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Churches protest against homosexuality

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Various church organizations of the North East have voiced out against the recent Supreme Court ruling on Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code decriminalising homosexuality. As per Supreme Court judgment, consensual gay sex is not a crime and Section 377 violated the fundamental right to equality. However, Churches have said that “what is legally upheld need not be morally acceptable”. Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), general secretary Rev. Dr. Z. Keyho told the Times of India that they “have nothing against the LGBTQIA community. However, we have to reiterate that homosexuality is a sin.” In this regard, he said that the NBCC would be holding its executive meeting at Kohima on October 31 “to come up with a comprehensive document to discourage homosexuality”. It will also discuss the SC order and its impact on the religious practices of the state. “Forming guidelines to uphold the teachings of the Bible is a moral imperative. Anything that goes

Rengma Hoho asks Ozukum to resign DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Rengma Hoho (RH) has appealed to the Naga Hoho (NH) president, Chuba Ozukum, saying he had no moral right to hold the presidentship of NH. In a press release, RH vice president Nontilo Magh and general secretary Thanchilo Kath said the Rengam Hoho held a consultative meeting in Kohima on October 18, 2018 where it resolved to uphold the Naga Hoho Yehzabo (constitution) and not favour or go against any individual or organizations. RH stated that as per NH Yehzabo article 17 “Ever y bonafide Naga whose tribe is a constituent unit of Naga Hoho shall be eligible to hold any post of Naga Hoho.” However, RH pointed out that the tribe of the present NH president Chuba Ozukum was “now no more a constituent unit of Naga Hoho.” Therefore, RH has appealed to Chuba Ozukum to pave the way for the Naga Hoho to reorganize its officer bearers with the consent and blessing of all Naga tribes. Failure to step down, RH cautioned that it would not cooperate with him till the crisis was resolved.

against god’s design cannot be encouraged,” Rev. Dr. Z. Keyho said. On Monday, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) declared that it would never support such an unholy practice which was morally unacceptable. The council further laid down an assertion that that homosexual acts and behaviour between consenting adults were morally unacceptable because it violated the aim of human sexuality which, it said, was procreation and the union of love, accomplished in the union between men and women in marriage. “...even if the homosexual acts are now legalised, it is not morally acceptable or justified. What is legal is not equal to moral acceptability” CBCC executive secretary Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo stated. In Mizoram, the Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee, a conglomerate of 14 church bodies, said the section (377) should never have been scrapped. It said that homosexuality and lesbianism should continue to be criminalized as before. ABAM red flags SC decriminalising homosexuality: Ao Baptist Church

Association (ABAM) has joined the growing chorus in Nagaland against Supreme Court’s recent verdict scrapping Section 377(a) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and thereby decriminalising homosexuality. Asserting that it disagreed with the apex court’s verdict, the association warned that it would not tolerate if any of its members indulged in acts that were “unscriptural and unnatural”. The stand of the church body was reaffirmed during its executive committee meeting held on October 15 and 16 by adopting a resolution in this regard. As Biblically-based association, ABAM asserted that it would not tolerate and condone homosexuality, never wink at sin and never condone or agree with this activity, but deal accordingly without any compromise. In a statement, ABAM executive secretary Rev Dr Mar Atsongchanger, said that even before the dawn of Christianity in Nagaland, except for head hunting practices, unnatural and inhuman practices were never witnessed. He pointed out that the church considered

Dimapur distt. donates `9.36 lakh to CMRF DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): In a noble humanitarian gesture, the NGOs, schools, colleges and individuals of Dimapur district have donated a sum of Rs.9,36,725 towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for helping the victims of disasters during this monsoon season in Nagaland. According to a DIPR report, seven cheques were handed over to the state chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, by the DC Dimapur and Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Dimapur president Sushil Kumar Patel and IRCS Dimapur chairman Chandu Kumar Agarwal towards the cause. The chief minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed towards CMRF. DC Dimapur has expressed gratitude to all the

well wishers who came forward to donate towards the CMRF. The contribution was made by the following Tokheho Yepthomi, Lok Sabha MP (Rs.50000), St.Joseph Global School Dimapur (Rs. Rs.19000), St.Joseph University Dimapur (Rs.40000), Network of Blood donors D i m a p u r ( R s. 2 8 , 1 0 0 ) , GET Gorgeous Society and Native Trax society (Rs.54,835), Ramakrishn a S o c i e t y ( R s. 5 0 0 0 ) , St.John School (Rs.13000), St.Thomas High School Nagarjan (Rs.5000), Dimapur Bengali Samaj (Rs.103500), Dimapur Punjabi Commu n i t y ( R s. 1 , 0 0 , 0 0 0 ) , Muslim Council Dimapur (Rs.1,00,000), Agarwal Mahila Munch Dimapur (Rs.5,100), Dimapur Sumi Students Union (Rs.14,450), (Cont’d on p-11)

man and woman with clear distinction, adding that transgender, bi-gender and homosexuality were never known in Nagaland, but might have happened elsewhere and considered abnormal and an abomination. And after the advent of Christianity in 1872 at the initiative of American Baptist missionary Dr Edward Clark, people walked under the guidance of God’s words, the body added. However, though Supreme Court on September 6 ruled that application of Section 377 to consensual homosexual sex between adults was unconstitutional, “irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary”, ABAM pointed out that Section 377 remained relating to sex with minors, nonconsensual sexual acts and bestiality. The association said allowing homosexuality and same-sex marriage had left many good citizens of India, irrespective of their religion, sect and colour saddened and infuriated. Quoting the Bible extensively, the association said God created only two sexes – male and female – and when He created the first marriage institution,

DMC clarifies on tolls, utility fees DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has once again clarified that neither the government nor the council had hiked the rates of the DMC tolls and urban utility fees, saying the rates remained the same. In a press release, DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam, has requested the public and business communities to bring to the notice of the DMC if the lessees were found charging higher than the rates as prescribed by the government. DMC stated that the clarification was being issued again as there still appeared to be some confusion about the issue despite a joint resolution of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) and the Dimapur Municipal Council in connection with the same.

it was one man and one woman. Citing Genesis 2:24 (“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh”), ABAM explained that God did it that way because that’s how God wanted His creation to remain. Anything outside God’s plan for sexuality was a perversion orchestrated by the greatest pervert in the universe Satan, it asserted. The association cited few more references from the Bible on homosexuality to buttress its claim: i) Leviticus 20:13: “If a man lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them”; ii) I Corinthians 6:10: “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abuser of themselves with mankind”; iii) I Timothy 1:9 & 10: “Knowing that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawlessness and disobedient,

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Senden and NSCN (I-M) leaders deliberated thoroughly about the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks. The discourse was harmonious due to free exchange of ideas and views between the two sides, MIP stated. MIP said the Ao Senden leaders conveyed that

they were with NSCN (I-M) and hoped for an early resolution to the Indo-Naga conflict. Hukavi Yepthomi elaborated on how the Indian government recognised the unique history and situation of Nagas and signed the historic Framework Agreement with GoI, MIP said.

who caused maximum inconvenience to the general public. He said the traffic rule violators would be pena-

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): The colonial-era bridge at Nagarjan, which was closed on October 14, was re-opened for singlelane traffic Tuesday. Keeping in mind that traffic was only going to increase from now on till the Christmas and New Year season, the bridge was reopened only for light motor vehicles, though only a single lane for vehicles would be allowed at a time. In this regard, deputy commissioner (DC) Dimapur issued an order stating that in view of the partial restoration of the approach road to bridge, only light vehicles would be allowed to ply. The order stated that executive engineer (R&B) Dimapur would monitor and take precautionary measures daily and inform the DC as and when closure of

NSCN (I-M) appoints

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Led by its kilo kilonser Hukavi Yepthomi and Naga Army longvibu ‘lt. gen.’ Anthony Shimray, military cross, NSCN (I-M) held a consultative meeting with Ao Senden leaders here on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by NSCN (I-M)’s MIP, both Ao

Two-wheelers locked with wheel clamp for illegal parking in Dimapur on Tuesday.

lised, adding DTP would continue to strictly enforce the practice until positive results were achieved and discipline maintained.

Nagarjan bridge re-opened for traffic

On the other hand, Anthony Shimray appreciated the Senden for its practical wisdom to build a stronger Naga nation. Hoping that such a bonding would bring forth an “unconditional love and understanding” among all Naga brethrens, NSCN (I-M) said it expected the same commitment and dedication from Naga civil bodies until the final solution was arrived at.

NSCN (I-M) and Ao Senden leaders after the consultative meeting. (MIP)

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Dimapur Traffic Police (DTP) on Tuesday cracked down hard on traffic rule violators by attaching wheel clamp locks on vehicles that were not parked in designated zones at Nyamo Lotha Road (Church Road) here. Separate parking spaces for four and two-wheelers have been designated on the road. Speaking to Nagaland Post, R Randanbemo Ezung, ACP Traffic Police Zone-I, said DTP had swung into action since Monday to minimise traffic congestion on the busiest NL Road. He said traffic police personnel had acted against vehicles that were parked illegally to discipline motorists in using designated parking spaces. Mentioning that traffic personnel deputed to see illegal parking around NL Road had locked wheels of vehicles that were parked illegally with wheel clamp locks, the ACP said wheel clamps were used for rein(Cont’d on p-11) ing in undisciplined drivers

NSCN (I-M) holds consultative meet with Ao Senden

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Dimapur Traffic Police cracks down on traffic rule violators

NSCN (I-M) has appointed Chuba Pongener as the kilonser of the ministry of chaplee affairs with effect from October 23, 2018 succeeding Medo Angami. According to MIP, the farewell cum handing and taking over programme was held at the CHQ Hebron on Tuesday in the presence of senior functionaries of the group. (Cont’d on p-11)

Cracks that appeared on the approach road to the bridge. (File)

traffic was required. DC also stated that traffic personnel would be deployed round the clock to regulate traffic. When contacted, executive engineer (R&B) Talitemsu Jamir told this reporter that crack lines were reinforced and barricaded and caution stickers put in place. He said that the bridge was re-opened out of necessity and for public convenience.

He, however, added few words of caution: “Accidents can happen even on good roads and bridges. Therefore, in case of any untoward eventuality as a result of the temporary connectivity provided on this Britishera bridge that had outlived its life span, nobody should be held responsible.” Meanwhile, Tali said construction work on the new bridge that started in October 2017 was progressing well. Though the stipulated time for its

completion was 18 months, he said the bridge might even be completed before the next monsoon season since the progress was good. He further said that the bridge was re-opened out of necessity and convenience of the public. “Accidents are bound to happen even on good roads and bridges. Therefore in case of any eventuality by using this temporary connectivity, out of necessity provided today through this already outlived British era bridge that has outlived its life span, nobody should be held responsible.” Meanwhile, Er. Tali informed that the construction work for the new bridge which started in October 2017 was in good progress. Though the stipulated time for completion was 18 months, Er. Tali said the bridge may even be completed before the next monsoon season.

State BJP unit IT deptt notifies on website compliance OCT 23 (NPN): As part of the Accessible president revokes DIMAPUR, India Campaign (AIC), a nation-wide campaign to prouniversal accessibility to persons with disabilities, the expulsion order vide government of Nagaland has ordered compliance with

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): In a purported move to revamp the party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit president, Temjen Imna Along, has revoked the expulsion order of Dr Khriezovolie Kesiyie and Seyiekhrielie Nagi. BJP Nagaland through its media cell said the duo were expelled from both primary and active membership on October 21, 2017 by the then president of state BJP Visasolie Lhoungu on the ground of anti-party activities which was recommended by the disciplinary committee. However, media cell said the said case was “thoroughly reviewed again and found that the expulsion order was in his own interest and was self-styled and amounted to character assassination of the two party leaders.” (Cont’d on p-11)

the Government of India guidelines for Government of India apps and websites 2018 (GIGAW), which conform to the W3C’s (World Wide Web Consortium) web content accessibility guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) – internationally accepted standards. In a notification, the state department of information technology & communication directed that the websites of all the government departments have to be made compliant with Level AA of the WCAG 2.0 which prescribes accessibility options including changeable text size, changeable colour scheme – contrast and use of assistive technologies such as screen readers for hearing impaired. Further, the notification stated that those departments which were already having WCAG 2.0 compliant websites should not remove such accessibility features when updating their websites. For any assistance, one could contact Deputy Director, IT&C over phone 9436005854 and email: dit-ngl@nic.in.

Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) clarifies

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Reacting to the report on elevation of Niki Sumi as the commander-in-chief of the Yung Aung led NSCN (K) faction, ‘brig.’ Akaho Zhimomi has said that the information was “false” and “malicious” to create disunity by the adversaries. In a statement, ‘brig’ Akaho said that ‘gen.’ Niki Sumi was still the deputy C-in-C of the organization and there has been no change or promotion as yet. K Y M C

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Mahila Kisan Divas in Longleng

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Praise festival in Kohima DIMAPUR: With an aim to make the youth realise the importance of praise and to bridge the gap between young and old and to bring positive news and positive belief, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) youth department and Nagaland Cornerstone TV (NCTV) will be organizing praise festival on October 26 at NBCC convention Center Kohima. According to director NCTV Wabang Moa, at the festival there would be

workshops for understanding praise and worship, worship in the local church, working with the worship band and church media, song writing etc. He said the praise festival will featured like The warehouse worship Dimapur, James basket and band, Sinai ministry Dimapur and Chakesang Baptist Church Kohima ministers’ hill worship band. Moa has invited all the public of Kohima town to attend the programme and be blessed.

NNC, CRC observes 67th Martyrs Day in Phek

Women participants with ICAR officials at the celebration. DIMAPUR: Along with the rest of the country, ICAR KVK Longleng celebrated Mahila Kisan Divas on October 15 at KVK office premise. The highlight of the programme included role of women in agriculture, success stories by different women farmers and the constraints faced in agriculture

and livestock management. Two successful women farmers were felicitated with cash awards and certificates for their contribution towards sustainable income generation in the field of livestock and food processing and value addition. In his key note address, senior scientist and head KVK Longleng, Dr.

K.L.Meena encouraged the women farmers to take up agriculture for sustainable income generation and become producers rather than consumers. Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers’ Right Act, 2001 (PVFRA) and its benefits were highlighted by scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR RC for NEH

Region Nagaland Centre, Medziphema, Dr. Harendra Verma. The day long programme was chaired by SMS (Animal Science), Dr. Lily Ngullie while welcome address was delivered by SMS (Horticulture), Dr. R.K. Roshan. All together 76 women farmers from eight different villages attended the programme.

DIMAPUR: Chakhesang Regional Council (CRC), NNC observed the 67th Martyrs Day at Phek on October 18. A press release by CRC, NNC president Nuveta Nakro stated that, in the solemn function, the NNC workers of Chakhesang region paid homage to all the Naga martyrs whose mortal remains have been scattered within and outside Nagaland and waiting to be brought home. CRC, NNC also appreciated and supported the statement of ‘Gen.’ (Retd.) T.M Keyho, president, NNC on July 21, 2018. He had clearly clarified the stand of the NNC that it uphold the August 14, 1947 declaration of Independence and the May 16, 1951 plebiscite and would continues to work for the complete freedom. CRC, NNC is also committed to support and work under his leadership for the sovereignty of Nagaland and will never be a party to any solution talks except sovereignty and freedom, the release added.

ATMA conducts various activities for farmers

news in Brief DNCYE informs: DimapurNkonjanChangsuYanhenEkhung (DNCYE)has informed its members to attend a general meeting on October 27 at 9 am at the residence of its chairman, S EyingoNgullie. KSU federal assembly: The 71st federal assembly of the Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) would be held on October 26. All the presidents, secretaries, women co-ordinators and speakers of the subordinate and federating units have been asked to attend. DDC informs HODs: District Congress Committee (DCC) of Dimapur district has informed head of departments under Dimapur that it will carry out an inspection drive to check attendance, discipline at work, and service provided to general public etc. A press release by DDC president, BendangJamir and media cell secretary, KutohoChishi stated that the “inspection drive is carried out the realism of good governance claimed by the present government and to present the outcome to the general public.” The release further requested the concerned officer bearers “to cooperate with them.” Gospel & healing festival 2018: Global Advance Nagaland will be organizing gospel and healing festival with anointed speakers from October 26 to 28, at Eastern Bible College (EBC) bank colony, Dimapur. Further information can be contacted at: 7005702277, 9612161494 and 8730811511. NSCN (I-M) appoints new CAO Angami region: NSCN (I-M) has appointed Helie Angami as the new caretaker CAO of Angami Region. Informing this in a press release, the outgoing CAO Angami Region, Zeneituo Angami has requested the general public of Kohima to co-operate with the new CAO. Meanwhile, Angami region of NSCN (I-M) has extended appreciation towards the NSCN (I-M) government for the change of guard.

Khango led NSCN (K) against impersonation

DIMAPUR: Khango led NSCN (K) through its MIP has issued a statement cautioning against those criminal elements engaged in extortion and taxation drive by “masquerading” as NSCN members in and around Dimapur and Kohima. It therefore asked the concerned donors, sympathisers, business establishments and government departments to exercise caution and not to entertain

any such elements unless they bear the authentication of the finance committee, GPRN. Meanwhile, MIP said that Lt. Col. Tokhuvi has been “terminated” from financial assignment from Zunheboto district and in his place Maj. Aviho has been appointed. All concerned are therefore requested to deal with the new assignees accordingly and not to entertain any other henceforth.

32 AR apprehends NSCN (K) activist

Demonstration programme at ATMA Mon, Aboi block.

Inauguration of Orange Farm School at ATMA Chunlikha block.

DIMAPUR: Based on specific input, Mon Battalion (32 Assam Rifles) launched an operation and apprehended an individual, namely Hangang (33), son of Eha, resident of Changlang on October 22. According to PRO, HQ IGAR (North), on spot questioning, the individual confessed his involvement as an over ground worker of NSCN (K) and had been collecting money in Mon town on behalf of the outfit. He was planning to

The arrested persons with the seized items. hand over the money, PRO were handed over to Mon said. The individual along- police station for further with the recovered items investigation.

Assam Rifles hold social activities Demonstration programme organized by ATMA Longleng.

DIMAPUR: In its efforts to reach out to the farmers and assist them, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) conducted various activities at different blocks. ABOI BLOCK: ATMA Mon, Aboi block conducted demonstration programme on the topics “nursery bed preparation of tomato” and “nursery bed preparation of cabbage” at Aopao village on October 23. A press release from ATMA Mon stated that ATMs Taigin and Tingten of Aboi block along with resource person Leiwang Konyak conducted the demonstration programme. The resource person demonstrated to the farmers on proper method and practices of nursery bed preparation. He also emphasized on the importance of proper soil preparation while transplanting and planting the saplings. Seeds of cabbage and tomato were distributed to the farmers. Altogether 20 farmers attended the programme Chunlikha Block: ATMA Chunlikha block inaugurated Orange Farm School on September 27 at Wadzon village with M. Pienyu as resource person. K

A press release by ATMA Chunlikha block stated that Pienyu spoke on concept of farm school and its sustainability. He also spoke on insect pest management where oranges are prone to disease attacks in this region and importance on FYM was also highlighted. A brief introduction on farm establishment was presented by farm school teacher, Ruzuthong, who also proposed vote of thanks. A total of 11 farmers were benefitted from the programme. ATMA Long leng: ATMA Longleng conducted demonstration programme on October 18 and 19, at Hukphang and Alayong villages respectively. A press release from, PD ATMA & DSO Longleng Ngangshimeyu stated that the resource person of the programme at Hukphang village was AI, department of agriculture C. Amei Phom who demonstrated package of practices for cultivation of tomato and broccoli. The programme was chaired by Aienla BTM and vote of thanks was delivered by Kitila ATM Longleng block. Altogether 12 farmers attended the training programme. The resource person at

ATMA Peren functionaries, KVK Peren staff and participants.

Alayong village was ATM Longleng block, Kitlia who demonstrated packages of practices for cultivation of cabbage. The programme was chaired by Aienla BTM Longleng block and altogether ten farmers attended the demonstration programme. ATMA Peren: ATMA Peren, in collaboration with scientists and experts from KVK, Peren conducted a farmer scientist interaction and joint visit on October 16 at Ngwalwa village. The main objective of the programme was to bring technical expertise to the famers’ doorsteps and provide farmers a platform to interact with experts. A press release by ATMA stated that ATMA staff, deputy PD Yezaho Swu; deputy PD Akam Zeliang along with KVK Peren, Dr. Z. James Kikon; program coordinator, Dr. Moa Naro; farm manager and Dr. Patu K Zeliang, SMS plant breeding, facilitated the programme. Roles and activities of ATMA were highlighted by Akam Zeliang and Dr Z James Kikon on KVK activities and strategies. Discussions were also held with the farmers on integrated farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

and bio-control methods. Importance of biodiversity management by community preservation and protection of indigenous seeds and seed banks were also discussed by Dr Patu K Zeliang. Another highlight of the programme was a farm visit to a progressive farmer, Ranglia. Altogether, 18 farmers from Punglwa, Gaili and Ngwalwa attended the programme. Tobu Block: ATMA Tobu block, Mon district conducted training and demonstration programme from October 18 to 19 at Changlangshu and Monyakshu villages respectively. A press release by ATMA Mon stated that, under Changlangshu village, programme on package and practices of maize, cabbage and yard long bean was demonstrated and a training programme on weed management in maize cultivation was imparted to the farmers by resource person ATM Tiamongba and Nyakba. 14 farmers were benefitted altogether. In Monyakshu village, demonstration programme on low cost vermin-compost pit and seed bed nursery for chilli and training on package and practices of tomato was imparted to 13 farmers

by resource person BTM Jungshi and ATM Nyakba. AT M A Wo k h a : ATMA Wokha celebrated women farmer’s day on October 15 at DC conference hall Wokha. A press release by ATMA Wokha stated that, T Subenthung Yanthan deputy project director explained the importance and concept of women farmer’s day by encouraging the women folks to continuously put more efforts. Asali Murry a progressive farmer shared her success story and farming experiences of the past 20 years and encouraged the women groups to work hard with zeal and determination. Two SHGssunflower SHG and Eyingro SHG from Chukitong and Wokha blocks presented their status report and various agriculture activities undertaken. Power-point presentation on women in agriculture was given by Lothungbeni Murry assistant technology manager. In another session, formation and function of SHGs/FIGs was delivered by Zachamo Humtsoe (ATM). Short video on innovative women farming by Asali Murry was shown. The programme was chaired by deputy project director, Yanglen Y. Jami and vote of thanks by ATM Elilo Kikon.

