October 21, 2017

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Vol XXVII No. 316

DIMAPUR, saturday, october 21, 2017 Pages 12 ` 4.00

Xi foiled coup by ex-Chinese political heavy weights: Official

Arsenal beat Red Star in Europa League

Nation to pay homage to martyrs of 1959 firing

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

national, Page 5

‘China stopping NSCN (K) from joining peace talks’ GUWAHATI, OCT 20 (AGENCIES): In what has been the major area of concern for security agencies in India, the pro-active intervention of China has been stopping the NSCN (K) from joining the ongoing peacetalks in Nagaland, a Deccan Chronicle report stated.

Disclosing that Chinese agencies were frequently meeting the NSCN (K) leaders in Ruli and Kunming in Southern China’s Yunnan province, security sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the Deccan Chronicle that they have conclusive intelligence inputs---indicating indulgence of China with Northeast insurgent groups.

Pointing out that China was regulating the entire decision making of the United National Liberation Front of West South-East Asia (UNLFW)– a joint platform of four rebel groups of North Eastern India having its bases inside Myanmar’s territory, security sources said that representatives of Chinese security agencies are meeting

ENCSU reiterates demand on PMS

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Easter n Naga College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has expressed surprise and shock at what it called “eyewash clarification” of the director higher education with regard to post-matric scholarship (PMS) for ST students of Nagaland.

ENCSU through its media cell reiterated its demand that the higher education department furnish in black and white copy of central ministry notification/directive that purportedly directed the scheme implementing department to disburse the scholarship on instalment basis.

Further, the union asked the department to clarify on its five-point posers if the claim of the director was valid. “But until and unless the department comes up with fact and figures, the claim of the department is just another system of manipulation,” ENCSU stated.

The union affirmed that it would not shy away to stand and safeguard the interest of the student community.

It further reiterated that the department immediately withhold disbursement of scholarship on instalment basis particularly to Eastern students.

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them too frequently and even sometime twice a month.

Informing that China also played key role in appointment of ‘lt. gen.’ (retd) Khango Konak, who had taken over as chairman of the NSCN (K) after SS Khaplang died in June this year, as the chairman of the National Liberation Front of West South-East Asia, security sources said that it was aimed at to dissuade the NSCN (K) from joining the peace-talks with Government of India.

Pointing out that NSCN (K) was under tremendous pressure from civil society groups of Nagaland to rejoin the peace-talks, security sources said that China was maintaining a safe distance from Indian insurgent groups but of late it has intensified its “under the cover” activities in the North Eastern states.

The Northeast insurgent groups operating from Myanmar have easy access to frontier towns of Yunnan in China, which has become the hub of anti-India activities., the report stated.

Security sources however claimed that NSCN (K) may join the peace-process in the wake of mounting pressure of civil society, which recently forced six rebel groups of Nagaland to join the ongoing peace-talks for a permanent solution of decades old problem.

Admitting that newly appointed chairman of NSCN (K), Khango Konak was also opposed to the idea of abrogating the ceasefire with Government of India, security sources said that on many occasions he asserted the need of joining the peacetalks.

The NSCN (K) led by S.S. Khaplang who passed away on June 6 this year, had unilaterally abrogated ceasefire in March 2015.

It is significant that India in several bilateral discussions had pointed out to China about the Northeast insurgent leaders taking shelter in its Yunnan province but despite the assurances of China’s interior ministry, it failed to take any effective step to drive them out.

Court bars media from reporting alleged corruption of Jay Shah Ahmedabad, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): An Ahmedabad court has barred news portal The Wire from publishing any further report on BJP president Amit Shah’s son Jay’s business turnover “so that the right to live with dignity of the plaintiff (Jay) may be protected”.

Additional Senior Civil Judge BK Dasondi of Ahmedabad rural court observed that the “injunction should be granted to applicant/plaintiff (Jay)” even though notice was not served upon the opposite parties (The Wire, its editor, the writer of the article, and others), the Indian Express reported.

The order read, “…it is mandatory for this court to issue notice of such application to the opposite party (The Wire). But in the present case, it appears that if an immediate remedy is not given to the applicant, there is a chance of publishing the news, for which the present plaintiff has filed the suit.”

On October 9, Jay had filed a criminal defamation suit in a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad against seven respondents, including author of the article and editor of the web portal. The report, written by Rohini Singh in ‘The Wire’, detailed the growth of Jay Shah’s company, Temple Enterprise Private Ltd, from revenues of Rs 50,000 in 201415 to Rs 80.5 crore in 2015-16. The order said, “This court is of the opinion that if the application (of Jay) is not allowed, then it may lead to prejudice with the rights and interest of the applicant.”

LH objects to subletting rehabilitation works

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Lotha Hoho (LH) has expressed concern over subletting of rehabilitation works of Wokha- Merapani road by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and said that it viewed such act as “malpractice and a hindrance to work quality.”

In a press release, LH chairman, Mhao Humtsoe, and general secretary, Er. Mhondamo Ovung, said that NHIDCL has been authorized to carry out the execution of the rehabilitation works of Wokha- Merapani Road during 2017- 18 for an amount of Rs.190.00 crore.

They claimed that NHIDCL had accepted the tender for the work at 21% below schedule of rate (SOR) and work order issued to the contractor. The signatories also claimed that the contractor for the work was subletting the works to other local contractors.

They said that decrease in amount for the work due to lower tender rate at 21% below was Rs.39.90 crore and thus net amount available was Rs. 150.10 crore only.

In addition to this lower tender rate, the LH said the process of subletting would involve fees from the sub-contractors and would further minimize the fund available for the work.

The hoho said it understands that calling and accepting tenders, for contract works, was not only to accept the lowest rate but to ensure that the rate was reasonable and the intending contractor was competent and reliable.

Therefore, it said that NHIDCL accepting a tender rate of 21% below SOR and issuing work order at such extremely low rate and further subletting to sub contractors was seen as malpractice and a hindrance to work quality.

LH said if the contractor was unable to directly execute the work, it should not have tendered for the contract as it only jeopardised the implementation of the work. Further, pointing out that NHIDCL was entrusted to supervise the works for Wokha-Merapani highway, the LH, however, said that during the recent “Colloquium on Road Connectivity” at Kohima, the GM, NHIDCL,

Dimapur, could not clarify the queries on the matter, saying that he did not look after this work.

According to the hoho, the GM, NHIDCL Dimapur clarified that GM, NHIDCL, Tezpur, was to look after that road. However, the hoho said GM, NHIDCL, failed to attend that meeting and it insisted that the state government take up the matter with the concerned NHIDCL, Tezpur. The hoho said the state chief secretary stood up and assured to do so.

Stating that it had also written to the NHIDCL through the NH authority, Nagaland and GM NHIDCL, Dimapur for supply of details of the DPR, sanction order, work order etc, the hoho, however, said that till date no communication from NHIDCL has been received.

Nevertheless, the hoho said irrespective of the tender rate, the beneficiary community road users would insist on adherence to work specifications and would not allow any agency to compromise the work quality due to either lower tender rate or sub letting.

NPF reaffirms pre-poll alliance with JD-U, NCP Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 20 (NPN): NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, MLA on Friday declared that NPF would contest the 2018 Assembly elections with the current DAN co-ordination committee partners-- JD (U) and NCP. Speaking at the Central Executive Council (CEC) meeting here at NPF central office, Dr. Liezietsu, while hitting out at the rival group, said that the party was now free from the corrupt ones. This would enable NPF to play fair in the coming general elections, by paying heed to the appeal of the churches on clean election, Dr. Liezietsu added.

He also informed that the party had already constituted a committee to finalize the 2018 election manifesto. The manifesto would be short and precise, taking into consideration the ground realities, he added. Dr. Liezietsu has asked the CEC to submit their proposals, if any, to the committee convener, K.G Kenye. With regard to the forthcoming General Convention (GC) scheduled to be held in November, Dr. Liezietsu said preparations were in full swing.

He also said that the GC would also be like an election campaign kick-off event for the party.

On new parties planning to contest the 2018 polls, Dr.

ECI accepts NDPP as registered party

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday accepted the registration of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) as a recognised political party with effect from 13.10.2017.

In a letter to NDPP president, signed by ECI secretary, Pramod Kumar Sharma, the commission however pointed out that the registration would not entitle the party to the “reservation of any exclusive symbol for it.” The candidates duly set up by the party at an election will be entitled to benefits of preference in allotment of free symbols over independent candidates under paragraph 12 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, it said.

Initially, NDPP was launched as Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), but the party had to change its nomenclature due to technical reasons. The party is headed (Cont’d on p-7) by Chingwang Konyak.

Liezietsu said that though many political parties may take part in the elections, most of them would be doing so without any vision. With regard to NPF’s decision to sever ties with the BJP, and the party later clearing its stand that it was not adverse to BJP, Dr. Liezietsu said NPF, being one of the founding members, was always committed to the NDA alliance.

He also recalled how he had protected the interest of NDA in the past when BJP did not have a single MLA. Meanwhile, Dr. Liezietsu welcomed the Election Commission’s order, recognizing the party’s constitution, and termed it as “just and transparent”. He said all the correspondence sent to the ECI by NPF central was as per the rule and authentic.

Dr. Liezietsu lamented that the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly was plagued by vested interests. “Most of the leaders went from place to place seeking opportunities and greener pastures like a group of cattle herded together by a cowboy,” he said.

Stating that such actions committed by leaders were shameful and unfortunate, Dr. Liezietsu said he only hoped the upcoming Naga leaders would take note of such acts and understand their priority towards welfare of the sate and the society.

Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, MLA in his address blamed the legislators of other political parties, who had joined the NPF, for damaging the party. He also hit out at Governor, P.B. Acharya for arbitrarily dismissing the constitutionally installed government and for unconstitutionally installing the TR Zeliang government.

Vikheho Swu, MLA in his address wondered how an unconstitutional government under T.R Zeliang was allowed to function. He said for long NPF had been accommodating unprincipled leaders for the sake of party and government. However, he said it was now time to revisit the mistakes of the party. Also speaking at the meeting, C.L. John, MLA, citing the recent EC order, expressed joy that positive things were taking place for the party one by one.

NPF GC to be held on Nov 22: The Central Executive Committee has endorsed NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu to summon the General Convention (GC), as desired by the ECI, on November 22, at 11 a.m. either at Khuochiezie or IG Stadium. This was among the six resolutions adopted at the CEC meeting on Friday. The CEC welcomed the decision of the ECI for referring back the matter to the party to put to rest the present crisis once and for all.

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Gov, CM and others condole DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, chief minister T.R. Zeliang and others have condoled the demise of Lt. Col. (retd) SI Jakhalu, former secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, and Mrs. Yashikala Jamir, wife of late NI Jamir.

Condolences over demise of Jakhalu

Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya in a condolence message addressed to Mrs Kakheli Jakhalu, wife of late SI Jakhalu, expressed sadness over the demise of Lt. Col. SI Jakhalu, who passed away at Dimapur on October 19, 2017 after a brief illness.

Governor described late SI Jakhalu as a warm hearted and cheerful human being who was always willing to take on difficult responsibilities. “The people with whom he interacted through the years, in particular, and the Government in general will remember him in the years to come,” Acharya said. The governor conveyed his condolences and prayed that Almighty grant strength and fortitude to the family to bear the (Cont’d on p-7) loss.

Condolences over demise of Yashikala CM: Nagaland chief minister, TR Zeliang, has expressed deep shock over the demise of late Mrs. Yashikala Jamir, wife of late N.I.Jamir, at her family home in 4th Mile, Dimapur following a brief illness on October 19, 2017.

Late Mrs. Yashikala Jamir was born on April 9, 1918 to late Aonungshi and Tayonglepla Longkumer of Longsa village in Mokokchung district. She studied in Impur Mission School before her marriage to late N.I.Jamir in 1943.

In his condolence message, Zeliang said she was an immensely blessed person gifted with rare talents. “Her role as a true Naga Homemaker and wife of a pioneering Administrator (in the person of late N.I.Jamir) who rose to become the Chief Secretary of Nagaland in the late 70s and later served the State with distinction as a senior Cabinet Minister from early 80s till mid 90s, and as a mother to (Cont’d on p-8)

Issues like anti-conversion bill will not deter us: Dr. Keyho UNTABA resolves to strengthen Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) general secretary, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho on Friday urged upon all to pray for Nagaland so that the mission of God would grow in leaps and bounds. Despite a scheme like that of the anti-conversion bill and the persecution of believers, the mission of God would continue to grow stronger, Dr. Keyho said this while speaking on the second day of the 48th National Convention of the Indian Evangelical Mission (IEM) under the theme “fullness in Christ (Col 1:19)” at Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo (DABA).

“All these problems will not deter us from proclaiming the word of God”, he said.

Presenting his message from John 3:16, Dr. Keyho said that it was a memory

Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho (NP)

verse read by Sunday school children and that many who cherish the scripture usually miss out on its depth. He said that we were all here because of the very verse that so briefly summarises God’s love for humanity and the way of salvation.

He encouraged the people to use the golden scripture as an instrument to proclaim the word of God to a world that is constantly hurting.

Dr. Keyho said that the very message came to the Nagas through missionar-

ies that had no idea there was a place in the world called Nagaland. He said that the first Naga who was converted in 1847 died of Cholera after a short while and that there were two others that were converted yet not much was known about them. Dr. Keyho said that the only clear first converted was one by the name Supongmeren in 1872 when E.W Clark came to Nagaland. He added that it was that same year in December 22 when the first Church was built in Nagaland. “That is what a story of love is. A love that God always had for Nagas”, Dr. Keyho said.

“We are all transformed and touched by the love of God but love doesn’t stop there. Love demands all and I believe we are here because of that”, Keyho said. He said that while hate seeks to destroy, love seeks to rescue and therefore, we

should be rescuers and as children of love, we must shine our light where there was darkness. He further added that this was the message of the mission church and urged all believers to be torchbearers of the Gospel as this was our call.

E a r l i e r, p a s t o r o f Yikhum Baptist Church chaired the programme, invocation was pronounced

by Rev. Thick, missionary sharing by Mingthing, special songs by Khuda Baptist Church convention choir and Sangtam Baptist Church Dimapur.

IEM 48th National would continue till October 22 with Bible study by OMF international director East Asia South, Rev. Dr. Sydney Henry and various resource persons including Rev. Dr. Z. Keyho, general secretary IEM, Dr. Raja Singh Elias and HoD Church Ministries IEM, brother Jenny Christopher.

demand on boundary issue

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): United Naga Tribes Association (UNTABA) has resolved to reiterate and strengthen its demand that the boundary between Nagaland and Assam should be settled at the political level based on historical facts and official documents.

In a press release, UNTABA general secretary, Imsumongba Pongen, and media cell secretary, Richard Haolai, said the resolution was adopted at a meeting held on October 20, 2017 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur, where the house thoroughly deliberated on the vexed border issue between Nagaland and Assam.

The meeting which adopted several resolutions decided to conduct “exhaustive meeting” on the issue with all the stakeholders including the government of

India, the collective leadership of NSCN (I-M), the “working group” of the NNPGs, government of Nagaland, Naga Hoho, Eastern Naga Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO), Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC), Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), Indigenous Minority Tribes of Nagaland (IMTN), Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF), Naga People Movement For Human Rights (NPMHR), Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and all the tribe hohos of Nagaland.

Further, the house deliberated on the need to pursue for constitution of “Interstate Council for adjudication of boundary” as per the constitutional provision of Article 263 and to conduct more public meetings “in the so called Disputed Area Belt for acti-

vating the role of the people in the border areas.”

According to the signatories, the meeting also deliberated on the “silence” of the 60 MLAs of Nagaland Legislative Assembly in general and the MLAs from the border constituencies in particular and condemned their “lackadaisical attitude” on the issue.

They said the house seriously viewed the “abject failure” of the government of Nagaland in adopting the resolution demanding the Centre to effect necessary amendment in the Section 3 of the State of Nagaland Act 1962. Meanwhile, the house strongly urged the state government to consider adoption of resolution in the next Assembly session as per the draft resolution copy submitted to the government of Nagaland.

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Understand, appreciate democracy: Tokheho Yepthomi tells students

GPS Changtongya ‘B’ golden jubilee

DIMAPUR: Government Primar y School (GPS) Changtongya ‘B’ celebrated Golden Jubilee (1967-2017) on October 19 at the school campus with ADC, Longleng, Temsuwati as chief guest.

According to DIPR, Temsuwati called upon the teachers to continue to impart quality education with innovative ideas, as it was the duty of the teachers to provide good foundation to the students’ future career.

He also urged the teachers to mould the students to become responsible citizen in the society and appealed to the WEC to play an important role in the day to day functioning of the schoo.

SDO (C) Changtongya, Chumlamo Humtsoe, chairman of PWD ward, medical ward and Church ward also exhorted the gathering.

The programme chaired

by PT, R. Anungla Aier began with an invocation by WEC member, T. Anungla.

Teacher in-charge GPS, Changtongya ‘B’, Lanumeren Longkumer delivered welcome address while vote of thanks was delivered by convenor golden jubilee planning-cum-fund raising committee, T. Ali Longkumer. Students of GPS, Changtongya ‘B’ presented the choreography, students from GMS, Longchara presented a special song and students of GMS, Changtongya ‘A’ presented an act at the inaugural programme.

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Women skill development workshop underway at Mopungchuket village

edge, he urged them to make the platform an avenue to understand and appreciate democracy.

In a welcome address, secretary department of parliamentary affairs, A. Chumremo Odyuo, said the objective of the event was to create awareness and to train the young students about their roles as citizen in a democracy.

He said the youth parliament was organized to enable the students to understand the parliamentary procedures, develop in students an insight on the working of parliament and consider public issues and form their opinion on them.

Odyuo said the event

would help train the students in the technique of group discussion, develop an ability to arrive at a decision, develop respect and tolerance for the views of other persons, respect for rules, group behaviour etc.

He also hoped that the government would allow the department to host such programme in the future so as to educate students on democracy.

Later, Ineigumlung, Mercy Kengma and T. Thinglila of Peren district emerged as champion of the state level parliamentary quiz competition.

