October 16, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 311

Three NE states poll likely in Feb SHILLONG OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura Assembly Election is likely to be held sometime in February, the Shillong Times report stated. An election official said that while Himachal Pradesh polls will be held on November 9 and counting of votes on December 18, the Gujarat polls will be held before the results in Himachal. After these two states, the three states which will go to polls in the next phase are Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland. Though there are talks about simultaneous polls for both Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies sometime in 2018, this is unlikely in the near future as the states which are going to polls have not been informed about the matter, the election official said. Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Kharkongor, who is Gujarat to understand the poll preparedness in that state, however, refused to comment on the schedule of the Meghalaya polls. An official source said that ECI team is expected to visit Meghalaya after Diwali as part of assessing the preparedness of the State to hold polls.

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NPF not averse to BJP: Azo tells Amit Shah Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 1 5 (NPN): In what is seen as an attempt to mend fences with BJP after severing ties with it on July 18, leader of the Naga People’s Front (Dr. Shürhozelie) legislature party and DAN chair man, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu informed BJP national president, Amit Shah that the NPF party headed by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu was not averse to the BJP. Azo stated this to Amit Shah in a letter, while raising various issues concerning the state and the nation in general. Writing on behalf of NPF president and NPF party legislature, Azo explained that the NPF party severed ties with the BJP “only because in the recent imbroglio, unconstitutional means were adopted to favour an individual leader dismissing the legitimate government headed by Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu and installing an unconstitu-

tional government.” Azo said this had led to loss of confidence of the people in the Constitution of India but however reiterated that NPF was not averse to the BJP. It may be recalled that the NPF at its emergency meeting of the Central Executive Council (CEC), Central Office Bearers, divisional presidents and frontal organisations on July 18 evening resolved to sever the 40-year old tie with the BJP party. In the letter, Azo assured that the NPF party was committed to permanent solution of the Naga political problem and building a prosperous India. He also specifically highlighted the influx of illegal immigrants into the country, particularly the North Eastern states. Azo said this issue has become a major threat to national security and integrity and urged upon the BJP national president, Amit Shah to let the BJP

party take up the issue with all seriousness. As the interest of the nation should come before the party’s interest, Azo asserted that the NPF party was committed to tackle the menace with outmost sincerity. He said the party would also discuss and deliberate on the issue during the upcoming General Convention to be held in November and “subsequently adopt ways and means to counter this threat in our party manifesto.” “Drastic steps needs to be taken before this problem engulfs the entire NE states,” he added. Azo also recalled that he along with Rajya Sabha MP, KG Kenye had on October 5 met Sunil Deshpande and Arun Kumar Khanna in Delhi and apprised them about the issue. Meanwhile, Azo on behalf of the party extended Diwali greetings to Amit Shah and wished him a long and healthy life.

Govt to implement ‘smart fencing’ project along border

No change in territorial boundary of states: Ravi

GUWAHATI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Centre has started the process of implementing the ‘Smart fencing’ project in the areas considered most vulnerable along the international border with Pakistan, and if this project is successful, it can be extended to the eastern border with Bangladesh. However, use of some available modern technology has already improved border management in this part of the country and some new addition of technology is in the pipeline. Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that extensive use of modern technology has improved border management considerably along the international border with Bangladesh and it has acted as force multiplier. They said the hand-held thermal imagers used by the BSF personnel along the Indo-Bangladesh border has improved the performance of the border guarding force. The device can detect movement of any living object within a range of 5kms and if any such movement is noticed, the quick reaction teams can move to the location.

GUWAHATI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Government of India’s interlocutor for Naga talks, RN Ravi asserted that the territorial boundary of any of the states of the region would not be affected while finding a solution to the Naga political issues. Talking to The Assam Tribune, Ravi said that the GoI is keen on finding a comprehensive solution acceptable to everyone in Nagaland and that is why efforts were made to involve all concerned. He said that six more armed groups of Nagaland have already joined the peace process and the first round of formal talks involving all the groups has already been held. “The talks are progressing well and we hope to find a solution acceptable to all soon,” he added. Replying to a question whether the NSCN (K) will also join the peace process, Ravi said that it is for the outfit to decide whether to join the peace talks or not. “If the Assam government has any doubt, it can always contact me or the Central government to

clarify any point,” he added. He also said that during the tenure of the previous Government in Assam, he had sent a formal invitation to the Assam government for discussing the issues. But the Assam government did not send any representative and when a reminder was sent, the government replied that as the State Assembly election was approaching it would not be possible to send anyone for talks. In recent times, there are speculations that a portion of Assam’s land would be included in Greater Nagalim as a part of final solution to the Naga issue. There are also speculations that the final accord with the NSCN (I-M) would be signed on the day of the Christmas. However, Ravi termed the speculations as “false and malicious propaganda”. He also clarified that though talks are progressing well, no date has been fixed for the signing of the final agreement and it would be wrong to say that the accord would be signed on the Christmas day.

Manipur: Security beefed up ahead of Dalai Lama’s visit

Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 15: As the Manipur gears up to welcome the Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama on October 17, Manipur government has beefed up security in Imphal where Dalai Lama would be attending the global peace conference. Manipur police on Sunday conducted search operation in the surrounding areas of Imphal City Convention Centre, where the conference is scheduled to be held on October 18. Many religious leaders including Buddhist monks from Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries would be attending the conference.

ANI bureau clarifies

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Asian News International (ANI) Nagaland bureau has clarified that the news regarding Rohingya militants planning to attack Nagaland, “was manufactured in Delhi, solely based on the fake viral news on social media” ANI Nagaland bureau, Ngathingkhui Jagoi said that the news carried the dateline as Kohima without consulting the Nagaland Bureau. “I came to know about it only when it appeared in local dailies. ANI office has apologised saying that they have done the story based on DIMAPUR, Oct 15 (NPN): United Naga Tribes As- BSF sources,” Jagoi said. sociation on Border Areas (UNTABA) has called for a Corrigendum meeting on October 20, 2 p.m. at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur to discuss all pending matters related to boundary issue as D I M A P U R , O C T 1 5 (NPN): Apropos the news desired by the Nagas. The following agendas-- detail report on the issue, reit- item “NSCN (I-M) directs” erate demand for boundary settlement along with political published on October 15, settlement, questionable points on Joint Boundary Commis- it should be read as “... sion and the emergent need of litigation process on the issue, collecting taxes, extortion would be deliberated, said UNTABA chairman Hukavi T and disturbing the peaceful Yeputhomi and general secretary Imsumongba Pongen in environment...” and not as (Cont’d on p-7) rendered. a press statement .

ITBP combat wing for quick Doctors tussle with surge in dengue cases UNTABA meeting on boundary issue deployment at China border Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): For the first time in its over 50 years history, the ITBP is raising and deploying a mechanised column of power vehicles and machines to speedily mobilise troops along the Sino-India border in case of Chinese military transgressions and Doklam-like standoffs. The decision to raise such a military-style combat wing in the paramilitary was taken after the Union home ministry recently approved deployment of snow scooters at all the high-altitude border outposts of the mountain-warfare trained force along the 3,488-km long frontier it guards. A senior home ministry official told PTI on the condition of anonymity that the mechanised column of the force will comprise over 250 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snow scooters, excavators and few other medium-lift four-wheeled vehicles. While the army has the mechanised infantry, it was essential to have a mechanised column in the border guarding force as it secures this border in peace times and will bear the first onslaught in case of a war or a conflict, the official said

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explaining the rationale for the latest move. Till now, only the Border Security Force under the home ministry, that guards the IndoPak border, had an artillery unit and some mechanised components to aid it. A proposal to raise a full-fledged mechanised column under the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force was moved by the forces’ headquarters here sometime back, the official said, with the force Director General (DG) R K Pachnanda making a specific presentation to the ministry in this context. The about 90,000-personnel force has sanctions to procure about 150 SUVs for high-altitude deployment, out of which it has about five dozen already deployed, half-a-dozen snow scooters and few excavators to clear snow-bound passes and landslide-prone border tracks.

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Even as the monsoon season has almost receded, there is no let up in the number of patients suffering from dengue virus. In Dimapur alone there have been almost 100 unreported cases. However, Dimapur District Hospital authorities said only 65 cases have been confirmed so far. Speaking to Nagaland Post, Dr. Vikato said that the doctors have been battling tooth and nail for five months due to rise in dengue infections. “The cases were quite high last year and so we had to prepare beforehand. We have been doing our best and have been conducting fogging drives all over the town”, he said. Dr. Vikato stressed on the importance of keeping the surroundings clean and

clear from water-logging in order to prevent Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to breed. He said most importantly people need to keep their areas healthy and hygiene. It is pertinent to note that the stagnant drain water in and around Dimapur has become a major concern. The result is that the stagnant sewage has aided mosquito breeding in a big way. Dr. Vikato said that the department had been conducting awareness drives, as educating the public was essential in preventing

and combating the fever. He also urged the public to co-operate with the health department officials during such drives. It may be noted that dengue is caused by Aedes aegypti mosquito which also causes zika virus-infection. It breeds during the rains continue to reproduce and add to its numbers usually till winter months. The only way to truly prevent dengue virus acquisition is to avoid being bitten by a vector mosquito and although this could be accomplished by avoiding areas where dengue is endemic, it is not an ideal strategy. Other measures include wearing N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET)–containing mosquito repellent, protective clothing, remaining in wellscreened or air-conditioned places and eliminating the mosquito vector using indoor sprays.

Affordable air connectivity for NE may never take flight NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): The implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) Act has greatly affected the growth of aviation sector. Aviation sector is one of the growing sectors in India in the last decades and the Indian Aviation sector is ranked among the top ten market in the world. And it seems there is no reason to cheer with GST implementation under the aviation industry as it will take an annual hit of Rs. 5,700 crore following the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), domestic airlines told the Finance Ministry recently. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents IndiGo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and GoAir, made a presentation before top Finance Ministry officials on September 27 on behalf of the entire airline industry, saying guideline principles of the new indi-

rect system — revenue neutrality and equity — have been violated by the GST. “The airline industry will be hit by Rs. 5,700 crore per annum and the GST will make the flourishing sector sick. The Indian carriers will become globally un competitive as it will give huge benefit to competing airlines, especially from the Gulf,” the airlines said in their submission to the Finance Ministry. The airlines further said that the GST, in the current form, was against the objective of “affordability and sustainability” stated in the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016 and regional connectivity scheme UDAN released last year. It may be mentioned that Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) is a regional connectivity scheme of the Union Civil Aviation Ministry that makes flying affordable to the masses. This would

not only pave the way for providing affordable air connectivity within the country but also boost tourism and facilitate import and export of goods and agriculture, horticulture produces of the state. Northeast India has a huge scope in terms of development in aviation sector and recently there have been a lot of developments in terms of air connectivity of different states of Northeast India with the rest of the country. It may be mentioned that under the UDAN scheme of the GoI, Arunachal Pradesh has now been included under the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN). This implied that this would not only pave the way for providing affordable air connectivity from the ALG (Advanced Landing Ground)/Airport within Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country but also boost tourism and facilitate

import and export of goods and agriculture as well as horticulture produces of the state. During the meeting, other issues including commencement of commercial fixed-wing aircraft services from Pasighat to the rest of the country were also discussed wherein the union civil aviation secretary assured that air services from Pasighat would commence by November next positively. However, under the given circumstances, the objectives seems to be far from materialization as GST may pose a huge hurdle towards implementation of UDAN scheme as already stated above. Z o o m A i r, w h i c h marked its entry as the 12th operational carrier in the domestic aviation market on February 15 this year had resolved and in fact taken steps to make air travel in Northeast India (Cont’d on p-7) K Y M C

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LBC Diphupar-B 25th anniv celebration concludes

Diphupar Lotha Baptist Church choir presenting special number during the programme on Sunday. (NP) Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Two-day 25th anniversary celebration of Lotha Baptist Church (LBC) Diphupar-B held under the theme “Share the wonders of God to everyone” concluded on Sunday

at the church premises. Extending jubilee greetings, ex-minister, Dr. Chumben Murry, encouraged the people to ponder upon their life as they celebrate silver jubilee. He asked them to let the jubilee year be a year to rejuvenate, rethink and focus.

Citing examples of various developed countries, he asked the congregation to evaluate where they have been lacking behind and learn to adapt and contribute for the betterment of the society. Basing on the theme, Rev. Zanao Mozhui while

encouraged the gathering to continue to forgive, forget and create a relationship of unity with one another. At the programme, Tsungiki Baptist Church Pastor Rev. R. Lotha said a prayer for the village, WTC, PRO Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry pronounced the jubilee pledge prayer, special song was presented by jubilee choir, Diphupar Lotha Baptist Church (DLBC) choir and Bible reading by Lotha Baptist Church, Sovima Yimtsuthung Yanthan. Representatives from various churches, Diphupar- B village council members, LBC Diphupar- B and others attended the celebration. Other highlights of the celebration included jubilee entertainment night with The Nagaland Chamber Choir and WTC, Vankhosung Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry as special appearances. Various artists also enthralled the gathering.

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RCD conducts camp on cancer screening DIMAPUR: Rotary Club of Dimapur (RCD) conducted “cancer screening camp” in association with Narayana Health, Kolkata on October 13 and 14. A press note by RCD Rotarian, Vijay Sharma, stated that patients from various parts of Nagaland attended the camp. It stated that a large number of patients already suffering from cancer were also examined. Two specialists, Dr. Gaurav Kumar DNB (surgery) and Dr. Agniva Basu MS (ENT) from Narayan Hospital examined the patients. Amit Gopindoa, Tridip and P.B. Roy from the management were also present during the camp which was conducted free of cost. Altogether 80 patients were screened for head and neck and GI cancer. Meanwhile, Rotary Club of Dimapur has thanked district administration, department of Health & Family Welfare and Nagaland Medical Council for necessary permission to conduct the camp.

Unite to co-exist in truth and honesty, says Dr. Shürhozelie DIMAPUR: Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, MLA, has asserted that in a civil society one must resolve issues and do away with prejudice and unite to co-exist in truth and honesty to build new relationship. Speaking at Kuda Razha Angamipfü Khrotho (KRAK) golden jubilee celebration at Greenwood School auditorium on October 14 as chief guest, Dr. Shürhozelie, who is also chairman of Ura Academy Kohima, encouraged people to strive to refine relationships through retrospection, evaluation and dwell in unity. He also noted that during jubilee “prisoners are set free, debts are forgiven, exiled return home during golden jubilee”. Acknowledging each and every women leader from different fields, he said that women as role model for their children must be articulate in Angami language so their children would carry on to the next generation. He called upon all

KRAK president, Zhalievino felicitating Dr Shürhozelie. Angami women to dwell on other sections of life by imparting dignity, honesty and respect for one another and live out exemplary life. Earlier, the programme started with flags and tambourine choreography of Sunday school children led by Nimeno Liegise, welcome address was delivered by KRAK president, Zhalievino and a song, “Angamipfii Kevi” written by late Chavino Peseyie was sung. Kuda village women presented the jubilee song, Tenyiphe-1 sang the golden jubilee song in traditional

tune, a silent moment was observed in remembrance of departed souls of KRAK members, greetings and welcome message was delivered by Kuda village host chairman, Acübu Meru. The souvenir magazine “Seweda Huodo 19672017” was released by the chief guest. Excellent academic girl students were acknowledged and Angami Gazetted officers were acknowledged for bearing the torch. KRAKS convener, Seweda Huodo expressed gratitude to all and vote of thanks was delivered by Kerilhouvi Pfiikha.

