October 16, 2019

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State has more women farmers

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KOHIMA, OCT 15 (NPN): Women in rural Nagaland constitute around 65.2% cultivators and 7.3% agricultural workers outnumbering male cultivators (47.4%) and male agricultural labourers (5.8%), according to 2011 Census.

Speaking at the Nagaland Women Farmers Convention on the occasion of International Day of Rural Women, Naga indigenous women network (NIWN) convenor Khesheli Chishi pointed out that Nagaland farmers particularly women have been playing a significant role in the conservation of genetic agro-biodiversity through traditional forest based agricultural practices, jhum and terrace agriculture, homestead gardening, seed saving and sharing.

However, she said women farmers remain invisible in their identity as farmers. Despite progress on many fronts, she said that due to structural barriers and discriminatory social norms, women and girls in rural Nagaland lacked equal access and control of productive re-

MDCVOA calls for indefinite chaka bandh from Oct 21 Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 15 (NPN): Mokokchung District Commercial Vehicle Owners Association (MDCVOA) Tuesday announced imposing an indefinite chaka bandh in Mokokchung starting from October 21, 2019.

In a press release, MDCVOA president, Imtimeren Longchar, and general secretary, Maongtoshi respectively, stated that the association had in the past served ultimatums/memorandums on the responsible authority regarding Vahan 4.0 system, but there was no response till date.

The signatories, therefore, stated that the association has decided to launch indefinite chaka bandh on all commercial vehicles in the district starting from 6am of October 21, 2019.

The association cautioned that “heavy punishments” would be initiated against those who defied the bandh. MDCVOA also stated that it would not be held responsible if any untoward incidents occurred during the bandh. The association has appealed to the public to bear with inconvenience caused during the time of the bandh.

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“I miss the good old days when people were very nice and simple. They never complained about price.”

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A host of dignitaries inspecting the seeds made available during the women farmers’ convention in Kohima on Tuesday. (NP)

sources and assets.

“Their voice, agency and representation in the political and economic spheres continue to be hindered.

Their access to infrastructure, services and social protection also remains a huge challenge,” Chishi stated. The convention held on the theme “sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and empowerment of women and girls” at SIRD conference hall here, brought together rural women farmers from all districts of Nagaland and

government agencies.

Highlighting the objectives of the convention, Chishi said it aims to create a platform for women farmers to share their experiences, needs and concerns relating to their lives and natural resource-based on livelihoods. The women farmers’ convention looks forward to strengthen the leadership capacities of rural women through awareness building on their rights and entitlements using participatory learning tools and provide space for interaction between women farmers

and government agencies towards improving their livelihoods and wellbeing.

Principal secretary, Agriculture, N Hushili Sema, called upon the gathering to exchange their ideas for different farmers through such platforms.

Stating that women farmers were the custodian of the traditional seeds, she said that climatic change was a reality and encouraged the department officers to help the women farmers in preserving the traditional produces of the state.

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NE region will become start up hub of India: DoNER minister Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (NPN): Union Minister of State for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr. Jitendra Singh Tuesday asserted that the day was not far when the North East region would become the start up hub of the country.

Dr. Singh, who presided over as chief guest at the curtain raiser event for the North East Expo 2019 in New Delhi on Tuesday, informed how ‘Start up India, Stand up India’ programme has led to young entrepreneurs in the North East starting their ventures by utilising the human and material resources in these states. DoNER minister said that in the last 5 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visited North East over 30 times, which he said

shows the kind of importance central government attaches with the states of the North East.

He observed that this importance given by the government has bridged the gaps of growth and development in North East as well as broken psychological barriers in the minds of the people. “The government has managed to bring the rest of India closer to the North East,” he added.

Dr. Singh talked about the steps being taken by the government for the development of the North East. He informed how the transport infrastructure, including rail tracks, highways, airports, had increased exponentially in the last 5 years.

He also said that 35% of total bamboo production in India comes from the North East, but it was not utilised due to obso-

lete laws. Due to visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, bamboo was exempted from the Forest Act and it could be utilized for commercial use and boost handicrafts of the North East. “This government under the leadership of the Prime Minister believes in the conviction to think for the last man rather than going by any other consideration”, the Minister said.

To celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150thbirth anniversary, 100 years of his association with Khadi and 91 years of AIWEFA’s service to women and communities, the campaign ‘Khadi Goes Global’ has been initiated. It brings together all NE states to create a platform with the North East Handloom, Handicrafts and Farm Sector, at the North East Expo, 2019, on Nov 2–3, 2019.

NTC appeals all negotiators to be magnanimous DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Stating that it had high hope that years of political negotiations between Government of India and Naga negotiators was about to be brought to its logical solution, Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC) appealed to all negotiators to be magnanimous and bold enough to hummer out the positive result without hesitation or delay and within the scheduled time. NTC particularly appealed to the Naga negotiators to contain any amount of irritations at the moment for the sake of paving the way for solution and not to be reactionary as this could boomerang on “us”.

NTC also reiterated its adopted stand that when land integration was not possible at the moment, “we cannot opt for population integration”. As and when Nagas attained sovereignty and integration, there would be demographic changes, but till then the State of Nagaland would remain as it was rather than Nagaland seizing to exist. This was stated in a press release

by NTC president Toniho Yepthomi and general secretary Nribemo Ngullie.

ED summons Praful Patel N EW D EL H I , O C T 15(AGENCIES): After former union finance minister P.C.Chidambaram has been placed under arrest, the Enforcement Directorate has zeroed in on former civil aviation minister and NCP leader Praful Patel on October 18 in a moneylaundering case linked to Dawood-aide late Iqbal Mirchi, officials said on Tuesday. NCP leader was a member of the Union Cabinet and served as civil aviation minister from 2004 to 2009 in the first term of the UPA government.

Citing reports alleging that Praful Patel was involved in a property deal with 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts accused Iqbal Mirchi, the BJP had on Monday questioned his induction in the UPA government and asked Congress president Sonia Gandhi to clarify if there was any “quid pro quo”.

Abhijit Banerjee candid on slow down of Indian economy

N e w D e l h i , O ct 15(AGENCIES): “There is enormous fight going on in India about which data is right and the government has a particular view that all data that is inconvenient to it is wrong” said IndianAmerican economist Abhijit Banerjee after winning the Nobel Prize on October 14.

Abhijit Banerjee, who was the joint winner of the award with his wife Esther Duflo and Harvard’s Michael Kremer, also pointed the warning signs everyone should be wary of.

He referred to National Sample Survey (NSS) statistics on average consumption between 2014-15 and 201718, in urban and rural areas which had slightly gone down.

He said it was the first time that this happened in many years and adding it was a warning sign.

Banerjee also weighed in on the ongoing controversy - an “enormous fight”, as he called it - in India over which data and numbers are to be relied upon as indicators of the health of the economy and criticized the government for considering

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as “wrong” all data that is “inconvenient to it”.

The newly-minted economics Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has warned that the Indian economy is going into “a tailspin” and his prescription is for the government to focus to increasing demand rather than on deficits or stability.

When “the economy going into a tailspin is the time when you don’t worry so much about monetary stability and you worry a little more about demand, the demand is a huge problem right now in the economy,” he said at a news conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge on Monday after his prize was announced.

He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

CFMG-NSCN (I-M) discuss ceasefire rules GUWAHATI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): An 11member delegation of the NSCN (I-M) Tuesday held a meeting with the chairman of the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG) Nagaland, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Shokin Chauhan at the state VIP guest house in Kohima. The meeting that dwelt upon ceasefire monitoring and other ground rules is said to have ended on a ‘positive’ note, a News18 report stated.

“The meeting focused on the ground rules – basically, ceasefire violations that crop up between NSCN (I-M) and security forces.

They were very positive.

Except for minor ceasefire violations, they have kept peace,” said Chauhan, adding that the IM leadership assured they will try to “reduce ceasefire violations”.

The two sides also discussed the issue of taxa-

tion on trade and commerce in Nagaland, with NSCN (I-M) maintaining that ‘legitimate taxation’ would continue, the report stated. “ We h a d a v e r y healthy discussion. Points were discussed and noted down by both sides. They mentioned about extortion, which is actually legitimate taxation by a legitimate government, and it is of a political nature,” said Karibo Chawang, member of the NSCN (I-M) Ceasefire Monitoring Cell.

The recruitment of cadres in NSCN (I-M) was another issue discussed at the meeting. The delegation reportedly said that cadres have “willingly” joined the outfit and there has been no forceful recruitment.

Among the security forces, IGAR (North) Maj. Gen. Pradeep C Nair, also attended the meeting.

government over the use of data.

“There is enormous fight going on in India about which data is right. and the government has a particular view of all data that is inconvenient to it is wrong,” he said.

“Nonetheless, this is something that even the government is recognising that there is a problem,” he added.

Banerjee was reflecting the views of many economists who have questioned the reliability of government data, among them former government chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian, who asserted in a Harvard University paper that India’s growth rate may have been overstated by 2.5 per cent for each of the years between 2011-12 and 2016-17.

Banerjee was one of the advisers to the Congress Party in this years elections in moulding the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) programme it proposed to give a minimum guaranteed income to 20 per cent poorest people or 50 million families in India.

Petrol, diesel prices cut NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (AGENCIES): Petrol and diesel priced were cut by 5 paise per litre Tuesday across the four metros. Petrol and diesel prices were kept unchanged for three days in a row by the Indian Oil Corporation.

The cut in prices of petrol and diesel comes after oil prices fell on Tuesday, following heavy losses in the previous session, as two days of weak Chinese data added to worries about the top crude oil importer’s energy demand growth.

Brent crude fell 47 cents, or 0.79 per cent, to $58.88 a barrel by, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 40 cents, or 0.75 per cent, to $53.19. Domestic oil marketing companies revise petrol and diesel prices on a daily basis and the change in price of petrol and diesel is implemented at the fuel pumps at 6 am every day.

Rural women less aware of CSS in Nagland: Survey Apex Court likely to wrap up Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 15 (NPN): Women were found to be less aware of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) than their male counterparts in rural areas of Nagaland, a survey has revealed.

Sisterhood Network, which conducted survey in 11 villages under Dimapur and Peren districts, interviewed 364 individuals (180 male and 184 female).

This was revealed by Sisterhood Network sponsorship coordinator, Nancy Sangtam, at an event organised to observe International Day of Rural Women at Tourist Lodge here on Tuesday. The event held on the theme “Rural women and girl’s building climate resilience” was organized

by Sisterhood Network.

According to the survey, out of 184 females

interviewed, 97 said they availed various schemes while 87 responded they have not availed any such schemes.

However, out of 180 males, 126 males said have availed the schemes. The survey noted with males more aware of CSS than women there was a need for creating awareness among women on the various CSS. With regard to climate change affecting the livelihood of the rural population, 281 respondents agreed that climate change affected their livelihood.

Sakhi One Stop Centre IT staff, Tiasenla N. Jamir deliberated at length on the various schemes initiated by the central government for the betterment of the womenfolk and urged them to avail the benefits.

On violence against

women, Jamir said that “Violence against women and girl child should not be tolerated by the society”.

She said human trafficking continued unabated where young girls were lured to different cities on the pretext of providing jobs and better life and finally ended up in immoral activities. “We need to be aware of such happenings and it should be stopped,” she remarked.

S p e a k i n g o n h ow women could contribute towards preserving the nature, ICAR, NEH region, horticulture scientist, Dr. Azeze Seyie, also elaborated on the various schemes for womenfolk. She encouraged the participants to come forward and avail the benefits. Dwelling on the rural population of the state, she said “68 % of Naga rural populations depend

on agriculture produce and forestry. “Villagers should shed off monetary benefits from undergoing training and enthusiasm should be created to learn more and spread the information for the benefits of all,” said Seyie.

Also, speaking at the event, Dimapur Police PRO, Relo T Aye, revealed that domestic violence cases are rarely registered. He said that in 2016 (the year of establishment of women police station) only one case was registered, three cases in 2017, two cases in 2018 and no case has been registered in 2019 so far.

As regards, PRO asserted that until and unless women come forward and lodged complaints, the administration would remain helpless. He, therefore, encouraged the victims to come forward and take

the initiative of protecting themselves from any forms of domestic violence.

Asserting that Dimapur police have been trying to extend services to women at their door steps, Aye informed about the online facilities where one could lodge complaints.

Highlights of the programme included videoclips presentation, special presentation by Beisumpuikam women and call for action was by FPAR researcher sisterhood Network Arenzungla Jamir.

Earlier, at the programme, welcome address was delivered by FPAR co-researcher sisterhood network Eva Rongmei, prayer was offered by oriental theological seminary professor Alongla Aier and sisterhood network director Azungla James gave acknowledgement.

Ayodhya case hearing today

NEW DELHI, OCT 15 (IANS): The hearing in Ayodhya title dispute case is likely to end on October 16 instead of October 17, with Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi hinting that the argument in the 70-year-old dispute will come to an end on Wednesday itself. On the final day of the hearing, the Chief Justice has allocated initial 45 minutes to Hindu parties followed by one hour to Muslim side, and then four slots of 45 minute each to assorted parties involved in the matter.

According to lawyers, the apex court has also hinted at taking up the moulding of relief, in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, after the hearing on Wednesday. “It is unlikely that court would be able to complete moulding of relief tomorrow (Wednesday).

The court would probably allocate sufficient time for it on Thursday and then finally reserve the judgement,” said a lawyer. The Chief Justice has asked the lawyers from both sides to judiciously distribute the four 45 minute slots amongst themselves.

In September, the apex court had set October 18 deadline to wrap up hearing followed by moulding of relief in the Ayodhya dispute and accordingly developed a schedule after having consultation with lawyers from both sides. In October, the apex court revised the deadline to October 17. After the Muslim side’s arguments, three counsels from the Hindu side are likely slotted to present their arguments before the court followed by assorted parties who claimed to be representing clients attached to the matter.

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Kala Ustav competitions held in Wokha, Pfutsero

Participating students along with the panel judges, Programme officials, judges and participants at Kala Dignitaries along with winners of Mokokchung Deputy mission director, SS, Timothy Thong speaking teachers and officials. (NP) Utsav competition held on October 15. (DIPR) district. at the competition held in Pfutsero town. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: District level Kala Utsav competition was held in Wokha and Pfutsero districts on October 15 to promote arts in education by nurturing and showcasing the artistic talent of school students.

Dimapur: In Dimapur the programme organized by district mission authority, Samagra Shiksha Dimapur, district education office (DEO) Dimapur was held Tuesday, at GHSS auditorium.

During the programme welcome address was delivered by district education officer (DEO) Dimapur R Amongla Jamir where she mentioned about the importance of quality education and said that students needed to enhance their knowledge by competing with one another.

Introduction of the Kala utsav was delivered by state mission office, DMD,

SS Dr. Khatoli Khola where she maintained that Kala Utsav is the initiative of MHRD to promote art education at the secondary level as tools for developing aesthetic sensibility through color, sound and movements.

Khola asserted that an integration of the education helps to encourage creativity, developed problem solving ability, improve mental imaginary for better expression. She mentioned that Kala Utsav also gives opportunities to sharing the stage collectively by boys, girls, children with special need and disadvantaged group of students which breaks many stereotype. And it also provides opportunity to celebrate rich diversity cultural heritage of India at school, district, state and national level.

Panel of judges were senior SDEO Dimapur,

NTCP Phek conducts sensitisation programme

NAP Battalion personnel at the programme.

