October 24, 2019

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Crucial NSCN (I-M) - GoI talks today

Spl. Correspondent

NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (NPN): As representatives of NSCN (I-M) and Government of India are scheduled to hold, possibly the final meeting, in New Delhi on Thursday, there is an intermingling of both elation and apprehension among sections of people in Nagaland.

As the deadline set by prime minister Narendra Modi to conclude the endless and prolonged negotiations of 22 long years is reached, there is a sense of relief that the bloody chapter will end and a new chapter of peace will begin.

However, there are also those who are apprehensive that some would withhold from inking the agreement for the much sought after and awaited Naga political solution.

In Nagaland, state police has beefed up security while armed forces are also high alert to maintain law and order. On the other hand, many people resorted to panic buying of food items in case of any disturbances. On assuming charge as Governor of Nagaland, Ravi had told the gathering

Include all parties in final solution, Naga Hoho to GoI DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Naga Hoho (NH) has once again appealed to the Government of India (GoI) to ensure that the final solution was inclusive of all parties and that there should not be further division arising out of “piecemeal” agreement, adding unity was the only way forward.

NH gave a clarion call to all Nagas, particularly national workers, to leave aside their differences for the sake of peace and tranquillity in “our land” and unite for peaceful solution that would pave way for a lasting peace.

Noting that Nagas’ quest for peace and to live as equals had come a long way, NH said “freedom fighters” had sacrificed their lives for the cause of Naga independence and sovereignty, while some decided to betray in the past, which made the people suffer untold miseries in the process of “our struggle”.

Notwithstanding the sufferings, torture, rape and murder, NH said Naga freedom fighters had kept the movement alive, which helped “us assert our rights” as a free people without any fear and doubts.

And today, time and opportunity for Nagas had come once again to choose and decide our destiny, it added.

This is it!

“Urgent official meeting?

No. They’re discussing about solution.”

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PM Narendra Modi and NSCN (I-M) leaders in a group photo at the signing ceremony of the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015. (File)

at civic reception accorded to him at the NBCC convention centre in Kohima on August 16 that Modi had asked him to conclude the talks within three months.

This would mean that the solution could be inked

by October end or first week of November. Ravi also convened a meeting with representatives of Naga tribes, civil society and church in Kohima on October 18 where he explained about the Framework Agreement.

He also informed the gathering that the Modi government will go ahead with signing the solution as per the parameters of the agreements with all Naga political groups.

Thursday’s meeting in New Delhi will therefore, shape the final outcome of all these sentiments but

there is no denying the fact that Modi means serious business when it comes to implementing crucial decisions.

The signing of the Framework Agreement by Ravi on behalf of the government of India and Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muivah on behalf of the NSCN (I-M) had laid the principle for eventual solution. In order to take all on board, another agreement called ‘Preamble’ was signed between Ravi and the Working Committee(WC) representing the seven Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) on November 17,2017.

Both the above agreements would be encompassed in the draft final solution, as indicated on several occasions by the Interlocutor R.N. Ravi.

As the D-Day for signing of the final solution was nearing, there has been sort of ‘holding back’ by the NSCN(I-M) over its demand for Naga flag and constitution. The Interlocutor R.N. Ravi has said on several occasions that these were not accepted by the government of India but they could still be discussed without becoming hindrances to a solution.

Ravi had also said that in both the agreementsFramework and Preamblethis issue did not figure.

Since the Modi government had abrogated Article 370 for Jammu & Kashmir, a state that had its own flag and separate constitution, till August 5,2019, Ravi’s statements appear to echo the same stand of the government of India vis-à-vis Naga flag and constitution.

W h i l e t h e WC o f NNPGs has agreed to go ahead and to discuss the Naga flag and constitution post-solution, the NSCN(I-M), on the other hand, has maintained that the flag and constitution were the legitimate rights of the Nagas that lie at the core of an honourable and acceptable settlement.

Oppn NPF pained at talks heading towards deadlock DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): NPF has expressed pain at the Naga peace process after 22 years was now apparently heading towards a deadlock with Centre’s interlocutor for Naga peace talks and governor RN Ravi and NSCN (I-M) taking divergent stands and accusing each other through media.