Engage in social, religious & political KGOU adopts various resolutions Excise Kohima seize liquor revival, Dr. S. C Jamir tells students

(L-R): Dr. S.C. Jamir releasing ‘Lichazen’. DAKT members along with dignitaries. DIMAPUR: Governor of Odisha, Dr. S. C. Jamir while lamenting on lack of leadership and deplorable situation of present Naga society has urged the students to actively engage themselves in social, religious and political revival to redeem Naga society. He was speaking at Delhi Ao Kaketshir Telongjem (DAKT) 28th fresher’s day on October 14 at Nagaland House, New Delhi. A press note by DAKT magazine committee stated that Dr. S. C. Jamir also spoke of the contribution of the Aos to the Naga community since the inception of a collective Naga history. He mentioned important

Naga leaders such as T. Aliba Imti, Dr. Imkongliba, Mayangnokcha and P. Shilu Ao who had played important leadership roles during critical moments in Naga history. The guest speaker, Dr. Soyimchiten, who is a scientist at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, ICAR, New Delhi, spoke on three characteristics of success as vision, overcoming failures and following rules with the students. Delhi Ao SensoTelongjem, president, Dr. Walunir exhorted the students to fix on their vision and work towards tapping their potential. Junglinaro Sanglir spoke on behalf of the freshers. The annual magazine of DAKT,

“Lichazen” was also released by Dr. S.C. Jamir during the event. 2017 edition of “Lichazen” adopted the theme “re-imagining democracy” in line with urgency of reviving the true meaning of democracy which was dying a slow death in the contemporary world. Earlier, the programme was hosted by Limanungsang Jamir and Imlijungla Lemtur. Yarden Jamir, president of DAKT welcomed the guests and encouraged the freshers not to forget the sense of community. The event was graced by various dignitaries including Imkong L Imchen, minister for Health and Family Welfare and representatives from various students unions across Delhi.

KOHIMA: Konyak Gazetted Officers’ Union (KGOU) in a general meeting on October 14 at Mon town after a long deliberation on various issues has adopted several resolutions. In a press release, KGOU president K Wango Langsym and general secretary W Moba Konyak informed that the house resolved to constitute a committee to review/draft the KGOU constitution and to conceptualise the logo and the motto which shall be approved by the house. The committee are, additional secretary justice & law, Ngamjok as convenor, judicial magistrate class 1, Nokshei as secretary, lecturer DIET, Wanmei, assistant professor, Shongna, BDO, W Moba Konyak as members. The meeting also resolved to conduct career guidance programme targeting students at different standards and in different fields of study. The union also resolved to target the drop outs and unemployed Konyak youths with a skill up-gradation programme in electrification, fabrication, painting, masonry, etc. to create a work force for the economic activities within the district. The house resolved to institute a coaching centre for the students who are unable to take up coaching classes for competitive examination like NPSC, UPSC for which assistant professor, Dr. Esther Konyak and assistant professor, David Konyak were entrusted to prepare the detailed

project report. KGOU also resolved to strongly support the resolution of the Konyak Union for the preservation of the Konyak traditional items and artefacts and prohibit the sale of the items and artefacts with historical significance. KGOU decided to observe KGOU Foundation Day in the month of April, 2018 to mark the 27 years of its existence. KGOU resolved to give one time financial assistance to any candidates from Konyak community who clears UPSC preliminary examination. The house further decided to construct KGOU office cum Knowledge Centre with study materials facilities, as provisions for the local students who desired to prepare for technical examinations and other centre and state competitive examinations. In this regard, the following members are constituted as a committee and entrusted to pursue for land allotment from the administration: CDPO Tongwang as convenor, LRSO Chingkai as secretary and SDO(R&B) Manjong as member. Meanwhile, KGOU executive members have sought the co-operation of the members entrusted in different committees by the union and the executive members has also solicited the fullest co-operation from the KGOU members for the successful implementations of the resolutions.

LLC, easy competition in Kohima, Peren

DDDPPA distributes TLM to CWSN

Panel lawyers with principal and students during the legal Chief judicial magistrate and secretary of PDLSA, Somet Chang literacy club launch in Kohima. with retainer lawyer, school authorities and students in Peren.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Disabled Persons Parents’ Association (DDDPPA) organised a programme for distribution of Training and Learning Materials (TML) to Children With Special Needs (CWSN) of St. Mary Montessori Higher Secondary School (SMMHSS) Dimapur on October 13. The resource person DDDPPA president and zonal secretary PARIVAARNCPO (NE) for disabilities, Akum Ezung lauded the school administration for nurturing and emphasizing numbers of special children in the school. He said the school was an example for the rest of the institutions in Dimapur to emphasize on the children with special needs inclusively. Principal and management SMMHSS Dimapur, Dutta expressed gratitude to the DDDPPA for distributing the much needed training and learning materials for children with special needs in the school. Earlier, invocation prayer was pronounced by senior coordinator DDDPPA, Lithungo Murry and vote of thanks was delivered by administrator, Patrick Dutta.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) initiated the launch of the first Legal Literacy Club (LLC) in the state among the schools at Dr. Neilhouzu Kire Government Higher Secondary School (DNKGHSS) Kohima on October 13 while Peren District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) conducted an essay competition on the topic “child rights” at Government Higher Secondary School Peren town

on October 12. In Kohima, panel lawyer Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA), Sanjib Rana highlighted the students on legal literacy club and said that the club has been set up for the welfare of the students in particular and for the society at large. He advised the students not to give wrong advice without fully knowing and that one should be careful while using

the internet based social networking sites. Panel lawyer KDLSA, Nulhuvolu Rhakho while speaking on the role of a Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) said that PLVs are engaged to ensure legal aid to the people especially the weaker sections of the society. She said that PLVs are like a bridge between the court and the common people and added that PLVs are expected to assist the panel lawyers in

legal aid clinics as well as the concern district front office. DNKGHSS Kohima, principal, Bijano gave a note of gratitude to the panel lawyers for inducting LLC in the school. While delivering vote of thanks panel lawyer NSLSA, Khriesinuo Kire added that Dr. Neilhouzu Kire Government Higher Secondary School was the first among the schools in Kohima district where LLC was launched. LLC

badges were also distributed to the students to create awareness. PEREN: PDLSA organised an essay competition wherein 10 students from class 11 participated. Idaizeule, Mercy Rengma and Iheigumlung bagged the first second and third prize respectively. Principal of GHSS Peren gave away the certificates with cash prizes to the winners and participation certificates were given to all the participants.

The seized liquor. DIMAPUR: Excise Kohima personnel manning Peducha check gate have seized 1000 (approx) bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from October 9-15. According to superintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Kohima, I Vikikhe Aomi, the seizure was made from public transport vehicles like buses, taxi and light vehicles. He said the liquor

was being smuggled to different parts of the state. He informed that the seized liquor has been kept Superintendent of Excise & Prohibition, Kohima malkhana. The Excise check gate party included, AIE Phusakhung and constables – Zaselatou, Teliye, Kelhouvikuo, Khehoshe, Kuvejono, Chingmak, Vangtok, Aoseng and Vekuto.

Kma police seize banned drugs

The accused. DIMAPUR: Kohima police manning the interstate check gate at Khuzama during routine checking and frisking of vehicles on October 14 intercepted one Manipur bound passenger vehicle (Tata Winger). A press note by Ko-

hima sub-divisional police officer (south) and PRO, Atu Zumvu stated that the vehicle (MN 04A-4368) was carrying 24,000 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon and 2000 tablets of Nitrosun. PRO stated that the banned drugs were recovered from the possession of Wahidur Raham (22), son of Md. Babu, Lilong village under Thoubal district, Manipur. A regular case has been registered against him for conducting further investigation, informed PRO.

NBCC youth triennial ends

NBCC youth department new team and others. KO H I M A : T h r e e - d ay Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth triennial-cum-33rd session under the theme “Let Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5: 16) and hosted by the Council of Rengma Baptist Churches concluded on Sunday. During the devotional service, NBCC general secretary, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, urged the youth to praise God and reminded the young leaders the need to change the strategies of worshipping. Rev. Keyho lamented that young people were leaving the church due to change of time and style/ system therefore, he said

church leaders should work out a mechanism to bring back the youth. Stating that many youths were suffering from depression, he cited the need to renew the youth ministry to reach out to youths. During the session, NBCC youth department new team of office bearers led by Toshi Sanglir as president, Muluvoyi Nienu as vice president, recorder Mepingthü and assistant recorder Wicham Pau were installed. In the afternoon session, Editor of The Morung Express, Dr. Akum Longchari briefed the delegates on “clean election”. More than 2000 people attended the worship service.

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WEATHER FORECAST October 16

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Agartala Sunshine and very warm

33 24

A thunderstorm in the area

30 20

Guwahati Partly sunny with a shower

32 22

Partly sunny with a shower

29 18

Aizawl Imphal

Itanagar An a.m. shower, partly sunny 30 20 Shillong

A thunderstorm in the area

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Kohima

A thunderstorm in spots

25 17

Dimapur Partly sunny and beautiful

30 22

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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

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‘Global Handwashing Day 2017’ celebrated in Tsg, Dmu

Zunheboto Partly sunny with a t-storm

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Dr. Benjong Lam (NP)

TUENSANG, OCT 15 (NPN): Global Handwashing Day – an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives – was celebrated in Tuensang and Dimapur. In Tuensang, a programme was organised by district water and sanitation mission, PHED Tuensang and sponsored by Water Sanitation and Support Organisation, PHED Nagaland on Sunday at Tuensang town. Speaking at the programme as chief guest, senior medical officer Civil Hospital Tuensang, Dr. Benjong Lam, said proper handwashing could save millions of lives in developing countries. He informed

GHS Purana Bazaar students washing their hands.

that in 2001 about 42 percent of children died because of diarrhoea in India and Nigeria and in 2012 about 1.5 million children died due to diarrhoea. With progress sanitation and hygiene, he said child mortality rate has decreased. He further encouraged the students to

cultivate the habit of washing hand with soap after toilet and before food. IEC consultant PHED Tuensang division, Ashale Seb, while deliberating on “good sanitary practices” stated that good hygiene practices start with safe handling of drinking water, safe disposal of human

wastes, waste water and solid wastes, personal hygiene, home hygiene and village sanitation. She said keeping one’s hands clean could prevent a person from falling sick and spreading of germs. She encouraged the students to keep their toilet neat and clean and wash their hands with soap after toilet and before meal. Sanitation & Hygiene Consultant DWSM, PHED, Tuensang, Rongsentola conducted demonstration on hand washing. The programme was chaired by JE, DWSM PHED Tuensang, Er. Akanjongshi Chang, invocation was pronounced by Tenyimi Baptist Church Tuensang Pastor, Sentilo Seb and vote of thanks was proposed by JE, PHED Tuensang, Er. Khitangpila.

The programme was attended by students and teachers of Thangyen Baptist Mission School Tuensang, officials and staff of PHED, Tuensang. (Correspondent) GHS PURANA BAZAR: Global Handwashing Day was celebrated at Government High School (GHS) Purana Bazaar under the theme, “Our Hands, Our Future” on October 13. The main highlight of the programme was mass handwashing wherein students participated in washing hands with soap following the proper handwashing steps. A press note by sanitation and hygiene consultant DWSM PHED (R) division, Dimapur, Imojungla Longkumer stated that proper method of handwashing with soap was

demonstrated to the students by DWSM, PHED (R) division, Dimapur, chemist, Unis Awomi,. Headmistress of GHS Purana Bazar, Vizosieu Liegise exhorted the students to inculcate the basic sanitary habit of proper handwashing with soap as it was the best protection against diarrhea, flu and many other diseases. She added that power to good health lay in “our” hands and that one should keep it clean. The programme chaired by Imojungla was graced by GHS, Purana Bazaar, teacher, Meren, SDO, PHE, Dhansiripar, Er. Hebo delivered vote of thanks. Soaps and bookmarks with proper handwashing steps were distributed to all the students on the occasion.

3 PGC holds induction programme DIMAPUR: Phek Government College (PGC) IGNOU-Study Centre (SC) conducted its 3rd induction programme for July session on October 13, with regional director (RD), IGNOU-Kohima, Dr. T. Iralu as the resource person. In the progamme, Dr. T. Iralu highlighted the various programmes and courses offered under IGNOU-SC and gave indepth explanation and demonstration on various course of study. The session was chaired by Dr. Thejotalu Nienu, welcome address delivered by PGC principal, B. Venuh and words of gratitude by co-ordinator IGNOU-SC, Phek, Shekhohu Chizo.

Hundreds turn out at Deepawali mela in Dmu

Tovihoto Ayemi (3-L) along with his wife, S.I. Jamir (3-R) and members of Lion Club taking pledge. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Hundreds of people, both old and young, turned out at the Deepawali Mela 2017 organized by Lions Club and Leo Club of Dimapur at Lions Centre, Midland Dimapur on Sunday. The mela, a mixture of various entertainment extravaganzas was graced by parliamentary secretary, irrigation and flood control, Tovihoto Ayemi as chief guest. Impressed by the huge turnout, Tovihoto said that the gathering from all walks of life, irrespective of caste, colour and creed have reflected the true symbol of strength and unity. “Let there be no discrimination on any basis in the society and let equality prevail”, he added. He also urged the gathering to revive the values of unity where everyone should strive to bring up the children, so that families and societies would be strengthened to build a better world. “This is a time when we think of the triumph of light over darkness and it is marked by beautifully

illuminated homes and surroundings”, he said. However, he reminded the gathering that apart from decorating homes, it was everyone’s responsibility to give importance to the community, so that the real meaning of celebration could be achieved. Tovihoto also urged the gathering to develop the values of harmonious co-existence with smiles, joy and laughter. “If you have come here with these values, then certainly you are making a huge contribution to the society and it is a contribution that we should also be celebrating this afternoon”, he added. On the occasion, Tovihoto also lauded the Lions Club for the “remarkable contributions” towards the poor and downtrodden. He therefore, urged the club members to celebrate its success story besides Diwali. Tovihoto was also made member of Lions Club. The celebration was also attended by advisor urban development, S.I. Jamir. Earlier, Tovihoto and his wife, and S.I. Jamir handed over the awards to the winners of the peace poster painting competition.