DIMAPUR: District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) of National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) Phek conducted a sensitisation programme on the harmful effects of tobacco and COTPA Act 2003 on September 14 at 5th NAP Battalion camp Phek.

A press release by

the cell stated that the district nodal officer NTCP, Dr.Reyosalu Lase Vizo urged the uniform personnel to keep away from tobacco and its products. Programme was chaired by deputy commandant, Joseph Thongliu.

Altogether 111 Officials and jawans attended the sensitization programme.

Humtsoe, director Indigenous Cultural Society Dr Heshito Chishi and representative district cultural office Ikendube Haikam.

Vocal music, instrumental music, dance and painting competition were actively participated by students of six government schools, Dimapur.

In vocal music solo (boys category) the programme bagged Ghokivi Yeptho class XI of GHSS Niuland and Lamtinsat class-IX of GHS Molvom as first and second, in vocal music solo (girls) Junlikalo class-9 of GHS Nihoto, Kimneilhai class-9 of GHS Molvom and Verakholu class-9 of GHSS, Dimapur bagged first, second and third position respectively.

In painting (boys category) Pratip class-9 GHSS Niuland, Atoka V Zhimo class-9 of GHS Nihoto and Thanglenmang class-

10 bagged first, second and third position whereas in girls category Livya K Yeptho class-11, Kimngaiting class-9, Molvom and Nancy class-9 of GHS Nihoto received first, second and third position respectively. In dance solo boys category Pihoshe Achumi class-9 of GHS Nihoto was the winner and in girls category Nitoli Ayemi class10 GHS Zuheshe, Neizongai class-9 GHS Molvom and Deja Girisa class-9 of GHS Dhansaripar bagged first, second and third position. In instrumental music Kivipu M Zhimomi class-9, GHSS Niuland and Lamtinsat class-9 GHS Molvom bagged first and second prize respectively.

Programme was chaired by project assistant (Samagra) Vitoho Chophy.

(Staff Reporter) Wokha: Kala Utsav competition was held under

the district education office (DEO), Wokha district mission authority Samagra Shiksha (SS) at Pangti Ekhumkho Ki, where various competitions like vocal music, instrumental music, folk dance and painting competition for the government high schools under Wokha was conducted. Five government high schools from different ranges, block and subdivision attended the programme.

According to DIPR report, assistant mission director, Samagra Shiksha state mission authority, Kohima, Chungngam Konyak informed that the winners of the various competitions will represent the district in the state level and further to national levels. Prizes were given in two categories boys and girls, in the vocal music competition, Yanbeni Z. Kithanpvui of GHS Englan was adjudged the winner

in girl’s category while Tsenpen Ngullie of GHS Sungro bagged the first prize. Zuthungo O Kikon and Zuchobeni Yanthan both from GHS Wokha village won the folk dance competition. Nzanthung Kikon and Zuchobeni W. Kikon also both from GHSS Wokha won in the instrumental music category. In the painting competition Rhonthungo Ngullie of GHS Sungro and Nzanti R. Kithan were the winners.

The panels of judges for the different competitions were N. EnibemoYanthan JEO Wokha, supervisor DEO office Wokha Ruthy Kikon and Zuben IA, Wokha. The programme was chaired by Chandemo Patton while vote of thanks was proposed by W. Renponmo, welcome delivered by assistant district co-coordinator Samagra Shiksha Wokha Pichamo Jungio.

Training on floriculture launched in Kiphire KIPHIRE: Livelihood & Enterprise Development Programme (LEDP) implemented by the Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) Tuensang, sponsored by the NABARD launched the first batch of seven-day long training on floriculture on October 14.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Shisarenla Aier subject matter specialist (Horticulture) KVK, Tuensang imparted knowledge on management and raising of nursery. Analyzing on floriculture in Nagaland she highlighted on weakness, strength and opportunities for acceleration of floriculture in Nagaland.

Thungti Chang coordinator (ECS) Tuensang, delivered the keynote address and encouraged the women folk to fully utilize the training to have a sustainable livelihood through floriculture industry. A total of 30 group members from different

Mokokchung: In Mokokchung, the programme was conducted at Changtongya on October 15. Assistant mission director SMA Samagra Shiksha Nagaland Kelhikha Kenye gave the introductory address of the competition.

The programme was organized by the district mission authority Samagra Shiksha Mokokchung. In vocal music, Zululemla from GHSS Tuli and Alemmeren from RC Chiten Jamir Memorial School Changtongya won in girls and boys category.

In instrumental music, Temsupokla from RC Chiten Jamir Memorial School Changtongya and Tsunren Walling GHSS Tuli won the competition. In dance competition, Moanenla representing RC Chiten Jamir Memorial School and Anyangba from the same school won the competition and in painting competi-

tion, Sentikumla Jamir from GHSS Tuli and Usepyanger from GHSS Tuli emerged as winners. Winners will represent the district in the state level competition in boys and girls category to be held on October 29.

Pfutsero: In Pfutsero, deputy mission director SMA Samagra Shiksha, Timothy Thong, in his keynote address, said the work was taken up by the erstwhile programme RMSA and now Samagra Shiksha, and it recognizes the importance of aesthetic and artistic experiences for secondary students. Programme was chaired by Khrotelo Elah, coordinator EBRC, Pfutsero. Judges were Khrowutso Letro, director, Jubal Centre of Music and Arts; Anüri L Nyenu, bachelor of Performing Arts (Major) and Sehuto Mero, self-taught artist and painter.

news in Brief DHD issues emergency services numbers: District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) has issued emergency services numbers as follows: emergency room – 03862-226041 (landline) & 08794490031, 09366013602 (mobile) and M&G/labour room – 03862-226042 (landline).

NSTCC home crusade; general meeting: NST Colony Council (NSTCC) Ward-1 Dimapur has informed that “home crusade” would be held from October 18-20 at 4 p.m. at NST Colony. All residents and neighbours have been invited to the crusade. The council has also convened a general meeting on October 18, 8 a.m. behind City Tower Hotel building.

Corrigendum: Apropos to news item published on October 12 under the caption “International Girl child day celebrated across Nagaland”, the name mentioned under Kiphire district should be read as Chumtila of Eastern Christian School Kiphire and not as rendered.

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Relief assistance for victims

Women SHGs with KVK Tuensang official during the training.

SHGs participated on the first day. This training will include both theory and practical.

The skill upgradation training is provided in batches of 25-30 members and covers agri & allied activities as well as rural

off-farm sector activities.

LEDP will not only facilitate promotion of sustainable livelihoods but also derive full advantage from promotional assistance.

NABARD will provide grant support for skill upgradation programmes, es-

tablishment of demonstration unit and need based critical infrastructure.

Through this programme another 120 progressive pig rarer of SHG’s members will be covered for the next 4 batches of 30 members in each batch.

DIMAPUR: DC Dimapur and chairman DDMA, Kevekha Kevin Zehol has informed that the relief distribution in Dimapur district for beneficiaries applied through Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department , will commence from October 21 at their respective Sub-Divisional offices (Dimapur Sadar, Medziphema, Chumukedima and Niuland) DDMA cell during office hour. The list of beneficiaries has been displayed at DDMA cell, DC Office Dimapur. Therefore, beneficiaries in the approved list have been informed to submit their photocopy of Aadhar card and two recent passports while claiming the relief.

Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas Dimapur Police crime report Teacher training workshop held in Mon and SHG mela held at Pfutsero DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police apprehended one extortionist namely Limathung Tungoe (42 years) of Yamhon village, PO/PS Bhandari, Wokha, P/Add Senjum village, Dimapur from New Market area on October 14. According to Police/PRO, on frisking/ checking, 38 (thirty-eight) numbers of NSCN(U) work permit ID card and cash Rs.850/- was recovered/ seized from his possession.

In this connection a case has been registered at West Police Station Dimapur.

On October 15, Dimapur Police arrested two persons from Eros Lane Dimapur on charges of stealing money. The two arrested accused were iden-

tified as Mukesh Kumar Singh (40 years) son of late Druv Narayan Singh of Chandpared village, District Motihari, Bihar and Chunchun Kumar Sahani (24 years) son of Surender Sahani of Chandparsa village, District- Mutihari, PS- Kesaria, Bihar. In this connection a case has been registered at East Police Station Dimapur.

On October 14, one vehicle (Wagon-R) B/Regd No. AS01JC3292, Ch/No. MA3EWDES00D39133, E/No. K10BN4947845 was seized after it was found abandoned in Burma Camp.

In this regard, an FIR along with the seized vehicle has been lodged at East PS for further investigation.

KSON condole demise of Ex-IBM

SDO (C) Pfutsero, Diana Patton speaking at the celebration at Pfutsero town on October 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Women Welfare Society (CWWS) organised celebration of Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas and district level farmers and SHG mela with Atou Kapfo PS to minister Planning & Coordination, Land revenue, Parliamentary Affairs as special guest at Sports Complex, Pfutsero town on October 15.

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According to DIPR report, speaking at the celebration, SDO Civil Pfutsero, Diana Patton said that the participation of the farmers at the celebration reflects the hard work put in by the farmer community in Phek district. She said that the development can take many forms, whereby she said that they must understand market demand and supply and

analyze to fulfill demands in the market. She said that the goal should be to make Nagaland a producing state which will depend on the farmers. Altogether 31 villages and 98 SHGs participated in the celebration.

Invocation was said by Rev. Dr. Dingu Kenye, president CBCC, welcome address by Vechulo-u Kanuo, executive director, CWWS.

DIMAPUR: Kuki Students Organisation Nagaland (KSON) has expressed heartfelt condolences over the sudden demise of Sahlutah Pu Lutjakai Kuki, Ex-IBM of Nagaland at Zion Hospital, Dimapur on October 13.

A condolence note from KSON media cell Seiminngnam stated that, Kukis of Nagaland are bereft of a great leader, and it will be hard for the people to find a person who can fill the shoe of a leader of his stature.

KSON stated that he was one of the Interim Body Member of Nagaland representing the Kukis in 1961-63 and one of the pioneer members of the creation of full-fledged statehood call Nagaland. KSON stated that “His dedication and self-sacrifice in the service of his people remains etched in the mind of every person who has ever got the opportunity to know him.” KSON also expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved family, and pray that they may find solace and consolation in the knowledge that their family has given a great leader who will never be forgotten.

Trainees with resource person and DC Mon at teacher training workshop. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Royal Society of Chemistry, Yusuf Hamied Inspirational Science programme in collaboration with Mon district administration conducted teacher training workshop from October 11 to 15 at Resource Centre, DRDA Mon. According to DIPR report, resource person of the workshop was Jaya P. Swaminathan, teacher developer, Royal Society of Chemistry. The resource

person used topics from chemistry to demonstrate different teaching techniques that can be used in the classroom.

Yusuf Hamied Inspirational Science programme is a professional development course for science teachers in India.

It has been developed by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, which is a non-profit organisation, engaged in advancing chemistry and chemis-

try education. As part of this programme, the RSC Teacher Developers are conducting workshops at Mon for science teachers.

DC Mon, Thavaseelan K, gave away the certificates to all the trainees during the short programme.

More than 60 science teachers from both private schools as well as government schools under Mon district attended the workshop which was divided into two badges.

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WEATHER FORECAST October 16

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Max Min

Agartala Partly sunny with a shower

32 23

Aizawl

A couple of afternoon showers 26 18

Guwahati Partly sunny, showers around 31 22 Imphal

A shower and t-storm around

27 18

Itanagar

Not as warm

27 18

Shillong

A couple of afternoon showers 22 14

Kohima

A couple of morning t-showers 23 15

Dimapur

A morning thunderstorm or two 29 20

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A morning t-storm in spots

Tuensang Cooler with a stray t-shower Wokha

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Principal secretary Industries & Commerce Lithrongla G Chishi speaking at the workshop on October 15. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Skill India in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation organised a one day workshop on “Strengthening skill and entrepreneurship landscape in Nagaland” at De Oriental Grande Kohima on October 15.

According to DIPR report, principal secretary Industries & Commerce, Lithrongla G Chishi chairing the workshop said that the various policies of the Government of India in not only to develop the northeast but to be at par with the rest of the country and the act east and look east policies can

be integrated together to take the northeast and the nation forward.

D i r e c t o r E m p l oy ment, Skill Development& Entrepreneurship, Asangla Ao said that this is the first of its kind of workshop held in Nagaland and that through such flagship skill development programme many youths from northeast are being skilled across multiple sectors.

A g r i c u l t u r e S S C, Nirod Chakravarty speaking on the way forward said that government’s vision is to improve the quality of life of the rural population, to widen em-

Pathetic condition of sanitation facility at GHSS Thangjam

DC Tuensang along with officers and staff of GHSS Thangjam visiting the toilet site.

KIPHIRE: Nagaland is set to be declared as ODF state whereas the sanitation and drainage condition of GHSS Thangjam under Tuensang is in a pathetic condition where urine, thereby defeating the pur-

pose of ODF movement in Nagaland.

A press release from SMDC stated that, the present toilet capacity was not in a position to accommodate more than 650 students in the said

school. Under such extreme condition the students are compelled to use the toilet posing a serious health hazard and also polluting the surrounding environment.

In the light of this condition, the SMDC urgently appeal to expand and renovate a toilet facility of this school. A minimum of 8 toilets for both boys and girls was of utmost necessity to meet the requirements of the students.

Deputy commissionercum-chairman school management board, Tuensang Mohammad Ali Shihab along with two EACs visited GHSS Thangjam Tuensang and had a brief interaction with the students of classes 10 and 11 ( Arts). DC also held a brief meeting with the teaching faculty and inspected the surrounding of the school. During the course of inspection, the authority found the toilet facility in the school to be in pathetic state. Consequently, the DC assured full assistance and support for the renovation and additional toilet construction from his end.

this modern world by art.

Fisheries department presented on prospective on our-dated fish and culture and branding in this modern world.

Veterinary & Animal Husbandry briefed on the topic perspective of key livelihood skill requirement on household activity. Kohima Village Youth Organisation also spoke on the topic on inspiration and demonstrations of possibilities of green revolution and preserving traditional community skill augmenting to the contemporary market was presented by Zynorique initiative Kohima. Emporium Skill Training Institute presented an insight on market acquisition and skill gap.

CEO Food processing SSC Marwah, CEO Handcrafts SSC Krishan, CEO Textile SSC Textile JV Rao and Agriculture SSC Nirod Chakravarty from sector skill councils (SSCs) spoke on ecosystem and convergence.

Head Skill Saathi NSDC, Dr Archana Singh highlighted the overview on strengthening skill and entrepreneurship landscape in Nagaland and moderated the discussion session.

RCH health camp held at N Longidang

Awareness programme held on entrepreneurship

DIMAPUR: District health society (DHS) Wokha organised RCH health camp at N Longidang village on October 15.

A press release from CMO office district media officer Chothanu stated that addressing the beneficiaries, Dr. C. W. Tungoe, CMO Wokha emphasized on the importance of undergoing regular health checkup. He also informed the beneficiaries to avail Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY scheme.

The health talks on importance of using iodine salt and RBSK were given by MOs. More than 161 beneficiaries avail free health check up, lab test on blood sugar, Haemoglobin, malaria and 11 copper T insertions were done. Other activities such as free distribution of medicines and distribution of information education communication materials on breastfeeding, immunization, NCD and pregnancy care were also carried out. Longtsuman, village chairman thanked the medical department for organising the camp. DIO, Deputy CMO, ZLO, MOs and staff of medical department were present during the health camp.