Rokosetso Thou, Rolan and K. Kaluto Chishi from Dimapur district secured second position while Athekhingla C Sangtam, Jabel Kinimi and Sentiwapang Imchen from Mokokchung district occupied third position.

In youth parliament competition Mezienguno Nakhro from Kohima was declared as champion while Sungjemlila Longkumer from Dimapur district and Yangthingba from Kiphiri district were adjudged as second and third position respectively.

Altogether 10 schools from 10 districts (except Mon district) took part in the competition.

news in Brief

CCMA organises cultural day

Jacob Zhimomi urges Nagas to do away with ‘ism’

SLMC meeting on GST: Department of Finance (Revenue Branch) has convened a meeting of State Level Monitoring Cell (SLMC) for implementation of GST in the state on October 24, 11 a.m. at the conference hall of chief secretary. All members have been asked to attend the meeting.

KPU executive meeting: Kandi Public Union (KPU) has convened its executive meeting on October 21, 4 p.m. at Sishunu village council hall in connection with RD Block Chunlikha. All KPU officials, chairman VC, GBs and advisors have been requested to attend the meeting.

NPCC appoints officials: NPCC media cell in its press release stated that, in the interests of the party, president NPCC appointed/elevated the following officials w.e.f October 17: president DCC Mokokchung, Imkongyanger as general secretary NPCC; president DCC Dimapur, Kughato S. Aye as general secretary NPCC; vice president DCC Dimapur, A. Bendangyanger Jamir as president DCC Dimapur; vice president DCC Mokokchung, Watimongba as president DCC Mokokchung; I. Noksenlemba Chang as working president DCC Tuensang; B. Longshi Odyuo as working president DCC Wokha and Dietho Rhakho as working president DCC Dimapur.

Lost & found: A parcel measuring approximately 3x2 1/2 x 1 1/2 feet was found at Sema Tilla colony road on October 18. Rightful owner has been asked to claim the same by mentioning the content of the package and producing supporting documents within three days. One has been asked to contact at 8730092966.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Community Medziphema Area (CCMA) organised Cultural Handicraft Day on October 19 at the premises of Chakhesang Baptist Church Medziphema.

Guest speaker, joint secretary government of Nagaland, Zhotisa Dawhou spoke on how the elders of those days were self reliant as they knew how to make handiworks. He therefore, urged the participants to put efforts to learn at least one handiwork during the workshop. Hundreds of youths actively participated in the activities such as weaving, knitting, bamboo basket making, scabbard and spoon making, carpentry works etc at the workshop.

Earlier, the programme chaired by general secretary CCMA, Rukuzo Hoshi began with an invocation by pastor Edechoyi Rose.

Welcome address was delivered by Menolhousie Salhu while vote of thanks was pronounced by Swuro.

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Expressing concern over the practice of “ism” in Naga society, Jacob Zhimomi, MLA, has called upon Nagas to do away with such practices as it was damaging the Naga society.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of Diphupar Naga Youth Organization (DNYO) golden jubilee celebration on Friday at Diphupar local ground, Jacob termed “ism” as the primary concern in Naga social fabric.

Calling upon the Nagas to uphold the values of their ancestors, he regretted that “ism” has crept in and has started differences amongst the various Naga tribes. Terming “ism” as one of the greatest enemy of progress, Jacob called upon the Nagas to choose development and unity.

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Tokheho Yepthomi addressing students on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA, OCT 20 (NPN): Minister for school education and parliamentary affairs, Tokheho Yepthomi, has called upon students to understand and appreciate democracy and broaden their perspectives and inculcate sense of tolerance.

He was speaking at the state level parliamentary quiz competition under the theme “Youth is strengthening democracy” at Administrative Training Institute (ATI) Kohima which concluded on Friday.

Tokheho hoped that the parliamentary quiz competition platform would help the students to broaden their

perspectives and inculcate sense of tolerance and respect for other’s opinions.

The minister said though democracy entitles many rights, the most important was the freedom to practise religion and added that it was democracy that had allowed Nagaland to be Christian state in a Hindu majority country.

Tokheho said such platform reinforce the ideals of faith and would inculcate the most important part of democracy, which would enable people to voice their opinion and allow others to voice theirs.

Encouraging the students to grasp the opportunity and increase the knowl-

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galand, he said the people have adapted the western lifestyle however the state economic condition has not come upto the par.

Jacob lamented that though Nagaland has rich resources the people have failed to utilize it and was still dependent on government of India. He called upon the youths not to be dependent on the government but to venture into different fields and uplift the economy.

Lauding DNYO for celebrating 50 years, he said as they celebrate and rejoice they should also retrospect the journey of Diphupar village as the symbol of unity.

He claimed that Diphupar village was the “only peaceful village” in the state as it was peacefully inhabited by various Naga tribes. Jacob then called upon other villages to emulate Diphupar village.

Jacob also donated one ambulance to Diph-

Women trainees, organisers and others after the inaugural programme.

DIMAPUR: Five-day women skill development workshop on “cooking and baking” organised by North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) Ministry of Culture Government of India in collaboration with the department of Art and Culture, Government of Nagaland, got underway on Friday at Mopungchuket village.

In a press release, training co-ordinator and MALT president, Akumyanger, informed that 48 women from the village are attending the training conducted by nine trainers from Aromatic Fusion Kohima led by chef, Salangyanger Jamir.

Delivering a welcome address at the inaugural

function, assistant research officer, District Art & Culture Mokokchung, Imya Longkumer urged the participants to grasp the opportunity and learn from the trainers. He said that women play a vital role in the rural economy and encouraged them to upscale their skills.

In an introductory remark, master trainer and chef, Salangyanger Jamir, shared his insight in cooking and baking ideas. Salangyanger said he would be teaching the participants the skill of cooking and baking using easily and locally available ingredients during the course of the training.

VCC Mopungchuket, Aosadang Lemtur, encour-

aged the women to learn the new skills which would not only benefit them but the society as a whole.

Mopungchuket being a tourist destination, he said that those acquiring the new skills would help develop tourism in the village. He also thanked the departments concerned for organizing the training in the village.

Mopungchuket Watsu, president, Sangermongla thanked the Aromatic Fusion Kohima and the government agencies for organising the workshop.

The five days training started with a dedicatory prayer pronounced by Mopungchuket Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Jongpong.

(Inset): Jacob Zhimomi speaking in the anniversary. Angami youth organization, Diphupar presenting special number (NP) upar village council for timely medical attention especially for the senior citizens.

Earlier, the celebration was opened by Diphupar Sumi Youth Organization (DSYO), god’s blessing was invoked by Lotha Bap-

tist Church, Diphupar Pastor, Limathung, welcome address was delivered by executive member, DNYO Hyunilo Anilo Khing and tribute by Vekre Puro and short speech was given by head GB Diphupar village, Kekhwetsu Khutsoh.

Jubilee choir and Angami Youth Organization Diphupar (AYOD) presented special songs which were followed by short message and benediction by Rev. Candid Sareo from Tangkhul Baptist Church, Diphupar.

Govt teachers asked to impart quality education Malaria elimination prog in Longleng

(L-R): Section of gathering at Ura Academy Hall Kohima. Talinganla (Inset). Kajina Sote speaking at the programme in Mokokchung.

DIMAPUR: Asserting that quality education was not only a national concern but a global concern, the SDEO Kohima-cumEBRC L Khel chairman, Talinganla on Friday urged the teachers of government schools to come forward and act as an implementing instrument to enhance quality education.

The SDEO said this at the orientation programme on learning outcomes for in-service government elementary teachers at Ura Academy Hall, Kohima.

According to report received here, the programme was conducted under the aegis of Educational Block Resource Centre (EBRC) L. Khel Kohima Village in collaboration with District Mission Authority Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (DMA SSA) Kohima.

Addressing teachers from 39 government schools, Talinganla said that various training programmes was needed for the teachers so that their performance improved and that they keep updated

themselves with the latest advancement.

She also said that since learning outcomes has been mandatorily from academic session 2017-18 across the country, once implemented it would enable the teachers to ascertain learning skills more accurately and take corrective steps without delay in providing effective learning opportunities to all students including children with special needs.

Earlier, in his introductory note, EBRC L

Khel coordinator Visato Koso said Learning Outcomes has become a vital role in accessing the level of learning, therefore it was the responsibility of the teachers to educate and impart the necessary skills to the children starting from elementary level so that they (children) become self-reliant.

Topics covered during the day-long orientation programme were constructivism and learning outcomes on the subjectsEnglish, Environmental

Science, Social Studies, Maths and Science. Resource persons were Rachel, Peletono and Vizonielie.

MOKOKCHUNG: The programme for mass teachers training on “learning outcomes”, for elementary teachers, was also held in Mokokchung under the initiative of EBRC Mokokchung village.

In his keynote address, Area Education Officer, L Alemtemsu Ao highlighted the main objective of the training, which was to enhance the quality of learning in schools, by enabling teachers to ascertain learning skills.

Alemtemsu pointed out that learning outcomes for each class will not only help the teachers to focus on teaching-learning process, but also facilitate parents, guardians, community members and the state functionaries, in their role towards ensuring quality education in schools.

Altogether, 260 teachers attended the training from the surrounding villages under EBRC Mokokchung with ToTs C Wati Walling, Talitoshi and Chubalepden, as resource persons.

ADC Longleng, Temsuwati Longkumer delivering a short speech during the programme on Friday.

DIMAPUR: District health society Longleng conducted “Malaria Elimination Launching Programme” at IDSP hall CMO office Longleng on Friday.

Delivering key note address, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Longleng, Dr Ritu Thurr encouraged the participants to educate the people to use bed nets and focus on hotspot areas so that no malaria related death reported. He also initiated the campaign of Global Iodine Deficiency in three

blocks.

District Malaria Officer (NVBDCP), Dr Thungbemo Patton in a power point presentation on “malaria elimination” advised the participants to use repellents, protective clothing, bed nets, screening of houses and destruction of mosquito larvae. He further urged the people not to depend only on the department but extend their helping hand to prevent, control and elimination of malaria.

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suwati Longkumer also extended full support from the administration side to work together so that the reports on malaria cases were minimized.

The programme was chaired by CMO Longleng, Dr Ritu Thurr while vote of thanks was delivered by DVBB consultant, Afen.

The program was attended by the CMO staffs, NHM staffs, district task force committee members, DPM, media officer and Malaria staffs.

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Eshak Hessum Konyak with A&C department officials, district administration and public leaders after inaugurating Art and Culture office in Longleng, Friday. (NP)

Correspondent LONGLENG, OCT 20 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary for Art & Culture, Handloom & Handicraft, Eshak Hessum Konyak, has asserted that state government was trying to revive and promote Art & Culture (A&C) department should that future generation may not face any difficulties while tracing Naga culture and traditions.

Speaking at the inaugural programme of the Longleng district culture office on Friday, Eshak lamented that for past many years the A&C department was neglected by the state government. However, under the “humble guidance” and able leadership of chief

minister T.R Zeliang, he said the government has been putting all efforts and resources to make it a “responsible” department.

Eshak pointed out that it was essential to put concerted effort to preserve and promote the culture, tradition and identity of the Nagas.

Stating that A&C department was considered as the parent department to promote and preserve the rich culture of the society, he urged the people to extend cooperation to the department and government in promoting and preserving the highly valued culture and traditions of the Nagas.

Pointing out that the establishment of district

Will support settlement if all NPGs are included: DCC Mon

DCC Mon meeting in progress on Friday. (NP)

Correspondent MON, OCT 20 (NPN): District Congress Committee (DCC) Mon has decided to “support and accept” settlement of Naga political issue if the talk includes all Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and was acceptable to every section of the Naga society.

This was decided in a meeting of DCC (I) Mon with members of All India Congress Committee (AICC), Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), District Mahila Congress Commit-

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tee (DMCC), District youth Congress (DYC), Area Congress Committee (ACC) and frontal organisations in a meeting on Friday at DCC Mon Bhavan.

During the meeting, the members while talking on Naga political issue decided that the unit would “support and accept only if the talks for settlement included all NPGs and provided that such solution was acceptable to every section of the Naga society.”

The members also reviewed and deliberated on the reports presented by

the ACCs for the ensuing Nagaland Assembly elections scheduled in 2018.

The house also decided to revamp the ACCs, wherever required, to strengthen the party.

The meeting also discussed the preparation and participation programme for the proposed visit of Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi on November 9.

Meanwhile, the meeting also briefly discussed and accepted the resignation tendered by Wangyuh Konyak, PCC member of 45 A/C Tehok.

culture office in the newly created Longleng district was a great achievement for Phom community, he called upon the NGOs and public to extend cooperation to the government and department officials to bring in bring more development and changes in the district.

To youths of Nagaland, he said youths are smart in every field but sometimes they go “beyond the limit and beyond the government policy” which affect the norms and policies of the government. He then appealed them to develop spirit of tolerance for the betterment of the society.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Longleng, Y. Denngan Avennoho, lauded the state government for fulfilling

GHSS Noklak new school building inaugurated

DIMAPUR: Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Noklak new school building constructed under the strengthening programme of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) 2016-17 was inaugurated by deputy district education officer (DDEO) Tuensang, I. Shashi Ao on Friday.

According to DIPR report, speaking at the inaugural programme, Shashi said the construction of the new building was a symbol of educational progress.

He said the purpose behind the construction of the same was to spread education among every.

Shashi also urged the people to maintain and take proper care of the building. The programme was chaired by PGT, Thungbemo Humtsoe, GHSS Noklak, principal, Y. Kongkhao delivered the welcome address while Nokmei and friends presented a special song.

the long cherished dreams of Phom people. With the establishment of Art & Culture department in the district, he said Phoms would be benefited immensely as it would help in preserving their valued culture and tradition.

He also called upon the officers and staffs of the department to be sincere and responsible while discharging their duties to bring development and changes in the district. The DC also assured the department officials of all support and help from district administration for the betterment of the department.

Others who spoke on the occasion include, President Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) president, Chingan Phom and Phom Public Leader Longleng, Y. Angam.

The programme was chaired by deputy secretary Art & Culture Nagaland, Hito Sema; invocation prayer was said by Leinak Fellowship, associate Pastor, A. Ayong Phom, welcome speech was delivered by research assistant DCO Longleng, A. Shungang Phom while vote of thanks was delivered joint director art & culture Nagaland Kohima, Yeveyi Sapuh.

Deputy district education officer, R. Amongla Aier, panel of judges along with the winners on Friday. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Government High School (GHS) Lengrijan and Khaghaboto have been selected to represent Dimapur district in the state level Government High School/ Government Higher Secondary School science exhibition.

The two schools were selected at the district science exhibition 2017 Dimapur held at UBRC Nagarjan (Kuda) on Friday.

In the exhibition, GHS Lengrijan model on “Smart Solar House” emerged as the winner while GHS Khaghaboto finished run-

ners-up.

Winners were handed cash awards by deputy district education officer, R. Amongla Aier while consolation prizes were also handed over to the participant schools.

The exhibition was organized by Rashtriya Madhyamil Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) district education mission, Dimapur on the topic, “Non-conventional source of energy for substitution of non-renewable energy”.

Panel of judges wereG/T GHS Sovima Hitoli Zhimo, AHM GHS Naga United, Thechano Patton and senior graduate

teacher GHS, Singrijan Ayeto Swu. The participating schools were judged on the introduction, concept of the project, scientific approach, clarity of the project and skills, originality of the model, team work and presentation.

Earlier, at a brief programme deputy district education officer, R. Amongla Aier delivered the welcome address and welcomed the participating schools.

The programme was chaired by district co-ordinator RMSA Abigail Yeptho and vote of thanks by district co-ordinator RMSA Vitoho Chophy.

‘Paryatan Parv’ celebration concludes in Kohima

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KOHIMA, OCT 20 (NPN): Along with the rest of the country, department of tourism Nagaland under the aegis of ministry of tourism government of India, Development of North Eastern Region (DONER) NEC, celebrated “Paryatan Parv” (Tourism festival) which concluded on Friday at conference hall directorate of tourism Kohima. The celebration began from October 6.

In a keynote address, joint director, tourism Nagaland, Akhale Vizol, informed that “Paryatan Parv” aims to promote tourism in the country as tourism was as one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

She said the festival was also celebrated in the country to create awareness about the benefits of tourism in India, the cultural diversity of the country and to strengthen tourism in the country.

Vizol also called upon the gathering and student

The winners of painting competition along with tourism officials on Friday. (NP)

community to explore the tourism industry in the country and state and promote the country’s cultures, handicrafts, handlooms etc. through tourism.

As part of “Paryatan Parv”, the department also organised painting competition relating to tourism for the school students wherein Bendangakum of Holy Family Higher Secondary School Kohima bagged the first prize, Teisoneise Sachii of Northfield Higher Secondary School Kohima bagged the second prize while the third prize was bagged by

Aniizo Nienu of Mezhur Higher Secondary School.

Consolation prize winners were Aneilie Peseyie and Lipok Temsu from Dainty Buds Higher Secondary School, Ruokozetuo Medom from Mezhur Higher Secondary School, Kelesuto (Holy Family Higher Secondary School), Sungjemkala and Kevisilie both from Coraggio School, Sedevino from Vineyard School, Thejavinuo Savi from Minister’s Hill BHSS, Sungjemsenla Jamir from Little Flower Higher Secondary School and Atuna

Shikhu Northfield Higher Secondary School.

The programme was chaired by deputy director, Ajanuo Belho, special songs were presented by Kekhrie and Azi, folk songs was presented by Pfuchazhiinuoko and Dzuvekhrotho Pholami village, speech on behalf of teacher was delivered by Vikechiino Sachii and vote of thanks was delivered by assistant director, Veyielo Doulo.

Altogether 16 schools from Kohima town along with teachers participated in the celebration.

Cock symbol will be retained by majority, says S. Chuba

Parliamentary Secretary, S Chuba Longkumer addressing the party workers at Tongdentsuyong. (NP)

Correspondent MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 20 (NPN): Parliamentary secretary for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, S Chuba Longkumer, has assured NPF Tongdentsuyong unit party workers that the “cock symbol” would be retained with integrity by the majority as aspired by the Naga people.