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DIMAPUR: Sumi community and elders of Sitimi village have informed all the adult male members (Sumi community) of Sitimi village to reach Sitimi village on October 19, on or before 4 p.m. Simiti village head GB, Suhokhu Aye has informed all to attend the meeting failing which strict action would be taken. K Y M C

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Shutdown hits normal life in Mnp

Imphal city during the 18-hour total shutdown on Sunday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Oct 15: Normal life in Manipur’s capital and other major towns of the valley was hit on Sunday owing to twin 18-hour shutdown call given by rebels. Co-ordination Committee (CorCom), the conglomerate of five major rebel groups and two other groups, KYKL and KCP, gave the total shutdown protesting the “forcibly” merger of Manipur to Indian Union. The rebels groups have been observing the day as

“National Black Day” every year on October 15 as a mark of protest against the merger of Manipur to Indian Union. T h e y a l l e ge d t h a t merger of Manipur to the republic of India on October 15, 1949 was an invalid one saying that the then king of Manipur Maharaja Budhachandra was forced to sign at gun point. Shops and other businesses remained closed, both public and private transport stayed of the road roads during the shutdown hours which ended Sunday

evening at 6 pm. Commercial vehicles including passenger service vehicles were off the road. However, private vehicles were seen plying on the streets. No untoward incident related with the shutdown was reported from any part of the state. Armed security forces were seen detailed on the streets across the Imphal city and its outskirt to assist the civil police as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order. Police said no untow-

ard incident has been reported from anywhere in the city or elsewhere so far. Reports from other major towns in the valley area including Jiribam said life was affected because of the shutdown. Except non-arrival of commercial and passenger service vehicles, the shutdown had no impact in the hill districts of the state. H o w e v e r, t h e t o tal shutdown did not affect the monthly People’s Day (Meeyamgi Numit) of chief minister N Biren Singh which coincided with the shutdown, though less number of people turned up compared to earlier months. Today’s People’s Day was the 6th edition in which the chief minister attended to the complaints and grievances of the people directly at chief minister’s secretariat. In today’s edition, the chief minister gave his first preference to differentlyabled persons, widows, and old-aged people to hear and address their grievances and issues. He attended around 200 complaints and met nearly 1000 people from 9.30 am till 12.30 pm.

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MF assets in North East rise 66%

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI): Mutual fund players’ total assets under management (AUM) from the North East have grown 65.76 per cent in a year to Rs 14,454 crore as of August this year, spurred by aggressive marketing and awareness campaigns by the industry. Markets regulator Sebi mandates mutual funds (MFs) to set apart 2 basis points of their AUM for investor education. Half of this amount has to be shared with the industry body AMFI for better fund utilisation. The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) kick- started a new media campaign in March to position MFs as a preferred investment option for potential investors. The cumulative AUM from the seven NE states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and the Himalayan state of Sikkim rose to Rs 14,454 crore, according to the Amfi data. Among the Seven Sisters, as the NE states are popularly known, the largest state Assam has emerged at top with the highest AUM of Rs 8,960 crore up from Rs 5,025 crore a year ago. It is followed by Meghalaya

(Rs 1,700 crore), Tripura (Rs 1,007 crore) and Sikkim (Rs 984 crore). The fifth largest AMC SBI Mutual Fund has emerged as the largest player in the region in the AUM sweepstake with an AUM of Rs 4,664 crore, followed by Reliance MF - Rs 1,455 crore, according to the Amfi data. SBI MF attributed the tremendous trust that its parent State Bank enjoys in the region for this huge growth. “People have got lots of trust in brand SBI and we are lucky to have penetrated the NE market,” SBI AMC executive director DP Singh told PTI. “We’ll continue to have our focus on the NE state and other similar markets,” he added. Reliance MF chief executive Sundeep Sikka attributed the growth to the concerted effort that the company had in the region with more focus on marketing and making people aware of the benefits of MF investments. “We held many investor awareness campaigns in the North Eastern region and now we can confidently say that though at a very nascent stage, our efforts have started bearing fruit,” he added.

Dear Meyitoshi, On this special Happy 4th Birthday!! May God give you all the happiness in life and may you be the luckiest with years of ling life to live. From, Oba. Dear Baby Mhonchumi Odyuo, Happy Birthday to my little sunshine. Your smile brings so much joy and happiness to my heart. May this wonderful day bring you countless reasons to smile and have fun. Gob bless you. With love from Chotu Mummy. Dearest Anubo ! It is your birthday. Time to light the candles on the cake and enjoy the day with lots of fun and laughter. Wishing you a very happy birthday. From : Angu Azuto and Angu Nitopeke Hi Ilokiu Many many happy returns of the day, wishing you very blessed happy born day, may you be filed with joy and happiness, may your draems come true. Once again happy birthday. With prayer ilokiu ilo Happy birthday Elomi, May your day be as special as you are to me. Always Yours Zo.

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Nokte Baptist Church Association members along with resource persons. D imap u r , O c t 1 5 (NPN): Nokte Baptist Church Association (NBCA) organised a get together program with Nokte gazetted officers, professionals and businessmen on Sunday at their mission center, Poakkoam under Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh. The resource persons at the program were ABAM

Sunday School Co-ordinator Chubatemjen Ozukum, Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr.Sunep Imchen and Tir Yimyim editor K.Temjen Jamir. The resource persons encouraged the gazetted officers, professionals and businessmen from Nokte tribe to get themselves actively involved in mission works and serve people as a Chris-

tian agent of change in the society. The Nokte Baptist Mission was founded by Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang and will be completing 25 years of its sponsorship in 2018. Rev. Asenba Imsong is currently supervising the mission field as Field Director. The mission also runs a school upto class 10 at its center.

2 arrested with heroin in Mizoram 4 held for throwing Aizawl, Oct 15 (PTI): Two Myanmar nationals were arrested for carrying 305 grams of heroin near Dawn village in Lunglei district, a police report said Sunday. Lalrinmawia (24) and Lalfakawma (34), travelling on a motorcycle inside which the contraband was hidden, were arrested on Friday. The seized contraband, worth around Rs 12 lakh in the local market, was suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar. The two accused were booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and also under Foreigners’ Act.

IIM Shillong pays homage to Abdul Kalam

Students and faculty members of IIM Shillong during the Shradhanjali programme on Sunday. Correspondent

Shillong, Oct 15: Students and faculty members of the Indian Institute of Management-Shillong on Sunday paid homage to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 87th birth anniversary. Kalam had died while delivering a lecture at the institute on July 27, 2015 from apparent cardiac arrest. The institute, which continues to treasure its affiliation with Kalam who was a guest lecturer there, marked the day with a ‘Shradhanjali’ programme where public was invited to pay tribute to the Missile Man of India and remember his impactful life and legacy.

Scores of people came to pay homage. The students came together to create a mosaic of Kalam. The students and the faculty of IIM-Shillong also wrote postcards to the armed forces, the sentinels of this nation, thanking them for their service. These postcards were subsequently presented to personnel of the Assam Rifles in Shillong. IIM-Shillong is one of the premier institutes of management education in the country. Established in 2008, the Institute has focused on grooming its participants for business with a responsibility towards the ecosystem and society.

stone at Aussie team bus in Assam

Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS): Four youths were arrested on Sunday for stone-throwing at a bus carrying the Australian T20 cricket team here on October 10 evening, the Assam DGP said. The four were arrested under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code that deals with attempted murder, apart from Sections 336 (Endangering life), 427 (Mischief causing damage), and 511 (Attempt to commit offence), in connection with the case registered at Gorchuk police station. Police, however, did not divulge their names as it was yet to ascertain whether the accused were juveniles or adults. “Investigation so far has revealed that the four were frustrated to see India’s bad performance against Australia. They had consumed alcohol before witnessing the T20 match. “After dinner, they were gossiping at the Bamunpara Chowk near Saukuchi area in the city when they saw the team bus. One of them threw a stone at the bus and then they all fled,” Director General of Police Mukesh Sahay said A stone was thrown at the bus carrying the Australian cricket team when it was returning to the hotel from the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after their eight-wicket win over India in the second T20 match of the three-match series in Guwahati.

S H I L LO N G, O c t 1 5 (Agencies): Meghalaya polls will be held sometime in February along with two other states, Tripura and Nagaland. An election official said on Saturday that while Himachal Pradesh polls will be held on November 9 and counting of votes on December 18, the Gujarat polls will be held before the results in Himachal. After these two states, the three states which will go to polls in the next phase are Meghalaya, Tripura, and Nagaland. Meghalaya went to the polls last time on February 23, 2013, and the new government was formed on March 5. Though there are talks about simultaneous polls for both Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies sometime in 2018, this is unlikely in the near future as the states which are going to polls have not been informed about the matter, the election official said. The official added that February is the conducive time for Meghalaya following Christmas and New Year. Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Kharkongor, who is camping in Gujarat to understand the election preparedness in that state, however, refused to comment on the schedule of the Meghalaya polls. “I came to Gujarat as part of the plan of the Election Commission of India to familiarise with the preparations for polls here and to assess the level of preparedness since we are also preparing for the polls,” Kharkongor said. An official source said that a team of Election Commission of India is expected to visit Meghalaya after Diwali as part of assessing the preparedness of the State to hold polls.

Itanagar, Oct 15 (IANS): A senior rebel of the outlawed National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) was arrested on Sunday by security forces in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, officials said. Yugdi alias Dangche Cena, a Myanmarese national, was apprehended by personnel of Indian Army’s Dah Division, based on specific intelligence about his presence in Longman village to terrorize and attempting extortion in Jairampur circle, said Kohima-based Defence spokesman Chiranjeet

Konwer. A pistol and ammunition was also recovered from his possession. During preliminary investigation, Yugdi admitted to being active part of NSCN-K since 1984, and has been active member of its extortion network in Arunachal’s Changlang and Tirap districts. He also revealed that he had undergone three months weapons training in Myanmar. Security forces has been carrying out aggres- The arrested cadre with the seized weapon. sive operations in south Arunachal Pradesh and this blow to the extortion activi- underground cadres of the apprehension has struck a ties being carried out by the group in the area.

CAG report raps Arunachal for sloppy implementation of RTE Itanagar, Oct 15 (PTI): Arunachal has failed to achieve the target of providing free and compulsory education to every child even after six years of implementation of Right to Education (RTE) Act, the CAG said in a recent report. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report, which was tabled in the state Assembly on Saturday by Finance Minister Chowna Mein, showed several lapses while implementing the Act in the state. The report alleged that school mapping and household survey for identification of children eligible for elementary education was not carried out. Moreover, at the end of March 2016, the number of out of school children stood at 57,032 which included 26,009 who were not enrolled and 31,023 drop out children, which constituted 18 per cent of 3,12,255 eligible children during 2015-16.

The findings revealed that altogether 232 primary school buildings and 130 upper primary schools were constructed by the state government during the period 2014 to 2016 but the schools were yet to be handed over to the school authorities. The report also highlighted 42 per cent shortfall in Science and Mathematics teachers till March 2016. “Despite excess procurement of text books by the director of elementary education during 201011 to 2012-13, there was a shortfall in receipt of text books in test checked schools in the sampled districts,” the report alleged adding, work books worth 123.02 lakh were not received from state Project Director of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the main vehicle for implementing the provision of the RTE Act. Text books worth 10.88 lakh were not delivered to the SSA project director by the suppliers, the report said.

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Cong wins Gurdaspur LS by-poll by huge margin

Punjab Congress president Sunil Jakhar celebrates with State Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and other party leaders, in Gurdaspur on Sunday. (PTI) Gurdaspur, Oct 15 (PTI): Gurdaspur, Oct 15 (PTI): The ruling Congress Sunday wrested the BJP bastion Gurdaspur as its candidate Sunil Jakhar won the Lok Sabha bypoll seat by an impressive victory margin of 1,93,219 votes. Jakhar polled 4,99,752 votes while his BJP rival Swaran Salaria polled 3,06,533, poll officials said. Aam Aadmi Party nominee Major General (Retd) Suresh Khajuria was at the third sport with 23,579 votes. The seat had fallen vacant after the death of BJP MP Vinod Khanna in April this year. The poll was seen as a prestige issue for the ruling Congress which won the assembly polls six months ago. The Congress won this seat after the 2009 Lok Sabha poll when party candidate Partap Singh Bajwa had won this seat by defeating BJP candidate Vinod

Khanna. Khanna was four-time MP from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat. The actor had won this seat in 1998, 1999, 2004 and 2014. A n e l a t e d Ja k h a r thanked voters for the resounding victory in the bypoll. “With this victory, people have reaffirmed faith in the leadership of Amarinder Singh,� said Jakhar. “Now, I think this (Gurdaspur win of Congress) will be the beginning of disintegration of SAD because nobody has seen Prakash Singh Badal for the last six months. The new leadership under Sukhbir Singh Badal is on the verge of disintegration. I think the entire SAD is going to be reformed under some new leadership, I believe,� Jakhar said. Congratulating Jakhar, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said it is a victory for the development

agenda of the Congress. “The massive win for Congress candidate Sunil Jakhar shows the people’s complete denunciation of the corrupt and immoral BJP and SAD,� the chief minister said, adding that it also underlines the “political annihilation� of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the state. “For AAP, this election marks the end of its political ambitions in Punjab,� Amarinder Singh said, pointing out that the dissolution of the Pathankot and Gurdaspur units of AAP a day before the declaration of the results showed that the party had conceded defeat. Hailing the Congress victory, Punjab cabinet minister and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu likened the party’s victory in the bypoll to winning a Test cricket match by an innings and said it would have a “demoralising� effect on the BJP-SAD combine. Meanwhile, Both the BJP and the AAP accused the Congress of misusing official machinery to win the bypoll. Punjab BJP Secretary Vineet Joshi alleged that the Congress misused the official machinery in the bypoll. AAP candidate Maj. Gen. (Retd) Suresh Khajuria also accused the Congress of using “undemocratic means� in the bypoll. “Ruling party used undemocratic means in these elections. People were scared and youth was almost absent in the bypoll. If they (Congress) win then that victory will not be a respectable one,� Khajuria alleged.

national Nexus between Maoists, politicians unravelled Ranchi, Oct 15 (IANS): The nexus between politicians and Maoists was an open secret. It has now come to be further unravelled with the arrest by the NIA of former Minister Gopal Krishna Patar alias Raja Peter for the murder of JD-U legislator Ramesh Singh Munda in 2008. Munda was killed by Maoist guerrillas at a public meeting on the outskirts of Ranchi. According to National Investigation Agency sources, the Maoists were given a Rs 5 crore contract for the assassination. The murder mystery was unveiled after a Maoist commander, Kundan Pahan, carrying a Rs 10 lakh reward and allegedly involved in the killing, surrendered in May and divulged details of many other cases. The NIA then stepped into the picture. Till now, the case was buried in the police files. Vikas Munda, the slain legislator’s son, had sat on a hunger strike after Pahan surrendered. “More people could be exposed for my father’s murder. My father was killed by hatching a conspiracy. Nothing was done in the last nine years to solve the murder mystery. We want justice,� Vikas Munda had said after Raja Peter’s arrest. Raja Peter had created history in January 2009 by defeating then Chief Minister and JMM chief Shibu Soren from the Tamar assembly constituency, whose seat fell vacant after Ramesh Singh Munda’s murder. He then became a minister. Along with Raja Peter, the NIA also arrested Assistant SubInspector (ASI) Sheshnath Singh, Munda’s bodyguard who allegedly passed on information about the victim to the Maoists.

