity constraints have led to the movement of bulk commodities in vegetables and other goods and services etc over long distance and charge high cost of price in our region including their carrying expenses and tax charge.

• Poor planning in transport and agriculture: Due to poor transport planning in our region have not been adequately linked with the rest of the other state and as a result, we have remained physically and

emotionally isolated. At the same time we does not encourage to our farmers to give more afford on cultivation activities and we just depend on only importing from other state, while we have enough resources to cultivate but keep it untouched for so many years.

Especially during election farmers too demand job instead of demanding for agriculture requirements and irrigation facilities etc, this is happen because of the lack of information and not keeping them proper training in agriculture activities and encourage them to cultivate more, that’s the problem why it’s happen.

The formulation of transport plans, sufficient attention was not given to spa-

tial and economic features which influence the pattern of transport demand in our region. Population and economic activities tend to concentrate in towns. Massive volumes of traffic are concentrated in certain areas of our region and hence there is tremendous pressure on road transport system in the town and certain areas.

Whatsoever Road transport are the dominant modes of transport in our region and they would continue to be so in the future too.

(The write up is based on the writer views and does not reflect any organization or community) K Lenangh Angh, President, MIHYO Nagaland, (Lenangh2014@gmail.com)

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On by-pass, check TCP gate road Kohima

Sir,

As a regular user of bye pass to Kohima town road, I have experienced the road at its worst condition mainly due to poor maintenance by BRO. However, a drastic change of road landscape is now visible after our reputed contractor Vilelie Khamo took the charge. Heavy machineries and manpower engaged in road widening, drainage system, erecting retaining walls in all the land affected areas levelling the road surface, road soiling etc is in full swing. Vilelie Khamo having a history of quality worksmanship is highly expected to deliver the same quality work in this stretch of national highway. His quality of work will be testimony that Naga contractors can also handle national highway.

I wish and pray that God give Vilelie Khamo good health and wisdom in completing his project within the stipulated time. I wish that this stretch of road being the main gateway to the state capital may become the most beautiful and the favourite highway for all the travellers.

Lastly, but not the least, expecting to see this road, pothole free, dust free etc.

Seyie Nakhro, By-Pass Kohima

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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

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SBI staff protest murder

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR: Members of SBI Officers Association and Staff Association Dimapur held a candle light demonstration against the brutal murder of late Junu Sarma, service manager of SBI Dadara Branch, on Wednesday at SBI Regional Business Office premises.

A press release by SBIOA Dimapur said that the bank employees wore black badges on Wednesday at their respective offices throughout the North Eastern region to protest the heinous crime. The members of the association, while condemning the killing, demanded that there should be security for bank employees and the authorities should bring justice at the earliest.

SBI Wokha branch also observed a candle Members of SBI Officers Association and Staff Association Dimapur during the candle-light demonstration on light demonstration led by Wednesday. regional president Yansa-

romo Lotha State Bank of India Officers Association (SBIOA) Mokokchung region and chief manager Subir Choudhary in Wokha, Wednesday evening.

Regional president Yansaromo in a press release, recalled that the victim was travelling towards Guwahati in the back seat of her car when the two assailants riding on a Bajaj Pulsar bike intercepted her car at around 7.30 pm and fired a fatal round.

Denouncing the killing in the strongest terms, the association demanded that the culprits should be booked without delay and justice be delivered to the victim’s family.

The association during the demonstration observed a minute of silent prayer in memory of late Janu and for the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

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NSCN (I-M) condolence DIMAPUR: The NSCN (I-M) has expressed deep pain at the sudden and untimely demise of Pangmiyao Shimrang, additional secretary of cabinet office, GPRN, son of Phungreiyo Shimrang from Somdal village under Wung Tangkhul Region (WTR), on the October 10 at his native village.

A condolence message from NSCN (I-M) through its MIP stated that, late Pangmiyao had enrolled in the national service on January 15, 2003. NSCN (I-M) described him as noble and diligent who served the nation whole-heartedly until his demise. It stated that the nation had lost a promising and young national worker, whose name shall be recorded and sacrifices for the Naga cause honoured.

The GPRN conveyed its condolences to his bereaved family members and prayed to Almighty God to grant eternal peace and rest to the departed soul.

Project 72 Hrs conducts M-RVC rally

Sievituo Solo speaking at the rally in Phek Town on October 10.

DIMAPUR: Project 72 Hrs a community service led by Sievituo Solo and his team conducted an awareness rally on the Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign (M-RVC) at Phek town, on October 10.

A press release from district media officer, Phek, Kutolu Nakro stated that, Sievituo Solo encouraged the public to not be led astray by false prophecy

and rumours. He also mentioned the clarification given by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) on the false rumours.

The team also visited Bishop Abraham Memorial School Phek along with Dr. Kolhitso Khalo district immunization officer Phek and his team, Dr. Baria, RRT WHO, and Henry, supervisor for the MR Campaign.

D r. B a r i a b r i e f e d the students, parents and teachers on the importance of the Measles and Rubella vaccination and its future benefits.

He highlighted the signs and symptoms of Measles and Rubella and its complications stating that it was a contagious viral infection which could be prevented by vaccination.

Nani Teri Morni screened in Jotsoma DoS&WC bids farewell MDDF meets DWO, Deputy Commissioner to outgoing officer

described the outgoing joint director as a man of integrity and principle.

Reminiscence of the officer was read out by Zasevituo, superintendent (Establishment).

The outgoing officer has rendered his service to the government of Nagaland for a full 35 years.

T. Mar, senior SSO declared that although Myansao was retiring, his good deeds would not retire. He also gave the vote of thanks.

The prog ram was chaired by Khekiho Shohe, joint director.

NPGN/NNC reinstates kilonser

has found kilonser Zuben not guilty and has decided to reinstate him as kilonser.

MDDF members with Mokokchung DC, Sachin Jaiswal, on October 4.

chin Jaiswal, on October 4 at his official residence and apprised him about the recently formed forum.

A press release by MDDF stated that the office bearers along with executive members of the forum apprised the DC about various hardships and challenges

faced by disabled persons and requested him to support the forum for the welfare of the disabled.

The DC assured the forum of his support and assistance whenever required.

He also wished the forum great success in their future endeavours.

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DIMAPUR: The department of Soil and Water Conservation (DoS&WC) organized a farewell program for Myansao Lotha, joint director, at the directorate’s conference hall on September 29.

A press release from department of Soil and Water Conservation deputy director, Hetoho Y. Swu stated that Myansao Lotha thanked the almighty God for blessing him with sound health and also the departSchool children on the second day of the ongoing Children’s Film Bonanza at RCEMPA, ment for all the love and Jotsoma on October 10. (DIPR) cooperation.