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prog ramme executive, directorate general, AIR New Delhi, Dr. Wüngtei Büchem, Vice Chancellor’s Indian PhD Post-Doc Fellow, University of Sheffield, UK and P. Angbhen, women secretary PBCA were the speakers. They spoke about women, family spirituality and social responsibility.

Creative recycling & plastic replacement competition stalls and hands on demo were inaugurated

by A. Asangla Nganlang and M. Nyahthei Pangnyü inaugurated the exhibition and sales stalls. They both exhorted the Phom women folks to stand in unity and to contribute towards building a better

Mega multi specialty health camp held at CHC Pfutsero

ployment opportunities, increase income of farmers for better livelihood, value addition through agro processing and agribusiness and exploit potential organic Farming.

North East Initiative D eve l o p m e n t A ge n c y (NEIDA) representative, Sentimongla Ao presented a power point on the outlook on key policies on skill and enterprise development in the state and how they address Nagaland youth and change requirement.

Viewpoint on promoting new age Agri- entrepreneurship culture was presented by Agriculture department.

Horticulture department presented a perspective on skill requirement for agriculture. Perspective on employment trends in tourism sectors and other sectors including absorption from traditional livelihoods by Tourism department.

Industries & Commerce department, Nagaland shared their perspective on strengthening cooperation among various stakeholders. Art and Culture department also gave a power point on preserving the arts and culture and branding in

PBCA women department organises conference

DIMAPUR: Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) women department conducted three-day women conference from October 11 to 13 under the theme, “Phenomenal women”.

A press release from PBCA women secretary, P. Angbhen Phom stated that, M. Hongla Phom,

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family and society.

More than one thousand five hundred Phom women attended the conference. PBCA women department conveyed gratitude to the churches, special guests, Phom women officers, Phom officers wives and well-wishers for their generous contribution.

Patients waiting for health check up during the health camp.

DIMAPUR: Mega multi specialty health camp under aegis of Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (DH & FW), Nagaland in collaboration with the Kalos Society Pfutsero organized two-day health camp on October 11 to 12 at community health centre (CHC), Pfutsero.

Kalos Society in a press release stated that a total number of 1006 patients were registered. Besides general checkup and consultations, 26 patients have undergone surgery with 3 major and 23 minor surger-

ies. Free medicines were distributed to the patients provided by the Medical department and Kalos Society’s Generic Pharmacy.

A team led by Dr. VikiyieLosou, (surgeon) principal director DH & FW and different specialists from Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) Dr. Sedengulie Nagi (paediatric surgeon), Dr. N Azo Louis Kharutso (obst & gynae), Dr. Imti (medicine), Dr. Zhimatho Nyusou (ENT), Dr. Tewekhro Losou (clinical cardiologist), Dr. Khrieminuo Koza (paediatri-

cian), Dr. Wemeri Khutso (anaesthetist) MO CHC Wokha and five technicians rendered their valuable services.

Besides Doctors from Kohima, Dr. Lhishelo Tsuhah SMO CHC Pfutsero and his team Dr. Tikiye Kez, Dr. Bentilo Kath, Dr. Ketukhrie (dentist), Wele-u Khalo, (ophthalmic assistant) and staff, Dr. Aneile (dentist) MO CHC Chozuba, Dr. Shevo Hesuh MO PHC Porba and Dr. Kulo MO PHC Kikruma actively rendered their valuable services.

Participants with resource person and others at the awareness programme.

D I M A P U R : O n e - d ay awareness programme on entrepreneurship was organized by STINERTFC, Nagaland Centre, NU: SASRD at Phek town council hall with Welhikhro Mero, branch manager, EACATOL, Phek as the resource person.

A press release from NU: SASRD stated that, overview of STINER- its aims and objectives was presented by Andrew

Lalthawmliana, project assistant, STINER-TFC, Nagaland Centre.

During technical session resource person spoke on “introduction and scope of entrepreneurship”, “do(s) and don’t(s) in entrepreneurship” and “role and importance of entrepreneurs in society upliftment”.

He talked about the present scenario of jobs in Nagaland where only 1

out of every 8 individual has a chance of securing a government job. He encouraged the participants to be risk takers and to be positive and creative. He advised the participants interested in taking up an enterprise to start small, never give up, to choose an enterprise that one was skilled at and to keep learning. Razoukhruyi Dozo, proprietor, Bamboo Grove Restaurant and Chetezo

Akami, gen. secy., PCCI gave short motivational talks.

A total of 59 participants attended the programme which included Kelvin Khamo, HEA, Horti, entrepreneurs from Phek, members of PCCI, yo u t h m e m b e r s f r o m PTYS, SHG members and students from Skill Academy, Phek. Vepoto Ringa, ATM, ATMA chaired the programme.

Orientation programme for healthcare providers DIMAPUR: Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Nagaland branch in collaboration with Human Rights Law Network, Nagaland unit and Urban Primary Health Centre, Seikhazou organised an orientation programme for health care providers with resource advocate Neiteo Koza, state coordinator, HRLN as resource person on October 15.

A press release from FPAI Nagaland branch programme officer, Akangkokla Namo stated that, Neiteo Koza gave an overview of the POCSO Act and pointed out the role of medical & health professionals. She mentioned that whenever a victim is brought in the hospital or health facilities he/she should be provided medical care and examined by a registered health practitioner only before the presence of her parent/ guardian or any other person in whom the child has trust and confidence. She also pointed that no medical practitioner, hospital or other medical facility centre rendering emergency care

to the child shall demand any legal or magisterial or other documentation as a pre-requisite to rendering such care.

With regard to the provisions of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTPA), she highlighted that termination of pregnancy can be conducted by a registered medical practitioner only subject to conditions. She also pointed out that sex determination of foetus is a punishable offence and that no genetic centre or genetic lab or genetic clinic should conduct pre-natal diagnostic techniques for the purpose of determining the gender of the foetus.

Dr. Bilva Yalie, MO, UPHC also pointed out the need of strengthening adolescent reproductive sexual health care and to create more awareness.

Ville Rhetso, counsellor FPAI laid emphasis on the importance of the roles of healthcare providers and equipping oneself for effective implementations of POCSO, MTP and PNDT Act. K Y M C

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Chamling demands PR in Sikkim

G angto k , O c t 1 5 (PTI): Alleging that the law and order situation in bypoll-bound Sikkim has broken down, former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling on Tuesday demanded that President’s Rule be imposed in the border state.

The law and order situation has “broken down” under the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) government headed by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, Chamling told reporters here.

“There have been instances where the ruling party has unleashed political violence against its rivals, particularly in bypoll-bound Poklok-Kamrang Assembly constituency where the chief minister is a candidate,” Chamling, the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) supremo, said.

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stance in which people are fearful of further violence by goons of the ruling party in the run-up to the bypolls, President’s Rule be imposed in the state to restore people’s faith in democracy.

Chamling accused Tamang of instigating violence against the SDF workers to prevent them from campaigning for party candidate Moses Rai in the seat.

“Sikkim had never earlier witnessed political violence against leaders and workers of opposition

parties,” he said.

Chamling, who ruled the state for 25 years at a stretch, alleged that the SKM was bringing a culture of political violence which he said could “weaken the political fabric of Sikkim”.

Bypolls will be held in three Assembly constituencies in the state -- PoklokKamrang, Martam-Rumtek and Gangtok -- on October 21.

A total of 15 candidates, including Tamang and former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia, are in the fray.

The chief minister is at present not a member of the Sikkim Assembly.

He was barred by law from contesting elections for six years after being convicted for graft.

The Election Commission had last month reduced the chief minister’s disqualification period by almost

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five years, enabling him to contest the bypolls.

The by-elections were necessitated as Chamling, D T Lepcha (earlier with SDF and now in BJP) and Kunga Nima Lepcha (SKM) had vacated PoklokKamrang, Martam-Rumtek and Gangtok constituencies respectively after winning from two seats each in the Assembly elections held earlier this year.

Martam-Rumtek and Gangtok Assembly seats are reserved for indigenous tribal communities Bhutia and Lepcha while Poklok Kamrang is a general seat.

The SKM and the BJP have forged an electoral alliance to contest the byelections.

The saffron party will contest from Gangtok and Martam-Rumtek, while the ruling party will field its candidate from PoklokKamrang.

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1 killed in factional clash in Manipur Correspondent

IMPHAL, Oct 15: One person was killed and two were wounded in a gun battle between two factions of Zeliagrong United Front (ZUF) in Noney district on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.

One group was led by Jenchui Kamei and the other

by Sinthuingam Kamson.

Police identified the killed cadre as Abuan Puimei of Puichi (Oktan) village of Tamenglong district. The injured cadres were identified as Santosh and Thomas of Rangjang (Ngariyang) village of Noney district.

The firing lasted for some minutes, until both sides retreated from the place, said police.

A combined force of police and troops of Assam Rifles launched a massive operation. However, there was no report of rounding up any suspect.

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IMPHAL, Oct 15: Twin general strikes protesting Manipur’s merger with Indian union largely paralysed normal life in Manipur on Tuesday, with all modes of transport cancelled and government offices witnessed lean attendance.

Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) of KCP, PREPAK, RPF and UNLF gave a12-hour general strike while a separate 18-hour total shutdown call was given

by Alliance of Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK), an alliance of KYKL and KCP. They imposed the general strikes to mark a protest against India’s “annexation” of Manipur which CorCom observed as “National Black Day” and ASUK as “Dark Day. It was on October 15 that Manipur was merged to the Indian union after signing the infamous ‘Merger Agreement’ in 1949.

The general strikes severely hit normal life across the valley districts even though it has little impact in the hill districts.

No untoward incident was reported during the strike hours. However, a tight security measure was put up in Imphal and sensitive areas in the outskirt of the state capital city.

Inter-state and interdistrict buses remained off the roads fearing backlash

from the rebels. The strike largely effected in remote areas of four valley districts of Thoubal, Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur where even small shops in the villages remained close for the day. No shop was ready to open despite pres-

ence of police and security forces at sensitive locations, reports culled out from various places added.

Markets, banks, business centres as well as oil pumps in Imphal and other valley district headquarters remained closed.

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Cong didn’t support BJP on CAB: Sarma Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS): Launching another attack on the Congress, Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that while the party is now showing sympathy towards those left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), it, however, did not support the BJP-led government in Assam when the latter tried to get the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 passed in Parliament.

Sarma was speaking at a public rally at the Bengali Hindu community-dominated Ratabari assembly constituency in Assam’s Barak Valley. The Minister was campaigning for Bijoy Malakar, the BJP candidate for the October 21 bypoll.

“Let the Congress leaders now say that it will support the Citizenship Amendment Bill. The Congress is now crying for those poor people who are left out of NRC. However, when the

Citizenship Bill was tabled in Parliament, the party did not support the bill,” said Sarma. The Bengali Hindus in Assam, particularly in the Barak Valley, form a substantial portion of over 1.9 million people left out of the NRC published by the government on August 31.

Although the BJP government, in January this year, had failed to get the CAB passed by Parliament, the Centre is currently pursuing the Bill with some modifications. A new updated CAB is likely to be tabled in the forthcoming session of Parliament.

The Bill is aimed at making minority communities such as Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan eligible to apply for Indian citizenship.

“Muslims were killed and frightened during last 15 years of Congress rule in Assam. Fear was cre-

ated among them for the sake of vote. There were riots in Kokrajhar, Udalguri and Mangaldoi. Congress plays the game of dividing Hindus and inciting divisions among the Bodos and Muslims,” Sarma said.

The Minister also said that not a single Muslim was killed in Assam during BJP rule, adding that the saffron party seeks vote on the basis of its development work.

“We seek votes for the providing gas connection, house, Atal Amrit Abhiyian, free CT scan in hospitals and free admission in educational institutions, while Congress seeks votes by creating fear,” he said.

Linking the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front, Sarma said that the former wants to make AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal the Chief Minister of the state. “We are not going to allow Ajmal to be Chief Minister till our last breath,” he added.

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88 Bru families repatriated to Mizoram Agartala/Aizawl, Oct 15 (PTI): A total of 408 people belonging to 88 displaced Bru families staying in six relief camps of Tripura have left for their homeland Mizoram since the repatriation exercise began on October 3, officials said on Tuesday.

A total of 4,447 Bru families, lodged in the relief camps in Tripura, are scheduled to return to the neighbouring state from where they had fled since 1997 following ethnic clashes. The Bru community is among the 21 scheduled tribes in the country. They are scattered across Assam, Mizoram and Tripura.

Sub-divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kanchanpur, Abhedananda Baidya, said 235 Bru people of 45 families have been repatriated.

The repatriation is scheduled to continue till November 30.

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Don’t backstab India: Modi to Cong

New Delhi, Oct 15 (Agencies): Back in Haryana for the second day in a row, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept his campaign pitch focused on national security and took a sharp swipe at Congress leaders who, he said, were spreading ‘rumours’ about the government’s decision to scrap Article 370.

According to Hindustan Times, without naming former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the prime minister, who was addressing a rally in southern Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri, also took an oblique swipe at the Congress leader over his recent foreign trip.

“The entire country is standing with Jammu and Kashmir with this decision (to scrape Article 370). But some Congress leaders are spreading rumours about this decision in the country and abroad,” the prime minister said.

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from wherever you want, say what you want. But please, don’t backstab India that is moving forward,” PM Modi said. The prime minister did not explicitly explain the reference to the south-east Asian countries.

But it is seen a reference to the buzz on social media about Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip abroad.

Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip has come up more than once in the poll campaign by BJP leaders in this election season. Before Rahul started addressing election meetings in Haryana and Maharashtra this week, Home Min-

ister and Bharatiya Janata Party boss Amit Shah had taken potshots at him.

“When elections are being held in Haryana and Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi is on a holiday. I want to tell Rahul Gandhi, you should come to Haryana and tell people whether you support the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir or not,” Amit Shah told an election meeting in Haryana last week.

At Tuesday’s meeting, PM Modi also dared the Congress to announce that it would bring back Article 370 when it comes to power if it was so convinced that the decision to scrap the provision wasn’t in public interest.

PM Modi, who spoke about the steps that his government had taken for exservicemen and defence personnel, told farmers that he had started working on stopping water flowing into Pakistan that rightfully belongs to the people of Haryana and Rajasthan.

“Your water has been going to Pakistan for 70 years. I will bring it for you… I will fight for you,” he told them, asking people to vote for the BJP in the October 21 elections to keep the country secure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally was designed to give its campaign for Babita Phogat a hard push.

Phogat, 29, became a household name after ‘’Dangal’’ (wrestling ring), a film about the struggle of her father and noted wrestling coach Mahavir Singh Phogat to train her and her sister Geeta Phogat, became a runaway hit. PM Modi said daughters of Haryana had proved their mettle in all fields and recalled how he felt proud when Chinese President Xi Jinping told him that he had seen Dangal movie.

“Mahre choree choroon say kam hey ke (Is my daughter any less than my son),” he said in Haryanvi.

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Cong appoints 51 district and city presidents in UP New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): The Congress on Tuesday appointed 51 district and city presidents in Uttar Pradesh, days after it revamped the state unit.

Congress president Sonia Gandhi gave approval to the appointment of the district and city presidents, a statement issued by AICC general secretary organisation K C Venugopal said.

Ramraj Gond, the young tribal leader who facilitated the meeting between the family members of the victims of those killed in a clash in Sonbhadra and Priyanka Gandhi, was made district president of Sonbhadra.