AR Shamatore Battalion with the students. DIMAPUR: In its efforts to build a better relationships with the local populations, Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (N) carry out various events across the state. Following are some reports from across the state. Shamatore Battalion: Shamatore Battalion (45 Assam Rifles) conducted a painting competition at Government Primary School, C/Saddle village and Straightway Mission School, Dan Village, Tuensang district on October 19. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N), the aim of the competition was to encourage children to pursue extracurricular activities for overall development. 42 students participated in the competition. Tuensang Battalion: Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a national integration tour from October 12 to 20 to Shillong and Guwahati for 15 students and two teachers from Tuensang district. According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the tour which started on October 12, was flagged in Tuensang by Cdr, 7 Sector Assam Rifles on October 20. The aim of the educational and motivational tour was to provide exposure to diverse cultures and development activities going on in other parts of North East. Apart from the visiting various places of

tourist, cultural and historical interest, the students had an audience with Tathagata Roy, Governor of Meghalaya and senior officers of HQ DGAR. Kohima battalion: Kohima Assam Rifles battalion under the aegis of IGAR (North) organized a lecture on “Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Future” at Fernwood School, Forest colony Kohima on October 18. According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), the lecture focused on imparting knowledge about the power of youth and their responsibility towards society. During the lecture, aspects like skill development, initiatives of Government of India for empowerment of youth, were shared with the students. 67 students and seven teachers of Fernwood School attended the event. Kiphire Battalion: Kiphire Battalion (7 Assam Rifles) conducted a lecture on “world statistics day” at company operating base Anutongre and Pungro on October 20. A press release by PRO, HQ IGAR (N) said that the aim of the lecture was to create awareness on the indispensablity of good data and statistics for informed decision making, socio-economic planning and in building and functioning of modern societies. 42 local residents attended the lecture. K

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WEATHER FORECAST October 24

(Temperature in ºC)

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Agartala Sunshine; nice

31 20

Aizawl

Sunshine; delightful

27 16

Guwahati Mostly sunny; pleasant

30 21

Mostly sunny; pleasant

27 15

Imphal

Itanagar Mostly sunny; not as warm

27 18

Shillong A passing afternoon shower

19 12

Kohima

An afternoon shower

Dimapur Mostly sunny; nice Mkg

A thunderstorm in spots

Tuensang Mostly sunny; cooler Wokha

Cooler; spotty a.m. showers

Zunheboto Mostly sunny; pleasant

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Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports, Er. Zale Neikha flagging off the 11 Adventure Camp under NPYAD at John Government Higher Secondary Higher Secondary School, Viswema on October 23. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: The 11 adventure camp organized by Department of Youth Resources & Sports under the National Programme for Youth & Adolescent Development (NPYAD) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India was flagged off by advisor, Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha on October 23 at John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema. According to DIPR report, Neikha expressed appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India for granting funds for the said programme.

He said that the main objective of the programme was to develop leadership qualities and personal development through active participation in sports and games besides fostering the spirit of adventure. He expressed hope that organizing such kinds of events and participating in such activities would facilitate harmony and tranquillity amongst the youth thereby promoting and propagating national integration at large. In this regard, he urged the youth to take this event as an opportunity to build new relationship and get to know each other irrespec-

MRV campaign at Bhandari

tive of tribes. He further said that the department would seek assistance from the ministry in order to organize such events in the coming days. Altogether, 88 participants from ten districts turned up for the three-day event. The programme included trekking to Dzukou valley, sightseeing in and around Kohima, trip to Dzulekie, rappelling, river crossing, fire making, basic survival techniques etc. The flagging off programme was attended by officials of the department and leaders of various organisations from Viswema village.

ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang speaking at the MR Vaccination Campaign at DBHSS, Bhandari on October 23. (DIPR)

secure life as young community of people, DIPR reported. He also highlighted on the importance and necessity of being a vaccinated person to get admissions in reputed educational institutions and travelling opportunities anywhere in their future days as students by possessing the vaccine medical cards. CMO incharge, CHC, Bhandari, Dr. Chonben said that for protecting the children against the killer

diseases of measles and rubella, the best way is to get vaccinated to boost immunity. Bhandari Students Union, president Longtsubemo Kikon called on the students community and their parents not to be misled by wrong information going around but to come forward and avail the given opportunity for their own good. DBHSS, vice principal Fr. Obed chaired the programme.

KO H I M A , O C T 2 3 (NPN): Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day organized by the department of health and family welfare scheduled to be held on Tuesday at LCS building Kohima has been postponed owing to communication gap. Official at the programme regretted for the inconveniences caused to the few gatherings stating that the targeted group of the event, the traders could not be reached. The official said since only few traders could make it (while the minimum has to be around 40/50 traders) and with the permission of the chief medical officer and Kohima Municipal council, it was postponed to October 24 at 8.30 am. The official also regretted for the inconvenience and said that message was not reached to the

NLSUC holds annual gathering

Students of NLSUC at the 1st annual gathering- cum-fresher’s social.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Student’s Union Chandigarh (NLSUC) held its 1st annual gathering- cumfresher’s social on October 18 at YWCA Hall, Sector 11B, under the theme, “Igniting the path towards unity”. A press release by NLSUC president, Chollen Chang and general secretary Woremo Ngullie K Y M C

stated that principal, St. Stephen School, Chandigarh, Louis Lopez graced the occasion as chief guest and also released the constitution of NLSUC. As part of its celebration, the NLSUC also organized an ‘Extravaganza Nite,’ where students and presented different items including songs, folk song and cultural presentation

showcasing Naga cultural ware. The session also witnessed the crowning of the 1st Mr and Miss Fresher’s NLSUC where Stephen N ew m a i a n d Av i k a l i Shikhu were crowned Mr and Miss Fresher respectively. Around 150 members, including students, members, invitees, well

AR extends assistance to KODH

DIMAPUR: As part of its social service, Assam Rifles has facilitated infrastructural extension to the Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home (KODH) in 2006, besides recurring assistance in kind. According to PRO, HQ IGAR (N), AR has also taken up infrastructural assistance of Rs. 9.5 lakh and is likely to be completed by December 2018. Since its inception, 800 children from different parts of Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar have been blessed to be a part of KHOD, most of them are employed in varied professions. The home presently accommodates 93 children comprising 26 girls and 67 boys. The orphanage is run by Neibanuo Angami. She said that running KHOD was a collective effort of the people of Nagaland. PRO said that Neibanuo is also one of India’s 100 women achievers honoured by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2016. She acknowledged the association and contribution of the army and Assam Rifles with the orphanage home. She further said that Assam Rifles has been like an extended family of KHOD ever since it was founded, the release added.

Food safety awareness in Mokokchung

Deputy chief medical officer, food safety officer with the food traders of Mokokchung town.

DIMAPUR: Food safety wing of the chief medical office Mokokchung organized one-day awareness programme on food safety at Mokokchung municipal council conference hall on October 22. A press release by CMO district media officer stated that, the programme was held with food traders of Mokokchung town, where deputy CMO, Dr. Kibangkumba spoke on the

topic general hygiene and sanitary practice. He said it was the responsibility of the food business operators to provide all food handlers with food safety and hygienic requirements. Food safety officer, Merenlemba Ao gave power point presentation on food adulteration and its effects on health. He said food adulteration leads to toxicity in the body and could even cause body

paralysis or death. Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industry, president, Tsukti Longkumer also encouraged the traders to give their best in providing good quality product. The programme was chaired by superintendent MMC Mokokchung, Panjung Longkumer and vote of thanks was delivered by district supervisor DAPCU, Mofutula.

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DIMAPUR: Bhandari sub division block task force led by the medical department, Bhandari, carried out Measles Rubella Vaccination campaign with parents and students on October 23. ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang, in his mobilization speech at DBHSS, Bhandari, encouraged the students to understand the health benefits of the campaign and to avail the opportunity for risk free, safe and

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wishers, and other dignitaries attended the function. The release further stated that students who need help and guidance in and around Chandigarh can contact the following numbers: president Chollen Chang (9612407663) and general secretary, Woremo Ngullie (8730055867).

targeted groups. Meanwhile, according to the details provided by the department, non iodised salt is banned under the provision of PFA act 1954, and is still enforced in the state. It added that any trader found selling noniodised salt for human consumption is liable for prosecution under the provision of the PFA Act. It also directed the shopkeepers to sell only Tsiesema Christian Revival Church (CRC) held its youth Bible camp from October 18 to 21 on the theme, “will you not revive us again that we may rejoice in you” Psalm iodised salt. Further, it asked the 85:6 at sericulture farm Tsiesema. (CRC Tsiesema) consumer to purchase only iodised salt, store in closed containers, proper place, not near or above fireplace stating that iodised salt should not be stored for more than six months. O n M o n d ay, t h e global iodine deficiency disorders day was observed in Dimapur and Mokokchung, where the stockists and traders were asked to sell only iodised salt.

SRSU conducts sanitation drive

SFS to organise mass social work at common graveyard Kohima: In preparation for the observance of All Souls’ Day, the St. Francis de Sales (SFS) Parish, Kohima Town will carry out a mass social at the common graveyard near BSF Camp on October 27. During the social work, the volunteers will clean the common cemetery, a resting place for hundreds of departed, people of various denominations and tribes. Rev. Fr. Richard Fernandes, parish priest of SFS has requested all the parishioners and the Catholics whose relatives are buried at the cemetery to participate in the annual mass social work. SFS Parish, a community comprising various different tribes, has also invited concerned citizens in the charitable undertaking. Conveyance will be provided at Kezieke bus stand, at 9 am to proceed to the cemetery. All Souls’ Day which is observed across the world on November 2 every year is a day to commemorate the souls of Christians who have died, by having their families and friends gather to pray for them.

Members of SRSU and others at the sanitation drive.

DIMAPUR: Sakipheto Range Students’ Union (SRSU) conducted a mass sanitation drive on October 18 under the theme “God gave us clean, let’s keep it clean”. A press release by SRSU president, Shiluvi Aye and finance secre-

tary, Tonato Rochill stated that, upon notification, all seven sub-ordinate units of the area participated in the mass sanitation drive, including GBs, village councils and concerned citizens of the villages. Village roads, church campuses, government

schools, panchayat halls, public toilets etc were covered during the sanitation drive, the release added. SRSU has appreciated and acknowledged the assistance provided by the people of the area to keep the surrounding clean.

DDGBA meet

D ima pur : D i m a p u r District GBs Association (DDGBA) has convened executive meeting on October 25 at 10 a.m. at its office near Faith Petrol Pump, 5th mile Dimapur. All office bearers, administrative unit presidents and tribal representatives have been asked to attend the meeting. K Y M C

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A view of closed shops at Fancy Bazar during 12-hour Assam Bandh in Guwahati. (PTI)

Guwahati, Oct 23 (PTI): The 12-hour Assam bandh called by 60 organisations against the citizenship bill evoked a widespread response in the state on Tuesday with markets and financial institutions closed. BJP-led Assam government’s alliance partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) extended “moral support” to the bandh. The AGP took out a massive rally to protest against the bill. It was led by party president and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora from Latasil Field to Chandmari area in Guwahati. Bora said the party is not against the bandh as the two protests are opposing a common cause. The bandh brought normal life in the state to a standstill. During the bandh, picketeers burnt tyres on roads across the state to prevent movement of vehicular traffic and blocked rail tracks early morning in a bid to prevent movement of trains, official sources

said.

Tezpur University professor bags INSA Award

Famine fears loom large in Manipur

Guwahati, Oct 23 (PTI): Tezpur University professor Ashis Mukherjee has been awarded the prestigious “Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Teachers Award (2018)” for his consistent and high-level of teaching, and inspiring and mentoring students to take up careers in Science and Technology. Prof Mukherjee is the Dean of Research and Development, the Head and Coordinator of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Nodal Cell for Medical Colleges and Biomedical Research Institutes of northeastern India, a release issued by the University said Tuesday. The award founded by INSA, New Delhi is one of the highest recognition for science and technology teachers in the country. He will be formally conferred the award at the Anniversary General Meeting of the Academy in December 2018.

Shops, markets and financial institutions kept their shutters down, while attendance in offices and educational institutions was thin, the sources said. State-run Assam State Transpor t Cor poration (ASTC) city and long distance buses plied with police escort on Tuesday. Private commercial vehicles, however, kept off the roads as operators claimed that damages to their vehicles during bandhs and riots are not compensated by insurance companies. Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) and 58 other organisations had called the 12-hour bandh from 5 am to protest against the Centre’s bid to pass the bill in winter session of Parliament. The Congress and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) had extended support to the bandh. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was

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IMPHAL, Oct 23: A famine-like situation is looming in Manipur after paddy crop are being attacked by unknown pests across the valley districts. The mass attack by the unknown pests came up after spells of both drought and flood which had already severely affected paddy cultivation across the state this year. With no other option, farmers in parts of Bishnupur district have started destroying their standing paddy crop by burning as no fruitful results came up even after applying various types of pesticides and insecticides. They resorted to burning the already pest attacked crop with a notion to check the spreading of the pests to other unaffected paddy fields, said a distraught farmer from Kumbi village of Bishnupur district. Despite his best efforts to control the pests from the very beginning, the pests spread to adjoining fields, he said. Many other farmers

introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955, to grant Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled religious persecution in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan and entered India before December 31, 2014. The Assam government had on Monday directed all district administrations to ensure that there was no bandh in the state. Deputy commissioners had issued orders that all shops, business establishments and educational institutions remain open, transport facilities ply normally and all government officials should attend to their duties on Tuesday. AGP cabinet colleagues Kesab Mahanta and Phani Bhusan Choudhury were part of the protest rally besides former chief minister Prafulla Kumar Mahanta. Addressing a gathering before the start of the procession, Bora said the rally was called against the bill as it threatened the existence, identity, culture and

language of the indigenous people of the state. “We have already made our stand clear on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Under no circumstances, are we going to support it. We will fight till the end against the bill,” he said. Bora said the party was opposed to the bill as it “violated” the Assam Accord which was the result of a six-year-long Assam agitation from 1979 against illegal migrants when 855 people died for the cause. A team of AGP ministers, MLAs and leaders had recently visited Delhi to meet the members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the bill to put forward the party’s views on it, he added. Finance and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the Gauhati High Court had ruled that calling a bandh was illegal and as such the state-wide bandh could not be allowed and anyone supporting it would be committing contempt of court. The bandh organisers claimed that the response to the bandh is a “public referendum” which rejects the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. “The impact is simply unprecedented. We are thankful to the people of Assam for their complete, spontaneous and peaceful response. Such an exercise can easily be termed as a public referendum rejecting the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill,” KMSS Adviser Akhil Gogoi said at a press conference here.

of the area also resorted to burning the drying up paddy crop with the hope that it will at least be able to save crop in the adjacent fields. The burning of standing paddy crop came up barely a day after state agriculture department launched mobile plant health clinics on Monday after mass pests attack of paddy crop was reported from Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Thoubal districts. State agriculture director Ph Rajendro had flagged off four mobile clinics from its head office in Imphal to help farmers tackle the devastating pests on Monday. Talking to reporters on

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29 Tripura troopers injured in accident Agartala, Oct 23 (IANS): Twenty nine troopers of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) bound for poll-related duties in Chhatisgarh have been injured after their bus fell into a deep gorge, police said here on Tuesday. The bus rolled down into an approximately 250

feet deep gorge at the Baramura hill ranges in Tripura while negotiating a sharp turn. “Around 800 TSR jawans, including the 29 troopers, were headed to Agartala in different vehicles to board a Chhatisgarhbound train

“All the 29 injured, including three critical ones, have been shifted to the (government-run) Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital here for treatment,” the police officer said. Two of the three critically wounded were being referred to Kolkata on Tues-

day for better treatment. Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb along with others have visited the hospital where the troopers were rushed to. The 90-seat Chhattisgarh assembly elections would be held in two phases on November 12 and 20.

the occasion, the minister expressed apprehension of witnessing a famine-like situation in the state. The four mobile plant health clinics, which were sent to Imphal West, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Imphal East, were equipped with pumps and pesticides. It may be mentioned here that the state experienced flood at the initial stage of paddy plantation which was followed by a spell of drought like situation with no rain in August and September months. With fields almost dried up and paddy plants started dying, the state government even formed committees to combat the situation.

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Agartala/Aizawl, Oct 23 (IANS): Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and other state BJP leaders would campaign for the party in the November 28 Assembly polls in Congress ruled Mizoram, a party official said here on Tuesday. “The Chief Minister left for Mizoram on Tuesday while Social Welfare Minister Santana Chakma and party legislator Shambhu Lal Chakma and party General Secretary Pratima Bhowmik are already camping in the poll bound state,” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman Nabendu Bhattacharjee told the media. He said that Deb (also the BJP’s Tripura Pradesh President) and other state leaders would address election rallies and party workers’ meet in Mizoram. Bhattacharjee said: “Tripura Chief Minister is the star attraction for the party in the ongoing election campaign in the Congress ruled state as under his leadership the BJP crushed the Left rule in Tripura after 25 consecutive years.” At least five of the 40 Assembly constituencies in

Biplab Kumar Deb Mizoram share borders with Tripura, which has a 109 km border with the Christiandominated state. BJP President Amit Shah, who kicked-off the election campaign in Mizoram last week, announced the party would field candidates in all the 40 Assembly seats of the state. BJP leaders in Mizoram have been asserting that they would make all-out efforts to remove the Congress from power in the state to “paint the northeast with the saffron colour”. Mizoram is the only state ruled by the Congress in the region. The BJP is making intensive efforts to win the Christian-dominated state, after having formed

governments on its own or by forming alliances in the remaining six northeastern states, excluding Sikkim. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress suffered a major setback after state Home Minister and senior party leader R. Lalzirliana and three sitting legislators, Lalrinliana Sailo, Buddha Dhan Chakma, both former ministers, and Hmingdailova Khiangte resigned from the party. While, Lalzirliana and Sailo joined the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and Chakma joined the BJP, Khiangte is yet to announce his future course of action. With these resignations, the Congress’ strength in the 40-member house came down to 30, while the MNF has six lawmakers. Four seats are vacant after the resignations of four Congress MLAs. Both the Congress and the main opposition MNF led by party President and former Chief Minister Zoramthanga have already begun their election campaign. MNF is a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA).

Action will be taken if Gale found Five tourists killed in Sikkim road guilty of sexual abuse: CCBI Correspondent

Shillong, Oct 23: The Congregation of Christian Brothers in India (CCBI), a worldwide religious community within the Catholic Church, on Tuesday said that appropriate action will be taken against Brother Francis Gale if he is found guilty of sexual abuse. Mary Therese Kurkalang, from the state capital Shillong, on Friday took to the social media #MeToo campaign, accusing two Catholic brothers, Francis Gale of the Christian Brothers and Br Muscat of Don Bosco, of sexually abusing her since she was five. “We are committed to a just and fair hearing to both the complainant and the alleged abuser, through a formal process as laid out in our Protection Policy - ‘Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults’,” Br. J. Johnson of Society Protection Officer Profes-

sional Ethics Commission, CCBI, said. In an e-mailed communiqué, Johnson said, “the policy looks into all cases of abuse, past and present, so as to ascertain with compassion the truth and support the survivor towards achieving a peaceful closure while taking appropriate action against the alleged abuser if found guilty.” “Accordingly, due procedure will be initiated as laid out in our said Policy to take this serious allegation forward towards arriving at the truth and assisting the survivor with necessary help to attain due closure. Even as these internal processes are carried out, we stand committed to cooperating with the agencies of the law,” the communiqué added. Johnson said the Christian Brothers stand in solidarity with and in support of any survivor of sexual abuse.

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Gan g to k , O c t 2 3 (PTI): Five tourists from West Bengal died and three others sustained critical injuries after a vehicle carrying them plunged into a 100m-deep gorge near Reshi in West Sikkim, a police officer said. The tourists - residents of North 24 Parganas district in Bengal - were on their way to Gangtok from Pelling in a hired car when the accident occurred around 10pm on Monday, he said. The names and identities of the victims were being investigated at the moment, but it seems they were members of one family, the officer said. “Two of the five tourists killed in the accident are women. The three injured, including the driver, have been admitted at Namchi District Hospital,” he said, adding that the district administration officials have reached the accident site to monitor the situation.

Guwahati, Oct 23 (PTI): Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Tuesday said it has joined hands with National Skill Development Corporation to support 10 automotive laboratories across the country. The company plans to support 10 learning centres under NSDC for skill development of the youths, keeping major focus on East India. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for the automotive laboratories, an official release said. “Honda’s efforts will be in the direction of providing relevant tools and equipments to these labs at Kolkata, Guwahati, Ranchi, Patna, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Vijayawada, Dehradun, Varanasi and Cuttack,” it added. Authentic platform will be built by Honda for students practising trade specific skills on various aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair, the statement said. The company claimed that this tie-up is expected to benefit at least 1,200 young students by next year.

Indo-German sponsored project launched in Mnp

Manipur CM N Biren Singh launching the ‘Community based sustainable forest management for water resources conservation’ in Imphal on Tuesday. Tamenglong districts. Community based forest management projects have been started at local levels and the government has also started providing alternative livelihood to those farmers who had earlier engaged in jhum cultivations and illegal poppy plantation in hill areas, he added. Asserting that climate change is a reality which adversely affects development, Singh said that it impacts on natural resources, economic activities, food security, health and physical infrastructure. Climate adaptation measures are of

vital importance for the protection of rural livelihoods and for ensuring sustainable development, he added. The chief minister called for ensuring proper management of forest and water resources by conserving and developing catchment areas, soil and moisture conservation measures, rejuvenating the wildlife habitat and biodiversity and creating livelihood opportunities. State forest and environment minister Th Shyamkumar and top ranking officials of the state forest department attended the launching function.