Addressing members of NPF Tongdentsuyong unit in a closed door meeting on Friday, Chuba admitted that NPF was going through a “political turmoil” but asserted that with the support of 105 K Y M C

Central Executive council (CEC) out of 153, the party led by NPF president and MP, Neiphiu Rio and chief minister, T.R. Zeliang would retain the “cock symbol”. Therefore, he urged the party workers to remain steadfast and committed.

Chuba who is touring his constituency also claimed that he entered politics “purely to serve the people and to cleanse the dirty politics of the day”.

T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by NPF Tongdentsuyong unit president, Ladong and the invocation was said by the ward chairman, Lipokmar.

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Mnp government relieve as more fish produce in fish fair

Manipur Dy CM inspecting fish stalls at fish fair cum fish crop competition organised on the eve of Ningol Chakouba in Imphal on Friday. fish farmers, chief minister N Biren Singh had even announced cash award for the fish farmer who produced most in the fish fair this year. However, on seeing the fish farmers coming up with large quantity of fish from their farm, it appeared that there would be no dearth of fish in this year’s Ningol Chakkouba.

In the fish fair cum fish crop competition organized by the state fishery department at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal, it was estimated that over 85,000 kg of fishes were produced by the fish farmers. On seeing the quantity of the fish displayed at the fair, state commissioner (Fisheries)

Thaithuilung Panmei said, despite repeated flood this year, farmers managed to produce more fish than the expected quantity.

It showed that fish production has considerably been increased in the state, he added. State deputy chief minister Y Joykumar who opened the fair said government was trying to develop water bodies as a measure to control flood and to develop fisheries in the state.

The deputy chief minister said, “Development of wetlands and water bodies and also rain water harvesting are the key areas where proper system need to be introduced so that fisheries

Stop illegal trade of sand, stone chips, wood: Sonowal

Mizoram records infant mortality rate of 2016-17

Sarbananda Sonowal Guwahati, Oct 20 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today asked forest department to stop illegal trade of sand, stone chips and wood.

“Sonowal issued a stern directive to the Forest Department to immediately stop the illegal trade of sand, stone chips and wood,” an official release said.

The chief minister also directed the officials to maintain records on how these materials are sent to

different parts of the state to keep an account of how these resources being used.

“If there is any mismatch of records, strict action will be taken against the erring officials,” the release said quoting Sonowal.

The directions came at a meeting in Dibrugarh, where he asked forest department, civil and police administration to maintain transparency in view of allegations of illegal supply of sand, stone chips and wood.

The chief minister also asked the forest department to supply the required amount of sand, stone chips to PWD to ensure uninterrupted flow of construction work.

To stop illegal trade of forest resources, Sonowal asked the police administration to be alert and work in sync with the forest department.

Aizawl, Oct 20 (PTI): Infant mortality rate (IMR) in Mizoram during the fiscal year 2016-17 stood at 21 with 405 infants dying before attaining the age of one, a state health department report said.

The rate was highest in the southernmost Lawngtlai district at 29, followed by neighbouring Siaha district at 28.

Aizawl East district had the lowest IMR count of 14, the report said.

There were 19,426 newborns during the period, of which 9,724 were boys and 9,528 girls.

The maternal mortality rate during the fiscal was 104 with Siaha district having the highest MMR at 303.

There was no maternal death in the central Serchhip district, the report added.

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Sumi Baptist Pastors’ Union (SBPU) no 27-u Kuposhukulu kuho akeulo. Ni sum itehi yepekimije lakhülo akemi (Minister, Parliamentary Secy, MLA) eno 2018 mipelo akikishe lo huniye akeqo kümütsü ghenguno kükümügha Kighini betsüniye akeulo amulo kiqishi okusü anike ighino müghalulo.

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Ministry License Service programme of Pastor Renphamo K. Odyuo was held on 8 October 2017 at Police Baptist Church 11th NAP. Bn (IR) Rüzaphema.

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can be made successful in the state.” He added that water bodies in the state have to be developed as a measure to control flood and also to use as reservoirs where fisheries can be practiced.

Singh said that fisheries can easily be practiced as a means of livelihood and employment generation of people. “Majority of us preferred fish. Fish is an important food of the people of the state. Fish production has to be increased so as to meet the growing demand.

Natural habitats as well as artificial habitats have also need to be developed to encourage indigenous fish farming in the state,” he said. He added that streams mostly in the hilly areas have to be developed where fish culture can be practiced easily. Commissioner of fisheries Thaithuilung Panmei said that despite repeated flood in the state this year, fish production has considerably been increased.

In fact, the relentless effort made by the farmers made it possible and it is an encouraging step, he said.

He added, fishery department has been trying to develop fisheries upto the level that export of fish to the neighbouring states after meeting the state’s requirements can be made possible.

Guwahati, Oct 20 (IANS): Senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Assam R.P. Sarmah on Friday said the state government must ascertain the ministers’ knowledge and interest about tourism before sending them to foreign countries to promote tourism.

Sarmah’s statement came a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government unveiled a new tourism policy declaring it as an industry, which not only aims to increase inflow of tourists but also vowed to give lot of incentives in the form of subsidy to those who choose Assam as their destination for shooting films.

The government had also announced that state ministers would go on participating road show globally to promote tourism and seek investors for the global investor summit to held in February next year in Assam.

“It is a very welcome step by the government of Assam to industrialise tourism in the state. But before sending the ministers to foreign land for advertisement, the government must ensure their interest and knowledge on tourism sector and their capacity to impress upon others about the tourism potentials of the state,” said Sarmah in a Facebook post on Friday.

“Further, before inviting tourists, government

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R.P. Sarmah should build up tourism infrastructure in the state.

Imagine a situation: a Chief Minister stays overnight in a government guest house in Kaziranga, next morning goes to washroom for a bath, after smearing soap all over his body finds there is no water in the tap, calls his PA over cell phone and waits for ten minutes before the water flows to his washroom.

If such is the condition of our government guest house, who would come to Assam?” he posted on the social networking site.

The BJP parliamentarian from Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency also said Assam needs to learn from Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka and other states as far as tourism is concerned.

“Tourists want good facilities, quick quality service, secure and comfortable stay.

The employees in government guest houses should be given hard core training and enforce strict discipline for running a guest house,” he said.

50 ‘immoral’ drunk men, women arrested in Imphal

Imphal, Oct 20 (IANS): Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and opposition leader Okram Ibobi Singh have stressed the need to protect women from sex-related crimes after more than 50 men and women were taken into custody for “indecent” dancing under the influence of alcohol at a restaurant here.

A joint team of police, students and women vigilantes on Thursday night raided the Puzzle restaurant, around one km away from the office of the Chief Minister and opposition leader. Manipur has been a dry state since 1991. Police said that more than 50 men and women have been taken into custody. Some women and men managed to escape. Manjit Sarangthem, president of All Manipur Students’ Union and convener of the students’ wing of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit system, said, “With the cooperation of the people in general and women vigilantes in particular the restaurant is closed down for ever.” He said, “There was a music concert in the restaurant which charged Rs 300 each as entry fee.

Our volunteers found that some married men and women were dancing indecently. Some of them were in highly objectionable situation in the darkened rooms. There were evidences of drinking inside the rooms.”

Chief Minister Biren Singh said, “Law will take its own course. The government is giving a free hand to police and others in due discharge of their duties.”

Both Biren and Ibobi underlined the need to check crimes against women. “Let there be no tears on the faces of our mothers and sisters,” Ibobi said.

Manipur CM warns banks denying loans to deserving persons

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IMPHAL, Oct 20: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Saturday reiterated his government’s warning to the banks denying loans to the deserving persons in the state.

Recently, Singh had warned that banks operating in the state that government was considering to withdraw government funds deposited to the banks that denied loans to the deserving persons.

He had even asked the banks to stop operating if their attitude of extending helping hands only to the well-to-do section is

not changed. Addressing a simple function related with distribution of loans at the conference hall of chief minister’s secretariat, the chief minister said that his government has started withdrawing money from the banks that denied loans to deserving persons.

He opined that banks should give loans to needy but deserving persons instead of helping the wellto-do section alone.

At the same time, the chief minister asked the loanees to repay loans regularly and maintain good relation with the bank so that they may avail bigger loans in future.

Earlier, the Singh handed over loans worth Rs. 46,50,000 to nine skilled self-employed persons of different districts with assistance ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh provided under Manipur State Co-operative Bank Ltd. The bank authority identified these enterprising persons for providing loan after they pleaded for assistance to the chief ninister on different Meeyamgi Numit (People’s Day) which is being organized on 15th every month.

Out of these nine persons, three are from Imphal West district, two

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NOTIFICATION Dated: Kohima, 20th October 2017

Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred vide Article V of the NPF Constitution; I, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF convened the meeting of the Central Office Bearers (COB) on 4th Oct. 2017 at the NPF Central Office Kohima, wherein, the COB endorsed the President to convene the meeting of the Central Executive Council (CEC).

Whereas, in pursuance to the decision of the COB dated 4.10.2017 and in conformity with Article IV Para (3) Clause (c), Sub-Clause (i) & (ii) of the NPF Constitution, the said CEC Meeting was convened on 20th Oct. 2017 at the NPF Central Office Kohima, Nagaland from 10:30 AM onwards.

Whereas, in consonance with Article IV Para (6) Clause (a), the CEC in its meeting held on 20th October 2017 at the Central NPF Office Kohima, Nagaland decided to summon the General Convention on 22nd November 2017 at Kohima.

Whereas, the CEC further endorsed the President to issue Notification for summoning the General Convention in view of the directive by the Election Commission of India (ECI) vide its Order No. 56/dispute/03/2017/PPS-II, dated 17.10.2017, dispute case No. 3 of 2017 a dispute in Naga People’s Front a recognized State Party in the Nagaland and Manipur to resolve the present crisis within the party by invoking Article XV of the NPF Constitution.

Now, therefore, in pursuance to the decision of the CEC dated 20.10.2017, I, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF hereby summon the General Convention of the NPF on 22nd November 2017 at Kohima from 11 AM onwards.

The issue to be tabled in the General Convention shall be; 1. To discuss and deliberate the present crisis within the NPF Party owing to an attempt made by some dissidents to hijack the party.

2. To put to vote by way of raising hand as to whether the General Convention held on 26.11.2014 and 30.04.2015 at Kohima vis-à-vis election of Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu as the President NPF along with his team of Office Bearers for the tenure 2015-2020 should stand valid or should be treated as null and void, wherein, only Active Members whose names are enrolled in the Central (Party) Office before the present dispute arose shall be eligible to vote.

Furthermore, it is made clear that this particular General Convention is summoned in compliance to the directive of the ECI dated 17th Oct. 2017 and in consonance with the Article XV of the NPF Constitution. It is also once again made clear that only and only Active Members whose names are enrolled in the Central (Party) Office record before the present dispute arose shall be eligible to vote in the General Convention scheduled to be held on 22nd November 2017 at Kohima, Nagaland.

Sd/(DR. SHURHOZELIE LIEZIETSU) President.

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Manipur CM distributing loans to the deserving persons in Imphal on Friday. from Imphal East and Thoubal, Bishnupur and one each from Ukhrul, Tengnoupal districts.

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The Dimapur Japutsur Telongjem extends our heartiest congratulations to Miss Watisungla Amer, D/o Mr. & Mrs. Talisunep Amer for securing the post of Ranger Class II Gazetted under the Department of Forests, Ecology, Environment and Wildlife through the NPSC 2017.

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IMPHAL, Oct 20: People as well as Manipur government authorities were Friday relieved after fish farmers came up with over 85,000 kg of fishes in the fish fair cum fish crop competition organized every year on the eve of Ningol Chakouba.

The Ningol Chakouba, the biggest and unique nonreligious festival of Manipur in which married women are invited in their parental houses for a special feast will be celebrating on Saturday.

The festival which was earlier concentrated only to the Meitei community is expanding with other communities settling in the state too joined and enjoyed the festival in the last few years. With fish being the main curry of the special feast to be prepared in each family, authorities of Manipur government as well as people had apprehension of shortfall in supply of fish this years as most of the fish farms were feared damaged by the frequent floods during the last rainy season.

The state government was worried about the possible shortage of fish as the state faced flash flood for five times in the last couple of months. With this expectation and encouraging the

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OFFICE OF THE MISHISILIMI UNION KOHIMA NAGALAND FELICITATION

The Mishisilimi Union Kohima With immense pride and joy would like to extend our heartiest congratulation to: 1. Miss. Vilini.Q Wotsa, D/o, Mr. Qhutovi Wotsa & Hosheli Wotsa for securing the post of S.D.O under the Department of Work & Housing.

2. Miss. Omeqali Sheqi, D/o Mr. Inashe Shaqi & Mrs. Xutoli Sheqi for securing the post of J.E under the Department of Work & Housing.

The Mishisilimi Union Kohima also further convey our heartiest congratulation to our neice 1. Miss. Zheviholi, D/o, Mr Yeshito Swu & Mrs. Naghili Swu for securing the post of APP under the Department of Justice & Law. 2. Miss. Vini Swu, D/o, Mr. Yasheto Swu & Mrs. Naghili Swu for securing the post of J.E under the department of Work & Housing.

The Union further wishes them best and success in their future endeavour . ( TONIHO SHEQI ) ( HOTOSHE SHEQI ) President, M.U.K General Secy., M.U.K

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Date19/10/2017 AFFIDAVIT I, Shri. Sanjay Kumar Chauhan S/o Chathulal Prasad resident of H/no232, A Mao Colony UNB-B, Burma Camp, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as under: 1. That in my Republic of Indian Passport No.H1035291 my father’s name has been inadvertently entered as Shri. Chathulal Chauhan.

2. That the names Shri. Chathulal Chauahan and Shri.Chathulal Prasad are all my father’s name and all the names are the same and one person.

3. That from today onwards my father’s name shall be called and recorded as Shri. CHATHULAL PRASAD in all official documents and intents.

Verification: I do hereby verify that the statement of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing is stated false herein.

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Nation to pay homage to martyrs of 1959 firing NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): The nation will pay homage to the policemen martyred in firing by Chinese troops in 1959 and 34,400 others who laid down their lives protecting India’s unity, at a special function tomorrow, the home ministry said on Friday.

Home minister Rajnath Singh will lead the nation to pay homage to 10 policemen besides 34,408 other police personnel, who have sacrificed their lives since independence to safeguard the unity and integrity of the nation.

Observed as ‘Police Commemoration Day’, October 21 commemorates the sacrifices of the 10 policemen while defending India’s borders with China in 1959, a statement by the ministry said.

The Indian police personnel were responsible for manning the 2,500 mile long border of India with Tibet until the autumn of 1959.

On October 20, 1959, three reconnaissance parties were launched from Hot Springs in North Eastern Ladakh in preparation for further movement of an Indian expedition which was on its way to Lanak La. While members of two parties returned to

Rajnath Singh Hot Springs, the third one comprising two police constables and a porter did not return, the statement said.

The remaining forces were mobilised next morning in search of the missing personnel. A party of about 20 police personnel led by Karam Singh, a Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (DCIO) rank officer, proceeded on horseback while others followed on foot in three sections.

At mid-day, the Chinese Army personnel were seen on a hillock who opened fire and threw grenades at the Indian party, the statement said.

Since there was no cover, most personnel were injured. Ten of the brave police personnel attained

martyrdom and seven others sustained injuries in the incident.

Bodies of the 10 personnel were returned by the Chinese on November 13, 1959, three weeks after the incident. The bodies were then cremated with full police honours at Hot Springs in Ladakh, it said.

The annual conference of Inspectors General of Police of States and Union Territories held in January 1960 decided that October 21 would, henceforth, be observed as ‘Commemoration Day’ in all police lines in the country to mark the memory of these gallant personnel, the statement said.

It was also decided to erect a memorial at Hot Springs, and that members of police forces from different parts of the country trek to Hot Springs every year to pay homage to the gallant martyrs.

Since independence, 34,418 police personnel have sacrificed their lives for safeguarding the integrity of the nation and providing security to people of this country, the statement said.

During the last one year i.e. from September 2016 to August 2017, 383 police personnel have laid down their lives.

MPC minutes cautions RBI, says Report New Delhi, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): The minutes of the recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting suggest that the Reserve Bank is likely to tread a cautious path and there is little chance of a rate cut in the near term as inflation is expected to inch upwards, a report says. According to a Kotak Economic Research report, besides inflationary pressures, fiscal slippage concerns and possible volatility in global markets worried some MPC members.

“The minutes of the October MPC meeting reinstated the cautious approach of most members as inflation is likely to inch upwards,” Kotak Economic Research said in a note. They suggest that growth is expected to recover cyclically in the second half of the current fiscal, but factors like low capacity utilisation, debt overhang of corporate and stressed assets of banking sector may act as structural constraints to growth. The reports expects retail inflation to average around 3.3% in this fiscal, noting however that directionally inflation will be trending higher and core inflation too will likely stay sticky around 4.5%. “With RBI fixated on the 4% target on a durable basis, and with plausible case of fiscal slippage, it looks less convincing for a policy easing in the near term, unless data surprises on the downside significantly,” the report noted.

‘Govt should 500 long-distance trains to increase number run quicker from next month of diplomats’

NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): The Indian Railways will soon cut short the running time of over 500 long-distance trains by up to two hours, a senior railway official said on Friday.

The new timings will be updated in the November timetable of the railways, he said. Following directions from railway minister Piyush Goyal earlier this month, the national carrier incorporated “innovative timetabling” under which running time of popular trains will reduce by 15 minutes to two hours.

The new timetable will also provide each railway division two to four hours for maintenance works.

“Our plan is to maximise the use of the existing

India among worst hit as pollution gets deadlier than wars, AIDS NEW DELHI, OCT 20 (IANS): An estimated nine million people died worldwide in 2015 due to diseases caused by pollution -- the biggest cause globally of all premature deaths -- more than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined and even more disastrous than all violence, with India and China contributing to 5.4 million of the pollutionrelated mortalities, a study has found.

“Pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature death in the world today. Diseases caused by pollution were responsible for an estimated 9 million premature deaths in 2015,” the study released on Thursday in The Lancet medical journal noted.

The study, the first to put together data on disease and death caused by all forms of pollution combined, said 16 per cent of all deaths worldwide were attributable to the environmental pollution. This figure is three times more than the deaths from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined and 15 times more than from all wars and other forms of violence. It is also one-anda-half times higher than the number of people killed by smoking and over six times the number of people dying in road accidents.

In the most severely affected countries, pollutionrelated disease are responsible for more than one death in four, it said.

“In 2015, the greatest numbers of deaths due to pollution occurred in Southeast Asia (3•2 million) and the western Pacific (2•2 million). Southeast Asia includes India and the western Pacific region includes China,” said the study.

Epidemiologist Philip Landrigan, dean of global health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the lead author on the report said pollution has never received the desired attention of world leaders, civil society and health professionals.

“There’s been a lot of study of pollution, but it has never received the resources or level of attention as, say, Aids or climate change,” Landrigan said.

“Despite its substantial effects on human health, the economy, and the environment, pollution has

been neglected, especially in low-income and middleincome countries, and the health effects of pollution are under-estimated in calculations of the global burden of disease.”

The report said that pollution in low-income and middle-income countries caused by industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, and toxic chemicals has particularly been overlooked in both the international development and the global health agendas.

“Although more than 70 per cent of the diseases caused by pollution are noncommunicable diseases, interventions against pollution are barely mentioned in the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.”

Stating that several cities in India and China had recorded alarming annual concentrations of PM2•5 pollution, the study said over 50 per cent of global deaths due to ambient air pollution in 2015 occurred in India and China.

“Ambient air pollution in rapidly expanding megacities such as New Delhi and Beijing attracts the greatest public attention. However, WHO documents that the problem of ambient air pollution is widespread in lowincome and middle-income countries and finds that 98 per cent of urban areas in developing countries with populations of more than 100,000 people fail to meet the WHO global air quality guideline for PM2•5 pollution of 10 µg/m3 of ambient air annually.”

Other countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, North Korea, South Sudan and Haiti have seen nearly one in every fifth premature deaths caused by pollution.

Pollution, the report said, was also “costly”, costing some $4.6 trillion in annual losses - or about 6.2 per cent of the global economy. “ Po l l u t i o n - r e l a t e d diseases cause productivity losses that reduce gross domestic product (GDP) in low-income to middleincome countries by up

to 2 per cent each year.

Pollution-related disease also results in health-care costs that are responsible for 1•7 per cent of annual health spending in high-income countries and for up to 7 per cent of health spending in middle-income countries that are heavily polluted and rapidly developing.

“Welfare losses due to pollution are estimated to amount to $4•6 trillion per year: 6•2 per cent of global economic output. The costs attributed to pollution-related disease will probably increase as additional associations between pollution and disease are identified,” it said.

DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NAGALAND, KOHIMA.

NO.ED/ESTT/EXAM/01/2017

Dated Kohima, the 20th October 2017

ADVERTISEMENT NO.NL/SE-2/2017 Applications are invited from interested candidates from 6(six) tribes of ENPO area for filling up the following vacancies under the Government of Nagaland, Department of School Education in the manner prescribed below :

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rolling stock. It can be done in two ways - if we have a train that is waiting somewhere to return, we can use it during the lie over period.

“In the new timetable around 50 such trains which will be run like this. Fiftyone trains will immediately see reduced run time from one to three hours. This will go up to more than 500 trains,” the official said.

The railways has started the exercise of an internal audit through which 50 mail and express trains will be upgraded to super-fast services. This is part of an overhaul of the rail system of increasing the average speed of existing trains, he said. Trains such as the Bhopal-Jodhpur Express

will reach 95 minutes early while the Guwahati-Indore Special will complete its 2,330-km journey 115 minutes early and the 1929-km journey of the GhazipurBandra Terminus Express will be completed 95 minutes earlier. The national transporter has also reduced the halt time of trains at stations. Similarly, trains will not stop at stations where footfall is less.

Coupled with track and infrastructure upgrade, automatic signalling and the new Linke-Hofmann-Busch coaches that allow a 130 kmph top speed, trains are expected to run faster.

The railways has also in the process of reviewing permanent speed restrictions.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST AND HEAD OF THE FOREST FORCE, NAGALAND, KOHIMA No:FE-1/CR/LNG-KIP/FR-DIV/2017/557-49 In continuation of the advertisement of this department for the recruitment of Forest Guards for Kiphire and Longleng Forest Divisions published on the 19th October 2017, all applicants are requested to apply in the format given below.

Application Form for selection of Forest Guards Name of the candidate (in Capital Letters)

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i) Graduate in Mathematics, B.E, B.Tech with at least 45% marks at the Bachelor’s degree level from a recognised university. ii) B.Ed, B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from any National Council of Teachers Education recognised institution; and iii) The candidate must have cleared State Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by SCERT.

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Science

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i) Graduate in Science stream with 45% at the Bachelor’s degree level from a recognised university. ii) B.Ed, B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed from any National Council of Teachers Education recognised institution; and iii) The candidate must have cleared State Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by SCERT.

NOTE : 1. Syllabus and pattern of exam will be based on class 9-10 of state board 2. Offline applications shall be accepted from 24th Oct. to 26th Oct. during office hours only in Room No. 21 3. Examination fee is fixed at Rs. 450/- (Rupees Four Hundred and Fifty) only.

4. Fees once collected will not be refunded.

5. Any issue/complaints must be settled on or before the last date of submission of application. No complaints will be entertained thereafter.

6. The written exam (of descriptive type) is to be held on 11th November 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M in two sessions.

7. Applicants are required to submit their self attested documents (1 set) along with 2 recent passport size photos appending their names at the back of the photo.

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(SMITA SARANGI, IAS) Principal Director, School Education, Nagaland, Kohima.

Min 3cm x 5 cm (Please affix signed passport size photograph)

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(Signature of the Candidate) Declaration: 1. I do hereby certify that all aforesaid information/details are correct to the best of my knowledge. I have not concealed any information. In case the disclosures are formed to be incorrect, the candidature/appointment shall be cancelled without assigned any reason.

2. That I do not have more than one living spouse.

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Graduate Teacher (GT) Mathematics and Science under School Education.

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NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): Congress leader and chairman of the parliamentary panel on external affairs Shashi Tharoor has said the government should increase the number of diplomats and asserted that there was a need for a separate exam for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).

“Brazil has 1,200 people in foreign services, if you look at the number when it comes to China they have something like 6,000 people, the US has 20,000 people. I am not saying we can be like the US or even like China.

But 800 is far too modest a number and it needs to be increased,” Tharoor told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the panel earlier this week.

The committee on external affairs in a report had also expressed “grave concern” over the IFS strength, noting that there were only 770 IFS officers against the sanctioned strength of 912.

The committee was of the view that the size of India’s diplomatic corps “is inadequate considering the tasks and challenges before the Ministry and nation”.

Pitching for lateral entry into the IFS, he said there has been an increase in intake for the foreign service in the last year or so but those people would be ready for productivity after 10 years of work experience.

Documents to be attached/pasted (ALL SELF ATTESTED COPIES) 1) Two attested passport sized photographs.

2) Copy of certificate of educational qualification.

3) Copy of Indigenous Certificate.

4) Copy of SC/ST certificate 5) Copy of certificate of being Sumi Tribe of Kiphire district – if applicable 6) Copy of Birth certificate.

7) Demand Draft 8) Self Addressed envelope _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post

Post-mortem

Lesson from Martin Luther’s legacy

Vol. XXVII NO. 316 Dimapur, Saturday, October 21, 2017

Government’s carnival

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y November the mood for festivities will begin and Nagaland will be ready to welcome the 17th chapter of the Hornbill Festival coinciding with the statehood day on December 1 and which will spread over a week or ten days. From December 1 onwards no work can be done in any of the government offices as only a handful will attend office. From then on, it will also be a season for weddings and conferences so offices in Nagaland will practically cease to function from the first week through Christmas till after New Year. For all the exciting events and games including rock and roll music contest, the state government will be apportioning significant amount of fund to the tune of several crore rupees for the mega event billed as the ‘festivals of festivals’ celebrated with pomp in a carnival-like setting. The Hornbill Festival is the main attraction and a popular event which has made people of Nagaland regularly boast about it when inviting people. The Hornbill Festival is definitely the main ( or only) attraction for tourists which the state offers and an event that is fully funded, organized, participated and enjoyed by a gentry of ministers, bureaucrats and those who have obtained favour by way of supply of materials and catering to VVIPs. The ordinary mortals who want to set up temporary business (a la tourist trade) have to plough through the maze of officialdom and made to feel more like beggars than entrepreneurs. The original objective of the festival was to showcase Naga culture, arts and handicrafts with the objective of promoting culture tourism. Today, after so many years, perhaps it is time to take a holistic look at the whole issue of promoting tourism and the after effects and see where improvements could be made.The Hornbill Festival ought to be spread over other districts and not only confined to Kisama or Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima. Kohima becomes overcrowded and the worst is the volume of traffic triples and makes travelling from Kohima to Kisama take not less than three to four hours. Sometimes even travelling from one end of Kohima to the other end, which normally takes an hour could take even three hours. Even lodging during Hornbill in Kohima is almost impossible as all hotel or guest rooms are booked by mid-year, months ahead of the Hornbill Festival. So Kohima does not have what it takes to be the main tourist spot. This means there is need to spread or widen the tourist destinations to other districts. Besides the song and dance, artifacts, traditional kitchens etc, Nagaland should also promote eco-tourism in a big way. Eco-tourism can also provide some income where local guides and people, who are landowners, are able to gear themselves for tourism during the dry months. However, the scenic spots in the state tell a tale of neglect. The deplorable road conditions, regular power cut, scarcity of drinking water and inhospitable social conditions do not favour normal tourism. The government by spending so much money to attract tourists and pride itself with the response makes no tourist sense. The government should mind its own business by taking care of infrastructures and leave business to private entrepreneurs through a PPP mode.

DailyDevotion Is God’s Will My Will?

This is the will of God, your sanctification…

—1 Thessalonians 4:3 Sanctification is not a question of whether God is willing to sanctify me— is it my will? Am I willing to let God do in me everything that has been made possible through the atonement of the Cross of Christ? Am I willing to let Jesus become sanctification to me, and to let His life be exhibited in my human flesh? (see 1 Corinthians 1:30). Beware of saying, “Oh, I am longing to be sanctified.” No, you are not. Recognize your need, but stop longing and make it a matter of action. Receive Jesus Christ to become sanctification for you by absolute, unquestioning faith, and the great miracle of the atonement of Jesus will become real in you.

All that Jesus made possible becomes mine through the free and loving gift of God on the basis of what Christ accomplished on the cross. And my attitude as a saved and sanctified soul is that of profound, humble holiness (there is no such thing as proud holiness). It is a holiness based on agonizing repentance, a sense of inexpressible shame and degradation, and also on the amazing realization that the love of God demonstrated itself to me while I cared nothing about Him (see Romans 5:8). He completed everything for my salvation and sanctification. No wonder Paul said that nothing “shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39).

Sanctification makes me one with Jesus Christ, and in Him one with God, and it is accomplished only through the magnificent atonement of Christ.

Never confuse the effect with the cause. The effect in me is obedience, service, and prayer, and is the outcome of inexpressible thanks and adoration for the miraculous sanctification that has been brought about in me because of the atonement through the Cross of Christ.

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A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~ Colin Powell

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, October 21, 2017

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he protestant reformation, which revolted against the establishment within the church order and the subsequent disintegration of the all-powerful Church of Rome, is now in its glorious 500 years.

The heroic effort of a legendary reformer Martin Luther’s nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses at the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany set the stage for the great awakening of the conscience of humanity, paving the way for enlightenment of world civilization and challenging the ultimate theological and political foundation of western Christendom. The reformation process changes the paradigm in our understanding of the very promise and the purpose of religion. This is a moment in history where the world begin to see religion (the Church) as something more than an institution or a project of building political empire, but a means for achieving the ultimate concerned for mankind of delivering salvation of humanity and restoring his relationship with God which was broken as a result of a tragic nature of sin and liberating the people from the control of the despotic regime of Christendom. In the world where persecution dominates and rules, and where injustice, suppression and exploitation of the weaker section in the society by the superiors is rampant, the protestant reformers advocate religion that promote and upholds the idea of social justice and equality, and labor towards ensuring that justice will prevail in the land. They envisage an ideal church which commits itself to creating a just world and a just society which is an essential criterion for peace and order in the world.

The challenges confronting the Church today 500 years

modern times and the curse of the world had denied the lives of millions an opportunity to inhabit this wonderful world under the pretext of the “freedom of choice” of an individual. The humanist concepts of “planned parenthood”, “population control program” are all a pernicious project of preventing and restricting life which directly violates divine’s creation plan.

The utmost concern of today for the faithfuls and the church requires defending the lives of the defenseless unborn.

The fundamental principle constituting the sanctity of life is the traditional definition of marriage as a union of one man and one woman as ordained by God. Departing from this institution and redefining marriage and the nature of human relationship would mean degrading the core value that constitutes life. An individual reserved the right to use his freedom of defining his own version of marriage and demand respect of his choice. However individual‘s right or opinion cannot be the basis for redefining and thereby corrupting the great institution of marriage.

Government and the Church cannot succumb to the pressure of the renegades attempting to reverse this great social order that governs life. The mandate of the government is to be the moral guardian of the people protecting the conscience, and to represent the ultimate moral standard that defines human life and values. The growing influence of liberal-secularism in the world coerces government to depart from this mandate.

“Government of the people” should be the reflection of not just the voice but the conscience of the people, then and only then can government assert its moral right and authority of

governing the people. We need a government and a church that have deepest conviction of defending this fundamental principle that define life.

Established church and its hierarchical order remains the biggest challenge as we live Martin Luther’s legacy today.

The church order, which was evolved out of church tradition, had become a hurdle in proclaiming the gospel and instead discouraged many to turn away from it. The same order can still deny the faithfuls an opportunity to be partakers of God’s perfect plan for humanity i.e. to implant in human heart to nurture humanity and raise mankind to be cherishers of a sublime value of love, benevolence and compassion.

And as we are required to render unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar, what we need to know is that Caesar is not the custodian of right conscience. It belongs to God, and the Church, not the world government is the representative of that conscience. Blind faith to the authority of Caesar can force us to accept a system that would deprive us of our religious liberty, make way for creating a secular order that would do away with all religion of the world and the eventual establishment of a godless, faithless and religionless world government. Rising to the occasion and confronting this secular agenda, and reassuring humanity of their freedom of religion could be the novel way of commemorating the 500th anniversary of reformation and set the stage for the ultimate triumph of humanity.

Nsungbemo Ezung, Wokha Town, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

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propos “Clarification on ‘rejoinder to Thepfulhouvi Solo’s write-up’ published October 17, 2017, I, Netsütso Theyo, would like to clarify as below since I am dragged by the writer without my knowledge.

During World War-II in 1944 in the month of May, 2(two) Japanese Soldiers came to my village Thenyizumi now under Phek District. They were in Khaki Uniform and without arms. They were begging for food items like egg, chicken, rice etc. on whatever they need to survive. They were described as unauthorized. There were clear instructions written in red ink and pasted on the village gate issued by the Commander Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who was staying at Chesezu Camp hidden under Bamboo grooves. The behavior of the two soldiers was not liked by the village people and the matter was reported to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose by village GB Pukropa Resü. On receiving the report Subhas Chandra Bose came rushing with his war Horse which is big, brown and beautiful. As soon as he encountered the two Japanese Soldiers he got down from his horse back at a particular place about 50 meters away from the village gate. He then slapped the first Japanese Soldier who was short but smart. The Soldier fall down to the ground but immediately stood up in attention and said-“Hi” nabbing his head. The second Soldier similar in same size, was also slapped by Netaji. The Soldier fall down to the ground and he also immediately stood up in attention without showing any anger on his face and said-“Hii” which means ‘yes’ in Japanese. I clearly heard the sound of the words ‘Hi’ from the mouth of these two Soldiers. The event that took place is still clear and fresh in my memory about the action taken by Subhas Chandra Bose on the erring two Japanese Soldiers. His appearance on that day was very fine feature wearing Gumboot upto his knees and his well pressed uniforms along with round Hat and Spectacle captivated my attention. Though I was a child at that time, hundreds of people witnessed the event and some of them are still alive.

I even went to Netaji Bhawan, Calcutta in 1994 and met his maternal uncle Dr. C.C. Bose and saw the photographs which are exactly like I saw Netaji in real life and collected some photographs and literature.

It is a pity for Thepfulhouvi Solo and his ignorance about emergence of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who came to Chesezumi village by war Horse in the month of May 1944 during II World War. N. Theyo, Former Minister, Midland, Kohima

Why a permanent victim of potholes?

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t is a known fact that whenever we register a new vehicle with the Transport Department, we are compelled to pay 5% of the cost price of the same, levied as road tax, the sum of which results from 13,000/to 1,50, 000/- or more. In spite of paying so much road tax, we have to perennially traverse on roads which are as good as rivers, replete with potholes, puddles on almost the whole stretch of National Highways and State Highways in our state.

Not to talk of the perplexing and dreadful journey, without any alternatives for the sick,

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after reformation is the advent of secularism and humanism that endangers our right to life, the meaning and definition of life as sanction by God and our religious freedom. The great Baptist tradition, which traces its theological heritage to the reformation history, subscribes the timeless values and principles governing life that make Christianity a great religion which include separation of church and the state, the right to life, freedom of speech, religious liberty, advancing human right throughout the world, protecting the sanctity of life and preserving the great traditional institution of marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Living Martin Luther’s legacy represents confronting this emerging challenges and having the courage and ability to protect and defends those great values of life not just within our churches, but by promoting through out the whole world.