The Congress last week revamped its state unit, appointing Ajay Kumar Lallu as its Uttar Pradesh president, replacing Raj Babbar.

The party also appointed four vice presidents, 12 general secretaries and 24 secretaries.

Chidambaram to be questioned in Tihar; free to arrest him later

New Delhi, Oct 15 (Agencies): Former finance minister P Chidambaram may be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate at Tihar jail after one round of questioning.

According to Hindustan Times, Chidambaram, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the INX Media case on 21 August, has spent 40 days in national capital Delhi’s central prison, Tihar.

The Enforcement Directorate had asked the court for permission to arrest and interrogate Chidambaram the INX Media case. Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar accepted both, but in the reverse format. Kuhar said the agency would first interrogate him and could arrest Chidambaram only if required after questioning him once.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta promptly offered to put Chidambaram through a 20-minute round of questioning in an

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adjacent room at the court complex right away.

“What is the hurry,” the judge shot back, firmly ruling out the request.

Kuhar said the agency had to keep the dignity of the accused in mind and his dignity could not be violated. The ED later told the court that its officials would go to Tihar jail and arrest Chidambaram at Tihar jail tomorrow after explaining, as the court ordered, the reasons for his arrest.

The ED is investigating money laundering charges

linked to the INX Media corruption case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The CBI has alleged irregularities in the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media co-founded by Peter and Indrani Mukherjea to receive overseas investment to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007, when Chidambaram was finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Judges’ vacancies in high courts Sena snubbed as Rane’s MSP merges with BJP on the rise: Law Ministry data

New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): While the Supreme Court is working with its full sanctioned strength, vacancy of judges is on the rise in the 25 high courts of the country, according to latest Law Ministry data.

The figures released by the ministry on October 1 show that the high courts faced a shortage of 420 judges -- the highest till now this year. As on October 1, the high courts were working with 659 judges as compared to the sanctioned strength of 1079.

In September, a total of 414 posts of judges are vacant in the 25 high courts.

Over 43 lakh cases are

pending in the high courts.

The figure was 409 in August and 403 in July, according to the data available in public domain.

A three-member Supreme Court collegium recommends names of candidates for appointment as high court judges. In case of appointments to the Supreme Court, the collegium consists of five top judges of the top court. High court collegiums short list candidates for their respective high courts and send the names to the law ministry.

The ministry, along with background check reports by the Intelligence Bureau, forwards it to the

Supreme Court collegium for a final call.

The government has maintained that appointment of judges in the high courts is a “continuous collaborative process” between the Executive and the Judiciary, as it requires consultation and approval from various constitutional authorities.

Vacancies keep arising on account of retirement, resignation or elevation of judges and increase in judges’ strength. In June, the vacancy position stood at 399, while it was 396 in May. In April, 399 posts of judges were vacant, while the figure was 394 in March.

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Sindhudurg (Maharashtra), Oct 15 (IANS): In a major snub to ally Shiv Sena, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presided over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s long-awaited “merger” with former Chief Minister Narayan Rane’s Maharashtra Swabhiman Party (MSP), here on Tuesday. Rane and his two sons -- BJP candidate from Kankavali Nitesh and former Congress MP Nilesh -- formally joined the ruling party, as the Sena was left fuming.

Going a step further, Fadnavis also addressed an election rally in favour of Nitesh Rane, who was the sitting Congress MLA before he quit the party recently, leaving many red

faces in the Sena which had bitterly opposed the CM’s visit to Kankavali last week.

A massive tug-of-war was witnessed between the two allies over the past few days with the Ranes proclaiming Fadnavis would come to campaign in Kankavali, and th-e Sena’s ministers including Desai dismissing it.

“All eyes were on this (merger) for a long time...

It has finally happened today. There is hardly any competition here... The BJP will benefit hugely with the Ranes... entry to the party,” Fadnavis said, cocking a snook at the Sena which has given a ticket to Satish Sawant and vowed to teach Nitesh Rane a “lesson”.

He said journalists of-

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NSG commandos will be based at Pathankot, close to International Border with Pakistan.

Gurgram, Oct 15 (IANS): In view of recent intelligence inputs about Pakistan-backed terror activities in Punjab such as through arms drops using drones, the National Security Guard (NSG) plans to establish a new functional hub for the elite counter-terrorism force in the vicinity of Amritsar and Pathankot.

The force has also increased its presence in Jammu and Kashmir and a functional hub is already in place there.

NSG Director General S.S. Deswal announced the plans on the occasion of 35th Raising Day of the counterterrorism unit which was raised in 1984, and operates under the Union Home Ministry.

Obser ving that the neighbouring country does not follow the ethics and has been instrumental in continuous terror activities in India, he said: “A new functional hub would be established in the vicinity of Amritsar and Pathankot very soon. Work is in progress. A latest such hub is functional in Srinagar from the last one year.”

“In case of any emergency in Jammu and Kashmir, NSG teams respond to maintain safe and secure environment.”

It is learnt that Centre is in talks with Punjab government to decide a feasible

spot in the vicinity of Amritsar and Pathankot to build the NSG hub.

Deswal also said that the NSG is well-equipped and prepared to handle any adverse situation including terror attacks, from its current six operational centres.

“Each centres have full capability to handle all situations like a terrorist attack, hijacking, and hostage captivity among others,” he said. The NSG, which was first deployed in Kashmir ahead of the Amaranth Yatra in 2018, it increased its strength in the crucial region since then.

“Now a fully functional hub is active in Srinager,” said another NSG official in the know of developments.

“The idea is to reduce distance. We have trained our boys to operate in rural, snow-bound areas of Kashmir as well.”

To a query about abrogation of Article 370, the NSG chief said there is no question about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after scrapping of the article from the state, but it is that “Pakistan is always up to mischief ”.

Asked over NSG’s capabilities to tackle drones which were, last month, used to ferry arms from Pakistan to Punjab, Deswal said: “We have the ability to spot a drone and also to neutralise it.”

ten asked when “Rane Saheb” is joining -- a few day ago Nitesh joined, today Nilesh joined, “Rane Saheb is already a Rajya Sabha Member and also our member,” Fadnavis said amidst a huge round of applause.

The BJP-MSP merger would have a bearing on the political dynamics of the coastal Konkan region which is considered a support base of the Sena.

The aggressive Rane Sr. served as the CM for al-

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most a year during the latter part of Sena-BJP alliance government 1995-1999, and after it lost power to the Congress-NCP, he became the Leader of Opposition.

However, in July 2005, the late Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray expelled him from the party for revolting against Uddhav Thackeray’s authority.

Undaunted, Rane joined the Congress, became a minister for several years, but was consistently sidelined for his claim to the CM’s post or the state party chief, as he was perceived to be a political threat to the Maratha lobbies in both the Congress and NCP.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 310 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

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HIV hydra

mong north eastern states, Mizoram has displaced both Manipur and Nagaland as the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence state. Till a decade back, Mizoram was placed well below Manipur and Nagaland in the high prevalence category. The major cause of the spread of AIDS virus in Mizoram is attributed to the sexual transmission which stands at 67.21 per cent, with over 1 per cent being blamed for transmission through homosexuality. This is followed by infected needles shared by drug users which led to 28.12% HIV positive cases. Mizoram has on an average, nine positive cases of HIV/AIDS reported in a day. Data compiled by the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) show that 67.21% of the positive cases from 2006 to March 2019 have been transmitted sexually, 1.03% of the transmission route being homosexual. According to a government source in Mizoram, analysis of the HIV positive cases confirmed at the testing centres show that people in the age group of 25-34 years are the most vulnerable in Mizoram followed by those in the age brackets of 35-49 years and 15-24 years. Over the years, new HIV infections have been reported in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in 2017, in spite of an overall decline in HIV infection in the country, according to a National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) report. The report states that Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram have a high rate of annual new HIV infection trend states (between 2010-17) each reported an increase of 37, 10 and 18 per cent respectively. Women constituted a significant proportion both in terms of AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections. Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland were accounted as states with adult (15-49 years) HIV prevalence above the national average. Mizoram, Manipur and Nagaland each reported 2.04, 1.43 and 1.15 per cent respectively. Assam reported 1,387 new HIV infections in 2017 with a staggering 37 per cent increase, accounting for 41 per cent of new HIV infections among women. Meghalaya state reported 191 new HIV infections in 2017 with a 10 per cent increase and 42 per cent new HIV infections among women.

In Mizoram, there were 1,503 new HIV infections in 2017 there was a 30 per cent decline in AIDS-related deaths. There was an 18 per cent increase in new HIV infections trend with women accounting for 42 per cent of new HIV infection. Arunachal Pradesh has reported a 65 per cent increase in new HIV infections in 2017 with 76 new HIV infections, with 39 per cent of new HIV infections among women. Annual new HIV infections are increasing in three states of the north-east region- Assam, Mizoram and Meghalaya and also in Uttarakhand, while in Nagaland, Manipur, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Jammu & Kashmir decline is less than 10% in last 7 years. There are still some grey areas regarding control of HIV and its spread. The awareness campaigns have long ceased to be the primary tools. The secondary tool such as Antiretroviral Therapy (ART ) which is considered as a must for HIV/AIDs is not widely available in many states. The central funding for treatment is also another issue with many states and it has been blamed for rising deaths in some states. Unless ART and other necessary treatment facilities are made available, HIV/AIDS will continue to spread at alarming rate.

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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Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.

~ Malala Yousafzai

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

Post-mortem

Claiming Our Promised Land of Abundant Wealth

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ased on studies reported by the Nagaland State Mineral Development Corporation (NSMDC) as well as central agencies such as the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the State of Nagaland is richly endowed with various mineral resources. More specifically, the State has an estimated reserve of 500 million tonnes of petroleum and natural gas along the Nagaland-Assam border in the northwest. As for coal, it has an inferred reserve of 317 million tonnes in parts of Tuensang, Wokha, Longleng, and Mokokchung districts. Coming to limestone, the State has around 111.07 million tonnes at Nimi alone in Tuensang district. More limestone deposits are also obtainable at Wazeho and Satuza in Phek district. Additionally, marble and decorative stones are available in certain Pochury areas.

Other important minerals discovered in Nagaland include magnetite (5 million tonnes), cobalt (5 million tonnes) nickel ore (5 million tonnes), iron ore

(5280 tonnes), copper, zinc, chromium, and platinum.

Not only that, according to Naresh C. Ghose, a top Indian geochemist, gold in its pure form as well as goldsilver alloy can be found near Sutsu in Phek district.

He further observed that sediments between the Tizü River gorge and the Lacham Lake which form part of the ophiolite belt (3 km long, 5 km wide) has a prospect of secondary gold material. Lastly, the ophiolite rocks of the State, according to an IndoGerman study published in 2017, may potentially hold microdiamonds.

By no means are these the only mineral and natural resources the Naga people are blessed with. Far from it! As more geological researches and mineral explorations are conducted, one can expect that many of the mineral deposits and natural resources found in Nagaland State will also be available in other Nagainhabited areas of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur as all these places share the same contiguous geological make-up, more or less. Even for the possibility of oil deposits

in Manipur, the Jubiliant Oil and Gas Private Limited (JOGPL) of India conducted an exploration in 2010 and confirmed a possible oil reserve ranging from 380 billion cubic feet to 1.43 trillion cubic feet, especially in the hill areas of Jiribam, Tamenglong and Churachandpur districts.

As for the other half of the Naga homeland which falls within Myanmar, one must still await full scale exploration. But one thing is for certain: that side of the land is more fertile and possibly even more mineral rich as it sits on the Indo-Burman Range running south from the Himalayas to the coast, with the tectonic Indian plate pressing against the Burma microplate, thereby potentially fostering the formation of petroleum basins and minerals.

Hence, it is not surprising that these areas seem to have a lot of serpentinite peridotites, pillow basalts, limestones, coal, chromite, nickel, gems, jade, rubies, gold, and platinum (e.g., this writer possesses some samples in his collection).

The forests which cov-

The first day at Hebron

ers over 80 percent of the total Naga homeland represent another invaluable natural resource in this era of global warming. As it is, the entire Naga homeland is also a home to many species of animals, insects, and birds. Its rich biodiversity includes herbal, medicinal, and aromatic plants that could yield huge economic benefits. As a land of mountains, valleys, and rivers, Nagalim has the potential to provide the cleanest water and freshest air for the consumption of the densely populated southeast Asian countries.

In addition, its colorfully vibrant culture and beautiful climate offer a unique potential to become one of the world’s top tourist destinations.

In view of these abundant resources – all kinds of minerals, oil and natural gas, huge forests with its flora and fauna, fresh air and countless water sources, year-round pleasant climate – the Nagas are literally sitting on top of buried treasures and being surrounded by nature at its best.

So, what are the economic potentials of all these

resources for the Nagas?

First, the revenue which could be generated from the mineral deposits as well as oil and natural gas could possibly make Nagalim to be one of the richest countries in the world. Second, Nagalim has the potential to become a top touristhotspot in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. Third, as a land located between India and China, an independent Nagalim can develop her own Look East Policy as well as Look West Policy and reap maximum economic benefits through international trade and commerce.

Fourth, an economically strong Naga nation can easily attract non-Naga experts and hire cheap laborers to help build a world-class Naga nation.

What, then, is keeping the Nagas from standing on their own feet? What is stopping them from becoming economically prosperous? Certainly, it is not the lack of resources. If that’s not it, then what? Is their economic backwardness due to lack of political freedom? Yes, that is it!

For once, they should learn something from the Arabs

of the Middle East, who have become extremely rich and their nations very wealthy within a short span of time … all because they have oil and natural gas.

Most Arab people are not very educated, but just because they are in control of their own resources as sovereign nations, they are able to reap the benefits of all their natural resources and enjoy them. Similarly, the Nagas could enjoy the maximum benefits from their own resources if they learn to exercise full control over them. Or else, any more powerful nation could easily exercise political control over their land, steal all their resources, and reduce them to a status of mere hired servants.

To conclude with an analogy from the Bible, the Nagas, like the children of Israel, can still choose unbelief and rebellion and continue wandering in their “wilderness” or they can claim their God-given land, like Joshua and Caleb did by faith, saying, “The land is…exceedingly good…a land flowing with milk and honey, and [He] will give it to us.”

Mazie Nakhro

Plastic menace to the ocean

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amallapuram is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake in Tamil Nadu shot to fame with the summit between Modi and Jinping on October 11-12. It is known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. Its scenic and beautiful beach has captivated Modi very much.

Sadly, what greeted him on Saturday morning on the beach outside the Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort and Spa where Modi had a plogging was plastic wastes. The beach had so many plastic wastes including plastic bottles literally littered. Walking bare foot along the sea shore, Modi collected all those plastic wastes and disposed. Later, on Twitter, he released a three-minute video, which showed him collecting the waste as he walked barefoot on the sand; and urged the people to ensure that the public places are clean and tidy.

This act of Modi has indeed given a fillip to the efforts of a plastic-free environment across India in particular and the world in general. Upto 80% of all litter in our ocean is made of plastic.

At the rate at which we are dumping items such as plastic bottles, bags, cups, and straws after a single use, by 2050, we will have more plastic in the oceans than fish. Plastics comprise 90% of all marine debris, with single-use food and beverage containers being one of the

most common items found in studies.