108 films from 52 nations to be screened in 2nd GIFF

65-year-old arrested for raping a 4-year-old

Guwahati, Oct 23 (PTI): As many as 108 acclaimed films from over 50 countries will be screened in the second edition of the Guwahati International Film Festival, which will begin on October 25. The seven-day film extravaganza is likely to see participation of about 45 foreign delegates, including eight Ambassadors, and nearly 5,000 domestic movie buffs. “We are ready with all our preparations. In total, 108 films from 52 countries will be screened in this festival. We hope, this will be more successful than the last year’s edition,” 2nd Guwahati International Film Festival (GIFF) 2018 Artistic Director Rahul Jain told PTI here. Nearly 35 film person-

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IMPHAL, Oct 23: Community Based Sustainable Forest Management for Water Resources Conservation, a project sponsored by Indo-German (KFW) Financial Cooperation, aimed at regenerating 21,800 hectares of degraded forest in Manipur was launched on Tuesday. State chief minister N Biren Singh launched project at the function held in Imphal’s Hotel Sangai Continental. After launching the project, Singh said that the successful implementa-

alities from abroad will take part with their flicks, while Ambassadors from Lithuania, Myanmar, Argentina, Latvia, Estonia, Serbia, Singapore and Malaysia are likely to be present, he added. “In terms of delegates, over 3,800 have so far have registered. In the next two days, we hope to touch the figure of 5,000,” Jain said. The Assam Government-owned Jyoti Chitraban (Film Studio) Society is the organiser of the festival, which will be held from October 25 to 31, in association with Dr Bhupen Hazarika Regional Government Film and Television Institute. Eminent filmmakers Buddhadeb Dasgupta and Shaji N Karun will be the chief guests during opening

tion of the project would protect the existing forest areas in collaboration with local people to regenerate 21,800 hectares of degraded forest. “When the project is implemented it would promote livelihood activities, improve wildlife habitat and also generate employment opportunities to the local people,” he said. The chief minister said that the government has put in an effort to increase the “Protected Area Network” by 92 sq km by declaring eight new community reserves in Senapati and

and closing ceremonies of the festival respectively. The 2nd GIFF will begin with streaming of the National Award winning Director Jahnu Barua’s yet-to-be released Assamese film ‘Broken Window’ (Bhoga Khirikee), while ‘Black Crow’ (Siyah Karga) by Turkish Director Muhammet Tayfur Aydin will be the closing film. Jain informed that this year ASEAN will be the focus region instead of having any focus country. “We will have 14 films from 10 countries of the ASEAN region. This will be a new experience as usually we have focus country in any such international festival,” he added. Some of the films from the South East Asian nations will be ‘In the Life of

Music’ by Caylee So and Sok Visal, ‘Woman of the Weeping River’ by Sheron Dayoc, ‘The Seen and Unseen’ by Kamila Andini, ‘Father and Son’ by Luong Dinh Dung, ‘Poppy Goes to Hollywood’ by Sok Visal and ‘Smaller and Smaller Circles’ by Raya Martin and ‘Mudras Calling’ by Christina Kyi. Apart from the ASEAN, films from the US, the UK, Spain, France, Argentina, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Israel, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Bangladesh, Qatar, Portugal, Sweden, China, Germany, Denmark, Georgia, Serbia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Albania, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Peru, Czech Republic, Mexico, Iceland and Denmark will also be screened.

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No.NEZCC/P-81/2018-19/ : The North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur will be organizing Painting Workshop for Painters/Artistes from Nagaland from 29th to 31st Oct’ 2018 at the Office Complex from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM on the Life and Philosophy of Gandhiji commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Interested Painter/Artistes may avail the form NEZCC Office during office hours (10:00 AM - 04:00 PM). The total number of participants is only for 15 members on first come first basis. The last date for submission of form is on or before 27th October’ 2018. The participants are to bring their own canvas (size 4’x3’), colour, brushes, dish/bowl as per their requirement and for which NEZCC will pay a lumpsum of Rs 5,000/- only to participants. The participants will be paid an honorarium of Rs 1,000/- per day. Food & accommodation will be provided by NEZCC at its dormitory for outstation participants. Contact Nos: 9436061198/9436600410 Director, NEZCC DC-1775

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No.35458 : C/N Lomchuchingmak S/o : W. Chume Chang Village : Tuensang village PO/PS : Tuensang District : Tuensang, Nagaland Sub : FINAL CALLING NOTICE Whereas No. 35458 C/N Lomchuchingmak s/o W. Chume Chang of Tuensang village PO/PS-Tuensang District-Tuensang was found absent from bonafide government duty with effect from 21.08.18. Which is a gross violation of the force discipline and devotion to duty. That Calling Notice was issued vide No.3NAP (RO-27)201819/1244 dated 07.09.18 and No.3NAP (RO-27)2018-19/1368 dated 01.10.18 but failed to report back for duty till date. Therefore, you are once again directed to report back within 7 (Seven) days from the date of publication of this Final Calling Notice failing which stern disciplinary action will be initiated against you.

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Agartala, Oct 23 (PTI): A 65-year-old was arrested for allegedly raping a 4 year old child in North Tripura district, police said on Tuesday. District superintendent of police Bhanupada Chakraborty said that the man had lured the child at Kameswar village by promising to give her chocolate and then raped her on Monday.. The victims mother filed an FIR at Dharmanagar police station on the same day and the perpetrator was arrested immediately. A local court on Tuesday remanded him police custody for three days. The SP said the man was charged under the POCSO Act.

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Konyak Students' Union FELICITATION The Konyak Students' Union with immense pride felicitates the following individuals for bringing laurels to the Konyak Community through their achievements in various fields. 1. Names of the successful candidates of the recently declared NPSC result 2018. i) Mr. Khenpa Konyak, S/o Shri. Manpea Konyak of Chenwetnyu village to the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC) ii) Mr. Awang Konyak, S/o Shri. Hongpe Konyak of Monyakshu Village to the post of Secretariat Assistant (SA) iii) Mr. Samuel Konyak, S/o Shri. Panglen Konyak of Changlangshu Village to the post of Secretariat Assistant (SA) iv) Mr. Yongyo Konyak, S/o Lt. Lowming Konyak of Wakching Village to the post of Labour Inspector. 2. Mr. Zenwang Konyak (Young Scientist), S/o Shri. Thomwang Konyak of Nangtan Village who have achieved various National Awards such as, Best Project of Northeast at Techniche IIT Guwahati 2018 for project Gyno Tox, Top 5 at Techexpo IIT Guwahati for invention of Tea leaves Cutting Machine, among young 200 scientists across India etc. 3. Miss Ngapyuh Konyak, D/o Lt. Khojun Konyak of Yuching Village for securing Top Sixteen at B.Ed result 2018 from College of Teachers' Education Mokokchung. 4. Miss C. Denli Konyak, D/o Shri. Chingten of Kongan Village, Women's Singles runner up and Women's Double runner up at 23rd Inter Districts and Nagaland Open TT Championship Kohima. (Mr. BUMANG PHAIBA) President

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Vol. XXVIII NO. 318 Dimapur, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Train tragedy

n the aftermath of the horrific tragedy in Amritsar when a fast moving train mowed down Dussehra revelers who had gathered to witness the burning of the effigy of Ravan that left 61 dead and many other seriously injured, the railways or the central government on one side and the relatives of victims and the state government on the other side, have taken a divergent views. The train had ploughed through a crowd on a rail track watching a Ravan effigy being burnt, killing 61 people on the spot and injuring many others. While the central railways has washed off its hands on the matter under the plea that the train was only moving along a rail track over which revelers had no business to station themselves and that they were not informed about the programme. The public have rejected the explanation of the driver who claimed he tried to apply brakes and honked but to no avail and could not stop because some crowd were already pelting stones at the train. The driver has put out the plea to indicate that he had sped ahead to prevent train passengers from being hurt by the enraged crowd. Many eyewitness accounts testified that the driver of the train did not even slow down, leave alone attempt to stop the train. A Prominent eyewitness, municipal councilor Shailender Shally also rejected the allegation by the driver that irate public began pelting stones at the train. Shally said he was at the spot when the train mowed people standing on the tracks while watching the burning of the effigy of Ravan. He said no one was even able to think anything but search for the relatives who were missing after the train ploughed through the crowd. Who was telling what and who was lying or not does not hide the fact that the people were in the wrong place and the wrong time. Now the only thing left to ascertain is whether the local authorities had taken precaution to ensure that the onlookers were prevented from encroaching to the railway track. The conflicting accounts between the driver of the train and the public will continue to be rancorous but the main issue is about those who were responsible for the not doing enough to prevent the tragedy. A probe will have to ascertain what was the role of the railways, the local administration and the event managers of the programme. The railways cannot shirk off its responsibility and it was like rubbing salt to injury when the railways seemed more than eager to disclaim responsibility and declare there would be no probe. How can a responsible government allow its branch to act in such a cavalier manner? The Punjab government has done well in announcing ex- gratia as well as ordering a high level probe. The railways should also commit itself to help the probe if it is really convinced that none of its staff-from the station master, driver to gateman-were in any way culpable. The tragedy also exposes once again the inherent weakness and failures of the railway system which needs an urgent rehaul.

DailyDevotion Nothing of the Old Life! If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Corinthians 5:17 Our Lord never tolerates our prejudices— He is directly opposed to them and puts them to death. We tend to think that God has some special interest in our particular prejudices, and are very sure that He will never deal with us as He has to deal with others. We even say to ourselves, “God has to deal with other people in a very strict way, but of course He knows that my prejudices are all right.” But we must learn that God accepts nothing of the old life! Instead of being on the side of our prejudices, He is deliberately removing them from us. It is part of our moral education to see our prejudices put to death by His providence, and to watch how He does it. God pays no respect to anything we bring to Him. There is only one thing God wants of us, and that is our unconditional surrender. When we are born again, the Holy Spirit begins to work His new creation in us, and there will come a time when there is nothing remaining of the old life. Our old gloomy outlook disappears, as does our old attitude toward things, and “all things are of God” (2 Corinthians 5:18). How are we going to get a life that has no lust, no self-interest, and is not sensitive to the ridicule of others? How will we have the type of love that “is kind…is not provoked, [and] thinks no evil”? (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). The only way is by allowing nothing of the old life to remain, and by having only simple, perfect trust in God— such a trust that we no longer want God’s blessings, but only want God Himself. Have we come to the point where God can withdraw His blessings from us without our trust in Him being affected? Once we truly see God at work, we will never be concerned again about the things that happen, because we are actually trusting in our Father in heaven, whom the world cannot see.

Quotes

A friend is what the heart needs all the time. ~ Henry Van Dyke

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

1. After doing a strenuous and commendable job, you relish by looking at what you have done. The imaginations of the good deed executed can enliven and invigorate you when you are extremely fatigued. We feel good when we are appreciated. However, we shouldn’t ardently anticipate or solicit appreciation. We talk about the importance of acknowledging, encouraging and supporting someone when something good is done. So, when critics critique on a work, many vent rage at them and say they shouldn’t be pessimistic. They argue that instead of critiquing, we should appreciate and encourage. This is a critique on the critics. This is a negative critique. I’m not arguing that we shouldn’t appreciate, but always demonizing the critics is a bad critique. Critiques are helpful in many ways. Of course, all critiques are not good. As critiquing is crucial, if you disagree with me, you can critique me on my critiques and rebut me. 2. I strongly believe that a good critic contributes a lot to the society. He can sharpen and augment the lives of those whom he critiques. In the early stage of writing articles and publishing in the newspapers, I intensely realized the value of critique. In the past, as I read some articles, I realized that many disapproved rejoinder and took it very negatively. The term paper-war is often misused and misinterpreted. Correctly understood, it’s not really paper war, it’s sharing of ideas and knowledge. Rejoinder should not be utterly dismissed as petty. I actually expected rejoinder(s) to my articles, but unfortunately there was none. An individual and even society grow and progress when good critiques are given. In the developed world, critiques on articles and books are very common. That’s how they become more critical and sharp in their thoughts and analysis. In the article entitled, negative critiques, I’m writing about the goodness of critique. Now, let me point out the negative critique. Those who critique are often deemed as anti-people – anti- government, anti-national, anti-state, anti-organization, anti-Church, etc. The critics are criticized for critiquing. It’s a critique on the critics. It’s a negative one. Everyone is a critic in one way or the other. The difference lies in the quality of critiquing. Critiquing any organized institution

does not of course qualify you as a good critic, there are obstructive critics. 3. There is a saying that a critic will always remain a critic. While knowing the fact that there is value in critiquing and critics can do wonderful job, it’s important to know the negative side of it. Some critics always critique in everything, good or bad. And, startlingly, they don’t critique for good, they simply critique. They don’t have the heart for transformation and reformation. They can be called master-faultfinders, not critics for change. I consider them as bad critics because they always end up critiquing; they don’t share ideas for ‘solution’ – what can be done or what should be done is never espoused. These critics always talk about problems, and that is their problem. Such critique is not constructive. Therefore, it is negative. 4. For certain matters, various sources of information exist. In some cases, it’s hard to arrive at one conclusive conclusion. Folk stories are one best example. As stories were passed from one generation to another generation through oral tradition, the possibility of having different version is obvious. Interestingly, in the naga society, almost every anecdote has different versions, narrated by different villagers. Thus, it’s hard to collectively write stories consensually. Just to write one story, it must be heard from all the villages which have that similar story. It becomes practically difficult. It can be argued that this can be done, but to decide which one is the true one is virtually impossible. Once, a researcher wrote about a particular history and what transpired after that was appalling. Many critics arose – they critiqued his writings intensely. He was censured badly for his version of history was different from others. Let me not call this an awful critique, but it’s not a very good one. To me it’s not an intellectual critique. Instead of accusing him, all those who claim that their versions of stories are true, they could write and even counter the existing ones. Counter view is not to be sidelined; it is not a negative critique. But, just because a history written by someone is not identical to the one you know, if you intensely critique it, it’s a negative one. 5. At times, on social media, we come across words of appre-

ciation and felicitation. Once, I learned that a man was criticized for appreciating someone who cleared a competitive exam. The reason for critiquing and disparaging him is simple: he failed to appreciate others who cleared such exam in the past. To me, this is ludicrous. Our understanding of fair and unfair at times goes wrong. His failure to appreciate someone in the past should not prevent him from appreciating others now and in the future. The critics may say he’s not just, but thwarting him is very unjust. This kind of critique is very common today. It’s a negative critique. Of course, if deliberate favoritism and discrimination is involved, it’s a different matter. But, the critique that you can’t do good now because you didn’t do it in the past is irrational. 6. Finally, when something unpleasant or bad happens in an individual’s life or family, at times it may not be very unreasonable to speak against someone for not advising, guiding and molding his/her life. But, there is unhealthy critique in such circumstances. Everybody has choices in life. Good and responsible people do teach their family members, relatives and friends. However, such teaching doesn’t guarantee that those taught will definitely change and become good people. There are always high possibilities that they go wrong and do bad things. When they act wrongly, it is often critiqued that those good and responsible people do not teach or say anything to them. Of course, certain good people can be held responsible for certain bad outcome in people’s life. But, without even having any evidence that they didn’t do anything to make those people good, if you critique them and say they are responsible, you are wrong. It is a negative critique. If you always follow the idea that when bad things happen, the responsible persons must be blamed or accused, you may even blame Jesus for the evil act of Judas. These critiques on critiques can be critiqued. I have not perfected on critiquing. I have just written to uncover the goodness of critique and also the negative side of it. If you think my critiques are negative, you can give your critiques, for I don’t believe that critiquing a critic is absolutely wrong. Liba Hopeson

Female voters, male winners: A paradox in poll-going Mizoram

qual participation of men and women is not only a prerequisite for justice and democracy, it is an inevitable condition for harmonious human existence as well. The integration of women into the talent pool becomes a must. There is no denying the fact that greater participation of women in the political process would be a pre-condition for their economic and social emancipation. Women’s participation in politics can facilitate democracy, not only because it improves their civil rights and helps them speak out their interests, but also because powerful women tend to make different policy choices from their male counterparts, which are beneficial to the local distribution of public resources and the development. It is perplexing to witness the parochial and discriminatory approach of the political class on issues of representation. While on one hand they appear to uphold the banner of inclusive representation based on criteria like caste or region, on the other hand they display a conspicuous apathy to women’s representation. The cause of concern is under-representation of women in political field and decision making the gaps between women and men on political empowerment remain wide: The declining electoral success of Kerala’s female MLAs does not represent their emancipation and, instead, appears to indicate hardening resistance to their social presence Paradoxically, The states of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu, and Puducherry also reported higher turnouts among women than men in the 2013 Vidhan Sabha elections (Election Commission, 2013). This enthusiastic participation in elections does not ostensibly translate into proportionate electoral power for women and only a few of them assume the reins of power. As per 2014 electoral list, in some of the states like

Arunachal Pradesh, female electorate exceeds men i.e, 50.1%, Kerala (51.9%), Manipur (51.0%), Meghalaya (50.4%), Goa (50.1%), Puducherry (52.0%) and Daman & Dui (50.5%) but in these states the percentage of female M.L.A.s is much less i.e. 3.3%, 5.5%, 3.3%, 6.66%, 5.0%, and 13.33% respectively. We can witness Mizo women moving with a sense of freedom on the streets of Aizawl; wearing stylish clothes, speaking confidently, riding scooters and outshining men in academics and entrepreneurship, but no space for them in politics, which still remains a fief of men. In the electoral rolls of 2013, 2014 and 2018, the number of female electors outnumbered the males, the latest being 1,051 women electors to 1000 men. Mizoram has zero per cent female Members of Assembly. This proves that patriarchy runs deep in hill State Mizoram despite the fact that this state has more female voters i.e. 3.93 lakhs (51.2%) as per 2018 electoral list. The real problem lies in the social fabric that does not encourage women to participate in politics. Other reason are (i) the nature of the electoral system (ii) the nature and processes of political parties (iii) women’s lower levels of education and socio-economic status (iv) traditions and beliefs about the role of women in society, and the burden of combining work and family responsibilities. Political parties should come forward to increase women representatives. The absence of critical mass of women representatives has pushed women to the fringes in power sharing and has adverse impacts on their overall political status. Gender stereotypes which perceive women as weak representatives should be changes through awareness and education. Efforts need to be taken to enhance the participation of women in governance in large numbers. Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha NU Lumami

Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned ? (Proverbs 6:27)

re you shocked to see the HIV rate of Nagaland as one of the highest in the country? We have learned that HIV can be spread through shared needles, homosexuals, promiscuous sex. Nagaland being the third highest rate in HIV shows that we need to deal with this issue and now. Dr. Vinito Chishi of Nagaland State Consultant on NLF on Aids reported that 90 % of HIV in Nagaland is transmitted by sexual intercourse, followed by 6 % transmitted from mother to child. There is a lot of promiscuity going on. It is an immoral, wanton lifestyle of Nagas that we are seeing. We are also seeing the consequences of it. Do we not fear God as a nation or as individuals or as a church? News reports that 73 % of infected people are between 25 and 40. Who are the others? Nagaland Post reports in October, 2018,that there are over 20,000 people infected who have been tested. What about those who are not tested? We cannot always go by heresy but we hear and see top politicians and top bureaucrats involved in illicit sex and sometimes with girls that are so young. We have seen videos in social Medias of our ministers and MLAs fooling around with girls other than their wives. Quite a few of our rich people have mistresses or have taken a new wife or even travel with girls who are not their wives. Maybe there are unofficial escort services? Are these not adultery? We are finding out that events like Hornbill Festivals

are a big contribution to this adulterous activity. If parent figures are such examples, young people will no qualms in following the seniors. Is there not a righteous man that is going to stand and point a finger like Prophet Nathan did to King David when he committed sin with Bathsheba? Please stop these sinful actions! Do the public just sit back and pretend that nothing happened? Do churches and church leaders look the other way? There is no doubt that girls are also looking for easy money. But it is the girls that get the brunt in the end. The girls end up with a pregnancy. And the worse is that to hide the shame they go through the route of abortion or take the pill to end the pregnancy. Some bleed to death with the pills. A few approach crisis pregnancy centres. Thank God some babies are saved. Did you notice what Jesus said to the adulterous woman caught in the act? He said go and sin no more. He didn’t say to carry on with the lifestyle. Is our society, barring some righteous souls, just obsessed with an adulterous lifestyle? Are pastors not educating or preaching that extramarital affairs are just wrong. For married people, is there not sanctity of marriage? Those who took marriage vows before many witnesses and are having other sexual partners, did you not take a vow to be faithful to your married partner? If our educated and well to do people at the top live in such licentious lifestyles, will the younger generation see any difference? Don’t you know

that the young girl you took advantage of is somebody’s daughter? Or that her life would be ruined? Isn’t it such a sad story when we hear that one partner finds out the other partner has AIDS only after the marriage? Many are passing on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) such as herpes, Chlamydia, HPV, HIV/ AIDS after having had sex with multiple partners. We know of Naga prostitutes working in the nearby Assam and in the bigger cities. Do they care about HIV? Reliable NGO workers have said these Naga girls don’t even go for medical checkups. Thousands have died with this dreadful disease already. Some children have lost both parents to AIDS and are now at the mercy of relatives or friends. We hear and read many sad stories. Will our churches take some firm actions? Didn’t apostle Paul reprimand the Corinthian church and took some stern action? Do we fear the opinions of men rather than fear God? What if we carry on as usual? Due to previous promiscuous sexual lifestyle, there are so many divorces and marriage breakups today because there are consequences to our actions. Western Medias have promoted all the wrong ideas and generally it is the celebrities who have filled the world with their muck. Men, read Proverbs 6 and 7 and study it. It is sad to say but India is now following the general view of nations around the world. The Supreme Court has just overturned its earlier judgment and decriminalized

Homosexuals. The Bible is very clear on its stand on the homosexual issue and it is not going to change. Mankind can bring up all kinds of reasons and theories but they are just looking for an excuse to justify their sin. Jesus spoke about a sinful and adulterous generation in Mark 8 when He comes again. We are guilty and need to repent and turned around quickly as a nation. The Bible says that the blood of Jesus made peace between God and man as you come to Jesus. But you jeopardize the peace by your sinful actions. Jesus still warned after His resurrection in Revelation 22:14,15 “Blessed arethey that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, (fornicator) and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie”. We cannot take salvation for granted. Do you want your name blotted out of the book of life? Revelation 3:5 says “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels”. Adultery is a moment of pleasure and a lifetime of pain. Proverbs 6:32 & 33 says “ But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

be wiped away”. And lastly are we as parents teaching the right morals to our children as they grow up? Are we putting Godly values in their hearts? Are we doing our best to raise them up in bringing up in Christian values? Each church, each community need to take

measures both physically and spiritually or the curse of the Egyptians will destroy us from within. We see the writing on the wall and it is time to get on our knees and repent. Pastor Tepu Angami, media cell of Citizen Believers Movement

Reader’s Post

Microcosm and macrocosm Sir,

In this world of ours and in this life of ours we encounter conflict; there is always the question of me and the other, us Vs them. Why does this scenario arise. Let me be brutally frank- it is because humans as a species and race are selfish. And selfish to the core. There is always the question of ‘me’ in the picture. Indeed sometimes we are godlike and we become more than angels and we indeed sacrifice our self interest. But, at the core we are self- seeking. That is why, I believe we should accept this basic truth and take it from there. Indeed one may not agree with what I just stated, however, the debate can take place in forums. Take it from there, I have stated. What do I mean you might ask? Well I mean we can go about our human business from there, I mean to say. Let us take it from the microcosm. At the outset, everyone is concerned about one’s own self. In that condition the one next to us is the adversary. May the one next to us be our friend or blood brother or sister. Then from the context of the family, the neighbour becomes the adversary. Then in the context of the locality the other locality becomes the other. Then in the context of the city, the other city, and so on and so forth. Therefore, in my analysis the only formula for the human race to unite as one is to find a common adversary. And for that we have only to give a cursory glance to our daily papers. Disease is our enemy, hunger is our enemy, poverty is our enemy, and the list goes on. Indeed we have to be practical in our fight against common enemies. We must realise that it is in our own selfish self interest to beat our selfishness. For, at the end of the day, we sink or swim, but together, for we are together! Edward Lotha newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Cong, CPI-M blame Modi for CBI mess tional Investigation Agency (NIA) “These agencies are being used as captive puppets in converting them to dirty tricks department of the BJP,” added Surjewala.

