October 20, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 314

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HC takes note of delayed 4-lane project K.V. Nurumi

KOHIMA, OCT 19 (NPN): Taking cognisance of the “tardy progress” and inordinate delay in completion of the ongoing construction of the four-lane national highway 29 from Dimapur to Kohima, the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench has issued suo motu PIL where the Ministry of Road Transport and National Highways (MoRTH) and six others including the State government are Respondents.

A two-judge bench of the High Court-- Justice Songkhupchung Serto and Justice Manish Choudhury, in its order drew attention to a report in a news daily that appeared on October 9, 2019 which stated that the construction of the four-lane road, entrusted to National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) began in the year 2015 with the stipulated completion time of three years.

However, the judges noted that “the time period given for the completion of the construction has already passed but seeing the way how the construction is going on, it is unlikely that it

PAC suspends proposed bandh DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) has decided to temporarily suspend the proposed bandh.

PAC media cell stated that the decision was made during an emergency of the core committee on Saturday, PAC media cell stated.

Since the District Level Price Monitoring Committee (DLPMC) was on the job and also due to change of guard in the district administration, PAC decided to temporarily suspend the bandh until further notice, it added.

IBAPWO appeals for early solution

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): International Border Area People’s Welfare Organization (IBAPWO) has strongly urged the Government of India to conclude the long standing Naga political issue and peace talks with the NSCN (I-M) and NNPGs at the earliest.

In a press release, IBAPWO president Rhuletsu Whurr and secretary Lapingtsu also appealed to the NNPGs and NSCN (I-M) to meet and address all outstanding differences through dialogue and explore finding common ground for peaceful solution.

Blasting of rock for the ongoing 4-lane road work. (File)

would be completed even in the coming two to three years. This road being the only one which connects the state capital to the commercial city and wherein, the communication facilities including the Railway Station and the Airport are located and through which the State is connected with the rest of the country, it is important that the construction is completed at the earliest.”

The court also held the view that for the last more than four(4) years, the people of the State has suffered immensely due to the tardy progress made by the Stakeholders. To add more to the woes of the people, the existing road has not been maintained even to make it a little more comfortable

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clauses and failed to remedy them despite having been issued with ‘Cure Notices’.

NHIDCL pointed out that M/s RAMKY-ECI(JV) had failed to remedy the defaults such as cracked/failure of newly laid DBM, Quality Assurance Plan and Internal Quality System at the work sites.

Even the other firm, M/s Gayatri Projects Ltd. has run behind schedule as per a notice issued by GM (Projects) BO-Dimapur . The notice pointed out that instead of construction of one major bridge and four minor bridges, the firm has so far constructed only one minor bridge and no visible sign of activity for construction of the remaining bridges.

N a g a l a n d ’s l o n e Lok Sabha MP, Tokheho Yepthomi had also recently apprised the Union Minister for MoRTH Nitin Gadkari on this issue which was widely publicized in the local dailies of the State.

Tokheho had told Gadkari that the people of the State are faced with immeasurable problems due to the delay and poor workmanship of this vital road that connects the State Capital to its commercial capital.

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Zeliangrong Baudi (Nagaland) in collaboration with Civil Rights Forum and civil organizations Peren and state level has decided to hold a public mass rally on October 22 at Jalukie town traffic point under the theme- “Protect our Land & People”. In a press note, the organizing committee through CRF secretary G. Gwangphun stated that the objective of the rally was to “dispense social justice and denounce social injustices”.

In this regard, all citizens under Peren district, business communities, officers and public leaders, teachers and students, villages, educational institutions and churches including Zeliangrong frontal organizations from Dimapur and Kohima have been requested to participate in the rally.

It further asked all businesses/shops and educational institutions to remain closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and vehicles to stay off the roads during the period.

All participants have also been requested to come in traditional dress and organizational banners.

Solution with Naga flag, constitution, says Tuccu DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) president Q. Tuccu has reiterated that, “the Indo-Naga political solution without Naga flag and constitution is not conclusive and that will create a room for future headache” against the backdrop of the signing of the Framework Agreement on August 3,2015 between the government of India’s Interlocutor R.N. Ravi and NSCN(I-M) leaders late Isak Chishi Swu and Th .Muivah, in the presence of prime minister Narendra Modi , home minister Rajnath Singh and Indian army chief Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag and a host of NSCN(I-M) leaders In a statement, Tuccu said he was compelled to clarify the position of the ongoing talks to all against speculations about “deadlock of negotiations, mudslinging game and rumor war” and urged people to be “aware of rumor mongers and opportunists.”

Tuccu reiterated that in keeping with the principle of democracy and sovereignty, the government of India recognized “ the sovereignty of the Nagas” and held that

“sovereignty of the Nagas is with the Naga people.”

Tuccu maintained that “Nagas and the Indians will not be totally separated” but that they would “live together on the basis of the principle of co-existence of two entities with shared sovereignty.”

He however stressed that it did not mean Nagas and Indians would become one entity. He said as government of India recognized that Nagas are owners of their land and its resources “beneath and above the land” and also “clearly stated that integration of the divided Naga territories is the legitimate right of the Nagas and that it will be materialized through democratic process.”

He also reiterated that by virtue of the Framework Agreement, “Nagas will coexist with the Union of India as two entities” and likened it as different kinds of flowers blooming together. He said Nagas are opposed to any forced union and at no point of time have Nagas “agreed to live within the Union of India” which has also been acknowledged all Interlocutors.

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Groupism has broken up society: Along Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Minister Higher Education, Technical Education & Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, expressed dismay that the biggest problem that has emerged in Nagaland was “groupism”, which he said has broken up the society into smaller, wilder and even bolder groups to pursue one’s needs and goal. He lamented that the only way to pursue “our goals” was to come together as “pack of wolves”.

T h e m i n i s t e r wa s speaking as special guest at the Central Naga Students’ Association (CNSA) indigenous games and cultural meet, 2019, which was held at DDSC stadium here Saturday on the theme “Fraternity”.

Stressing on the theme, Along lauded the eminent tribes that chose to be a fraternity in order to stand with each other and chart

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a strong future for all the Nagas.

The minister, however, urged the leaders of CNSA to be careful while being a fraternity and reminded not to forget that they have a greater goal.

To be a forerunner in charting a decisive goal, he said one needed to be hardworking and consistent.

Lamenting that Nagas were lost in the mess of corruption, the minister, however, said that with times Nagas have started to search and preserve traditions, culture and indigenousness.

He said identifying

oneself was not just about wearing the traditional attire alone, but the endeavour in the heart, the zealousness in the mind to be humble before God and man and to remember the indigenousness that God has bestowed to each and everyone from time immemorial.

“The true essence that we have to find today is the essence of our indigenousness heritage which should not be compromise in our individual life,” he remarked Further, the minister encouraged the gathering to be responsible citizens, to adopt Nagaland as the “Karma Bhumi” – the working ground of the people – which should be watered properly in the acceptance of “each and every one of us in uniqueness.”

Speaking on the importance of games and sports, he said it should not only unite “our hearts, but also minds.”

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Justice sought for D.El.Ed 2014-16 batch

DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NN): Teacher trainees of NIOS offline D.El.Ed 2014-16 batch, who successfully completed the training in 2016, are yet to get their certificates due to the department misappropriating amount sanctioned for (Cont’d on p-7) their training, RTI Initiative Nagaland has alleged.

According to RTI activities Odi Jamir and ST Yapang Lkr of RTI Initiative Nagaland, the issue came to light following an RTI reply by Nagaland Education Mission Society Samagra Shiksha (erstwhile SSA), which stated that Rs.1.74 lakh was sanctioned to SCERT. However, the duo said that SCERT could not provide detailed expenditures. They said this has hindered the release of second instalment.

They said that SCERT “Without solving your in a reply to RTI stated that road problems, what D.El.Ed result was withheld solution is there?” owing to non-payment of

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to travel. “Therefore, this Court has been constrained to take cognizance of the same,” the Order stated.

In the PIL No.2/2019 the court had made the “Union of India” as respondent, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Road and Surface Transport, New Delhi; Secretary Ministry of Finance, New Delhi; Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland; Commissioner & Secretary PWD (Works and Housing) Government of Nagaland; Chief Engineer PWD (National Highway), Nagaland; Managing Director, National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, New Delhi and the General Manager, NHIDCL Jorhat, Assam are the Respondents .

The respondents have been served with a notice to respond on or before November 18, 2019 on which date on which the matter has been listed to be heard.

To assist the court in the case, senior counsel Taka Masa has been appointed as the advocate for the petitioner while K. Sema, Addl. Advocate General has accepted the notice on behalf of the chief secretary, commissioner & secretary, PWD (W&H) and the chief engineer (NH).

It may be recalled that the Executive Director (P), RO-NE of National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) on June 18, 2019, had written to the Director (T) NHIDCL, New Delhi, recommending ‘Notice for Intention to Terminate’ the contract work awarded in 2016 to M/s RAMKY -ECI (JV) engaged in the four-lane project (138 Km to 152 Km) after show cause notice was issued in the month of April 2019. The GM(Projects) BO Dimapur, NHIDCL also issued notice to M/s RAMKY-ECI (JV) on April 25, 2019. The firm had defaulted various contract

Public mass rally in Jalukie on October 22

second instalment of fees to NIOS by Sarva Shiksha Abhigyan (SSA). SCERT also replied that reason for non-payment was on account of SSA insisting that NIOS submit all supporting receipts and vouchers for the money already released. However, SCERT said NIOS expressed its inability to do so saying that the Utilization Certificate which they offered was their standard practice which all other states accepted and Nagaland could not be made an exception.

On filing another RTI, the Nagaland Education Mission Society Samagra Shiksha, Appellate Authority replied that SSA was the funding agency and any anomalies found in the Utilization Certificate submitted by the director SCERT Nagaland, may seek clarification from the implementing agency (SCERT) and not

from erstwhile SSA. The duo stated that while the two departments (SCERT and SSA) were blaming each other, the Teacher trainees were made to suffer.

RTI activists expressed the view that either the department could not rightfully utilise the released amount for the D.El.Ed training or they could not produce the Utilization Certificate leading to withholding the second instalment.

However, they said that the department on the other hand has already collected Rs.6000 from each Teacher trainee as 2nd year course fee. In the light of the above, the RTI activists demanded that the department refund the money collected from the teacher trainees and at the same time issue their training certificates within 20 days, failing which, they would seek help from Lokayukta on the case.

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KO H I M A , O C T 1 9 (NPN): Altogether 40 individuals from four districts of Nagaland, namely Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire and Phek living in the international borders of the state underwent capacity building training on RCC building construction.

The three-month long training was sponsored by Department of Under Developed Areas (DUDA), Gover nment of India under Backward Area Development Programe (BADP) 2019 while the training was conducted

by Zynorique Initiatives Society at Seithogei Living School, near Kohima Orphanage & Destitute Home Kohima. It started in the third week of July and concluded Saturday.

DUDA officials informed that BADP is a programme implemented by central government in order to provide economic opportunity for the people

Lotha regional council NNC (P-B) observes NNMD

KOHIMA: Lotha regional and peace to prevail in the council NNC (P-B) ob- Naga home land. served the Naga National The region also afMartyrs’ Day (NNMD) on firmed and stood on the October 18. resolutions adopted on A press release from March 7 during the NNC president NNC ( P -B) region general meeting Lotha region Ekyimthung held in Lotha region.

Patton stated that the reFurther he said the gion remembered all the region fully stand behind Naga wartyrs who had the leadership of acting sacrificed their lives for the president Yillow Humtsoe, sovereignty of Naga people vice president Zhiongba and land.

Yimchunger and general The release also stated secretary V. Nagi for the that the region was con- cause of Naga freedom. cerned for the present critiIt said NNC (P-B) cal situation in the land and has always worked for the appealed one and all to whole Naga people on Officials of DUDA and trainers from Zynoqiue Initiative Society and trainees from maintain peace and work the stand of non-violence, four border area districts on the concluding day. (NP) for the Naga unity for the peace and unity for the living in the international struction Workers Welfare ferent capacity building. best interest of the future Nagas. borders of the state by im- Board and training manag- Local contractors were parting skill development ers of Zynorique Initiatives also brought in to see the trainings.

Society, James Solo and trainees, he said, adding DUDA joint direc- Seyietsokho. that the trainees would be DIMAPUR: Dimapur Police on October 16 apprehendtor (BADP) Thepfuzakie P r o p r i e t o r o f getting job placements right ed one extortionist, namely Gias Uddin, son of Wahid Angami along with the Zynorique Initiative So- after the completion of the Ali of Agartala, Tripura, P/Add- Ghorapatti, PS- West subordinate officers and ciety, Richard Belho in- training.

PS Dimapur from public ground colony Dimapur. staff monitored the train- formed that during the DUDA department According to Police/PRO, they recovered/seized ing imparted by trainers three-month long train- extended stipend along 20 nos of work permit slip of NSCN GPRN from his like head trainer Nagaland ing the trainees was given with a drill machine and possession. In this connection a case has been registered Building and Other Con- hands-on-training on dif- certificate to the trainees. at West Police Station Dimapur.

Dmu Police arrests extortionist

Mokokchung traffic advisory DIMAPUR: Superintendant of Police Mokokchung has notified public about some traffic regulations in the town, which will be effective on a trial basis from October 23.

A press release from SP Mokokchung office stated that, the tremendous increase in the number of vehicles in the town has resulted in creating vehicular congestion, coupled with onset of winter festive season, whereby the vehicular congestion will be more.

In this regard, for the smooth flow of traffic regulation in the town, the following locations of the

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town have been made one way traffic from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m: All vehicles proceeding upwards from Main Police Point towards DC office Mokokchung will be diverted towards Yongpang Traffic Point (Old Supply Junction); No down vehicles will be allowed to proceed from Child Welfare Office Sangtemla ward road towards Yongpang Traffic Point; Vehicles from DC Hill area Mokokchung will take the route to Main Police Point via New Town Hall road. Public and vehicle owners have been requested to cooperate with the Traffic Police.

Smile Train provides 425 free cleft surgeries in Nagaland DIMAPUR: Two-day cleft surgery programme from October 15-16 marked the completion of 39th phase of Smile Train partner Shija Hospital’s Nagaland Cleft Outreach Programme in collaboration with Oking Hospital, Kohima (OHK). A press release by the hospital stated that so far the collaboration which was initiated in 2012 and has provided 425 free cleft surgeries in Nagaland.

During the two-day programme, seven children across Nagaland received free surgery. Besides free treatment, free medicines and travelling allowance was provided to patients, informed the release.

Mass communication students of PCC visit Gaili DIMAPUR: Patkai Christian College (PCC) second year students from department of Multimedia and Mass Communication (MMC) visited Gaili village in Peren district on October 19.

A press release from PCC stated that, under the course curriculum “Communication for rural engagement”, field trip is a mandatory exercise for the students pursuing degree course in Mass Communication.

During the exposure trip, the students interacted with the villagers to get insights about the socio-economic and cultural condition of the village. The group of students were divided into three teams. The teams were directed to carry out “Transect Walk” from the entrance of the village to different end parts of the village. “Transect Walk” is a tool that shows and describes the village in its original form with the help of members of the

news in Brief DEO informs: District education officer (DEO), Dimapur, has informed that district level science exhibition for all government and private schools from classes 8 to 12 under district, will be held on October 24, under the theme “Science and technology for sustainable development ”. Interested schools have been informed to submit participations on or before October 19. For further information, one may contact at 7629876536.

PAC meeting: PAC and commissioner of Police office Dimapur has convened a meeting of the DUCCF members and the Urban GBs on October 21, 2 p.m. at Tourist Lodge Dimapur. All the concern members have been requested to attend on priority.

DC Wokha informs: Vice chairman DPDB & deputy commissioner, Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon has informed all DPDB members that in order to promote e-governance and enhance transparency, biometric attendance system would be set up for DPDB meetings.

All DPDB members have been requested to get their biometrics captured/registered at NIC office (DC office complex) during office hours on or before October 21.

Members not registered will not be able to mark their attendance during the meeting.

Induction programme BS&G Wokha: Induction programme for the district office bearers and Tritya Sopan award ceremony of BS&G Wokha will be held on October 23, 11 a.m at DC conference hall, Wokha.

All headmaster/administrator have been informed to send the qualified Tritya Sopan Scout & Guides along with their unit leaders. District officials are invited to attend the programme. Unit leaders are to bring at least 3 each scouts and guides and to reach the venue by 10 a.m.