The director, VilieDIMAPUR: The second government and private at State Academy Hall, day of the ongoing Chil- schools attended the sec- Kohima. hu Nguzhü, in his speech dren’s Film Bonanza at ond day of the film festiThe Children’s Film RCEMPA, Jotsoma on Oc- val. Movies to be screened Bonanza is being organised tober 10, saw the screening during the Children’s Film by the Children’s Film of the recently launched Bonanza, besides the ones Society, India under the D I M A P U R : N P G N / movie Nani Teri Morni. already mentioned, are – Ministry of Information NNC has revoked the terFilms such as Kima’s Lode- Nokpokliba, Ek Tha Bhu- & Broadcasting in associa- mination order of its kiBeyond the Class, Pinti Ka jang, Gauru-Journey of tion with the state govern- lonser, Zuben Lotha and Sabun and Gilli Gilli Atta Courage, Karamati Coat, ment departments of Art has reinstated him into the were also screened. and Gattu. On October & Culture, Social Welfare, government.

According to DIPR, 11, films will be screened Information & Relations, In a press release, students from in and at RCEMPA, Jotsoma Youth Resources & Sports, NPGN/NNC MIP stated around Kohima, from and on October 12 and School Education and that its cabinet kilonser in a meeting on September 28 class 5 to class 12 of both 13, films will be screened Home.

DIMAPUR: The recently formed Mokokchung District Disabled Forum (MDDF) visited DWO (welfare) on October 5 at his official residence in Mokokchung and had an interactive session.

A press release from the office of MDDF, said that the meeting was attended by MDDF office bearers and executive members. In the session, the forum apprised the DWO about various hardships and challenges faced by the disabled and requested him to support the forum for the welfare of the disabled.

The release further added that the DWO also assured the forum of his support and assistance whenever required. He also wished the forum great success in their future endeavours. Members of MDDF also called on the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mokokchung, Sa-

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rally in domestic equity markets also boosted sentiment.

The BSE Sensex Wednesday settled for the day at 34,760.89, higher by 461.42 points, or 1.35 per cent. The broader Nifty too reclaimed the key 10,400 mark. It finished at 10,460.10, showing a significant gain of 1.54 per cent.

Traders said RBI’s decision to inject Rs 12,000 crore liquidity into the system through purchase of government bonds on October 11 to meet the festival season demand for funds supported the recovery in rupee.

Sentiment also got a lift after the SBI, coming to the rescue of cashstrapped NBFCs, Tuesday decided to buy their assets to the tune of Rs 45,000 crore, a move that will provide liquidity support to non-banking financing companies (NBFCs) facing headwinds after a series of loan defaults by IL&FS group firms.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,526 crore, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled out a net Rs 1,242 crore Tuesday, as per provisional stock exchange data.

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towers/sites in unconnected pockets of the region and deliver telecom connectivity to citizens in over 2100 villages over 18 months.

Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI): The rupee snapped its sixsession losing streak to end 18 paise higher at 74.21 against the US dollar Wednesday after the American currency weakened overseas.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex), the domestic unit opened higher at 74.18 and advanced to 74.05 on fresh dollar selling by exporters amid weakness in the greenback against some currencies overseas.

However, the rupee erased some gains and finally settled for the day at 74.21 -- up by 18 paise, registering its first rise after sixth straight sessions of losses.

On Tuesday, the rupee tumbled 33 paise to finish at a fresh lifetime low of 74.39 against the US dollar.

Traders said a relief

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in Assam and NE backed by a wide distribution channel over 64 thousand retail outlets that serves customers even in deep rural pockets.

It has also the widest network footprint with network coverage even in remote locations like Lumla (Arunachal Pradesh), Tuipang (Mizoram), Dawki (Meghalaya) and Longwa (Nagaland).

In December 2017, Airtel had signed an agreement with the Department of Telecom (Govt. of India) and Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) for provision of mobile services in identified uncovered villages and national highways in the North Eastern States of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.

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R ave e n d r a D e s a i , CEO, Assam and North East, Bharti Airtel said, “To bring more and more customers onto the digital highway, we are committed to further expanding our 4G services across Assama nd NE. The availability of budget friendly smartphones is driving a massive uptake of 4G data and Airtel aims to be the 4G network of choice of customers in North East with its superior data experience. Airtel’s affordable plans and packs offer access to exciting digital services like music, movies, LIVE TV on mobile and we invite customers to experience our 4G network.” Airtel also offers the widest bouquet of mobile services (4G/3G/2G)

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Dimapur, Oct 10 (NPN): Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s leading telecommunications services provider, Wednesday said that its 4G network now covers over 21588 towns and villages in Assam and North East(NE), empowering customers with best-in-class high speed mobile broadband services. Airtel, which is the #1 operator in Assam and NE with over 13.8 million customers, recently announced a massive network expansion drive to further scale up its high speed data services in the region.

In addition, as part of its acquisition of Telenor’s India operations, Airtel has added 6 MHz ofspectrum in 1800 MHz band to its portfolio in Assam. This will further boost 4G network capacity in the state, complement the rollout of new

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education and training, both long- and short-term, and establish minimum standards for the functioning of such entities.

The primary functions of the NCVET will include recognition and regulation of awarding bodies, assessment bodies and skill-related information providers, and approval of qualifications developed by awarding bodies and Sector Skill Councils. The Minister said there was a great demand globally for skilled workforce from India. He said there was a need for digital skilling as well.

Prasad said that 14,000 accredited industrial training institutes and 13,000 other (non-accredited) centres in the country needed “regulatory oversight”.

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New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the merger of two regulatory institutions into the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) in order to improve skilling standards and the market relevance of skill development programmes.

The National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) will be merged into the NCVET, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the media.

“The NCVET’s main objective will be to improve standards of skilling in the country,” he said.

The NCVET will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (IANS): A revival package for debt-ridden national carrier Air India has been nearly finalised and will be announced this month, said Civil Aviation Secretary R.N. Choubey on Wednesday.

He said there was no issue with regard to the package.

Choubey was talking to reporters after inaugurating an interim international departures terminal at the Hyderabad International Airport.

He said the government was keeping a watch on the airline sector in general as airlines were not doing well for the last two quarters due to increase in oil prices and rupee depreciation.

The official said the government would extend all help to airlines. “We are working on various measures to support the airline sector in general.

“The intention is to bring down the cost of operations because leased rentals have gone up on account of depreciation of rupee and the fuel prices have also increased,” Choubey said.

To a query, he said Jet Airways had not asked for specific help from the government.

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is, there’s a very fast buildup in private debt with a slowdown in the last two years, But India is basically steady.

So, India is not an emerging market economy where leveraging is progressing fast,” Gasper said.

According to Gasper, in emerging market economies private debt has risen much faster than public debt.

“Take China, for example. Total debt is 247 per cent of the GDP. But the dividing line between what is public and private debt in China is blurry. This blurriness reflects the very large number of public units and corporations, the complex layers of government, and widespread sub-national off-budget borrowing,” he said.

“As a result, estimates of 2017 public debt vary considerably: the official government debt figure is 37 per cent of GDP, while the data reported in the latest World Economic Outlook show it at 47 per cent of GDP, and the ‘augmented’ debt measure, which includes more off budget borrowing by local governments, stands at 68 per cent of GDP,” he said.

Tax burden on bidis post-GST is only 22 per cent compared to 53 per cent for cigarettes and about 60 per cent for smokeless tobacco.

All of these are well below the WHO recommended rate of 75 per cent, Rijo John, economist and health policy analyst, said.