At a consultative meeting with members from its Legislature Wing, Core Committee, senior leaders and frontal wing leaders at its central office here on Wednesday, the party hoped that Government of India (GoI) would not sign another “16-Point memorandum-type of agreement” as it was signed with the “go-between” group, leaving behind the main contenders for whom the agreement was proposed. Hence, the agreement failed to bring peace and brought more divisions.

The same tragedy should never be repeated as Naga people wanted real peace after an agreement was signed, the meeting stressed.

Discussing about the present political scenario in the midst of hope and fear doing the round, the meeting emphasised mutual trust between the main players as the only way to have a meaningful solution to the Naga issue. NPF also urged GoI not to serve any ultimatum to solve the Naga political issue and called for handling it with all care and seriousness. Appropriate timing for a peaceful solution should guide the ongoing peace process keeping space for concession to some extent, if found necessary, it added.

Mentioning that it was not aware of the ruling PDA’s role at this crucial stage of the Indo-Naga political issue, NPF reiterated

its stand and commitment to continue to play facilitator’s role. It warned that another mistake would be very costly not only for one faction or group but for everyone involved in the process.

Reiterating that it always stood for an honourable, inclusive and acceptable solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue, the party said it therefore welcomed signing of the Framework Agreement between GoI and NSCM (I-M) of August 3, 2015 and the joining of the seven NNPGs in the peace process towards the later part of 2017.

This was stated in a statement by drafting committee spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon, legislators Y Vikheho Swu, YM Yollow Konyak and Moatoshi Longkumer and vicepresidents Blaise Ihielung and Shingyu Khiam.

MDCVOA calls off ‘Chakka bandh’ Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 23 (NPN): Mokokchung District Commercial Vehicle Owners Association (MDCVOA) has temporarily suspended the indefinite ‘Chakka bandh’ that began on October 21, 2019.

Speaking to media persons, MDCVOA officials said that the bandh has been temporarily called off on the request from the district administration and civil society groups including Ao Senden, Mokokchung Town Aor Telongjem and All Ward Union.

Besides, the union said the district administration and the RTO office have assured to take up their grievances with the higher authority.

MDCVOA has expressed gratitude to Tuensang, Zunheboto, Longleng, Noklak, Peren and Phek districts, for observing the ‘chakka bandh’ along with Mokokchung district.

Meanwhile, Zunheboto District Commercial Vehicle Owners’ Association while supporting MDCVOA has appealed to the state government to intervene and resolve the matter at the earliest.

Dilbag Singh (PTI)

ter are Naveed Ahmed Tak and Junaid Rashid Bhatt.

“All the killed terrorists as per police records were part of the Zakir Musa group and were wanted by police for their complicity in a series of terror crimes, including attacks on security establishments and civilian atrocities,” Singh said.

The police chief said the anti-militancy operation had dealt a severe blow to the AGH. According to Singh, the Pakistan-based Jaish-eMohammed was also trying to coordinate with other

terror groups, including the AGH, in Kashmir to carry out attacks.

“The AGH has been wiped out but some elements who are overground workers are there. They suddenly crop up and join militant ranks... But, as of now, the AGH has been wiped out from Kashmir,” Singh said. “The JeM is trying to coordinate with every militant group in Kashmir.

JeM and LeT get directions from Pakistan on who to target, what type of violence to incite and at which level.

So JeM and LeT are both trying to coordinate with every group,” he added.

Asked if the AGH’s contact with JeM meant it was in Pakistan’s hold, the DGP said the connection is “indicated”.

“It is difficult to say but I would say that at a local level that connection is visible, that connection is being

4G Spectrum, VRS Part of Scheme NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): The government on Wednesday approved a Rs. 69,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL that includes merging the two loss-making firms, monetising their assets and giving VRS to employees so the combined entity turns profitable in two years.

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a plan to combine Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd - which provides services in Mumbai and New Delhi with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd that services the rest of the nation, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said here.