SFS parish annual social work at common cemetery: St. Francis De Sales (SFS) parish, Kohima town will be organising the annual social work at the common cemetery near BSF Camp on October 26. Parishioners and others whose family members and relatives are buried at the graveyard are requested to participate in the social work. Conveyance will be provided at Keziekie Bus Station at 9 a.m from where buses will proceed towards the cemetery on Saturday. Participants are requested to bring tools such as spade, machete and other implements to clean the graveyard. Cleanliness activity will be carried out in preparation for the All Souls’ Day which will be observed on November 2.

DDV to celebrate ‘Kathin chibar dana’: Dimapur Dhamma Vihar (DDV) will celebrating “kathin chibar dana” celebration at its premises on October 20. All the members of the society and well wishers have been requested to attend the celebration.

JBC men’s department gospel camp: Jakhama Baptist Church (JBC) men’s department gospel camp retreat will be held on October 20 at Jakhama Baptist Church.

CWO condemns October 13 incident

PCC mass communication students interacting with villagers at Gaili village.

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Village development board (VDB) secretary, Iteibambe Hau, primary teacher, Govt Primary School, Keyigumbe, village council members, Teisibe and Ibasile were the primary connecting link between the students and the villagers.

The village representatives led the student teams to as many as 50 households during the transect walk. The department will make the field report available to the policy makers concern in designing a road map for further development of Gaili village. The whole

transect and social mapping exercise was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Dakter Esse, HoD MMC, PCC. M e a n w h i l e, f i r s t year students under the guidance of their teacher Rojenn Wahengbam did a photography exercise in the village.

DIMAPUR: Cherüdiki Wo m e n O r g a n i s a t i o n (CWO) has vehemently condemned the barbaric and satanic act committed to one of its members, a mother of two daughters by one Vekhota Sapu of Phügimi village who had repeatedly raped and robbed her on October 13 at the way side of Rüsoma village.

A condemnation note from CWO president, Kevi-

zeneinuo Pienyü and secretary, Küdutalü Mezhü has urged the higher authority to award stringent and befitting punishment to the culprit according to the law of the land and not to grant bail in any form.

CWO also conveyed deepest sympathy to the victim and pray to God to grant her solace to overcome the physical and mental trauma.

training for Seminar on harmful effects Training for mithun farmers of Arunachal Pradesh Disaster NCC cadet at SSP of tobacco held in Zunheboto

Mithun farmers from Arunachal with ICAR-NRC on Mithun officials.

DIMAPUR: ICAR-NRC on mithun under tribal subplan conducted three-day training programme on semiintensive mithun farming from October 17 to 19 for the farmers of Arunachal Pradesh.

A press release from

ICAR-NRC on Mithun stated that, training was part of the institute’s initiative to create awareness among the mithun farmers on semiintensive mithun farming with the objective to train them on the various aspects of the scientific mithun hus-

bandry.

Scientists delivered the lectures on various topics pertaining to the care and management of young, pregnant and lactating animals etc. Farmers spent their time in the mithun farm where they witnessed rou-

tine farm activities, animal handling,identification of animals, blood collection and other activities. The farmers also had the unique experience of tasting mithun milk for the first time.

Programme concluded with farmers sharing their views on what they have learned from the training and also shared the knowledge of the importance of mithun in Nishi tribe.

D r. Ke s a n g Ye s h i Tukshipa, project associate (Livestock) from NEIDA acted as a facilitator. From ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Dr. Sapunii Stephen Hanah, scientist (LPM) and Dr. Laishram Sunitibala Devi, scientist (LPM) co-ordinated the training.

A total of nine mithun farmers from Mai village, Yachuli block, Lower Subansari of Arunachal Pradesh participated in the programme.

DIMAPUR: Team of experts led by Vikiho Awomi SIN, company commander, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Dimapur conducted one-day disaster management training at the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC VII) in Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) on October 19. A press release from Sainik School Punglwa stated that, team of experts organized lecturescum-demonstration on fire fighting, rescue operation, CPR and first aid measures.

The team also educated the staff and cadets of various fire hazards, precautions and how to deal with such hazards. Programme was organized under the initiative of Lt Kanu Barman, ANO and support from Akhu Kath, district commandant, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Dimapur.

DDLSA legal awareness at GPS, GMS Diphupar DIMAPUR: Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DDLSA) organised legal awareness programme during the golden jubilee celebration of GPS, GMS Diphupar at Diphupar village local ground on October 18.

A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, teachers and students were given legal awareness by panel lawyer Kekhriele-u Mezhu, who spoke on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. K Y M C

She underscored that the act has been enacted to protect the children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography with due regard for safeguarding the interest and well-being of children.

To combat rising cases of child sex abuse, the amendments to strengthen the POCSO Act also include death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children, besides providing stringent punishments for other crimes against

minors.

Yambemo Ngullie spoke on cyber crime. He sensitized them to keep vigilant and aware when using social media or keep away from fraud calls and threats through any form that involves a computer and a network. He said that such frauds or misuse of social media is punishable under cyber crime.

He also stated that penalties and punishments in India are contained in the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Medical staff and Police personnel at the seminar.

DIMAPUR: District health society (DHS), Zunheboto in collaboration with National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) held a seminar for police personnel at Police Station, Zunheboto on October 19.

A press release from CMO office district media officer Zunheboto, Shekho Sophie stated that, Dr. H. Hotokhu Chishi, addl. director, Dental, Health and Family Welfare, Kohima as resource person, said that tobacco contributes to most of the Kekhriele-u Mezhu panel lawyer speaking at the leading causes of death in programme. the world. He stated that

tobacco use leads most commonly to diseases affecting the heart, liver and lungs. He also elaborated about the risk factor and consequences of tobacco use. He encouraged the participants to do away with the use of tobacco and to be role models not to indulge in tobacco products.

He further on elaborated about the COTPA 2003 Act and gave detailed presentation about Section IV to IX. He encouraged the police personnel to create awareness before enforcement drive.

Vote of thanks was

delivered by Dr. K. Akaho Sema, district nodal officer (NTCP), Dy. CMO, Zunheboto. Special song was presented by students of Cornerstone Higher Secondary School and Dr. Aron Sema, DTO chaired the programme.

A pledge on Antitobacco was also taken during the programme and a short documentary on harmful effects of tobacco was shown. Workshop was attended by addl. director, DH &FW, Kohima, CMO, Dy. CMO, DTO, SDPO, dental surgeon, DH, OC, DPM, medical staff and police personnel.

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WEATHER FORECAST October 20

(Temperature in ºC) Agartala Very warm with plenty of sun Aizawl Mostly sunny and pleasant Guwahati Mostly sunny and pleasant Imphal Mostly sunny and pleasant Itanagar Partly sunny and nice Shillong A stray afternoon t-shower Kohima Partly sunny with a t-storm Dimapur Mostly sunny and pleasant Mkg A thunderstorm in spots Tuensang Not as warm Wokha Not as warm Zunheboto A thunderstorm in spots

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DALT officials along with A Chuba Ozükum during launching of “Ao Kaket Reju” on Saturday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 19 (NPN): Dimapur Ao Lanur Telongjem (DALT) launched the “Ao Kaket Reju”, text book to be used in the Ao Academy, on October 19, here at DABA Church, Ducan Basti, Dimapur.

Addressing the gathering, administrative officer, Justice and Law, A Chuba Ozükum, stated that Ao’s have now lost its pride in speaking mother tongue.

He viewed that many people of today’s generation shy away from conversing in Ao dialect

and that it has come to a situation where people make fun of others having conversation in one’s own mother tongue.

He also lamented that even people in the village areas have now started speaking Nagamese Creole, which proved that extinction of one’s mother tongue was under great threat.

Ozükum took the example of South Americans, who were once colonised by Spanish people and had to learn Spanish language, resulting in extinction of their original mother tongue. Here, he stressed that “our” own

Workshop on strategic planning on BS&G vision 2024

Participants of state level workshop at DUDA guest house Kohima.

KOHIMA: Nagaland State Bharat Scout and Guides (NSBSG) organised a twoday state level workshop on “Strategic planning on Bharat Scouts and Guides Vision -2024” from October 16 to 17.

The workshop was held under the leadership of Analendra Sarma, assistant director, Bharat

Scouts and Guides, North East Region.

Altogether, 10 districts participated in the two-day workshop held at DUDA guest house Kohima Meanwhile, the state council meet of the Nagaland State Bharat Scouts and Guides (NBS&G) took place at the confer-

ence hall, Life members’ Building, NSBSG, Bayavii Hill Kohima on October 19.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Atuo Mezhiir Sekhose, state chief commissioner, NSBSG. Representatives and district organisers from 10 districts attended the meeting.

mother tongue would also fall into the same scenario if one does not act upon it now and preserve it.

Releasing the book, chairman, Ao Senden Literature Board, Mokokchung, Dr. L Temjen Jamir, acknowledged DALT for spear heading to come up with books with the motive to preserve the Ao dialect, and hoped that the newly released book would serve for the benefit of all.

He also encouraged Sunday school teachers to refrain from teaching in other languages apart from Ao and also urged them to motivate and encourage students to sing or perform

Domestic violence awareness month observed in Mkg

DIMAPUR: Mokokchung SAKHI-One Stop Centre (OSC) Mokokchung and district administration Mokokchung observed domestic violence awareness month by organizing “A walk against domestic violence” which started from Imlong Place Police Point to Multi-purpose Sports Complex Mokokchung on October 19. Programme was flagged off by EAC HQ Mokokchung Sentilong Ozukum.

According to DIPR report, programme was also held at the culminating point with SDO (C) Mokokchung Dharam Raj, as guest of honor. In his short speech SDO called upon all to come out and raise voice against domestic violence in society. The victims suffer not only physically but also psychologically, he added. SDO also declared the poster campaign and conducted pledge (signature wall). Vote of thanks was proposed by WangshinaroYaden, centre administrator SAKHI-OSC Mokokchung.

Awareness on wild life conservation held in Botsa

Vedpal Singh IFS, Kohima forest officials and village communities at Botsa on Saturday. (NP)

Correspondent KOHIMA, OCT 19 (NPN): An awareness programme on wild life conservation was organised by Kohima Forest division, department of Environment, Forests & Climate Change in collaboration with the village councils of North Angami & Tseminyu areas at Botsa on Saturday.

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servation and sought concerted action from all the villages for the sustainability of the conservation effort.

He exhorted the gathering to have a change of mentality and mindset to achieve development in every field.

DFO Kohima Rongsenlemla Imchen who chaired the programme dwelt on the significance of implementation of village forest resolution in letter and spirit and also highlighted on the importance of conservation and

livelihood security.

Chairman Sendenyu BMC Gwasinlo Thong gave a powerpoint presentation on wild life conservation and its challenges with regard to Sendenyu Biodiversity Conservation area.

Heirang Lungalang, secretary Nagaland Community Conservation Area Forum also spoke on the occasion wherein he reflected the activities of the forum and the roles and responsibilities of the communities.

SDO Civil Chiephobo-

zou Samuel Thyug in his address encouraged the gathering to work towards a common goal and to raise awareness on conservation in all the villages.

Khriezelhou Sopfu said invocation prayer and Rheituolie Metha proposed vote of thanks.

Altogether 21 villages covering Chiephobozou and Tseminyu Range attended the programme along with Forest department officials, district administration, village functionaries and student union.

dramas in Ao dialect.

He also stressed that there were many books written in Ao dialect on various topics, but young people do not prefer reading them.

He commended that this also contributed to the near extinction of Ao language.

Short messages were also delivered by convenor, Literature Board, DALT, Supu Jamir, associate pastor, DABA, Rev. Kika Jamir, president, ASTD, L Wati Jamir and president, DWT, Yarsangla.

Dedicatory prayer for the newly released book was offered by secretary, Dimapur Area Ao Pastors’ Fellowship, L Panger Jamir.

E a r l i e r, t h e p r o gramme was chaired by president, DALT, Aotemsü Aier and invocation offered by associate pastor (W), DABA, Amongla Aier.

It may be noted that Ao Academy would be providing Ao language classes for interested students from October 27 after Sunday school classes at DABA, and continue till beginning of the coming year.

Governor Ravi taking oath as the chief patron of NBS&G at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima.

DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, RN Ravi was inducted as the chief patron of Nagaland Bharat Scouts and Guides (NBS&G) on October 19 at a function held at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan Kohima.

According to PRO to governor, while addressing the gathering, governor stated that the movement has come a long way in the state with active enrolment and different activities organised for both children and adults.

He hoped that the

scouts and guides movement become even more vibrant and strong in the days to come.

Governor also called upon the officials of NBS&G for commitment and rededication and assured his best support as chief patron.

Youth Resources and Sports advisor and president NBS&G Er. Zale Nikha while delivering the welcome address expressed optimism and look forward to the newly inducted chief parton for his guidance and

support.

He also stated that there were around 5000 scouts and guides enrolled in the state.

State organising commissioner (Scouts), John Tomchimong presided over the Induction ceremony while Vineyard School scouts and guides presented a special song. Programme was chaired by state chief commissioner, Atuo Mezhur Sekhose and vote of thanks was proposed by state treasurer, K Neibou Sekhose.

Advocacy meeting held for colony ward leaders DIMAPUR: Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Nagaland branch in collaboration with Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Nagaland unit organised an advocacy meeting for colony ward leaders with Neiteo Koza, state coordinator, HRLN & Pakinrichapbo, law officer, HRLN as resource persons on October 19 at Reproductive Health and Family Planning Clinic (RHFPC) Daklane Kohima.

A press release from F PA I n d i a N a g a l a n d branch programme officer, Akangkokla Namo stated that, Vincent Belho, general manager, FPAI in his introductory remark highlighted the role and initiatives of FPAI in the state.

He mentioned that FPAI promotes raising the family through planning and preparation protecting the interest and happiness of the families. He also said that FPAI not only provide counselling programme or service of family planning methods but provide services for the protection of adolescent health and

13th CRM team visits Phek district

DIMAPUR: The 13th common review mission (CRM) team led by Mona Gupta, advisor, Human Resource for Health (HRH) National Health System Resource Centre (NHSRC) New Delhi is on a visit to Phek district from October 18 to 22.

A press release from CMO office district media officer Phek, Kutolu Nakro stated that, a district briefing programme was held on October 18 at DH conference hall, Phek, wherein the chief medical officer (CMO) Dr. Vibeituonuo welcomed the team and apprised them of the district health profile and status of all the vertical programme activities through presentation by Sede DPM NHM. The team leader Mona Gupta in her speech expressed gratitude for the welcome and said that team was here to support and supervise the district and to know the challenges faced at the grass root level.

The team will be visiting health units (DH/CHCs/ PHCs/SCs) and interact with the service providers, community people, AWWS, ASHAs etc. Programme was chaired by Dr. Tiala (MS) and special song presented by the nurses of DH Phek.

Neiteo Koza state coordinator HRLN speaking at the programme.

reproductive rights and top acts, which is targeted to promote young talents in the state.

Neiteo Koza during her topic presentation on POCSO & basic legal provisions for women stated mentioned that Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is not a gender specific Act but give protection to all children of sexual offences who are below the age of 18 years. She pointed out that POCSO Act cast duty upon

every person to ensure that children are protected and mandates the commission of sexual offences under this Act against any child be reported mandatorily and failure to do so shall attract punishment which may extend to 6 months or with fine or with both.

Pakinrichapbo, law officer of HRLN spoke on medical termination of pregnancy act and preconception and pre-natal diagnostic technique (Prohibition of Sex) Act.

He said that these two Acts were not properly implemented and called on the concern citizens for effective implementation. He also mentioned sex selection of foetus is a punishable offence under the law.

Ville Rhetso, counsellor FPA India in her keynote address appreciated the Association of Kohima Municipal Wards Panchayat (AKMWP) for taking keen interest in mobilising representatives from different wards.

Akangkokla Namo, programme officer FPA India highlighted the concept and significance of comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for young people and urged the community leaders to initiate health and rights related programme in the community.

Neibulie Kewhuo, president of AKMWP also gave a brief message in the programme chaired

by Akangkokla Namo.

Programme was attended by leaders and representatives from different colony wards.

LBCD conducts medical camp at Yamhon

Doctors examining patients during the medical camp at Liphi village (Ralan area) conducted by LBCD on October 19. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Extending its outreach mission ministry to wider horizon, Lotha Baptist Diphupar A, conducted medical camp at Yamhon area with Liphi village as the center (around 50 kms from Dimapur) on October 19.

According to DIPR report, more than 100 patients drawn from 8 villages namely, Liphi, Richeyan, Ronsuyan, Hayiyan, Lio-Wokha, Longjung, Sungkha, and Supayan availed the facility during the medical camp, and were given medicines free of cost, according to their ailments.