Randeep Singh Surjewala.

Sitaram Yechury (File)

the CBI has also named Samant Kumar Goel, Special Director of India’s external intelligence agency RAW. Surjewala said “habitual and perpetual misuse” of CBI by Modi and Amit Shah in fixing political opponents and illegal intervention to tamper with fair investigation of serious criminal cases has landed the CBI in an unfathomable mess, eroding its independence and credibility. “The entire nation is looking for a fair, impartial and independent investigation of the serious charges of corruption involving senior-most officers of CBI and RAW,” he said. Surjewala said it was also required to investigate as to who in the current

political dispensation was involved in the entire saga and is attempting to shield the accused involved in the matter. Citing Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan getting a clean chit in the Vyapam Scam as well as the escape of fraudsters Nirav Modi Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya out of the country, the Congress alleged the Modi government was influencing the CBI. The Congress accused Modi of “systematically demolishing” the independent architecture of all premier agencies including CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Na-

Sena slams Modi for his tours

Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI): Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Shiv Sena said on Tuesday that he has “broken all previous records” of going on international tours, and asked what has the nation gained out of it. Taking a dim view of India’s defence deals with France and Russia, the Uddhav Thackerayled party claimed that US President Donald Trump was “threatening” India with trade sanctions, if Delhi does not agree to F-16 fighter jets deal. The Sena, in an editorial in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, took a swipe at Modi, saying he is a “reincarnation of Lord Vishnu which is probably why he has been travelling across the world to give a darshan to his devotees”. Though Sena is part of the ruling BJP-led alliance at the Centre and in Maharashtra, the two parties have had strained ties ever since the BJP decided to go it alone in the 2014 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Asked about comments made in the ‘Saamana’ editorial, Mumbai BJP

Drug regulator issues notice to Amazon, Flipkart

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): E-commerce giants -Amazon and Flipkarthave been issued notices by the country’s drug regulator DCGI for allegedly selling “spurious and adulterated” cosmetics including imported brands, and have been warned of penal actions in case of failing to respond within 10 days. The notice from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) follows raids by drug inspectors at various locations across the country on October 5-6, during which they found that some indigenously manufactured cosmetics without valid manufacturing licence and having ingredients imported without necessary registration certificates were being sold on the e-commerce platforms. The law provides for penal actions ranging from monetary fine to imprisonment for sale of such “unapproved” products. When contacted, an Amazon India spokesperson told PTI the company takes strict action against sellers of “illegal or fake products” as and when such incidents are reported to it. K Y M C

Uddhav Thackeray (File)

spokesperson Niranjan Shetty said his party does not react to observations made in the mouthpiece of any political party. The Sena said there are several countries with which India does not have good relations. “May be the PM goes on foreign tours to improve them,” it said adding crores of rupees have been spent on his visit. “What did India gain in return?” “First the Rafale jet deal was signed with France in which allegations of corruption have sprung up. Then, America objected to India signing a deal with Russia for its S-400 air defence missile system. When India signed the deal, America (now) wants India to buy F-16 fighter jets to placate itself after

the India-Russia pact,” the Sena said. It alleged that America is “threatening” India with the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions for signing the deal for the Russian S-400 air defence system. It said the US has already sold F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, so the neighbouring country has all the “secret details” of the aircraft, yet the Trump administration wants to sell them to India. “The day there is peace between India and Pakistan, several countries with large economies will be forced to beg for money, so they do not want peace. These nations always want instability in Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India,” the editorial in the Marathi daily said. He said India’s neighbours are also “not friends from heart”, it said. “Even Nepal, which is known to be a Hindu country, is dancing to the tunes of China and Pakistan. So, the question is what did India gain by spending... on Modi’s foreign tours,” the Sena said.

PM’s handpicked CBI officer ‘caught red-handed’ Meanwhile CPI-M on Tuesday blamed Modi governments bid to undermine the Indias democratic foundations for the CBIs “internal war” and alleged that Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana -- who has been booked for alleged corruption -- was pushed into the agency to subvert investigations against BJP leaders. Taking to twitter, Communist Party of IndiaMarxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said Asthana “patronised by the BJP and handpicked by Modi”, was pushed into our premier investigation agency despite opposition to his entry only to subvert ongoing investigations and stop all cases against BJP leaders. “If this official (Asthana) is now caught ‘fab-

ricating’ documents and taking bribes, should his political patrons in BJP not be asked tough questions too?” Yechury asked. Observing that a number of “compromised officials with dubious records” have been inducted into top agencies under the Modi regime, Yechury said the role of top BJP leadership in “damaging and destroying” the country’s institutions was unparalleled in India’s history. “That is not just due to poor governance. But it is due to malafide intention to target political opposition and save their own under investigation,” he said. “That the CBI is particularly under the spotlight should not surprise us. “After all, it was the agency investigating the Bharatiya Janata Party President (Amit Shah) for a very serious charge. No prizes for guessing how and why his name was ‘cleared’ under a dark cloud,” said Yechury referring to Shah who was indicted for murder and arrested in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case in July 2010.

Raman Singh files nomination for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls Rajnandgaon, Oct 23 (PTI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, who is seeking his fourth consecutive term, Tuesday filed his nomination papers from Rajnandgaon Assembly constituency for the next month’s state polls. Accompanied by his wife Veena Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, party in-charge for Chhattisgarh Anil Jain and several other leaders and party workers, Raman Singh reached the district collectorate to file his papers. Singh’s son and MP from Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat Abhishek Singh was also present. During the filing of nomination, Singh touched the feet of Adityanath and took his blessings. The two-time MLA from Rajanandgaon constituency, Singh is seeking third consecutive victory from the seat.

Raman Singh (File)

In 2004, he was an MLA from Dongargaon assembly constituency in Rajnandgaon district. Congress has fielded Karuna Shukla, niece of former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee against Singh from Rajnandgaon. Ahead of filing nominations, Singh told reporters, “I have full faith on the strength of party workers and booth-level workers. The BJP has dedicated this election to Atal ji and each party worker

has vowed to form the government for the fourth consecutive term with a thumping majority in the state”. When asked about Shukla contesting against him, Singh said, “They (Congress) did not get any local candidate...” Tuesday is the last day of filing of nominations for the first phase of state assembly polls to be held on November 12. Candidates from BJP, Congress and other parties also filed their nominations for the 18 seats spread across eight Naxalaffected districts of Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma, Kondagaon, Kanker, Narayanpur and Rajnandgaon, which will go to polls in the first phase. Chhattisgarh has 90member Assembly and the polls are being held in two phases i.e. on November 12 and 20. The votes will be counted on December 11.

Nun rape case: Everything has collapsed OMC to help cyclone under BJP-led regime: C Naidu Post-mortem affected people in Odisha done on witness

V i sa k h apat na m , Oct 23 (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu Tuesday said “everything has collapsed” in the country under the BJP-led regime at the Centre. Talking to reporters here, Naidu also targeted the government over the feud between Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Alok Verma and his deputy Rakesh Asthana, which turned murkier with the arrest of a deputy SP in the Special Investigation Team headed by Asthana over bribery charges. “We have a dedicated solar policy but the government, they messed up everything. It is a dire situation. They are messing (up) everything,” the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief said. “Today, you see (the) CBI also, they are messing (up things). All institutions you see, everything has collapsed. Never visualised all these things,” Naidu added. The former ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA),

Chandrababu Naidu (File)

Naidu also demanded the abolition of Rs 500 and Rs 2000 denomination currency notes to curb corruption. “Why are we having Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 (notes)? If all your money (can be accessed) through an app, why should you pay (using cash). Abolish (Rs) 500 and (Rs) 2,000 (currency notes). Then corruption will go,” he said. Listing the “follies” of the BJP-led government at the Centre, Naidu said, “Democracy is at stake. Secularism is in danger. Economy has collapsed and institutions (have been) destroyed. Even the Centre-state relations (have) deteriorated,” he said.

Hoshiarpur, Oct 23 (PTI): A four-member board on Tuesday conducted an in-camera post-mortem of Father Kuriakose Kattuthara, a key witness in the Kerala nun rape case who testified against accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, at Dasuya Civil Hospital, officials said. Kattuthara, 62, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Monday in his room in the catholic church premises in Dasuya, 40 km from here. The autopsy was videographed, Senior Medical Officer of Dasuya Civil Hospital Devinder Puri said. The viscera will be sent to the government laboratory to find out the cause of death, he said. A four-member board of directors was constituted to conduct the postmortem, he added.

Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (PTI): Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that oil marketing companies (OMC) have taken a slew of measures to assist the people affected by cyclone Titli and the subsequent floods in Odisha. The OMCs deployed all the resources at their command and ensured uninterrupted supply of petroleum products in the areas affected by floods, the Union Minister said in a letter to Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister S N Patro on Monday. Pradhan said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and public sector oil marketing companies had immediately taken stock of the damage due to the cyclone and the floods in Odisha. “I myself visited the flood-affected areas in Ganjam and Gajapati districts,” he said.

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Longsa Baptist Church Choir one day Choir Seminar at Hammock Resort, New Wokha Village

A one day choir seminar for the choir members of Longsa Baptist Church was conducted on 18th Oct. 2018, at Hammock Resort, New Wokha Village on the theme “Role of Choir in Worship”. The resource person for the seminar was Mrs. Arenla Imchen, Associate Professor at Witter Theological College, Vankhosung, Wokha, Nagaland. The team comprised of 30 Choir members, 2 Deacons, Church Pianist, Youth Director and his lady wife. WC-251

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We the Women Department of 4th NAP F Coy, Officer Hill Colony Kohima, take this opportunity to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to the Commandant 4th NAP and Commandant 7th NAP for organizing an Exposure Tour for us to Delhi from 27th Sept to 2nd Oct 2018. We would also like to thank those who helped us financially, physically and morally for the tour. May our Almighty God bless all of you. The Tour indeed has been a meaningful learning experience. Women In-charge Women Secretary CHUBASENLA YINGJOY LOTHA

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS): The Congress on Tuesday held Prime Minister Narendra Modi solely responsible for “dismantling, denigrating and destroying” the CBI and accused him and BJP chief Amit Shah of “perpetually misusing” the central probe agency. In the wake of the CBI registering a corruption case against its Special Director Rakesh Asthana and raiding its own headquarters, the Congress said Modi’s role in the entire matter was under a cloud. The Congress also raised questions over “Modi summoning” CBI director Alok Kumar Verma and Research and Analysis Wing chief Anil Dhasmana to his residence on Monday hours aftre the CBI arrested its Deputy Superintendent Devendra Kumar in connection with the case against Asthana. “Was it to influence the ongoing corruption investigation against CBI and RAW officers?,” asked Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala. Apart from Asthana,

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Across 1 Heaps that may delight a card player? (1,5,4) 7 FA rules broken? No! (7) 8 Come up against reversed instrument (4) 10 African river with nothing English (4) 11 This bean may be transformed into a drink (8) 13 A Trojan hero rocked her cot (6) 15 Soldiers drag us out (6) 17 Bear that’s found by side of road (8) 18 Seaweed from a coastal garden (4) 21 Dog food (4) 22 Extracted data about a detour (4-3) 23 Cooked rice I store in desk (10) Down 1 Terrible starts for anyone who files unread letters (5) 2 Others take part in fire station (4) 3 One’s not prepared for these remarks (2-4) 4 It rusted badly, turning into debris (8) 5 Rarebit put out for judge (7) 6 His entry into country provides voting qualification (9) 9 Song composed in Athens, say (3,6) 12 One who succeeds as disciple (8) 14 He is surrounded by fools showing garments (7) 16 Got to know Shakespeare play and New Testament (6) 19 Wobbly toilet seat with half missing (5) 20 Surrealist upsetting one young man (4)

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GUWAHATI: ROYAL NAGA HOTEL PALTAN BAZAAR Mobile : +91 8638625083 Departure: 6:30 am Daily

INNOVA WANTED Well maintained & good condition Innova wanted preferably 2011 and above model ( NL Registered )

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I, Soshomi Khamrang am applying for duplicate copy of B.A. 1st Semester Admit Card as I have lost it. Name : Soshomi Khamrang F/Name : Rinkhui Khamrang DOB : 27.03.2000 Roll No. : 17AH265 Year : 2017 College : Patkai Christian College, Dimapur DP-3935

LOST NOTICE I, Emily N Mozhui am applying for duplicate copy of Pass HSLC as I have lost it. F/N : Emily N Mozhui DOB : 05/06/1990 Roll No : 0770697 Year of passing : 2007 School : DBHSS, Wokha

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I, Miss K Arila Lims am applying for duplicate copy of HSLC Marksheet as I have lost it. Name : K. Arila Lims F/Name : M Kiumula Year : 2018 Roll No : 181808153 School Name : Corner Stone Hr. Sec. School, Dimapur-797112, Nagaland

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A Wallet containing important documents was lost between New Showuba and Khehoi Village on 21 st October 2018, via 4th Mile. 1. Aadhaar Card 2. PAN Card 3. Driving License 4. Civilian Card 5. ATM (CBI) Card etc. Name : Hukai S/o Avito P. Address : H. No. 01, Angami Khel, Notun Bosti, Dimapur. Finder may kindly contact : 8837265696, 7085973183

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Price : 6 Lakhs Slightly Negotiable Ph. No. : 7005856081

Price – 2,50,000/Contact - 9402481869 7005694685 K-3115

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Land for Sale in Seitheke Basa near Naga United Village 4th Mile, Dimapur. 10036 sq ft @rate of Rs. 9,00,000. Contact No. 7683881406

DRY LAND FOR SALE at DIPHUPAR 4TH MILE K-KHIL, DIMAPUR AREA 8 (EIGHT) BIGHA ANY SIZE PLOT AVAILABLE, ONLY GENUINE BUYER Contact M/No. 8257879275

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LOCATION : Near Notun Bosti Area Price 50 x 50 = 4.5 Lakhs 50 x 100 = 9 Lakhs * Approach road and concrete drainage free. Contact : 7005623422 DP-7532(B) 9436622166

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at Naga United Village Dry land Rs. 150 per sq. ft. (Nego) 120x100, 100x100, 100x80, 100x70, 100x50 Contact No : 9862816807 9774253576 DP-7817

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1. Below Kohima College Road Face 60 x B170 sq.ft. Road Face 100 x B80 sq.ft. 2. Seitheki A Dimapur- (Tenyimia only) Road Face 400 x B200 x B60 sq.ft. 3. House with land for sale Kohima, road touched Road face 35 x B55 sq.ft. 4. Near Veterinary Directorate Office Kohima Road Face 100 x B70 sqft. Road Face 70 x B100 sqft. Price negotiable Genuine buyer only Contact: 9612648727

Model 2004 NL Regd Price : 72,000/Ph : 9436260253, Dmp

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MBBS (HONS) KOL. MD (GOLD MEDALLIST) DNB (MANIPAL), FELLOW CARDIOLOGIST (USA). SPECIALIST IN HEART DISEASES & DIABETES AVAILABLE AT CITY HOSPITAL, DIMAPUR ON - 26/10/2018 For Registration : Contact No. : +91-8413968463/8414047065

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Model : 2016 Nov. Running : 17,000 Km Show Room Condition Sony Music System Price : Rs. 2.75 (Nego) Contact No. : 8731982792

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1.1 litre petrol engine which offers 69 ps of power. It is mated with option of MT (manual transmission) and in-house developed ‘Smart Auto’ AMT (automatic manual transmission). The petrol powered vehicle comes with a fuel mileage of 20.3 km per litre. It also has the option for a factory fitted CNG (60 L water equivalent).

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LAND FOR SALE 5 minutes drive from Naga United Daily Market @Rs. 125 per sq. ft. (Slightly negotiable) Ph : 9436053227

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and rigorous durability test on various terrains in India,” Y.K. Koo, MD and CEO, HMIL said in a statement. “Our R&D centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad have put strong efforts for product supremacy and utmost customer delight.” According to the company, the new passenger car is equipped with a 4-cylinder

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS): Automobile major Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) on Tuesday launched ‘the all new Santro’ with an introductory price starting at Rs 3.89 lakh. “The all new Santro is a true example of Hyundai’s Made-in-India philosophy and a shining result of our numerous product clinics

sentiment. The benchmark 10-year bond yield fell by 4 basis points, the most since October 16, to 7.89 per cent as investors cut down exposure to riskier assets. The rupee settled at 73.57 per dollar, showing a loss of just 1 paise over the previous close. On Monday, the rupee had settled 24 paise lower at 73.56 against the US dollar. Stock markets fell for the fourth day in a row tracking sluggish trend in global markets on geo-political tensions and fresh worries over trade war. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed down 287.15 points or 0.84 per cent at 33,847.23. Foreign investors took out more than Rs 850 crore from capital markets since Friday amid growing geopolitical tensions. The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 73.7818 and for rupee/euro at 84.4743. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 95.5568 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen was 65.62.

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Hyundai Motor India MD & CEO Y K Koo with Bollywood actor and company ambassador Shah Rukh Khan at the launch of the new Santro, in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI): The rupee bounced back from the day’s low level to settle almost flat at 73.57 against the US currency Tuesday helped by easing crude oil prices and increased dollar selling by banks and exporters. The rupee opened weak at 73.74 and later fell to the day’s low of 73.82 due to steady capital outflows amid deep losses in stock markets due to growing geopolitical concerns. However, retreating crude oil prices which fell 1.93 per cent to USD 78.29 per barrel eased concerns and helped arrest a decline in the local currency, a dealer said. Increased dollar selling by banks on the behalf of the Reserve Bank helped the rupee recover from losses. “Rupee pared losses and closed flat as crude oil prices retreated and dollar selling by state run lenders on behalf of RBI,” V K Sharma, Head PCG & Capital Markets Group, HDFC Securities said. Bond markets also arrested their decline as softer US yields supported the

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in terms of number of deals, even as the value dipped by 28 per cent. “The environment for private equity market has been sluggish due to concerns like the economy, market volatility and valuations, among other things,” said Prashant Mehra, Partner, Grant Thornton India LLP. Mehra further said, “We expect to see a rise in the PE activity due to the government’s focus on providing a fertile ground for digitisation and tech investment through policy initiatives by incubating tech funds with traditional banks”. As per the report, the September quarter was dominated by investments in startups, which contributed to 60 per cent of total investment volumes garnering USD 1 billion. FinTech also attracted significant attention from investors with 20 deals, followed by retail and health tech segments.

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): Private Equity (PE) investments moderated to USD 14.60 billion during January-September period, owing to macroeconomic concerns, market volatility and valuations of companies, a report said on Tuesday. According to Grant Thornton’s latest PE Dealtracker, 621 PE investments worth USD 14.60 billion were announced in the reported nine-month period of 2018. In the year-ago period, the value stood at USD 15.60 billion. “India’s r upee has slumped to an all-time low amid an investor exodus from emerging markets, which threatened to dent business confidence, cautioning PE investors,” the report said. Meanwhile, the July-September quarter marked 217 PE investments worth USD 5.20 billion, registering 41 per cent growth

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): Vehicle owners will have to pay a GST of 18% to get pollution certificate for their vehicles, the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has said. The Goa bench of the AAR passed the ruling on an application filed by Venkatesh Automobiles on whether the service provided for issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate on behalf of the state government is exempted from GST. “The activity of issuance of Pollution Under Control certificate for vehicles issued by the applicant is not covered under SAC (Services Accounting Code) 9991 and is covered under residual entry and hence, should be taxed @ 18% GST,” the AAR said. Every vehicle plying on road needs a PUC certificate. The AAR said the government has authorised the applicant to issue PUC certificate on payments. “It is the service provided by the applicant to customers on payment of service charges. Since, services related to pollution testing are provided on payment of service charge, GST is payable at applicable rate.”