It is critical that the 28 per cent GST rate category be retained for demerit or sin goods such as tobacco.

This serves two purposes, as it firstly sends out a strong public health message discouraging the consumption of sin goods.

Secondly, having a separate sin tax category decreases the pressure on the other three rate bands which are applicable to essential commodities allowing the government to have a relatively lower standard GST rates for those items while still maintaining a revenue neutral position, John said.

According to John, “Compensation cess constitutes more than two-thirds of the total tax revenue from cigarettes. As these cesses were not revised for more than a year, cigarettes have become much more affordable compared to the time GST was implemented and it warrants significant upward revision of cess rates applied on cigarettes.”

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of GDP per capita. If you compare around the world with the best economies or emerging market economies, the level of debt in India is lower,” the top IMF official said.

The IMF is very much stressing that global debt at USD 182 trillion in 2017 is at a new record high, he said.

Debt in advanced economies, since the global financial crisis, has increased quite substantially while the private sector has been very gradually leveraging, he added.

“If you look at emerging market economies, that includes India, you see that private debt in the last 10 years has increased quite substantially, although in the last two years, since the end of 2015, 2016 and 2017, there is a slowdown in the process of leveraging, but debt is very high and public debt is a very high as well,” Gasper said.

In the last few years in India private debt has declined from almost 60 per cent to 54.5.

“So, it’s very stable.

So, what you do see is that emerging market economies, which is where India

NEW DELHI, Oct 10 (PTI): Public health groups along with doctors and economists have urged the Group of Ministers in the GST Council to increase cess on tobacco products to raise the much-needed disaster remediation revenue. Experts said global experience has shown that such a tax increase will decrease tobacco use and expand government revenue.

Imposing additional cess on all tobacco products, including bidis, will be a huge win for public health and revenue generation, Bhavna B Mukhopadhyay, chief executive of Voluntary Health Association of India, said. “This move will provide much-needed relief to the people of Kerala while motivating millions of tobacco users to quit and preventing youngsters from initiating tobacco use,” Mukhopadhyay said.

WHO recommends that countries impose tobacco excise taxes that amount to at least 75 per cent or more of retail price to achieve the dual objective of reducing tobacco use and increasing government revenue.

The overall tax rate on all tobacco products in India is still very low compared to other middle-income countries, including those in South Asia.

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Washington, Oct 10 (PTI): India’s debt is lower than the best or emerging market economies in the world, a top IMF official has said as he cautioned that the global debt has reached a new record high of USD 182 trillion in 2017.

Vitor Gasper, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Fiscal Affairs Department, said India’s debt was substantially less than the global debt as percentage of world Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

In India, private debt in 2017 was 54.5 per cent of the GDP and the general government debt was 70.4 per cent of the GDP, a total debt of about 125 of the GDP, according to the latest IMF figures. In comparison, debt of China was 247 per cent of the GDP. “So, it (India’s debt) is substantially less than the global debt as percentage of world GDP,” Gasper told PTI. India’s debt is below the average of advanced economies and below the average of emerging market economies, he said.

“There is a positive relation between the debt to GDP ratio and the level

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Dhaka, Oct 10 (PTI): Opposition BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s fugitive son and political heir Tarique Rahman was sentenced to life and 19 others, including a former home minister, were given death penalty by a Bangladesh court Wednesday for their role in a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2004.

An attack on an Awami League rally on August 21, 2004 targeted Hasina, the then opposition leader, when she was about to finish a speech in front of thousands of supporters.

While Hasina survived the attack with a partial hearing loss, her party’s women front chief and former president Zillur Rahman’s wife Ivy Rahman was killed in the blasts.

Special court Judge Shahed Nuruddin awarded the death penalty to 19 people including former junior home minister Lutfuzzaman Babar, ex-deputy education minister Abdus Salam Pintu and several former army intelligence officers.

Rahman and 18 others were sentenced to life.

Eleven others were jailed for different terms.

“They (who are sentenced to death) will be hanged by neck until they are dead,” Justice Nuruddin said.

Thirty-one of the 49 convicts were present in the court while others including 51-year-old Rahman, now the acting BNP chairman as his mother is serving a five-year imprisonment in a graft case, are on the run abroad to evade justice.

Rahman was tried in absentia with the court declaring him a “fugitive”.

He now lives in London where he is believed to have sought asylum though the British authorities have declined to reveal his immigration status.

He leads the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) from exile after Zia was jailed in February. Zia was not made an accused in the case.

Rahman, two former ministers and former top police and intelligence officials of the then BNP-led fourparty alliance government were among 49 accused in the case.

The judge also made 12-point observations on the background, motive and

consequences of the attack, mainly targeting incumbent Hasina.

“The attack was intended to eliminate the Awami League leadership, including Sheikh Hasina,” the judge ruled.

The court had wrapped up the hearing on September 18 after a protracted investigation and trial process.

Investigations found an influential quarter of the then BNP-led government, including Rahman, masterminded and sponsored the attackers -- the operatives of militant Harkatul Jihad al Islami (HuJI).

Commenting on the verdict, BNP secretary general Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed the party’s deep frustration saying it was a “politically motivated” verdict. “It’s a naked expression of political vengeance,” he added.

However, Law Minister Anisul Huq said Rahman, the mastermind of the attack, deserved the death sentence.

His Cabinet colleague and the r uling Awami League general secretary Obaidul Qader echoed him, saying “we are not fully satisfied with the verdict”.

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5 people on short list to replace Nikki as UN ambassador: Trump

Atleast 50 killed in Kenya bus crash

Vatican City, Oct 10 (Agencies): Pope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to hiring a “contract killer”, AFP reported. “Interrupting a pregnancy is like eliminating someone,” Francis said in an address to worshippers in the Vatican.

“Getting rid of a human being is like resorting to a contract killer to solve a problem,” he added. “Is it just to resort to a contract killer to solve a problem?”

His comments departed from the prepared text for his homily delivered during his weekly audience on Saint Peter’s Square.

In his address, the Argentine pontiff complained of a “depreciation of human life”. He cited wars, exploitation and what he called a culture of wastefulness, as well as abortion.

“How can an act that suppresses innocent life be therapeutic, civil or even human?” he asked.

Francis this year opposed a bill that would have legalized abortion in Argentina. In August a lay campaign group said thousands of Argentine Catholics had renounced their membership of the church to protest against his opposition to the bill.

WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (PTI): US President Donald Trump has said he has five persons in mind, including his former deputy national security adviser Dina Powell, to replace Indian-American Nikki Haley as the US ambassador to the UN. Ms Haley, 46, announced on Tuesday that she would resign from her post as the US ambassador to the UN effective at the end of 2018.

Ms Haley’s abr upt decision left many in the White House in shock as there was no indication that she planned to leave office.

Haley had submitted her resignation on October 3.

Doanld Trump said Ms Haley would assist in the search for her replacement, and that he plans to settle on a pick in the next two to three weeks.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump identified only one person on the list.

He said Ms Powell is on the short list of five persons.

President Trump told reporters “we have actually many names... Nikki is going to help us with the choice. I’ve heard a lot of names.”

of mine. We’ve become real friends over the last period of time. But she’s done a fantastic job. And so she’ll be involved. And Dina, certainly. And there are others.