The doctors also examined patients with poor vision and gave them medically prescribed fitted spectacles free of cost.

Richumvu 110 years old and the oldest person in Liphi village who could not come in the medical camp due to old age was given treatment at her doorstep by the doctors.

Dr. Wopen Tsopoe, Dr. Thungchanpeni Patton, nurses Lisenbeni Patton and Chichanpeni Tsanglae, who are church members of LBCD conducted the medical camp.

Pastor, LBCD, Limhathung Lotha, opined that

besides spiritual feeding, physical fitness is a very important area to be focused by the churches, to help people who cannot afford to avail medical help, so that they become strong spiritually.

In this aspect, the LBCD planned for the outreach work through medical camp ministry.

T h e ex p e n s e s f o r medicines and spectacles were bor ne by LBCD. Doctors were accompanied by LBCD pastor, associate pastor, deacons, stewards and members from the women department.

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Amid tension, Assam to Self-centeredness drags Manipur to woes: Manipur CM hold Indo-Bangla Meet Correspondent

Guwahati, Oct 19 (IANS): Amid recent hostilities along the IndoBangladesh border in West Bengal, Assam is all set to hold a two-day IndoBangladesh Stakeholders meet from Tuesday.

Officials of the Assam government said that Minister of Commerce of the neighbouring country Tipu Munshi, has confirmed participation in the summit with a 90 member delegation including bureaucrats and senior members of the business fraternity of Bangladesh.

Ministers from Central government in New Delhi and top officials of Ministry of Commerce, External Affairs, Road Transport and Shipping are also likely to attend this meet, officials said on Saturday.

However, tension has gripped both sides of the Indo-Bangla border after one Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed and another injured in firing by a soldier of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Murshidabad in West Bengal on Thursday.

V.K. Johri (File)

Although the BSF and BGB had maintained a cordial atmosphere along the borders without even firing of a single bullet in the past one decade, yet the incident on Thursday has dampened the spirit ahead of the meet.

BSF chief V.K. Johri had called up BGB Chief over hotline for a detailed probe. The incident took place when a BSF team entered the Bangladesh territory responding to a call for a flag meeting the same day.

“The India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet aims at orchestrating North-East India’s regional support to the visionary initiative of Prime Minister’s Act East Policy. The framework

of the Meet would comprise generating awareness about the opportunities made available by the new path-breaking agreements between India and Bangladesh and harnessing comprehensive cooperation of all relevant stakeholders of India and Bangladesh,” a senior official of the Assam government said on Saturday.

“We believe that the upcoming event would provide an extensive fillip to the establishment of business relations not only with Bangladesh, but also with South East Asian countries through the ports of Bangladesh, he said.

The meet, he said, is expected to create awareness about the opportunities made available to exporters and transporters by these path-breaking agreements, addressing loose ends during their operationalisation, and harnessing comprehensive cooperation of all relevant stakeholders of India and Bangladesh to achieve synergy in cross-border trade between Bangladesh and North East India.

IMPHAL, Oct 19: Selfcenteredness among different communities living in the state have dragged the state into the pool of woes, said Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday.

Singh said it was tragic that most of the communities of the state always think for themselves rather than cohesive thoughts.

“When we start thinking for common good leaving aside personal/community benefits, then there will be peace in the state,” he said.

Addressing the 128th Manipur Police Raising Day celebration held at the Parade Ground of 1st Manipur Rifles Battalion on Saturday, the chief minister reiterated state government’s commitment toward upholding the territorial integrity of the state.

The Centre has assured the state government that the territorial integrity of the state will not be affected in bringing solution of the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks, he added.

“The state government believes that the Centre and its leaders would respect

128th Raising Day of Manipur police celebrated in Imphal on Saturday. (NP)

sentiment of the people of the state. The state government is vigilant and monitoring every stage of the ongoing peace talks,” he assured.

The Manipur police completed its 128th year of existence since its establishment in 1892 as State Military Police (SMP) that was formed following the defeat of Manipur’s King by the British in Khongjom War (April 1892).

The nascent SMP began with section strength of 1 European officer, 14 local officers, 49 NCOS and 400 sepoys.

On the occasion, the

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IMPHAL, Oct 19: United Committee Manipur (UCM) on Saturday reaffirmed its strong opposition to any kind of settlement including arrangements for territorial council, 6th Schedule and ethnic based administration to the ongoing peace talk between the NSCN-IM and the Government of India.

UCM reiterated its stand against the backdrop of the reported next round of negotiation between Centre and NSCN (I-M) which is likely to ink the final agreement on October 31.

The pressure group of Manipur demanded a clarification from the Manipur government on whether it was aware of Centre agreeing to grant autonomy territorial council and extending Article 371(A) of Indian Constitution related with Nagaland in the state.

The UCM was referring to RN Ravi’s highlight on the points of the framework agreement for Naga

solution which was circulated in the social media on Saturday.

Expecting inking the final agreement by October 31 between GoI-NSCN(IM) negotiation, the UCM demanded a special session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly to be convened before the proposed next round of talks.

Addressing a hurriedly call news conference at its office, UCM president Sunil Karam said they were already made aware of a distinct possibility of making an arrangement to provide a territorial council or 6th Schedule for bringing a settlement.

He reiterated that UCM has been strongly opposing such type of ethnic administrative division and if the Central government tries to impose territorial council or 6th schedule in the state forcefully, UCM will not remain silent.

He alleged that if the Centre negotiates with the NSCN(I-M) to the above

proposals, the Centre has failed to keep its assurance of consulting all stakeholders before finalising the Naga solution.

He claimed that Centre had assured consulting all stakeholders before bringing a final solution to the peace negotiation with the NSCN (I-M). However, the Centre was planning to ink an agreement to conclude the decades-long peace talks on October 31 against the assurance they had given them, he alleged.

UCM will take seriously if the Centre decides to conclude the peace talks without prior consultation and that will in turn create a bigger problem while solving a problem, Karam said.

The UCM president demanded that N Biren-led BJP’s coalition must convene a special session of the state Assembly to adopt a decision to oppose any move tantamount to distort the territorial integrity of Manipur. He then, announced

Five of family burnt Assam by-polls: campaigning ends Oct 19 Royal Soreng of CPI(M), to death in Assam Guwahati, (PTI): Campaigning for Sanjit Rajbangshi of SUCI

Dibrugarh (Assam), Oct 19 (PTI): Five members of a family including two children were charred to death when a cooking gas cylinder burst triggering fire at their house in Dibrugarh district of upper Assam, police said on Saturday.

The incident occurred at Niz Kodomoni near Thermal Colony in Dibrugarh town, district Additional Superintendent of Police Dhruba Bora said. The cooking gas cylinder in their hut near the railway tracks burst around 1.30 am on Saturday when they were sleeping, he said, adding that they were “burnt to death at the spot” after the fire engulfed their house.

The deceased were identified as Maya Sonar (50), Bishal Sonar (19), Shib Sonar (5), Shankar Sonar (3), Nunu (50), the ASP said. The bodies have been sent for post mortem examination. The fire damaged the hut completely and their belongings, Bora said.

Ruling out any sabotage leading to the fire, Bora said senior police personnel and officials of the district administration reached the spot and initiated a preliminary investigation. Expressing his condolence to the relatives of the deceased, CM Sonowal directed the district DC of police to conduct an enquiry into the incident.

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Monday’s by-elections to four Assembly constituencies in Assam ended on Saturday.

The fate of 20 contestants in the four seats Rangapara, Sonari, Ratabari and Jania - will be known when results will be announced after counting of votes on Thursday.

The by-polls to these constituencies were necessitated after sitting BJP MLAs and ministers Pallab Lochan Das (Rangapara) and Tapan Gogoi (Sonari) along with Deputy Speaker Kripanath Mallah (Ratabari) and Congress MLA Abdul Khaleque (Jania) were elected to the Lok Sabha. Campaigning was low-key in the seats with state leaders addressing election meetings along with the candidates in the respective constituencies.

In Rangapara, five candidates are in the fray. They are Rajen Bortakur of BJP, Kartik Kurmi of Congress,

(Communist) and Arup Kumar Chowdhury of the Bharatiya Gana Parishad.

BJP’s Nabanita Handique and Sushil Kumar Suri of Congress are the contestants in Sonari.

In Ratabari, four candidates are in the arena but the fight is likely to be straight between Bijoy Malakar of BJP and Keshab Prasad Rajak of Congress. Birendra Ravidas (SUCI- Communist) and Parikhit Roy (Independent) are also in the fray. Jania constituency has the highest number of nine candidates with the contest likely to be triangular among Towfiqur Rahman (BJP), Samsul Hoque (INC) and Rafiqul Islam (AIUDF).

The other candidates are Chand Mahmud (NPP), Faruk Khan (AAP), Rustom Ali (CPI-M), Abdul Jalil Talukdar (Ind), Rafikul Islam (Democratic Party of India) and Subhash Sutradhar (Ind).

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that UCM will convene a public meeting on October 21 in Imphal to deliberate on the issue, in which the future course of action to be taken by the UCM with the people of Manipur will be decided.

UCM is also planning to stage a mass protest on October 31 across the state against creation of territorial council in the state and extension of Article 371(A) in the state, he added.

He then, urged ethnic communities of the state to come out and declare their stand on the territorial integrity of Manipur so that a united struggle against any moves hurting the interest of integrity of the state.

Alleging that no MLA of the state so far responded to UCM’s recent call for declaring their stand on the creation of territorial council or extension of 6th schedule in the state, Karam warned that in the event of any eventuality arising out of the peace talk, the MLAs must bear the sole

responsibility.

Mention may be made that on October 12 last, UCM had announced that there was a distinct possibility of Centre making an arrangement for providing a territorial council or 6th Schedule for bringing a settlement to the peace talk with NSCN(IM).

And while declaring that UCM totally oppose such move, the pressure group demanded that all the 60 MLAs of the state must declare their stand on latest development in the peace talk.

Karam also cautioned the state government if the Centre goes ahead with the proposals despite opposition from the people of Manipur, the incumbent government must bear the brunt.

He said that the state government must not forget that if they (Centre) use forceful means in this regard, then the people of Manipur were also ready to protect the integrity of the state with their lives.

chief minister appreciated the efforts of the police in maintaining law and order of the state.

Singh announced that the government would construct a new city police station and also renovate the existing Imphal West Commando Barrack.

On the contribution of the women police personnel, the chief minister said that a special women commando unit will be established and around 100 women police personnel will be given special training in this regard.

The chief minister further announced that under

a scheme of Union home ministry, a police memorial park and police museum would be constructed soon as a mark of respect and tribute to those police personnel who have rendered selfless sacrifice and service for the good of the state.

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, state DGP LM Khaute elaborately spelled out various activities and initiatives of the Manipur police in last one year.

He maintained that 527 militants were arrested with the recovery of 102 arms along with 8908 ammunitions during the period.

Around 925 cases were charge-sheeted by the state police.

In the war against drugs, drugs worth Rs 1336 crores were seized and 226 cases were registered under which 413 persons were arrested, he added.

He also stated that child friendly police stations have been inaugurated in various police stations across the state.

On the occasion, the chief minister distributed commendation certificates with cash rewards to various police officers for their outstanding contributions

in different fields.

The best police station 2019 was bagged by Moreh police station, best battalion 2019 went to 5th Bn Manipur Rifles and best police officer 2019 was awarded to Md Wakibuddin, subinspector of Lilong police station.

Bhumika Shamurailatpam, who topped the High School Leaving Certificate Examination 2019, was also awarded a cash prize of Rs 5000 by the chief minister.

The chief minister took salutes from around 15 march-past contingents of civil police (male and female), police commandos, Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion, Home Guards, VDF personnel and Manipur Police Dog Squad.

Singh further released a souvenir highlighting the various achievements of the Manipur police department in the last one year and also inaugurated blood donation camp at banquet hall of 1st Manipur Rifles Battalion.

State deputy chief minister Y Joykumar, some cabinet ministers, MLAs, chief secretary and top civil and police officers were among others who attended the function.

Tripura govt suspends 8 police officers

Agartala, Oct 19 (PTI): The Tripura government has suspended eight police officers, including a deputy superintendent of police of West Tripura district, two days after its superintendent of police was placed under suspension, a top police officer said on Saturday.

The state government on Friday placed Banuj Biplab Das, the DSP(Hq) and DSP(district intelligence bureau), Debaprasad Roy, officer-in-charge of West Agartala police station, subinspector Pradip Acharya, two personal bodyguards of former state minister Badal Chowdhury and three constables under suspension, the officer said.

Chowdhury, a CPI(M) central committee member, is absconding after a local court rejected his anticipatory bail application on Wednesday.

Chowdhury has been accused of being involved in a Rs 630 crore scam when he was PWD minister in the erstwhile Left Front government. Director General of Police Akhil Kumar Shukla, however, refused to divulge the reason behind the suspension of the eight police personnel.

“This is an internal matter of the government and I will not comment on this”, Shukla told PTI on Saturday. Ajit Pratap Singh, the West Tripura police superintendent was

suspended and Raju Reang, the sub-divisional police officer of New Capital Complex who was investigating the corruption case against senior CPI(M) leader Badal Chowdhury was transferred on Thursday.

The Tripura government also transferred southern range deputy inspector general Arindam Nath to police head quarter with immediate effect.

A team of top police officers had on Thursday met Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who holds charge of the home portfolio, and demanded revocation of suspension order of Singh and cancellation of the transfer order of Nath.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER SATAKHA : NAGALAND OBJECTION NOTICE Dated Satakha the 30/9/2019 NO.JUD-7/Pt-1/15-16/: Whereas Shri. Ayivi, H/o Lt. Khutoli has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925, Part X to draw/withdraw/ Operate/ Transfer his/her Pension.

Bank A/C No. 11819537658 Who expired on 9-9-2019.

Now therefore Public are hereby asked to file Claims/Objection if any within One Month from the date of issue of this notice.

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Regd. No 2430/19 AFFIDAVIT Dated: 21/05/19 (Correction/rectification of name) I, Shri M MESOPA, S/o Lt. MÜKETHO presently residing at Khrümdho Colony Meluri Town, Dist. Phek, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows:1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India.

2. That in some of the official documents my name has been recorded as M MESOPA, however in my Service Book and NSCB Pass Book A/c No. 100310006103893 my name has been recorded as M MESOPA NYUWI and in GPF A/C statement my name have been recorded as MESOPA M POCHURY and in my Driving License my name has been recorded as M MESOPA POCHURY and in Aadhaar Card my name has been recorded as MESOPA hence, the stated name represents the same person having a single identity i.e., myself.

3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declare that my name will be M MESOPA for all official references.

4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no material facts has been concealed herein and I signed this affidavit before the competent authority on 21st May 2019 at Kohima.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned named on this day 21st May 2019 Kohima, Nagaland.

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Indian in FBI’s top 10 most wanted list biggest ever hunt launched

NEW YORK/NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): Considered as one of the biggest ever simultaneous chases in the US and India, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is hunting for an Indian fugitive, Bhadresh Kumar Patel, for the past four years.

Patel, who hails from Viramgam in Ahmedabad, figures in the FBI’s top 10 list of most wanted fugitives and carries an award of $100,000.

FBI considers Patel as a cold-blooded murderer and an ‘extremely dangerous’ criminal who killed his young wife at a Dunkin’ Donuts store in Hanover, Maryland, in a most bizarre way.

Though the top 10 list of most wanted fugitives is constantly updated and changed, as Bhadresh Patel continues to run from one place to another, his name continues to figure in the latest FBI list (2019), which includes some of the most dreaded fugitives. Patel’s name first figured in the top 10 list in 2017.

Assisting the FBI in its investigation, County police detective Kally Harding said, “Patel’s wife Palak was young and the scene was very brutal... She was killed in a horrible way, that’s the kind of person (killer) we are dealing with.”

Palak (21) and Patel (then 24) were working in night shift in the Dunkin’

Donuts store. The CCTV footage retrieved from the store shows Bhadresh and Palak walking together towards the kitchen before disappearing behind the racks. Moments later, Patel reappears. He then shuts off the kitchen oven and walks out of the store, as if nothing had happened. His body language and facial impression seem to be very normal.

The FBI investigation into the brutal murder, which sent shock waves in Maryland, disclosed that the body of Palak, found hours later in the night of April 12, 2015, carried multiple stab wounds.

After brutally beating and stabbing Palak to death, Patel left the store and returned to his nearby apartment by foot. He then

picked up some personal items and hired a cab to a hotel near an airport in Newark.

The taxi driver later reported that Patel was looking normal during the ride.