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nies to reply to its notice within 10 days, the DGCI has warned them of penal action for “offering for sale, sale and distribution of spurious, adulterated cosmetics and cosmetics manufactured without valid licence in contravention of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.” “In case, you fail to submit the reply within the stipulate period, it will be presumed that you have no reply to offer and appropriate action as deemed fit will be initiated against you,” DCGI S Eswara Reddy said in the notice. Under the Drug and Cosmetics Act, it is mandatory to get a registration certificate for the import of cosmetics into India, while all cosmetics manufactured in the country need to have a valid licence. Besides, the cosmetics need to conform to the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and cannot have any ingredient mentioned in its negative list.

It has been asked to furnish its report within 60 days after due consultations with stakeholders. The panel will “review the existing architecture and extent of private sector participation in retail marketing of major transportation fuels in the country,” the order said. It will “identity entry barriers, if any, for expansion of retail outlets for private marketing companies.” The expert committee will “assess the need, if any, to further liberalise the existing guidelines for authorisation of private sector marketing companies,” the order said. A senior oil ministry official said the government is keen on getting more private players in the arena and is willing to relax investment norms as well as the number of permissions needed for setting up a petrol pump. T h e ex p e r t g r o u p would make specific recommendations on the nature of amendments required to the existing guidelines for grant of a license to private retailers.

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sellers of “illegal or fake products” as and when such incidents are reported to it. “Amazon.in is a thirdparty marketplace which enables sellers to list their products for sale to Indian customers. Sellers on Amazon.in own their respective products and are responsible for product compliances, as may be applicable. “Amazon.in has a very high bar of customer experience and does take strict action against sellers who are selling illegal or fake products us, in accordance with the due process of law, as and when such incidents are reported to us,” the spokesperson said. According to a copy of the notice seen by PTI, the cosmetics being sold by these websites included imported brands without valid documents and containing ingredients in the “negative list” of the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Asking the compa-

NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): The government is mulling relaxing norms for setting up petrol pumps as it is keen on getting more private players into fuel retailing so as to increase competition. The Oil Ministry has set up an expert committee to recommend easing of fuel retailing licensing rules, the Ministry order said. At present, to obtain a fuel retailing licence in India, a company needs to invest Rs 2,000 crore in either hydrocarbon exploration and production, refining, pipelines or liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The expert committee will “look at various issues related to the implementation of existing guidelines for grant of marketing authorisation of market fuels - petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF),” it said. The panel would include renowned economist Kirit Parikh, former oil secretary G C Chaturvedi, former Indian Oil Corp (IOC) chairman and IIM Ahmedabad Director M A Pathan.

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NEW DELHI, Oct 23 (PTI): Country’s drug regulator DCGI has issued notices to Amazon and some other e-commerce websites for allegedly selling “spurious, adulterated and unapproved” cosmetics, including imported brands, and has warned them of penal actions. The notice from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) follows raids by drug inspectors at various locations across the country on October 5-6, during which they found that some indigenously manufactured cosmetics without valid manufacturing licence and having ingredients imported without necessary registration certificates were being sold on the e-commerce platforms. The law provides for penal actions ranging from monetary fine to imprisonment for such lapses. When contacted, an Amazon India spokesperson told PTI the company takes strict action against

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FOR SALE Land with building at Chumukedima Town, Ward 3, Near Saturday Bazaar after crossing Chate river. Price negotiable.

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Trump threatens to increase US nuke arsenal Trong elected new prez of Vietnam

PARIS, Oct 23 (Agencies): Coordinated police raids in 116 countries have netted 500 tons of illicit pharmaceuticals available online, including fake cancer medications, counterfeit pain pills and illegal medical syringes, the Interpol police organization said on Tuesday. Interpol, based in the French city of Lyon, said an operation codenamed Pangea XI had led to 859 arrests worldwide and the seizure of some $14 million worth of potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals. “Focusing on delivery services manipulated by organised criminal networks, the operation saw 3,671 web links closed down, including websites, social media pages, and online marketplaces,” the organization said. The illegal drug trade on the internet - and in particular on what’s known as the Dark Web - has been growing in recent years, despite authorities shutting down major market sites, as crime gangs have diversified and sought out new clients online.

to leave the INF. “I’m terminating the agreement because they violated the agreement. I’m terminating the agreement,” he said. “When they do, then we’ll all stop. We will not only stop, we’ll reduce, which I would love to do. But right now, they have not adhered to the agreement,” Trump said. Reiterating that Russia had violated the treaty, he said, “They have not adhered to the spirit of

that agreement or to the agreement itself, Russia -- China’s not as good at the agreement, they should be. But until they get smart, there’s nobody that’s going to be even close to us.” “It’s a threat to whoever you want, and it includes China, and it includes Russia and it includes anybody else that wants to play that game. You can’t do that. You can’t play that game on me,” Trump asserted. Russia has denied it is in violation of the treaty.

World’s oldest intact shipwreck discovered in Black Sea Lo n d o n, O c t 2 3 (IANS): Archaeologists have found what they believe to be the worlds oldest intact shipwreck at the bottom of the Black Sea where it appears to have lain undisturbed for more than 2,400 years, a media report said on Tuesday. The 23-metre vessel, thought to be ancient Greek, was discovered with its mast, rudders and rowing benches all present and correct just over a mile below the surface. A lack of oxygen at that depth preserved it, reports the Guardian. “A ship surviving intact from the classical world, lying in over 2 km of water, is something I would never have believed possible,”

said professor Jon Adams, the principal investigator with the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project (MAP), the team that made the find. “This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world.” The ship is believed to have been a trading vessel of a type that researchers say has only previously been seen “on the side of ancient Greek pottery such as the ‘Siren Vase’ in the British Museum”. That work, which dates from about the same period, depicts a similar vessel bearing Odysseus past the sirens, with the Homeric hero lashed to the mast to resist their songs.

Senator Jim Risch supported the move toward withdrawal from the INF treaty. “At a time when the United States and the Soviet Union were the only global superpowers, the INF Treaty was a landmark agreement that helped provide stability and security in Europe,” he said. The INF treaty was signed between the then US president Ronald Reagan and his USSR counterpart Mikhail Gorbachev

in 1987 on the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. Senator Dianne Feinstein, however, warned that withdrawing the US from the INF treaty would be a strategic mistake that would weaken national security and the security of key allies. “Since the Cold War, this arms-control agreement has banned an entire class of dangerous nuclear weapons, reducing the threat of nuclear war,” she said. Alleging that Russia has violated this treaty for several years, Feinstein said the US must take strong diplomatic actions to address that violation. “However, withdrawing from the treaty will only accelerate a nuclear arms race, leaving us far less safe,” she said. Noting that the US is already investing more than USD 1 trillion to modernize its nuclear arsenal, including developing a new air-launched cruise missile and a dangerous ‘low-yield’ ballistic missile, she said US does not need to spend more money on more nuclear weapons.

Vietnam’s Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong is sworn in as the country’s president in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday.

HANOI, Oct 23 (Agencies): Vietnam’s National Assembly on Tuesday elected ruling Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the architect of an ongoing crackdown on corruption, as the country’s new president. The election was largely procedural as the party had unanimously nominated him as the only candidate for the position earlier this month. Trong, 74, became the first Vietnamese leader to hold the two titles since founding president and revolutionary Ho Chi Minh.

“There won’t be any immediate major changes in Vietnam’s policies,” said Ha Hoang Hop, a member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and a visiting senior fellow at Singapore-based ISEASYusof Ishak Institute. “Trong being voted as president is only a provisional situation, and I don’t think he can do much before the presidential term expires in more than two years.” Former president Tran Dai Quang died on Sept. 21 after a prolonged illness. Trong, who became

party boss in 2011, has presided over a crackdown on corruption that has seen state executives and a member of the politburo face trial over allegations of financial mismanagement and embezzlement. “I will try my best to fulfill the tasks assigned by the party, the state and the people,” Trong said as he took his oath of office. Hop said Trong would maintain relations with China and the United States, Vietnam’s two top trading partners, but would not lean towards either.

Will reach out to India again after 2019 elections: Imran

RIYADH, Oct 23 (Agencies): Pakistan is hoping to resume efforts to improve ties with India after the national elections in India next year, the country’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday. Khan said he had tried to extend hand of peace to India, and had not received a response, but hoped to resume efforts to improve bilateral ties. “One thing Pakistan needs more than any other country right now is peace and security,” he said at an investment conference in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. In September, India called off the meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries, planned for the sidelines of

up its economy. “What we are hoping is that we do a bit of both, get a loan from IMF and other loans from friendly governments,” Khan told an audience in Saudi Arabia. Islamabad has already asked the IMF to open negotiations for the country’s second potential bailout in five years. Khan, who took office in July, has also been seek-

Imran Khan the U.N. General Assembly the same month. The foreign ministry in New Delhi said at the time its decision was to protest against the killing of security personnel in Kashmir and a Pakistani postage stamp that it said was “glorifying” an anti-India separatist. Khan is in Saudi Ara-

ing alternatives to the tough conditions the IMF is likely to impose for loans. Khan said the country also needs two oil refineries to meet demand, and it was talking to Saudi investors about the projects. Mr Khan said Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was organising a delegation of Saudi businessmen to invest in Pakistan.

bia for the second time this month seeking to shore up financial aid as the country reels from a looming balance of payments crisis. Khan at the conference also said that Pakistan is seeking loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and friendly countries to reservice debt and shore DP-7911

MOUNT SARAMATI SCHOOL AND MONTESSORI HOME UNITY VILLAGE (Sugar Mill) 5 MILE DIMAPUR : NAGALAND th

HSLC 2018 Results at a Glance. (First Batch) Total Enrolled = 21

Total Appeared =21

Qualified =21 (100%)

Subject Distinction = 26

1 Div. 60% & above =15

2 Div. 45% & above =6

ADMISSION NOTICE 1. Pre. Nur & Nursery (A) Going on.

2. Up. Nur (B) to Cl.8 forms are being issued.

S. Chubayanger BA (Hons) B.Ed & PG in Montessori (Bengaluru) Chairman & Education Facilitator MSSMH. (Rtd. Jnt. Director School Edn.)

2020 mpe lo Pughoboto Phughi khaqhi lukeu ampe 75 toniye shi akeu ghenguno akhoto küküputsa ani. Tighenguno aphulo VCC, VDB Secretary, Kukami lakhi, Sumi Aphuyemi Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Kukami Hoho, Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu, Sumi Aphuyemi Totimi Hoho, Aphuyemi VDB Association, Aphuyemi Hoho Kohima, Dimapur, Zunheboto, Mijekulalo akemi, E.S. SABAK, E.S. NCRC (Sumi), Aphuyemi Kijemi Kushumi eno tinguno alau Aphuyelo alokumsumi khu-u khu-umu akükümsu kivi pesu ighino aküküputsa lo kusaje tsu penike kusü ani. Atsala : 27th Ghile 2018 A-a : Town Hall Pughoboto Viyikhu Q. Wotsa Ado : 10:00 Inaqhe Vice-Chairman Adhoc Town Committee Pughoboto K-3120

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Gospel & Healing Festival, 2018

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SPRING BLOSSOMS ACADEMY

BLOCK 7, THAHEKHU VILLAGE (NEAR ZOOLOGICAL PARK) DIMAPUR – 797112, NAGALAND

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2019- 2020

The following posts are lying vacant. Interested candidates may apply with relevant documents on or before January 25, 2019. 1. One post in the field of History of Christianity . Qualification: D.Th/Ph.D degree holder from any recognized university of Senate of Serampore College/University. 2. One post in the field of Missiology. Qualification: D.Th./ Ph.D. degree holder from any recognized university of Senate of Serampore of College/University. Personal interview will be conducted after receiving applications. The application must be submitted to: The Principal Baptist Theological College T. Chikri, Pfutsero-797107 Dist. Phek, Nagaland Email-principal1btc@gmail.com Contact: 09436428870 K-3130

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IMMANUEL COLLEGE Lengrijan : Dimapur. NOTICE

HSSLC (Class-12) regular/repeaters (first failures) are hereby informed to fill up their exam forms for NBSE exam 2019 on or before 31st Oct. 2018. They are to bring original HSSLC Admit card & Mark sheet of 2018 and a clear & recently taken Black & White passport photograph (NOT instant) of 4x5 cm. Parents should be present at time of exam form fill up. Principal @ 03862-248275/248212.

The Shokhuvi Village Council Dimapur Nagaland would like to issue this notice in the interest of the general public, on this 16th day of October 2018, that no individual/ group/party, shall, within the village jurisdiction of Shokhuvi, be allowed to transfer or mortgage any land or plot, for financial loan purposes, without the proper verification and necessary authorization from the Shokhuvi Village Council. And any person/party whoever transacts any such loan agreement in contravention to this notice, shall be doing so at their own risks, as the village council shall not be responsible for any issue arising out of repayment defaults, and the council shall also impose heavy action upon all defaulting parties.

Special Features : XSEED 5 – Steps Experiential Learning Approach * Audio-Visual Classes * Art & Crafts *Phonics *Life Skills * IT *Regular Edn. Field Trips * Bible Camps & Scripture Class * Music Class * Club Activities *Library * Lab Activities* Medical Camp *Child friendly classrooms & fixtures *Play Pool * Badminton & Basketball Court *Yearly up gradation * Hostel attached * Transport facility. Email – springblossomsacademy2017@gmail.com

WANTED TEACHERS A Christian Mission School requires talented Male/Female for the following vacant posts : 1. Graduate : 2 Posts 2. P.U/Matric : 2 Posts 3. Hindi : 1 Post 4. Lady Teacher : 2 Post for Lower classes 5. Theology Graduate : 1 Post for School Chaplain Interested candidates may submit an application on or before 3rd Nov. 2018, in His/Her own handwriting along with all the necessary documents xerox copy, bio-data in detail. The original documents should be produced during the interview, without which no one shall be entertained. Date of interview - 3rd November 2018, at 9:00 AM.

PUBLIC NOTICE - SVC/DMR/NO-1/2018

CURRICULUM (i – DISCOVERY)

For more details, contact – +91 8131077387/ +91 8257928144

will be staging its Annual Sales Day again All goods & items will be given at reasonable price & rate. Date : 25th Oct. 2018 Venue : Super Market Kohima Time : 7 AM onwards All kinds of locally grown vegetables speciality in Naga Chilli, Local Rice, Pork & Muodi, Crabs, Bees & Honey. Joint post & fire wood and many more. Come one and all. Pick your choice of local product at the lowest given rates. K-3117

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Registration is open for Pre-KG to Grade IX. Forms can be obtained from the school office on all working days from 24.10.18 onwards between 9 AM to 1 PM.

THE ZHADIMA CATHOLIC UNION

Khenito Swu Secretary SVC

Z Vikato Zhimomi Chairman SVC

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President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will increase its nuclear arsenal until other nations ‘come to their senses.’

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Washington, Oct 23 (PTI): President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will increase its nuclear arsenal until other nations “come to their senses”, days after he said the US would pull out of a Cold war era arms control treaty with Russia. Trump has confirmed that he would withdraw the US from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia that limited the number of missiles in the two nations, accusing Moscow of violating the deal. The treaty was one of those agreements and is set to expire in the next two years. The 1987 pact helps protect the security of the US and its allies in Europe and the Far East. “We will build it (nuclear arsenal) up. Until people come to their senses, Russia has not adhered to the agreement. This should have been done years ago. Until people come to their senses, we have more money than anybody else by far, we’ll build it up until they come to their senses,” Trump told reporters at the White House. The US now wants

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Players of Chennaiyin FC and Delhi Dynamos during their ISL match on Tuesday. New Delhi, Oct 23 (Agencies): A stunning performance in goal by Francisco Dorronsoro helped Delhi Dynamos share the spoils with Chennaiyin FC in a goalless draw at the JLN Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. Delhi’s third game inside a week meant Josep Gombau rung in fresh legs. Bikramjit Singh returned to face his former side in place of Vinit Rai. Nandhakumar Sekar replaced Romeo Fernandes on the wing.

Having made their worst start to an ISL season, John Gregory assigned new positions to a few players, continuing the experiment from the 3-4 loss to NorthEast United at home. Club captain Mailson Alves was dropped to accommodate Andrea Orlandi’s first start for the club. Francisco Fernandes at right back, Inigo Calderon at centre-half and Isaac Vanmalsawma on the left wing were the three players who had new ground to cover, outside their comfort

zone. The visitors’ urgency to score was evident right from the get-go. It took Francisco Dorronsoro’s superlative goalkeeping effort to see Orlandi’s header from a Vanmalsawma corner-kick not go into Delhi’s net in the second minute of the game. Delhi were allowed a lot of space on the wings which prompted Lallianzuala Chhangte to cause trouble on the left. However, the Mizoram-born and Nandhakumar on ei-

India to host 1 of 3 men’s Guptill, Boult Hockey Series Finals to miss NZ T20I Lausanne, Oct 23 (PTI): India will host one of the men’s FIH Hockey Series Finals from June 6 to 16, a tournament from where two teams will make the cut for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers. The top two teams from each FIH Series Finals will secure a place in the Tokyo Olympics’ qualification events to be held in November next year. Besides hosts India, other teams in the event are Asian Games champions Japan, Mexico, Polland, Russia, South Africa, USA. One more team is yet to be confirmed. The venue for the Indialeg of Hockey Series Final is also be finalised later. Three pools of eight teams each for men as well as women will compete in these events, which will gather the best-ranked teams not involved in the FIH Pro League. The Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and Le Touquet (France)

will host the other two legs of the men’s competition. The Malaysian leg will be held from April 26 to May 4 and will be contested by Malaysia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Vanuatu and Wales while Chile, France, Ireland, Korea, Scotland, Singapore and two more unconfirmed teams will compete in the Le Touquet leg from June 15 to 23. All teams have qualified through the Hockey Series Open. Five more teams, two men’s and two women’s teams from Africa as well as one men’s team from Asia, will qualify for the FIH Series Finals through the remaining Hockey Series Open events due to be played in Africa (December 7-9 in Zimbabwe) and Asia (date and venue to be confirmed). The women’s competition will be hosted by Ireland (June 8 to 16), Japan (June 15 to 23) and Valencia (June 19 to 27).

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Wellington, Oct 23 (IANS): New Zealand will miss the services of injured opener Martin Guptill and pace spearhead Trent Boult even as all-rounder Corey Anderson and stumper Glenn Phillips were included in the 13-man Kiwi squad for the three-match T20 International series against Pakistan, starting October 31. Anderson, who underwent a surgery on his spine in 2017, last turned out for New Zealand during the ICC Champions Trophy last year. Guptill has been ruled out of the series with a left calf strain. Also missing from the squad is Boult. The remaining two T20Is will be played on November 2 and 4 and the series will be followed by three One-day Internationals (ODI) from November 7, the squad for which will be announced later.

ther side were not accurate with their deliveries into the box. Thoi Singh forced Dorronsoro to make another great save when the Delhi backline was caught napping. For the hosts, their first shot of the game came in the dying embers of the first half when Chhangte crossed for a first-time header by Andrija Kaludjerovic and it was saved by Karanjit Singh. The focus then completely shifted to the Delhi box where Dorronsoro

produced enigmatic saves to keep his team in the game. In the 70th minute, three Chennaiyin men pounced on the lone Delhi defender on the counter. Salom collected the ball from Vanmalsawma but Dorronsoro came off his line, utilizing his body to keep the scoreline intact in a pitiful missed chance for the visitors. Gregory Nelson tried to create an impact right after he was introduced with a quarter of an hour to go. With Delhi defending in numbers, the Dutchman wisely chose the perfect space and angle to drive the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box but the 33-year-old custodian denied him as well. The former Real Zaragoza ‘B’ man also parried off Raphael Augusto’s dangerous shot in the last ten minutes. Jeje Lalpekhlua was brought into the game too late to have any sort of impact as the teams split the points on offer. Chennaiyin registered their first points on board, moving off the bottom place. Delhi Dynamos remain without a win but have three draws to show from their four games.

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WTA Finals: Wozniacki beats Kvitova

Caroline Wozniacki secured victory over Petra Kvitova in the WTA Finals in Singapore. SINGAPORE, Oct 23 (Agencies): Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki ear ned her first victory at this year’s WTA Finals, beating Petra Kvitova 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 on Tuesday. Wo z n i a c k i , w h o became the first Danish woman to win a Grand Slam title at this year’s Australian Open, is now 1-1 in her group. Kvitova is 0-2. “I played much better today,” Wozniacki said on court after the match. “I returned well. I served

V i s a k h a pat n a m , Oct 23 (IANS): Their batting in red hot form, hosts India will look to extend their dominance and take a 2-0 lead against the West Indies when the two sides lock horns in the second Oneday International (ODI) here on Wednesday. In the five-match series, Virat Kohli and Co. have won the first ODI in Guwahati with ridiculous ease despite the Windies managing to post a mammoth total of 322/8 thanks to Shimron Hetmyer’s swashbuckling century. Rohit Sharma (151 not out) and Virat Kohli (140) helped the hosts gun down the target with 47 balls to spare, smashing a few records in the process. If captain Kohli adds another 81 runs to his already peerless tally, he will become the fastest batsman to 10,000 runs in this format, surpassing batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar took 259 innings to reach the landmark

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Team India captain Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni during a practice session. while Kohli has so far batted 204 times. On a flat deck, Indian bowlers did not fare well but the top order took the game away from their rivals in style. Under fire Mahendra

Singh Dhoni will look to get some runs in the second ODI but against this toothless Windies attack, it is unlikely whether the veteran stumper, who is not in the best of form, will get an opportunity to bat.