Plastic debris in the ocean varies greatly in size, from tiny micro plastics that are invisible to thenaked eye to large pieces of plastic debris, such as discarded fishing gear, which can extend for meters or in some cases evenkilometres. Plastics are photodegradable –meaning that they break up into smaller and smaller pieces when exposed to sunlight. Because the temperature they are exposed to in the ocean is much lower than that on land, the breakdown process takes much longer in the marine environment. But while plastic debris is slowly breaking up in the ocean, more and more plastic is being tossed or washed into the sea at arate far faster than what is breaking up.

Consequently, there is a lot of plastic in the ocean-it comes in all shapes, forms, and sizes, and is found floating on the surface, suspended in the water column or littering the ocean floor, and eventually washes up on beaches around the world, wreaking havoc with marine life in all these ecosystems.

We all are yet to wake up to the most hazardous effects of plastic littered in the sea, and the timely act of our Prime Minister on the Mamallapuram beach picking up plastic wastes is a right step towards a plastic-free world. It has indeed highlighted the need of our involvement too in making our environment plastic-free.

T K Nandanan, Kochi

“We have heard what you that since he was not the fi- that it shall have authority have put across to GoI but nal authority it would be put over education and development which are two main we would also like to hear across to the higher ups. what GoI told ?” posed Mr. On this ice breaking , departments for any nation Niketu Iralu after listening to tense and sunny day of dec- to progress. This creates big the President, Vice President, laration of competencies most doubt on its role over the General Secretary and VS of the relevant departments Tatar Hoho.

Another other contenAtem. On 21st September and ministries were touched 19, I attended the meeting on, starting from governance, tious issue is that, it shall at Hebron as an uninvited security, funding pattern, law, have only two party system. delegate accompanying some- language, education, medi- No Indian National Political one. I hereby share some cal, engineering, trade and Parties will be allowed but competencies revealed that commerce, forests, mines, at the same time mentions day and reservation on some minerals, cultural, tourism, that, Member of Parliament points thereof. As no one sports , postal and telecom- (MP) will be increased and was allowed mobile phones munications, taxation, cus- they shall represent Nagas to nor recording gadgets, the toms, judiciary, religion, the Indian parliament ! Is this four hours discussion was political party system, Naga possible for India to accept?

Assuming that only two scribbled hurriedly and most commission, Naga Peoples of the points shared was day, land acquisition and parties will contest, it is undoubtedly clear that the group stored in my poor retention lease, integration et al. brain cells, therefore, there The issue of integration bringing this system will be could be missing parts here of all Naga areas is bargained one party. What will the other and there but here it goes . for now and said that it will party be ? The party that fights My first observation was be pursued politically through against the first, which will be that all the three top leaders democratic process, which battered as anti-Naga and will had personal bodyguards and means that the long cherished face the threat of the barrel ! by virtue of status the Presi- dream of Nagas may not see Is this practically possible to dent’s bodyguard should be the light of day , a repeat of bring justice and equality to of higher rank but it was not the infamous 16 point agree- Nagas ?

The other thing that inso , the PSO of the General ment which also mentioned trigued me is the funding of Secretary/Ato Kilonser was of the same! higher. Was it because the secThe one and most un- the shared sovereign nation! retary also holds home affairs reasonable and improper I for one don’t know how or or is this a special protocol of utterance made that day was, what it will be called..... a NSCN (IM) ?

“Nagaland will cease to ex- nation or state , as initially n c l e M K i k o n love and care extended death. It is very rare to From the big crowd of a ist”. How on earth can that it is said that Nagaland state had good friends way beyond his children have living testimonies hundred or more, the leader happen when there is no shall cease to exist , but all of all ages across and grandchildren, and like his in our society of the program called Mr. KK mention of total sovereignty ! funding for development and Sema, the most vocal Naga How can Nagas of Nagaland establishing of security forces churches, cultures and even touched the lives today. How I wish our soorator and writer and two part our land like a prostitute etc etc is literally at the faiths; and I am privi- of many of us who were ciety learn to honour such others on stage to read out the for all to abuse ; when there mercy of Indian government leged to be one of them. blessed to be friends of men of integrity while Framework Agreement (FA) is no integration of other , yet the group says that all Uncle Kikon’s youngest his children. I will cherish they are still alive and not son Bithungo Kikon is the many hours he spent only after they are gone. for the gathering. Mr. KK Naga areas but those areas governance except external my classmate and good with me sharing his many He was such a great cook Sema read the FA verbatim will enjoy autonomous status threat shall not be interfered friend. Uncle Kikon was testimonies and his clear too. I will miss and cherslowly and clearly for all to lis- under the protection of PAN ! Will the GoI be so kind diagnosed with cancer at vision to transform our ish his special fruit juice, to give us everything for free ten rightly. The FA is a broad Naga Hoho !!!

50 and doctors were said society by providing God pickles and various local and comprehensive agreeAnother strong reserva- and get nothing in return ? We to have given him only a fearing education. delicacies which he generment that stated the unique tion I have is the nomenclature deserve everything as package limited time to live then.

Today, I wish my ously prepares every time history of Nagas and that called, “People’s Government but in gratitude give nothing But he pleaded unto God friend Bithungo Kikon we visit him. On behalf of both parties understood the of Nagaland”. This is nothing in return ? Will it not be the for 15 more years and God and his family God’s best the younger generation, intricacies of each other , that short of the People’s Republic joke of 21st century?

Almighty graciously ex- blessings as he continue we salute you Uncle. May Going by the latest devel- tended his life by 35 more to nurture and grow the God Almighty grant us it is a mutual understanding of China which follows the recognizing that sovereignty Red Book of communism. opments and the deadlock to years. Uncle altogether vision and legacy uncle the grace to follow your footsteps as you followed lies with the people and it will Are Nagas willing to be under proceed further and the way lived for 85 years and I am Kikon had left behind.

We, the younger gen- Christ. Rest in peace at be a shared sovereignty based communism ? Our very own Th. Muivah points and shakes blessed to have known him on competencies for which villages are most democratic his index finger to the gather- for the last 28 years. What eration will look up to Home Uncle! To God be further details will be worked in nature ! Now, are we ready ing to know our history, that a great testimony in our Uncle Kikon as a great the glory! I remain your out . Therefore the FA is a to accept such a new culture, he is not signing without the times.Uncle Kikon was a role model, who kept his beloved friend and fan broad based understanding alien to us ? And it is still above mentioned competen- mentor and like a father to integrity, honesty and Uncle!

Colo Mero of the two entities that gave more baffling to reason that cies, “come what may” , it many of us. His abundant Christian testimony till left me dumb and foolish to provisions for further such a proposal is placed on talk and discussion. Go- the table of the world’s largest reason what the two negotiating by the genuineness of the democratic country to accede ing groups were talking about FA, I kept wondering why and consent to communist all these 22 years ! The latest this agreement was not dis- form of governance ? I don’t contention and stumbling Sir, closed to Nagas for so long ever think India with such a block now is said to be the I am writing to share my feeble thoughts on the biggest problem in our ? This has infact created the strong mandated parliament ‘flag and constitution’ which I state, Nagaland. We say that the government is fraudulent, but is it really? suspicion grow wider to their will ever hear even such a suppose should have been the The “government” is merely an association that stands by the name with first priority in the peace talk disadvantage. proposal , forget acceding! individuals playing different roles. Our state is tagged with the phrase “corVS Atem informed that It further says: The Tatar process ? Or is this a ploy to rupted” but is it really legitimate or appropriate? I’m sure every government drag on with ceasefire as the the FA was not revealed to Hoho shall be the supreme officials and other name holders go places, out of state and countries, where public to avoid unrest in the law making body with 6 years shield and continue the mo- they instantly click pictures of them in the airport and the plane runways. neighbouring states which term headed by a president dus operandi without solution They also stop by in the middle of the road for a good view pictures. Now, was not a wise decision or but there is PAN Naga Hoho ? A million dollar question do they even Roll down their SUV car glasses when in their own state? What reason to me. It was further which is revealed as a statu- for a lay man - who had an about their own state airport? The question should be raised to the individuals disclosed that the issue of flag tory body but at the same opportunity as an uninvited not the “government” that does not connect the dots. I believe certain level of restraint and professionalism is expected when we talk governance. and constitution was agreed time have separate fund and incognito delegate !

T. Viketo, Dimapur by the interlocutor but said financial powers. It also states Nana Kikon Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

A tribute to Uncle M Kikon: A Christian legend

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Rajnath backs indigenisation in defence

Youth throws ink at Union Minister Choubey in Patna Patna, Oct 15 (Agencies): A youth on Tuesday threw ink at Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwani Kumar Choubey when he was about to board his SUV after meeting dengue patients at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). According to The Hindu, the youth, Nishant Jha, however, managed to escape. “The ink was thrown on public, democracy and the pillar of democracy,” said. Choubey.

“I condemn this act done by some lumpen elements nursing political ambition… the ink was thrown at journalists also”, he said while coming out. His SUV and the bodyguard too had sprinkles of ink.

India is heaven for minorities, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi New Delhi, Oct 15 (Agencies): Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has called India a “heaven” for minorities, echoing the thoughts of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat who had recently said that “happiest Muslims in the world are found in India, thanks to the Hindu culture”. This had led to a heated debate.

“India is heaven for minorities while Pakistan has proved to be hell for minorities,” Naqvi said, adding that the country under Narendra Modi had become a “role model” for “inclusive growth and positive progress”.

According to The Tribune, Naqvi was inaugurating the annual conference of the state channelising agencies of the National Minorities Development

and Finance Corporation (NMDFC).

Naqvi said, “The Modi government has been working on a war footing to provide quality and affordable education, employmentoriented skill development and basic infrastructure to every needy person. Priority of the government is to provide affordable and quality education to all needy sections of society, including minorities, and their economic empowerment through employment-oriented skill development.”

Last Saturday, Bhagwat had said, “Happiest Muslims in the world are found in India, thanks to the Hindu culture.” “ W h e n Jew s we r e wandering, India was the only nation where they got shelter. Parsis practise their religion freely only in India.

The happiest Muslims are found in India. Why is it so?

Because we are Hindus,” the RSS chief was quoted as saying in Bhubaneswar.

His comments created a storm on social media.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said Bhagwat “could not erase my history” in India and that Muslim culture and faith could not be “subsumed” by Hinduism.

Is Ganguly BJP’s plan against Banerjee? UP govt ends service of 25,000 Home Guards New Delhi, Oct, 15 (AGENCIES): With Sourav Ganguly seemingly enjoying full backing of BJP that resulted in his election as BCC president, there are speculations that the former Indian skipper is BJP’s plan for West Bengal where chief Amit Shah wants to unsettle TMC’s Mamata Banerjee around 2021.

So far as Shah is concerned, he is pretty confident of the BJP forming the next government in the state without any help from Ganguly, whom he though welcomed into the saffron party in case the ace cricketer so wished. While given the party’s performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections (it won 18 of the 42 seats in the state), the BJP is in a rather happy place, or so insist top leaders but then there is no harm in having some extra padding. After

Sourav Ganguly all, state elections are contested on local issues and it would certainly not hurt having a well respected Bengali icon by its side. Yesterday Ganguly along with BCCI’s secretary-elect Jay Shah, son of the home minister, and other nominated officebearers, filed nomination for the post of BCCI president unopposed. It will be a short tenure but his name would be etched in the BCCI history.

The new team assumes office on October 23. Though

Shah claimed there has been no deal with Ganguly over BCCI presidentship, sources say he met the home minister before the jigsaw finally fell into place.

Shah yesterday said he does not decide who will be BCCI president. He also said there has been no such deal or talks between them and it was just badmouthing Ganguly. Interestingly, Ganguly’s known rendezvous with Shah did not stop West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to heap praises at him “Heartiest congratulations to @SGanguly99 for being unanimously elected @BCCI President.

Wish you all the best for your term. You have made India and #Bangla proud. We were proud of your tenure as CAB President. Looking forward to a great new innings,” Banerjee wrote on her Twitter account.

Agra, Oct 15 (Agencies): The Uttar Pradesh Police’s decision to end the services of the UP Home Guards serving in tandem with the police personnel has not gone down well with the Home Guards who are now jobless.

A senior police official in Agra told India Today TV that the UP Police had been utilising the services of the Home Guards, who are deployed on a daily wage basis, in traffic control, law and order, sentry duties and other menial tasks.

In all, about 25,000 Home Guards were serving in the UP Police who were assigned duties on daily wages from time to time.

With the UP government deciding to go for the recruitment of police constables instead of using Home Guards for police work, the services of these Home Guards were terminated on Tuesday with immediate effect.

Police sources claimed that the Supreme Court’s order to allow a daily wage equivalent to a police con-

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The Supreme Court order had raised the daily wages of the Home Guards from Rs 500 to Rs 672 thus affecting the budget of the state government.

Home Guard Bhagwan Singh said that it would have been better if the government had informed the Home Guards at least a month in advance about such a decision so that they could prepare themselves.

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Rukmini Rao, MAKAAM NFT member from Telangana, said that women farmers need to live a dignified life. Women farmers sharing their experiences have also cited their concerns on climate change, sustaining of seeds using technology methods and also engaging young people in agriculture, she said.

Varieties of seeds and agri produces were displayed during the day-long programme. Meanwhile, on the occasion of World Food Day, which is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October, women farmers market would be organised at High School Junction Kohima on Wednesday starting from 6 am onwards to promote local and organic foods.

were always the one which had higher technologies.

India’s own historical experience on this has been sad, we were the runner-up.

There is no trophy for the runner up,” he said. Doval stressed that either one is better than adversaries or one is not there at all. “In the modern world, technology and money are two things which will influence geopolitics,” he said. He also stressed technology has to be need-based.

“We along with our defence services and intelligence agencies have to make a hard assessment of our needs which will give us an edge over our adversaries,” he said.

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS): In a bid to achieve last-mile connectivity for people travelling between small towns and major cities, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday flagged off nine ‘Sewa Service’ trains saying the national transporter is taking transformational steps for the future.

According to railways, out of these, five trains will run on a daily basis, whereas the rest of them will run six days a week.

The Ministry of Railways had recently approved 10 trains under its ‘Sewa Service’ initiative for better connectivity between smaller towns and important cities.

Speaking at the flagging off ceremony here along with Union Ministers Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Railways Suresh C. Angadi, Goyal said: “Indian Railways is taking transformational steps today. I would like to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he gave a vision to the railways, and provided funds for the progress of the railway through the budget.”

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and missile development brought India in a list of countries known for their indigenous capabilities.”

The minister said, “I am happy that DRDO has achieved the targets set for 100 days. They have also identified milestones to commemorate the 75 years of independence. It is also heartening to note that they have added to their strength in order to achieve complete self-reliance in coming years.”

Speaking on the occasion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said that armies that were better equipped always called the shots and decided the destiny of mankind. “They

ons and ammunition, and after 70 years of Independence, it is not a very proud statement to make. But in the past few years, it is changing. DRDO is striving to ensure our requirements of services are met with home-grown solutions,” Rawat said.

“We are confident that we will fight and win the next war with indigenous weapon system,” the Army chief said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was the guest of honour at the inaugural session of the two-day event held at the DRDO Bhawan here. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy were also present on the dais on the occasion.

The defence minister earlier paid tribute to former president APJ Kalam by garlanding his bust at the DRDO premises as the event coincided with the 88th birth anniversary of the distinguished scientist.

“Let us get inspired by his life and work towards realising his dream of making India a developed country through scientific advancement,” Singh said.

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Rajnath Singh pays tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Tuesday pitched for greater inclusion of indigenous technology in the armed forces and asserted that India will fight and win the next war with homegrown solutions.