CCTV footage revealed that Patel later checked into a hotel in Newark and was seen at the counter paying in cash for a room. He slept over the night and left the hotel in the morning.

Since then the FBI sleuths and their vast network of informers are trying hard to gather clues about Patel’s whereabouts.

The hunt for Patel is on in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Delhi.

Posters with different photographs of Patel have been printed in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and even in French and

Shah dares Rahul to declare Cong will restore Art 370 in J&K

NAVAPUR (MAHA), OCT 19 (PTI): Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah on Saturday dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to declare that his party will restore provisions of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir if voted to power.

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s tribal Nandurbar district, Shah said after Narendra Modi won the second term with a massive mandate in May this year, the first thing he did was to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

“Due to the special provisions, Pakistan fomented terror in the state and over 40,000 people died. Development in Kashmir came to a standstill. But Congress was not ready to scrap the provisions. It was worried about its vote bank and not about the national interest.

“No PM ever dared to take the decision. It was Modi with his 56-inch chest

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who made the move,” he said. “Rahul Gandhi asks what is the connection between Article 370 and Maharashtra. I dare him to declare that if voted to power, his party would restore the provisions of Article 370.

There is still one day to go for the assembly elections.

See how the people will react. Don’t you want Kashmir to be an integral part of India?” the Union minister asked.

Shah said Nandurbar has been included among

the 115 districts under the Modi government’s tribal development policy.

“In the next five years, Nandurbar will be developed as a premier tribal district in the country and Maharashtra as the number one state,” he asserted.

The minister listed the development works being undertaken by the state government and the Centre for tribal welfare. “The Modi government decided to construct a memorial for tribal freedom fighters. Similarly, Eklavya Model Schools have been started,” he said.

Shah accused the Congress of using ‘adivasis’ (tribals) only for votes and never working for their development.

He also alleged that the Congress did not do anything for the welfare of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in 55 years and said it was the Modi government which gave constitutional status to the OBC Commission.

they have been circulated in different parts of the world where Patel could hide.

FBI’s agent in Delhi is also coordinating with different state police and law enforcing agencies to keep a tab on Patel’s known friends and relatives. According to a senior IPS officer of Delhi Police, all efforts would be made to trace the fugitive if leads are provided by the FBI. On several occasions, Indian probe agencies have coordinated with the FBI and other foreign police organisations to nab fugitives.

In 2004, Indian immigrant Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, wanted in the sensational murder of British teen Hannah Claire Foster (17), was arrested from Darjeeling on a tip-off by the British agencies.

Six drowned bodies pulled out HYDERABAD, OCT 19 (IANS): Bodies of all six persons who were drowned into the Left Canal of Nagarjuna Sagar Project in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Friday night, were pulled out on Saturday, police said.

All the bodies were stuck in the car, which fell into the canal. The vehicle was retrieved by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnal with the help of a crane.

The deceased were identified as Abdul Aziz (45), Rajesh (29), Santhosh Kumar (23), Pavan Kumar (23), Naresh (55) and Johnson (33).

The incident occurred on Friday night in Chakirala village of Nadigudem block when the person driving the car apparently lost control and the vehicle fell off the bridge into the canal. All of them were employees of a private hospital in Hyderabad and were returning to the city after attending the marriage of their colleague in Suryapet district.

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Improve economy, don’t run a ‘comedy circus’: Priyanka

Modi steps up offensive against Cong, says its policies ‘destroyed country’

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday hit out at Union Minister Piyush Goyal for his remarks on Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, saying the government’s job is to improve the “collapsing” economy and not to run a “comedy circus”.

Goyal on Friday said Banerjee supported ‘NYAY’, a minimum income scheme proposed by the Congress, which was rejected by the Indian voters and there was no need to “accept what he thinks”.

The ‘NYAY’ scheme was one of the highlights of the Congress manifesto for the April-May Lok Sabha polls. The Union commerce and industry minister, at a media briefing in Pune, also described Banerjee as a “Left-leaning” person.

Lashing out at Goyal for his remarks, Priyanka Gandhi said instead of doing their work, BJP leaders are trying to belie the achievements of others.

The Nobel laureate did his work honestly and won the Nobel Prize, she said in a tweet in Hindi.

“The economy is collapsing. Your job is to improve it, not to run a comedy circus,” the Congress general secretary said.

She also tagged a media report which claimed that the slowdown in the auto sector continued in September.

ELLENABAD (HR), OCT 19 (PTI): On the last day of campaigning for the Haryana assembly polls here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the opposition Congress over issues of Article 370 and the Kartarpur corridor, accusing it of “destroying the country” with wrong policies and strategy.

Raising the issue of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370, Modi here in a rally said what was called a temporary provision by B R Ambedkar, continued for over 70 years but the Congress did nothing about it.

The situation in Kashmir worsened as the government in Delhi remained in slumber, he said.

“The wrong policies and strategy of the Congress have destroyed the nation,” he said, stressing that it was people of India and Kashmir who will frame policies now.

“Time has changed, country has changed,” he said.

Justifying the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 for Jammu and Kashmir, Modi said, “Should Kashmir have been allowed to be destroyed for the sake of power in Delhi? Should Kashmir be more important or post of a prime minister?

Every Indian’s reply is the same that PMs will come and go, Kashmir has to remain and prosper.”

Narendra Modi (File)

He said for 70 years, “no honest efforts” were made to find a meaningful solution to the issue even after innocents kept dying in J-K while the jawans sacrificed their lives for the safety and security of citizens there. He also accused the Congress of opposing the government move with regard to Jammu and Kashmir.

On the Kartarpur corridor, which links historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, the final resting place of Guru Nanak in Pakistan, to Dera Baba Nanak in Indian Punjab’s Gurdaspur, Modi said it was nearly completion and the Centre had been making arrangements to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of the Sikhism founder in a grand manner.

“The inability to bring the Kartarpur gurdwara within the Indian territory was a mistake made during the Partition,” he said, adding that the Congress did not

make efforts to ensure that devotees “were not separated from their guru”.

“But the Congress and those parties connected with their culture, never gave respect to the belief, tradition and culture of the Indians,” he said.

“What has been the Congress’ approach towards our holy places, the same approach they had towards Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.

Attacking the Congress, he said, “The government which was in slumber in Delhi worsened the Kashmir situation. Initially, a portion of our territory was snatched away from us and became PakistanOccupied Kashmir.”

“A few years later, Kashmir’s Sufi tradition was buried. Its roots were shaken,” he said, stressing that the Sufi tradition of Kashmir gave the message of unity and brotherhood.

“But those sitting in Delhi could not see this.

They thought if they take care of one or two families, Kashmir will be taken care of. Allow these one or two families to do whatever they want...if they have to loot, let them...if people are destroyed, let them be...

Kashmir will be controlled... such things continued,” said Modi in a stinging attack.

He said later “discrimination and injustice” started with Jammu, Ladakh and Kargil.

‘Tell people Pak’s integral part split because of Cong’ NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (PTI): The Congress on Saturday accused the BJP of raising the issue of revocation of Article 370 provisions in assembly polls campaign for electoral gains and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must tell the people that it was because of the Congress that Pakistan’s integral part split from it.

“Modi ji only remembers (Article) 370. He does not know when Pakistan split and who did it. It was we (Congress) who split Pakistan’s integral part from it... where were you (Modi) then?” senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal asked.

“Tell the people of Haryana that it was because of the Congress that Pakistan’s integral part was split from it. This happened under the Congress rule.

Praise the Congress, but you don’t have the guts to do that,” he said.

Training his guns at Modi, the Congress leader asked what has the BJP government under him

Kapil Sibal (File)

done for implementation of Article 47 of the Constitution which states that raising the level of nutrition and the standard of living and improving public health is the duty of the state.

“You only remember Article 370 but you do not keep in mind your constitutional duties. Around 93 per cent children are not getting proper nutrition and your entire focus is on Article 370,” he said.

“You are doing this because of the Assembly polls... You do not know

about the people who are suffering,” Sibal said.

He further attacked Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over their remarks that Jammu and Kashmir lagged in development because of Article 370.

Citing poverty, infant mortality and unemployment rates, along with gross enrolment ratio in higher education and human development index rank of Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to Sibal said, “These states did not have Article 370, but most of the corresponding figures of Jammu and Kashmir were way better.”

Referring to data from a US Customs and Border Protection report, Sibal claimed that in the last three years the number of Indians arrested for trying to enter the US illegally has “tripled”.

This means a lot of poor Indians are leaving the country in search of employment opportunities,

the Congress leader said, adding, “Modi ji please respond why is this happening as you have been running the country for the last five-and-half years.”

He also took potshots at the prime minister over India ranking 102 in the Global Hunger Index, saying Modi should concentrate less on politics and more on the people of the country.

Citing the latest GDP growth projections by international agencies, Sibal said, “Despite India’s GDP growth rate slipping to a six-year low of 5 per cent in the April-June quarter, the Modi government still insists that all is well with the country’s economy and that it remains among the fastest growing in the world.”

“But revised projections for India’s GDP growth rates this year alone indicate otherwise.

In fact, some analysts have dropped growth projections for 2019-20 from 7.5 per cent all the way to just 6 per cent,” he said.

Maha govt will explore option of PMC bank merger: CM Delhi get 100 more Mohalla clinics provisions of the Depositors Act the state or the Central government can auction the assets (of the accused) and pay depositors,” he said, adding that the process may take time.

Investigators have so far arrested five persons, including promoters of HDIL and top executives of the bank, in connection with the alleged scam.

The depositors of the bank have been holding

protests demanding release of their money, as the RBI has imposed restrictions on withdrawal of funds from their accounts.

After an alleged Rs 4,355 crore scam came to light at the bank, the apex bank initially capped withdrawals at Rs 1,000 in view of liquidity crisis, and later hiked it to Rs 40,000.

Fadnavis said bank deposits upto Rs one lakh are safe and insured.

PMC Bank depositors protest outside RBI hq

Depositors of PMC bank display placards during a protest over the RBI’s curb on the bank, outside RBI headquarters in Mumbai, Saturday. (PTI)

MUMBAI, OCT 19 (PTI): The Maharashtra government will explore possibility of merging crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC) with other bank, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

Assuaging concerns of depositors facing hardships due to restrictions on withdrawal of funds from the scam-hit bank, the chief minister said that money of account-holders would remain safe.

The alleged scam to the tune of Rs 4,355 crore scam at the bank is attributed to loans given to realty firm HDIL, which were allegedly hidden from regulators’ scrutiny, turning nonperforming assets.

“Unfortunately, a revival package for PMC bank is not in jurisdiction of the state government, but with the RBI. But, the state government can facilitate merger of the bank with other bank. I have already spoken

to the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister on this issue. I will again peruse the matter after polls,” Fadnavis said in an interaction with select journalists as the campaign for the October 21 polls winds up at 6 pm on Saturday.

When asked about the steps taken by the BJP-Shiv Sena government in the bank scam, Fadnavis said accused have been arrested and their assets seized.

“Depending on the

Depositors of scamhit Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank on Saturday staged a protest outside the Reserve Bank headquarters here demanding return of their funds stuck in the accounts under restrictions.

Around 100 depositors, including women, raised placards and chanted slogans against PMC Bank and the RBI, a police official said.

Presence of police personnel ensured that no untoward incident took place, and nobody was detained, he said.

After an alleged Rs 4,355 crore scam came to light at the PMC Bank, the RBI initially capped withdrawals at Rs 1,000 in view of liquidity crisis, and later hiked it to Rs 40,000.

The depositors have been protesting to get back their funds held up in the bank accounts.

The crisis at the bank is being attributed to loans given to realty player HDIL, which were allegedly hidden from regulators’ scrutiny, turning non-performing assets. Five persons including HDIL promoters have been arrested in the case.

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): With the target of a thousand Mohalla Clinics (Neighbourhood clinic), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday inaugurated 100 more new mohalla clinics in the national capital.

After the inauguration, the number of Mohalla Clinics in the national capi-

tal has now gone up to 301 operational clinics across the state.

“After the inauguration of these 100 Mohalla clinics, the number of such clinics in national capital has crossed 300 now. Lakhs of people will get health services in their neighbourhood,” Kejriwal tweeted after inaugurating the clinics.

“On occasions like these, it feels that a common man coming to politics has proved meaningful. This politics has changed lives of many people,” he added in the tweet.

According to Health Minister Satyendra Jain, the Delhi government will install CCTV cameras at all mohalla clinics.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE NO.SW/ESTT-4/2016/

NAGALAND:;: KOHIMA

Dated Kohima the 19th Oct. 2019

NOTIFICATION

A written interview was conducted after due advertisement in all local dailies for 11 post of Supervisors, 3 Caretakers, 2 Education Teachers and 1 Children Guide. The qualified candidates in the written exam were called for Viva Voce interview on 11.10.2019.

The following Candidates bearing Roll Nos. are provisionally selected for engagement for the stated post in order of merit. The posts are purely on engagement and co-terminus with the Scheme.

Acceptance letter may be submitted to this office within 30 days from the date of issue of this notification. Waiting list will be maintained for a period of 6 months w.e.f. the date of issue of this result.

Sl. Name of the Post Selected Roll Nos. in order of Merit 1 Supervisor 2650, 2995, 2384, 1083, 1033, 2484, 2649, 2014, 2106, 0522, 0716 2 Caretaker 0042, 0175, 0011 3 Education Teacher 0007, 0086 4 Children Guide 0040 DC-1515

Sd/- (T. MERANGTSUNGBA AIER) Director

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 314 Dimapur, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019

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Less than desired

t was not a surprise but more revealing in more ways than one that 65.2% cultivators in Nagaland are women as against 47.4% men; while 7.3% of workforce are women as against 5.8% men. These figures speak for themselves with regard to which gender is the major workforce in agriculture in a state which is predominantly rural with 82.26 percent of the population living in villages. The main economic activity is agriculture, with a very small proportion engaged in the rearing of livestock, weaving, black smithy and handicrafts. Nagaland does not have any major industry and almost the entire urban population depends on the Government services for employment and livelihood. In Nagaland, the agriculture sector employs about 70 percent of the State’s population and its share to the State Domestic Product is about 33 percent. Work Participation Rate(WPR) in Nagaland shows that rural areas have more women workforce who are mainly engaged in agricultural activities. As per 2011 figures, Peren district recorded the highest female Work Participation Rate(WPR) of 64% against the average of 64.5% almost equal to male WPR. These were followed by Longleng (59.6%), Mon (57.6%) and Zunheboto (55.1%). The lowest female WPR in 2011 was recorded in Dimapur (28.5%) against the average of 40% followed by Kohima (36.2%). The prominent districts whose women WPR vary between 42-49% are Kiphire, Wokha, Mokokchung, Tuensang and Phek respectively. In India, 70% of farmers are women as against 30% men. According to Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (OXFAM) 2018, agriculture sector employs 80% of all economically active women in India, they comprise 33% of the agriculture labour force and 48% of the self-employed farmers. Globally more than 400 million women engage in farm work, although they lack equal rights in land ownership in more than 90 countries. Women worldwide engage in non-mechanised farm occupations that include sowing, winnowing, harvesting, and other forms of labour-intensive processes such as rice transplantation. According to FAO, if women farmers had equal access to land ownership, credit, farming equipment and new technologies, yields can increase by 30 per cent per household and countries can experience an increase in agricultural output by 2.5 to 4 per cent. Women also reinvest up to 90 per cent of their earnings back into their households—that's the money spent on nutrition, food, health care, school, and income-generating activities that help in breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Women in rural areas who are mostly engaged in agricultural activities are confronted with various problems such as not having access to information on modern methods of farming and technology and also being excluded from rights and entitlements such as institutional credits and land inheritance. According to the India Human Development Survey (IHDS, 2018), 83 per cent of agricultural land in the country is inherited by male members of the family and less than two per cent by their female counterparts. . According to various reports, lesser ownership of land means lesser exposure to agricultural value chains for women. In turn, it means lesser productivity for them despite putting in as much effort. Besides not having land ownership, women often have to be content with low paid jobs in agriculture. There is need to address the imbalance that is tilted against the women farmers if productivity is to be increased manifold.

DailyDevotion The Unheeded Secret

Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world."

—John 18:36 The great enemy of the Lord Jesus Christ today is the idea of practical work that has no basis in the New Testament but comes from the systems of the world. This work insists upon endless energy and activities, but no private life with God. The emphasis is put on the wrong thing. Jesus said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation….For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21).

It is a hidden, obscure thing. An active Christian worker too often lives to be seen by others, while it is the innermost, personal area that reveals the power of a person’s life.