I’ve heard a lot of names,” he said.

Donald Trump said that Nikki Haley would be involved with the administration for a long time even after resigning from the diplomatic position.

“Nikki is going to be involved with us for a long time. And she’s going to help me also make that final pick. We’re going to make a final pick. I want to get somebody really good,” Donald Trump told reporters at the White House.

Ms Haley, the highest ranking Indian-American in the Trump administration, has agreed to stay till year end as the top American diplomat to the UN. “I think she’s also brought a new level of prestige to that position. That position is -- in terms of people wanting it -- easier now, in a way, than it was before. Nikki has brought, obviously, great competence, but she’s brought great prestige to that position,” President Trump said.

L ondon , O c t 1 0 (Agencies): At least 50 people have been killed after a bus travelling from the Kenyan capital Nairobi to Kisumu, in the west, veered off the road, police say.

According to BBC, many reportedly died when the vehicle overturned. Police fear the death toll may rise, with the possibility of passengers trapped in the wreckage.

“The roof of the bus was ripped off,” a local official said. Police said the driver had lost control and plunged down a slope at a notorious accident black spot. “It is unfortunate that we have lost 51 people,” Kenya’s police chief Joseph Boinnet told Capital FM radio. The bus was carrying 52 passengers at the time of the crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning, police said.

Children are believed to be among the dead.

An eyewitness described hearing “a long hooting sound, then a screech that was followed by a bang and loud screams,” Kenyan newspaper Daily Nation reported. The newspaper added that a number of people had been taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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Ms Powell served in the first year of the Trump administration as the Deputy National Security Adviser for strategy, and was a key player in diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

She returned to Goldman Sachs, where she worked for more than a decade, earlier this year. She also was a high-ranking official in the State Department of the previous Republican president, George W Bush, according to the Harvard Kennedy School, where she is a senior fellow.

She was instrumental in planning all of Donald Trump’s overseas trips as well as his debut at the UN General Assembly in September 2017.

“Nikki is a great friend

‘Extremely dangerous’ storm set to hit Florida Lt Gen Asim Munir appointed L O N D O N , O CT 1 0 (AGENCIES): Hurricane Michael has been upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” category 4 storm, hours before it is due to make landfall in Florida, BBC reported.

The storm has sustained winds of 130mph (210km/h) and is due to make landfall at about midday (16:00 GMT).

More than 370,000 people in Florida have been ordered to evacuate and move to higher ground.

At least 13 people reportedly died in Central America over the weekend as a result of storm rains and floods.

In its latest bulletin, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center (NHC)

said Michael had become “an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane”.

It warned of a lifethreatening storm surge, hurricane force winds and heavy rainfall along the north-eastern Gulf coast.

Michael, it added, could see some additional strengthening before it made landfall in the Florida Panhandle - a strip of land bordering the Gulf of Mexico - or the Big Bend area to its east.

At 02:00 local time on Wednesday, the eye of Michael was about 170 miles south-west of the coastal city of Apalachicola.

The NHC warns that some regions of Florida may experience storm surges of

up to 13ft (4m).

Michael is currently moving nor thwards at 12mph. On the SaffirSimpson hurricane scale, category 4 includes winds of up to 156mph with possible severe damage to even well-built homes and trees being felled. “Weakening is expected after landfall as Michael moves across the south-eastern United States,” the NHC added.

Florida Governor Rick Scott called Michael “monstrous storm” and urged residents to listen to officials.

Despite the warnings, local officials believe a far smaller number of people have in fact moved away.

Schools and state offic-

es in the area are to remain shut this week.

On Tuesday, Gov Scott said he had activated 2,500 Florida National Guard troops.

Heavy rains are forecast for the Carolinas, which were drenched by Hurricane Florence last month.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper told residents: “I know people are fatigued from Florence, but don’t let this storm catch you with your guard down.”

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (PTI): Lt Gen Asim Munir was appointed on Wednesday as the new chief of Pakistan’s powerful spy agency ISI, the Army’s media wing announced. Munir, who previously served as the head of the Military Intelligence (MI), was recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General by the Army Promotion Board headed by Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa. He replaces Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar.

Mukhtar assumed the office of the Inter-Services Intelligence director general in December, 2016.

Munir has also served as the commander of the Force Command Northern Areas. He was conferred Hilal-iImtiaz in March 2018. The Army also announced several key top level transfers after army chief promoted five major generals to the next rank last month.

OFFICE OF THE DIHOMA VILLAGE STUDENTS’ UNION

KOHIMA : NAGALAND FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Dihoma Village Students’ Union (DVSU) extends our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Vinyühu Lhoungu, Asst. Professor, Sao Chang (Govt.)

College, Tuensang (Former President DVSU), Son of Late Kereiü and Late Pfusielie Lhoungu of Dihoma Village, on being conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Economics from the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong on the topic “Public Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nagaland (1980-81 to 2013-14)” under the supervision of Professor B. Mishra.

The Union prays and wishes the very best in all your future endeavours.

Petekhrietuo Yashu Vizovotuo Theünuo President, DVSU General Secy., DVSU

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FELICITATION

The Thipüzumi Welfare Society, Kohima with great joy and pride express our profound gratitude to God and extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Rothihü Tetseo, NPS for being appointed in the Indian Police Service (IPS), Nagaland Cadre.

We hope and pray that the Almighty God will grant you many more successes in your future endeavours.

Vekhopra Khamu Secretary TWSK

Ekhahü Rose Chairman TWSK

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APOLOGY

We tender apology to our parents and the school authority for posting a group photo in the Social Media where two of our friends are seen puffing cigarettes. Through this senseless action, we brought disgrace to our parents and the school that we study in.

Mr. Kangzangding Hoi, Mr. Neipukhrielie, Mr. Toboto Kiho, Mr. Dominic, Mr. Machan, Mr. Apukivi & Mr. Wangphoa.

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PRESS INFORMATION

In view of the Nagaland Government Retirement Act 1991, a Government Servant must retire after serving 35 years or after attainment of 60 years whichever is earlier. Thus it is undoubtedly a clear provision of the Retirement Act. However it is quite astonishing and rather illegal, that is exactly what is taking place in PHED Department, Government of Nagaland. In the same department, two Executive Engineers and four Sub-Divisional Officers (SDO) are overstaying even after completion of 35 years of continuous service from the date of joining the service. All these overstaying officers of the PHED Department joined on 11-02-1983 to their respective posts. In this way those officers who have completed their 35 years of continuous service since the "date of joining" are overstaying without retiring from their respective posts.

In clear terms, to speak the truth, by overstaying these officers have caused severe blow (so to say, injury) to the junior officers of the same department who deserve to be promoted after these posts are vacated by those overstaying officers. According to law, by overstaying in those posts, these officers have caused great injury to the deserving junior officers by preventing them from being promoted to these posts. Overstaying officers, according to the law, have no legal basis whatsoever, to stand on.