The great ‘life project’ (Psalms 28:9 and 139:13-14), which advocates life as own by Providence and the need to love, cherish and valued life, has to be affirmed and advance by the church in proclaiming life as a supreme value and that life, at all stages and in all forms, need to be protected and defended at all cost, and can never effort to compromised or surrendered at the altar built by Baal’s prophets – government’s political correctness, pro-choice and liberals that poses an existential threat to the very essence of life.

Ever since the infamous Roe vs.

Wade judgment in 1973 which legalized abortion in United States, an estimated 30 million lives have been destroyed from medical laboratory in America alone during the period. This worst American carnage of our

Clarification on ‘rejoinder to Thepfulhouvi Solo’s write-up’

elderly and women through almost non-existent road, mud, rocks and dust.

Often, drivers, blinded by dust and muddy water, hit rocks, plunged into swamps and puddles especially during rains; which cause damage in vehicles in different measure, such as cracks in engine casings etc while being manoeuvred over our bad-to-worse terrain. These road problems cost us our health, our safety, our lives and undue expenditure, many avoidable and unfortunate accidents and also very sadly, our right to proper infrastructure. These glaring road issues are partly

due to our laid back attitude, carelessness, corruption and also overlooking honour and appreciation towards those who actually do the work efficiently and earnestly.

Early part of 2015, contractor K C Angami did the bitumen road carpeting from TCP Gate to IG Stadium Kohima, which withstood three heavy monsoons, over the past three years. Why? The quality of workmanship is evidently better, unlike the usual “cosmetic blacktopping” of road. The project undertaken by him has given us a smooth ride effortlessly and seamlessly. The road

surface having thick coats of bitumen concrete has been naturally durable and braced all weather. No scientific explanation is required for such inspiring reality and testimony; any layman can see the difference in workmanship, though few recognise it while the others are not vocal enough.

In a similar setting, the BRO till date has been carrying out black topping of roads from TCP Gate, Kohima to Kisama, every year, sometimes even twice a year for many years, apart from its other major road maintenance and construction

works in Nagaland. There is no need to make a mention of the river-like roads, comprising of potholes, mud or dust. Certain spots right in the middle of the road are perfectly fit for paddy plantation. Their RCC bridges are full of potholes too, as early as six to ten months of its completion. Contractor Vilelie Angami would be replacing the BRO in this particular route shortly one may expect a great change.

BRO is also currently working on bitumen carpeting of road at Phek Road starting from Pezielietsie. The work began in early part of

January 2017, but till date, not even 3 kms has been covered. Their black topping projects have not lasted even for 3 months, as witnessed by everyone, not to talk of the black topping lasting for three to four monsoon seasons, which attributes to major road problems in Nagaland. Our top politicians, who have an affinity for the BRO need to seriously focus more on solving major road woes first for public interest, before it is too late.

Kuolachalie Seyie, Hidden Forests, IG Stadium, Kohima, (kuolachalie@ yahoo.com)

Global iodine deficiency disorders prevention day

DD’s is a public Health Problem all over the world. It is confirmed that one out of every five people in India lives in IDD endemic areas. These disorders are caused by lack of iodine in the diet, which ranges from simple goiter, mental retardation, stunted growth to cretinism. Most of these disorders are permanent yet all of them are preventable only by consuming good quality iodised salt daily.

As the World observes 21st Oct. as the “Global IDD Prevention Day”, this item is published in the interest and for the information of the public in general.

1. What is iodine?

Iodine is a micro- nutrient element essential to human life. Some of the most vital functions of the human body depend upon a regular supply of iodine.

2. What is the source of iodine?

Iodine is naturally available in the soil and water. Our normal requirement comes from crops grown on iodinerich soil. Therefore when the soil of any area lacks iodine the crops grown on such area lacks iodine. Consequently, those people who live on iodine deficient land do not get the daily requirement of iodine from their diet.

3. Why is iodine so important?

Because it is essential for the normal growth, development and functioning

of both the brain and body.

More importantly, without enough iodine a newborn’s brain and body can become permanently retarded and stunted. A pregnant woman who is deficient in iodine is likely to produce an abnormal child.

4. How much iodine does a person normally need?

The average daily requirement of an adult is 150 micrograms. However small the quantity may be, yet it is important that the body gets this quantity regularly everyday.

5. What happens when a person does not get enough iodine?

Iodine deficiency in the diet forms a group of abnormalities known as Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

It includes goitre, mental retardation speech & hearing defect, squint, difficulties in standing & walking normally & growth retardation. During pregnancy it causes abortion, still-birth and birth of mentally deficient baby.

6. Why does a child become a cretin?

A baby in the mother’s womb needs regular supply of iodine for the normal growth & development of its brain & body. But when the mother is iodine deficient, the child too is deprived of this much needed nutrient.

If the deficiency is severe, the growth & development of the child’s brain & body

are permanently stunted and it becomes a cretin, causing unable to walk, talk or think normally.

7. Where does Iodine Deficiency Disorder occur in India?

It occurs in almost all the States & Union Territories of our country. The most affected areas lie in the sub-Himalayan belt extending from Jammu & Kashmir to the North-East including Nagaland covering an area of 2500 Sq.kms.

8. What is Iodised salt?

Iodised salt is nothing but the common salt to which a small quantity of iodine compound is added. It is used to prevent iodine deficiency.

It looks, taste & smells exactly like an ordinary salt.

9. Why is Iodine added to salt?

Iodine is added to salt for the simple reason that we all use salt everyday irrespective of caste, religion or economic status in normal quantity – 10 to 15 grams a day. If this quantity is iodised we automatically get the right amount of iodine that is required everyday.

10. Can consumption of iodised salt cure goitre, cretinism & other Iodine Deficiency Disorder’s?

No. Most of the disorders are permanent and incurable but it can be easily prevented before it occurs by consuming iodised salt regularly.

11. Will consumption of excess Iodine harm me?

No. Our body will utilize only the required quantity of iodine and the excess (if any) will be excreted unused through the urine.

12. Can pregnant woman and children use iodised salt?

Yes. The pregnant woman and young children need it even more than others.

13. How can I know if salt contains Iodine?

We can know the content of iodine by testing the salt with a simple salt testing –kit method.

14. Do animal need iodised salt?

Yes. Iodised salt improves the health & productivity of animals and reduces the number of still-birth & miscarriages. Also cattle that are fed with iodised salt produce milk that is rich in iodine.

15. How should iodised salt be stored?

Iodised salt should be stored in an air tight container because prolong exposure to direct sunlight and moisture can destroy the iodine in the salt.

16. Is the sale of noniodised salt banned in our State?

Yes. The sale of noniodised salt is banned under the provision of PFA Act 1954 which is still enforced in our State. If any trader is found selling non-iodised salt for human consumption is

liable for prosecution under provision of the said Act. 17. What should the traders do? i) Shopkeepers should stock and sell only iodised salt. ii) They should ensure proper storage of iodised salt away from direct sunlight and rain. iii) They should label the salt meant for farm or animal use as “not for human consumption”.

18. What is the responsibility of every citizen? i) To disseminate the information’s on Iodine Deficiency Disorders its consequences, control & preventive

measures. ii) To purchase & consume iodised salt only. iii) To store iodised salt in close container. iv) Not to keep the iodised salt near or above the fireplace. v) Not to store iodised salt for more than six months.

“Iodine deficiency is so easy to prevent that it is a crime to let a single child be born mentally handicapped for that reason.”

Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, NIDDCP (Cell), Nagaland: Kohima, (niddcpnaga@yahoo.com)

Reader’s Post

It’s the season of firecrackers

Sir,

The other day as I was casually taking a walk to the bazaar to get groceries, some youths burst firecrackers right in front of me. For many people like me, nights are sleepless and we cannot have our usual evening tea on the veranda. There have been so many accidents in India, due to misuse or improper usage of firecrackers. Lives are lost and some are maimed for the rest of their life.

Playing with fire cannot be fun for everyone especially when every nook and corner of the country joins to emit Sulphur and Nitrite together the whole night. Whatever measures are taken every year to lessen noise and air pollution ultimately get hazed in the heavy smoke of these crackers and unless a complete ban is imposed on them, nothing could be done to make this festive season actually peaceful and celebratory.

Ilivi Aye, Dimapur

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

Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, October 21, 2017

BJP slams Chidambaram for speaking against EC

New Delhi, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): The BJP said on Friday that Congress leader P Chidambaram’s criticism of the Election Commission for not announcing Gujarat poll dates was part of the party’s ‘save Rahul’ campaign as it fears that a defeat in the election will stall his elevation to the post of party chief.

BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao defended the Election Commission’s decision of not announcing the Gujarat poll dates with that of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, saying the Model Code of Conduct is expected to be in force for not more than 45 days and the election in the western state was expected in December.

Rao’s attack on the Congress came after Chidambaram took a swipe at

the Election Commission (EC), saying it has authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce the date of Gujarat elections at his last rally.

“Chidambaram seems to view the EC from his jaundiced eyes. Sonia Gandhi, as an extra-constitutional authority, had subverted institutions and remote-controlled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. PM Modi is a quintessential democrat and does not interfere in the functioning of any institutions,” Rao said. The Congress’ repeated attempts in raising questions about the EC is a desperate excuse and an alibi to shield Rahul Gandhi from the impact of an impending massive defeat in Gujarat, he alleged.

“This is part of the ‘save Rahul’ campaign as his cronies fear that Gujarat

defeat will stall his neverhappening, elusive elevation as the party president,” Rao said.

Accusing the Congress of “rank opportunism” and “hypocrisy”, he said the same EC appeared neutral to the Congress when its decision favoured its senior leader Ahmed Patel’s election to the Rajya Sabha.

The Election Commission, he said, needs to be complimented for not repeating the aberration in Gujarat election in 2012 when the duration of the code of conduct was an unusually and unreasonably high period of 83 days, he said.

“Whether that was a motivated decision, given the adversarial relationship between the then UPA and Gujarat government is a moot question,” he said.

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New Delhi, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): Apparently targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday fired a fresh salvo at them over the controversy surrounding Amit Shah’s son’s company.

“Mitron (friends), will not speak about ‘Shahzada’, nor will let anyone speak,” he tweeted in Hindi, referring to an interim injunction granted by an Ahmedabad court on a criminal defamation plea filed against news portal ‘The Wire’ by Jay Shah, the son of BJP president Amit Shah.

Gandhi also tagged a news report entitled, “Ahmedabad Court injunction: ‘The Wire’ barred from writing on Jay Shah”.

Jay Shah had recently filed a criminal defamation case against The Wire after it published an article

claiming the turnover of a company run by him saw a huge rise after the BJP came to power at the Centre in 2014. An Ahmedabad court had on Monday restrained the portal from publishing or broadcasting reports based on the article published by it regarding Jay Shah’s firm.

Both the Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi have repeatedly questioned Modi’s “silence” on the issue.

Following the publication of the article, the Congress party demanded the removal of Amit Shah as BJP president and constitution of a two-member judicial commission of inquiry comprising judges of the Supreme Court to go into his son’s business dealings.

Both the Congress and its vice president Rahul Gandhi have repeatedly questioned Modi’s “silence” on the issue.

Commandant of the Naga Village Guard (Tuensang) from 1980-85 after which he returned to the Indian Army before retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. From 1988-1991, he again served the State as the First Deputy Commandant General (DCG) as Head of Department and raised the Nagaland Home Guards. He went on to become the Secretary of the Rajya Sainik Board, Government of Nagaland from 1991-2012.

In his demise, Rio said Nagas have lost a capable officer who rendered the best years of his life towards serving the people of the country and the State with sincerity and dedication. bExpressing heartfelt condolences to members of the bereaved family, the MP prayed that Almighty God grant them solace during this hour of grief and departed soul rest in eternal peace.

Dr Shürho: NPF president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, MLA, has expressed grief at the demise of “my

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classmate and long time friend” Lt Col SI Jakhalu, saying in his demise, the nation and the state have lost “a patriotic and dedicated citizen whose contributions shall ever be etched prominently in our minds.”

In a condolence message to Kakheli Jakhalu, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu said, “A wave of melancholy swept over me as I recalled the years we spent together at St Edmunds College, Shillong, in the late ‘50s.

Describing late Jakhalu as “a frank and amiable person”, Dr. Shürhozelie said he was polite and friendly with everyone and was quite popular in college. Even while in College, he showed keen interest in uniformed services and it came as no surprise when he went on to join the Territorial Army

(From p-1) CEC expressed sincere appreciation to the ECI for the just and transparent order issued as per the provisions of Article XV of the NPF constitution.

While reiterating its support to the on-going peace process between NSCN (I-M) and Government of India, the CEC also expressed its appreciation to GoI for inviting the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups for negotiation.

CEC said had been the consistent stand of the NPF that solution to the Naga political problem should be inclusive of all stakeholders and urged that this solution should be expedited by all concerned so as to bring about normalcy, peace and prosperity to our land.

CEC also reiterated their appeal to the NSCN

(K) to renounce violence and return to the negotiating table with the Government of India as desired by the Naga people.

The house also condemned the arbitrary dismissal of the constitutionally-installed government headed by Dr. Shürhozelie

by Governor PB Acharya and unconstitutionally installing the TR Zeliang government, saying “the tussle for NPF leadership was not an internal party problem.” “But within a month or so, the Governor had the temerity to state in a press interview that it is an internal party problem and that the party must reconcile,” CEC said.

Citing the case of Tamil Nadu, CEC said Governor C Vidyasagar Rao told the four opposition leaders that he could not intervene in the issue of 19 AIADMK “rebels” as they

“continue to be AIADMK party members”, but here in Nagaland, the Governor had done just the opposite!

CEC also reaffirmed the party’s commitment to remain with the National Democratic Alliance since NPF was one of its founding members in 1977.

However, severance of ties with the BJP, as decided by the CEC on July 18, 2017, shall continue.

To ensure clarity and avoid duplicity in the Constitution of the party, the CEC authorizez the party president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu to set up a Constitution Review Committee so that the proposed amendments/ changes in the Constitution can be put up of adoption in the scheduled November 22, 2017 General Convention of the party as required by Article XVI of the Constitution of the party.

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after College and then on to the Indian Army, Dr. Shürhozelie recalled. “He did us, his friends, proud with his illustrious services in the Army even though we could not meet frequently,” he said. Further, Dr. Shürhozelie said when Jakhalu became the secretary of the Rajya Sainik Board in 1991 till 2012, they used to meet frequently, often reminiscing over younger years.

Dr. Shürhozelie also said he had always been impressed with the concern late Jakhalu had for exservicemen in the state.

Sending heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members, Dr. Shürhozelie prayed to the Almighty to grant them solace and comfort at this hour of grief. He also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

(From p-1) It therefore requested NHIDCL to implement the work at the earliest and to adhere to work specifications, without compromising with work quality.

Lotha Hoho stated that Wokha-Merapani road was a historic and traditional road connecting Wokha district with Assam districts of Golaghat and Jorhat as well as Mokokchung and Mon of Nagaland, via Assam, and the state of Arunachal Pradesh is also connected through this road, via Assam.

Stating that the road serves as the survival link for the district, the hoho said the road therefore needed to be declared a full-fledged National Highway and be upgraded as a National Highway immediately.

It also said that the particular road was dependent on the bridge over Doyang river, near Doyang Hydro Project, which had withstood the wear and tear of time and was susceptible to failure any time and needed immediate replacement.

Transport corporation employees killed in roof collapse NAGAPATTINAM, Oct 20 (AGENCIES): Eight employees of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) were crushed to death when the roof of a building at the Porayar depot collapsed early on Friday.

The victims were bus crew who were scheduled to operate early morning services, police sources said. Three injured workers were rushed to the Government Hospital in Karaikal. The victims were asleep when the roof collapsed.

The building, constructed about 60 years ago, had developed cracks and was in need of repairs, the sources said.

All the bodies have been retrieved from the debris by Fire and Rescue Service personnel.

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minister prayed to Almighty Lord to grant them strength at this hour of grief and peace to the departed soul.

Rio: Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Neiphiu Rio, has expressed deep pain at the demise of Lt. Col. (Retd) S.I. Jakhalu and said that the void left by his demise cannot be filled easily.

In a condolence message to Mrs. Kakheli Jakhalu and family, the MP recalled his association with late Jakhalu over the years and said he found him to be a capable officer who went the extra mile to discharge his duties, particularly towards the welfare of ex-servicemen and their families in the State of Nagaland.

Rio said late Jakhalu was a prominent personality hailing from Surumi village under Zunheboto district. He joined the Territorial Army in 1962 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was deputed to various Naga and Assam Regiments including the Assam Rifles during his career. He also served as

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Condolences over demise of Jakhalu

This is to inform all the HSLC/HSSLC Private Candidates to report to the Examination Centre to fill up the Examination Form for 2018 from 23-10-2017 onwards from (9:00 AM till 12:00 noon).

Last date of filling up of their respective forms will be 6-11-2017.

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(From p-1) CM: Nagaland chief m i n i s t e r, T R Z e l i a n g, mourned the demise of Lt. Col. Suhoi Inashe Jakhalu (Retd.) and said that his demise was a great loss for the Nagas.

In his condolence message to Mrs. Kakheli and family, the chief minister described late S.I Jakhalu as a dedicated Military Officer and a man who lived his life for the unity and progress of his people.

Late S.I Jakhalu who first joined Military service in 1962 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Territorial Army served the Nation as a Military Officer in different capacities which includes Indian Army, Naga Regiment, Assam Regiment, Assam Rifles and Nagaland Village Guard. A man who fought for his Motherland and raised Nagaland Home Guards while serving as its first Deputy Commandant General (DCG) was also Secretary of Rajya Sainik Board, Nagaland, the chief minister said. Meanwhile, Zeliang extended sincere condolences and prayed that Almighty God bless departed soul and grant solace to the bereaved family members. He also prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.

HM: Nagaland home minister, Y Patton, has expressed grief at the demise of Lt. Col. SI Jakhalu, former Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, Nagaland, whom he described as “a simple, straightforward and forwardlooking man.”