We must get rid of the plague of the spirit of this religious age in which we live. In our Lord’s life there was none of the pressure and the rushing of tremendous activity that we regard so highly today, and a disciple is to be like His Master. The central point of the kingdom of Jesus Christ is a personal relationship with Him, not public usefulness to others.

It is not the practical activities that are the strength of this Bible Training College— its entire strength lies in the fact that here you are immersed in the truths of God to soak in them before Him. You have no idea of where or how God is going to engineer your future circumstances, and no knowledge of what stress and strain is going to be placed on you either at home or abroad. And if you waste your time in overactivity, instead of being immersed in the great fundamental truths of God’s redemption, then you will snap when the stress and strain do come.

But if this time of soaking before God is being spent in getting rooted and grounded in Him, which may appear to be impractical, then you will remain true to Him whatever happens.

Quotes

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. ~ Mark Twain

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019

Post-mortem

Yaruiwo Q. Tuccu on the position of political talks M y dear countrymen, respected village Chiefs, honorable leaders of political parties, tribal hohos and civil societies, revered priests of the Churches, fellow Christians, beloved youth and comradesin-common cause.

Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ! As compelled by circumstances, I am duty bound to clarify the position of talks to one and all. Gossiping of deadlock of negotiations, mudslinging game and rumor of war are the talk of the days. We must be aware of rumor mongers and opportunists.

The fact is that our national resistance movement began the day the forces of Indian and Burmese aggressor-states intruded into our land, which led to resistance movement resulting in armed confrontations. The Nagas are the aggrieved, not the aggressors. But, after a decade long armed confrontations, the Government of India (GoI) invited the NNC leadership for political dialogue in 1964. Endorsed by the Tatar Hoho,NNC and FGN leaders embarked upon negotiations with the Government of India, which ended in deadlock due to lack of political will of India. Thereafter, confrontation resumed.

However, the leadership of NNC and FGN finally ended with the Shillong Accord on account of acceptance of the Indian constitution in 1975.

Every Naga, young and

old is well informed of it that the 16–Point Agreement and Shillong Accord could not solve the problem the Nagas have been facing; rather they are the seeds of division and killing among the Nagas on the one hand, and prolonged fighting with India on the other. So, the resistance movement continued.

After twenty (20) years long resistance against the colonial forces under the banner of NSCN, the Government of India invited NSCN leadership for political negotiation in 1995.

Therefore, NSCN leadership was mandated by the Tatar Hoho (National Parliament) to engage in dialogue with the Government of India for working out an honorable solution.

Thus, the cease-fire agreement between the Government of India and NSCN was signed in 1997 based onthe agreed three terms – 1 . Ta l k w i t h o u t condition 2 . Ta l k a t P r i m e Ministerial level and 3 . Ta l k i n t h i r d countries In the following talks in 2002, the Government of India recognized the unique history and situation of the Nagas. By unique history it means – the Nagas have never been a part of the Union of India and that of Burma either by conquest by the two powers or by consent of the Nagas.

Finally, the historic Framework Agreement was signed between the Gov-

ernment of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim representing the Nagas. It was signed by Mr. Isak Chishi Swu, the Chairman of NSCN, and Mr. Th. Muivah, Chief Negotiator of NSCN and Mr. R.N. Ravi, Interlocutor of Government of India in the presence of Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, Chief of Indian Army, Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag and a host of NSCN leaders in the eyes of the whole world on 3rd August, 2015.

In keeping with the universal principle of democracy on sovereignty, the Government of India has recognized the sovereignty of the Nagas stating that sovereignty of the Nagas is with the Naga people. However, the Nagas and the Indians will not be totally separated.

The two people will live together on the basis of the principle of co-existence of the two entities with sharedsovereignty. Two entities means two people. The term coexistence naturally applies to two entities or more. If the Nagas are to merge with the union of India, then the Nagas and Indians will become one entity, and that the question of two entities does not arise.

In the subsequent talks on competencies, the Government of India has recognized the territories of the Nagas by stating that Nagas are the owners of their land and its resources beneath and above the land. The

Will the state of Nagaland cease to exist???

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o begin with, let me first focus on the very topic of debates and arguments that mostly does the round in Social Medias, “NAGALAND or NAGALIM”, and let us all be practical here, because ‘People’s Sentiments’ is at stake, and so if, the ‘Nagas of Nagaland’ wants the name to remain as ‘Nagaland’, why should anyone shove their forceful will down our throat, and what audacity do you have to intrude into our Homes and renames our homeland against our will.

It is understood that we are all Nagas though disintegrated through Artificial boundaries and demarcations, (so let us just say we are all Neighbours), but here is the hard fact (and just for once, kindly be in our side of the troubled water for a moment) “How/What will you feel or react, if a Neighbour of yours, enters your home, demands for their cut of some monetary percentage of your hard earned Salary/ Earnings and also impose their will on you at gunpoint. To add salt to injuries, again, without your consent, they ‘Renames or Re-Christens your name, your wife’s name (lovingly and meaningfully given by your respective beloved parents) and all your Children’s names, Is that not a breach of personal rights and privacy?????”

Hence the bottom line is, if the Nagas of Nagaland wants the name of our homeland to remain as ‘NAGALAND’, then it is ‘Nagaland’......., Yeah, you heard right, the name is ‘Nagaland’ and not ‘Nagalim’ (for God sake) Now, the very statement; “The State of Nagaland shall cease to exist” coined out, concocted and blabbered by some derisorious, nonsensical and preposterous of the usurped state showrunners, makes me feel like being hit “Below the Belt” with a foul strike and I strongly believes that it has stirred the very ‘Jeez’ out of everybody (as far as Nagaland State and its inhabitants and sons of the soil are concerned). It also makes me wonder as to how must our ‘Visionary, Patriotic and Gallant heroes’ of our forefathers be stirring restlessly in their graves, on hearing this traded insults to their beloved homeland in which they had given so much with their blood, sweat and tears. The absurdity in it all (per-se) is; Did all these long years from’ “Conflicts to Ceasefire to Round of Talks” came to this ‘Pathetically Abominable, Detestable, Abhorrent and Repugnant conclusion????? (“The State of Nagaland shall....blah... blah...blah”) ....but perhaps, if perchance, those comedians claims that they meant to say it as a Joke, then I must say that those very bad Jokers truly have a ‘Sick sense of Humour’ because Nagaland and its people are not a plaything for you to play with and be fiddled around.

History has it that the Naga National Movement is one of the oldest (or perhaps even the oldest) conflict in South East

Asia, and since then, it was we, Nagas who had been accusing the GoI for ‘Procrastinating or Dragging or Postponing’ the issue this long, but suddenly, the table has turned the other way round with the GoI now accusing the Nagas (NSCN - IM) to being ‘Procrastinating’ which perhaps, maybe quite true, but which again is so outrageously Amusing.

I for one dream for a United/Unified Nagas from every corners sans artificial boundries and demarcation to come together but enough has been said and deliberated that, looking into every angles, the GoI is crystal clear that ‘Integration’ is not possible at this juncture, however, ‘Political Peace Process amd Negotiations’ will continue even after some solution is arrived at, so why can’t we be Pragmatic at this very opportune moment, for all parties to come together, that what is possible right now and to ‘Give Peace a Chance’ so as to pave way for the ‘Best’ which is yet to come, and simply not waste our time, energy and opportunity in an ‘Utopian Dreams’ and a ‘Fruitless Daydreaming Reverie’????

H o w e ve r i f s o m e P a r t y ( s ) / negotiator(s) wants to remain so adamant and stubborn, I am afraid that I (or for that matter, the People of Nagaland) must also join the chorus of some of our Leaders/Negotiators/Writers, who had said that some People wants to prolong and drag on the conflict in order to hold the people (especially Nagas of Nagaland) to Ransom, so as to fleece Nagaland to its Skins and Bones through taxation and forceful collection in the name of ‘NAGA NATIONAL MOVEMENT’.. and to supplement their claims, I must also reverberate our old Naga saying as thus “The more you make the water murkier and dirtier, the more fishes you get”, but please stop dirtying the already troubled waters dirtied by you, in order to get more fishes, (vis-a-vis your own selfish gains and vested interests).

Naga issue cannot be continued to be misinterpreted or twisted by some so called Leaders and (some faceless Incognitos) who are nothing but just Pseudo Nationalists and Wannabe Social Reformist’s thinkers, who are hell bound to bring down Nagaland to its knees, with no care, but as long as it serves their own Materialistic Interests. Having said all these, the State of Nagaland cannot continue to always be placed at the ‘Guillotine Chopping Block’ for your Sinister and Diabolic designs.

Nota Bene: The above statements, are all written in my individual capacity and is not influenced by any Political Party/NGOs/CSOs whatsoever and also does not reflect, the views of any ‘Organisation/Group’ that I represent.

Amento V. Chophi (AV Chophi), Full Nagarjan, Dimapur (avchophi2@gmail.com)

Government of India has also clearly stated that integration of the divided Naga territories is the legitimate right of the Nagas and that it will be materialized through democratic process.

By virtue of the Framework Agreement, the Nagas will coexist with the Union of India as two entities as different kind of flowers bloom together. At no point of time, the Nagas have agreed to live within the Union of India. And all Interlocutors of the Government of India acknowledged that fact. The Nagas will associate with India in many fields as two entities. We understand that the spirit of living together, cooperation and coordination builds the world whereas the spirit of opposition and confrontation destroys it.

Therefore, we have chosen the path of living together with India with the spirit of cooperation and coordination.

However, the Nagas are strongly opposed to forced Union. We are aware that forced Union will certainly breed fighting and killing within the box. The Government of India is creating fear psychosis in Nagalim by deploying thousands of armed forces personnel. We do not see war situation here. The spirit of peace dominates the hearts of the people for twenty two (22) years, which I believe, is a prelude to a permanent peace in the land. If Government of India chooses military option to dictating the negotiating

team, that will not be the end of the matter. The issue will remain alive and kicking.

The Nagas are always for a negotiated settlement based on the doctrine of mutual consent and recognition of rights. I believe the present Indian leadership will not commit the mistake of their past leaders.

After coming so close to the point of conclusion, we are facing hurdles on the issues of Naga flag and constitution. The Indian authorities who deal with the talks are also well informed that the Indo-Naga political solution without Naga flag and constitution is not conclusive and that will create a room for future headache.

We are looking for a lasting solution.

After all, the Naga people have reasons to appreciate and give thanks to the prudent and accommodative Indian authorities who are involved in the talks at various stages, particularly the present Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi through whom the two parties could signed the historic Framework Agreement on 3rd August, 2015.The Nagas are also deeply indebted to the leadership of late Mr. Isak Chishi Swu and Mr. Th. Muivah who took all the necessary troubles in bringing the issue thus far.

This legacy will go into the pages of history to be valued and adored by generations of both peoples.

This Framework Agreement is the meeting point

for the two contending parties - Indians and the Nagas and the rallying point for the divided Nagas. The Framework Agreement will certainly bring an honorable and acceptable solution to the long-drawn Indo-Naga political conflict as it addresses the security concern of India as well as the historical and political rights of the Nagas. It will open up a new era of harmonious peaceful coexistence for the Indians and the Nagas.

Since the Framework Agreement is issue based, I believe every sensible and patriotic Nagas will be for it. We do not see any valid reason to go against it when the Government of India and National Socialist Council of Nagalim have reached an acceptable solution that touches the heart of the matter.

Dear Naga brothers and sisters, now is the time for the Nagas to assemble. We are one by blood, by history, by culture, by faith, by politics and above all, we are the Lord’s people. The name of the Lord is in our people and land.

We are now entering a new era where together we will build a land of peace and progress; together we face the common dangers, together we work and live for a common cause, and together we glorify the name of the Lord.

God bless the Nagas!

God bless Nagalim!

KUKNALIM

Expectation and the likely outcome of current peace initiatives

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he views shared here is purely personal but with references to the Constitution of India, independent of the slogans and demands of the negotiating groups, on the likely outcome of the ongoing peace initiatives where people in general are yet to see the emergence of the true colour of the chicken. Nevertheless, the very fact that various groups are now settled down to the tables for talks for an amicable settlement are positive signs that are most welcome.

Peace after-all cannot be fought through the barrel of guns. The final peace accord is speculated to be announced within three months but the expectations for announcement may be extended beyond the expectations. After all, expectations have no time limit.

Besides the above issues that are apparently speculative, there is a dire need for the people to come to grips with same important ground realities that will directly impact the interest and future of the people of Nagaland.

Presently we have a number of groups that pursue certain aims and objectives but do not see eye to eye amongst them. Can an accord with one group alone be sufficient to usher in permanent peace and stability in the state or could the present peace initiative could serve as the first step towards a final settlement

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that may be acceptable to all or does the final settlement visualise the involvement of the interest of all the Nagas or aimed only in targeting a group or a faction. These are million dollar questions that needs to be answered.

Much has also been discussed or speculated about the concept of Dual sovereignty. Whereas I have no intention to explain on the concept of Sovereignty, for this brief article, let us have a fresh look at the present constitution of the country that is written, more rigid than flexible wherein the sovereign power rests with the Central Government.

This sovereignty is singular, indivisible and absolute in nature and the same power cannot be delegated to a second party. In such a structure as we have, I do not see any ground realities to accommodate any other sovereignty of sorts in the existing system so much so that the concept of shared sovereignty appears to me more of an academic discussion rather than real.

All States in our country are invested with a certain decree of powers that is autonomous and independent to decide but such powers are not absolute but local in nature that can exercise control only within their own state or jurisdiction but not beyond. All states with such powers are federated into the Union of India where the

Parliament stands supreme.

Power sharing and relationship between the centre and the state are well defined by law under Union, State and concurrent lists. In such an existing pattern, it may be inconceivable and impractical to accommodate a separate constitution that is parallel or independent to the constitution of India. Regarding a separate Flag, the National Flag represents the unity and the Sovereignty of the country; as such I feel to explore a breathing space in accommodating any other Flags that is equivalent or parallel to the National Flag. These to my humble views are some of the ground realities where I am afraid there may not be any scope for adjustment.

The present Honourable members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly are the representative of the people of Nagaland. They are duly elected by the people to serve them. In such a critical juncture when some vital decisions are likely to be made for the State, the Legislative Members need not only play the role of cheerleaders from the gallery while someone else is drawing up Service Rules for them. They are in fact voted to power by the people of Nagaland to protect, guide & promote the interest of the people.

Tali Longkumer (IAS Rtd) Kohima

Imbroglio of Nagas’ solution

verybody specially Nagas used to talk and write about Naga's solution, every where we are hearing even in the market places about that. Nagas used to observe the 14th August every year as independence day since 1947 which means Naga have got already full fledged independent, Nagaland is a Nation it means. Nagas didn't know what they have done in the past and what they are doing now and what they are going to do, they are totally in confusion, they are about to land in danger instead of getting solution according to prevailing situation. Nagas are unknowingly making themselves very cheap and becoming a laughing stock infront of the world and now Nagas are negotiating with GOI for solution by two groups i,e NSCN (IM) and WC of 7 NNPGS but India is saying only one agreement, one solution, there won't be two solutions according to my opinion. So to which group NSCN or WC,GOI will pay heed for Naga Solution. And framework agreement is already signed by NSCN(IM) with GOI for the same on 3th August 2015.Both GOI and NSCN (IM) should respect their agreement and stick to it firmly, as its not a kid's play, should be implemented it accordingly at the earliest so as to enable the Nagas to live peacefully and if the framework agreement signed by GOI and NSCN (IM) is not agreeable to both parties, the leader's of every Naga underground factions should be invited to formulate a new reasonable chartered of demands for Nagas solution which can be considered and accepted by GOI and the Nagas.

T. Ovung, President NPGN/NNC(N/A)

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BSF jawan’s killing: Will talk to Shah if needed

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had held three Indian fishermen who were allowed by the BSF to fish within the International Border, but let go of two later.

Shortly after, a BGB jawan identified as Sayed fired from behind, killing Bhan Singh.

Terming the incident “unfortunate”, the Bangladesh home minister said the director general of both the forces should ideally sit together and solve the issue.

“The two countries share a cordial relationship and the same applies for the

3 from Surat among 5 held for Kamlesh murder

Kamlesh Tiwari (File)

rity to family members.

The chief minister, meanwhile, said he was ready to meet Tiwari’s family members. He said such incidents will not be tolerated, and those involved will not be spared.

According to police, the three persons detained in Surat by Gujarat AntiTerrorist Squad (ATS) were identified as Faizan Yunus Bhai, Maulana Mohsin Sheikh and Rashid Ahmed Khursheed Ahmed Pathan.

The DGP said that Uttar Pradesh police and their Gujarat counterparts were interrogating them.