Such acts of turning a blind eye to the representation of junior officers who deserve promotions, after the posts are vacated by those overstaying officers, is highly uncalled for in modern society. In fact, in terms of law, great injustice which is ultimately affecting the legally guaranteed rights of the citizens (i.e. the junior officers whose promotions are being hampered) should be remedied.

(R. ZUBEN TSOPOE) Secretary Tsopo Yamo Hapoe Evan Ekhung Wokha, Nagaland

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D’ BLOCK YOUTH ORGANISATION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

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The D Block Panchayat, Kohima conducted an Election headed by Mr. Rüülhoulie Kire (Information and Publicity Secretary D’ Block Panchayat) as convenor of election committee on the 22nd of Sept. 2018 to elect the executive member of DBYO for the tenure of (2018-2021) The following are the new elected leaders of DBYO. 1. PRESIDENT : KENEILHOUSA KIRE 2. V. PRESIDENT : I. KEDILHOU YHOME 3. V. PRESIDENT : II. ROBIN LAMA 4. GENERAL SECRETARY : MELVIN YHOME 5. ASST GENERAL SECRETARY : RASNA THAPA 6. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL : FRANKLY DZÜVICHÜ 7. ASST SOCIAL AND CULTURAL : SEZO ZUMU 8. INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY : SEYIEKHRIEZO KIRE 9. ASST. INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY : JABU RUTSA 10. GAMES AND SPORTS SECRETARY : KENEIZETUO DZÜVICHÜ 11. ASST GAMES AND SPORTS SECRETARY : DON SHATARANJAN 12. TREASURER : YAMPI PATTON 13. FINANCE SECRETARY : WATI LAM 14. WOMEN CO-ORDINATOR : MEDONGUNUO ZUMU 15. PROPERTY SECRETARY : MICHEAL YHIOME President General Secretary D’ Block Youth Organisation D’ Block Youth Organisation

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TSOPO YAMO HAPOE EVAN EKHUNG NZONTSU THYUTA SANTA JI DATE 18.10.2018, 03:00 PM EKHOE OYAMO COMMUNITY HALL JILONA KHIALA. HOJI TSUKONA TOPVUNA MYANTA THYUTA SANTA JILO OYI THETALE TO NTSIJANTALA. OCHONA NYINA VANSI SULAMI OKHO METHAK JIANG PANLANA/PHYOCHO PHYORIA SANA OKHONA NKHICHOYIALA.

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Mark Tremonti talks Ruby Rose seen in first Batwoman picture Emily Blunt sends out about his two bands powerful message for girls

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or the International Day of the Girl Child, which is today, Disney has launched a global video series offering advice and inspiration on achieving success for the next generation of leaders around the globe.

The #DreamBigPrincess video series, produced and directed by young women from the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative, shares the stories of 20 trailblazing women across technology, entertainment, medicine, law, sports, arts, science, fashion and politics to show the next generation what is possible if you dream

big, read a statement.

“There’s a line in ‘Mary Poppins’., where she says anything is possible, even the impossible. I think that really symbolizes what dreaming big is all about, the idea if you want something big enough that the universe is going to conspire to give it to you,” said Blunt.

“Dreaming big is one of the most important things any of us can do - to keep aiming higher,” says Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, who was interviewed for the series by Maud Webster, age 16, from the UK. “The #DreamBigPrin-

cess series is giving voice to a group of talented young women, helping them tell stories that kids can learn from, whatever their ambition.”

Each video will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million donation to Girl Up, an initiative of the UN Foundation to support girls’ leadership.

Spanning a host of professions, accomplished women share their tips for success in the 20-part series.

Some of the names apart from Blunt and Kennedy are Asmaa Boujibar, Ashima Narain, Blanca Treviño, Celina CaesarChavannes, Jennifer Lee, Karen Walker and Martina Stoessel.

Through Disney’s collaboration with Girl Up, the #DreamBigPrincess campaign aims to make a tangible difference for girls who face challenges in achieving their dreams.

The initiative will run until November 20.

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l t e r B r i d ge a n d Tremonti guitarist Mark Tremonti said in a recent interview on “The Jasta Show” podcast that both his current bands have not been able to reach the same large audiences as his previous act, Creed, because neither band has landed a massive hit like that group did during its heyday.

Tremonti explained: “One massive song and you’ve got your foot in the door... Both Alter Bridge and Tremonti, we haven’t had that one song. We’ve had all the songs that our fans love and all albums that our fans love, but we don’t have a big hit song.”

He added, “So when you’re getting your haircut, it’s, like, ‘So what do you do for a living?’ ‘I’m a musician.’

‘Really? What song?’ ‘Ah,

you wouldn’t know it.’

[Laughs].”

Tremonti also said he’s cautious about releasing a track that is too “ballad-y” because it will give the wrong impression, citing a song called “Take You With Me” on the new Tremonti album, “A Dying Machine”. He said: “I told the record label, ‘If I put it on the record to begin with, and then it’s the first single for the record that I’m very proud of, and it skews everything because everybody thinks it’s a pop record, I’m gonna be pissed.’”

Mark told The Pulse Of Radio how he separates the songs he writes for Alter Bridge, whose frontman is Myles Kennedy, and those he pens for Tremonti, in which he sings lead.

“You know, Myles is a big tenor singer and I’m a baritone-y kind of guy and that’s what helps me make the stuff sound different,” he said. “But when the stuff ’s on the table for me, between Alter Bridge and Tremonti, I just take what’s best at the moment and run with it.”

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uby Rose has been shown as superhero Batwoman for the first time as filming begins on the character’s first episodes for the so-called Arrowverse.

The actress will be seen this December in crossover episodes of existing series The Flash, Arrow and Supergirl ahead of having her own TV series.

Rose said in August she was “thrilled” to be playing Batwoman and her alter ego Kate Kane for The CW Network.

Yet a backlash over her casting led her to delete her Twitter profile.

Many felt a lesbian

actress should have been cast as the comic book world’s first openly lesbian superhero.

The Australian actress, who describes herself as “gender fluid”, called the criticism as “ridiculous” before deleting her account.

Batwoman’s costume has been designed by fourtime Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, who also worked on Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl. Filming on the crossover episodes, which will premiere over three consecutive nights in December, began this week in Vancouver.

Kyra Sedgwick and The Handmaid’s Tale

star Yvonne Strahovski are among the actresses to have voiced Batwoman in Batman cartoons.

Yet her film appearances have thus far been limited to such unofficial productions as The Wild World of Batwoman (1966) and The Batwoman (1968).

Batwoman, aka Kathy Kane, has appeared in DC Comics since 1956. In 2006 the character was reintroduced as Kate Kane, a lesbian of Jewish descent.

Earlier this year it was confirmed that the upcoming fourth season series of Supergirl would feature a transgender superhero.

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set to release in China, Aamir has come forward to promote the film.

“A v e r y warm hello to all my friends in China. My friend Rani Mukerji an actress from India has done a film called ‘Hichki’, which I believe is releasing in China on October 12. Well, Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji.