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NOTICE NO.M 492/18/6687 Dt. Dimapur the 23/10/18 Notice is hereby given that Shri/Smti. Thsathrichum Sangtam - VrsAienla Walling resident of Dimapur Town/Village in the District of Dimapur, Mutation of Land described in the schedule below :The undersigned under Rule 52 of the said Rules do hereby invites claims/ objections concerning to the said land, if any & should be submitted to this court in writing on or before 23-11-18. SCHEDULE OF LAND AND BOUNDARY Name of Patta Holder : Thsathrichum Sangtam, Village/Block No : Purana Bazaar, Patta No : 926, Dag No. : 174/1424, Area : 00-02-14. North : Jatisenla, South : Narayan, East : Hokito Sema, West : Jokokha Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7944

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Whereas, an application has been submitted by Smti. P. Aying K with a prayer for issue of Succession Certificate for drawal of entitled pension dues and any other outstanding dues from the Government of Nagaland on behalf of her husband deceased Late Chakto Konyak Ex UBC NO.6962 under the establishment of Superintendent of Police, Mon who expired on 26/07/2018 Objection are hereby invited from persons in regards to claims for withdrawal of the dues by the applicant within 30 (thirty) days with effect from the date of issue of this notice. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. MC-59

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Dated Peren the , 16 Oct 2018 NO.PRN/JUD-5/PT-II/2017/985 Smti. Ngausuile of Ngwalwa village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in her name to draw pension benefit etc in respect of her Husband Lt. Heilubui Zeliang who expired on 30/08/18. Public are hereby invited to file claims/objections within 30(thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the public within the stipulated time, the Succession Certificate shall be issued in favour of the applicant. (S. TAINIU) Deputy Commissioner Peren : Nagaland DP-7916

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India could draft in chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who did not play in the opening game, to replace Khaleel Ahmed, who looked out of sorts against Hetmyer. For the visitors, the seasoned Marlon Samuels is part of the squad but he perished quickly in the first match. He would look to make up for his failure, just like India’s Shikhar Dhawan. Pace spearhead Kemar Roach is back after missing the Test series due to bereavement in the family, but he could not inspire the team first up. Roach will get another opportunity on Wednesday, and so will the likes of Devendra Bishoo, and skipper Jason Holder himself.

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Whereas Smt. Tsarila of Molungyimsen Village Mokokchung has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1952 in order to claim family pension against her husband Late Shilukaba Ao. Therefore public are hereby invited to file claims/objection if any within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no objection is received within the stipulated period, Succession Certificate shall be issued in her name. Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung: Nagaland MKC-266

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2011, was the one taking chances on Tuesday. But Wozniacki played steadier defense and waited for the Czech to make mistakes. Kvitova finished the match with 40 winners and 40 unforced errors. Wozniacki had 19 winners and 14 unforced errors. Wo z n i a c k i , w h o broke her opponent in the first and fifth games of the deciding set, took a medical timeout to have her left knee bandaged when Kvitova was leading 3-1 in the second.

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TUENSANG : NAGALAND (GAB/LR Branch) No. LR-2/2018-19/493 Dated Tuensang the 4th Sept 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Whereas this office has received Gift Deed made in Affidavit for change of ownership that Shri. Benso Sangtam has given a plot of measuring 40 x 30 fts against permit No. 85/TSG. To Smti. Songmo as a Gift. Notice is hereby issued that objection if any, may be given in written within 30 (Thirty) days time from the date of publication of this notice by any claimants to the office of the undersgined, otherwise change of ownership will be taken up after the expiry of the above mentioned period/dead line. L. Jamithung Lotha Deputy Commissioner Tuensang K-3129

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well. Against Petra, she’s so powerful, you have to stay on your game. I just tried to stay focused and get a lot of balls back. “I always believe in myself and when I’m out on the court I believe I’m going to win.” Wozniacki lost to Karolina Pliskova in her opening match, while Kvitova lost to Elina Svitolina. Pliskova and Svitolina will meet later Tuesday. Kvitova, who won the WTA Finals title in her debut appearance at the year-end tournament in

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Born on: 18.12.1953 Died on: 19.10.2018 We the family members of Late Temjennungsang Imchen (Mangmetong) would like to share our heartfelt gratitude to all the individuals, families, churches and unions who have continuously helped and supported us since the onset of his illness till his untimely demise. Though we are unable to thank each and every one personally, we pray that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, Children and Relatives. MKC-265

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We t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late Shanchothung Ngullie would like to express our heartiest gratitude and sincere appreciation to each and every one for your support and contribution through prayers, financially, materially and physically during the prolonged illness and sad demise We convey our special thanks to :1. 12th NAP Bn. (IR) Chingtok, Longleng 2. 12th NAP Bn. (IR) Baptist Church 3. M.T Platoon, 12th NAP Bn. (IR) Chingtok 4. Yanphamo Murry, MTO 12th NAP Bn. (IR) Chingtok 5. Dr. John Murry 6. Baghty Baptist Church 7. Khushiabill Villagers 8. 7th NAP Bn. Bhandari Loving wife, family members, in-laws & relatives DP-7915

For God takes and God gives, Our loved ones must go, but the memory lives Hearts may be broken, Our dearest one gone-But we rejoice in the Spirit Knowing one thing for sure; You will be there greeting us As we Cross through Heaven’s door. Until the day we meet again You’ll be deeply missed but remembered fondly.

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The Khiamniungan Students Union Dimapur with immense pride and honour congratulates the following individuals for their excellent achievement in the recently declared NPSC Examination : 1. Puhan Khiamniungan, S/o Pukha of Wolam Nyukyan village (New Pangsha) for qualifying as Extra Assistant Commissioner. 2. Sangthing Khiam, S/o S Khomo of Pathso village for qualifying as Deputy Superintendent of Police 3. Pohoi, D/o Shingnyo of Yokao village for qualifying as Secretariat Assistant 4. M. Tsuwing Khiamniungan, D/o Mungo of Nokyan village for qualifying as Inspector of Taxes The union wishes that Almighty God continue to bless them as they surge ahead in their respective careers. Buhiv B. Lam Sukho Khiamniungan President General Secretary KSUD KSUD

AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION (Regd No. 162)

I, Smti. Tsenlumi spouse of Shri. C. Chenithung Lotha, resident of Wokha Village, Dist. Wokha, Nagaland, have changed my name from Smti. Tsenlumi to Smti. O. Tsenlumi Yanthan vide Affidavit dated 22/10/2018 before the Wokha Magistrate District Court, Wokha, Nagaland. WC-252 AFFIDAVIT

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Regd. No. - 312/18 Dated - 15/10/18 I Shri Neisato Mekro, aged about 33 years, S/o Dusaho Mekro, presently residing at Kezoma Village, Kohima Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That my daughter's name is “Khrieketounuo”, whereas in some of her official documents her name has been entered as “Khriebetounuo.” 2. That from now onwards her name will be used as “Khrieketounuo” and not as “Khriebetounuo”. 3. That this affidavit shall be used as a piece of evidence to prove the fact that “Khrieketounuo and Khriebetounuo.” is one, same and identical person and this shall be produced before the competent authority as and when required to prove the aforesaid facts. Magistrate/Notary Public Deponent

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Shri Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late KHEVITO ACHUMI Deceased, has been filed by Smti TONILI ACHUMI @ TONILI SUMI relation wife R/o H/No. 02 Diphupar village to draw his family pension, Bank Acct., Landed Property etc, who expired on 26-092018, covered by Patta No.- 0002, Diphupar village land. 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 23.11.18 Given under the hand and seal of the court this 22 day of 10/18 Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7921

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The Sungratsu Students’ Union extend our heartiest congratulations to the following successful candidates in the recently declared results of NPSC Examination 2018. 1. Ms. Molosangla Ozukum, D/o Lt. Lanukaba Ozukum and Mrs. Amenla Sashi for securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (EAC). 2. Mr. Yimkum I Ozukum, S/o Mr. Imtilepzuk Ozukum and Mrs. Merainla Aier for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant. The Students’ Union wishes them success in their future endeavours. Tiongluen Walling Imtisunep Jamir President G/Secretary Sungratsu Students’ Union Sungratsu Students’ Union

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With immense pride and honour, the Phom Students’ Union Kohima convey our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Enyuh Phom, S/o Mr. Ngamong Chungphang from Pongching Village for successfully securing the post of Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC result 2018. The Union further wishes him great success and achievement in his future endeavours. Angam L.N Phom Henmei Phom General Secretary, PSUK President, PSUK

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The Lotha Hoho Doyang with immense pride and honour extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Joseph Patton from Lotha Region for being promoted to the post of full fledged Secretary in the Central Secretariat setup of the NSCN/GPRN. It is our humble prayer that the Almighty grant him longevity to enable him to lead the Lothas as one of the senior leaders of NSCN/GPRN. Jim Odyuo Chairman Lotha Hoho Doyang

organisations, professionals, the private sector and people with disabilities and their families. “It is essential a developing country like India tailor its actions to address existing challenges of early identification, early intervention, education, skilling, employment, home living and community living... making it vital that we estab-

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lish infrastructure, scientific strategies and protocol of services for all the disabilities under the RPwD Act,” he said. The workshop was organised by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and hosted by the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai In April 2017, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 came into force. It provides for various rights and entitlements for PwDs and casts responsibility on states and UTs to take various measures to ensure

The Rochill (Mulumi) Clan Search Committee extend our heartiest congratulations to Miss Lily Y. Rochill D/o Yeshito Rochill for securing the post of Secretariat Assistant (1st Rank) in the recent NPSC Examination 2018. The Committee wishes her success in all her endeavours. PHUHOSHE ROCHILL (MULUMI) Convenor Editorial Board

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with Disabilities Act, 2016. He hoped the workshop would help the participants to acquire increased knowledge and develop a comprehensive plan with clear objectives towards local and national capacity building for attaining the agenda of Sustainable Development Goals. Gehlot said strong commitment and actions were required from all stakeholders to implement the best practices, he said. The minister said it required involving different sectors -- health, education, social protection, labour, transport, housing -- besides different agencies government, civil society organisations, disabled people

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preserve the records of the case and also their mobile records. It posted the matter for hearing on October 29. During the hearing, the CBI said charges against Asthana are serious and the agency was investigating the matter and was likely to add more offences in the FIR. Asthana’s counsel and senior advocate Amrendra Sharan said it was the case of an illegal registration of an FIR against the Special Director, based on the statement of the accused. Senior advocate Dayan Krishnan appeared for Kumar for quashing of the FIR against him. Asthana has also sought direction be passed that no coercive action be taken against him by the CBI. He moved the petition on October 23, hours after Kumar approached the court, which agreed to give an urgent hearing. Both the petitions were mentioned before Chief Justice Rajendra Menon, who allocated the matter for hearing before Justice Waziri. Kumar, who was the investigating officer in a case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi, was arrested on the allegations of forgery in recording the statement of businessman Sathish Sana, who had alleged to have paid bribe to

get relief in the case. In his statement, Sana purportedly said that in June 2018, he discussed his case with Telugu Desam Party’s Rajya Sabha member C.M. Ramesh who, after speaking to the CBI Director, assured him that he would not be summoned again. “From June onwards, I was not called by the CBI. I was under the impression that investigation against me is complete,” he is believed to have said. The CBI has now alleged that Kumar fabricated this statement as an “afterthought... to corroborate the baseless allegations made by Asthana against CBI Director Verma to the CVC [Central Vigilance Commissioner]”. They said the agency was also looking into the alleged role of the other members of the special investigation team headed by Asthana, who had also complained against Verma. Meanwhile, a Delhi court allowed the CBI to quiz Kumar in custody for seven days. Special CBI Judge Santosh Snehi Mann remanded him to the custody of CBI, which had sought 10 days of his custodial interrogation, alleging that it had recovered incriminating documents after raiding his office and residence.

With profound pride and honour we the students union would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri Avikishe Sema, S/o, Shri Ahovi Khujumi for successfully qualifying NPSC 2017-18 and securing the post of DSP. We appreciate your brilliant achievement and for bringing laurels to the Community. The union further prays that the Almighty God bless you and lead you in all your future endeavours. Ito S Chophy Kuholu Kiba & T. Kitoi Yeptho President Viboto Chophy Gen. Secy Publicity

The Government Employees Union of Chimonger village would like to extend heartiest congratulations to Er. Doroli Mongzar, son of T. L. Lingholongba Sangtam for securing the post of SI (Technical) The union wishes him success, good health and wisdom in his future endeavours. Lemli Sangtam Gen. Secy. (GEUCV)

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The Oungh Thangjam Clan Tuensang Town is honored and takes pride in heartily congratulating Shri.Yinten Oungbou Chang, son of Impongsoted Chang Litem Village for securing the post of Extra Assistant Commissioner (E.A.C.) in recently declared NPSC Exam 2018. The Union wishes him good health and may Lord grant him wisdom in his future endeavours . President Chairman OTCTT OTCTT

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Infant of Jesus Youth 5th Mile, Dimapur would like to congratulate Miss Abeni Jami, D/o Shri. Paulas Jami for successfully securing the position Secretariat Assistant in the recently declared NPSC Result 2018. Francis Kikon Secretary

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NOTICE INVITING FEEDBACK/COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT SPORTS BROADCASTING SIGNALS (MANDATORY SHARING WITH PRASAR BHARATI) (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018. Dated : 16th October, 2018

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It also supported protocol development in service delivery, promote replication of best global practices, and encourage adaptation of global best practices to Indian context. The outcome of this workshop was to share, implement and bring uniformity in global best practices for empowerment of persons with disabilities in India specially in the context of 14 new disabilities of the RPWD Act. The workshop also came up with recommendations for government, service providers, activists, policy makers, educationalist, and professionals to implement the act by adopting the best practices.

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that such people enjoy their rights equally with others. It also mandates the states and UTs to frame various schemes/programmes, work out mechanism and implement best practices to ensure inclusion and empowerment of PwDs. The experts who participated in the workshop were invited from premier rehabilitation institutions, hospitals, universities, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and recognised institutions from across the country. Its objective was to help India’s commitment under the UNCRPD, RPWD Act and help establish uniformity in the services for persons with disabilities.

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot Tuesday called for coordinated efforts from different sectors such as health and education, besides the private sector, for the welfare and empowerment of the persons with disabilities (PwDs). He was speaking after inaugurating the “National Workshop on Physical and Mental Disabilities in the Light of Global Best Practices in Care, Rehabilitation and Research”. Gehlot said the workshop was organised to promote best practices from across the globe in the area of care, rehabilitation and research for 21 disabilities under the Rights of Persons

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(From p-1) NSCN (I-M) has expressed gratitude to the outgoing chaplee kilonser for his “immense contribution to the government” and also congratulated him for the successful tenure. Welcoming the new chaplee kilonser, the NSCN (I-M) expressed hope that he would follow the good work ethics of his predecessor. It also wished him the best in his new endeavor.

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suspension from the service pending investigation in the bribery case. The Delhi High Court on October 23 directed the CBI to maintain status quo on the criminal proceedings initiated against Mr. Asthana, who has challenged the FIR lodged against him on bribery allegations. The High Court clarified that there was no stay on the ongoing probe. Justice Najmi Waziri also sought the response of the agency and its Director Alok Kumar Verma, as also its Joint Director A.K. Sharma, on the separate pleas of Asthana and Deputy Superintendent Devender Kumar, who was arrested in the bribery case on October 22. Notice has also been issued to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the administrative arm of the CBI. The court asked both Asthana and Kumar to

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The Chimonger Yangdong Akhirü Amülong extends its heartfelt congratulations to its bonafide members for securing the following posts. 1. Mr. S. Adiba Sangtam, S/o Sore Sangtam, Secretariat Assistant (NPSC) 2. Miss Tsadila Thonger, D/o Late Khingkhase, Secretariat Assistant (NPSC) 3. Mr. Doroli Mongzar, S/o Lingholongba, SI(Tech) Nagaland Police. The Union also congratulates Mr. C. Tsalimse Sangtam and Mr. Likokba for securing the post of Junior Divisional Accountant (NPSC) The Union wishes them further success in their future endeavours" President General Secretary CYAA CYAA

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (AGENCIES): Central Bureau of Investigation will continue the probe against its Special Director and main accused Rakesh Asthana, and others in a bribery case,. It will also take away all responsibilities from Asthana, who is No. 2 in the country’s apex investigative agency. “The [Delhi] High Court has rejected quashing the FIR filed against him and others. So the probe will continue and status quo will be maintained only in respect of two petitioners -- Rakesh Asthana and Devender Kumar,” a top CBI official told The Hindu. Asthana had not been attending office for the last two days. “All responsibilities will be taken away from him considering the sensitivity of the case in which he is an accused, and also to ensure that no fudging of documents take place,” the official said. When asked whether Asthana has been asked to proceed on leave, he said, “The CBI Director will write to the government seeking his immediate transfer from the agency on the ground that his continued presence may hamper the probe in the case.” It may be noted that the CBI Director has reportedly recommended his

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(From p-1) Mahila Sewa Samiti (Rs.5100), Inner wheel Club of Dimapur (Rs.11,000), Marwari Samaj Dimapur (Rs.3,00,000), Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj (Rs.25000), Lions Club of Dimapur (Rs.11000), Rotary Club Dimapur (Rs.15000), Green Wood School Dimapur (Rs.20,640) and Chandu Kumar Agarwal (Rs.11,000).

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(From p-1) for the ungodly and sinners … the sexual immoral, men who practice homosexuality…” ABAM pointed out that in all these Bible verses, these were all abominations before God and exasperated Him deeply. But, it added that the trend in which the world was going today was proving Ecclesiastics 7:29 true: “Lo, this only have I found, that God had made man upright; they have sought out many inventions”. It said homosexuality and same-sex marriages could be burgeoning today, but reminded everyone that when God would call, he would call by the gender He gave at birth. Mentioning that Christians treated every person with love, ABAM stressed that it would be polite while disagreeing with unusual things. “We might be cast as a bigot or weirdo or may be mocked, insulted and threatened for merely disagreeing with the movement. But we respect the word of God which says ‘Woe unto them that call evil good and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!’ (Isaiah 5:20)”, the statement added.

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Majithia said here. “The Railways was not organising the Dussehra function and it was not even informed about the event. Somebody does not know about the function and you want to shift the blame on them to save your own family,” he added. “As soon as Saurabh Madan Mitthu (organiser of the event) is nabbed, he will spill the beans about (Navjot Kaur) Sidhu,” Majithia said. “You can only be held responsible if you have been told about the event…why were they making announcements from stage that 5,000 people are standing?” he asked. According to a purported video of the Dussehra event which went viral, an

organiser of the Dussehra event had boasted on stage before Navjot Kaur Sidhu that over 5,000 people were standing on the train tracks to witness the function. SAD patriarch and former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal said the tragedy could have easily been avoided if Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife had shown a sense of responsibility and refused to be associate with an event which did not have the requisite permissions. “Thousands had been brought to the venue, which was highly vulnerable and tragedy-prone as it was adjacent to a busy railway line where long distance trains routinely ply, by the organisers who enjoy direct patronage and protection of the Sidhus,” he said. “If they had sought the government’s permission, it would in all probability have been denied or would have been granted only in consultation with the Railways,” he added. Badal said instead of taking responsibility, the “villains” were busy “brazenly painting” themselves as the “heroes”.

Asthana bribery case: CBI to continue probe

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Chandigarh, Oct 23 (PTI): The opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday accused the Congress-led Punjab government of shifting the blame for the Amritsar train tragedy, which claimed nearly 60 lives, on the Railways and of inaction against the organisers. It also termed the magisterial probe ordered by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh as a “cover-up” to give a clean chit to state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the ill-fated Dussehra celebration on Friday. T h e S A D ’s a t t a c k comes a day after the Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jhakar alleged that the Indian Railways was “running away” from a probe. “It is an afterthought to shift the blame. The commissioner of the (Amritsar) Municipal Corporation is saying there was no permission (for the Dussehra function). The land (where the event was held) belongs to the (municipal) corporation. Who else could have given permission? Nobody,” SAD leader Bikram Singh

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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting proposes to amend the Section 3(1) of the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing With Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007 to ensure access to the largest number of viewers, on a free to air basis, of sporting events of national importance through mandatory sharing of sports broadcasting signals with Prasar Bharati. The details of the proposed Bill have been placed on the Ministry's website (https://www.mib.gov.in). Feedback/ comments on the draft Bill, along with justifications in brief, may be sent either on this Ministry's website itself or through email at email ID 'harcharan.kaur@nic.in' within thirty (30) days of publication of this Notice. It is requested that the name, contact number, email address and postal address of the sender be indicated clearly at the time of sending feedback/ comments. davp 22202/11/0014/1819

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Green crackers: Jokes on social media

Supreme Court has permitted only ‘green firecrackers’ for a less-polluting Diwali. (File)

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): With the Supreme Court permitting only ‘green firecrackers’ for a less-polluting Diwali, the manufacturers on Tuesday said “no such thing” exists and environmentalists wanted authorities to work real quick to ensure compliance, while social media erupted with jokes with many simply colouring the crackers green. Industry bodies, which peg the firecracker market at around Rs 20,000 crore per annum, said the court order, including restricting time to burn crackers to just two hours on Diwali and other festivals, would have a significant impact on sales.

E nv i r o n m e n t a n d health experts welcomed the order, saying it was time the society celebrated festivals “more responsibly”. D Saha, an environmental scientist who previously worked with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), said the authorities would now have to ensure that the norms are adhered to more strictly, especially at the manufacturing level. “As a society, we have been using firecrackers to celebrate occasions, from festivals to landmark days and weddings to grand events, but there is a much bigger cost involved, the damage the bursting causes to the environment and of course the health hazards.