In his condolence message, Patton said late Jakhalu always tried to update the government about the activities of the Rajya Sainik Board when he was its secretary. “He was always cooperative and ready to provide valuable services and helps to the others whenever they were asked for,” said the home minster, adding that the void created by his untimely death would be difficult to fill.

Conveying heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members of late Lt. Col. SI Jakhalu, the home

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• Applications are hereby invited for the post of Principal of Assam Rifles Public School (High), Medziphema. Candidates fulfilling the following criteria may apply :- (a) Education Qualifications. Masters/Bachelors degree with B.Ed/M.Ed from a recongnised university. (b) Experience. Minimum 5 – 8 years of teaching experience in middle & secondary school. (c) Minimum 2-3 years of administrative experience in a CBSE school.

• Salary. Negotiable.

• Candidates meeting above criteria may apply to The Vice Chairman, Assam Rifles Public School (High), c/o 41 Assam Rifles, Medziphema, District - Dimapur (Nagaland) – 797106, Email id – arsmedziphema@gmail.com, Contact No. 03862-247001/03862-247642. Application with necessary documents should reach the Vice Chairman on or before 31st Oct. 2017.

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

PEREN : NAGALAND OBJECTION NOTICE Dated Peren 12th Oct. 2017.

NO.PRN/JUD-5/PT-II/2017/289, Smti Ipeuleule of Ngwalwa Village, has applied for issue of Succession Certificate declaring that her husband Late Haigwang has expired on 21-09-2017.

Public are hereby invited to file claims/objection within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received within the stipulate time, the succession certificate shall be issued in favour of the applicant.

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ZARENTHUNG EZUNG Deputy Commissioner, Peren : Nagaland

BEFORE NOTARY PUBLIC/JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1ST CLASS NAGALAND DIMAPUR : NAGALAND DECLARATION Regd. No. 978/17 Date : 19/10/17 I, Smti. Atele, W/o Late K. Chakhesang resident of H/No 79 at Unity Village 5th Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as under :That the news publication dated 14th October 2017 under the heading of PUBLIC NOTICE issued by Shri. Hukavi Muru stating that he purchased a plot of land at Unity Village 5th Mile, Dimapur under Village Patta No. 173 with Regd. No. 546 is totally wrong and baseless.

That the said plot of land is my land in the name of my son Kolo Chakhesang which is under our physical possession and never to sale the same to Shri. Hokavi Muru in any point of time, hence mutation of the said plot of land in his favour is strongly objected.

That the content of this declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Deponent Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent.

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NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Sara S. Jamir Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Mapuniken Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Imyunenba Longkumer relation son R/o. Signal Colony to draw his Landed Property etc, who expired on 28/9/17. Covered by Patta No. 217, Dag No. 300, Block No. 8, Mouza No. 3.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 13/11/17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 12 day of 10/17.

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headed for a weekly decline after touching a one-week low of $1,276.22 an ounce on Thursday, pressured by a firmer dollar.

“There was some buying as prices fell, especially around the $1,280 level,” said Ronald Leung, chief dealer at Lee Cheong Gold Dealers in Hong Kong.

However, investors remained cautious, awaiting direction on economic policy and market reforms during the 19th Communist Party Congress in China which kicked off on Wednesday and were also focused on the upcoming elections in Japan, he added. In top consumer China, premiums charged ranged between $8 and $12 per ounce over the benchmark this week, compared with $9-$14 a week earlier.

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Local gold rates were at a premium of up to $2 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, unchanged from last week.

“Consumers were price sensitive and buying less gold than last year. They had a very tight budget,” said Mangesh Devi, a jeweller in the western state of Maharashtra.

Gold prices in India have risen nearly 8 percent so far in 2017.

“This year, my husband’s business is down due to GST (Goods and Services Tax).

That’s why I reduced spending on gold,” said Sangeeta Pardesi, a housewife, who buys gold on Dhanteras every year.

The launch of the GST in July, which transformed India’s 29 states into a single customs union, has hit small and medium size businesses and consumers overall.

Elsewhere in Asia, there was a slight uptick in demand for physical gold, with benchmark spot gold rates

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ASTD: Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) has deeply mourned the demise of Mrs. Yashikala, wife of late NI Jamir.

In a condolence message, ASTD president, Supu Jamir, and general secretary, C Onen Walling, said late Yashikala was an extra ordinary woman who bravely stood behind an eminent administrator during the formative years of Nagaland state. ASTD said it deeply acknowledged her yeoman service throughout her life.

Further, the ASTD conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for departed soul to rest in peace.

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MUMBAI, OCT 20 (Agencies): Demand for gold jumped in India this week on account of Dhanteras and Diwali, but high prices took some sheen off the yellow metal’s lure during the key festival period this year.

Demand in the world’s second largest gold consumer usually strengthens during the final quarter as the country gears up for the wedding season soon after the festivals when buying bullion is considered auspicious.

After poor sales during Dussehra festival, demand improved significantly over the last two weeks, but was still 15 percent lower than last year’s Diwali, said Nitin Khandelwal, chairman of All Indian Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation.

“In some regions, demand was nearly 30 percent lower than normal, but in others, it was at par compared with last year. Overall for the country, demand was down around 15 percent.”

chief secretary. “Her three stone kitchen has produced three Chief Secretary two ministers and top bureaucrats and host of unique citizen under the globe,” Rio said. He said her offspring were testament of her extraordinary characters, a rare courage and vision of a country girl who endeavour to have her siblings, confident and innovative global citizen in their own rights.

He said NPF central fraternity, rank and file offer heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that God Almighty grant them strength to overcome this trying and testing time and her soul rest in peace.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Eastern Naga Students’ Federation (ENSF) on Friday asserted that it has decided to reject the department of School Education (DoSE)’s letter No. DSE/RECUITPOLICY/120/2017, saying the contents of the letter “totally sidelined” the state government notification dated January 9, 2009, which was its core demand.

In a press release, ENSF president, Sepili L Sangtam, and general secretary, Imtichoba Chang, said the decision was taken at an emergency meeting with six federating units at Kohima on Friday.

The federation said that since department has failed to address its demand it would go ahead the proposed phase wise agitation starting from October 23, 2017, adding that the agitation would intensify until justice was delivered.

Meanwhile, ENSF has appealed to all the citizens of state capital to bear with the inconveniences caused during the period of agitation. The federation also requested all the Eastern Nagas residing in and around Kohima and Dimapur to be physically present and extend support as it fight to safeguard the rights and interest of the Eastern Nagas. The federation has warned the department of school education and the state government that it would not bear any responsibilities if any “atrocious eventuality” arose during the course of agitation.

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rendered by her late husband and their children in the state were widely known and all those could happen because she remained as a steadfast backbone to all of them throughout. In her death, Patton said “we lost a mother whose life itself was an example for all to learn and the vacuum created by her death will be difficult to fill.”

Rio: Lok Sabha MP and NPF president, Neiphiu Rio, expressed pain over the demise of Yashikala, wife of late N.I Jamir former chief secretary and former minister. Her husband preceded her in 1996. In a condolence message, Rio said late Yashikala, who hailed from Longsa village, was the paternal grandmother of Merentoshi R. Jamir, parliamentary secretary, social welfare, and mother of Alemtemshi Jamir, former

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M umba i , O ct 2 0 (IANS): India’s foreign exchange (Forex) reserves kitty increased by $1.50 billion as on October 13, 2017, official data showed on Friday.

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) weekly statistical supplement released on Friday showed that the overall Forex reserves rose to $400.29 billion from $398.79 billion reported for the week ended October 6.

India’s Forex reserves comprise of foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs) and the RBI’s position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Segment-wise, FCAs -- the largest component of the Forex reserves -- augmented by $1.47 billion to $375.27 billion during the week under review.

Besides the US dollar, FCAs consist of nearly 2030 per cent of major global currencies.

It also include investments in US Treasury bonds, bonds of other selected governments and deposits with foreign central and commercial banks.

(From p-1) nine children; all well cared for, nurtured and brought up to what they are today in our society, not only epitomises the very core of her extraordinary personality but truly serves as an inspiration for us all,” the chief minister said. In her death, Zeliang said “we have lost a most beloved mother and an individual who embodied the rare virtues of the old school.” Zeliang extended deepest condolences to the children, grandchildren and relatives of late Yashikala Jamir and prayed to Almighty God to grant them strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

HM: Home minister, Y Patton, expressed shock over the passing away of Yashikala Jamir, wife of late NI Jamir. In his condolence message, Patton said late Yashikala Jamir had all the rare qualities a woman should have. “She was one woman who remained simple life keeping a peaceful environment in the home by taking care of her late husband, NI Jamir, who served as chief secretary and later as cabinet minister in the state,” Patton said.

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In a document issued on October 18, Air India said it is looking for “government guarantee backed Indian Rupee short term loans totalling up to Rs 1,500 crore to meet its urgent working capital requirements”.

The loan would have a tenure up to June 27, 2018 from the date of being availed and the deadline could be extended.

“The amount of Rs 1,500 crore will be drawn in one -three tranches...

The Government of India guarantee, is valid up to June 27, 2018 or till the date of disinvestment,” the docu-

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New Delhi, OCT 20 (PTI): Disinvestment-bound Air India has sought proposals for short term loans worth Rs 1,500 crore to meet “urgent” working capital needs, according to a document.

This is the second time in little over a month that the flagship carrier has floated tenders for short tenure loans even as the government is working on the modalities for the stake sale.

The debt-laden carrier, which is surviving on taxpayers’ money, is battling multiple headwinds, including financial woes and stiff competition.

ment said.

With regard to the loan, the carrier has requested banks to submit their financial bids along with the amount they are willing to provide by October 26.

“Air India would like to draw the short term loan within three working days after awarding the acceptance letter to the successful bank/s,” the document said.

Last month also, the airline had sought proposals for short-term loans of up to Rs 3,250 crore to meet urgent working capital requirements.

It could not be immediately ascertained whether the airline received adequate response for the document floated last month.

As part of a turnaround plan approved by the previous UPA regime, Air India is to receive up to Rs 30,231 crore from the government subject to meeting certain performance thresholds.

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Force hails ‘historic’ Raqa victory but handover on hold

RAQA (SYRIA), OCT 20 (AFP): The Kurdishled force that expelled the Islamic State group from Raqa hailed a “historic victory” today in the devastated city’s stadium and vowed to hand over power to a civilian administration.

Three days after fully retaking the northern Syrian city that was considered the inner sanctum of IS’s now moribund “caliphate”, the Syrian Democratic Forces held an official ceremony.

The group however stopped short of transferring authority to the Raqa Civil Council because it said much ordnance disposal remained to be done before the city could be left in civilian hands.

SDF spokesman Talal Sello, speaking in front of a modest attendance of fighters and council members, said this week’s victory

Kurdish women fighters of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces gather for a victory celebration in the former Islamic State group bastion of Raqa on October 19, 2017.

against IS was dedicated to “all humanity”.

For three years, Raqa saw some of IS’s worst abuses and grew into one of its main governance hubs, a centre for both its potent propaganda machine and its unprecedented experiment in jihadist statehood.

After losing its major strongholds in Iraq and Syria one after the other,

the “state” the jihadists proclaimed in 2014 has shrunk to barely a tenth of its original size and the loss of Raqa hammered yet another nail in its coffin.

At the ceremony held in the stadium where jihadists made their last stand in the city on Tuesday, Sello vowed the US- backed SDF would transfer power soon.

“After the end of clearing operations... we will hand over the city to the Raqa Civil Council,” he said.

He stressed the SDF would maintain its presence in the area and reiterated the Kurdish-Arab military alliance’s support for a federal system in Syria, something the regime in Damascus has so far opposed.

France is the United States’ key partner in the international coalition assisting local anti-IS forces and a spokesman in Paris today argued some jihadists remained in small pockets of the city. “The return of civilians to Raqa will not take place in any major way for many weeks, such is the quantity of explosive devices Daesh left behind,” French military spokesman Patrik Steiger said, using the Arabic acronym for IS.

NZ PM-elect announces 28member Cabinet WELLINGTON, OCT 20 (IANS): New Zealand’s Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern announced on Friday that her Cabinet will comprise of 28 members, including three who will sit out, and pledged to fight against climate change, poverty and gender inequality.

Ardern, the 37-year-old Labour Party leader who will be the youngest female head of government in the world, said she would seek to implement a law targeting zero carbon emissions by 2050 and create a climate change commission.

“We are retaining our policy on the tax cuts and our policy on the families package. That means dumping National’s plans and replacing it with Labour’s package that was substantially more generous,” she said at a press conference.

Ardern’s Cabinet will include 16 members from her own party and four members from the New Zealand First party, Efe news reported.

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Xi foiled coup by ex-Chinese political heavy weights: Official BEIJING, OCT 20 (PTI): Chinese President Xi Jinping has foiled a coup by former political heavy weights who were at the receiving end of his high-profile anti-graft campaign, a top Chinese official has revealed.

Xi, who is set for a second five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), has saved the party by foiling a coup plot by his detractors, Liu Shiyu, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission said.

Liu made the stunning disclosure at a meeting on the sidelines of the going once-in-a-five-year congress of the CPC here, according to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post.

Speaking at a panel on the sidelines of the 19th CPC Congress here yesterday, Li has accused a string of disgraced cadres of plotting to seize the reins of power, it reported today.

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of megacity Chongqing, Sun Zhengcai, once a frontrunner for a place in the inner circle - the Politburo Standing Committee, who along with his wife were summarily removed by Xi. Both were taken away for disciplinary investigations.

Sun’s fall from grace in July reminded many of the dramatic downfall of one of his predecessors in both Chongqing Bo Xilai, five years ago, ahead of the previous party congress.

Bo who once regarded as rival to Xi five years ago is

currently in prison, serving a life sentence.

Rumours have been gripping Beijing over likely fallout of Xi’s massive anticorruption campaign against “tigers and flies” in which former security czar, Zhou Yongkang, Bo and host of top generals have been put to trials. This is the first time an official disclosed it.

Considering the threats faced by him, Xi, 64, has been provided with the highest personal security.

Like Bo, Zhou too is serving life term in jail after accepting a host of charges against him. “[Xi] addressed the cases of Bo Xilai, Zhou Yongkang, Ling Jihua, Xu Caihou, Guo Boxiong and Sun Zhengcai. They had high positions and great power in the party, but they were hugely corrupt and plotted to usurp the party’s leadership and seize state power,” Liu said, becoming the first senior official to accuse Sun of trying to takeover the party.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Abemo Kikon Chairman

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The Colony members of the Lower CMHS Colony Wokha would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Abenthung Ngullie, Executive Engineer Power Department Wokha and his Office rank and files for installing the much needed 100KV transformer in our locality.

We appreciate your immediate response to our request and extending your helping hand which brought immense relief to the Colony.

May God bless you all to continue your selfless dedication for the welfare of the people.

We the Sumi Catholic Community Dimapur (SCCD) through this column would like to congratulate our member Mr. Isaac Inakhe Yeptho, S/o Mr. Kheyito George Yeptho of Yengzitong B Village (Yezutu) under Khipire District for his selection as Agri Inspector in the recently conducted NPSC Combined Technical Exam 2017. We wish him success in all his future endeavour.

Mr. Joseph Achumi Council Chairman, SCCD

Mr. Ikavi Sumi Council Secretary, SCCD

Dist. Phek Nagaland 797104

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Japu Senso Mongdang with immense joy and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to the following for bringing laurels to the village in general for their outstanding achievements.

1. Dr. Watimongla Pongener , Associate Professor, FAC on being conferred Ph.D on the Topic "Women's Predicament in the select Works " from Nagaland University.

2. Ms .Watisungla Amer, D/o Mr & Mrs Sünep Amer for clearing the recently declared NPSC Combined Technical Examination to the post of Ranger under the Deptt. of Forest, Ecology, Environment & Wildlife.

Noklen Longshir President

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Sukhalu Ghami Welfare Society (SGWS) Dimapur with immense pride would like to congratulate Mr. L Kivika Chophi, son of Lhozheto Chophi, Rtd. Addl. RCS promoted to the post of Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO) under Nagaland Agriculture Department The SGWS further prays and wishes him bright and prosperous future in his service career.

Nitovi Yepthomi Chairman S.G.W.S.D

Khühevi Ayemi Secretary S.G.W.S.D

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With immense pride and honour, the Chetheba Town Students’ Union take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Kenekhoyi Rhakho, S/o S. Pusai Rhakho upon his success in the recently held CTE NPSC exam, 2016 as Junior Engineer (Civil), under Works and Housing Department. The Union wishes him all the best in the future endeavour.

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The Khulazu Basami Juve Krotho, Dimapur would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Kenekhoyi Rhakho, S/o S.Pusayi Rhakho for his outstanding achievement in the recently declared NPSC, CTE 2016-17 to the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) Cl-II Gazetted, under Works and Housing Department.

The KBJKD also acknowledges and appreciates his hard work and dedication, which brought pride and honour to the village and the community as a whole. We further wishes and pray for every success in his entire future endeavour.

(Cefürayi Kezo) Chairman, KBJD

Dr. Maong Chungmir General Secretary

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Chief Guest : Kesonyu Yhome Deputy Commissioner Dimapur

Prize Money : 1. Champion - Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh) 2. Runners Up - Rs. 75,000/- (Seventy Five Thousand) 3. Third - Rs. 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand) Technical Official : 1. C. Tinu Pongen National Referee (9436004821) 2. Choba Lotha 3. Kihoto Kiba Treasurer, Umpire Nagaland 4. Akum LKR DP-10994

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The Nagaland Alumni of L.D College of Engineering with great pride and honour congratulates its member Er. Zhapuchütuo Pfükri, for his well deserved success in securing the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) (Cl-II Gazetted) under Works and Housing Department through NPSC (CTE) Exam 2017.

Your achievement is yet another example that dedication and perseverance is a sure way to success.

May everyday of your new job be rewarding and may you have a great career ahead.

Ponen Longchar Watisenla Pongener (President) (General Secretary)

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The Waromung Students’ Union with immense joy and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to – 1. Miss. Karsangla Ao, D/o Lt. Chubatoshi Imchen, for securing the post of Junior Soil Conservation Officer (Cl-II Gazetted) under Soil and Water Conservation Department.