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Gujarat riots derailed BJP in 2004 polls: Pranab

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS): The 2002 riots in Gujarat was “possibly the biggest blot� on the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and that could have cost the BJP the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, says former President Pranab Mukherjee. In the third volume of his autobiography titled “The Coalition Years 19962012�, he also feels the ruling NDA’s “India Shining� campaign spawned the opposite outcome and the Vajpayee government was routed in an election against most predictions that predicted a majority to the BJP-led coalition. “Throughout this period (of the Vajpayee government) the demand for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya had been building up. The heightened communal tension had a distressing fallout in Gujarat which witnessed a communal carnage in 2002.

“The rioting began at Godhra, a small town in Gujarat, where 58 people were burnt to death in a fire that engulfed a compartment of the Sabarmati Express. The victims were all Hindu Kar Sevaks who were returning from Ayodhya. “This provoked widespread riots in many cities of Gujarat. Possibly the biggest blot on Vajpayee’s government, it may have been Godhra that cost BJP the next elections,� says Mukherjee in a chapter on the “First Full Term NonCongress Government�. He says Vajpayee was a consummate parliamentarian. With an excellent command over the language, he was a great orator who instantly connected with people and brought them together. Vajpayee’s signature in politics was achieving consensus, and in this process he earned the respect of his party, allies and opponents

at home. Abroad, he projected a harmonious image of India and connected it to the world through his foreign policy outreach. An emphatic and humble politician, the former President says Vajpayee did not shy away from giving credit where it was due. “We are not the initiators of reform. We are carrying forward a process that was started by the Narasimha Rao government, and continued by two United Front governments. But we do take the credit for having broadened, deepened and accelerated the reform process.� Vajpayee did not take political rivalries personally, says Mukherjee. He says the 2004 Lok Sabha results brought the Congress back to power. Many were surprised by the victory of the Congress and other non-BJP parties. Several psephologists had predicted a clear victory for the NDA.

As late as February 2004, an India Today-ORGMARG opinion poll had predicted a clear victory for the Vajpayee-led alliance. “The magazine, interpreting the opinion poll wrote ‘Riding on the crest of the Prime Minister’s popularity and economic boom, the BJP-led alliance appears set for a sweep in the forthcoming elections. “The confidence of the NDA had been shaken. Its ‘India Shining’ campaign had spawned the opposite outcome and cast a pall of gloom over the BJP. It led Vajpayee to ruefully comment that he could never understand the mood of the voter,� says Mukherjee. He also recalls that the 2004 general election was due only in October but the BJP brought it forward by six months on the back of its victories in the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh though it had lost Delhi to Congress.

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pate of arrests of some senior government officials by NIA and the likelihood of more arrests as probe widens has indeed sent a clear message that the long arm of the law will eventually reach all and also demystifies the long held assumption that rules exist in name only and that the government cannot dare touch its own officers. According to the reports from news agencies, the NIA had taken action on confidential reports that government employees were deducting money from their respective departments under whatever heads to hand over to some ‘anti-national organisation’. Other news agencies had been specific in naming the NSCN (K) as the ‘banned organisation’. So far, those officials who have been under NIA scanner were arrested and charged for providing funds to the banned organisation or NSCN (K). With this arrest, the number of state government officials arrested by the NIA on the charge has gone up to seven this year. In April this year, three other government officials, all in the rank of joint directors in different departments, were also arrested on the charge of funding NSCN (K) with government money. If that is a fact, then it means that giving funds to the NSCN (K) is considered a grave offence that can be deemed as anti-national. This is not to question the NIA for following the diktat of the law which categorises organisations that are banned and those that are not. Being banned means an anti-national organisation that poses grave threat to the security of the nation. That means such an anti-national organisation is armed and uses money to buy arms and ammunition to wage war against the nation. Prior to unilaterally breaking off the cease fire, the NSCN (K) was not banned and it continues to do today what it did prior to breaking off the cease fire. The other question is what about the business community, traders and other institutions that are threatened by all factions including the NSCN (K), to hand over percentage cuts of either salaries, estimated business turnover, entry tax or license permits? Such a distinction is difficult to accept because as far as people understand the entire issue, the security agencies either deal with the banned outfit involved or deal with the entire issue on illegal extortion, taxation or diversion of funds to all and sundry. Besides extortion or taxation, the government funds are also deducted to pay touts preying the corridors of various central ministries. These touts have become invaluable because Naga politicians and bureaucrats are totally incapable of approaching central ministries to obtain funds which the government of India has granted to Nagaland. The politicians and bureaucrats are most happy to part with some percentage to touts who descend into the VVIP rooms of Nagaland House Delhi. Politicians and bureaucrats tend to wrongly think that the funds were obtained because of these touts. When funds reach Nagaland, there are again some deductions at various levels and after which the illegal taxations begin. The fear of the law and of God, needs to be instilled in the state otherwise society is spiralling down to doom. The CBI and ED should look into these matters since it involves not only handing over money to a banned outfit but how fleecing of money has become the game in Nagaland.

DailyDevotion The Key to the Missionary’s Message He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. —1 John 2:2 The key to the missionary’s message is the propitiation of Christ Jesus— His sacrifice for us that completely satisfied the wrath of God. Look at any other aspect of Christ’s work, whether it is healing, saving, or sanctifying, and you will see that there is nothing limitless about those. But— “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”— that is limitless (John 1:29). The missionary’s message is the limitless importance of Jesus Christ as the propitiation for our sins, and a missionary is someone who is immersed in the truth of that revelation. The real key to the missionary’s message is the “remissionary” aspect of Christ’s life, not His kindness, His goodness, or even His revealing of the fatherhood of God to us. “…repentance and remission of sins should be preached…to all nations…” (Luke 24:47). The greatest message of limitless importance is that “He Himself is the propitiation for our sins….” The missionary’s message is not nationalistic, favoring nations or individuals; it is “for the whole world.” When the Holy Spirit comes into me, He does not consider my partialities or preferences; He simply brings me into oneness with the Lord Jesus. A missionary is someone who is bound by marriage to the stated mission and purpose of his Lord and Master. He is not to proclaim his own point of view, but is only to proclaim “the Lamb of God.” It is easier to belong to a faction that simply tells what Jesus Christ has done for me, and easier to become a devotee of divine healing, or of a special type of sanctification, or of the baptism of the Holy Spirit. But Paul did not say, “Woe is me if I do not preach what Christ has done for me,” but, “…woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). And this is the gospel— “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”

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hile prime minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) is making moves to revive economy, there are other departments that possibly are working at cross purposes. The focus of the new policy has to be the rural self-reliant economy. It would create jobs, reduce dependence on government, doles, reactivate the economy, and generate demand. It also needs to emphasise that bans on selling of fire crackers at the nick of Diwali hurts the economy of millions. This imprudent decision should be reversed. It leads to back-door sells and makes the policemen and inspectorate happy. Such utopian ideas can never be implemented to dampen the festive spirit. Not much should be read into the higher tax collections. It is largely the impact of the implementation of the seventh pay commission recommendations and some stray pay hikes in the corporate. Overall direct tax gains now at Rs 3.86 lakh crore, said to be 16 percent higher, is not that a large amount. It was Rs 4.06 lakh crore last year but also had Rs 79, 600 crore refunds between April and September 2016.

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The annual refunds are over Rs 1 lakh crore. The EAC has not included direct tax abolition in its ten-point action plan. It includes economic growth, employment and job creations, informal sector and integration, fiscal policy, public expenditure, institutions of economic governance, agriculture and animal husbandry, patterns of consumption and social sector. During his monthly pragati meeting in September 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the CBDT that taxpayer complaints (tax terror) had gone up. Income tax hardly raises kitty for the government. It increases tax administration cost and rent seeking. To reduce corruption, its abolition should be a priority. The biggest bane of income tax is sharp reduction in purchasing capacity. demand all over. Somehow despite rises in prices, there is a tendency to ignore it as statistics show otherwise. The EAC should take serious note of it. Some of the inflation is fueled by decisions of different government departments. These include rail fares, fuel charges, metro fares, highway and other tolls, parking charges, surreptitious raise in phone tariffs, continuous raise in bank and

compliance charges. These all are inflationary. The aadhar link has an additional cost on compliance costs at all levels, including expanding the aadhar backbone and Shivaji access costs. Linking aadhar to office attendance ser ves little purpose but adding to the government expenditure and burdening the aadhar network. The EAC has to advise the government to trust people and futility of surveillance of every individual. It is against the concept of security. It has missed an important aspect. It has decided to look at government expenditure but it has not taken any view on public transport policy and need to keep its fares low. In Delhi, number of buses, as per government report, is coming down every two months though riders are increasing. Sharp metro fare hikes have reduced one lakh metro riders, soon after the June hike and more after the October 10 hike. They are shifting to rickety DTC bus services and those who can afford are commuting by private cars choking vehicles. The solution is not in sharp parking charge hikes.

That helps the mafia and adds to inflation. It was expected that the EAC would try to remap the economy and change its focus. Agriculture and animal husbandry remains its third last priSarkar ority. It has to change. The EAC chief Bibek Debroy was candid on many issues including whether jobs can rise or not during his press briefing. It only hints at the critical situation. Job creations take time and linked to gradual improvements. The EAC has not yet considered how to make the farm sector the base of the economy. Jobs cannot be created by reducing most of the 75 crore farm jobs. Of course, changing the tack needs time. Unless the focus changes to farm and rural sector, the policy planners always would be in dilemma. It needs a detailed discussion and new framework. Rural industries, khadi and the farm sector have to re-integrate to create self-sufficient villages. The EAC has to chalk out how MNREGA and direct benefit transfer funds could be utilized to have self-sufficient villages that would not be dependent on the government or the

corporate sector. Pricing of farm products is another key issue. The revival of the rural economy is a must. Not so long ago, urban workers were looking to the village homes for their financial support. It has changed of late. The trend has to be reversed. The villages must not be begging. The EAC is in a hurry. The reorientation from the British induced industry and corporate fixation is not easy. Various lobbies that have enormously grown at the exploitation and ignorance of the rural sector would not like it. These lobbies are demanding stimulus once again. The post-2008 stimulus has ruined the banking sector. Now that is being tried to be compensated with farm-loan waivers. None of these is practical. Industry stimulus robs the banks and farm-loan waivers rob the exchequer. There are benefits for political parties but real farmers get little. The EAC has been wise enough in rejecting stimulus. It, however, has yet to come out with a detailed roadmap. One problem is it wants to do too much to keep too many happy. Attending to ten different aspects would never be possible. It should consider not keeping its

hands full. It need not ignore industry as also the informal sector – closely linked to the rural and semi-urban economy – but all the same has to find out the moorings of Indian economy in villages. Debroy distrusts job figures and is right to an extent. It is found that from July 2014 to December 2016, in the eight major sectors – manufacturing, trade, construction, education, health, information technology, transport, and accommodation and restaurant – only 6.41 lakh jobs were created against 12.8 lakh jobs from July to December 2013. The prime minister’s employment generation programme (PMEGP) created 24.4 percent less jobs in new micro enterprises and small projects, from 428,000 in 2012-13 to 323,362 in 201516. The Economic Survey (2016-17) indicates that casualisation of jobs has adversely affected the wages, employment stability and social security of the workers. The new schemes have not added to entrepreneurship much. The task is onerous. The EAC has to focus for a new economic vision and set new standards.

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he elected Govt., i.e., the present Ministry is the legitimate authority to frame policies on governance, to implement those policies and to manage all the affairs of the people of Nagaland. The Govt. has the authority to amend the defective laws and to enact new laws in the interest of the State. The Govt. does not require approval of NGOs for execution of its programs as long as it functions within the parameters of the laws of the land. The present day Govt.’s new culture of hoodwinking the common man through the apparatus of Consultative meetings with tribal organisations and NGOs are nothing but to get its felonies and misdemeanours vouched by the latter. The new culture of consultation should not be used as excuse and as escape route for wrong doers and rather less consultations lest so required and more ground achievements will give greater benefits to the people. The Colloquium on road connectivity organised by Govt. with Chief Secretary as Chairman on 10.10. 2017 at Banquet Hall, Kohima was found to be more of a show than of seriousness as I too participated as team of NTC. The compere refused to give time to those who came to talk sense and not just mere criticisms, yet I do not blame her as she had to act robotic. I am therefore compelled to give my views on the highly publicized meeting with NGOs in this manner. The Govt. led by Chief Minister tried its best to justify how roads in Nagaland have to remain in deplorable conditions. On the other hand, the Govt. tried its best to convey the message to attendees that a lot more attractive road projects are in the offing. Perhaps, the exercise was intended to replenish the stigmatized memory of namesake roads in Nagaland in the mind of people and its possible boomerang out of anger in the next election with such specious criss-cross road projects across the State. The power point presentations from particularly three sectors, namely, Border Road Organisation(BRO), Deptt. of National Highways and Deptt. of R&B gave the impression that the number of highways and State roads may outsize the area of 16,579 sq. km. As per highlights, Nagaland is going to have lot of roads with virtually no worth calling road. Those presentations reminded me of a record presented in NLA session several years ago that Nagaland had no more dry land as the total area of fishery ponds against which subsidies granted exceeded total area of Nagaland. Nagas are unique in creating such histories. It is perplexing as to whether Govt. has adopted a new policy on road repair by which the tar

carpeting is replaced by mere gravel carpeting as we have not seen blacktopping of road with mixture of tar/stone chip/sand except gravel filling. The new policy on road repair and its implementation fails to befit the nomenclatures of both Highways and Road & Bridges. Better change the nomenclatures to Department of Mud during monsoon and Department of Dust during winter alternately. When so, the respective Ministers do not need worry about their roads as its conditions on ground will suit the names. The other observation is how the media opted to omit the Chief Minister’s assurance to the gathering saying ‘From today onward we will have transparency’ and ‘We will listen to the voice of the people’. etc. in its reports. Such admission of a CM speaks volumes. It was a frank admission of governance without ethic and honesty all through these years. The Fourth Estate’s positive role is indispensable in any collective efforts to straighten the crooked. The reporters are therefore expected to be benevolent with peoples’ agenda on top of their priorities and not otherwise as their right reporting can heal and when not, a morphed one becomes as good as no reporting beside denting its own credibility. Hopefully the 4-lane DimapurKohima road will become a reality. This road is one of the major assets of the people of Nagaland. When handed over to Govt. by contractors after completion, the worry is the maintenance. Manmade calamities will again become more devastating than natural calamities. The worst is lack of Govt.’s control on the damages of road and blockages of drainage by private activities of all hue. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly is expected to enact stringent law for up keep of all our roads. Secondly, when PWD makes road, the other Departments particularly PHE and Tele Communication used to damage. Though none is a busybody, there has to be master plan and synchronize their activities so as to avoid wastage of public money. Thirdly, there will never be adequate amount of fund for the nodal departments to repair all the roads to the satisfaction of all and as per specifications at a time. It is better for the Govt. to take up repair works in phase manner. When a road is repaired, give sufficient investment on it so as to make it a lasting workmanship and only then we can see the facelift in road sector. All through these years, we have been wasting funds for namesake repairs out of which bigger investments are made on pilferage than on actual works. Changing the gear is the need of the hour. Z. Lohe