I want you to ollywood superstar k n ow t h a t I Aamir Khan, who have seen the film when it enjoys huge popular- released here in India and it ity in China, has urged his is a beautiful story and it’s “friends” in the country to a great film, with wonderful watch his friend Rani Muk- performances by Rani and erji’s “Hichki”, which is all the kids in it,” Aamir releasing there on Friday. said in a video uploaded Aamir and Rani, who on a Chinese social media have starred together in platform.

“Ghulam” and “Talaash”, He added: “It’s really have been friends for long. heart-warming and uplifting Now that her “Hichki” is film with a beautiful story...

I hope that all of you will go and see the film and I hope that you enjoy it.”

Rani is currently in China to promote the movie, which has a progressive message of beating stereotypes. The promotions are happening across 5 cities in China -- Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

In the movie, Rani essays Naina Mathur, a school teacher dealing with an involuntary nervous system disorder, Tourette Syndrome.

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hild Protection Services, Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland has invited entries for interested photographers, both amateur and professional, are invited to submit their photograph(s) for the Photography Contest 2018, Nagaland. The competition aims to raise awareness on Child Rights and Protection issues in the state.

There will be two categories for entry. The first category is open only for children below 18 years of age while the second category is open for all age group and there will not be

entry fees.

Category-1: Children below 18 Years of age, themeChildhood, first prize will be Rs 10,000, second prize: Rs 5,000, 3 consolation prizes of Rs. 2000 each.

Category-2: Open to all, Theme: Children of Nagaland (Children in Traditional Attire). First prize: Rs 15,000, second prize: Rs 10,000 with 3 consolation

prizes of Rs 3000 each.

A participant may send a maximum of two entries with proper mention of the category, attached caption and a brief write up about the photograph (s). Shortlisted works will be exhibited at Highland Park Kohima on 20th November 2018.

Conditions for the contest: Participants have to furnish complete contact details

(Name, age, phone number, email address and postal address). The photograph(s) must be a JPEG image with good resolution and original creation. The result will be declared on 20th November, 2018 at Highland Park, Kohima. By submitting your entries, participants agree to grant Child Protection Services (CPS) Nagaland free of charge, the right to use

the photo(s) without limitation in printed or electronic media. CPS agrees to give proper photo courtesy. Last Date of Entry will be 5th November 2018.

One can submit your photograph(s)/entries through email at: scpsnagaland@gmail. com. For more information contact mobile no: 8413-825260.

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I like being a bit scared: Amy Adams

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ctress Amy Adams says she likes to control things but to some extent.

“I think I’m probably like most people. They like control to a certain extent and then they like to lose control to a certain extent,” Adams said in a statement to IANS. “I like being a bit scared, I like roller-coasters, I like driving a bit fast, I like motorbikes - I like that kind of thing. I like an adrenaline rush, and I like people who are much bigger risk-takers than me,” she added.

The actress also got candid about playing a disturbed character Camille in “Sharp Objects”. Her character has Munchausen syndrome by proxy, which is a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick.

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Para Games: Harvinder wins gold

Ja k a rta , O c t 1 0 (PTI): Harvinder Singh notched up India’s maiden archery gold in the Asian Para Games by finishing on top in the men’s individual recurve event, while the country also picked up three silver and four bronze medals on day 5 of the competitions here.

Harvinder defeated China’s Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India’s gold tally to seven.

The W2 category of impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair.

The ST category is for archers with limited impairment and who may take aim without having to need a wheelchair.

Para-athletics, chess table tennis gave India three silver medals on Wednesday, while the bronze medals came from para-powerlifting, besides para-athletics.

It started with Monu Ghangas claiming the silver in the men’s discus

Harvinder Singh clinches India’s first gold in Para Archery.

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throw F11 category before Vijay Kumar claimed the second spot in the men’s long jump T42/T61/T63 category.

Ghangas claimed his silver with a throw of 35.89m, an effort which he managed in his third attempt.

He finished behind Iran’s Olad Mahdi, who came up with a new Asian as well as Games record throw of 42.37m.

The F11 categor y deals with visual impairment.

Kumar achieved his personal best by covering 5.05m to notch up the silver behind Sri Lanka’s Charitha Nirmala Bud-

T20 Qualifiers: Malaysia completed chase in 10 balls New Delhi, Oct 10 (Agencies): Myanmar cricket team on Tuesday recorded a bizarre scorecard to their name, Zee News reported.

In an ICC World T20 Asia Regions Qualifiers match against Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur, Myanmar were reduced to one of the lowest-ever scores in the T20 format. The Myanmar side was reduced to nine runs for the loss of eight wickets after 10.1 overs.

Left-arm spinner Pavandeep Singh spun his web around the Myanmar batsmen to scalp five wickets.

Pavandeep bowled three maidens and gave away only one run in his quota of four overs at a stunning economy rate of 0.25. YK Ko Aung, with three runs off 12 balls, was the highest run-scorer

for Myanmar, who scored all their runs (9) with singles.

Six batsmen (KK Lin Thu, Khin Aye, Y Naing Tun, Paing Danu, Thuya Aung, Y Naing Kyaw) were cleaned up for a duck while Aung Ko Ko (0) remained unbeaten as rain washed out the first innings. The target was revised to six runs in eight overs on the Duckworth– Lewis (D/L) method.

In response, Malaysia got off to a horrible start as medium pacer Paing Danu knocked out both the openers Anwar Arudin and Shafiq Sharif for a duck in the first over. Suhan Alagaratnam, however, sealed the match with a maximum, the only six of the match, in the 10th ball of the second innings, steering Malaysia to an 8-wicket win against Myanmar.

dika, who pulled off a personal best of his own with 5.22m.

Kumar’s disability classification covers limb deficiency, leg length difference, and impaired muscle power.

Mohammed Yasser then fetched a bronze in the men’s shot put F46 category.

Yasser’s throw of 14.22m got him the bronze behind Kazakhstan’s Mansurbayev Ravil (14.66m).

The gold in this event went to China’s Wei Enlong, who established a new Games record with an effort of 15.67m.

The F46 categor y of disability covers upper

limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.

In table tennis, the women’s doubles combination of Bhavinaben Patel and Sonalben Patel lost the final to Indonesia’s Asayut Dararat and Paattarvadee Wararidamrongkul 4-11 12-14 to settle for a silver medal in the TT 3-5 category.

The TT 3-5 category is for paddlers with minimally impaired arms and hands.

The chess board delivered a silver and two bronze medals for the country with Jennitha Anto clinching the women’s individual P1 category silver before combining with Prema Kanishri for the team bronze in the same category.

The P1 classification covers physical impairment.

In the women’s team standard VI -- B2/B3 category competition, the trio of Mrunali Prakash, Megha Chakraborty and Tijan Punaram settled for a bronze medal. The B2/B3 classification is for players with partial blindness.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 10 (NPN): Wokha District Cricket Association (WDCA) will be organizing inter-school u-16 cricket tournament at local ground, Wokha from October 22 to 27. According to WDCA, players will be selected from this tournament and their names will be forwarded to Nagaland Cricket Association for the state level tournament/camp.

The registration fee is Rs. 1000 and the last date of confirmation of participation is October 17. Forms will be available at NK Bookstall police point opposite SBI main branch. Player should be born on or after 1-09-2002 and the date of birth should be confirmed by the school authority according to the CR book.