And, so we must behave more responsibly,” he told PTI. Asked how the decibel norms could be checked for compliance, Saha said the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) works on the regulation of public safety aspects related to explosive substances. The Tamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers’ Association, which represents the states’ Rs 6,000 crore crackers industry, said they are already producing crackers after approval from the PESO. K Mariappan, General Secretary of the association, which has decided to file a review petition on the court verdict, said the direction on

use of only ‘green crackers’ won’t work as “there is no such thing”. He said the cracker industry in and around Sivakasi in Tamil Nadu employs eight lakh people and the current year production has already been completed. “We need to explain to the court that we cannot produce such (green) crackers. We may reduce the chemicals used in manufacturing.. But it will take more time”, he said. Set up in 1898, the PESO’s objectives include ensuring public safety in the areas of manufacture, transport, storage, handling, of explosives, petroleum, carbide of calcium, inflammable substances and compressed gases. The court, in its order, said that the permissible limit of sound and smoke will be approved by the PESO. Gufran Beig of the System of the Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said use of ‘green firecrackers’ and restriction on timing of the use are good steps. When asked what a ‘green cracker’ meant, he said, “Any such item which produces minimal toxicity and minimal fumes can be termed as a green firecracker.”

Cong promises of farm loan waiver if elected New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): Attacking the NDA government’s alleged antifarmer agricultural policy, the Congress on Tuesday said it would waive all farm loans if the party came to power at the Centre in 2019. Party chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala claimed the government had waived loans of industrialists worth crores but didn’t have the money to write off the loans of farmers. He was addressing the All India Kishan Khet Mazdoor Congress’ ‘Jawab Do, Hisab Do’ rally held here. “If the Congress assumes power at the Centre then our first major work will be to waive farmers’ loan. (Party president) Rahul Gandhi has already announced this,” Surjewala said. “Every 24 hours, twelve farmers commit suicide across the country. The Modi government is responsible for this plight of farmers,” he said. Alleging the present government was a friend of capitalists and the rich, he said farmers’ distress had increased in the 53 months of BJP’s rule across the country.

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Sabarimala verdict review plea hearing on November 13

A view of Lord Aayappa’s Sabarimala temple. (file)

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear on November 13 a batch of petitions seeking recall of the constitution bench verdict permitting the entry of women in the age group of 10 to 50 years in Lord Aayappa’s Sabarimala temple. Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said in the course of morning mentioning that the review petitions would be listed on November 13 for hearing at 3pm. The Court on Monday had said it would decide on Tuesday on the hearing of the review petitions seeking recall of a September 28

Constitution Bench verdict. National Association of Aayappa Devotees, Nair Service Society, and 17 other organisation have moved the review petition seeking recall of September 28 verdict. The five-judge Constitution Bench headed by then Chief Justice Misra had junked the age old tradition of the Lord Ayyappa temple by a majority verdict of 4:1. It said that the ban on women in menstruating age group, whose presence at the Sabarimala temple was considered to be “impure”, violated their fundamental

rights and constitutional guarantee of equality. The petitioners have argued that besides “patent legal errors” in the verdict, the assumption that the temple practice is based on notions of menstrual impurity is “factually erroneous”. Pointing to protests against the verdict by women worshippers, the petitioners have contended that “events that transpired after the judgment clearly demonstrate that overwhelmingly large sections of women worshippers are supporting the custom of prohibiting entry of women.”

‘Terror and dialogue cannot go together’ 180 talukas in Maha facing drought-like situation: Fadnavis

Rajnath Singh (File)

Kashmir. Singh told reporters that as far as talks are concerned, the government has no problem in holding dialogue with anyone. “At least, they should see that Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism in India and promoting terrorism also. Give us this much of assurance that there will not be any such attempt by Pakistan. Terror and dialogue both can never go together,” he said. Asked if there was any initiative to hold talks with separatists, Singh said the government will talk to anyone who is willing to enter dialogue.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

O/O THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, WOKHA, NAGALAND NOTICE

Dt, Wokha the 8th Oct 2018

No. Judl–47/2018-19/ /Whereas Smti. Thungmoni Lotha, wife of Late Shri. Yilobemo Lotha, a permanent resident of Old Changsu Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Govt. and to close SBI AC No. 30880391111 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. Yilobemo Lotha who expired on 05/04/2108. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cutoff date and succession Certificate shall be issued. (K. Mhathung Tsanglao) Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Nagaland WC-253

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Meanwhile Rajnath Singh termed as “very unfortunate” the death of seven civilians in a blast after an encounter had ended in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and appealed to people not to venture such places where security operations were on. The minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for next of kin of the deceased. “There has been an incident in Kulgam. I have been informed that some civilians have been killed in it. It is very unfortunate. I have been told that the operation had concluded and the security forces had left but some people went there and an explosion took place due to some reason. We are pained at the loss of lives,” Singh told reporters here. Singh said he wanted to convey his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. “The price of a life cannot be set in monetary terms but still I announce an ex-gratia relief of Rs five lakh for each affected family,” he said.

Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI): Around 180 talukas in Maharashtra are facing a drought-like situation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Tuesday. These talukas were identified on the basis of norms laid down by the Centre, he said, adding the situation has arisen as the state received only 77 per cent of its average rainfall this year. The opposition Congress slammed the BJP-led government over the issue, saying it should straightway declare drought in the state and stop using terminologies like “scarcity-like” or a “drought-like” to describe the situation. “A situation of drought has developed in Maharashtra. The state has received only 77 per cent of its average annual rainfall. I have declared 180 talukas to be facing a drought-like situation as per the norms of the Centre and immediate measures are being taken in view of the situation,” Fadnavis told reporters after a weekly

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE SUB-TREASURY OFFICER, AGHUNATO

ESST/AGT01 SUBJECT : VERIFICATION OF PERSONAL PENSION : W.E.F. FROM 27TH OCTOBER TO 5TH NOVEMBER 2018 THIS IS TO INFORM TO ALL THE PENSIONERS DRAWING THEIR FAMILY LIFE PENSION UNDER THE SUB-TREASURY AGHUNATO THAT THEY ARE TO BE PRESENT WITH THEIR HALF P.P.O. BOOKLET FOR PERSONAL PHYSICAL VERIFICATION W. E.F. FROM 27TH OCT TO 5TH NOV FAILING WHICH, MAY RESULT IN SEIZURE OF PENSION AND MADE INVALID. ALL ARE REQUESTED TO BE AVAILABLE DURING THE VERIFICATION PERIOD WHICH IS MANDATORY. Kumar Rai/ Sub-Treasury Off Sub Treasury Office Aghunato DP-7887

state cabinet meeting here. The state has more than 350 talukas spread across 36 districts. He said relief measures being undertaken by the state government include concession in land revenue, educational fees, continued power supply for agriculture pumps and deploying tankers for supplying drinking water in the talukas (an administrative unit in a district) facing water scarcity. Fadnavis said a central government team will soon visit the state and declare financial assistance to deal with the situation. Asked about the Opposition’s criticism over a Water Resources Department report, which stated that the groundwater level in 14,000 villages across 252 talukas has gone down by at least a metre, he said the state has received insufficient rainfall in the last three years. He rejected the Congress criticism of the government’s flagship water conservation scheme, ‘Jalyukt Shivar’, and noted farmers

have worked hard to make it a success. The Congress has alleged the scheme is beset with corruption and despite its implementation, groundwater levels have dropped alarmingly in the state. “The Congress is insulting farmers and villagers who toiled hard to make Jalyukt Shivar scheme a success and made their villages drought-free. “This scheme means there should be water (for conservation) even if there is less rain. It does not mean there will be water if there are no rains,” he said. The chief minister said last year, the state received 80 per cent of its average rainfall, but still the farm productivity increased. “There was less water for three continuous years, so we are using that water in the ground for farming. Therefore, agricultural produce increased by 27 per cent. “Since there have been insufficient rains, we have used the water (conserved)

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMANTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Shri. Albert Ezung Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur District, Nagaland.

Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late Kalti Momin Deceased, has been filed by Shri. Rakesh Momin relation grand son, R/o H/No 5, Dubagaon Village, Dimapur to draw his Landed property etc, who expired on 20/10/2014, covered by Patta No - 84, Dag No - 127, Mouza No - 3 Measuring an area of 00B-03K-01Ls, situated at Dubagaon Village, Dimapur. 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 23 Nov. 2018. Given under the hand and seal of the court this 22 day of Oct' 2018. DP-7920

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through Jalyukt Shivar (for farm purposes) and hence storage is bound to go down,” he said. The micro-irrigation scheme involves deepening

and widening of streams, construction of cement and earthen stop dams and digging of farm ponds. The chief minister said no one should politicise the issue.

AKHETA SANGTAMLARÜ THSINGMÜJANG & ORGANISING COMMITTEE MISS SANGTAM 2018. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Organising Committee Miss Sangtam 2018 would like to acknowledge those individuals, families, Unions & Organisations who have willingly contributed through cash and kind for the success of the event. 1) United Sangtam Likhum Pümji (USLP) 2) United Sangtam Gazetted Officers Union (USGOU) 3) Sangtam Union Dimapur (SUD) 4) Sangtam People Forum Dimapur District (SPFDD) 5) Akheta Sangtam Thsingmujang (AST) 6) United Sangtam Students Conference (USSC) 7) CTS Group, Mr. Tronglichem. 8) SNF Band 9) AST, Kohima Unit. 10) Mr & Mrs. V. Kashiho Sangtam, Minister, SWC&GM, Nagaland. 11) Mr & Mrs. Muthingnyuba Sangtam, MLA. 12) Mr & Mrs. Moa Sangtam, CEO, DMC, Dimapur. 13) Mr & Mrs. Threlimong, P.P, Dimapur. 14) Mr & Mrs. M. Tsalito, P.D, DRDA, Tsg. 15) Mr & Mrs. John Tsulise, D.C, Longleng. 16) Mr & Mrs. Ihoto K. Shohe, Kiki Enterprise, Dimapur. 17) Mr & Mrs. T. Setsathong, P.D, Kiphire. 18) Mr & Mrs. H. Chumhose, V.P, USLP. 19) Er. & Mrs. Athriba, Proprietor, Logdrum School, Sangtamtilla. 20) Mr & Mrs. Revo Anar. 21) Er. & Mrs. Bendangmeren 22) Mr & Mrs. Moa, CDPO. 23) Mr & Mrs. Tushi, DHA, Power Dimapur 24) Mr & Mrs. Lekyuse, Youth Pastor, SBCPB. 25) Mr & Mrs. Chiten, Dy. Secretary, Kohima. 26) Mr & Mrs. Akhaba, GM, DIC, Longleng. 27) Mr & Mrs. Lipitong. 28) Mr & Mrs. C. Tsalito, CDPO. 29) Mr. Moasunep Sangtam, EAC 30) Mr & Mrs. Tsithrongse, Hd. G.B, Tsithrongse Village. 31) Mr & Mrs. Chotangse, Supervisor. 32) Mr & Mrs. Limawati. 33) Mr & Mrs. Hotongkyu, President, SUD. 34) Mr & Mrs. Imlikumzuk, E.O 35) Mr & Mrs (Dr’s). Münguli. 36) Dr. Tikehlila. 37) Ms. Arenla, J.E. 38) Mr & Mrs. Pitongse (Rdt. Addl. Commissioner) 39) Mr & Mrs. Tsipongse. 40) Er & Mrs. H. Akumlong. 41) Mr. Lumthrise. 42) Mr & Mrs. Asela Set, JSO, Kohima. 43) Mr & Mrs. Choriba, SO, Kohima. 44) Mr & Mrs. Hodong, Asstt. Supdt. 45) Mr & Mrs. T. Nungsang Sangtam, Kohima. 46) Mr. C. Trongdise Sangtam. 47) Ms. C. Lidila. 48) Administrator, Logdrum School. 49) Ms. Lumlila, Hair Artist & Ms. Chubatula, Makeup artist. 50) Mr. Yanglem, Photographer. 51) Mrs. Aren Thonglaru, Choreographer. 52) Mrs. Rolongla, Designer. 53) Ms. Lirila, Central Plaza for evening gown. 54) Host Tsase Anar & Selongpila Rudichularu. 55) Volunteers of Sangtamtilla & Dimapur. 56) AST, Dimapur, Sangtamtilla, Murise, Thsithrongse units. We would also like to convey our sincere gratitude to our Special Guest Smti. Athrila, ADC, Niuland and the Judges- Smt. Alongla Dy. Comdt., Smt. Rozy EAC, Smt. Athrila EAC, Shri. Moasunep Sangtam EAC, Shri. Tronglichem Executive Secy. USSC; in spite of their busy schedule their presence made the event a grand success. And all the individual participants whose contribution have made the event a grand success. May the Good Lord bless you all in your future endeavour. Convener Organising Committee Miss Sangtam 2018.

Secretary Organising Committee Miss Sangtam 2018.

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Srinagar, Oct 23 (PTI): The Centre is ready to hold talks with anyone including Pakistan but terror and dialogue can never go together, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said here Tuesday. Singh, who met representatives of various political parties in Srinagar, said he has appealed to all of them to participate in the upcoming panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir. “Biggest of problems can be faced and issues resolved through democratic means. Many problems of Jammu and Kashmir can also be addressed through democracy. I appeal to people of the state to take part in this festival of democracy,” he said at a press conference here. Singh said those who do not believe in democracy can never be well-wishers of people. The National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party had boycotted the the recent urban bodies election in Jammu and

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

‘Will conduct fair probe into Khashoggi’s death’

J a k a rt a , O c t 2 3 (IANS): Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir, who is in Indonesia on an official visit, said on Tuesday that the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi would be thoroughly investigated and those responsible would be punished. “Our commitment is to seek that the investigation is thorough and complete and that the truth is revealed,” said Al-Jubeir at a joint press conference in Jakarta with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi. “We will see to it ... that procedures and mechanisms are put in place to ensure that something like this can never happen again,” he was cited as saying by Efe news. On Monday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo had expressed his concern over the incident to Al-Jubeir during a meeting at the presidential palace in Bogor, according to the Indonesian Foreign Ministry. Al-Jubeir said that Saudi Arabia had sent a team to Turkey for a joint investigation and “uncovered evidence of a murder” in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and a critic of Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed AlJubeir gestures before a bilateral meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday.

Mohammed bin Salman’s policies, disappeared after he entered the consulate on October 2 to obtain documents for his marriage. Al-Jubeir said 18 people had been detained and six senior government officials had already been dismissed as a result of the investigation. The Saudi diplomatic head said there were discrepancies between what the Saudi embassy in Turkey reported and what actually happened. A video, obtained and broadcast by CNN on Monday, purportedly showed a Saudi agent walking out of the consulate by the back door, wearing Khashoggi’s clothes, spectacles and a fake beard, in an apparent

attempt to disguise himself as the slain Saudi journalist. A Turkish official identified the man in the video as Mustafa al-Madani, who was allegedly part of what investigators said was a hit squad, sent to kill the journalist. After weeks of denying involvement in Khashoggi’s disappearance, Saudi Arabia has given a shifting narrative of what happened to the journalist. The Kingdom admitted last week that Khashoggi was killed in the Istanbul consulate, saying his death was the result of a “fistfight”. Later, a Saudi source close to the royal palace told CNN that he died in a chokehold.

Iran vows to abort US sanctions Tehran, Oct 23 (IANS): Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said his country will manage to abort anti-Iran sanctions by the US, Press TV reported Monday. “Many countries have shown readiness to do business with Iran” despite US sanction threats, Zarif was quoted as saying, Xinhua news agency reported. “Serious measures” must be taken by European states to protect the Iranian nuclear deal before Washington imposes the second round of sanctions on November 4, he added. According to the Iranian Minister, Britain, France and Germany, three European signatories to the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, have made commitments and proposals despite some unresolved technical details. Other countries which attach great importance to the international pact, including Russia, China and Japan, “are ready to implement their part”, Zarif noted. “We are selling our oil (and) we are able to maintain our economy,” he vowed. The US has been pushing its allies to slash oil imports from Iran since the beginning of this year. Senior US officials have said Washington aims to cut Iran’s oil exports to zero “to force Tehran to change its behaviour in the region”.

China opens world’s longest sea bridge

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is lit up in Hong Kong, Monday. (AP/PTI)

Beijing, Oct 23 (PTI): China on Tuesday officially opened the 55-km-long sea bridge, said to be the world’s longest, connecting Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. President Xi Jinping inaugurated the USD 20 billion bridge at a special ceremony held in Zhuhai, in southern China’s Guangdong Province, attended by about 700 guests, including the leaders of Hong Kong and Macau. It was opened with a one sentence speech by Xi, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported. The construction of the bridge started in December

Pak to launch campaign against India over IWT: Report Islamabad, Oct 23 (PTI): Pakistan will launch an aggressive campaign against India to highlight its concerns over the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after New Delhi failed to let Pakistani officials visit two hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, a media report said Tuesday. Pakistan’s Commissioner on Permanent Indus Water Commission Syed Mehr Ali Shah said the Indian water commissioner had promised on the conclusion of the August 29-30 annual meeting to arrange a visit to the 1,000MW Pakal Dul and 48MW Lower Kalnai in Jammu and Kashmir in the last week of September. But the visit was delayed to October 7-12 due to local government elections in Jammu and Kashmir, he said. Shah alleged that the Indian side did not honour its revised schedule as well, saying Panchayat elections were being held in the state after 20 years. Shah said he wrote a letter of disappointment and then talked to his counterpart a few days ago on phone and based on that discussion he did not expect a visit soon, Dawn newspaper reported. “We do not foresee an

inspection visit of (the two projects being executed by India over) the Chenab River in the near future based on my telephonic discussions with my Indian counterpart,” Shah said. Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda said he did not want to go into a threatening mode, but would launch an aggressive campaign at home and abroad as India had seriously violated the 1960 treaty to Pakistan’s disadvantage. Without explaining, the minister said he would trap India to its own bluff card because the matter also pertained to Pakistan’s security and he was in the process of consultations with stakeholders to resolve the challenges with India on a war footing.

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2009 and was to be completed in 2016. Situated in the Lingdingyang waters of the Pearl River estuary, it will be the world’s longest sea bridge, the state-run Xinhua news agency said. China claims credit for building the world’s longest bridge, the 164.8km-long Danyang–Kunshan Grand viaduct on the Beijing- Shanghai high speed railway. The 55-kilometre crossing, which includes a road bridge and underwater tunnel, links Hong Kong’s Lantau island to Zhuhai and the gambling enclave of Macau, across the waters of the Pearl River Estuary. The bridge, which will

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1932 – 15-10-2018 We the family members of Lt. O. Longerzung Longchar (Aonokpu) would like to express our sincere gratitude to every individual, churches, organisation, union, friends and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during the illness and sad demise of our beloved father on 15-10-18. We would like to convey our special thanks to doctors and staff of Zion Hospital and blood bank of District Hospital of Dimapur. We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual personally, but it is our prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly. Loving sons, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws DP-7917

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be opened for regular traffic from Wednesday, will slash the travel time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai from three hours to just 30 minutes, it said, adding it will further integrate the cities in the Pearl River Delta. Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng said the bridge would bring Hong Kong and mainland China closer in terms of economic and trade activities. Describing the bridge as a sign of successful cooperation between the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau he said, it is a demonstration of China’s engineering capabilities. Han, Beijing’s man in-charge of regional eco-

nomic integration, said that the 55-km-long bridge could facilitate the development of “one country, two systems”, a framework that allows Hong Kong and Macau a certain degree of autonomy. He said it was the first time the three sides had worked together on a major infrastructure project. “It opens up all three places for greater exchange in trade and economics. It also enhances the competitiveness of the Pearl River Delta,” the Post quoted him as saying. The bridge would help Hong Kong and Macau be integrated to mainland China, he added. But, the critics have called the bridge a “white elephant” and a “blood and sweat project”, noting 10 workers have died and more than 600 were injured during its construction, the Post reported. Additional concerns surfaced earlier this year when officials revealed that estimates for the amount of traffic expected for the bridge had been cut. A 2008 consultancy study had predicted that 33,100 vehicles and 1,71,800 passengers would cross the bridge daily by 2030. But the estimate was lowered to 29,100 vehicles and 1,26,000 passenger trips in a 2016 study, down 12 per cent and 26 per cent respectively, the report said.

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15.06.1964 – 12.10.2018 Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who stood by us, physically, materially, financially and spiritually during the prolonged illness and at the time of demise of our beloved father Late Thepfuzolie Zuyie, who left us for his eternal home on 12th Oct 2018 at Kohima. Our special thanks to:• Central Christian Revival Church Kohima • Rüsoma Baptist Church • Christian Revival Church Rüsoma • Doctors & Nurses of NHAK • Doctors & Nurses of ICU, NHAK • All the Blood Donors • Naga Hospital Colony Youth Organization • Nousikro Society Rüsoma • Kerese Krotho • Rüsoma Chazou Ketuoko Krotho • Drivers Union Rüsoma • D Block Panchayat Kohima • NCC Friends Group. We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone individually for all the support and help extended to us, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God Bless you all abundantly. Loving Wife, children, in-laws, & grandchildren. K-3124

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7 dead, 40 injured in car bomb blast in Iraq Bag h da d, O c t 2 3 (Agencies): As many as seven people were killed and 40 injured in a car bomb explosion in Mosul, the capital of Iraq’s northern province of Nineveh, the Iraqi military said on Tuesday. The blast took place when a car exploded at a popular market in Qayyara, 50 km south of Mosul, the Iraqi Army Colonel Rayadh al-Juboury told Xinhua. According to the security and medical reports the death toll of the blast is seven, including two soldiers, while 40 were injured, he added. The responsibility of the attack has not been claimed by any group. Notably, the Islamic State (IS) militant group, in most cases,was responsible for such attacks. K Y M C

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"I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will live, even though they die..."