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ctober 16 is celebrated all over the world as World Anaesthesia Day. It was on this day, in 1846, that William T.G. Morton made history by being the first in the world to publicly and successfully demonstrate surgery being performed without pain by using Ether anaesthesia at Ether Dome Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. This Discovery of Anaesthesia led to completely advance the medical science especially in the field of surgery and till now is considered as among the top 10 Important Medical discoveries in the world. The Renaissance saw significant advances in Anatomy and Surgical Technique. However, despite all this progress, surgery remained a treatment of last resort. Many patients with surgical disorders chose certain death rather than undergo surgery because of the associated pain. It was after the discovery of anaesthesia that Surgery could be performed without the agony of pain associated with surgery. Two major advances occurred in the late 19th century which allowed the development of modern surgery, first being the discovery of Anaesthesia and secondly the application of antiseptic techniques in surgery. A doctor who administers anaesthesia is called an Anaesthetist or Anaesthesiologist. They are qualified doctors who have done their MBBS plus 2 to 3 years of Post Graduate degree or diploma in Anesthesia. They are highly trained and qualified in providing anaesthesia during surgery procedures and also responsible after looking after patients in the ICU. Nagaland also is not lacking in the field of Anaesthesia with a total of 28 qualified Anesthetist Doctors till date. We are present in almost all the District Civil Hospitals and Private Hospitals and are providing anaesthesia care service to the people of Nagaland. In my 20 years of anaesthesia practice in Nagaland and interaction with patients, I have found out that majority of our people are highly aware of anaesthesia but a small percentage of patients have not heard about what anaesthesia is all about. On this day, The World Anaesthesia Day, I take this privilege to create some awareness for the public who are not aware of anaesthesia, as safe anaesthesia ensure safe surgery and safe patient. Today, I would like to highlight some important points of what we do and also would like to educate patients about certain responsibilities that have to be followed before any operation, as that

will ensure a very safe surgery without any complications. A good and smooth surgical recovery depends not only on the treating doctor, nurses and the hospital but also on the patients’ responsibility to follow certain instructions. It is my observation that our people are very shy and hardly ask questions to the treating doctor thinking that it will hurt the sentiments of the doctors but as a patient you have every right to know about your illness and the procedure that your treating doctor is to perform on you. On the contrary, as doctors, we will be highly obliged to answer all your problems and your questions, as your comfort and safety is of utmost importance to us. Question you must ask your Doctor and the Hospital before any operation: 1. Will a qualified Anaesthetist provide me anaesthesia? 2. Will the Anaesthetist do a pre-anaesthesia check up before the operation? 3. Will the Anaesthetist look after me during the operation and after the operation till I recover fully? 4. Does the hospital have all necessary machines and monitoring devices to provide safe anaesthesia? 5. What different options does the hospital provide for anaesthesia and pain relief for the operation? 6. What facilities does the hospital have to provide Safe After Care if I develop any complications? Some important instruction you should follow before any operation

1. Your Aneasthetist will advise you to stop taking food and liquid 6-8 hours before surgery. Follow this instruction strictly. 2. Bring your old medical record with you, including investigation reports. 3. Bring your regular medicines with you and continue/ stop it accordingly as per the advise of your Anaesthetist. 4. If you have any medical diseases like high B.P, Diabetes, Heart disease, Thyroid problem etc, let the Anaesthetist know during the Pre anaesthesia check up. 5. Stop smoking/chewing tobacco or alcohol consumption before surgery and as advised by your doctor. 6. Any allergy/drug reaction should be informed to the Anaesthetist Important instruction after the operation: 1. We will look after you till you recover fully from anaesthesia. 2. Don’t take any liquids or food unless and until advised by your doctor. 3 . Nausea, vomiting, shivering are common problems after surgery. We will take care of it. 4. We will take care of your post operative pain, we can reduce it but may not be able to eliminate it completely. Anyone can contact me for any queries concerning anaesthesia. Me and my anaesthetist colleagues in Nagaland will be happy to help you in any possible way. Safe Anaesthesia, Safe Surgery, Safe Patient. Dr. Imsu Jamir, Dimapur

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BSNL service in Tseminyu

The mobile service providers- BSNL, Airtel, Aircel, Vadafone etc, etc are not being able to provide quality services to the citizens of Tseminyu town and its surrounding areas. Not a single service provider is able to provide satisfactory service. There is a lot of fluctuations in the signal strength and in most cases the voice is not heard. The most irritating is the BSNL service provider, since the beginning of 2017 there is hardly a week where the tower is working continuously. The tower is down for weeks together. The other service providers like airtel, it is said that 4G service is provided, however it is sad to say that the 4G service is available only once in blue moon. Therefore, it is humbly requested that all the mobile service providers in and around the Tseminyu Town area to improve the quality of mobile service to the citizen as the citizen has the right to good quality service, more over the Govt. has also lay down penalty for call drop etc. John Semy president, Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organization, Tseminyu town unit

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China understands that India is no more weak, says Rajnath

Lucknow, Oct 15 (PTI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said the country’s borders were “completely safe” and China has also started to understand that “India is no more weak”. Singh said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has become a powerful country and its prestige at the international level has also grown. Addressing a gathering at a programme organised by Bhartiya Lodhi Mahasabha here, he referred to the recent Dokalam stand-off and said, “India’s borders are completely safe and China has started to understand that India is no more weak. Its strength has grown.” The Union minister said that the dispute related to China has been resolved. “Since the formation of the government at the Centre under the leadership of Prime Minister

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Narendra Modi, India has become a powerful country in the world. India’s prestige at the international level has grown,” he said. Singh also hit out at Pakistan for “sending terrorists” to India. “It (Pakistan) tries to break India, but our security personnel every day kill five to ten terrorists,” he added. Further, he said participating in programmes organised by caste groups does not amount to indulging in vote-bank politics, and added: “We do not do politics only for votes. We do politics to build the society and the country.”

Singh, who represents Lucknow in the Lok Sabha, said while assuming office, PM Modi had made it clear that his government will be dedicated to the poor people. He referred to schemes such as Jandhan Yojana and Ujjwala Yojana launched by the Centre to stress his point. “Allegations of corruption have been levelled on the Congress government and its ministers, but we can confidently say that in the last three-and-half years, no allegation of corruption has been levelled against us,” he said. He also lauded the BJP government for making cleanliness a mass movement and said the prime minister also aims at ending poverty in the country by 2022. “We will accomplish this within the time frame. Modi ji is the first prime minister who has ensured an easy access of the poor people to the banks,” he added.

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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday over Donald Trump’s remarks about improving ties with Pakistan, saying that the US president “needs another hug”. Trump had said yesterday that Pakistan took “tremendous advantage” of the US over the years, but the two countries are now “starting to have a real” relationship. Posting a snapshot of Trump’s tweet, Gandhi said, “Modi ji quick; looks like President Trump needs another hug.” The Congress leader’s remarks were in reference to the visible bonhomie between Trump and Modi with the two leaders exchanging hugs during the prime minister’s last visit to the US. “Starting to develop a much better relationship with Pakistan and its leaders. I want to thank them for their cooperation on many fronts,” Trump had said in a tweet yesterday.

Jorhat and Shillong that was supposedly implemented from May 1, 2017 is sure to face a hard time now as a new player in the market. “From mid-May we are starting our DelhiBikaner-Delhi-JabalpurKolkata-Dimapur-Kolkata-Jabalpur-Delhi flight which shall also operate as direct Delhi-AmritsarDelhi evening services,” chief executive officer and director Koustav Mohan Dhar was quoted as saying earlier in an interview but we wonder whether he would still stick to his words after GST on Aviation. And moreover, their idea of expansion may take a U turn after this. This has dampened the aviation industry’s mood to expand in this part of the country and only time will tell what future Northeast India holds for aviation sector and its air connectivity with India and the world at large. Submit proposals The airlines submit-

of airlines,” an airline executive said. The airlines have demanded that the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) be not chargeable on re-import of repaired aircraft engine and parts, inter-state transfer of goods for captive consumption and import of serviceable parts under service exchange programme. Under GST, 18% tax is charged on re-import of aircraft spare parts which were earlier exempted from import duty and service tax. “The GST paid on repairs carried out in India is creditable but not if it takes place abroad. With no engine repair shop in India, it is imperative to send the spares abroad. This will cost Rs. 2,000 crore per annum to the industry,” said another airline executive. Transfer of spares Airlines told the Ministry that another area of concern was GST applicable on transfer of aircraft spares which are kept in central stores, between States on a daily basis.

crore a year as no input tax credit is available. We demanded GST exemption on stock transfer for captive consumption,” the executive said. The high rate of IGST on import of purchased aircraft parts was another issue flagged by the airlines that might lead to an impact of Rs. 350 crore every year, the FIA told the Ministry. Aircraft seats and parts and battery are taxed at 28% and nut bolts, aircraft engine and motor is charged at 18% whereas landing gear and propellers are taxed at 5% under GST. “Tax should not be charged on import of purchased aircraft parts by airlines or it may be charged at 5%,” the airlines demanded. The import of serviceable parts under service agreements for repair, pooling and exchange of aircraft parts signed by airlines globally is taxed up to 28% under GST and will cost Rs. 350 crore a year, the executive added.

drowned in an overflowing drain today, taking the death toll from rain- related incidents in the city to 10. The incident happened at Krishnappa Garden here. Narasamma had gone to attend nature’s call and she accidentally slipped into the drain. Her body was later recovered at some distance from the slum where her family resides. The family hailed from a northern district of Karnataka and they worked as construction labourers in the city. Meanwhile, the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike along with the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force fished out the body of 22-year-old Pushpa from a storm-water drain at Kumbalgodu this morning. Pushpa and her mother Ningamma were washed away in the storm water drain following heavy rains in the city on Friday night.

Prez, PM lead nation Every writer has fundamental right to speak: SC UNTABA meeting on boundary issue in remembering Kalam Kalam was one of India’s greatest visionaries and is fondly remembered as ‘Missile Man of India’ and ‘People’s President’. The Kalam Sandesh Vahini bus presents the life story of the former president in a very interesting manner, he said. Earlier, Kovind paid floral tributes at the portrait of Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Modi in a tweet said, “Remembering our beloved former president, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. His endearing personality inspires millions”. The prime minister shared a short video containing glimpses from the life of Kalam and his own (Modi’s) earlier speech praising the late scientist. In Chennai, Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit led the state in remembering Kalam. Purohit paid floral tributes to a statue of Kalam at the Raj Bhavan here, an official release said.

damental right to speak out ideas freely and express thoughts adequately”, and that curtailment of an individual writer or author’s right to freedom of speech and expression should never be viewed lightly. “We do not intend to state the facts in detail. Suffice it to say that when an author writes a book, it is his or her right of expression. We do not think that it would be appropriate under Article 32 of the Constitution of India that this Court should ban the book/books. “Keeping in view the sanctity of the said right and also bearing in mind that the same has been put on the highest pedestal by

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UNTABA has also requested all the public leaders and GBs of Phomching, Tapi, Tizit, Wakching, Tamlu, Tuli, Alongtaki, Bhandari, Sanis, Tseminyu, Dimapur I, II, III, Ghaspani I, II, Peren and Tening Assembly segments to attend the scheduled meeting. Members have been asked to bring their views and opinions in written as per the agenda served to all concerned.

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N e w D e l h i / Rameswaram, Oct 15 (PTI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the nation in remembering the ‘Missile Man’ of India, A P J Abdul Kalam, on his 86th birth anniversary. In his home state Tamil Nadu, the birth anniversary of the former president was marked by planting of trees and floral tributes. At Kalam’s memorial in Peikarambu near his home town Rameswaram, his family members and people from various walks of life, including students, paid floral tributes. Kovind described the Missile Man as one of the greatest visionaries who ignited young minds, while Modi praised Kalam saying his personality inspired millions. Speaking with a group of children who arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan from Rameswaram by the bus ‘Dr Kalam Sandesh Vahini Vision 2020’, Kovind said he saluted Kalam and his monumental achievements as a scientist, a scholar and as the president of India. “One of the best ways of building the character of the youth of any country is to inspire them to read biographies of great personalities,” he said. The president said

New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): The Supreme Court has refused to ban the controversial book--Samajika Smugglurlu Komatollu (Vysyas are social smugglers) penned by prominent Dalit writer and intellectual Kancha Ilaiah, saying every author has a fundamental right to voice ideas freely. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud junked a PIL filed by a lawyer seeking direction to the government to ban the book. The apex court said that any request to ban a book has to be strictly scrutinised because “every author or writer has a fun-

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industry, which had faced total production loss during the shutdown period,” Tea Board Chairman P K Bezbaruah told PTI. The money sought is to prune the overgrown tea bushes, he said. Bezbaruah, however, said it would be not possible for the government to reimburse the losses of the 87-odd tea gardens of Darjeeling. “In Dooars and South India, small growers are being hit the hardest due to fall in green leaf prices. They are being paid only carrying cost (diesel) prices of green leaf to the factories,” he said.