In his address at the 41st DRDO Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping “future warfare” in mind.

“And, if we are looking at the contours of future warfare, it may not necessarily be contact warfare.

So, there is realm of noncontact warfare. We need to start looking at development of cyberspace, space, laser, electronic warfare and robotics... and, along with that Artificial Intelligence (AI),” Rawat said.

“And, if we do not start thinking on it now, it will be too late,” he said.

He praised the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for its achievements in the last few decades and said India is making great strides in research and development.

“We are confident the services will greatly benefit from it,” he said.

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New Delhi, Oct 15 ( I A N S / P TI ) : P u s h i n g for indigenisation, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged scientists in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to establish a system in India where all defence equipment can be manufactured.

He said, “DRDO has empowered the country with cutting edge technology.”

Singh addressing the 41st DRDO Directors Conference in Delhi said that despite various restrictions and limited capabilities, DRDO has succeeded in developing variety of systems, products and technologies needed to enhance the forces.

Urging to reduce dependency on imports of defence facilities, the Defence Minister said, “We will have to focus on research work to emerge as the global leader in defence technologies.

And for this, it is important to improve continuously in order to maintain operational superiority.”

Paying tribute to late President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Singh said, “I express my gratitude to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 88th birth anniversary. He was an acknowledged scientist. His contribution to research

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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India and the US do not have any trade disputes and both nations have huge bilateral trade and investment potential. Speaking during a ministerial panel discussion at India Energy Forum here, Goyal said, “There is no (trade) dispute (with the US). We had certain disagreements, but I dont think that there is... any relation where there are no disagreements at all. I think we welcome some ‘nok jhok’ (argument). Little bit of uncertainty helps in taking things forward.”

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rising trade barriers; and elevated uncertainty surrounding trade and geopolitics.

Idiosyncratic factors causing macroeconomic strain in several emerging market economies; and structural factors, such as low productivity growth and aging demographics in advanced economies are also responsible for this slow growth rate. Global growth in 2020 is projected to improve modestly to 3.4 per cent, a downward revision of 0.2 per cent from its April projections, she said.

The growth projection for 2019 is the slowest pace since the global financial crisis in 2008.

However, unlike the synchronised slowdown, this recovery is not broad based and is precarious, she notes. Growth for advanced economies is projected to slow to 1.7 per cent in 2019

Mumbai, Oct 15 (PTI): The rupee on Tuesday dived 31 paise to end at a nearly one-month low against the US currency due to heavy dollar buying amid fresh concerns over the progress of China-US trade talks.

Crude oil prices dropping more than half a per cent and gains in the equity markets, however, helped the local unit contain losses.

The rupee closed at 71.54 to the dollar, down by 31 paise or 0.44 per cent -- the biggest one day loss in this month. This is the lowest closing level since September 17 when the rupee had closed at 71.78 to the dollar.

Investor caution returned as reports suggested that China wanted more talks this month before agreeing to a deal with the US for settling trade issues.

Chinese yuan also pared gains on fading hopes of a ‘phase one’ agreement between the two major econo-

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and 2020, while emerging market and developing economies are projected to experience a growth pickup from 3.9 per cent in 2019 to 4.6 per cent in 2020.

About half of this is driven by recoveries or shallower recessions in stressed emerging markets, such as Turkey, Argentina, and Iran, and the rest by recoveries in countries where growth slowed significantly in 2019 relative to 2018, such as Brazil, Mexico, India, Russia, and Saudi Arabia, the IMF chief economist said.

A notable feature of the sluggish growth in 2019 is the sharp and geographically broad-based slowdown in manufacturing and global trade, Gopinath said.

“A few factors are driving this. Higher tariffs and prolonged uncertainty surrounding trade policy have dented investment and demand for capital goods, which are heavily traded,” she said. The automobile industry is contracting owing also to idiosyncratic shocks, such as disruptions from new emission standards in the euro area and China that have had durable effects.

“Consequently, trade volume growth in the first half of 2019 is at 1 per cent, the weakest level since 2012,” Gopinath said.

dent Donald Trump.

The US dollar also advanced against the major global currencies with the dollar index gaining 0.07 per cent to 98.52 despite a surge in British pound.

The British pound rose around 0.7 per cent to near levels not seen since July after the EU’s top Brexit negotiator opined that a divorce deal could be possible this week.

Crude oil prices retreated for a second day after weak Chinese trade data and fresh concerns over the SinoUS trade talks.

Global benchmark Brent crude dropped more than 0.50 per cent to USD 58.99 per barrel.

Indian stocks also advanced for the third session in a row on hopes of consumer demand revival in the upcoming festive season.

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Washington, Oct 15 (PTI): The global economy is in a “synchronised slowdown” amidst growing trade barriers and heightened geopolitical tensions, the IMF warned on Tuesday as it downgraded the 2019 growth rate to three per cent, the slowest pace since the global financial crisis.

“This is a serious climbdown from 3.8 per cent in 2017, when the world was in a synchronised upswing,” Indian-American Gita Gopinath, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in the foreword to the latest World Economic Outlook.

“With a synchronised slowdown and uncertain recovery, the global outlook remains precarious. At 3 per cent growth, there is no room for policy mistakes and an urgent need for policymakers to cooperatively deescalate trade and geopolitical tensions,” she said.

Besides supporting growth, such actions can also help catalyse needed cooperative solutions to improve the global trading system, Gopinath said.

Released ahead of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank, Gopinath in the World Economic Outlook said that this subdued growth is a consequence of

Washington, Oct 15 (PTI): The IMF on Tuesday slashed India’s GDP growth projection for the year 2019 to 6.1%, which is 1.2% down from its April projections.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in April said India will grow at 7.3% in 2019. However, three months later it projected a slower growth rate for India in 2019, a downward revision of 0.3%. As against India’s real growth rate of 6.8% in 2018, the IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook projected India’s growth rate at 6.1% in 2019 and noted that the Indian economy is expected to pick up the next year at 7.0% in 2020. On Sunday, the World Bank in its latest edition of the South Asia Economic Focus said India’s growth rate is projected to fall to 6% in 2019 from 6.9% of 2018.

The downward revision relative to the April 2019 WEO of 1.2 percentage points for 2019 and 0.5 percentage point for 2020 reflects a weaker-than-expected outlook for domestic demand, the IMF said.

“Growth will be supported by the lagged effects of monetary policy easing, a reduction in corporate income tax rates, recent measures to address corporate and environmental regulatory uncertainty, and government programs to support rural consumption,” the IMF said.

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Erdogan defiant in face of sanctions, arms embargo

Smoke and dust billows from targets in Ras al-Ayn, Syria, caused by bombardment by Turkish forces, Tuesday. (AP/PTI)

Istanbul, Oct 15 (Agencies): Turkey’s president has said he would not stop his offensive on northern Syria until “all our objectives had been achieved”, defying US sanctions, a European arms embargo and increasing international isolation.

Turkey is in the seventh day of its assault against the Syrian Kurdish forces, which has so far forced more than 150,000 people to flee and left some 60 civilians dead.

“God willing, we will quickly secure the region stretching from Manbij to our border with Iraq and ensure that, in the first stage, one million, and then two million Syrian refugees return to their homes of their own free will,” Er-

dogan said in a televised speech.

Turkey plans to establish a buffer zone stretching hundreds of miles across the Turkey-Syria border to free the area of Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) it considers terrorists.

Erdogan has said he wants to repatriate many of the 3.6 million refugees that it is hosting from the Syrian conflict, however critics have said it could amount to ethnic repopulation.

Overnight on Monday, the US announced sanctions against Turkey’s defence and energy ministries, as well as the ministers of defence, energy, and the interior. Trump also said he was raising sanctions on steel and cancelling a $100

billion trade agreement with Turkey.

Erdogan appeared unmoved by the prospect, responding by saying: “We have seen all the threat from sanctions to embargoes just because we fight against terrorism,” he said.

But privately Turkish officials are deeply concerned that widespread American sanctions could devastate Turkey’s already f lagging currency and sharply drive down the Turkish lira.

A growing number of EU states have piled on pressure, halting arms exports to Ankara over the humanitarian disaster unfolding.

The United Nations, meanwhile, is urging Turkey to investigate reported cases of “summary executions” that could have been committed by a Turkishbacked militia on Kurdish civilians.

Trump on Monday launched a diplomatic effort to broker a ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish forces after more than a week of US inaction.

Trump spoke by phone to both Erdogan and the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and called for a halt to the Turkish offensive in Syria.

Brexit deal ‘possible this week’: Barnier

Luxembourg, Oct 15 (AFP): EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Tuesday that a deal with Britain could be reached this week, but warned more tough talks are still needed.

British and EU officials are racing to reach a deal on Britain’s exit terms before a summit of EU leaders starting on Thursday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks to fulfil his vow to take Britain out on October 31.

As he arrived in Luxembourg to brief the other 27 EU states on the state of the closed-door talks, Barnier struck a cautiously upbeat note.

“This work has been intense all along the weekend and yesterday because even if the agreement will be difficult -- more and more difficult to be frank -- it’s still possible this week,” Barnier told reporters.

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Homeless men denied shelter in Japanese typhoon

Tokyo, Oct 15 (Agencies): The Japanese prime minister has said typhoon shelters “should be open to everyone” - after two homeless people were turned away during the country’s worst storm in decades.

Typhoon Hagibis brought heavy rain and winds of 225km/h (140mph) to Japan at the weekend, killing 66 people.

But when two homeless men tried to use a shelter in Tokyo, they were turned away as they did not have addresses.

The case has caused huge debate in Japan - with not everyone sympathetic.

As Hagibis took hold on Saturday morning, a 64-year-old homeless man went to a primary school, which was being used as an evacuation centre.

The school was in the Taito ward of Tokyo, which includes San’ya - an area historically home to many labourers, and now home-

less people.

According to officials who spoke to the Asahi Shimbun, the man was asked to write his name and address. When he said he had no address, he was turned away.

“I told them that I have an address in Hokkaido [Japan’s northern island, hundreds of miles from Tokyo], but they still denied me entry,” he said.

The man said he instead spent the night under an umbrella beneath the eaves of a building.

“I wanted them to allow me into the facility because the wind was strong and it was raining,” he said.

Another homeless man was turned away later that afternoon.

As news spread on social media, there was outrage at the shelter’s decision.

“Is this a country that’s going to host the Olympics

in Tokyo? [in 2020]” asked one Twitter user. “People from abroad would see this and think this is a terrible

country.” The San’ya Workers’ Welfare Centre, a charity, responded by opening as a shelter on Saturday night.

IN THE LOVING MEMORY OF

LATE THEYIECHÜTUO THOMAS SUOHU (26th Feb, 1967 – 16th Oct, 2017)

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THE YEARS MAY PASS BUT STILL YOU STAY... ... AS NEAR AND DEAR AS YESTERDAY. Loving wife, children and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(Born : 1932 – Died : 10-10-2019) We the bereaved family of Late NYIMBEMO PATTON, of Old Riphyim Village, would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individual who helped us through physically, financially, materially and spiritually at his sudden demise.

We deeply regret for our inability to mention each and every one individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly.

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED

LATE T. PASHAH PHOM

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Loving family and relatives.

OBITUARY

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It’s been a year since you have gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. You are part of our lives and will always be. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause pain but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. Your warmth, kindness and sweet memories will forever linger in our minds.

1925 – 24/09/2019

Deeply missed and fondly remembered by wife, son and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born: 09.11,1921 – Died: 10.10.2019

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” Philippians 1:21.

We, the bereaved family members of Late Subonuklu Jamir, Ex-Pastor (Kangtsung village) would like to express our profound thanks and gratitude to all those who stood with us during our times of grief and sorrow. We greatly appreciate your loving generosity, moral support and prayers.

We also extend our special thanks to the following individuals and groups: 1. Dr. S. C. Jamir, former Chief Minister & former Governor and his lady wife 2. Mr. Chingwang Konyak, President, NDPP, Chairman, PDA & family 3. Mr. Pangyu Phom, Minister, Health & Family Welfare & family 4. Mr. T. Tali, former Minister & family 5. Mr. P. Jongpong IPS, former IGP & family 6. Mr. Pukchem Phom, former Minister & Former Information Commissioner 7. Mr. M. Sangtam, MLA & former Director, Employment & family 8. Mr. Lipokmar Tzudir, former Director, NEZCC & family 9. Mr. A. S. Rengma, former Director, School Education & family 10. Mr. Senti Aier, former Director Wild life & family.

11. Mr. Imlimeren Jamir, former Director, R. D & family 12. Mr. & Mrs. Lanu Longkumer, Global Chapter, Dimapur 13. Mr. Sobu Jamir, Sr, Advocate.

14. Rev. M. I. Luen, Missionary & family 15. Rev. T. Supong, Ex Pastor & wife 16. Family Health Clinic, doctors, nurses & staff, Dimapur 17. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA) 18. Kangtsung Baptist Church 19. Kangtsung Yimsen Baptist Church 20. Zion Baptist Church Dimapur 21. Orangkong Baptist Atoi.

22. Orangkong Village Council 23. Nagarjan Ao Senso Telungjem 24. DABA Yinsem Fellowship Choir & Youth Ministry 25. Dimapur Kangtsung Senso Telungjem 26. Dimapur Kangtsung Senso Tamang Telungjem.

Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren, great grandchildren & relatives DP-7649 K Y M C

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family members of Lt. Tovikali K. Awomi, W/o Kughalu K. Awomi would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all individuals and organizations for your kind expression of sympathy and rich tribute through prayers, physically, financially and materially at the unfortunate demise of our beloved on 11th of October 2019.

1. S B A K U r b a n M i s s i o n Church, Half-Nagarjan.

2. United Colony Fellowship, Half-Nagarjan 3. Love Care Home, Dimapur 4. Akuluto Town Ba p tis t Church (SBAK Aizuto) 5. Lumithsami Baptist Church 6. L u m i t h s a m i K u g h u k o Kuqhakulu, Dimapur (LKKD) LATE K. TOVIKALI AWOMI Born : 12-11-1987 7. Lochomi Baptist Church Died : 11-10-2019 8. L o c h o m i C o m m u n i t y, Dimapur (LCD) 9. Asukhomi Union, Dimapur 10. Commissioner of Police, Dimapur 11. D.C.P. (Traffic) Dimapur 12. A.C.P (Traffic) Zone-I & Zone-II 13. O/C & Staff (Traffic) Zone-I & Zone-II 14. Commandant 15th NAP (IR) Mahila B. All Rank & File 15. 15th NAP (IR) Mahila Bn. Unit Church 16. Rev. Dr. Joshua Rochill, Senior Pastor & his Colleagues 17. Shri Kazheto Kinimi, Advisor of Nagaland CAWD, NSDMA 18. Mr. & Mrs. Khunito Achumi 19. Neighbours, Friends and Well-Wishers.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every individual but we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving Husband, Daughter & Relatives.

We, the bereaved family members of Lt. T. Bendang Jamir, Rtd Teacher (Kangtsung) would like to express our humble gratitude and appreciation to each and every individual, neighbours, churches & organisations, who stood by us during the time of his prolonged illness till his demise, through physically, financially and with unceasing prayer.