John 11:25

(15.07.1935 – 24.10.2016)

1 Corinthian 15.55: "Oh death, Where is your sting?" Papa, two years have gone by and it feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by without remembering you. Your candid assurance of "It's alright" in every situation of our life is still an inspiration for us to face the challenges of life. And so in times of sadness and tears and on stormy days, we remember your assurance. Your legacy of simplicity and cheerfulness is a gentle reminder as to how we should live life. DP-5675

In sweet remembrance, Loving children, grandchildren and in-laws

We the bereaved family members of R. Yibemo Ezung (Officially known as R.Y. Lotha) would like to express our profound thankfulness to all those who stood by us spiritually, physically, financially, materially at the sudden demise of our beloved Father and my Husband. With much gratitude, we would like to thank all our elders, friends neighbours, well-wishers, our Native Village, Bhandari Town Baptist Church, 7th NAP Church, All Rank and File of 7th NAP Battalion, 7th NAP Unit School, Department of India Post, Pensioners' Association and all other Organizations, Departments and Institutions. Even though we are not able to thank each and every individual personally yet, it is our humble prayer that God bless you all abundantly. With our sincere and deepest gratitude, we hope that you will all accept our humble Acknowledgement. DP-7941

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Born on 23/02/1970 – Died on 18/10/2018 We the bereaved family of Late Tiameren Jamir (Mangmetong Village) would like to express our immense gratitude to all those individuals and groups who stood by us during his prolonged illness till his last breath; for supporting us in prayers, physically, financially, materially and morally during our adversity. Words alone can be expressed to thank you all for your kind gestures towards us. Our special thanks to: 1. Doctors and Staff of Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur 2. Principal Director, Treasuries and Accounts, Kohima 3. Senior Treasury Officer and Staff, Mokokchung 4. Mangmetong Baptist Arogo 5. Dimapur Ao Baptist Arogo 6. Mangmetong Union Mokokchung, Kohima and Dimapur 7. Kubza Baptist Arogo 8. Kumlomg Baptist Arogo 9. Mongsenbai Council and Youth Association 10. Neighbors, colony members and all well wishers We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge and thank each and every individual in person, yet it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly for your continuing support and contributions. Loving wife, children and relatives MKC-262 K Y M C

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‘Mirzapur’ trailer promises it will be glorious

alloween, the reboot of the 1978 classic, has made a killing at the US box office, raking in over $77m (£59m) during its opening weekend. It makes it the biggest debut ever for a horror film with a female lead, and the biggest debut ever for any film with a female lead over 55. Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode in the movie. Halloween now ranks as the second-highest debut for an October release, set earlier this month by Venom.

“I am enor mously proud of this film,” said Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions, who co-financed the film with Miramax. “Halloween brings the franchise back to life in a fresh, relevant and fun way that is winning over fans and critics alike.” Curtis also celebrated via Twitter, writing: “OK, I’m going for one BOAST post,” adding the hash tag #WomenGetThingsDone. Her Laurie is seen as a grandmother in the latest instalment of the series, who has been waiting for an opportunity to confront Mi-

chael Myers once more. Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution, said the success of Halloween is down to the 40-year gap between the original and the latest instalment. “There had been quite some time since the original film,” Orr said. “You combine that with the return of a tremendous star in Jamie Lee Curtis, great writing, great filmmaking. All of that comes together as a perfect storm.” However, the film has received mixed reviews from critics, with Forbes commenting: “It’s not very good or tightly-directed, and it fails as a character play and a scary movie.” Ed Potton in The Times described it as “a painfully workmanlike horror that could have been made at any point in the past four decades”. (BBC)

rom the look of its trailer, “Mirzapur” -Amazon’s new bustor-boom series -- promises a fusillade of flamboyant fights and bloodshed. First things first. It feels reassuring and comforting to see the very gifted Pankaj Tripathi finally taking centrestage. He was plainly riveting as the Shakespearean mafia don in Shankar Raman’s “Gurgaon”. He returns to play a restless crimelord with a problematic son in “Mirzapur”. It’s a world that perhaps Francis Ford Coppola or Martin Scorcese would approve of. There is sly deceit and tormenting treachery as Tripathy’s Kaleen Bhai (he deals in carpets) tries to control his wild son, played by that extraordinarily credible actor Divyendu Sharma, last seen stealing every scene from Shahid Kapoor in “Batti Gul Meter Chalu”. I suspect there are only scenesteelers, no scene-stealers in “Mirzapur”. (IANS)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018

Drake smashes long-held Beatles record

rake has been on a tear this year, already breaking multiple Billboard and streaming records. On Monday, the Toronto rapper broke yet another Billboard record. Drake beat The Beatles’ record for most Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 song in a calendar year with 12. The Beatles had held the record since 1964, according to Rolling Stone. Drake’s feature on Bad Bunny’s song “MIA”

launched the hip-hop star into the upper echelon. He had already been featured on two other tracks this month, including Lil Baby

and Gunna’s song “Never Recover” and Quavo’s “Flip the Switch.” He’s No. 3 on the list of Top 10 songs, sitting behind The Beatles with 34 and Madonna with 38. Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey are all behind the “God’s Plan” singer on the list. Drake recently spoke about how he was concerned about how he was going to end his career. “I think maybe one

of my biggest concerns in my career is just to figure out how to exit gracefully,” he said on HBO’s “The Shop.” “I’ve watched people overstay their welcome, and I just don’t ever want to be that guy that’s addicted to the feeling of victory... Addicted to the emotion of people digesting something that they love, and get to the point I’m just feeding them something and they’re just like ‘Yeah...’” (FoxNews)

New Papa Roach album to arrive in January

apa Roach guitarist Jerry Horton has confirmed to the Milwaukee radio station 102.9 The Hog that the band’s tenth studio album will arrive in January. The followup to 2017’s “Crooked Teeth” will include the songs “Renegade Music” and “Who Do You Trust?”, which were released earlier this month. A s k e d w hy Pa p a Roach decided to work on new music so soon after the release of “Crooked Teeth”, Jerry said: “Normally, we give it a couple of years to two and a half years, just because the touring cycles usually take a pretty long time. And then six months we’ll do [in the studio] for the record. This time it was, like, a year on tour and maybe three months [in the studio]. We

got in with the same guys [producers Nicholas ‘RAS’ Furlong and Colin Brittain] that we did ‘Crooked Teeth’ with, and we have this flow together, and it just went really quick.” He continued: “We’ve been doing this for so long that we kind of know if we get to a certain point

with a song that it’s not happening naturally, then we just kind of set it aside and move on to something else and then maybe come back to it later. But we don’t try and sit there and force it for days on end like we used to.” According to Jerry, the new Papa Roach al-

bum will include some material that was left on the cutting-room floor during the “Crooked Teeth” sessions. “Yeah, there’s a couple of songs that didn’t make it on the last record, mostly because they didn’t get finished,” he explained. “We took a fresh ear to a couple of the jams and came out with songs. Some bands would look at some of these things and say, ‘Oh, well, it didn’t happen right away. It must not be good.’ Sometimes it just takes a little time for it to kind of click in our heads. But we don’t necessarily throw anything away — we’re kind of hoarders that way. You never know — something could be sitting in there that’s great; we just weren’t in that headspace at the time.” (Blabbermouth)

World’s oldest intact shipwreck found

rchaeologists have found what they believe to be the world’s oldest intact shipwreck at the bottom of the Black Sea where it appears to have lain undisturbed for more than 2,400 years, a media report said on Tuesday. The 23-metre vessel, thought to be ancient Greek, was discovered with its mast, rudders and rowing benches

all present and correct just over a mile below the surface. A lack of oxygen at that depth preserved it, reports the Guardian. “A ship surviving intact from the classical world, lying in over 2 km of water, is something I would never have believed possible,” said professor Jon Adams, the principal investigator with the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology

Project (MAP), the team that made the find. “This will change our understanding of shipbuilding and seafaring in the ancient world.” The ship is believed to have been a trading vessel of a type that researchers say has only previously been seen “on the side of ancient Greek pottery such as the ‘Siren Vase’ in the British Museum”.

Corrigendum Apropos the news item published on October 21 under the caption “Rolila is Miss Sangtam”, the member in the judge of the beauty Pageant Theose RO should be read as Moasunep Sangtam EAC, and the band name should also read as SNF BAND and not as rendered. DP-7899

THE 68TH LBCA WOMEN’S TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE

The Women Department of Lotha Baptist Churches Association held its 68th Triennial Conference from 19th - 21st Oct. 2018 hosted by Kohima Lotha Baptist Church under the theme “Be rooted in Christian faith” with Rev. Nyanchumo Lotha, Executive Secretary LBCA, Rev. Mhathung Lotha, Sr. Pastor (KLBC), Miss Meribeni Ngullie, Women Secretary LBCA and Miss Lanvano Kithan, Women Evangelist, LBCA as speakers respectively. Stressing on the theme, the speakers challenged the congregation to be deeply rooted in their faith, that one should not be tossed to and fro, and carried about with every doctrine of men. On the first day, in the inaugural service, all the women leaders marched to the stage with their respective Church flags and bowed with prayers pronounced by the Executive Secretary LBCA. Which was followed by welcome address by Mrs. Nyanchumi Kithan, Women Leader KLBC as host and Miss Meribeni Ngullie, Women Secretary LBCA on behalf of Association respectively. A Twelve members of Praise Team from the host Church enthralled the congregation on every service that added vibrancy to the conference. The last service was curtained down with a mesmerizing moment with a processional song “The Lord Bless You and Keep You” by the praise team. And as the praise team sang the song gracefully, 122 women clad in colourful attires from the host Church handed down the flags from the stage to all the respective Church Leaders which triggered an emotional rhythm upon the whole congregation. A new team of Office Bearers for the year 2018-2021 were also selected as follows (i) Chairperson: Libeni Jami (ii) Vice Chairperson: Mhabeni M Tsopoe (iii) Secretary: Easther Kithan (iv) Jt.Secretary: Mhalo Kithan. A day long workshop was held on the topic (i) “The Challenges of Contemporary Christian Wife” and (ii) “ A healthy Life-style & Progress” During the three days Women Conference, a five point resolution was also adopted. Altogether 803 delegates from 122 Lotha Baptist Churches across Nagaland attended the conference. The next Conference will be held in Dimapur Lotha Baptist Church in 2021. Multimedia Committee LBCA Women Conference K-3116 K

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Arsenal beat Leicester for 10th straight win

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Nagaland beat Arunachal in Vijay Merchant U-16 Trophy Dimapur, Oct 23 (NPN): Nagaland U-16 boys team won its first three day Vijay Merchant trophy match by defeating Arunachal Pradesh by 187 runs at Mahabir Chilorai Stadium, Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon. In the first innings, Nagaland were bowled out for

218. In the second innings, Nagaland scored 174 runs (declared) losing 4 wickets. Yugandhar scored 135 runs and 62 (n.o) in the first and second innings respectively. Arunachal managed to score only 104 in the first innings while they were bowled out for mere 99 runs in the second innings.

24th ND Trophy from October 31 Dimapur, Oct 23 (NPN): The 24th Lt Nyamo Lotha & Daniel Lotha memorial football running trophy will be held from October 31 to November 7 at State Stadium, Dimapur. Therefore, interested teams have been informed to collect entry forms from N Grocery Shop, near Lotha Hoho Ki, DC Court junction, Dimapur. For Nagaland Sepaktakraw junior teams will be participating at the 22nd Junior National more information, contact 9774281721 or 9077445321. Sepaktakraw Championship from October 26-30 at Guwahati, Assam.

Arsenal players celebrate after scoring a goal during their EPL match against Leicester City.

L O N D O N, O c t 2 3 (Agencies): The brilliance of Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang kept Arsenal rolling along on Monday. Ozil scored one goal and helped set up Aubameyang for two more as Arsenal came from behind to beat Leicester 3-1 in the English Premier League. The win was the Gunners’ 10th straight overall, their longest run in 11 years. It was also their seventh consecutive league victory and moved them up to fourth place, two points behind leaders Manchester City. “We are beginning to play with heart,” first-year

Arsenal coach Unai Emery said. Leicester made a good start and was rewarded in the 31st minute when Ben Chilwell charged down the left side and sent a shot which deflected off Hector Bellerin and past goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Arsenal then started to take control and equalized just before halftime when Ozil made a run from the midway line, passed to Bellerin on the right and side-footed the defender’s quick return off the inside of the far post. Though Arsenal carried the momentum into the second half, it was Leicester which almost regained the lead as Wil-

fred Ndidi’s header hit the crossbar. Aubameyang then came off the bench and needed just three minutes to make impact as he tucked home a cross from Bellerin, who had been released down the right side by Ozil, in the 63rd minute. Arsenal then wrapped things up three minutes later with Ozil at the center of a brilliant team goal . The German let a pass from Bellerin go through his legs to Alexandre Lacazette and continued his run into the area. Lacazette slid a perfect ball back into Ozil’s path and he crossed for Aubameyang, who easily tapped home at the far post.

Bajrang settles for silver at World Wrestling C’ship

Bu da p e s t, O c t 2 3 (PTI): Bajrang Punia’s bid to become only the second Indian to win a gold medal at the World Championship fell flat as a tactically superior Takuto Otoguro stunned the Indian in the 65kg final on Monday. Only the fourth Indian ever to make it to the World Championship gold medal match, 24-year-old Bajrang was rattled by the 19-year old Otoguro, who consistently attacked the left leg of Indian and emerged a comfortable 16-9 winner.

At 19, Otogur u is Japan’s youngest World Champion. Legendary Yuji Takada, who won gold at 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, had become the youngest World Champion from Japan at the age of 20 in 1974. A four-point throw gave Otoguro an early 5-0 lead, leaving Bajrang to play just a catch-up game. With back-to-back take downs, the Indian reduced the deficit to 4-5. The Japanese got more points with a step out

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and led 7-6 at the break. An early take down at the start of second period handed Otoguro a 9-6 lead. The Japanese kept attacking

Bajrang’s left leg, a strategy which the Indian struggled to counter. The Commonwealth Games and Asian Games gold-medallist Bajrang eventually had to settle for a silver, which is his second medal at the Worlds. He had won a bronze won on 2013. Sushil Kumar, the country’s first superstar to emerge from the wrestling mat, is the lone Indian to win a gold medal at the Worlds, achieving the feat in 2010 in Moscow in the 66kg category.

Apart from Sushil, Amit Dahiya (2013) and Bishambar Singh (1967) are the other Indians to make it to the world championship final in men’s free style. Udey Chand (bronze, 1961), Ramesh Kumar (bronze, 2009), Nar Singh Yadav (2015) are the other men’s free style wrestlers to win a medal at the World. From among female g rapplers, only Babita Phogat (bronze, 2012), Geeta Phogat (2012), Alka Tomar (bronze, 2006) are the medal winners at Worlds.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

PCB rubbishes spot-fixing allegations

Atletico handed Costa, Savic boost for trip to Dortmund

MA D RI D, O c t 2 3 (Agencies): Atletico Madrid have been given a boost ahead of their top-ofthe-table Champions League clash at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday by the news that striker Diego Costa and defender Stefan Savic are fit to play after returning from injury. Costa, who scored in the Spanish side’s opening 2-1 Group A win away to AS Monaco and set up a goal in the 3-1 victory at home to Club Bruges, has been sidelined since hurting his hamstring against the Belgian side on Oct. 3. Montenegro centre back Savic has been sidelined for six weeks since suffering what the club described as a “severe muscle injury” while on international duty in September. Dortmund lead the group on goal difference after beating Bruges 1-0 away and Monaco 3-0 at home and are also top of the Bundesliga, having thrashed Vfb Stuttgart 4-0 on Saturday. Atletico, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw at Villarreal. K Y M C

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10th October, 1958 – 6th October, 2018 "Surely the righteous will never be shaken, they will be remembered forever" (Psalms 112:6) We the bereaved family members of Lt. B. Longak Phom would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individual, relatives, neighbour and well-wishers for supporting us financially, materially, physically and morally during his illness. May the good Lord bestow upon you His blessing for your invaluable support rendered in all forms. We also convey our special thanks to : 1. Tzüdikong Phom Fellowship 2. Tzüdikong Ao Baptist Church 3. Tangha Baptist Church 4. Kanching Baptist Church 5. Kangching Council 6. Tamlu Town Baptist Church 7. Nepali Fellowship, Tzüdikong 8. Hindi Fellowship, Tzüdikong 9. Konyak Union, Tzüdikong 10. Teyang Ward 11. Telongjem SHG, Tzüdikong 12. 13th IR Tzüdikong 13. Anaki "C" Union 14. Phom Union, Tuli Town 15. 12th IR Headquarter, Chingtok Loving Wife and Children DP-7923

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Born on : 23-04-1960 Died on : 17-10-2018

We the Family Members of Late Tiakumzük Jamir would like to convey our deepest & sincere thanks to every individual, friends, neighbours, church, unions, relatives for your selfless sympathy, love and support. We will forever cherish in our hearts; that the Almighty God bless each and everyone for your support of comfort, prayers, financial & material help that was rendered upon our family. DP-7945

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Karachi, Oct 23 (Agencies): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recentlyreleased documentary as “baseless” and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage. In response to the Al Jazeera’s latest documentary, which claimed that four international matches involving Pakistan were spot-fixed, the PCB said the allegations were under review jointly by the ICC and its own Anti-Corruption Unit. “The broadcaster has not been forthcoming with provision of any evidence whatsoever in the absence of which their allegations remain unsubstantiated,” the statement added. “Without provision of evidence from the broadcaster, the allegations will remain baseless,” it said.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24,2018

MDFA Trophy: Intermingle, Venuzo is NagaWrestlemania-7 champ Telongjem FC in semi-finals

Venuzo (hands raised) along with other winners, organizers and referee after the prize distribution at kohima local ground on Tuesday. (NP).

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Ko h i m a , O c t 2 3 (NPN): Venuzo Dawhuo of Thenyizu village under Phek district emerged as champion of the NagaWrestlemania-7 King of the Ring Series on Tuesday. The 21 year old Dawhuo, who weighs 92 kg and stands 5’11 feet tall, defeated defending champion of Naga Wrestling Association 2018, Menu-

osetuo Yiese (20 yrs) of Kohima village in the final match. Dawhuo received a cash prize of Rs.1,20,000 champion belt and citation while the runners-up Yiese, who stand 6.6 feet tall and weighs 118 kg, received Rs. 60,000 and citation. The third position was bagged by former NWA champion Dzieselatuo Keretsii (32 yrs) of Kohima village. Keretsii received Rs. 30,000 and citation while Kezhavizo Thevo

(21 yrs) of Chedema village secured the fourth position and received Rs. 15,000 and citation. In the quarter final, Menuosetuo yiese defeated Nguzii Pao, Venuzo Dawhuo defeated Kezhaseluo-o Pienyii, Dzieselatuo Keretsii defeated Seketoukho Nipu and Kezhavizo Thevo defeated Tho Apao. All the losing quarter finalists received Rs. 8,000 each.

In the King of the Ring Series championship, all the 8 losing wrestlers received Rs. 5,000 each while losing 16 received Rs. 3000 each. Earlier, MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro, the special guest, lauded 3E, the organizers of the Combat Festival, for creating a platform for the Naga youths and also providing opportunity for the combat sports lovers to witness the event. He said Naga

style wrestling has always been special occasion and a source of entertainment for wrestling lovers. He also expressed happiness that Naga youths have been participating at the national and international of combat sports. Nakhro further encouraged the wrestlers and fighters to maintain discipline and be dedicated. The inaugural programme was chaired by Vitsolie Keyho and Zapuvizo Liezietsu, invocation prayer was offered by associate pastor of Khedi Baptist Church, Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachii, welcome address was delivered by MD 3E Nagaland, Kethosituo Mepfhiio and a special song was presented by Vibeilie Mechiilho. Altogether 52 wrestlers (18 in heavyweight category and 34 lightweight category) from Angami, Chakhesang, Poumai and Nepali participated in the championship. As part of the combat sports festival, Mixed Martial Arts event Championship will be held on October 26 and 27. The championship is sanctioned by MMA India and 32 fighters from all over the country will take part in the event.

Players of Telongjem FC (Yellow) and Grand Elites FC in action during the fourth quarter final match of MDFA Trophy at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Tuesday.

Dimapur, Oct 23 (NPN): Intermingle Club thrashed YA Marepkong 8-0 to book their semifinals berth of MDFA Trophy 2018 on Tuesday. The first and second goal for Intermingle was scored by Yhunshalo in the 13th and 16th minute. Lipoksashi Jamir scored the third goal in the 31st minute and Golmei Ninja made it 4-0 in the 35th minute. After the breather, Yhunshalo found the net

again in the 65th minute to complete his hat-trick. Limakumzuk scored the sixth goal in the 78th. Bendangnukshi scored the seventh goal in the 90th minute and Sakutemjen completed the rout in the last additional minute of the game. In the last quarter finals match, Telongjem FC beat Grand Elites SC 6-5 vie tie breaker to qualify for the semi-finals. With a fifty-fifty ball possession, the first 45 minutes of the game ended in a goal-

less draw. Nampy Rentta of Telogjem FC scored the first goal in the 65th minute. However, Grand Elites SC scored the equalizer l in the 78th minute of the game. With both the teams failing to score any goal till the 90th minute, the winner of the match was decided through a tie-breaker penalty shootout. Telogjem FC won the tie breaker 6-5 and registered their spot in the semi finals of the MDFA Trophy 2018.

Naga lad set sights on ISL his sights to play in India’s most prestigious league, the Indian Super League (ISL). The 18 year old lad, who hails from Medziphema town is presently playing for I-League side Churchill Brothers FC. Speaking to this correspondent, Mezhii said he has great passion for football from childhood and worked hard every day to reach where he was today. According to him, lack of facilities or infrastructure in the state, lack of exposure and platform and lack of discipline, dedication and patience were the reasons the state was lagging behind in football despite many talented players. He, therefore, encouraged fellow footballers to come out of their comfort zone and stay focus with positive mindset. Before his stint in the ILeague, Mezhii played in the state level catch them young tournament representing Dimapur and also represented Nagaland under-14 team in Subroto International Cup (runners up). He also played Visalie Mezhii for Shillong Lajong FC in the Correspondent Under-18 I-League. Churchill Brothers will Kohima, Oct 23 (NPN): play against Minerva Punjab Visalie Mezhii, a young foot- FC at Chandigarh city on baller from Nagaland, has set October 28.

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