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI): Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) has mobilised Rs 112 crore through a rights issue and is awaiting regulator Sebi’s approval for launching new products, a top company official said. The exchange, which was targeting to raise Rs 207 crore from the rights issue, will allot the unsubscribed portion through board approval. Proceeds from the issue would be used towards capitalisation of MSE’s subsidiary Metropolitan Clearing Corporation of India as per regulatory requirements. “MSE launched rights issue of Rs 207 crore on September 16 which closed

on September 30. During this time, MSE was successful in raising Rs 112 crore,” MSE Managing Director and CEO Udai Kumar told PTI. “Unsubscribed portion will be placed and allotted through board approval,” he added. Noting that the bourse is adequately funded for business requirements, Kumar said that “if the exchange receives over- subscription in the process of placing the unsubscribed portion, it has the option to retain it”. He added that MSE is awaiting regulator Sebi’s approval for launching new products. “Our application with Sebi for new products is being processed and the

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approval may take about 1-2 months’ time,” Kumar said. The exchange is working towards widening its market presence and is planning to launch new products in currency derivatives, interest rate futures and equities segments. MSE has laid out a business revival strategy which includes re-positioning the brand and developing trust and credibility through branding exercises. MSE, earlier known as MCX-SX, was set up by Jignesh Shah-led Financial Technologies (India) Ltd (FTIL). It commenced operations in currency derivatives segment in October 2008.

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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): India needs to invest up to USD 45 billion to create an additional capacity of handling 500- 600 million passengers at its airports by 2030 as their capacity is likely to saturate within the next five years, a study by an aviation think-tank said. According to Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) estimates, the current capacity of the country’s top 17 airports is between 298-316.5 million passengers per annum. This is expected to increase to 431-463 million once the existing airport sites are completely built and achieve their maximum structural capacity. CAPA notes that airports at Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata will reach their maximum capacity in the next one to five years, i.e. between 2019 and 2022, assuming passenger growth rate is 10 per cent per annum. Also, 10 airports -- Pune, Jaipur, Srinagar, Lucknow, Dehradun, Agartala, Guwahati, Kozhikode, Mangalore, and Trichy -managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), are already operating “beyond their design capacity”. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport’s current capacity is 64 to 72.5 million passengers per annum and its maximum structural capacity of 90-100 million

passengers per annum is likely to be achieved by FY 2022, assuming a growth rate of 10 per cent. Similarly, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with a maximum capacity of 50-52 million passengers per annum is likely to saturate by FY 2019. “The airport system is expected to exceed its maximum structural capacity by FY 2022, based on data available to CAPA as of June 2017,” the CAPA report says. It adds that if new projects are delayed and passenger traffic grows faster than the conservative estimate of 10 per cent, the threshold could be breached earlier than 2022. “India will need to build an additional 500-600 million capacity by 2030. This will require USD 3645 billion of investment, including USD 12-15 billion of equity capital,” the report adds. There will also be a need to allocate 1,50,000 to 2,00,000 acres of land for 55 new airports by 2030, which CAPA says could be challenging as land banks on such a massive scale will become scarce. As airlines begin to induct 350-400 aircraft in the next five years, problems related to unavailability of slots as well as overnight parking bays will get magnified.

Indian economy on ‘very solid track’: IMF chief Lagarde Washington, Oct 15 (PTI): IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said the Indian economy is on a “very solid track” in the mid-term, days after the International Monetary Fund lowered its growth forecast for the current and the next year. Describing the two major recent reforms in India - demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) - as a monumental effort, Lagarde said it is hardly surprising that there “is a little bit of a short-term slowdown” as a result. The IMF last week lowered India’s growth projection to 6.7 per cent in 2017, 0.5 percentage points “Management Institute of North East” We want to launch in all India Medicines Branches. We need Manager and Representative. Applying person’s minimum qualification : HS to BA Candidate’s age: 18 to 35 years. For more details contact:

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less than its previous two forecasts in April and July, attributing it to demonetisation and introduction of the GST. It also lowered the country’s growth for 2018 to 7.4 per cent, 0.3 percentage

points less than its previous two projections in July and April. India’s growth rate in 2016 was 7.1 per cent, which saw an upward revision of 0.3 percentage points from its April report. “Turning to India...we have slightly downgraded India; but we believe that India is for the medium and long-term on a growth track that is much more solid as a result of the structural reforms that have been conducted in India in the last couple of years,” IMF Managing Director Lagarde said.

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Ko l k ata , O c t 1 5 (PTI): The Tea Board has submitted a Rs 100-crore package proposal to the Centre for the Darjeeling tea industry, which is readying restart of operations after the prolonged shutdown in the hills. The Darjeeling Tea Association (DTA), however, had sought a much higher package to compensate for the revenue loss and for payments to workers till the start of next production. “We have submitted a Rs 100-crore package proposal to the commerce ministry for helping the crisis-ridden Darjeeling tea

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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): Gold import surged by more than two folds to USD 16.95 billion during the first half of 2017- 18, according to the commerce ministry data. Gold import, which has a bearing on the country’s current account deficit (CAD), was worth USD 6.88 billion in AprilSeptember 2016-17. In September this year, import of the precious metal dipped by 5 per cent to USD 1.71 billion from USD 1.80 billion in the same month of the previous fiscal. Contraction in gold import last month helped narrow the country’s trade deficit to a 7-month low of USD 8.98 billion. However, the import of the metal is expected to increase on account of the festival season, which has started this month. Increase in inbound shipments of gold also bloated the current account deficit (CAD) to USD 14.3 billion, or 2.4 per cent of the GDP, in the three months to June in 2017-18. In general terms, CAD refers to the difference between inflow and outflow of foreign exchange that has an impact on the exchange rate. Worried over surge in gold imports from South Korea, with which India has a free trade agreement, the government restricted inbound shipments of the precious metal.

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going forward, the minister said. The prospects in commodity exporting countries continue to remain challenging due to ongoing adjustments to low commodity prices, he added. Noting that the nearterm global financial stability has strengthened due to cyclical recovery in global growth amid supportive monetary conditions, he said on the other hand, although improved capital and liquidity buffers have enhanced the health of the banking sector in general, many of them continue to grapple with legacy problems and low profitability. Moreover, financial risks stemming from the rapidly raising leverage of the private non-financial sector amid low interest rates have increased medium-term risks to financial stability, he said. Sudden reversal of monetar y accommodation by AEs could increase policy strains in EMDEs, he cautioned. “The risks of growing populism and consequential loss in trade volumes will affect global recovery adversely - and it is incumbent upon all of us to foster cooperative multilateral efforts to boost fair trade practices,” he said.

Swachh Bharat or clean India mission’s logo (spectacle frame) and message of ‘Ek Kadam Swachhata Ki Aur’ (a step towards cleanliness) on Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 currency notes was taken. To a question on providing the copy of guidelines or any other norms that prescribe standard operating procedures for printing of advertisement including the promotion on the currency notes, the RBI did not give a direct reply. “Indian bank notes contain design elements such as guilloche, flora pattern, motifs and security features,” the central bank said. The RTI query was filed with the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) -- that deals with the policy formulation in respect of currency, coins and security documents, and planning, coordination issues related to printing and minting currencies and coins -- under the Finance Ministry. The DEA had forwarded the application to the RBI for the response. As per Section 25 of the RBI Act, 1934, the design, form and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the central government after consideration of the recommendations made by central board of the Reserve Bank of India.

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to see a conclusion of the 2015 shareholding review by Annual Meetings 2017, he said. “While we note that we failed to deliver it, given the progress that has been made so far, we strongly urge all to commit to deliver an equitable conclusion of this process for both the IBRD and IFC by the Spring Meetings 2018,” he said. He warned that any further delay in concluding the review will risk not only development in the client countries but the existence and leadership of both Bank and IFC in MDBs. “We look for an expeditious decision on capital enhancement through both selective capital increase (SCI) and general capital increase (GCI) for both the IBRD and IFC, by Spring Meetings 2018,” he added. Jaitley also assured the world financial leaders that India will continue to perform robustly on the back of credible macroeconomic adjustments and structural reforms. While the persistence of low productivity and potential growth in advanced economies (AEs) remains worrisome, growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is expected to recover

New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has refused to share details of a decision to put the logo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project ‘clean India mission’ on the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 currency notes, citing security concerns among other reasons. Replying to an RTI query, the central bank also did not give a copy of the guidelines on printing of advertisement -- including promotion of central government-run initiatives -- on the notes. “The information on form, material, design and security features of bank notes, other than available in public domain, is exempt from disclosure in terms of Section 8 (1) (a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005,” the RBI said in response to the RTI application filed by a PTI correspondent. The Section bars “information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the state, relation with foreign State or lead to incitement of an offence”. The central bank was asked to give a copy of the order, communication, letter or note sheet in which a decision regarding printing of

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Washington, Oct 15 (PTI): India has called for urgent revision of the quota of International Monetary Fund in favour of dynamic emerging market so as to reflect the ground realties of the world. Addressing the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank here, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley hoped that this can be accomplished as part of the 15th General Review of Quotas. “There is an urgent case for revising quota shares in favour of dynamic emerging market countries in line with global economic realities to maintain fairness in the governance structure of the Fund,” he told the world financial leaders yesterday. “We should make every effort to complete the 15th Review by the agreed timeline of 2019 Annual Meetings,” he asserted. Jaitley said the risks to global financial and economic stability have significant implications for IMF’s operations. He said the IMF needs to be adequately resourced to meet these demands while functioning as a strong quota-based institution. Similarly, for the World Bank Group, a delayed but unanimously agreed Lima Roadmap had envisaged

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Mohammad Javad Zarif ed States to prolong sanctions relief, otherwise “the Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely take a similar and reciprocal measure.” In his speech, Trump refused to “certify” Tehran’s compliance with its obligations under the nuclear deal. He warned he could rip up the agreement “at any time,” saying it had failed to address Iran’s influence in its region and its illegal missile programme. Trump said he supported efforts in Congress to work on new measures to address these threats. The remarks triggered swift condemnation from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani of what he called

“baseless accusations and swear words”. Responding to US threats of new sanctions against Tehran’s missile programme, Zarif repeated that Iran would not tolerate interference in its defence policy. “Our achievements in the field of ballistics are in no way negotiable,” he said. “We live in a region into which hundreds of billions of dollars of lethal American weapons have poured, turning it into a gunpowder storehouse... so we have the right to have defensive means,” he said. The nuclear agreement was signed in July 2015 between Iran and six world powers - Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. Mogherini helped to negotiate the nuclear deal. It lifted some Western and UN sanctions and in return Tehran curtailed a large part of its atomic programme to assure the world that a nuclear bomb - which Iran denies seeking - would remain well out of its reach.

5,700 structures estimated to have been destroyed. While crews continue their search for missing people, the death toll has risen to 35,” the service said in a statement. “Red-flag warnings remain in effect across northern California due to strong north winds, which have already increased fire activity. Those winds are forecast through the day and expected to decrease by late tonight.” Pre-dawn winds in Santa Rosa have compli- A firefighter cuts fuel from an advancing wildfire cated the effort, pushing a Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Santa Rosa, Calif. (AP/PTI)

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Jerry Brown announced the White House had approved a request for direct aid for families in four counties, adding to emergency funds promised to the devastated winemaking areas of Napa and Sonoma. Brown’s office said he and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris would meet community leaders and emergency management officials in the region later Saturday, with nine counties still under a state of emergency.

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blaze known as the Nuns Fire in two separate directions and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes near Oakmont and northeast of the city of Sonoma, Cal Fire said. Numerous churches across the region -- in Santa Rosa, Napa, Sonoma, Petaluma and Novato -- were housing victims of the wildfires and serving as resting places for firefighters, according to the Sacramento Bee newspaper. California Governor

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LOS ANGELES, Oct 15 (Agencies): The death toll from raging California’s wildfires rose to at least 40 on Saturday, with more than 10,000 firefighters battling 16 large blazes and 100,000 people evacuated, the state’s fire service said. Around 864 square kilometres of residential neighbourhoods, forests and other property have been burned since Sunday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). “These fires have been extremely destructive, with

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with Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Cardinal Angelo Amato, presenting canonisation requests to Pope Francis before reading a biography for each saint-to-be. The Pope then went on to declare the 35 saints, speaking in Latin, and the relics of the new saints were taken to an altar. Hundreds of Mexicans from Tlaxcala attended the mass to witness the event. The three children who became saints were called Cristobal, Juan and Antonio, aged between 12 and 13 years old, and would become the patrons of Mexican childhood. Pope John Pall II beatified the trio in Mexico on May 6, 1990, and the Brazilian martyrs on March 5, 2000, in the Vatican.

Te h r an , O c t 1 5 (Agencies): US President Donald Trump’s speech outlining an aggressive new strategy against Iran violated Tehran’s nuclear agreement with world powers, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said. T r u m p ’s v i r u l e n t speech contravened three articles of the 2015 deal, Zarif said in televised remarks broadcast late on Saturday. The clauses he referred to mandate the signatories to implement the accord “in good faith” and the US administration and Congress to “refrain from reintroducing or re-imposing” sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear programme. “I have already written nine letters (to EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini) listing the cases where the United States has failed to act on or delayed its commitments under the JCPOA,” Zarif added, calling the nuclear deal by its technical name. Zarif said he was going to write a new letter regarding Trump’s speech on Friday. He called on the Unit-

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Vatican City, Oct 15 (IANS): Pope Francis on Sunday declared 35 new saints during a canonisation mass in the Vatican. Among those being declared saints included the three “Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala (Mexico)”, who were killed between 15271529 for converting to Roman Catholicism, as well as 30 Brazilians known as the “Martyrs of Natal”, who were killed in 1645 at the hands of Dutch Calvinists. Po p e Fr a n c i s a l s o canonised two others at Sunday’s ceremony -- a Spanish priest called Faustino Miguez (1831-1925) who was the founder of the Daughters of the Divine Shepherdess, and Italian priest Angelo da Acri (16691739). The ceremony began

Islamabad, Oct 15 (IANS): Pakistan and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday to foster improved border security management, Radio Pakistan reported. The MoU was inked during the 21st two-day meeting of Pakistan-Iran Joint Border Commission, held in Gwadar port city on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, in Pakistan. Joint proposals pertaining to the border situation, security matters, immigration and border trade between the two countries also came under discussion. The two sides reiterated their firm resolve to check drugs smuggling, intrusion of illegal immigrants and not allow use of their respective soils for terrorism against each other. Provincial Chief Secretary Aurangzeb Haque led the Pakistani side while Deputy Governor SistanBaluchistan province Ali Asghar Mir Shikari headed the Iranian delegation at the meeting.