The package approved includes infusion of Rs 20,140 crore capital for purchase of 4G spectrum, Rs 3,674 crore for GST to be paid on spectrum allocation, companies raising Rs 15,000 crore in debt on the sovereign guarantee and government funding Rs 17,160 crore voluntary retirement

scheme (VRS) and another Rs 12,768 crore towards retirement liability.

The proceeds of the sovereign bonds issue will be to restructure debt and meet other expenses. The bond will have to be serviced

by PSUs only. The main liability will fall on BSNL as MTNL will now operate as a subsidiary of the company.

The two firms will monetise assets worth Rs 37,500 crore in the next three years, Prasad said.

MTNL has reported losses in nine of the past 10 years and BSNL too has been ringing in loss since 2010. “Neither BSNL/ MTNL is being closed, nor are they being disinvested, nor are they being hived off to any third party,” Prasad said. The total debt on both the companies stood at Rs 40,000 crore, of which half

of the liability is on MTNL alone, which operates in Delhi and Mumbai. Both the companies have been demanding spectrum to start 4G services to remain competitive in the market.

Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash said the spectrum will be allocated to both the companies administratively within a month.

The government will monetise MTNL and BSNL assets worth Rs 37,500 crore over a period of three years.

He said BSNL will also need around Rs 10,000 crore to roll out 4G services in phases and MTNL around Rs 1,100 crore.

BSNL Chairman and Managing Director P K Purwar said the company has plan to roll out 60,000 mobile sites for 4G services across India for an estimate cost of up to Rs 7,200 crore.

NMA objects to Army opposes Home ministry’s ‘policy of exclusion’ proposal to merge AR with ITBP

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Affirming its commitment towards an ‘inclusive and just peace’ that respects Naga aspirations and long years of struggle, the Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA) has raised objection to what it described as “the policy of exclusion” of civil society organisations like Naga Hoho, NMA, NSF and NPMHR by the State agencies and the Interlocutor for the Naga Peace talks. In a press release, NMA asserted that as women and mothers they have suffered as victims of the conflict, but also made their contributions to peace making and peace building.

As regards, NMA has appealed to Naga leaders and brothers from different Naga political groups to come together in peace and speak for a solution that brings sustainable peace to the Nagas and their children. Naga mothers also appealed to the state government to “impartially” play its role of facilitators for peace by taking all Nagas forward. Further, NMA urged the Interlocutor to “abstain from selective division” of Nagas. It reminded that Naga women’s voices must also be counted in the process of peace building. NMA maintained that Nagas cannot afford another period of violence. “Let there be no more bloodshed and peace be brought through mutual respect and understanding,” NMA underscored.

Al-Qaeda offshoot wiped out from Kashmir: J&K DGP SRINAGAR, OCT 23 (PTI): The Al Qaeda’s offshoot in Kashmir, Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind (AGH), has been wiped out from the Valley with the killing of the group’s chief Hameed Lone and two other terrorists, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag said on Wednesday.

Lone, alias Hamid Lelhari, was the successor of Zakir Musa, the founder of the AGH in Kashmir, who had vowed allegiance to the Al Qaeda and was killed in an encounter in May this year.

Addressing a hurriedly called press conference, a day after the three terrorists were killed in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the police chief said the operation was carried out following a tip-off from the local police.

Besides Lone, others killed in Tuesday’s encoun-

BSNL, MTNL to merge under Rs 69,000 crore revival plan

indicated, that it is being directly run by Pakistan as of now,” he said.

The police chief also said a “sizeable number” of militants had infiltrated since August 5, when the Centre announced that it was revoking Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and bifurcating it into two union territories. “(It is) difficult to give a number of militants who have come in after August 5. But their number is sizeable that much I can say,” he told reporters in response to a question.

“Their sightings have taken place at a number of places in north as well as south Kashmir. Going by that, we feel the number is sizeable. It is not that big that we should be very worried about it. As it happens, they send some number, we deplete some number. So, therefore, that process is on,” he said.

NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (AGENCIES): Changing the status quo in guarding of Myanmar border would be a setback for operations against North Eastern insurgent groups based in Myanmar, the Army has said opposing the Union Home Ministry’s proposal to merge Assam Rifles with the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), reports India Today.

The Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the operational control of the Army but its budget allocation comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Sources said that citing recent operations against North-East insurgent groups in Myanmar, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have concerns over the proposed change.

In a recent communication to MHA from Assam Rifles it was stated that the force must remain under the operational control of the Army specifically mentioning joint operations with Myanmar army to flush out insurgent groups across the borders, said an army source privy to the developments.

Kohima traffic issues advisory DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): As a stretch of NH-29 remains completely blocked for all types of vehicles due to heavy mudslide near the KMC dumping site, the Kohima traffic police issued traffic advisory restricting all vehicular traffic along that stretch of road till the restoration works were completed.

Kohima police PRO has advised all light vehicles proceeding towards Dimapur from Kohima and viceversa to take the route via Jotsoma. Police said heavy vehicles would be restricted to ply till further notice.

According to police, the restoration works were in progress, but it was likely to take some time. It may be recalled that the DimapurKohima road (NH-29 at Old KMC dumping site) was completely washed away on October 9 morning.

It is feared that changing the status quo and merging Assam Rifles with the ITBP would be a setback for Operation Sunrise against the Myanmar based North Eastern insurgent groups.

The Army and Assam Rifles have carried out two phases of Operation Sunrise this year in close coordination with the Indian Army target camps of insurgent groups in Myanmar.

It has been clearly mentioned that close cooperation between Indian and Myanmar Army resulted in the success of Operation Sunrise against North East insurgents.

There have been a series of proposals to bring Assam Rifles under the operational control of MHA by merging it with ITBP. This would mean ITBP that is currently responsible for guarding the IndoChina frontier will be deployed at the Myanmar border. Army, on the other hand, has been pushing for operational control of the ITBP since it’s the Army that is responsible for maintaining the sanctity of the Line of Actual Control.

NSCN (I-M) grateful to churches DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): NSCN (I-M) has said it felt heartening that many church organisations across Nagalim were praying for a peaceful outcome of the “Indo-Naga political talks” as the two core issues – flag and constitution– had to do with God-given Naga nationhood. It was for this very reason that no Naga stayed immune from these pending issues as these were related to “our identity and pride”, the organisation asserted in a statement.

NSCN (I-M) said there was no better way for Nagas than to spend time in prayer and take the issues to God. The wisdom, understanding and guidance that were crucial at this juncture, God would certainly give “us if we approach Him in a pure heart”, it added. It also fully acknowledged and appreciated the approach of the church organizations in

giving utmost importance to unity and reconciliation among Naga political organisations. Stating that it felt humbled to admit that this was certainly the will of Nagas at this decisive moment of history, the organisation appealed for continuing to pray earnestly to open the way for the will of God to prevail upon the hearts of all Nagas in general and political groups in particular.

The people of Nagalim for Christ must learn to exercise humility to find acceptance in the sight of God, it stressed. According to NSCN (I-M), Naga people’s fasting and prayers must not end in vain at this turning point of political struggle.

“Let the mighty name of God be glorified through the smooth and peaceful solution of Indo-Naga political issue. Thus, let us join hands to listen to the clarion call of the Nagas,” it added.

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DC Tuensang visits dumping site meeting at the DC’s office chamber and paid a visit to the site to take physical stock of the situation on October 22.

Tonnes of waste generated on a daily basis are being haphazardly dumped at the site, right in the middle of which runs a stream thereby posing a serious environmental and health hazard.

All sorts of waste ranging from automobile and industrial waste to domestic household waste are being haphazardly dumped at the site. Rampant burning of the waste is polluting both the surround atmosphere and the water r unning through the stream. Being geographically hilly terrain water is a scarce resource; every river or stream is a significant source for this elixir of life. However, due to the present dumping site being located right upon its path, the natural spring water is being polluted right. This poses the hazardous risk of biological magnification of lethal contaminants in the organisms downstream,

thereby threatening to destroy the entire river ecosystem downstream.

While a concerted effort on sensitization regarding efficient waste management is forthcoming, shifting of this dumping site to an alternate location is an urgent requirement.