Words are not enough to express our gratitude for the love and support that we have received. We sincerely pray that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Loving, Wife, Sons & Daughters, Grandchildren, In - Laws & Relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born: 16/09/1974 – Died: 09/10/2019 We the bereaved family of Lt. Khutoyi Sema would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, friends, neighbours, relatives and well wishers who stood and helped us physically, materially, financially and through prayers at his sudden demise on 09.10.2019.

We are immensely touched by your immeasurable love, support in times of our grief and sorrow, we regret our inability to mention each and every one individually, but it is our earnest prayer that God shower His abundant blessings upon all of you.

We convey our special thanks to:1. Doctors and Nurses, GNRC Hospital, Guwahati 2. Doctors and Nurses, NHAK. 3. Police, DEF Kohima 4. Guwahati High Court, Kohima 5. Sumi Community, New Reserve Kohima 6. New Reserve Community, Police Union Baptist Church, Women and Youth Department.

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Exhibition-cum-Art festival in Dimapur

Various sculpture and paintings displayed at the art festival in Dimapur on Tuesday. (NP)

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ive-day, Art festival supported by Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) commenced on Tuesday at SC-33, supermarket, town hall, Dimapur.

Gracing the inaugural programme and unveiling the theme, “The environment I dream” as special guest as Dimapur Municipal (DMC) administrator, Albert Ezung lauded the initiative of the organizers for bringing the artist together into one platform.

“Art is a creation of innovative ideas and expression” Ezung said adding that art plays a vital role in human society and display about the new evolvement.

“We talk about change, development and progress in terms of materialism but what is important is quantitative change, we need to change our mindset, they way we conduct and carry our-self forward,” said Ezung. He encouraged the participants to take advan-

tage of the stage. He also encouraged them to excel in what they pursue as excellence was the keyword and that there was no place for average. Ezung also asked them to be bold and come out of the comfort zone t.

Eastern Art council coordinator, M Ababe Ezung asserted that it was the first of its kind and the main purpose of the event was to bring about artist together, where they can interact and display their work. He also informed them to focus on showcasing their exhibition at higher levels, even at the upcoming Hornbill festival.

He also appealed to the general public to come and witness the festival so as to encourage the artist.

He further said that during the festival, live art caricatures from various artists, painting competition and face competition will be displayed. The festival will culminate on October 19.

(Staff Reporter)

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

FAN to organise 2nd film festival in Nagaland Additional director IPR, Tokishe Sema said it has been two years since IPR was made the nodal department for films in the state and the department is coming together with the filmmakers to take film making to a higher level.

He said “film is a form of advertisement where we can promote ourselves and we have many talented filmmakers, the depart-

ment will try it’s best to encourage them through workshops on film making and technical issues and others.”

According to festival director, Yapangnaro Longkumer they received 56 films for the Festival, 28 films for competition category and 28 films for non-competition category.

17 films will be screened during the festival.

FAN has been formed with the intention to promote overall improvement in the standard of film making, to safeguard the interests of genuine and individuals in the field of producing, directing, cinematography, editing, scriptwriting, sound recording and other related activity in the area of filmmaking of Nagaland.

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Director IPR, Limawati Ao and FAN president Kivini Shohe releasing the FAN logo on October 15. (DIPR)

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he 2nd film festival organised by Film Association of Nagaland (FAN) and sponsored by IPR department will be held on October 31 and November 1 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. Addressing a press conference, FAN president, Kivini Shohe said that the film festival will showcase films from all the Northeastern states.

Director IPR, Limawati Ao, who was also present at the press briefing lauded FAN for their initiatives in Nagaland.

He stated that the festival

will be first of its kind in Nagaland where filmmakers from all the Northeast states will be participating.

“We are happy that the famous Bollywood film producer & director, Subhash Ghai will be coming at the same time for another programme and is expected to attend the festival on November 1. It will be a good opportunity for film makers to get themselves acquainted with him and his works since he is also a promoter and has institutes that trains filmmakers, playback singers and artistes” he added.

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gukavi Zhimo, popularly known as NK Naga “Naga Hindi Singer” has released a music video on YouTube titled “Bapu”, a tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Influenced by Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence, N K Naga through this video wanted to revive Gandhi’s principles, which has been lacking in the present society. He said that the song was dedicated to Gandhi’s contribution to the nation and to unite all the people of the country through non-violence.

N K Naga’s 3 minute video, “Bapu” (tribute to Mahatma Gandhi) was recorded at Lkr music records, Dimapur and has been has been nominated for the 11th Music Awards

of Nagaland in pop (local dialects). Another of his hit song “Tujhe kitna chahne lage” has also been nominated for the 11th Music Awards of Nagaland in cover song category. He also called for promotion of Hindi music in Nagaland stating that there are many talented Hindi artists in the state but lamented lack of platform.

It may be mentioned that NK Naga also participated in “Northeast Geet Zindagi Ki” in 2017 where he was declared the winner.

In 2018, he also participated in the Bengali Semi Classical Song competition, and finished first runner-up. Apart from this, he also performs at various shows in Dimapur and Northeast states.

aga Musicians Collective (NMC) will be organizing a two-day tribute concert in partnership with TaFMA Nagaland on October 25 and 26 at 5 p.m onwards at the Heritage Old DC Bungalow.

This was announced

by NMC president Andrew Ngully during press conference held at hotel Japfü Kohima on Monday night.

Ngully said NMC was started in 2009 by likeminded group of musicians and registered as a society with an aim to bolster the music culture in the state and to promote talented and upcoming musicians in Nagaland.

NMC also provides artistes with assured routes to music industries, facilitate manual dexterity to set up and control produc-

tion equipments such as sound, lighting, staging etc, he stated. NMC advisor and convenor tribute concert, Vipopal Kintso highlighted the features of the concert artistes and bands which includes host band NMC, DGP Band, East Wind Wood Band, Squadron, Linda Solo, Dr. Nicky Kire and friends, Methaneilie Jutakhrie Solo, Alemtemshi Jamir (IAS Retd), Dr. Kethoser Kevichusa, Narola Jati and many more.

Kintso said NMC has shortlisted more than 20 musicians to pay homage who were no more. Kintso said NMC wanted to kick off the tribute concert this year and planned to make it an annual event.

He also said that NMC will work to promote young upcoming musicians in the state and help them sustain

as artistes. He announced that during the nights concert, the NMC would give away excellence award in music. NMC has extended invitation to the tribute family members, music lovers and public to witness the show. The organizer informed the ticket price has been fixed Rs. 200 per head for one night and Rs. 2000 for donor. He further formed that around 50 songs would be played by different musician and bands.

The organizer informed that the tickets will be available at Symphony School of Music, Unitex opposite war cemetery, Dream Cafe, Popular Bakery High School Junction, Kiwi Store Jail Colony, Seluoba Bakery, Sports Inventory Music and Garage D block.

(Correspondent)

5th NPBCAWD Triennial Conference at PBC 8th NAP Bn. Naltoqa Concluded

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The 5th Nagaland Police Baptist Churches Association Women Department (NPBCAWD), 4th – 6th October 2019 Triennial Conference was successfully concluded on 6th October at PBC 8th NAP Bn, Naltoqa, Zunheboto.

Theme for the Conference was Knitted Together in Christ: “Lead Us Lord”. Act of Inauguration and prayer was done by Mrs. Pusuinla Longkumer, Women Secretary. The Conference services were led by the Office Bearers, Mrs. Libeni, President, Ms. Akoi, V/President, Ms. Alemla Chang, Recorder and Mrs. Tiala Sangtam, Asst.

Recorder. Rev. K. Tohovi Aye, Pastor of the host church welcomed the delegates and the congregation. The Guest of honour for Exhibition Cum Sales and Competition was Mrs. Meysangla, lady wife of Shri. T. John Longkumer, IPS, DGP Nagaland. We are grateful to our honourable DGP, Sir John for his presence during this auspicious occasion. The aims and objectives of this program are : 1. To acknowledge God’s Creativity and His Mighty Work 2. To promote Dignity of Labour and 3. To encourage Skill Development for women. Mrs. Meysangla, Guest of Honour, greeted and thanked NPBCAWD, host church and acknowledged Shri. H. Kuhovi Sema, Commandant 8th NAP Bn and his subordinates for this beautiful program. She acknowledged the laudable work that was displayed by women in the Exhibition Stall and encouraged them to continue to do this kind of good work. She also reminded the mothers to be good home makers and take good care of their families in the fear of the Lord.

After visiting the stalls, our honourable DGP, Sir John, also graciously encouraged the women to co-ordinate with their respective battalion officers and Family Welfare to sell the remaining unsold items during the forthcoming Nagaland Police Meet on November at Chumoukedima. Judges for competition items were Guest of honour, Mrs. Meyisangla and Shri. Limasanen, Deputy Commandant, 8th NAP Bn Naltoqa. Convener of the program from the host church was Shri. P. Bendangchuba Jamir, Deputy Commandant 2 I/C 8th NAP Bn. Exhorters during the Conference were Shri. H. Kuhovi Sema CO 8th NAP Bn and Shri T. Uniel Kichu, SP Zunheboto. In his exhortation, on the first night of the Conference, Shri. T. Uniel appreciated the program of NPBCAWD Touch Family which is an effective ministry for Police families. He also encouraged the women to continue to carry out this ministry to build good Christian homes. He reminded the mothers to maintain discipline in the whole round development of their families. Shri. H. Kuhovi Sema, CO, 8th NAP Bn exhorted the congregation on Sunday Morning Worship Service. He reminded the mothers that since Policemen are being deployed in various places and frequently get transferred from one place to the other. Therefore, mothers should take good care of their families and continue to pray for their husbands to perform well in their assigned task. He asserted that there are lots of challenges and criticisms that are being encountered by Policemen and families.

However, we can overcome all these by trusting in God, go to church worship services and continue to pray without ceasing so that there will be peace and harmony in the family. Speakers during this time were: Key Note address was delivered by Mrs. Libeni, President, NPBCAWD, Women Leader, PBC 7th NAP Bn Naltoqa, Mrs. Alemla Mozur, Women Secretary, ABAM spoke on the topic “Women and Ministry” Dr. Niholi Shohe, Principal, NTC, Zunheboto, on the topic “At Such a Time as This” (Esther 4:14), Rev. Manen, Pastor, PBC Chumoukedima spoke on the topic “Women and Ministry” and Morning Devotion speaker was Mr. Mosha Chang, Education Secretary, NPBCA. During Workshop, Resource person was Mr. Luchie Thupitor, Mission Secretary, NPBCA on the topic “Mission Trend Today”. On the last night, installation of new Office Bearers was done by Rev. Dr. H. A. Zhimomi, Executive Secretary, NPBCA. The new Office Bearers are : President-Mrs. Shekenulu, Women Leader, PBC 5th NAP Bn, Vice President- Ms Akoi, Women Leader, PBC Mon, Recorder- Mrs. Arenla, Women Leader, PBC 2nd NAP Bn. Alichen and Assistant Recorder- Mrs. Tiala Sangtam, Women Leader, PBC Kiphire.

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Racist chants mar England rout of Bulgaria

guilty of racist behaviour in matches earlier this year.

On the pitch, Barkley struck twice after Rashford score in the seventh minute as Southgate’s side highlighted the gap in quality with the hosts before Sterling netted before halftime.

England’s victory was rounded off by Sterling’s second goal midway through the second half and a cool finish from Kane five minutes from the end against bottom side Bulgaria.

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England’s Harry Kane celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal during their Euro 2020 qualifying match against Bulgaria.

Federer to play in Tokyo 2020 Lo n d o n , O c t 1 5 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : Ro g e r Federer confirmed his participation in next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo and said on Monday that he had listened to his heart before making the decision.

The Swiss 38-year-old competed in the first of four Olympic Games at Sydney in 2000 and won the doubles gold partnering Stan Wawrinka in 2008 and a silver in singles in 2012.

“At the end of the day my heart decided I would love to play the Olympic Games again,” said Federer.

Federer will attempt to win a singles gold medal at the July 24-August 9 Games,

the only major prize that the 20-time Grand Slam winner has yet to win. “I’ve been debating with my team for a few weeks now, months actually, what I should do in the summer after Wimbledon and before the US Open (in 2020),” Federer added.

Federer will require an exemption to compete in Tokyo as he is yet to play in the Davis Cup for Switzerland in the current Olympic cycle.

To fulfil the ITF participation requirements, a player must be part of a Davis Cup or Fed Cup team and present at the tie on at least three occasions in the Olympic Cycle, provided one of those ties is in 2019 or 2020.

MEETING CALL

A Consultative Meeting of CANSSEA Executives and Department Nodal Officers is being convened on 18th Oct 2019 (Friday) at 3:30 PM at CANSSEA Office Themezie, High School Road Kohima for deliberation on various pertinent issues. All concerned are requested to attend meeting positively.

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ment condemned the racist abuse before stating that the match would be abandoned if it continued.

The game was stopped again in the 43rd minute but resumed after the referee consulted England manager Gareth Southgate.

A group of black-clad Bulgarian fans, some of whom were making rightwing salutes, were moved from an area behind the dugout with home team

captain Ivelin Popov trying to appeal to the supporters in a heated discussion at halftime. Popov did not even go to the dressing room, attempting to explain to fans that their behaviour was unacceptable.

European soccer governing body UEFA had ordered the Bulgarian Football Union to partially close the Vasil Levski national stadium for England’s visit after supporters were found

P.V. Sindhu

Odense, Oct 15 (PTI): World Champion P.V. Sindhu made an impressive start to her campaign at the Denmark Open, claiming a straight-game win over Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the women’s singles competition here on Tuesday.

Fifth seed Sindhu, who had made early exits in China and Korea, got back her bearing as she overcame former World Junior Champion Gregoria 22-20, 21-18 in 38 minutes to keep her 5-0 record intact against the Indonesian.

The Olympic silver medallist will now face Ko-

rea’s An Se Young next.

World Championships bronze medallist B. Sai Praneeth also made it to the second round beating the legendary Lin Dan 21-14, 21-17 in a 35-minute opening round clash.

The Hyderabad shuttler is likely to meet world No. 1 and two-time world champion Kento Momota of Japan next. He had lost to Momota at the World Championships in Basel, Switzerland.

Thailand Open champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also made a good start to their men’s doubles

campaign, beating Korean pair of Kim Gi Jung and Lee Yong Dae 24-22, 21-11 in 39 minutes.

Fo r m e r C o m m o n wealth Games champion Parupalli Kashyap, who had reached the semifinals at Korea Open, failed to cross the opening round after losing 13-21, 12-21 to Thailand’s Sitthikom Thammasin in the men’s singles.

National champion Sourabh Verma, who had clinched the Hyderabad Open and Vietnam Open this year, also made an early exit after going down 21-19, 11-21, 17-21 to Mark Caljouw of the Netherlands.

Mary Kom questions protest rule at World Championships New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI): Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind the rule which did not allow her to lodge a protest after her semifinal loss in the recent World Championships.

“Our protest was not considered as it was a 1-4 verdict. I don’t know what this rule is, that you cannot file an appeal if it is 1-4,” Mary Kom said on the side-

lines of a felicitation function by the Sports Ministry.

“If deser ving winners are made to lose, it does not do any good to the sport,” said the 36-year-old who won her maiden 51kg medal, a bronze, in the justconcluded World Championships in Russia.

After Mary Kom lost her semifinals bout 1-4 to Busenaz Cakiroglu of Turkey, India lodged a protest but it was turned down by

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the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) technical committee.