Elaborating on the arrest of the three persons in Surat, the DGP said, “On the basis of a packet of sweets obtained from the crime spot, the Gujarat Police was contacted and a team was sent there. A CCTV footage of a Suratbased sweets shop was examined and Faizan Yunus Bhai was identified.”

He said later Sheikh

and Pathan were detained.

“Going by investigation and joint interrogation, it was clear that these three persons were part of the conspiracy to murder Kamlesh Tiwari,” Singh said, adding that their interrogation revealed that they had no links with any terror organisation. Tiwari (45) was earlier associated with a faction of the Hindu Mahasabha.

“Prime facie it seems that Tiwari was murdered due to a controversial statement he made in 2015.

There is a possibility,” the DGP said, “The inciting speech... led to his murder. The information which we have received hints that planning was done for this. Of the three suspects, who have been taken into custody, one was involved in planning and one person instigated him. “In fact it was a radicalised operation, and third went to the sweet shop and purchased sweets with the main culprit. We will get more clues,” he said.

Tiwari was cremated at his native place in Mahmoodabad after the district administration succeeded in convincing his family members that their demands will be fulfilled. “My son was killed by a local BJP leader... due to a temple land dispute in village,” Tiwari’s mother told reporters. She also named the leader.

The DGP said two more persons-- Rashid’s brother and Gaurav Tiwari-were also questioned but were let off after investigation. “Gaurav had called Kamlesh a few days ago, expressing his desire to work for the Hindu Samaj Party in Surat and other places,” he said. Late on Friday night, UP’s Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Awasthi had informed that a special investigation team had been constituted to probe the incident.

“The team comprises Lucknow IG S K Bhagat, SP (Crime) Dinesh Puri and Deputy SP (STF) P K Mishra,” Awasthi said.

Two persons had visited Tiwari with a box of sweets before killing him at his residence in Khurshed Bagh under the Naka Hindola police station in Lucknow, police had said.

Chief Minister Adityanath on Saturday said that the assailants were allowed to meet Tiwari by the security personnel posted at his residence after Tiwari gave the nod. The killers sat with Tiwari, sipped tea, ate food and then the personal aide of Tiwari and his son were sent to the market to purchase something, and it was during this period that Tiwari was murdered, he said.

MUMBAI, OCT 19 (PTI): The ED on Saturday conducted searches at about a dozen premises of DHFL and other linked firms in connection with its money laundering probe against Iqbal Mirchi, the aide of global terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, officials said.

They said the raids are being conducted in and around Mumbai under provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

About a dozen premises are being searched, they added.

The Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd (DHFL) allegedly had business links with Sunblink Real Estate, the firm at the heart of investigations into the financial dealings of Mirchi. The DHFL had given loans of Rs 2,186 crore to the real estate firm.

The ED suspects these monies were allegedly routed by Sunblink into accounts linked to Mirchi and his associates.

The agency is looking for evidence in the form of documents and other paraphernalia as part of the latest operation, they said. The DHFL earlier said it had no links to the alleged dubious transactions.

India, Thailand begin joint naval exercise

FIR filed against Border Guard Bangladesh over BSF jawan’s killing

NEW DELHI, OCT 19 (IANS): India and Thailand began a joint naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal that will involve air exercises with integral helicopters from ships of both nations, defence officials said here on Saturday.

The five-day exercise commenced off the port of Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Two naval ships of Thailand - UMS Sin Phyu Shin (F-14), a frigate and UMS Tabinshweti (773), a corvette - have been deployed for the exercise.

India has deployed its ships INS Ranvijay, a guidedmissile destroyer and INS Kuthar, a missile corvette, for the exercise along with the two Thai ships.

The opening ceremony of the exercise, which is being conducted for the second time, was held on board INS Ranvijay at Visakhapatnam on Friday. Upon arrival in Vishakhapatnam, the Thai crew called on Eastern Naval Commander Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain.

The harbour phase of the exercise which will continue till 19 October will involve professional interaction for sharing of expertise on various maritime issues between both the navies.

KO L K ATA , O C T 1 9 (PTI): An FIR has been lodged against Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) by its Indian counterpart Border Security Force (BSF) over the killing one of its jawans earlier this week, a senior police officer said.

A Bangladeshi border guard on Thursday fired from his AK-47 rifle during a ‘flag meeting’ along the international boundary in West Bengal, killing BSF head constable Vijay Bhan Singh (51) and injuring another jawan, Rajvir Yadav.

A BSF statement said the incident took place in Murshidabad district around 9 am when a force party approached the BGB troops, standing at a “char” or a riverine in the middle of the Padma river, to resolve an issue linked to Indian fishermen.

“Yes, we have received a complaint from the BSF. A case has been registered and investigation is on,” Murshidabad Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar said.

The BSF officials, too, confirmed that police have lodged an FIR against the BGB. Refuting claims by the

IBAPWO appeals for early solution

(From p-1) IBAPWO also sought conclusion of the peace talks that was honourable and acceptable to all in the larger interest of the border area people of all border blocks (Indo-Myanmar) of Nagaland.

“It is high time for the people of Nagaland to ponder upon the matter in issue so that permanent peace may prevail,” stated IBAPWO.

Bangladeshi border force that its patrol team “had to open fire in self-defence”, a senior official of the BSF said not a single bullet was fired from the Indian side.

“Although an inquiry has been ordered by the BSF, we still decided to lodge a complaint with the police, in accordance with the norms. The allegation by the BGB that we had fired first is not just absurd but a blatant lie. We didn’t fire a single bullet,” a senior BSF official said.

Officials had said that the trouble arose when BGB personnel held three Indian fishermen who were allowed by the BSF to fish within the International Border, that runs through the middle of the 3-kmwide Padma river.

The BGB team later freed two fishermen and informed the BSF that the third person has been held by them and that was when the BSF post commander of the 117th battalion, a sub-inspector, took a six-

member party on a motorboat to resolve the issue, they said.

Shortly after, a BGB jawan identified only as Sayed fired from behind, killing Bhan Singh.

A senior BSF officer in Delhi said on Friday that the troops “did not try to forcibly take away the lone fisherman from the custody of Border Guard Bangladesh. They had gone for flag meeting inside Bangladesh territory on getting a call from the BGB.” The officer added that during a telephonic talk between the commanding officers of the two sides, post the incident, the counterpart “did not say that BSF men had either violated the IB or entered inside Bangladesh territory.”

Security has been stepped up along the 4,096km Indo- Bangla border in the wake of Thursday’s incident.

The lone fisherman, Pranab Mondal, is still in Bangladesh police custody.

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(From p-1) He expressed optimism that the CNSA has come together to uphold each other and preserve one’s indigenous culture, games and sports in order to make the bond grow more stronger than yesterday.

Earlier, at the programme, CNSA president Himato Yeptho delivered welcome note was while CNTC president N Matong Jamir gave greeting.

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to resolve the issue. We think there should be a flag meeting to find a solution to such problems,” he iterated.

The last director general-level talks was held in June this year at BGB headquarters in Dhaka.

Contending that he would propose the use of non-lethal weapons and joint border patrol, during the next flag meeting, the Bangladesh home minister said such measures could also prevent civilian deaths along the international boundary.

Official sources said border forces of India and Bangladesh that guard the 4,096-km long international boundary have maintained friendly relations and no bullet has been exchanged between them for decades.

Thursday’s incident is an “aberration” and efforts were being made to ensure that the situation does not deteriorate, they added.

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LU C K N OW, O C T 1 9 (PTI): Five people have been detained including three in Gujarat’s Surat in connection with the murder of Kamlesh Tiwari, the president of a little-known Hindu outfit, with police saying on Saturday that the suspects were “radicalised” and appeared to have targeted him for his inflammatory remarks made in 2015.

“So far, there is no terror angle associated with this incident,” Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police DGP O P Singh said at a press conference here, a day after the Hindu Samaj Party chief was killed at his home in Lucknow’s Khurshed Bagh Among the arrested were Bijnor residents Mohammed Mufti Naeem Kazmi and Imam Maulana Anwarul Haq, who were booked on murder charge on Friday after Tiwari’s wife named them in her police complaint alleging that the duo had announced a bounty of Rs 1.5 crore on his head in 2016.

However, Tiwari’s mother Kusuma alleged that he was killed by a “local BJP leader” due to a temple dispute in a village.

Tiwari’s cremation was also delayed as family members were adamant on meeting Chief Minister Adityanath to put forth their nine demands, including a probe by NIA, government job for victim’s son and secu-

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A BSF statement said the incident took place in Murshidabad district around 9 am when a force party approached Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) troops, standing at a “char” or a riverine in the middle of the Padma river, to resolve an issue linked to Indian fishermen.

The BGB personnel

BSF and the BGB. “There has been an unfortunate incident, but I am hopeful that the director general of both the forces would sit together and solve the matter,” Khan told PTI over phone from Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Asked about the fisherman who is in Bangladesh police custody, Khan said, “He will be released.

At times when fishermen of both the countries unknowingly stray into each other’s territories, they are released during flag meetings following laid-down procedures.”

Khan also asserted that the incident won’t cast its shadow over the biannual DG-level meeting of the two border guarding forces in New Delhi, later this year.

“As far as I know, talks between the BGB and the BSF will take place as per schedule. If needed, I would talk to Amit Shah

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KO L K ATA , O C T 1 9 (PTI): Exuding confidence that the recent killing of a BSF jawan by a Bangladeshi border guard won’t have an impact on bilateral ties, the neighbouring country’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said on Saturday he would talk to his Indian counterpart Amit Shah, if needed, to “defuse the situation”.

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Noting that a “misunderstanding between the forces” led to the killing of Border Security Force (BSF) head constable Vijay Bhan Singh, Khan said, “Steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents don’t recur. If needed, I will talk to Amit Shah to defuse the situation.”

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Earlier, before the inauguration of the store, a dedicatory prayer was pronounced by pastor of Town Baptist Church Dimapur, Vilodi Sakhrie.

USUPSO was founded

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Johnson & Johnson recalls 33K baby powder bottles on asbestos worry

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It said it was working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine the integrity of the test and the validity of the results finding asbestos, including whether the

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“Years of testing, including the FDA’s own testing on prior occasions - and as recently as last month - found no asbestos,” it said.

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owned operators BSNL and MTNL saw 2.15 lakh and 6,701 subscribers exiting their networks, respectively.

The total number of wireless subscribers increased by 26.83 lakh to 117.10 crore in August, the TRAI data showed.

“As on August 31, 2019, the private access service providers held 89.78 per cent market share of the wireless subscribers whereas BSNL and MTNL, the two PSU access service providers, had a market share of only 10.22 per cent,” TRAI said in its report.

Total subscribers, including wireless and wireline, grew by 2.54 per cent to 119.18 crore in August.

In urban areas, it grew at 2.78 per cent while in rural areas, the total subscribers fell by 0.24 per cent.

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS): With protectionism taking toll on the growth of the world economy and affecting many countries, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the ongoing trade wars have caused uncertainties and will ultimately impact the flow of capital, goods and services.

In Washington to attend the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, the Finance Minister called for ‘concerted action’ to mitigate the disruption on account of synchronous slowdown and to invoke the spirit of multilateralism for global growth.

The 40th meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the IMF are being held at this year’s Annual Meetings.

Drawing the attention of major countries to the current economic issues,

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New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS): Reliance Jio continued to be the only operator to add new subscribers, as the telecom major added 84.45 lakh users in August, taking its customer base to 34.82 crore, while its competitors Airtel and Vodafone Idea kept losing their subscriber base.

According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), market leader Vodafone Idea, the largest telecom operator in terms of subscribers, lost 49.56 lakh subscribers in August, bringing down its subscriber base to 37.50 crore. Bharti Airtel, the country’s third largest telecom operator, saw 5.61 lakh customers exiting its network, pulling down its subscriber base to 32.79 crore, as per the data. State-

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officials have already held discussions on the issue.

Growth in April-June slipped to 5 per cent, its slowest pace since 2013.

The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecast to 6.1 per cent for this fiscal year from an initial 7 per cent, citing a slowdown in domestic and global demand.

New Delhi has also been trying to boost domestic growth through an infrastructure package and a new loan program organized with the banking sector that has doled out loans worth over $11.1 billion.

Subramanian said the government has asked the banks to buy out assets from the crisis-hit non-banking finance companies to improve liquidity in the market.

“The government will do all that it takes to take back the growth on the high trajectory.”

Referring to banking reforms, he said, the government was focussed on merger of some state banks, aiming to cut down number of state banks to 12 from 27 in 2017, and has asked them to take corporate default cases to bankruptcy courts only above a threshold limit.

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dations of the task force.

“The direct tax code task force has submitted its report,” he said, adding that the steps that have already been taken to streamline the tax administration are likely to help in improving the tax buoyancy.

Last month Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cut corporate tax rates from over 30 per cent to 25 per cent, and to 15 per cent for new manufacturing companies, putting it on a par or even ahead of some of its Asian peers.

That landmark move has raised hopes that the government might consider similar cuts to personal taxes to put more money into the hands of consumers and especially the middle class who form the core of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling group.

A source in the finance ministry said the task force’s recommendations - which include cuts in the income tax rate by up to 10 per cent - could be announced even before the presentation in February of the annual budget for fiscal 2020/21, which starts in April.

“Timing of the implementation is a political call,” said the source, adding that

D I M A P U R , O CT 1 9 (NPN): After making its Nagaland debut in Kohima on October 17, the second USUPSO store in the state was launched at Kheramahal in Dimapur on Saturday. The store in Dimapur is the fourth USUPSO in the Northeast after one in Guwahati and another in Aizawl.

The lifestyle products store in Dimapur was inaugurated by Kaisa Rio, wife of CM Neiphiu Rio, who in her brief address, said she was encouraged by the recent trend of renowned international brands opening their business centres in the Dimapur. Rio hoped that the store would open avenues for employment, particularly among the youth. Terming USUPSO a budget friendly store, she also wished for the new venture to grow.

The Managing Director of USUPSO, India, Suresh Agarwal who was also present at the launch, assured shoppers in Dimapur that the store would incorporate new products every 20 to 25 days to meets the constantly changing demands of the public. Agarwal said the wide ranging products in the store seeks cater to the needs of all age groups right from those in their early teens to even

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Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser at the finance ministry, said the government had slashed corporate taxes to attract investment and was looking for ways to boost consumer demand to support that investment.

“In the short-run, we are taking steps to increase consumption so that anticipating that consumption, investment also goes up,” he told Reuters in an interview.

One of the measures on the table is aimed at easing personal taxation and making the whole tax administration simpler. The government is also considering the report of a task force to bring India’s six-decadesold tax legislation more into line with those of other countries.

Subramanian said the government planned to make public the recommen-

Sitharaman said the increased trade integration, geopolitical uncertainties, and high accumulated debt levels necessitate strong global coordination.

“We need not wait for the slowdown to become a crisis,” she cautioned as per a Finance Ministry statement.

Sitharaman also led the Indian delegation to the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in which the discussions centred on international taxation and Stable coins.

On the discussions at the session regarding the work underway on developing a consensus solution on tax challenges arising from digitalisation, the Finance Minister stated that a unified approach to the nexus and profit allocation challenges is a promising one that merits serious attention.

“A solution that is simple to implement, simple to administer and simple to comply with is needed,” the Minister said.

On the sidelines of the meetings, the Finance Minister held several bilateral meetings including with the first Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Russia Anton Siluanov.

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time. This time it was a nobrainer,” she said.

Mettje said that Parliament’s sitting on Saturday made it “a momentous day”. “I would not feel comfortable sitting at home. I’ve got pals who have got a gig tonight but I just couldn’t be there,” Mettje said.

Millie Bishop-Morris, 17, made the journey from Plymouth with her mother and boyfriend. “I think it’s important that young people should be angry about this as well,” she said.

“I think Brexit has gone completely the wrong way. I want to be optimistic, but I’m preparing myself for the worst,” she said.

One group of protesters were seen pulling a float depicting top aide Dominic Cummings using Johnson as a puppet.

With “Demonic Cummings” splashed across its forehead, the figure on the float appears to be wearing a Nazi uniform, including an armband that reads Get

Brexit Done, and has a Union Jack moustache.

As of Saturday morning, more than 500,000 pounds has been donated to support the protest, and cross-party politicians are calling on people to get involved.

People’s Vote organisers are also asking people to sign a letter to Johnson, EU leaders, MPs, and MEPs, asking them to allow, “the chance to check whether we want to proceed with Brexit”.

In an email to supporters on Saturday morning, Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer said the letter “asks them to honour our shared democratic values, it asks them not to turn away from us now and deny us the chance for a final say”.