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS): Rio silver medallist P.V.Sindhu on Wednesday encouraged people from various walks of life to step out and speak on harassment while distancing herself from the comments of senior shuttler Jwala Gutta, who had alleged “mental harassment” by an unnamed coach.

“I appreciate that people have come forward and spoken about it. I respect it,” Sindhu said on the sidelines of a Vodafone event where the telecom giant launched a woman-specific service “Sakhi”.

On being probed if she was aware of any such incident in her sport, the Hyderabadi said: “Well I don’t know about seniors and coaches. As far as I am concerned, it’s been fine and good for me.”

Sindhu’s comments came a day after 2010 Commonwealth Games women’s doubles gold medallist Jwala, without taking any names, alleged mental harassment by a coach.

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Lon d on , O c t 1 0 (Agencies): England’s first one-day international against Sri Lanka was abandoned after 15 overs because of rain in Dambulla, BBC reported.

The tourists reached 92-2 before play was suspended at 11:15 BST, and the match was called off at 15:45 because of a wet outfield. Openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy fell for 25 and 24 respectively in the space of five balls, before Joe Root made an unbeaten 25.

After Sri Lanka won the toss, Roy and Bairstow looked hit eight fours between them in as many overs, with Bairstow also striking off-spinner Akila Dananjaya for six. Bairstow edged Nuwan Pradeep behind before Roy miscued Dananjaya, to be caught at mid-off. Root accumulated quickly, while captain Eoin Morgan hit one four and a six before the players left the field with rain looming.

Even with Lara, West Indies failed to win in India: Holder

Hyderabad, Oct 10 (PTI): West Indies skipper Jason Holder Wednesday took a dig at his team’s critics, pointing out that even a far superior Caribbean outfit of the 90’s, including the legendary Brian Lara, couldn’t win a Test series in India.

West Indies last drew an away Test series against India way back in 1994 when Lara scored 91 at Mohali. However, that was the only Test series that Lara played in India.

When asked about critics lashing out at their horrendous show in the first Test against India in Rajkot, Holder said: “We are playing the No.1 team, India, in their backyard. And history would show we haven’t won a Test match here since 1994 and if you look at the players who came through West Indies cricket – I think Brian Lara and these greats have been playing all that time.”

Recently, former West Indies captain Carl Hooper was critical of youngsters

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in the island nations being only interested in T20 contracts but without taking names, the current skipper presented a contrarian view.

“Again, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just focus primarily on what I have to do and what the team has to do. There’s no point worrying about what people have to say because people will always have

to say (something or the other).

The all-rounder, who is yet to get fully fit for the second Test, looked clearly unhappy with all the barbs thrown at his inexperienced side. He also didn’t agree with the theory that West Indies can go the Bangladesh way by concentrating on one format – may be ODI or T20.

“I think I would disagree with that. If you look at our history in the last three-four-five years, our suited formats has ideally been T20 cricket and second behind would be Test cricket. We are really struggling in ODI cricket for the last 10 years, if you go back that far”, he said.

Holder believes that efforts should be made to popularise Test cricket among youngsters.

2nd Death Anniversary Goodbyes hurt when the story is not finished and the book has been closed forever.

We haven't been with you enough to know everything about you, but we have been with you enough to love you & miss you dearly.

The best Dad doesn't exist in this world that's because he is in heaven right now.

OF Lt. P. YESUMONG SANGTAM

5 years have passed since you left us but the memories of you never seems to go.

“Your absence is a silent grief.

Your life is a beautiful memory”.

You will always remain in our hearts!

Loving wife, sons, daughters, grand children & relatives.

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WE MISS YOU DAD Loving wife & children

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

of Mr. Subenthung Ezung 11th October 2018

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

A year has passed since you left us for your eternal home, but not a single day goes by without remembering you.

We deeply miss you in silent tears.

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Died on 03/10/2018 at the age of 89 yrs.

We the bereaved family members of LT. VIRILE SOTHU, W/o Lt. Kemo Sothu would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all those who stood by us at the time of our grief and sorrow.

Our special thanks to : 1. Baptist Mission Church, Kohima 2. Cross Wonder Church, Kohima 3. Cross Mothers Department 4. Cross Wonder P.W.D Fellowship 5. Rachü Union, Kohima.

6. P.W.D Panchayat, Kohima 7. P.W.D Youth Organization.

8. Sothunumi Krotho 9. Modern College, NCC Kohima.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly for your kind deeds.

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Born: 1935 Died: 01-10-2018 The family of Late Mrs. Ashavü Ngullie wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well wishers who visited our home, attended the funeral and burial service and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. We are profoundly touched by your love and kindness and truly thankful for all your physical, financial, maternal and prayer support. We pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving children, grandchildren and family members.

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Loving family members

3rd DEATH ANNIVERSARY

OF OUR BELOVED FATHER LT. R. F. LOTHA 11th OCT 2015

Thinking of You on The Day You Went Away...

Today, like many other days brings special thoughts of you, of happy times we shared and caring things you used to do...

And once more, it’s a reminder that life’s road is sometimes rough because the time we shared just wasn’t long enough.

For you were someone special who was thought so highly of who’ll always be remembered with affection, warmth and love...

So sending thoughts to heaven on the day you went away and hope you know you’re missed more than words could ever say.

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Born on : 1st May 1996 Died on : 5th Oct. 2018 We, the families of Late Vinoka H. Awomi would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us during the brief illness and demise of our son on 5th October 2018 at Bethel Hospital.

Our special thanks to : 1. Shri. H. Khehovi Yeptho, Hon’ble Advisor (Tourism/Art & Culture) 2. Shri. Shetoyi Sumi (Ex. Parl. Secy.)

3. Shri. Lhoqheto Achumi, J.E. (Chairman Lower Jail Colony Panchayat) 4. Shri. Hokito Jakhalu (Chairman, Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuposhukulu Kohima) 5. Shri. Jimo K. Jimo, BDO R.D. Block Satoi.

6. Shri. Hotoi Awomi, L.D.A. 7. Shri. Shenito Awomi, Kohima.

8. Suruhuto Town New Baptist Church.

9. Suruhuto Tokukujo Kuposhukulu Kohima.

10. Surumi Community Kohima.

11. Surumi Baptist Churches.

12. Surumi Community Suruhuto.

13. G.B’s, Elders and Citizens of Medical Colony.

14. Doctors & Nurses of Bethel Hospital, Kohima.

15. Lower Jail Colony Panchayat.

16. Lower Jail Colony Youth Organisation.

17. Lower Jail Colony Women Society.

18. Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima.

19. Sumi Fellowship (H.O.P.)/ Youth Department.

We regret our inability to acknowledge every individual by name yet it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless each and everyone of you abundantly for your unconditional support and act of sympathy.

Loving Parents, Brother, Sisters & Relatives.

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Age - 91 yrs We the bereaved family members of Lt. Vitsülhulie William Nisa humbly convey our most heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation to those who stood by us spiritually, physically, emotionally and materially during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved father on 5th October 2018.