2. Mr. Bendangwati R Lemtur, S/o Rongsensashi Lemtur for securing the post of Foreman (Cl-III Non-Gazetted) under Printing and Stationery Department through NPSC. The Union prays and wishes them the very best in all their future endeavours.

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Democrat Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, with Babis serving as finance minister from 2014 to May this year. And despite facing a fraud indictment, Babis captured around 25-30 percent support in a recent Median agency survey, putting ANO miles ahead of its current coalition partner, the left-wing Social Democrats, who scored just 12.5 percent.

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Virginia turned violent.

He spoke the same day as white supremacist figure Richard Spencer tried to give a speech at a Florida university, but was shouted down.

Argument “turns too easily into animosity,” Bush added. “Disagreement escalates into dehumanization.”

Unlike his Democratic successor Barack Obama, the Republican Bush has said very little publicly about Trump or the state of US politics this year.

parliament with up to nine parties, something analysts warn risks creating chaos and disturbing the Czech Republic’s system of liberal democracy. “This election is key to the fate of our country,” Babis told reporters after casting his ballot near Prague. “I voted ANO.” ANO has already held key posts in the outgoing rocky centreleft coalition under Social

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conspiracy theories and outright fabrication,” Bush said.

Though he did not mention Trump by name, Bush offered an implicit rebuke of the current administration and the controversial politics that emboldened millions of voters who swept Trump to victory last November.

“Bigotry or white supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed,” Bush stated, two months after Trump said “both sides” were to blame when a neo-Nazi rally in

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We the Ehunnu & Yikhanu Union Kohima with immense pride and honor would lie to extend our heartiest congratulations to the following undermentioned.

1. Er. Thanyalo Kath, S/o Mr. Hinilo & Lt. Anshu Kath for securing 2nd top position , Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Electrical (Class-I) 2. Er. Haitilo Kath, S/o Late Joseph & Mrs. Vitole Kath for his success to the post of PGT Computer Science in all India KVS Examination.

3. Mr. Haichenlo Kath, S/o Late Joseph & Mrs. Vitole Kath, Assistant Research Officer under Art & Culture Deptt upgraded to Class-II. We the Ehunnu & Yikhanu Union Kohima wish them to bring greater achievement in their future endeavor.

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NEW YORK, OCT 20 (AFP): George W Bush issued a sharp denunciation of bigotry, white supremacy and falsehoods, in what was seen as a clear rebuke of politics in the age of President Donald Trump. In a New York speech yesterday, the two-term former president warned that the coarsening of the national tone and divisive themes are threats to American democracy.

“Bigotry seems emboldened. Our politics seems more vulnerable to

PRAGUE, OCT 20 ( AG E N C I E S ) : U p s e t with traditional parties and orders from Brussels, Czech voters could hand victory to a billionaire populist dubbed the “Czech Trump” and boost anti-EU parties in a crucial two-day election that kicked off Friday, reports AFP. Betting on his antieuro, anti-migrant and anti-corruption ticket, the head of the ANO (Yes) movement, Andrej Babis, topped opinion polls before the vote that ends on Saturday afternoon.

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Miss. Zheviholi Swu

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The Natsumi Union Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations for bringing pride and honour to the village and community by your outstanding achievement in the NPSC/CTE-2016-17.

1. Miss. Zheviholi Swu, D/o Mr. Yeshito Swu for securing to the post of APP (Class-I Gazetted) under Justice & Law Department.

2. Miss Vini Swu, D/o Mr Yeshito Swu for securing to the post of Junior Engineer (Class-II Gazetted) under PWD (H).

We further wish you success in your future endeavour.

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The Government Service Retired Personnel, Senior Citizens and public customers of SBI, Rangapahar Branch are very pleased to convey gratitude to the present Branch Manager, for providing new dimension of modern amenities such as (i) A.C for comfort to the customers which is the first of its kind ever since the Branch is set up and keeping the Branch discreetly (ii) Replacement of old ATM (iii) Self updating Machine and excellent services to the customers in general and aged people in particular for timely disposal of matters despite under staff.

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out of five: Marvel’s ANPSA Dmu holds school choral festival US film-maker Tarantino has admitted Thor latest has critics raving knowing Weinstein’s misconducts T “I knew enough to do more than I did,” Tarantino told the New York Times.

His comments come as Los Angeles police are investigating Mr Weinstein over a suspected sexual assault in 2013.

The producer already faces allegations of sexual misconduct and assault from dozens of women.

He has “unequivocally” denied having “non-consensual sex”.

“There was more to it than just the normal rumours, the normal gossip.

It wasn’t second-hand. I knew he did a couple of these things,” Tarantino said in an interview with the US newspaper.

“I wish I had taken responsibility for what I heard. If I had done the work I should have done then, I would have had to not work with him.”.

The Hollywood director has worked closely with Weinstein on many of his films, including Django Unchained and Inglorious Basterds.

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Meanwhile, Los Angeles police announced its first investigation involving Mr Weinstein in California.

“The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery Homicide Division has interviewed a potential sexual assault victim involving Harvey Weinstein which allegedly occurred in 2013,” LAPD spokesman Sal Ramirez told the BBC. “The case is under investigation. There is no more information at this time.”

It falls within California’s 10-year statute of limitations for the crime of rape, and could lead to a trial if prosecutors decide they have enough evidence

to support a case against the filmmaker.

The alleged victim is a 38-year-old Italian model and actress, according to US media outlets. She is reported to have met detectives this week.

Separate investigations into Harvey Weinstein are already under way in New York and London.

Earlier on Thursday, the film star Tom Hanks said he believed there was now no way back for Weinstein.

“We’re at a watershed moment, this is a sea change,” Hanks told the BBC “His last name will become a noun and a verb.

It will become an identifying moniker for a state of being for which there was a before and an after.”

Mr Hanks, who is on the board of the organisation behind the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said he could not comment on the recent decision to expel Mr Weinstein as a member.

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hor is back on the big screen, and the critics seem pretty happy about it.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Thor: Ragnarok is one of the Marvel Studios’ “best films to date... funny, charming, dazzling [and] gorgeously designed.”

The film, says Variety, is “easily the best of the three Thor movies”, with “self-aware punchlines throughout”.

Empire, meanwhile, gives four stars to a superhero adventure it describes as “a full-bore comedy using blockbuster spectacle as a backdrop for gags”.

Thor: Ragnarok, which follows 2011’s Thor and 2013’s Thor: The Dark World, sees the titular god of thunder, played by Chris Hemsworth, face a fearsome new adversary.

This new character, named Hela, is “played with haughty relish” by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett, according to the Radio Times’ Jeremy Aspinall.

The action in Taika Waititi’s film also sees Hemsworth come to blows with fellow Avenger The Hulk,

now a gladiator on a distant planet named Sakaar.

His appearance, writes The Guardian’s Steve Rose, constitutes “the most fleshed-out performance of Hulk we’ve yet had in this Marvel universe”.

The result, says Screen Daily’s Tim Grierson, is “a grinningly goofy comicbook movie that reverberates with boyish delight”.

The Inde pendent, however, does take issue with the film’s “convoluted” plot and bemoans its lack of “dramatic urgency”.

Thor: Ragnarok, which also stars Tom Hiddleston and Jeff Goldblum, opens in the UK and Ireland on 24 October.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe that kicked off in 2008 with the first Iron Man film now spans nine years, 17 movies and a vast cast that expands with every new instalment.

Success stories don’t come much more successful than this one. Even so, though, there have been some parts of this epic superhero tapestry that have been less welcomed than others.

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as an art dealer in New York, has waived her right to anonymity under sexual offences legislation to confirm she made the allegation.

She first made the claims public to US website the Daily Beast, saying: “I think I tried really hard to block it out. But I carried this awful feeling with me.”

Blaine’s lawyer, Marty Singer, denied all the allegations and told the website: “My client vehemently denies that he raped or sexually assaulted any woman, ever, and he specifically denies raping a woman in 2004.”

He said Blaine will “fully co-operate” with any police investigation, saying he has “nothing to hide”.

The Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command confirmed it was investigating an allegation of rape at an address in Chelsea in June or July 2004 of a woman aged 21.

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Altogether 16 schools participated in the Festival. The first prize was won by St. John’s Hr. Secondary School choir, 2nd Prize went Pilgrim Hr. Sec School, 3rd prize went to El Shaddai Academy and the consolation prize was bagged by Riverine Public School, Ura Village.

The Special Guest for the occasion was Rev. Dr. M. Savi, School Coordinator, NBCC and Advisor, ANPSA Central.

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n improvised three – s t r i n ge d N a g a folk instr ument “Gei-ü” with its resonant base carved out of bison horn and covered with animal hide, invented and designed by one Atso Chasie 31 years old hailing from Khonoma village of Kohima district was introduced and demonstrated during press conference held at Fifa coffee Phoolbari Kohima on Friday. The name “Gei” is derived from Tenyidie which means to

Chasie said Gei-ü is a refined old Naga traditional musical instrument the strings made up of banjo string that can fit with contemporary songs having more than 8 notes with 2 ½ octaves. He said Gei-ü is an instrument with a purpose to mark Naga identity in this fast changing world and instrument that is not confined to a few tribes but the Nagas as a whole that is presentable and risk worthy in the global arena. He said the instrument draws inspiration from our traditional instruments whereby the base itself is an assemblage of a number of our age old instruments with 3-stringed with flexibility to suit the wants and needs of usertwo bow strings and one plucking string.

Chasie a graduate from Kohima College and a classical guitarist who studied at centre for cultural research and training New Delhi said he took 4-5 years to invent this music instrument after he failed in first attempt. Chasie said with this instrument he has performed in three occasions including in Global youth peace fest this year at Chandigarh with Shiori Ohaki from Japan, August Rush at Kohima and indigenous music festival at Dimapur and plan to perform more to explore the instrument.

The press conference was attended by host of his friends, musicians and others and he also demonstrated the musical instrument to the gathering.

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he Native Trax Society has invited entries for nomination to the 9th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN).

Artistes, recording studios, producers or their representatives are invited to submit original compositions recorded within Nagaland and released after 1st November 2016.

Forms and rules can be downloaded from Music Awards of Nagaland Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/ musicanagaland No entry fees will be charged. The ‘Song of the Year’ will go to the nomination which secures the highest points based on ‘Likes’ and ‘Shares’ on the MAN Facebook page and number of views on the MAN Youtube channel.

All entries are to be submitted either by email to musicanagaland@gmail. com, via Whatsapp to 9089409715 or in person at the office of Native Trax at NST Colony, Circular Road, Dimapur Each entry must include: i. A signed and filled up entry form. ii. An Audio song / music video (or the audio/ video link) iii. Lyrics (Entries in Hindi/ local dialect should include an English translation) iv. Artist/ Band profile with a photograph.

The deadline for submission of entries is November 7, 2017. In case of any queries regarding the awards or entry conditions please contact 9856201694/ 8014263251/ 9089409715.

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S illusionist David Blaine is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police over an alleged rape of a British former model in 2004.

Natasha Prince, 34, claimed the US magician attacked her at a house in Chelsea, west London, when she was 21.

Police have asked Mr Blaine to travel to the UK for interview under caution, according to emails seen by the BBC. Blaine, 44, “vehemently denies” the allegations and will “fully co-operate” with a police inquiry, his lawyer said.

In an email to Prince, the Met said officers had told Blaine’s lawyers that they were investigating a “historic allegation of sexual assault made by a female in London”.

The allegation was reported to police in London in November 2016.

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Headmistress Riverine Public School, Member, Sister Benny, Principal, Assissi Hr. Sec. School, Member and Sister Chantal, Principal, St. Clare Hr. Sec. School, Member.

The Judges for the festival were : Tiakumzuk Imchen, Academic Coordinator, Nagaland Conservatory of Music, Kehodi Yoho, Member, Coloured Keys Abotoli Chishi, former member Nagaland Chamber Choir, Keneileo Neikha, Cantadil

“Gei-ü” improvised indigenous Call for entries to the 9th Music Awards of Nagaland 2017 folk instrument introduced saw.

f you’re a fan of late, great The Big O but never got to see him perform then all of that is about to change thanks to the wonders of modern technology.

A hologram of Roy Orbison, backed by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will tour the country next April.

Roy Orbison In Dreams will see a cyber version of the Pretty Woman singer, who died in 1988, run through his greatest hits, kicking off in Cardiff on 8 April and finishing in Bournemouth on 20 April.

Roy’s son Alex, who is president of Roy Orbison Music, said “My Dad was one of the first people to combine rock and roll with orchestral sound, so to see the full meal deal of having the big orchestra with my Dad is really a dream set up.”

Tickets go on sale next Friday.

We’ll see if we can get an interview with hologram Roy, shall we.

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ll Nagaland Private Schools’ Association, Dimapur Unit held an Inter School Choral Festival on October 14, at Little Star Hr. Sec. School Sports Complex, United North Block ‘B’ Dimapur.

The Organising Committee of the Festival were, Nini Sekhose, Chairman, Little Star Hr. Sec., School, Dimapur, Convenor,. Benisha Keppen, Administrator, Rincho Academy, Member, Kethovinuo,

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Kewhimia badminton tourney No clear title favourite at WTA Finals in Singapore

mixed double and veteran men. In men’s double event Azo Solo and Keneisezo Dzüvichü emerged as the champion by beating the duo of Keviselhou Sekhose and Atsüu Miachieo.

In junior mixed doubles Menuosatuo Mepfhüo and Nguluonuo Miachie-o

b e a t Ke l h o u k h r i e t u o Suokhrie and Khriepekreinuo Rutsa in the final.

Prizes were handed to the winners by State information commissioner, Er Kevizatuo Miachieo and EE (electrical) School Education, Er Pelezotuo Miachieo.

Telugu Titans, Bengal Warriors play draw in PKL

India take on Pak with eye on final in Asia Cup

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN): Third kewhimia badminton tournament was held on October 19 at Indoor Stadium, Kohima, organised by Kewhimia Badminton Club. A total of 52 participants competed in three different categories- Men’s double, junior

Pune, Oct 20 (IANS): Telugu Titans and Bengal Warriors played out an exciting 37-37 draw in the fifth Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Friday.

Both teams had the chance to win it in the last minute but failed to take their chances. Jang Kun Lee scored eight points for Bengal Warriors and Nilesh Salunke seven points for Telugu Titans.

It was a disappointing night for Rahul Chaudhari who could score just five points for Telugu Titans.

Telugu Titans ended their campaign in fifth spot in Zone B with 52 points from 22 matches. Bengal Warriors topped the table in Zone B with 77 points from 22 matches.

Both teams opened their account with a raid point as it was 1-1 after two minutes. Nilesh Salunke scored a raid point in the third minute as Telugu Titans led 3-1.

The Bengal Warriors defence sent Rahul Chaudhari to the bench in the fourth minute and levelled the match at 3-3. Bengal Warriors scored three points in three minutes to lead 6-4.

Nilesh Salunke scored a raid point in the eighth minute as Telugu Titans trailed 6-7. Bengal Warriors

shifted gears and inflicted an all out in the next minute to lead 11-6.

In the next couple of minutes, Bengal raiders scored points freely. Deepak Narwal made a two-point raid whereas Jang Kun Lee scored a raid point as Bengal Warriors led 15-6 after 11 minutes. Bengal Warriors started the second half strongly and scored four points in four minutes to lead 24-18.

Telugu Titans forced a super tackle in the 15th minute to trail 21-25. Bengal Warriors inflicted an all out in the 26th minute to lead 30-24. Telugu Titans responded strongly and scored three raid points to cut the lead to three points after 29 minutes.

Bengal Warriors defence got into the act and scored two tackle points as they led 33-28 after 31 minutes. Rakshith scored two raid points in a minute as Telugu Titans trailed 32-33 in the 35th minute.

Telugu Titans inflicted an all out in the next minute to lead 36-34. Nilesh Salunke made a raid in the 36th minute to give Telugu Titans 37-34 lead. Jang Kun Lee scored with a raid in the 39th minute as Bengal Warriors levelled the match at 37-37.

will at least be hoping to advance to the semi-finals to improve on their underwhelming displays of 12 months ago.

Spain’s Muguruza is arguably the most talented all-round player of the octet in Singapore but bouts of inconsistency and a high-risk strategy have often been her downfall in big matches as well as a tendency to get overemotional.

A tearful exit at the French Open in June was followed up by a brilliant fortnight at Wimbledon, where the 24-year-old stormed through the field to claim her second grand slam title with a brutal dismantling of Venus Williams in the final.

Both Halep and Pliskova have been consistent

rather than spectacular throughout the campaign and the Romanian has the ingenuity to make up for her lack of power, while the Czech can call on her big serve to put any opponent under pressure.

Veteran Venus will fly the flag for the Williams family in the absence of new mother Serena, who plans to return from her maternity leave in early 2018, and the American will be a clear crowd favourite in her first finals appearance since 2009.

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant season in the twilight of her career, losing the Australian Open final to pregnant sister Serena in January, before falling to Muguruza after navigating a tough path to the Wimbledon

title match. Venus is also the only former WTA Finals winner playing in Singapore but she will need to come through five tough matches against top-eight opponents in a week if she is to add to her 2008 success with what would be a first title of the season.

The only other grand slam champion present is 20-year-old Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who stunned the tennis world to claim the first title of her career when she rallied past Halep to claim the French Open in three sets.

Her youthful exuber-

ance and aggressive game helped her bag a second title in Seoul, making her one of the dark horses in Singapore, along with in-form Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia, the last to book her Finals berth with back-to-back titles in China.

Elina Svitolina won five tour title this season to qualify for the first time, although the Ukrainian struggled to replicate her top form at the grand slams, while Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki is making her fifth WTA Finals appearance.