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“The hospital is overwhelmed by both dead and wounded. We also received people whose limbs were cut away by the bomb. This is really horrendous, unlike any other time in the past,” said Dr Mohamed Yusuf, the director of Medina hospital. O ve r n i g h t , r e s c u e workers with flashlights searched for sur vivors trapped under the rubble of the largely destroyed Safari Hotel, which is close to Somalia’s foreign ministry. The explosion blew off metal gates and blast walls

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nothing I can say. We have lost everything,” wept Zainab Sharif, a mother of four who lost her husband. She sat outside a hospital where he was pronounced dead after hours of efforts by doctors to save him from an arterial injury. President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed declared three days of mourning and joined thousands of people who responded to a desperate plea by hospitals to donate blood for the wounded victims. “I am appealing all Somali people to come forward and donate,” he said.

erected outside the hotel. Somalia’s government has blamed the al-Qaidalinked al- Shabab extremist group for the attack it called a “national disaster.” However, al-Shabab, which often targets high- profile areas of the capital with bombings, had yet to comment. “They don’t care about the lives of Somali people, mothers, fathers and children,” Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said. “They have targeted the most populated area in Mogadishu, killing only civilians.” Somalia’s information minister, Abdirahman Omar, said the blast was the largest the city had ever seen. “It’s a sad day. This how merciless and brutal they are, and we have to unite against them,” he said, speaking to the staterun radio station. The United States joined the condemnation, saying “such cowardly attacks reinvigorate the commitment of the United States to assist our Somali and African Union partners to combat the scourge of terrorism.”

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Mogadishu, Oct 15 (Agencies): The death toll from the most powerful bomb blast witnessed in Somalia’s capital rose to 189 with more than 200 injured, making it the deadliest single attack ever in the Horn of Africa nation, police and hospital sources said Sunday. Doctors struggled to assist horrifically wounded victims, many burnt beyond recognition. Officials feared the toll would continue to climb from yesterday’s truck bomb that targeted a busy street near key ministries. Sources for the death toll spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to reporters. Ambulance sirens still echoed across the city as bewildered families wandered in the rubble of buildings, looking for missing relatives. “In our 10 year experience as the first responder in #Mogadishu, we haven’t seen anything like this,” the Aamin Ambulance service tweeted. Grief overwhelmed many. “There’s

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With immense pride and honour we the Yaongyimti Students Union Tuensang Town extend its profound and heartiest congratulations to Mr. A Sanglikumba Chang Son of Ato Chingmak of Yaongyimti Village for bringing laurels to the community by securing in 5th Rank S.D.O Sub-Divisional Officer (Cl-1 Gazetted) under Works and Housing Department. We thank our Almighty God for the success and the Union further prays and wishes him all the very best in all his future endeavours. S. Yanger Chemden President (YSUTT) Gen. Secy., (YSUTT)

KUBZA LANUR ASER UNGMA JENANGSANGBA LANUR AKANGJUNGSHITEP

Anogo : 14th October 2017 Tesemtepdak : Lenden Kiyong Kupza Mapang talangka nungi Kupza aser Ungma Jenangsangba na kidanger, ar..er aser kishi..kina asunung tepela tejashi, taka, maka, tensa tajung majung ajak nung yaritepa, malasutsutepba aser sungpu...aputepa arur. Ano ken ken po mepelateptsusa ajurua arur. Tanu item ajak shisa lemsatepa asung arok ajungtsu nukla nung lanur AKANGJUNGSHITEP sendong ka October 14th 2017 Lenden Kiyong Kupza nung liogo. Iba sendong nung lemtetbatem 1. Arok ajungtsu lanur shiai tim sobaliba libalirotsu. 2. Alima renloka tejakleni aotsu aser nisunger jenjang ajungkettsu..ba mapatem nung lanur tem teka amteper inyaktsu. 3. Tensa tia ajak nung lanurtem lonjema alitsu Kupza aser Jenangsanger Lanur tenung nung 1. Tinuangshi Imsong Ungma 2. Satemzulu Jamir Ungma 3. Temjennukshi Longkumer Ungma 4. Imnawati Imchen Kupza 5. Imlitemsu Longkumer Kupza 6. Rendimongba Imchen Kupza DC-2374

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Ragnarok to be the Gucci Announces It Will Muse are back in the studio - longest Thor film with Be Going Fur-Free with an old friend and collaborator 130 min as runtime A “T

recording the songs, and we’re going to put them out quite soon after.” H e a d d e d : “ E ve n though the overall album will be a long wait some of the songs are going to be available way ahead of that.” As well as appearing with Miles Kane to cover The Beatles at a friend’s birthday party in LA, Bellamy also made headlines when promising fans a new box set of their early material. In May, frontman Matt Bellamy alluded on Twitter to the upcoming release of ‘Origin Of Muse’. Bellamy described it as the “first two albums plus early demos and rare stuff etc,”

Seminar on fashion, hospitality and entrepreneurship held Dunkirk’s Aneurin Barnard

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lobal Open University Nagaland (TGOUN) in association with Eastern Naga Students Union Dimapur, Lotha Students Union Dimapur, Ao Students Union Dimapur, Sumi Students Union Dimapur, and Tenyimia Students Union Dimapur organised a seminar on entrepreneurship and scope in the field of fashion and hospitality industry on October 14 at IMC hall Dimapur. Resource person Niathu group executive, chef Chenti Phom spoke on the topic “Hospitality and tourism as a career”, where he asserted that Nagas were still lagging behind in hotel and tourism industry to. To do away with the government jobs tradition, youngsters need to foray into industrial field and prove that government jobs alone do not provide us with survival requirements he said.

Accomplished designer Bambi Kevichusa addressing on “perspective career prospects in fashion” as the resource person asserted that the internet and Media has opened ways for us, especially for our parents to be more open in private sectors especially in the fashion industry. Fashion industry is a career that is much sought after now, she conveyed. The fashion industry is growing 5.5% annually all over the world and is the 7th largest economy which has grown to 2.4 trillion dollar, highlighted Kevichusa. Fashion industry is a sector which Nagas can try as it is in our DNA, she said. She also added that earlier there was less demand for Naga designers, but now the approach has changed and people are open to Naga designers which in turn leave room for scope in fashion

designing. “We tend to be insensitive when we design. So a designer/artist need to deal with respect with their creativity though an artist has the freedom with their art” remarked Kevichusa. REM group Nagaland Managing Director and chairman Temjen Imna Along Longkumer who addressed on “entrepreneurship development” said that the resources in our land are beyond comparison of the limited population that we have and if taken care of and started in a proper manner we can build for our future generation. He added that the circumstances from where you belong are all subjective to what you want to be and that, classroom trainings and tours are all experiences. Look around and imbibe them into you as the first step of becoming successful entrepreneurs is to look around, he exhorted.

U2’s Bono Surprised Fans Attending a Church in Colombia

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rooklyn director John Crowley has begun building the cast he needs for the adaptation of Donna Tartt’s bestseller The Goldfinch. Ansel Elgort nabbed the lead last week and now it’s the turn of Dunkirk’s Aneurin Barnard. The Goldfinch follows a boy named Theodore Decker who loses his mother in a museum bombing, steals a painting (The Goldfinch, as painted by Carel Fabritius in 1654) in the confused aftermath and then spends his adulthood trying to unravel its mystery. Along the way he is briefly taken in by a wealthy Park Avenue family, moves to Las Vegas, befriends a colourful Ukrainian, binges on drugs, enters the antiques business with the partner of another of the bombing’s victims and chases the mystery of

the painting and his family’s past to Amsterdam. Elgort is playing Theo for at least one stage in his life. Barnard will be Boris, the aforementioned colourful Ukranian, the son of a Russian “businessman” who aids Theo in a wild adolescence of indolence in Las Vegas. Wa r n e r B r o s. h a s Amazon helping to fund the movie in exchange for streaming rights on Amazon Prime. The cameras should be rolling early next year.

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iss Sümi 2017 organised by Sumi To t i m i H o h o (STH) would be held on November 13 at Zunheboto coinciding with the 75 years platinum jubilee celebration of Zunheboto and Ahuna festival as well. A press note by coordinator Miss Sümi 2017, Dr. Vihuto Asumi stated that the winner would be awarded with cash prize 75,000 and gift hampers, while first and second runners up would be awarded with cash prizes of 50,000 and 40,000 respectively along with gift hampers. Other subtitles would include miss photogenic, miss perfect 10, miss congeniality, miss flawless skin, miss beautiful smile, miss radiant hair, miss fluent Sütsah, best traditional attire and best ramp walk. All contestants are

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end, U2 visited Colombia to perform for the first time in 41 years. The superstar wasn’t unnoticed during the mass offered on Sunday and, according to El Tiempo, attendees reported that Bono remained at the back of the church until the moment of receiving the communion. He was accompanied by his security personnel. (Billboard)

health, etc would also be speaking at the grooming sessions. The contest would be held over four rounds traditional round, modern ethnic round, designer wear round and formal round. Winner of Miss Sümi and 1st runners up would represent Sümi community in Miss Nagaland beauty pageant 2017.

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The Yingshükur village Council would like to convey its heartiest congratulations to Dr. Khumjungse Sangtam for being successfully qualified to the post of Assistant Veterinary Surgeon (Class 1 Gazetted) who is the first person in the village to qualify in the NPSC examination. His achievement has brought fame to the village community and has been an inspiration for the younger generation. The Village Council wish him success in all his future endeavors. Bithrongse Head GB Yingshükur Village

Yangchopi Chairman Yingshükur Village

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MOLUNGYIMSEN STUDENTS' UNION FELICITATION The Sema Tilla Colony would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to one and all for being with us in our 25th Silver Jubilee Celebration and making our programme a grand success. Our special thanks goes to :1. Shri. Tovihoto Ayemi, Parliamentary Secretary, Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Shri. S.I Jamir Advisor Urban Development, Govt. of Nagaland. 3. Rev. S. Vitoshe Swu, Sr. Pastor, DSBC. 4. Mrs. Khetoni Shikhu Asso. Pastor Women DSBC. 5. Mr. T. Bangerloba, President Naga Council Dimapur and his colleagues. 6. Mr. Kuhoi Zhimo, Chairman Dimapur Sumi Council and his colleagues. 7. Mr. Tsenthungo Lotha, President, DUCCF and his colleagues. 8. Mr. Ikato Zhimo, GB and Mr. Heshito Chophi, Chairman Xuvihe Colony Council. May the good Lord bless each one abundantly. Mrs. K. Kinilimi Chairman Sema Tilla Council

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ave yo u eve r imagined going to church on Sunday and then realized that the person next to you is a superstar? We all know that these kinds of situations don’t happen often, but the lucky visitors of Gimnasio Moderno in Bogota were surprised by a special guest: U2’s guitarist and singer Bono. During the past week-

to be Sümi between the age of 18-25 years with a minimum height of 5 feet 5 inches. The grooming sessions would begin from October 8 till the main event where Kaheli Chophy, Miss India Nagaland 2017 and Vilokali Zhimomi Miss Nagaland would groom the contestants. Resource persons from fields like legal, social, religious,

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’ll miss Tom. Tom was a good friend. I played with Tom, Tom played with me. I got to know him over the years, really got to know him when he was in the [Traveling] Wilburys ‘cause of George [Harrison],” Starr told Billboard. “All through my career we’ve lost really great friends, and people who aren’t my friends, but were great musicians and writers. In our business we’ve lost them very young as well. But overall there’s still a lot of us out there doing what we do.” Starr was in Las Vegas on business at the time of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, which occurred hours before Petty’s death. “The vibe was pretty low - understandably, of course,” Starr said of the hours after the shooting. “Then in the middle of this meeting someone turned to me and said, ‘Tom Petty’s dead.’ ‘Oh my God! What else can go down?’ It was a shock. When you first hear it, it’s like, ‘What...?!’ Like when I heard Elvis was dead… It has to sink in. It was very sad. That’s all I can say, really.”

caught for fur. Bizzarri went on to reveal that he takes advice from some of the youngest people currently working at Gucci, and recently invited employees under the age of 30 to attend a series of lunches in order to obtain their unique perspective on where the brand was going wrong. “Young kids are more intelligent and more confident than us,” he told the talk’s host, Eco-Age founder Livia Firth. “Experience can be a prison. To be a leader, we need to learn as well as teach. I asked around 150 young people working for Gucci across the world to tell me three things wrong with Gucci. I was seeing the company from the bottom to the top.” He revealed a “shadow committee” of young people had also been set up to mirror the meetings taken by the CEO and senior management. “I

wanted to see if they came up with different solutions to us,” he explained. “It’s important to get a new perspective.” When asked about the extraordinary financial success of the company - sales were up 48.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2017, and 39.3 in the second - he cited company culture as a major factor. “A journalist came recently to the headquarters and said to me, ‘All the people are smiling’,” Bizzarri said. “At Gucci it’s an incredible team. You have to let people take risks, make a mistake - not twice, but once! - and allow everyone to make a difference. It’s all about people.” The evening also revealed that Gucci will contribute Euro 1 million as a founding partner of UNICEF’s Girls’ Empowerment Initiative. Bizzarri suggested that this will help UNICEF reach more than 50,000 girls directly with programmes aimed at empowering them, and indirectly reach 150,000 more. Bizzarri said he hoped Gucci’s decision to go furfree would encourage other high-profile brands to follow suit. “Gucci is so visible, so well-known - we need to use that in a positive way.” (Vogue UK)

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recording what appears to be more guitar-based music with Costey - who worked with the band on their third and fourth albums ‘Absolution’ and ‘Black Holes And Revelations’. Muse have also told fans not to expect a new album in the near future, but instead a series of singles and EPs. The good thing is we’re gonna put out songs like Dig Down ahead of the album,” said frontman Matt Bellamy. “We’re going to put out at least another three songs… or even more ahead of the next album coming out.” “People are going to see into the creative process as we’re writing and

lessandro Michele’s Renaissance aristo woman has long been depicted as one not afraid to raid the 1970s wardrobe vaults - and that includes nicking those Margot Tenenbaum-style fur coats to wear with her tan tights and fluffy loafers. But that’s set to change as of this season: Gucci will join the Fur-Free Alliance from spring/summer 2018. Speaking at the 2017 Kering Talk at the London College of Fashion, Bizzarri revealed he had taken the ground-breaking decision to remove fur from all of Gucci’s collections, and hoped other luxury brands would follow suit. “We’ve been talking about it, Alessandro [Michele] and I, for a few months. Technology is now available that means you don’t need to use fur. The alternatives are luxurious. There is just no need,” Bizzarri told Vogue. The brand currently sells a wide variety of furs, including a mink coat listed on its website for £25,920 as well as a lamb fur coat for £11,340. Gucci’s fur-free policy going forward will include mink, coyote, raccoon dog, fox, rabbit, and karakul (otherwise known as Swakara, Persian lamb or astrakhan) and all others species specially bred or