“Add your name to the letter now and send a message to the powerful.”

14 and is on her way to setting a new record for the longest period spent in space by a woman, as her mission is scheduled to last 328 days.

The current record, 288 days, was set by American astronaut Peggy Whitson. “In the end, I do think it’s important, and I think it’s important because of the historical nature of what we’re doing. In the past women haven’t always been at the table,” Koch, 40, said in an interview shared by NASA.

Bridenstine and Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and adviser. “For us, it’s just coming out here and doing our job today,” Meir said. “At the same time, we recognize that it is a historic achievement and we do of course want to give credit to all those that came before us. “There have been a long line of female scientists, explorers, engineers and astronauts, and we have followed in their footsteps to get us where we are today,” the 42-year-old biologist said.

The first woman to walk in space was Russia’s Svetlana Savitskaya, who accompanied fellow cosmonaut Vladimir Dzhanibekov on an excursion outside their spacecraft in 1984.

Later that same year, Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first American

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L o n d o n, O c t 1 9 (IANS): Tens of thousands of people were marching through central London on Saturday to demand a “final say” vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal.

Organisers of the “People’s Vote” campaign said they wanted to ascertain whether new Brexit terms by Johnson were good for the UK, the BBC reported.

Protesters were headed to Westminster as MPs debate the new deal in the Commons.

The march, which began at midday on Park Lane, will end in Parliament Square.

Ali Lothian, 60, and Mettje Hunneman, 49, travelled from Dundee and Edinburgh, respectively, to join the protest.

Ali told the BBC she felt it was the last chance to show how strongly she felt about having another vote.

“It’s a big commitment.

It’s a whole weekend. But I regretted not coming last

woman to perform a spacewalk. “The first all-woman spacewalk is a milestone worth noting and celebrating as the agency looks forward to putting the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024 with NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration program,” the US space agency said in a statement. NASA acknowledged that the Koch-Meir mission was attracting a lot more interest than is usually the case with spacewalks.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, left, and Christina Koch, an engineer, arKoch inside the Quest airlock on Tuesday. rived at the ISS on March

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Washington, Oct 19 (IANS): Astronauts Jessica Meir and Christa Koch made history with the first all-female spacewalk, an excursion to repair a power unit on the International Space Station.

The mission began at 11.39 GMT on Friday and the women spent seven hours and 17 minutes working outside the ISS as it circled the Earth at 27,600 km/h (17,100 mph), Efe news reported.

Viewers who tuned into NASA’s live-stream of the spacewalk saw the white-suited astronauts in stark relief against the black of deep space. Koch and Meir paused in their labors for a few minutes to take a call from US President Donald Trump.

“Station - this is President Donald Trump do you hear me?,” he began. When the astronauts answered - after a long pause - he responded: “I was starting to get worried about you.

You’re in an interesting place.”

Describing Meir and Koch as “brave, brilliant women,” Trump hailed their “historic” mission.

“You’re doing an incredible job,” he told the astronauts. “This is a first step, because we’re going to the moon, and then we’re going to Mars.” Trump was joined for the call by Vice President Mike Pence, NASA Administrator Jim

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The family of Late Megozhakho Dahou wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness towards us at the demise of our beloved one.

Our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbors, churches, well-wishers and all the various organizations, who stood by us at our times of difficulties and made our loss even more bearable. We would also like to convey our gratitude to the fraternity of Eden Medical Centre for their relentless help.

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We the bereaved family and relatives of Late L. Alemba Phom, Chairman of Hamlikong Village Council, Orangkong and retired District Programme Officer (NVBDCP) would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, organisations, churches, societies and well wishers who stood by us and supported us financially, materially, morally, physically and through prayer during the brief illness and sad demise of our beloved father. We extend our special thanks to all the Doctors and Staff of GNRC Dispur Guwahati and Olive Christian Hospital, Dimapur.

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alayalam awardwinning filmmaker Jayaraj’s latest offering, “Roudram 2018”, based on the devastating 2018 Kerala floods, will be screened at the International Panorama Section of the 41st Cairo International Film Festival.

“Roudram 2018” is Jayaraj’s seventh film in the “Navarasa” series.

The Cairo International Film Festival, which is billed as the oldest in

Africa and the Arab World, is slated to begin on Sunday and end on October 29.

An eight-time National and five-time winner of the Kerala State Film Awards, Jayaraj, 59, called the development a huge privilege.

“The film is based on real-life incidents that occurred during the great Kerala floods of 2018. It is dedicated to the fishermen community of the state or Kerala’s ‘Own Sea Warriors’, as they are fondly

called, for the part they played in the rescue operations during the flood,” said Jayaraj.

“Twenty-five per cent of the film’s profits will go to relief and rehabilitation of those affected by the floods,” the filmmaker added.

The flood disaster which began with the rains towards the end of May 2018 and continued in three stages till the middle of August, had claimed 483 lives. At the height of the deluge, there were 14.50 lakh people in over 3,000 relief camps.

The film tells the story of an elderly couple played by yesteryear blockbuster script-writer and director Renji Panicker and KPAC Leela who are trapped in a sinking double-storey house, without food, water and any form of connectivity.

It is produced by Suresh Kumar Mutteth under the banner of Prakrithi Pictures.

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op star Lady Gaga says she has almost had her entire body X-rayed after Thursday night’s fall off the stage.

On Friday, the singer shared a shot of her hand under the X-ray machine on Instagram, and informed fans that she has undergone thorough examination by the doctors after she and a fan took a tumble off the stage during her Las Vegas residency show, Enigma, reports etonline.com.

Going by fan videos of the show, after Gaga hit the floor the fan seemed to crash atop her even as the audience screamed.

Gaga managed to

get back on the stage and continue her gig. Later, however, she chose to be better safe than sorry and went for a complete medical check.

“When they have to X-Ray almost your entire body...Just Dance. Gonna be ok,” Gaga captioned the photo in which she is flashing the “OK” sign.

In an earlier social media post, Gaga shared a snapshot in an ice bath, as part of of her recovery process.

“Post-show routine: ice bath for 5-10 min, hot bath for 20, then compression suit packed with ice packs for 20. #rocknroll #enigma #gaga #gagavegas #vegas,” she captioned the shot.

Gaga’s famous fall happened at Thursday’s show when the “Poker face” singer invited a fan on the stage. He excitedly picked her up and, fan videos show, Gaga wrapped her legs around his waist.

However, the fan lost balance and the two fell hard on the ground among the audience.

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ndian actress Huma Qureshi has completed her work on American filmmaker Zack Snyder’s Netflix original film, “Army Of The Dead”.

Huma took to Instagram on Saturday to share an update about the international project. “ T h a t ’s a w r a p ! #AOTD Been here in the United States since July working on this special one. Can’t wait for you all to see this! @netflix @ armyofthedeadnetflix,” she captioned a photo of a clapperboard.

“Army Of The Dead” follows a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas even as a man assembles a group of mercenaries to pull off the greatest heist ever. “Army Of The Dead” marks Snyder’s return to the zombie genre, having previously made

his directorial debut with “Dawn Of The Dead”.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to explore such varied genres. The idea of working with Zack is amazing considering his films in past, especially for audiences in India,” Huma had said.

“This genre is vastly unexplored for the Indian audience. Right now is the time for successful experimentation. Actors are trying to do something they have never done before, which is extremely gratifying,” she added.

(IANS)

The band “Purple Rain” performing a cover version of the hit song “November Rain”, by Guns N’ Roses, at the first annual show of Jupiter School for Music, Dance and Fitness, at Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School Auditorium, on October 19. During this programme, scholarships were also awarded to deserving candidates. (NP)

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sequel to the all-female Ghostbusters reboot could be on the cards, according to director Paul Feig.

The 2016 remake of the 1984 classic stars Bridesmaids‘ Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy alongside Saturday Night Live‘s Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones as part of an all-female ensemble cast.

Upon its announcement and subsequent release, the movie was targeted by controversy, sexism, and online trolling. As a result, its trailer became the most disliked movie trailer in YouTube’s history.

Despite this backlash, director Feig has revealed that he’d be up for reviving his version of Ghostbusters in the future.

“I would actually make another Ghostbusters if anybody ever wanted it, because I loved that world,” he told The Guard-

ian in a recent interview. “I was like a kid in a candy store.”

Feig also went on the discuss the upcoming Ghostbusters film helmed

by Jason Reitman, which is set in the same universe as the original two releases.

The movie is due to arrive next year and stars Finn Wolfhard, Paul Rudd, and McKenna Grace.

“What is weird is when you come into something that brings a set of rules that are unbreakable because, as a storyteller, you’re like ‘Why can’t I break that?

Can’t I have fun with that?’”

Feig explained.

“We’ll find out when Jason’s movie comes out.

If that goes through the roof, I’ll go: ‘Sure, I guess I made a mistake doing a reboot.’

“But I will never apologise for it because I’m very proud of the movie.”

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ctress Anushka Sharma sang praises of social activist Sunitha Krishnan for her “incredible work” in rescuing women and girls from sex trafficking.

“The incidents and the dirty realities that a crusader like @sunita_krishnan brought to light on the ‘KBC’ episode are so shocking and hurtful. She has done and is doing such incredible work in rescuing women and young girls as little as 3 years old from sex trafficking,” Anushka tweeted after watching the “Kaun Banega Crorepati” episode that featured Sunitha.

“We are grateful that people like her exist in this world. And kudos to ‘KBC’ for highlighting such amazing people on the show. @SrBachchan,” added the actress.

The Karamveer Special episode had Sunitha on the hot seat of the show hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Sunitha, who fights her way against sex trafficking, is a victim herself who was allegedly gang-raped by 8 men in her early years as a teen. The youngest child she saved from this nightmare was a three and half year old girl. Amitabh was left speechless when he heard about such incidents. “When I felt that there is an urgent need to help these victims, we created our own community of women named Prajwala which aims to contribute towards uplifting these girls. I am obliged to ‘KBC’ and Mr. Bachchan for giving us a platform where we can fearlessly talk about our journey with the world,” Sunitha said.

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I’m not scared to face her, I am fine with the trials,” said Mary Kom on the sidelines of a felicitation program here.

“I have defeated her many times since SAF Games but she keeps challenging me. I mean, what is the point? It is just a formality. BFI also knows

who can win a medal at Olympics.”

Mary Kom said “people are jealous of me”.

“It has happened with me in the past also. Perform on the ring, that is the real thing.

Boxing Federation of India sends us for exposure trips so comeback with a

gold, prove yourself,” she said.

“I am not against her.

She might be good in future, let her have the experience and focus on preparation for the highest level. I have been fighting for last 20 years. To challenge is easy but to perform is difficult.”

For selection of men’s team, BFI had decided that the medallists of the World Championships will be sent directly to the first Olympic qualifiers to be held in China.

In women’s competition, BFI had said in August that only the gold and silver winners at the World Championships in Russia would be selected directly for the Olympic qualifiers in February.

However, BFI now has decided to call a selection committee meeting next week to discuss Zareen’s plea.

Mary Kom said there should be gender quality in the selection criteria. “I don’t care about all this. Let BFI take the decision. There should be gender equality, can’t have separate rules for men and women.”

‘Govt can’t dictate terms to federations on selection’

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday made it clear that the government would not interfere in selection matters but advised the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to be transparent and resolve the Nikhat Zareen-Mary Kom in the best possible manner.

Former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen had written a letter to Rijiju on Thursday, demanding that she be given a trial bout against Mary Kom before the Indian squad for next year’s Olympic

qualifiers in China is decided.

The BFI wants Mary Kom (51kg) to compete in Qualifying event in China after she won her eighth World Championships medal in Russia.

“We have to understand one thing, govt can’t dictate the federations or get involved in the process of selection,” Rijiju said on the sidelines of the felicitation program of the Indian women’s boxing team.

“If there are anomalies and certain things

PSG go 5 points clear in Ligue 1

Injured Konta brings season to early end London, O c t 1 9 (Agencies): Johanna Konta has brought her season to a premature end because of a knee injury.

The British No 1 has not played since losing to Elina Svitolina in the US Open quarter-finals in early September.

Her latest withdrawal is from the Elite Trophy in Zhuhai next week, a second-tier end-of-season event for those top-20 players who missed out on a spot at the WTA Finals.

It is a disappointing end to a brilliant season for Konta, who began the year ranked 39 and is currently sitting 11th after reaching the last eight at both the US Open and Wimbledon and playing her third grand slam semi-final at the French Open.

Konta’s development on clay was the biggest surprise, with the 28-year-old also reaching the final of the Italian Open in Rome on what had previously been by some way her weakest surface.

NFA referee board secretary, Lhouliebio Khezhie, the observer of Dimapur district football referee class 2 exam along with DDFRA president, Shiyito Achumi and candidates after the exam at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur on Saturday. (NP)

Kohli to skip T20I series against Bangladesh New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS): India skipper Virat Kohli is set to skip the T20Is against Bangladesh as he has been playing nonstop since the ODIs against Australia in March.

Workload management of the players has been a priority with the team under Kohli and while most of the senior players have had a break on and off, Kohli last took a break in January when he sat out the final two ODIs against New Zealand and the T20 series that followed.

Speaking to IANS,

which are not in the interest of sports we make advisory suggestions. Olympic charter is clear that govt shouldn’t interfere in the functioning and administration of a federation.”

“Everybody has the freedom to seek some sort of redressal to their grievances and as a minister we have to respond positively.

So I will advise the federation to be transparent and take a decision which is in the interest of the nation.

But we would not get into the details of it.”

Students of primary section taking part in race during the annual primary games and sports meet of St. Paul Higher Secondary School, Dimapur on October 18.

sources in the know of developments confirmed that it has been decided to give Kohli a break during the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.

“Yes, he will be skipping the T20 series as he has been playing non-stop and needs a break considering that he has been part of the Australia series, the IPL, the World Cup, the tour of West Indies and now the series against South Africa. Managing the workload of the players, especially those playing all formats, is something

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SUMI APHUYEMI KUQHAKULU DIMAPUR (SAKD) District Dimapur-797112 : Nagaland Registration No. 2441/Dt. 18/10/93

FELICITATION The Sumi Aphuyemi Kuqhakulu, Dimapur (SAKD) extend our heartiest Congratulation to Shri. S. Hukato Swu on being elevated to the coveted Position as Judge of Guahati High Court. We are thrilled over your achievement as it brought laurel to our Aphuyemi Community in particular and to Sumis and Nagas in general. We also sincerely acknowledge the authority concern for having recognised the caliber and dedication in him.

May our Almighty bless him good health, wisdom and continue to guide him in his new endeavour.

Angel di Maria opened the scoring for Paris Saint Germain, curling the ball past Nice goalkeeper Walter Benitez.

PARIS, Oct 19 (Agencies): Angel Di Maria once again proved his worth with a double that earned Paris St Germain a 4-1 win at Nice and a five-point lead in the Ligue 1 standings on Friday.

The result put PSG on 24 points from 10 games as Nice, who reduced the arrears in the second half through Ignatius Ganago, finished with nine men after Wylan Cyprien and Christophe Herelle were sent off during the last 20 minutes.

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench in the closing stages to round off the win to mark his return from injury.

Nice are ninth on 13

points.

With Mbappe and Edinson Cavani on the bench and Neymar injured, Mauro Icardi started up front but it was Di Maria who got PSG going. Icardi flicked the ball into the path of Di Maria, who raced into the area and beat Walter Benitez from close range to put the visitors ahead in the 15th minute. Benitez was beaten again six minutes later when Di Maria was played through on the right flank by Leandro Paredes and found the back of the net with a lovely angled lob.

PSG comfortably held off Nice, until Ganago, set up by Kasper Dolberg, un-

leashed a fierce strike that went under the bar in the 67th minute. But their hopes of levelling were dashed in the 74th minute when Cyprien was shown a second yellow card for protesting to referee Francois Letexier, who three minutes later handed Herelle a straight red card for elbowing Paredes.

Mbappe made his return from a thigh injury in the 82nd minute as he replaced Pablo Sarabia, scoring with a low shot from inside the box six minutes later. One minute into added time, Icardi netted for the third match in a row when he tapped in from Mbappe’s cross.

Members of Honlao United Sporting Club cleaning the public ground, Mon town on Saturday. The club is participating in the ongoing 14th Noke Trophy at Mon town.

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INVITATION All Alumni of SASRD (erstwhile College of Agriculture), Nagaland University are cordially invited to attend the 42nd Foundation Day cum Alumni Meet of School of Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus which is co-sponsored by 8th Batch (1985). ………………………………………………………………………......