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED LT. ZHEIKHU CHISHI

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Dhaka, Oct 20 (IANS): India will aim to continue their good show as they face arch foes Pakistan in their last second-round clash with at least a point needed to guarantee their position in the final of the Hero Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Saturday. India have sailed through the tournament showcasing impressive form. They notched up three successive wins in the pool stage but the forward line was put to test against a highly defensive South Korean side in their first Superfour match. India mustered a goal in the 59th minute to settle for a draw but bounced back with an astounding 6-2 win against Malaysia, who have in the past year beaten India twice.

On this day, 21st Oct. 2016, a year ago our heavenly Father took you home. Some things were lost in the midst of this time but your memories and legacy shall never fade.

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Loving wife, children, in-laws, grandchildren & great grandchildren

Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School – Dimapur

Expresses Deepest Condolence to the Bereaved Family of Lt. Mr. Theyiechütuo Thomas Suohu

We share the sorrows of the bereaved family of Lt. Mr. Theyiechütuo Thomas Souhu, who was the managing board member of the School from 2002 to 2013. May the God of consolation strengthens the bereaved family members and grant eternal rest to Late Mr. Theyiechütuo Thomas Suohu.

School Management, staff & students Don Bosco Hr. Sec. School - Dimapur

Born on 26/02/1967 Died on 16/10/2017

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

4th CMT fixture draw

“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, may the name of the Lord be praised”

DIMAPUR, OCT 20 (NPN) Highway Area Sumi Sports Association (HASSA) has informed that draw of fixture for the upcoming 4th CMT and 5th HASSA sports meet will take place on October 21, 2 p.m. at Chekiye village ground.

In this regard, all participating units have been asked to attend.

We, the bereaved family members of Late Advocate Theyiechütuo Thomas Suohu, humbly express our profound gratitude to individuals, associations, neighbours, churches and hospitals who stood by us spiritually, physically and financially during his brief illness and at the sad demise. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Born on 26th February, 1967 – Died on 16th October, 2017 Job 1:12

We the bereaved family members of LT. UVIECHÜLIE KUOTSU T.Khel Kohima Village would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone, who stood by us through prayer, physically, financially and materially during his prolonged illness till his demise on 30th Sept. 2017.

We deeply regret our inability to mention the names of every individual and organizations, but we pray to Almighty God to bless each and everyone abundantly.

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Loving wife, children and family members

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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“For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die” 15.08.1942 – 15.10.2017

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The organizers and winners in various categories.

Singapore, Oct 20 (Agencies): All eight women competing at the WTA Finals will go into the tournament believing they have a genuine chance of finishing the season on a high note when roundrobin play starts on Sunday without a clear favourite for the title.

Three women in the field have topped the world rankings this season, incumbent Simona Halep and her predecessors Garbine Muguruza and Karolina Pliskova, but none of them have been able to kick on and cement their place as the tour’s dominant player.

All three are also the only survivors from last year’s tournament, where they failed to make it out of the group stage, and

Isaiah 57:2

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Words are inadequate, but through this column, we would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, organizations, churches, colonies, relatives, friends and well wishers, who stood by us during the prolonged illness and at the demise of our beloved mother Late Tsanthunglo Patton (Wife of N Y Lotha) on October 15, 2017.

We are also sincerely grateful to : 1. Doctors, nurses and staff of Zion Hospital and Research Centre, Dimapur 2. Doctors, nurses and staff of Dr. MM District Hospital, Wokha 3. Lotha Baptist Church, Purana Bazar 4. Wokha Town Baptist Church 5. Longsa Baptist Church 6. Sanis Yan Baptist Church 7. Dimapur Sanis Ekhung 8. Sanis Yan Ekhung Wokha, 9. Yankho Ekhum, Model Colony, Purana Bazar 10. GA Colony, Wokha Town 11. GA, PWD & Church Colony Combine Youth Fellowship 12. Home Care (Day & Night) Nurses 13. DEF Wokha Your sincere prayer, physical, financial and moral support during this hour of great grief and sorrows has immensely given us the courage and strength to bear the loss.

Though, we are unable to thank each and everyone of you individually, it is our sincere prayer that God bless you all abundantly. We also entreat you to continue to uphold us in prayers so that through this period of darkness, we will find the “PEACE of GOD” which surpasses all understanding in a more special and deeper way in Christ. Amen Loving husband, brothers, sisters, in-laws, children, grandchildren and relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1963 - 17 October 2017

Mrs. Venuo Rio

We the family of Late Mrs. Venuo Rio wishes to acknowledge and offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours and well wishers who visited our home, attended service and burial.

For those who travelled long distances, sent floral tributes, cards and messages of condolences, as well as those who made charitable donation at the demise of our most beloved on 17th Oct. 2017, we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to different churches, organizations societies, clubs, villages, NGOs, government official, departments and all individuals, contribution made our loss more bearable. It is our humble prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly.

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BORN : 12/12/1961– DIED : 15/10/2017

We, the bereaved family members of our beloved Late Nungsanglemla Imchen (Mangmetong) extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone who supported and comforted us through prayers, physically and financially during her prolonged illness and at the sad demise on 15-10-2017.

We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone personally but your support and good deeds will always remain in our hearts. May our Almighty Lord bless you all abundantly.

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Forerunner beat TKS to finish 3rd

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India women’s team in World Archery final

Kohima, Oct 20 (NPN): Forerunner 4th NAP Thizama beat Tangkhul Students’ Union (TKS) 6-5 in a thrilling encounter in the extra time after the match ended 4-4 in the 90 minutes of stipulated play to secure the third place in the 18th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy at local ground Kohima on Friday.

The match also witnessed hat-tricks from Forerunners’ Mathew Kezose and TKS’ Franky Hungshi.

Earlier, Mathew Kezose (13) opened the account for Forerunners in the 3rd minute. He scored three more goals in the 24th minute and in the added time (92nd and 104th minutes). Forerunner second goal came through Peimi Kasar (3) own goal in the 6th minute. The third goal for Forerunner was scored

by Soiham (9) when he converted a spot kick in the 59th minute. TKS’ Franky Hungshi (17) also scored hat-trick in 14th, 45th and 51st minutes. Thotthan Mung (9) converted the spot kick to give TKS the fourth goal in the 88th minute.

Vanyuinbou (20) also added his name in the score sheet in the added time (99th minute).

Mathew Ketoses (13)

MEXICO CITY, Oct 20 (PTI): The Indian team got the better of Germany 232-227 in the compound women’s team semi-finals, to set up a gold-medal match against Colombia at the World Archery Championships.

The Indian team comprising Trisha Deb, Lily Chanu Paonam and Jyothi Surekha Vennam defeated their German rivals quite comfortably.

Deb, Paonam and Vennam scored matches of 232, 233 and 232 points as they beat Russia, Denmark and Germany in the elimination matches.

Paonam and Vennam both finished in the top-10 individually at these championships, while Deb came 17th after losing in the third round.

“We are so proud of ourselves, it’s amazing to make the final,” Paonam said.

Vennam added: “We will shoot the same as today and try to win the gold. It will be our first time shooting against Colombia and they are good, so we are excited about it.”

The Indian squad had the highest per-match average of any team in the field in Mexico.

Players of Forerunner 4th NAP and Tangkhul Students’ Union fight for the ball. (NP)

NSF Martyrs’ Trophy

of Forerunner was cautioned for foul play.

Meanwhile, the organizer has informed that four international referees will officiate the grand finale of 18th NSF martyrs’ memorial trophy on Saturday.

The main referee would be Thumli Joyshing

Monsang from Manipur, project future India referee –AIFFfirst Naga referee to officiate in International match, Assistant referee Pheiroijam Lanthoiba AIFFC cat-1 referee from Manipur, assistant referee L. Rojit Meitei from Manipur All India Football

referee (AIFRA) category-2 and assistant referee MD. Suaib Khan All Manipur Football referee association category -4. NPCC president K. Therie would grace the valedictory function as guest of honour.

Saturday’s Match FINAL: Nagaland police (DGP team red) Vs Barak FC: 1 p.m.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, October 21, 2017

Mokokchung District Football Association (MDFA) XI beat Mokokchung Press Club 5-3 in an exhibition football match at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Friday. MDFA XI (orange and white) and members of Mokokchung Press Club.

LMSSOC: Sangzi FC blank High Hills 3-0 DIMA P UR , OCT 20 (NPN): Sangzi FC blanked High Hill Club 3-0 in the 25th edition of Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship (LMSSOC) at Tuensang on Friday.

First and second goals for Sangzi FC was scored

by Jonnny (jersey no. 10) in the 9th and 39th minutes. Kumpise added the third in the 47th minute.

Earlier, in the first half, Francis (jersey no.7), captain of Sangzi FC failed to convert the spot-kick.

He also received yellow card in the 33rd minute.

In the second match, Donching Yangmai FC “A” and 3rd NAP Battalion were locked to 1-1 draw. The first half remained goalless and in the second half Aolen

Action in the match between High Hill Club and Sangzi FC.

(jersey No. 16) opened the account for Donching Yangmai FC “A” in the 33rd minute. Five minutes later, Phenyang (jersey No. 12) scored the equalizer.

SATURday’S MATCHES Genesis FC Vs Lungdon FC: 12 noon Mt. Pongen FC Vs United Tsg Tornados: 1:30 p.m.

Sreesanth cannot play for Denmark Open: Prannoy, Saina, Srikanth in last eight any other country, says BCCI NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (Agencies): BCCI acting president CK Khanna has made it clear on Friday that fast bowler S Sreesanth cannot play for any other country as per ICC rules.

Sreesanth has hinted that he may play for another country following the Kerala High Court order to uphold his life time ban earlier in the day.

“Any player banned by his parent body cannot play for any other country, ICC rules very clear,” Khanna said, according to Times of India. “Rules, regulations and the legal position is quite clear.”

Sreesanth was banned for life following allegations of spot-fixing during an Indian Premier League match in 2013. A single bench of the court had on September 18th ordered BCCI to lift the ban, finding that it cannot agree to the cricket board’s stand that Sreesanth’s exoneration by a Delhi court in 2015 doesn’t matter. After considering an appeal filed by BCCI, a division

Sreesanth

bench of the high court on Tuesday set aside the single bench’s verdict.

In an interview to Asianet News, Sreesanth has hinted that since BCCI has banned him from playing in India and it’s a “private firm”, he has the freedom to play cricket for any other country.

“BCCI has imposed the ban, not ICC. If not India, I can play for any other country, because am 34 now and I can only play for maximum six more years. As a person who loves cricket, I want to play cricket. And not only that, BCCI is a private firm; it is only us who say that this is the Indian

team, but you know BCCI is a private body after all.

So, if I play for any other country, it probably may be the same. Yes, representing Kerala in Ranji Trophy is different. I had hoped to win Ranji Trophy, Irani for Kerala, but the decision rests up on the BCCI,” Sreeanth said in the interview on the sidelines of a public event in Dubai. Following the verdict, Sreesanth took to Twitter expressing his displeasure terming it as the “worst decision ever”.

The 34-year-old questioned about the IPL franchisees Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals who were suspended for two years from the league after their owners were found guilty of corruption. Both the teams are set to return next year. The pacer said he will continue fighting and questioned why he was being targeted despite the Lodha report submitting 13 names in a sealed envelope to the Supreme Court after its investigation related to the spot-fixing saga.

ODENSE, OCT 20 (PTI): HS Prannoy recorded his second successive win over three-time Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei, while Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth also registered contrasting wins to advance to the quarterfinals of the Denmark Open Super Series Premier here.

Just four months back, Prannoy had created a flutter when he dispatched Chong Wei in straight games in the Indonesia Super Series Premier and the unseeded Indian dished out another superb performance yesterday to oust the former World No. 1 Malaysian 2117 11-21 21-19 in a match that lasted an hour and three minutes here.

World No. 8 Srikanth, who already has two super series titles at Indonesia and Australia to his name, defeated Korea’s Jeon Hyeok Jin 21-13 8-21 21-18, while Saina, who won a bronze at the Glasgow World Championship, prevailed over Thailand’s Nitchaon Jindapol 2220 21-13 in women’s singles pre-quarterfinals. US Open champion Prannoy will next

HS Prannoy

face Korea’s top seed Son Wan Ho, Srikanth will meet current world champion Viktor Axelsen, while Saina will square off against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi.

Prannoy trailed Chong Wei, who turns 35 on Friday, 1-2 in career meetings before the match. However, buoyed by his recent win over the celebrated Malaysian in June, the Indian produced another sensational performance, befitting his new-found stardom of a giant-killer. The 25-yearold Indian started off well and dictated terms as he built up a 10-7 lead but the former World No. 1 leveled

Saina Nehwal

par with a lucky net chord before entering the break with a slender lead when the Indian’s return missed the sideline.

Chong Wei held on to his lead till 14-13 when Prannoy unleashed a jump smash to draw parity and then went into the lead. But a return going to net meant it was evens-stevens again.

The Indian soon jumped to a 18-15 lead before two quick reflex smashes helped him to narrow the gap. However, Prannoy again unleashed two precise smashes on his rival’s forehand to grab three game points and sealed it with another deceptive

Kidambi Srikanth

return which Chong Wei failed to ward off.

In another men’s singles match on court 3, Srikanth didn’t have any problem dealing with Jeon as he cut the pace of the rallies and constructed his points, finishing often with a smash or half smash to lead 11-7.

Jeon left empty spaces which Srikanth exploited and kept accumulating points with his better net play and precise cross court smashes to close out the game without much ado.

In the second game, Jeon produced a better performance and helped my Srikanth’s errors managed

to lead 11-6 at the break before scripting his comeback, grabbing 10 of the next 12 points as Srikanth got buried in a heap of unforced errors.

The decider then had to be stopped after the first point due to some light issues and the match resumed after at least 45 minutes.

Srikanth dished out an aggressive game after resumption, zooming to a 11-4 lead at the break. The Indian extended the advantage to 18-10 but Jeon delayed the inevitable, making it 18-19.

Finally a smash from Srikanth gave him the match point and he wrapped it up when Jeon hit the net.

Arsenal beat Red Star in Europa League de Villiers pips Kohli to take top spot

The French striker showed his acrobatic abilities as he twisted to fire the ball home.

PARIS, Oct 20 (Agencies): Olivier Giroud scored a fantastic late winner as Arsenal edged to their third straight Europa League win by beating 10-man Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Serbia on Thursday. Arsene Wenger’s men rode their luck at times in an uninspiring performance, before Giroud struck in the 85th

minute after Red Star had seen Milan Rodic sent off.

The Premier League side stay top of Group H, five points clear of Red Star, while Cologne remained pointless after losing 1-0 at BATE Borisov.

Wenger made sweeping changes to his team with Sunday’s Premier League visit to Everton in mind.

Only goalkeeper Petr Cech remained from the starting XI that lost 2-1 at Watford last weekend, as injuryplagued French right-back Mathieu Debuchy made his first start for the club in 11 months. Roared on by a vociferous home crowd, Red Star made a bright start, but it was Arsenal winger Theo Walcott who saw the game’s

first real chance saved by the legs of Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan. The inexperienced away defenders were lucky not to concede in the 26th minute when Richmond Boakye headed onto the crossbar when unmarked at a corner. Arsenal were struggling to cope with the pace in the Serbians’ attack and Cech was forced into a low save to deny Nemanja Radonjic before halftime. The visitors started the second period with more urgency, as Giroud fired over and Walcott saw his shot smothered by Borjan after being released by Wilshere’s through ball.

Arsenal were given a great chance of snatching all three points when home defender Rodic was given a second yellow card with 10 minutes to play. The Londoners took it in style with a wonderful goal, as Wilshere’s clever flick was turned across goal by Walcott for Giroud to send an overhead kick spinning into the top corner. Italian Serie

A high-flyers Lazio came from behind to win 3-1 at Nice. Mario Balotelli opened the scoring for Nice in the fourth minute, after announcing the birth of his son Lion earlier this week, only for Felipe Caicedo to equalise seconds later. The Italian capital-city side took top spot in Group K as midfielder Sergej MilinkovicSavic scored a second-half brace.

Real Sociedad bounced back from their 3-1 defeat by Zenit St Petersburg last time out with a 6-0 thrashing of Vardar in Macedonia as Brazilian Willian Jose scored four goals in 25 minutes.

La Liga outfit are second in Group L, three points behind Zenit after Roberto Mancini’s Russians saw off Rosenborg 3-1. Athletic Bilbao, Europa League runners-up to Atletico Madrid in 2012, are third in Group J on only two points after being held to a 2-2 draw at Swedish club Ostersund, despite a late leveller from Inaki Williams.

DUBAI, OCT 20 (PTI): South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has become the number one batsman in the latest ICC ODI players rankings by replacing Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

De Villiers’ explosive knock of 176 off 104 balls in the second ODI against Bangladesh propelled him to the top of the rankings.

Another Indian to be ranked in top-10 is Rohit Sharma, who has also dropped down two spots to be at seventh.

In the bowlers’ list, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel are the two Indians who figure in top-10. Both Bumrah and Patel have slipped a position each to be at sixth and eighth places, respectively.

ODI bowlers’ table is topped by Pakistan’s Hasan Ali, who has moved up as many as six places to become the fifth bowler at the No. 1 place of the ODI rankings this year.

Ali has taken nine wickets in the ongoing fivematch ODI series against

AB de Villiers pipped India captain Virat Kohli to become world number one ODI batsman.

Sri Lanka so far.

On Thursday, India also lost their numero uno status in ICC ODI rankings to South Africa following the Proteas’ win over Bangladesh in the second match of the ongoing series.

According to the updated ICC ODI rankings, by virtue of South Africa’s 104-run win over Bangladesh in the second ODI in Paarl, the Proteas jumped to the top spot, leapfrogging India. While India and South Africa have identical 120 points against their names, India are placed

second on the basis of decimal points.

India had claimed the top spot in the ICC rankings following their 4-1 win over Australia at home recently.

B u t I n d i a h ave a chance to reclaim their top spot as they host New Zealand in a three-match ODI series, scheduled to begin in Mumbai on October 22.

M ea nwhile, I ndia skipper Virat Kohli has slipped a place to be at No. 2 in ODI batsmen’s rankings, behind South Africa’s AB de Villiers.

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