The Molungyimsen Students' Union takes immense pride to convey our sincere congratulations to Er. Lanutemshi, S/o Mr. & Mrs. Purtongzük Tzudir for his outstanding achievement as Junior Engineer (Electrical) under Power Department in the NPSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2016-2017. The Union further hopes that he continues to be an inspiration to all and pray that our Almighty God bless him with divine wisdom and greater achievements in all his future endeavours. (lmliakum Jamir) Asst. Gen. Secy., MSU

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use have shared photos of their return to the studio - working once again with producer Rich Costey. Earlier this year, it emerged that they had been working at Air Studios in London where they were said to have recorded three new songs. They said that one of the tracks was ‘heavy’ and the others ‘not really’. After dropping oneoff single ‘Dig Down‘, it looks like another may be like to appear soon as they band head back to more more new music. After their blistering headline performances at Reading & Leeds 2017, the latest photos show the band

adding that it would be “a kind of autobiography of music”. He added that it would feature ‘a few’ unheard tracks, but that he “prefers the term ‘terrible early demos’, not songs”. Drummer Dom Howard later later added: “We’re putting together a book with some remastered vinyl. We remastered the first two albums ‘Showbiz’ and ‘Origin of Symmetry’. We’re putting together a package with a lot of historic content. Bits and pieces like photographs, music and some really old demos. All sorts of old stuff that basically attempts to tell a story from where we started as a band when we were kids in school to ‘Origin of Symmetry’. “It’s going to be a very elaborate vinyl package. There’s gonna be some other bits of music. There’s a story about how the music has changed from being kids to recording ‘Origin of Symmetry’ because we changed so much as a band over those first few years. It was a bizarre journey we took musically. We’re just trying to tell people that story and release the albums and a bunch of rarities.” (NME)

hor: Ragnarok” will be longest in the film franchise with a run time of 130 minutes and 21 seconds. According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the third sequel in the “Thor” series will not be far behind the likes of MCU films such as “Captain America: Civil War” and “The Avengers” in terms of time duration. The news comes in after director of the Chris Hemsworth- starrer, Taika Waititi, said back in July that the film would be one of the shortest in the Marvel canon. “It’s not gonna be a very, very long film. I think stories are better when you leave them wanting more, and this film moves at a clip, it’s got stuff happening all the time. “I think people are still gonna feel exhausted by the end, they’ve been on this big journey and stuff, so I don’t think we need the film to be three hours,” he had said. The movie opens in UK cinemas on October 24 and US cinemas on November 3. (PTI)

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Late Rooney penalty rescues point for Everton at Brighton

Wayne Rooney rescued a point for Everton after he converted a penalty in the closing minutes of their match.

Stadium. But Brighton captain Bruno was penalised for fouling Dominic CalvertLewin in stoppage-time and Rooney stepped up to score the crucial equaliser. While Koeman will be relieved to avoid a fifth defeat in Everton’s last six Premier League games, the Toffees once again looked poor for long periods and

remain without an away win since January. The under-fire Dutchman tried to solve Everton’s goalscoring problems by restoring Rooney to the attack, but until the penalty the former England captain hardly had a sniff of goal. With the fixture being televised live in India - but strangely not in England - the Asian audience had

NSCA conducts selection cum climbing training camp

CYA wrestlingcum-selection held

LO N D O N, O c t 1 5 ( Agen c i es ) : Way n e Rooney came to Ronald Koeman’s rescue as the Everton striker’s last-gasp penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday. Everton boss Koeman was on the brink of another damaging defeat after Anthony Knockaert put Brighton ahead eight minutes from full-time at the Amex

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): The 11th selection cum climbing training camp organised by Nagaland Sport Climbing Associate (NSCA) was conducted from October 12-14 at Nagarajan, Dimapur. The objective of the camp was to select climbers to represent the state at the 19th North East Zone Sports Climbing Competition meet 2017 at Tripura Sports School, Agartala. The NE level competition is being organised by Indian Mountaineering Foundation IMF North East Zone Committee and hosted by Tripura Sports Climbing Association (TSCA). Further the selected climbers from NE zone competition will compete at the 23rd National Sports Climbing Championship 2017.

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): Chozubami Youth Association open wrestlingcum-selection was held on October 14. Ravoto Keyho emerged as the champion while Thuputo Keyho bagged the first runner up. Kuvepoyi Phesao and Lhukuyi Ringa bagged the 3rd and 4th position respectively. Kukhruseyi Phesao was adjudged as the best wrestler of the tournament.

little to enjoy from a scrappy encounter until the final 10 minutes. Having soaked up Everton’s early pressure, Brighton became more adventurous and only a brave goal-line clearance from Michael Keane denied Lewis Dunk from six yards out. In the second half, Everton right-back Mason Holgate darted into the penalty area and his fierce cross-shot was palmed away by Mat Ryan. Koeman’s frustration turned to despair when Jose Izquierdo’s drive rebounded into the path of Knockaert, who smashed it past Jordan Pickford to give the hosts the lead in the 82nd minute. But Bruno’s clumsy elbow into the neck of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the penalty area earned Everton a reprieve as Rooney stepped up to roll in the spot-kick. Everton almost snatched a winner at the death but Ryan pulled off a fine double save to deny Kevin Mirallas.

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a friendly volleyball match for local youths under the ‘Drug Free Nagaland’ on October 14 at Lumitshami, Akuluto. The aim of the match was to extend opportunity to the locals to showcase their talent in sports and provide motivation to talented players. The match was played between Young Stallone Club and Public Work Department (PWD).

The champion team, 1st and 2nd runner-up of boys volleyball with their trophies.

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): The 3rd ANPSA basketball and volleyball tournament concluded on October 14 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School ground. Speaking on the occasion, Dr.R.Francis, sports secretary, ANPSA Dimapur Unit highlighted on the importance of games and sports in keeping the body and mind sound and healthy. Altogether 18 schools participated in the tournament. Winners VOLLEYBALL

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): Nehru Yuva Kendrs (NYK), Dimapur organized a block level sports meet on October 14 in collaboration with Young People’s Fellowship, at Burma Camp, Dimapur under the theme “Empowering Youth through Sports”. The inaugural function was graced by Mhalo Humtsoe, SDO (C), Dhansaripar. In her inaugural speech, she apprised the youths that

staying active leads to better life and challenged them to discipline oneself. She stressed on developing oneself through self confidence and discipline which will do away with their self low esteem and help them to come out of the shell and give their best. K. Phyobemo Lotha, UNV- district youth coordinator, NYK, Dimapur also apprised the young participants about the aims

and objectives of bringing together the young people in the play field. He said that upholding the sporting spirit and following rules and understanding each other was better than winning. He, therefore, encouraged the participants to use the platform to promote peace and unity. Events like 5 men soccer, volleyball, shot pot, arm wrestling were conducted during the meet.

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“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away”

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NSF and ASU players with match officials during the exhibition match on Sunday.

finals of the NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2017 will start from October 16. Nagaland Police (DGP

Red Team) will clash with In the 2nd quarter fiEsü United FC, Manipur nals at 1:30 PM, Tangkhul on October 16 at 11:30 Students’ Union will face AM. Tiema-khe Kidima.

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OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND

LT. SENTITANGIT JAMIR 16TH OCTOBER 2016

This day marks the 1st anniversary of the day when we lost a piece of our hearts from our midst. We always remember you profoundly as a loving and caring father and a faithful and trusted friend. Your life epitomized a good trail of honesty, helpfulness, perseverance for us to follow. You live with us as each new day unfolds.

We the bereaved family members of Late Khruselu Keyho, D/o Shri. Niedutso Keyho, Phek village, remains indebted to each and every individual who supported us in prayers and in all possible ways during her illness ad sudden demise. We extend our special thanks to; 1. Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, chairman Democratic Alliance of Nagaland and leader NPF Legislature Party 2. Doctors & nurses Phek town 3. Doctors & nurses Kohima 4. Phek Town Prayer Centre 5. Phekmi Welfare Union Kohima 6. Dr. Nungotso Vero 7. Vituozolie Phek OST Counselor 8. NSAC- OST Staff We regret our inability to thank each and everyone. However, it is our humble prayer that Almighty God Bless you all. -Loving dad, mom, brothers, Born: 7th May 1989 sisters & family members. Died: 29th Sept 2017 DC-2375

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GIRLS Champion: Little Daffodils HSS First Runners-up: Riverine Public School Second Runners-up: Community Educational Centre School Best Player: Ngonulu Cheshu from Little Daffodils HSS BOYS Champion: Cornerstone HSS First Runners-up: Little Daffodils HSS Second Runners-up: G. Mhiasiu School Best Player: Sunepsang from Cornerstone HSS

BASKETBALL BOYS Champion: Greenwood HSS First Runners-up: Don Bosco HSS Second Runners-up: St. Stephen HSS Best Player: Lhousivilie Meyase from Greenwood HSS GIRLS Champion: Don Bosco HSS First Runners-up: St. Stephen HSS Second Runners-up: Livingstone HSS Best Player: Pilano Yanthan from Don Bosco HSS

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OF LATE KHEKUGHA SWU (STAFF NURSE) 16/10/2016

It has been a year since you left your loving ones for your heavenly abode, Your memories are always in our heart but we deeply miss your presence. From loving wife, daughters, mom, dad and family members

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OF OUR BELOVED K. MHONCHUMO ODYUO

Born: 08-02-1951 – Died: 16-10-2016. A year has passed as you left this world and we deeply miss your warm and tender presence. Even though you are not with us we still remain afresh your presence, care and as a loving father. You will always be remembered. Loving wife, children, grandchildren, in- laws, relatives and dear ones. DC-2372

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved

LT. NAROLA WALLING Born : 22.06.2001 – 16.10.2016

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7

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Family friends Tzuret Thrift & Credit Co-operative Society Kohima

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED LATE THEJATSOLIE VAKHA 16-10-2016

Born : 03/06/1951 – Died : 07/10/2017

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AR organise volleyball match

Dimapur, Oct 15 (NPN): The organiser of NagaWrestleMania 6 has informed that the registration for heavyweights and juniors have been extended till October 21. However, registration is closed for lightweight category. The final weight measurement for lightweight and heavyweight and scrutiny for juniors will be done on October 23 and 24. All registered wrestlers have been asked to be physically present for the same at 3E office Kohima between 10:00 am and 4 pm. The champions in lightweight and heavyweight will receive a cash prize of Rs.50,000 along with belt while the runner-up will pocket Rs.30,000. The semi-finalists will also receive Rs.10,000 each. The junior champion will receive Rs.10,000 along with belt, runner-up will pocket Rs.5000 and the semi-finalists will get Rs.2000 each. The champion of the king of the ring championship will get Rs.1,20,000 along with belt while the runner-up will pocket Rs.60,000. The semifinalists will also receive Rs.30,000 each.

NYK Dimapur block level sports meet

ASU beat NSF 6-4 in football exhibition match

Ko h i m a , O c t 1 5 (NPN): The Angami Students Union (ASU) defeated Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) 6-4 in an exhibition match here at Kohima local ground on Sunday. Zekuseto Natso scored a hat-trick for ASU while Avizo Lcho, Tsieto Mere and Rokolhou contributed a goal each to the team. The scorers of NSF were Dievi Yano, Christopher Sophie, Boketo and Thumbemo. Meanwhile, the quarter

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Every day we wake up thinking you are still with us Our hearts still ache with sadness and tears still flow. What it meant to loose you, no one will ever know. We hold you close within our hearts. Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only we could have you back for a little while, The fact that you are no longer here with us always cause us pain but you are forever in our heart until we meet again. We miss you Loving family members K-3304

Through this column, we the family members would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to Hospital Staffs, Kohima Ao Baptist Church, Kohima Mokokchung Senso Telongjem, residents of Lower Agri Kohima Colony Kohima, friends and well wishers from near and far for your presence and valuable service during the prolonged illness and eventual demise of our beloved Lt. Lanuwapang Longkumer, Mokokchung Village, who breathed his last on 7th Oct 2017. We acknowledge with deep gratitude who stood by us physically, financially and through prayer during our difficult time. Although, we are unable to thank each and everyone personally for your valuable contributions, yet it is our utmost prayer that, may our gracious Lord bless you all abundantly. K-3296

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You left us on this day leaving us all broken, our hearts still ache with sadness and many tears still flow and will forever be. The moments that you shared with us will, still linger in our hearts. For you will always be sealed in our hearts, till the end of our life, until we meet again. Loving parents, sisters and family members DP-10712

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Sharapova wins first WTA title since return from ban

T i a n j i n, O c t 1 5 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : M a r i a Sharapova won her first WTA title in more than two years at the Tianjin Open on Sunday, showing plenty of grit and determination as she came from behind in each set to beat Belarusian teenager Aryna Sabalenka 7-5, 7-6 (8). The for mer world number one, who returned to the tour following a 15month doping ban, started Sharapova smiles after winning her first title since return the stronger, breaking Safrom 15-month doping ban. balenka in her opening ser-

vice game, but struggled on serve and soon found herself trailing 4-1 in the first set. The Russian managed to hold serve for the first time in the match at 4-2. Her ner ves settled, Sharapova began to hit her stride, breaking Sabalenka again to go 6-5 up before closing out the set. The Belarusian came back in the second set but Sharapova once again fought back to erase the deficit. The 30-year-old broke Sabalenka twice in succes-

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7th horsepower challenge from today

Kohima, Oct 15 (NPN): The 7th Horsepower Challenge Nagaland will be held from October 16 - 19 at Agri Expo, Diphupar. Nagaland Adventure Club has informed sion and held her nerve that there would be spot registration for autocross from 11 am to 1 pm on October 16 when facing a set point on at Agri expo. The registration is free for female riders and drivers, it informed. serve at 5-4 to level things up, and broke the Belarusian to give herself the chance to serve out the match at 6-5. Sharapova had three match points but Sabalenka survived them all before double faulting with the score at 8-8 to hand Sharapova another opportunity. This time, the Russian made no mistake, firing down a powerful serve to seal the victory.

Stefanidi, Vetter named European Athletes of Year

V i l i n i u s, O c t 1 5 (IANS): Greek Olympic pole vault champion Aikaterini Stefanidi and German world javelin champion Johannes Vetter were named female and male Eruopean Athletes of the Year at the 2017 Golden Tracks award ceremony here. At the annual gala on Saturday, Ukrainian world high jump silver metalist Yuliya Levchenko and Norwegian world 400m hurdles champion Karsten Warholm were named female and male Rising Stars respectively for impressing the most over the calendar year, reports Xinhua news agency. The lifetime achievement prize was given to Lithuanian famous former discus thrower Virgilijus Alekna. The winning athletes were decided by votes from the fans, media, European Athletics Member Federations as well as an expert European Athletics panel, with the results from each group of voters counting for one quarter of the athletes’ final score.

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