Date : 22nd October 2019 Time : 10:30 am Venue : SASRD,Medziphema Campus Chairperson Special Guest

: Shri. C. Peter Yanthan, Gen. Secy, AASASRD : Prof. Rakesh Mohan, Director, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, NEHU, Shillong Order of the Programme

1. Invocation

: Dr. Rokoneituo Nakhro, HOD, Dept. of Agril. Economics 2. Welcome Address : Prof. Akali Sema, Dean, SASRD, NU 3. Welcome Song : E.U Choir, SASRD, NU 4. Reminiscence : Shitangshu Hazarika, (SASRD Alumnus 8th Batch) 5. Exhortation : Prof. V. Sharan, Dept. of Agril. Engg.

6. Alumni Awards : Prof. L. Tongpang Longkumer, President, AASASRD 7. Foundation Day : Prof. Rakesh Mohan Lecture & Special Director, UGC Human Resource Address Development Centre NEHU, Shillong 8. Vote of Thanks : Mr. M. Salhu, Vice-President, NUNTSA, SASRD, NU N.B : The Programme shall be followed by – 1. Photography and feast sponsored by 8th batch.

2. Alumni general body meeting at 1:00 p.m. (Venue : Conference Hall) 3. A grand evening programme at 4:30 pm

that is a priority with this team to ensure that the players are fresh and on the top of their game at all times,” the source said.

The selection for the T20I series is to be done on October 24 and Presidentelect Sourav Ganguly has said that he will take the opportunity to speak to the selectors on MS Dhoni.

The former India skipper has been on a sabbatical since the World Cup in

England in July.

Meanwhile, Kohli is set to return for the twoTest series against the Bangla Tigers as he has made it clear that the format is close to his heart and he wants to leave no stones unturned to ensure that India are crowned champions in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship. “Yes, he will be back for the Tests,” the source informed.

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Ni Sp. KIKAMEREN KICHU, S/O. Wb. TALIAKUM KICHU Chungtia village ajanga 26th Sept. 2019 anogo nung Facebook ajanga meimchir temeden anema Mongsenyimti tenüng menükja, tilubanglutsüa prokshioko.

Iba mapa tamajung inyakba atema Dimapur Mongsenyimti Senso Telogjemi 19/10/2019 anogo nung ni jaoka ken o jembi aser ku sasa ni tai ta yimden tsüngdang nangzük. Anungji ni alima nubur tsüngdang iba mapa ya ni tai ta ayimoktsür. Iba jajumalemba mapa ajanga shirnoksa temolung aser shisatsü menentsüoko, item mapa tesampatsü ajak ni tanü meyiba agir.

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The 7 Buba Sakuniken Zünga would like to congratulate our members: 1. Shri Lanu Aier NPS for being promoted to Dy. Commdt.

5th NAP Bn. 2. Shri Yimlanger Jamir for being elected as Secy. Social and Culture NSF. The Züngar wishes them good health and success in their future endeavours.

Sd/Sd/Jongshi Jamir Ajung Aier President Gen. Secy.

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MUDUTSUGHOMI AKIGHINI KUPOSHUKULU DIMAPUR Akimiji : Kulakishi eno shikumto kulu hajuni nolo. Rom 14:19

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Mudutsughomi Akighini Kuposhukulu Dimapur express our heartiest congratulations to SHRI S. HUKATO SWU, Principal District and Session Judge for being elevated to the post as Judge of the Gauhati High Court.

May the Lord always give you strength, wisdom and direction in your future endeavours.

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FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, the Shena Old Tüghalomi Küqhakulu (SOTK) would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Er. Kahuli Achumi of Shenaküsami Village on being promoted to Addl Chief Engineer, NPWD. We pray that the Almighty God continue to bless and guide you in your future endeavour.

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New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI): “I am not scared to face Nikhat Zareen,” avowed celebrated boxer MC Mary Kom, saying it would just be a “formality” to beat her in the trials for the Olympic qualifiers.

Mar y Kom (51kg) found herself embroiled in a controversy with Zareen demanding a trial bout against her before the Indian squad for next year’s Olympic qualifiers is decided.

This was after the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) stated that it intends to pick six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) for the event in China on the back of her recent bronze medalwinning performance at the World Championships in Russia.

“The decision has been taken by BFI. I can’t change the rule. I can just perform. Whatever they decide, I will go with that.

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Centurion FC retain NSF Martyrs’ Trophy India 224/3 on Day 1 of final Test

Champions of NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy, Centurion FC with the trophy and cheque during the prize distribution ceremony at Kohima local ground on Saturday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA OCT 19(NPN): Defending champions Centurion FC retained the NSF Martyr’s Memorial Trophy for the second consecutive time after defeating Viswemi FC in the final at Kohima local ground on Saturday.

A goal each from Vekhruto Resu and Yhunshalo Kemp was enough for Centurion FC to seal the victory over Viswemi

FC 2-0. Playing in front of the packed spectators in the state capital, Viswemi FC players failed to deal with the pressure as Vekhruto Resu opened the scoring for Centurion FC in the fourth minute following a poor clearance from Viswemi team.

Viswemi team took time to settle down as Centurion held on the lead in the first half. Despite numerous attempts, Viswemi FC failed to create clear

chances as the opponent defenders cleared away the cross after cross. Centurion custodian Medophrezo Kezieo, whose team had kept clean sheet in all the six matches of the tournament, was kept quiet for much of the game.

In the second half, Centurion team put pressure to double the lead as their talisman Yhunshalo Kemp struck the winning goal in the 81th minute to retain their title for the

SSS Blue bow out of MDFA Trophy with win

Players of SSS Blue and Sungkomen FC (blue) fight for the ball during the last league match of MDFA Trophy 2019 on Saturday.

Dimap u r , O ct 1 9 (NPN): Sports Society Suyim Blue (SSS BLue) bowed out of MDFA Trophy 2019 with a win on Saturday.

Playing the last league match of the tournament at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, SSS Blue defeated Sungkomen FC by 1-0.

The only goal of the match came in the 28th minute when SSS Blue striker Longsemtong found the gap and netted the ball.

The score remained 1-0 in favour of SSS Blue till the stipulated time of 70 minutes.

The Sungkomen FC renewed their attacks after the break but failed to find the net.

However, both teams failed to reach the second round of the game.

Meanwhile, the quarterfinal matches of the tournament will begin on Monday. On October 21, the first match will be played

between Zonipang SA and SSS Yellow at 12:00 noon.

In the second quarterfinal match, Intermingle Club will play against Kumlong SA at 2:00 PM. The third quarterfinal match will be played on October 22 between Telongjem FC and Moanungsang M SC at 12:00 noon. The fourth quarter final match will be played between Alempang YA and Super Vene United at 2:00 PM.

second time.

At the end of the match, Centurion custodian Medophrezo Kezieo who kept his clean sheet throughout the tournament was awarded the golden gloves. Centurion FC defender Nighatu Assumi, who also won the best defender of Dimapur Football League recently, was adjudged the best defender. Centurion FC walked home with a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh along

Kohima District TT C’ship from Oct 29

Dimap u r , O ct 1 9 (NPN): The 9th Edition of the Kohima District Table Tennis Championship, organised by Kohima Table Tennis Association (KTTA), will be held from October 29 to 31 at Table Tennis Stadium, Kohima. The categories for the championship are veterans singles and doubles (40+ and above), men’s singles and doubles (open category), women’s singles, youth singles (under 21 years) and sub-juniors (under 14 years).

The last date of registration and submission of entry is October 28.

Only registered players of Kohima district will be allowed to participate in the championship, informed the organisers.

Interested players have been asked to contact Vizosanyü Rutsa (8794388561) or Jocky Belho, (9856164059) for registration, entry forms and submissions. For any other administrative and governance matters, contact Dr Asalie Khezhie, president, KDTTA (9436830137).

with trophy and citations, the runners-up Viswemi FC received Rs. 1.20 lakh along with trophy and citations. The two semifinalists MVYO Meriema and MTYO Medziphema received Rs 30,000 each.

The player of the tournament was awarded to Viswemi FC captain Keduvikho Mekro who took the team to the final of the tournament. He received a two-wheeler (motorbike) along with citations.

I n t h e i n d iv i d u a l awa r d s, M e d o p h r e z o Kezieo (Centurion FC) was named the best goalkeeper, best defender: Nighatu Assumi (Centurion FC), best midfielder: Visalie Mezhü (MTYO Medziphema), highest scorer: Vizotuolie Lhousi (MVYO Meriema).

The individual awardees received Rs 10,000 each with citations.

K.G. Kenye, MP, Rajya Sabha graced the valedictory function as the special guest.

The month long tournament was organised by Angami Students Union with the theme “Goal for Peace.” The tournament is organised every year in respect and honour of two martyrs’ late Kekuojalie Sachii of Kohima village and late Vikhozo Yhoshü of Kigwema Village.

Ranchi, Oct 19 (IANS): A brilliant century from Rohit Sharma, who was well supported by vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, helped India get past early jitters and take a commanding position on Day 1 of the third Test against South Africa at the JSCA Stadium on Saturday.

With bad light forcing an early end to the day’s play, India’s scpre read 224/3 at stumps with Rohit and Rahane batting on 117 and 83 respectively.

Earlier in the day, India skipper got lucky with the toss for the third time in a row and elected to bat without any hesitation.

However, the hosts didn’t have a great start as they lost inform opener Mayank Agarwal in the fifth over for 10. Mayank was caught at third slip as Rabada bowled a beauty. Dean Elgar picked a brilliant low catch at third slip.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who came in next, once again fell prey to an inswinging delivery from Rabada as he was trapped leg-before wicket. With the score reading 16/2, skipper Kohli walked in.

While Kohli did try to steady the innings along with Rohit, but he had to walk back after the duo put on 23 runs for the third wicket. Anrich Nortje end-

Rohit Sharma celebrates his century with Rahane on Day 1 of the third Test match against South Africa. (PTI)

ed his 12-run inning by trapping him in front of the wickets to earn his maiden Test wicket. However, Rohit and Rahane took the mantle in their hands from thereafter.

In the post-lunch session, both came out all guns blazing and scored freely by collecting boundaries at will. The second session saw the duo score as many as 134 runs during the course of which Rohit reached his sixth hundred in red-ball cricket.

Rahane also made sure he didn’t let the opportunity slip and played with a very

positive frame of mind during the course of his innings.

While Rohit scored his third hundred of the series, reaching the three-figure mark with a six, Rahane brought up another fifty as the score read 205/3 at Tea. Play was possible for just over seven hours in the final session when bad light forced umpires to take the players off the field. Thereafter rain also came flashing and the play was called off.

Brief Scores: India: 224/3 (Rohit Sharma 117*, Ajinkya Rahane 83*; Kagiso Rabada 2/54) vs South Africa

Barcelona beat Eibar 3-0 in La Liga

M a d ri d, O ct 1 9 (Agencies): Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were all on target as Barcelona coasted to a 3-0 win at Eibar to end a frantic week with a fifth straight victory on all fronts.

Barca opted to travel to the Basque Country early on Thursday amid the political unrest in its home city as a result of nine Catalan political leaders being dealt long prison sentences for their roles in the region’s 2017 referendum and subsequent declaration of independence.

The violent scenes that broke out in protest led to the postponement of next week’s Clasico with Real Madrid, but it was back to business for Ernesto Valverde’s men at Ipurua.

Griezmann opened the scoring with a classy 13thminute goal and teed up Messi to double the lead after neat work from Suarez, who scored in a seventh straight outing against Eibar to round out the routine triumph.Suarez’s audacious effort just inside the opposition half was not in keeping with the tone of the early

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in action during their La Liga match against Eibar. (AP/PTI)

exchanges in which Pedro Leon blazed over from one of several dangerous Eibar crosses.

But Pablo de Blasis’ untimely slip allowed Griezmann to race onto Clement Lenglet’s long punt and he had the composure to clip past Marko Dmitrovic and find the net via the post.

Undeterred, Pedro Leon’s exquisite right-wing centre needed evasive action from Samuel Umtiti – making his first competitive appear-

ance of the season – to deny Charles, while at the other end Messi’s quick feet nearly rounded Dmitrovic for a tap-in. I t was game over when Messi finished a wonderful team move just shy of the hour. Suarez combined brilliantly with Griezmann and he teed up the Argentina superstar to slot into the bottom-right corner.

Messi then turned provider, racing onto Griezmann’s sumptuous through-

ball and unselfishly laying on for Suarez to pass into an open goal.

Suarez almost added further gloss with a wellstruck half-volley five minutes from time, but his effort just cleared the right-hand post.

Barca is back in action on Wednesday when it visits Slavia Prague for matchweek three of the Champions League. Eibar travels to Real Valladolid next Saturday.

Alonso fires Chelsea to third place in Premier League Bencic seals WTA Finals spot L on d on, O ct 1 9 (Agencies): Chelsea climbed to third in the Premier League as Marcos Alonso clinched a 1-0 win that silenced the Newcastle fans who jeered the Spanish defender at Stamford Bridge.

Alonso's blistering strike ended Newcastle's stubborn resistence with 17 minutes left and provided the perfect riposte to the taunts from the stands.

The Chelsea left-back spent the second half of the 2013-14 season on loan at Newcastle's arch rivals Sunderland and played in a derby win at St James' Park.

The Magpies supporters clearly hadn't forgotten as they booed him throughout Saturday's match.

But Alonso's first goal since April gave him the last laugh as Chelsea made it five successive victories in all competitions.

Newcastle have now won just one of their last 26 league visits to Chelsea after a defeat that punctured the momentum from their

Marcos Alonso scored in the 73rd minute with a powerful left foot strike after Chelsea struggled to find the breakthrough all game.

1-0 win against Manchester United before the international break.

Hudson-Odoi led the charge of Chelsea's homegrown youngsters when he cleverly worked space for a cross that Willian headed wide.

Mount was next to contribute when the midfielder collected HudsonOdoi's pass and spun for a

fierce shot that was pushed away by Martin Dubravka.

Chelsea suffered a blow when Barkley limped off with a leg injury just before half-time.

But Lampard's team continued to push Newcastle back after the interval and came close to taking the lead through Abraham.

With nine goals already this term, Abraham was inches away from getting into double figures when his header from Willian's corner crashed against the bar.

Frustrated by Chelsea's failure to make the breakthrough, Lampard sent on Christian Pulisic for Mount just after the hour.

Abraham was narrowly off-target with a towering header from Chelsea's eighth corner.

Hudson-Odoi was a constant menace with his mesmerising bursts and when his cross found Pulisic, the United States winger was denied by Dubravka's fine scrambling save.

Dubravka kept out Willian's near-post drive as Chelsea poured forward.

The pressure finally told in the 73rd minute when Hudson-Odoi teed up Alonso, unmarked inside the Newcastle area, for a powerful effort that flashed under Dubravka's hand into the far corner.

It took a superb block from Yedlin to stop Abraham increasing the lead, while Ciaran Clark looped a header just over as Newcastle nearly snatched a draw that would have been cruel on Chelsea.

Match results Everton 2 – 0 West Ham Aston Villa 2 – 1 Brighton Tottenham 1 - 1 Watford Wolves 1 – 1 Southampton Bournemouth 0 – 0 Norwich Leicester City 2 – 1 Burnley

M oscow, O ct 1 9 (Agencies): Belinda Bencic clinched a debut appearance at the end-ofseason WTA Finals, meaning Serena Williams will miss out.

Swiss star Bencic reached as high as seventh in the world rankings during the 2016 season before slumping outside the top 300, with poor form compounded by injury trouble.

But 22-year-old Bencic has returned to the top 10 since reaching the semifinals of the US Open in September, beating defending champion Naomi Osaka along the way in New York.

A 6-3 6-4 victory over France’s Kristina Mladenovic in the semifinals of the Kremlin Cup on Saturday made sure of Bencic’s appearance in the eight-player WTA Finals.

That lucrative event is the last major tournament of the WTA season and takes place in Shenzhen, China, from October 27 to November 3.

Bencic becomes the last player to secure a place,

Belinda Bencic

joining Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, Elina Svitolina, Osaka, Ashleigh Barty, Karolina Pliskova and Bianca Andreescu.

She nudged ahead of Williams in the Race to Shenzhen to deny the American a place in the elite field for the upcoming tournament that carries prize money of $14million.

Williams has been inactive since the US Open and is unlikely to be perturbed by missing the WTA

Finals.

Bencic said in an oncourt interview, “I’m so happy I reached the top eight. It was a huge goal for me this season and so last-minute.”

“I was so nervous before the match, but also reaching the final here [in Moscow] tomorrow is amazing. I’m so happy.”

Bencic will face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who defeated Karolina Muchova 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1,in Sunday’s final in Moscow.

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