Immediate shifting of this dumping site could perhaps help reclaim and restore the site and especially the stream of natural stream before it is critically damaged beyond repair. In this regard, an alternative site has also been identified and acquired to shift the waste dumping site from its present location.

H oweve r, n o t h i n g much has happened beyond this with regards to preparation of the identified site to accommodate adequate infrastructure for effective waste management and disposal. A proposal was sent to the state government in regard to this back in 2017, however the matter has been under process for over two years and which remains so to this day.

1st Science Fest underway at LFI Dimapur

One killed, three injured in mishap

DC Tuensang visiting the dumping site on Tuesday.

Correspondent

KIPHIRE, OCT 23 (NPN): Even as 2019 marks the threshold year for realising the vision of the nationwide Swaach Bharat Abhiyan, waste disposal in Tuensang town continues to be in a perpetual dilemma.

It may be mentioned that the present waste dumping site located along

DIMAPUR: The first ever scientific extravaganza in Nagaland, ‘Science Fest 2019’ kicked started with its inauguration function at Livingstone Foundation International (LFI), Dimapur on October 23.

A press release from LFI infor mation desk stated that, welcome address was delivered by Dr. Andrew Ahoto who highlighted the importance of such programme which will harness the inquisitiveness of the young minds. In her keynote address, Ani Yepthomi, reflected that Nagaland needed to harness, nurture and enhance its capabilities if it is to move forward and succeed on a global scale in the areas of science and technology. She remarked that the schools and colleges in Nagaland have a critical role to play in these areas. Programme was also marked by colorful musical and dance numbers including a Pochury traditional dance performed by the students from the host school. Science Fest 2019 is an important occasion and opportunity to take up science communication programme for the masses especially the students of age group 14 years to 18 years. The programme will

the National Highway 202 is in a horrible state with absolutely no permanent structure whatsoever for effective waste management. Not only does it sorely irritate the senses of visitors and locals alike, the unplanned and haphazard nature of waste dumping presents a critical prognosis against realising a state of sustainable environmental

health.

In this regard, the deputy commissioner (DC) along with a host of officials including the additional deputy commissioner HQ, chief medical officer, urban development officer, EAC (Development), EAC (Sadar), two NCS probationers and representatives from Tuensang Village, C Khel, held an emergency

Chairman of LFI along with other invitees at the fest.

also generate curiosity in the young minds whereby the students from various schools will be encouraged to carry out research work.

Resource persons for the Science Fest 2019 includes Dr. Subhash Chandra Samanta, member, executive council, Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), Kolkata, Prof.

Deepak Sharma, HOD, Science, NAS Inter College, Meerut along with Smita Sharma, Aashish Goley and Rohini Goley, all scientific officers from Pragati Vigyan Sanstha, Meerut. They will be conducting activities such as hands on science experiments, workshops on low cost or no cost teaching

aids and pedagogy, puppetry shows, demonstration of scientific miracles through the medium of magic and explaining the science behind them and demonstrations on how to make and launch a rocket.

Science Fest is an initiative of Breeze Women Welfare Association, Dimapur which is a non-profit NGO. Science Fest 2019 is a science fair cum exhibition for students, teachers & local community which is being conducted in collaboration with Livingstone Foundation International in Dimapur, G. Rio School in Kohima and All Saints Hr. Sec. School in Peren as the venue schools for the three districts from

WBTF serving refreshments to the students after the rally.

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news in Brief NNC/FGN joint meeting: Naga National Council (NNC) and the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) will hold a joint meeting on October 28, 10 a.m at Transit Peace Camp (TPC), Kohima. Meeting will discuss on the ongoing situation in Nagaland. All the central authorities, regional authorities and all eligible Naga Army officers of NNC/FGN have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

DSSU presidential meeting: DimapurSümi Students’ Union (DSSU) has convened a presidential meeting on October 26,11 AM, at DSSU office, supply colony, opposite VJS Coaching Centre. All concerned units and sub units have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

SRSU & SASCA general meet: Satoi Range Students Union (SRSU) and Satoi Area Sports and Cultural Association (SASCA) have convened a general meeting with all the unit president and representatives on October 25, 10 a.m at the residence of SASCA, Padumpukhuri. All the units have been requested to attend the meeting.