Special thanks to :1. Doctors & Nurses of Oking Hospital, Kohima 2. Doctors & Nurses of NHAK 3. Doctors & Nurses of ICU, NHAK 4. St. Andrew Church, Jotsoma 5. Jotsoma Village Council 6. Khwüma Mechü Krotho 7. St. Andrew School, Jotsoma 8. Officers & Staff of D.C. Office, Kohima 9. Staff, D,Bs. Court, Kohima 10. St. Maria Goretti Church, Sechü Zubza 11. SDO (C) & D.Bs., Sechü Zubza 12. Staff, GHS, Tasazhu Jotsoma We remain indebted to you all and deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually but it is our most humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly in return.

Loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives.

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Monsang SU, Tribal Brothers enter OFs

Tribal Brothers (blue) and Tiema-Khe Kidima in action on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 1 0 (NPN): Monsang Students’ Union FC and Tribal Brothers reached the quarterfinals of the 19th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy played at Kohima local ground on Wednesday.

In a thrilling encounter, Monsang Students’ Union FC beat Rising Star (Mizoram) 5-4 via tie-break after the match ended in goalless draw.

Both the teams dis-

played equal strength and enjoyed equal ball possession.

Alower (19), Ngamneirü (7) of Monsang Students’ Union and Lun (3) of Rising Star (Mizoram) were yellow carded for foul play. In the other match, Tribal Brothers came from a goal down to beat TiemaKhe Kidima 3-1.

Tribal Brothers were 1-0 down after goal from Kevisekho Thokwhe (17) gave Tiema-Khe Kidima the lead in the 6th minute.

The score line remained

unchanged for the next hour.

However, three goals in space of nine minutes stunned the Tiema-Khe Kidima boys.

Laiwang (11) found the equaliser for Tribal Brothers in the 61st minute. Three minutes later, Laiwang netted again with an assist from Sinlo. The third goal was scored by Shurhosül (9) in the 69th minute.

Eshong (21) of Tribal Brothers and Viketozo Thokhwe (9) of Tiema-

Khe Kidima received yellow cards.

Tribal Brothers will now take on Monsang Students’ Union FC in the Quarterfinal on October 15 at 2pm. The tournament is organized by Angami Students’ Union (ASU) from September 20 to October 21.

THURSDAY’S MATCHES Phesema YO Vs Charoi Chiru Naga FC Manipur: 12 noon.

Meriema VYO Vs United Brothers FC: 2pm

Shooter Saurabh wins YOG gold, Archana in TT semis

BUENOS AIRES, OCT 10 (IANS): Indian shooter Saurabh Chaudhary won the gold in the boys’ 10 metre air pistol event at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) here on Wednesday.

The reigning Asian Games champion scored 244.2 points in the final.

Sung Yunho of South Korea was a distant second with 236.7 points. Switzerland’s Jason Solari took the bronze medal with a score of 215.6. This was India’s third gold medal at the Games. This edition has turned out to be a historic one for the Indian contingent as previously India had never won gold at the Youth Olympic Games YOG. Earlier, India’s Archana Girish Kamath had to summon all her skills, energy and nerves to overcome Azerbaijans Nign Jing 13-11, 8-11, 6-11, 11-3, 6-11, 12-10, 11-7 to enter the women’s singles table tennis semi-finals.

She will take on China’s Yingsha Sun in the semi-finals. A win will put her into the medal round straightaway, failing which the Indian will have a shot at the play-off for the bronze medal. The 18-yearold mustered courage to keep her nerves calm and approach the match with composure.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018

NE badminton tourney underway

Players in action on the opening day on Wednesday.

D imapur , O ct 1 0 (NPN): The four- day Yonex Sunrise North East Zone Inter- state badminton championship got underway at Dimapur on Wednesday.

Altogether 152 players including officials from eight North Eastern states are taking part in the tournament.

In the team championship event, Assam

team entered the finals in both senior and junior category. In senior event, Assam defeated Mizoram in straight sets 3-0 while in junior, Assam beat host team Nagaland in straight sets 3-0.

In the final, Assam will face Manipur in both junior and senior category.

The finals for the team championship will be held on Thursday at 5 pm

While the individual events will start from Thursday, 9 am onwards.

The closing ceremony will take place on October 13 which will be graced by president Badminton Association of India and minister of finance, PWD & health, Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as special invitee and Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio as chief host.

Loyem Memorial Trophy: Sangzi FC beat Pisgah Utd 4-1 in opener

Maruti 12×20 Delhi Action in the match between Sangzi FC beat Pisgah United FC on Wednesday.

D I M A P U R , O ct 1 0 (NPN): Defending champions Sangzi FC beat Pisgah United FC 4-1 in the opening match of the 26th Loyem Memorial Trophy, which kick started at Tuensang on Wednesday.

Johnny of Sangzi FC became the first goal scorer in this year edition, when he opened the account for his team in the 9th minute.

He again scored the second goal in the 53rd minute. The other goals were scored by Benjamin and Likokmong.

The lone goal for Pisgah United was scored by Menya. Earlier, the opening ceremony was graced by CEO Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland, Alemtemshi as special guest.

He reminisced his schooling days, 48 years ago in GHSS Tuensang.

Comparing the improvement, he congratulated the CCSU and the organizing committee for their achievement. “The CCSU and the organising committee

with no help from the government generating funds more than Rs. 23 lakh is an achievement,” he added.

Earlier, the programme chaired by Nayang began with an invocation by Rev. Achu Chang executive secretary CBLT. Delivering welcome address, P. Ngamen convenor of the Loyem Memorial Trophy thanked different sections of the society for their support. Altogether 16 teams are participating in the championship.

Sultan of Johor Cup: Indian hockey colts beat Australia 5-4 Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Oct 10 (IANS): Continuing their unbeaten run in the 8th Sultan of Johor Cup, the Indian junior men’s hockey team edged past defending champions Australia 5-4 here on Wednesday to secure a place in the top four stage of the tournament.

This was India’s fourth successive win in the tournament and it helped the team top the Pool table.

India made a dominating start with their best attack in the opening quarter.

Though their initial chance of scoring from a PC went amiss, Gursahibjit Singh scored a fine field goal to give India a 1-0 lead in the 5th minute.

The team built on a good start to score three more back-to-back goals in the 11th, 14th and 15th minutes through Haspreet Singh, Mandeep Mor and Vishnukant Singh. The 4-0 lead at the end of the first quarter was a major setback for the defending champions.

However, India faltered in their defence in the second quarter, only to give away an easy goal through a penalty stroke in the 18th minute.

Damon Steffens, who scored the first goal for Australia, ended up scoring the second goal too when an Indian infringement inside the circle saw them concede a PC in the 35th minute, narrowing the goal deficit to 4-2.

Though Shilanand Lakra scored in the 43rd minute to take India’s lead to 5-3, Australia put India through some tense moments as they appeared to make a late recovery, by stretching India’s defence.

In the 59th minute, the pressure to defend the scoreline saw the Indians give away another penalty stroke which was easily converted by Steffans, taking the goal difference to a narrow 5-4. But India held their nerves to finish the match in their favour. The Indians will next take on Britain in their fifth match on Friday.

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