The rules mandate that the decision has to be either 3-2 or 3-1 for an appeal to

CONGRATULATIONS

OFFICE OF THE TAMLU VANGVÜNGLA Hq. Tamlu Village, Longleng District; Nagaland

APPRECIATION

We, the Tamlu Vangvüngla take immense pride and honour to express our heartiest congratulations to *Smti. I. Sino Phom* on being appointed as *Joint Director* in the Department of Tribal Affairs, Government of Nagaland.

We sincerely acknowledge the wisdom of the State Government of Nagaland led by the *Hon'ble Chief Minister of Nagaland* for having faith on the ability and dedication of Smti. I. Sino Phom, who is an asset to the society and the State Govt.

We w i s h h e r h e a l t h y l o n g l i f e a n d g r e a t e r accomplishments in all her future endeavours.

(Mrs. L. YENAÜ) (Mrs. N. MANOW) President Secretary

RESIGNATION

I, Shri. L Ngushu Konyak, president NPF party 55th AC Tobu have tendered my resignation from the post of President and active primary membership of the NPF party 55th AC Tobu in support of Shri. N. BONGKHAO KONYAK Hon’ble Advisor DUDA & MLA 55th AC Tobu for the various developmental activities that has taken place positively under Tobu Sub-Division. I personally thank and appreciate the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri.

Neiphiu Rio and Shri. Chingwang Konyak President NDPP Nagaland. I extend my full cooperation and support to the PDA Govt. that will go a long way for a prosperous Nagaland.

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be even accepted for consideration. Asked if there was any bias against her in the decision, she said, “Of course, there was something fishy but I don’t know what exactly is that.”

“I was sad and shocked but I could not do anything,” said the brand ambassador of the AIBA. Just after the semifinal loss, she had said that it was an unacceptable result and could never imagine some-

The MEWT congratulates Mr N Lisumo Ezung for being promoted to Sr. SDEO/Deputy Director School Education, the Ekhung wish him good health and pray that God Almighty gives him wisdom while discharging his assigned responsibilities.

The Ekhung also congratulates Mr. Charles Kikon, S/o Abemo Kikon and Mr. Chenithung Kikon, S/o Yanpansao Kikon for their excellence in passing out LLB and MBBS respectively.

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FELICITATION

Dr. Luhevi K Achumi, District & Sessions Judge (Retd.) and former President Sumi Officers Union Dimapur (SOUD), extends my heartiest congratulations to Er. SHIKATO SEMA on being promoted to the post of Chief Engineer (T&G), Department of Power, Govt. of Nagaland.

He is a sincere and efficient Officer and would serve the department and the public to the best of his ability.

I wish him grand success in life and pray for the best of health.

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Dr. Luhevi K Achumi District & Sessions Judge (Retd.)

Former President, SOUD

thing like that would happen to her.

Mary Kom said she was in the best shape during the World Championships and her performance has renewed her confidence that she can do better at the Tokyo Olympics.

“Despite the semifinal

loss, the World Championship was a good preparation for the road ahead. I was in the best shape and I found the right balance for 51kg category in this World Championship. This has given me confidence that I can do much better in Olympics,” she added.

FELICITATION

The Office of the Tangnyu Students’ Union (TSU), Mon with utmost pride and pleasure would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Mr. Peter Konyak, S/O, Wangtom Konyak for clearing CTSE 2017 as Lecturer (Com) ATI conducted by NPSC. The Union further wish him the very best for all his future endeavors.

(Mr. Tangpai Wangshu) President, TSU

(Mr. Nokpho Wangsha) V/President, TSU.

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six games, three ahead of the Czechs and four in front of Kosovo who beat Montenegro 2-0.

England debutant Tyrone Mings was an early victim of racist abuse, turning towards the fans when chants were aimed in his direction. Croatian referee Ivan Bebek stopped the game in the 28th minute after Raheem Sterling was a target for abuse.

A public announce-

Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal during Portugal’s match against Ukraine in the ongoing Euro 2020 qualifiers. The 34-year-old scored a penalty in the 72nd minute of the game which Portugal lost 1-2 to Ukraine on Monday night at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium.

His 700 goals so far have come from 973 matches and he has scored at least once in 458 of those.

Meanwhile, the win for Ukraine, meant that they have qualified for Euro 2020.

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SOFIA, Oct 15 (Agencies): England bounced back from their first tournament qualifying defeat for 10 years with a 6-0 thrashing of toothless Bulgaria on Monday in a Euro 2020 Group A clash marred by racist incidents in the first half that stopped the game.

The match at the Vasil Levski stadium was temporarily halted by the referee in the first half under a three-step UEFA protocol to tackle racist abuse from the crowd.

Racist chanting was heard from the stands and reported by England players to manager Gareth Southgate, with the referee informed and a public announcement made on two occasions.

On the pitch, Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling both netted twice after Marcus Rashford got the opener and captain Harry Kane finished off the rout, Bulgaria’s heaviest home defeat, as the visitors recovered from a 2-1 loss to the Czech Republic on Friday. England, who moved closer to a place at Euro 2020, are top of the group with 15 points from

Sindhu in 2nd round at Denmark Open

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, NAGA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY KOHIMA: NAGALAND NO.MD/NHAK-1/21/MISC/2017-18/2709

APPRECIATION FOR PHILANTHROPY The Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima would like to express our deep appreciation to all the concerned citizens and organizations for their support and generous contribution in cash and kind towards the Hospital and Poor Patient Welfare for the past one year.

1. Children of (Late) Mrs. Ketsovole Kire.

2. G. Rio School.

3. Mr. Akhrieu Kuotsu.

4. Mr. Romel Solo.

5. Mr. Richard Belho.

6. Governor's Secretariat.

7. Sumi Baptist Church, Kohima.

8. Angami Youth, CRC. 9. Childline Kohima.

10. Nagaland Contractors Union, Kohima.

11. Department of Sociology, St. Joseph College, Jakhama.

12. Mr & Mrs. Mutiya Rengma.

13. Catholic Youth Association, Christ King Church, Kohima.

We thank you for your concern and care for the hospital and patients and look forward for your continued support and cooperation in all times to come.

(DR. THORHUSIE KATIRY) Managing Director Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima K-2804

15.10.2019

NOTIFICATION

WHEREAS, in exercise of the power conferred on him vide Article V Clause 3 of the Party Constitution, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President, Naga People’s Front convened a meeting of the Central Executive Council (CEC) on 7th August 2019 at the NPF Central Office, Kohima.

WHEREAS, the said CEC meeting was convened by the President in conformity with Article IV section (3) clause (c), sub-clause (i) of the NPF Constitution.

WHEREAS, the CEC in its meeting held on 7th August 2019 passed a resolution endorsing the President to summon General Convention.

NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the power conferred

by Article V Clause 3 of the Party constitution and in pursuance to the decision of the CEC dated 07.08.2019, the President, Naga People’s Front hereby summon the General Convention of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) on 22nd November 2019 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima, Nagaland from 11:00 AM onwards.

The Agenda to be tabled in the General Convention are: • To discuss & deliberate on various issues pertaining to the party.

• To nominate/elect a new team of Office Bearers of the NPF for the tenure 2020-2024.

Furthermore, it is made clear that only Active Members of the Party shall be allowed to attend the General Convention.

(K. G. KENYE) MP (RS) & Secretary General, NPF. DC-1489 K Y M C

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B’desh hold India 1-1 in WC qualifiers

Players of India and Bangladesh in action during their World Cup qualifiers at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Tuesday. (PTI)

Ko l kata , O ct 1 5 (Agencies): Bangladesh hold India to a 1-1 draw in their third match of the World Cup 2022 qualifiers on Tuesday at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

Saad Uddin gave Bangladesh the lead in the 42nd minute but Adil Khan cancelled it out with a header in the 88th minute to confirm a point for the hosts.

Igor Stimac made three changes in India’s starting XI which held Qatar to a goalless draw a month back in Doha. Sunil Chhetri, Ashique Kuruniyan and Anas Edathodika came back into the lineup replacing Sandesh Jhingan, Rowllin Borges and Nikhil

Naga riders excel at Assam Downhill C’ship D imap u r , O ct 1 5 (NPN): A 6 member team led by team leader Kaolim Hanso from Nagaland Mountain Biking Community participated at the second edition of Assam Downhill Mountain Bike Championship in Guwahati. The team finished with two podiums in two categories.

Shalo Kent took the 3rd podium in Hard Tail Category and Atoba Longkumer was the fastest in the Masters Category. A total of 50 plus riders from all over North East took part in the competition.

The Nagaland team was sponsored by Motul Lubricants, Ninoto Chishi Enterprise.

Poojary. Jamie Day fielded an unchanged Bangladeshi XI. Anas was included in the starting XI for the first time since coming back from retirement. His last international appearance was against Bahrain in the Asian Cup on January 19.

Jamie Day tweaked the usual 4-4-2 formation and fielded his team in a defensive 4-1-4-1 formation with skipper Jamal Bhuyan in the defensive midfield role and Mohammad Jibon as the lone striker.

Stimac, on the other hand, started with a 4-4-2 formation with Ashique and Udanta on the wings and Manvir partnering Su-

nil Chhetri upfront.

Bangladesh’s defensive approach did not allow India to play their usual passing football. Even though the Blue Tigers dominated proceedings throughout the first half they mostly played long balls.

India got multiple opportunities to break the deadlock but central defender Yeasin Khan stood firm on his ground and denied the hosts from scoring.

Against the run of play, the visitors took the lead at the stroke of half time. Saad Uddin found the back of the net with a header from Jamal Bhuyan’s free-kick after Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

misjudged the flight of the ball.

Bangladesh twice came close to extend their lead in the second half. In the 51st minute, Jibon received a through ball from Ibrahim and was one on one with Gurpreet but failed to put the ball past the Indian custodian.

In the 55th minute, Ibrahim attempted a long range from the left flank but unfortunately, it hit the crossbar and came back.

Sandhu had absolutely no chance had the ball been on target. Igor Stimac went all guns blazing in the final 30 minutes of the match. India played with a two-man defence as they looked desperate to find an equaliser.

Their persistence paid off as Adil Khan pulled one back in the 88th minute with a header from Brandon Fernandes' corner.

Sunil Chhetri and Manvir Singh came very close to score the second goal in the final few moments of the match but failed to keep their shots on target.

India remained at the fourth position on the group table after today's match with two points from three games while Bangladesh continue to languish at the bottom with one point from the same number of matches.

14th M. Noke Trophy kicks off

Tripura beat Nagaland in women’s T20 D imap u r , O ct 1 5 (NPN): Tripura beat Nagaland women’s team by 74 runs in the Women’s Senior T20 Trophy on Tuesday.

After winning the toss, Tripura elected to bat and scored 129 losing 4 wickets in 20 overs. Mouchaity Debnath scored 63 runs while R R Saha contributed 21 runs.

For Nagaland, Trishna Nair and Merensola claimed a wicket each.

Chasing the target, Nagaland players managed to score only 55 runs losing 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Vaincy top scored for Nagaland with 21 runs while Nazma scored 14 runs. For Tripura, S Roy and SB Sinha took 1 wicket each.

Coaches workshop from October 21

D imap u r , O ct 1 5 (NPN): The department of Youth Resources and Sports in collaboration with Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and Nagaland Football Association (NFA) will be organising coaches development workshop for current and aspiring coaches from October 21 to 25 at IG Stadium, Kohima. K. Neibou Sekhose, secretary, NFA informed that the workshop will consist of both theory and practical session and certificates will be awarded to all participants. The reporting date for the workshop is October 19.

Therefore, all district football associations have been asked to nominate one representative each on or before October 19 without fail. For more information, contact 7630098992 or 7005088728.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

ASU Senior FC beat KBA 3-0

Players of Seniors FC, Angami Students Union (ASU) and Kohima Bar Association (KBA) before the match at Kohima local ground on Tuesday.

Correspondent KOHIMA, OCT 15 (NPN): Seniors FC, Angami Students Union (ASU) defeated Kohima Bar Association (KBA) 3-0 in the 4th edition football exhibition match played at Kohima local ground on Tuesday.

Seyieneilhou scored two and Khrietuo added one for ASU team. Vipopal Kintso, former NSF President was the match patron.

In the individual category, Imkong (KBA) was named the man of the match, Dievi Yano (ASUSFC) received the best custodian award, Seyieneilhou (ASUSFC) received the golden boot and Kelhou

Suohu (ASUSFC) was sued during the tournament. named the best coach.

Vizotuolie of Meriema team the goal scoring tally NSF Martyr’s Trophy leads with nine goals.

On their way to semis, semis from today Defending champions Centurion FC have defeated Centurion FC will play Poimi Students’ Union 5-1, against MTYO Medziphe- Zodiac FC 2-0 in the second ma in the first semi-final round, Phezoucha Youth match of the 20th NSF 3-0 in pre-quarters and overMartyrs’ Memorial Trophy came Chumu-Town Youth 2019 here at Kohima local Organisation 1-0 in the ground on Wednesday at quarter-final.

While Medziphema 1; 30 pm.

The annual tournament Town Youth Organisation is being organised by Angami thrashed Laimeisham FC Students’ Union under the Longleng 5-1, got a walktheme “Goal for Peace.” Till over from Jotsoma Youth the quarter final rounds, 114 Organisation (1-1) in pregoals has been scored. Alto- quarters and defeated Nagagether, 49 yellow cards and Hospital Colony Youth Orfive red cards have been is- ganisation 3-0 in quarters.

The match between Tiaren FC (Blue) and DEF Tuensang in progress at the ongoing 27th Loyem Memorial Trophy at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang on Tuesday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Earlier in the first match, Hügel Hifler (senior) defeated Hügel Hifler (junior) by 2-1. The tournament is being organised by Confederation of Chang Students’ Union (CCSU).

Players and officials with the special guest before the match on Tuesday.

D imap u r , O ct 1 5 (NPN): The 14th M. Noke Trophy Inter Club Football Tournament, organised

by Mon District Football Association, kick started Tuesday at local ground, Mon town.

The inaugural programme was graced by Methlow Konyak, contractor as special guest.

Addressing the gath-

ering, the special guest encouraged the youths of Mon district to display their skills and talents in sportsmanship spirit. He wished the association success for the tournament.

In the inaugural match, defending champions Unity Meinlong defeated Concern Chee Forum (CCF) by 5–1. Y. Langphong (10) scored

two goals for Unity Meinlong while Lima, Angki and Menguzelie scored a goal each. The lone goal for CCF was scored by Khampei.

In the second match, Marvericks FC defeated Sporto FC by 2–1. David and Hechang scored a goal each for Mavericks FC while the goal for Sporto FC was scored by Wangpai.

Tendulkar, Lara to play T20 tourney in India M u m b ai , O ct 1 5 (Agencies): Batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara are among former cricketers who will return to the field for the Road Safety World Series in India next year. The World Series will be an annual Twenty20 tournament played between retired cricketers from five countries - Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and India.

Indian Tendulkar and West Indian Lara will be joined by former players including India’s Virender Sehwag, Australian Brett Lee, Sri Lankan Tillakaratne Dilshan and South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes for the tournament from Feb. 2-16 across India.

Tendulkar, 46, is the world’s leading scorer in tests and one-day internationals, amassing more than 34,000 runs and 100 centuries in a 24-year career that ended in 2013.

In 2008, Tendulkar surpassed Lara’s record for most test runs with the West Indies left-hander having made 11,953 in the longest format of the game before retiring from international cricket in 2007.

Lara holds the record for the highest individual test score, his 400 not out against England in Antigua in 2004.

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