RGTF Dimapur general meeting: Regularised Graduate Teachers’ Forum (RGTF) Dimapur has convened a general meeting on October 25, 2 p.m at GHSS Dimapur. All the members have been requested to attend the consultative meeting positively.

LSU emergency union assembly:Lotha Students’ Union (LSU) assembly speaker has called for an emergency union assembly on October26,11 a.m at DBHSS youth centerWokha. All the executives, seniors and all federating units of LSU are informed to attend the emergency union assembly positively.

NSDMA capacity development programme: Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA), Home department will be organising a capacity development programme/IRS/ table top exercise on October 24 at Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Kohima. Registration for the programme will begin by 9:30 a.m.

DEO Kohima informs: Office of the district education officer (DEO) Kohima has informed that the Kohimadistrict level science seminar 2019 on the theme “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development” would be held on October 30, 10:30 a.m at St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School, Kohima. DEO has informed that students from classes 8 up to 12 level of the schools short listed shall compulsorily participate with one project/model from either of the two categories.

Library inaugurated at Central Jail Dimapur

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WBTF BBBP public rally at Wakching

DIMAPUR: Wakching Block Task Force (WBTF) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) organised a public rally in support of the campaign for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao at Wakching Hq on October 23.

A press release by Wakching Town Students’ Union (WTSU) stated that, the rally was attended by students and teachers from all private and government schools under Wakching

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

block, all the village council members under Wakching blocked headed by council chairman, Methdak, Head GB Wakching Hq. and Yonglong Chemshe, President, WTSU & convenor, combine Wakching Students’ Union.

The rally started from SDO (C) office to bus stand. SDO Civil Wakching, Relise Sangtam, NCS, and the CDPO Wakching, Renchano spoke in the

rally about gender equality in connection with the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign. It was announced that other literally competitions and seminars for students will be held within a week or two.

Block Task Force served light refreshments to the students after which a meeting was convened at the SDO (C) office, attended by public leaders and the student leaders.

October 21 to 30.

The programme has been catalyzed and supported by National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Inauguration function for the Dimapur Chapter of the Science Fest was attended by the chairman of Livingstone Foundation International, Dr. Andrew Ahoto Sema, Ani Yepthomi, president of BWWA among other special invitees which included Gagandeep Singh, zonal head of NIIT, Ratna Mitra, regional head, NIIT, Nguru, Kolkata and Ajay Sethi, MD, NIIT, Nagaland.

IDD prevention day observed in Wokha DIMAPUR: Global iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) prevention day was observed at CMO conference hall Wokha on October 23.

A press release from CMO office Wokha stated that, Dr. C. W. Tungoe, chief medical officer (CMO) Wokha delivering keynote address stressed on the importance of iodine intake in one’s diet for proper function of the human body. He further added that deficiency of iodine leads to mental retardation etc. Demonstration of salt analysis was done by block ASHA co-ordinators Zuchanbeni and Mhonlumi. Salt test kits were later distributed among the participants.

Dr. N. Mhonchan Kithan, DNO, NIDDCP briefed the participants on various activities carried out by the department to create awareness in schools, restaurants, daily markets, godowns, villages, churches etc. Programme was earlier chaired by block ASHA co-ordinator Supenro. President and secretary of colony eloe hohos, ASHAs, DPM and DCM attended the programme.

KO H I M A , O C T 2 3 (NPN): One Zonal taxi travelling to Dimapur from Kohima met with an accident Wednesday late afternoon at Jotsoma by-pass where one passenger died on the spot and three persons including the driver sustained minor injury.

P RO Ko h i m a i n formed Nagaland Post that the deceased was identified as Rama Kant Sharma, serving in Government High School Sendenyu under Tseminyu Sub division.

The accident occurred near Hydro Jotsoma where the vehicle bearing registration number NLOIT 0689 (ECCO) plunged below the road about 20 feet from the highway. Police recovered the vehicle late in the evening and formalities for registration of case was under process.

Officials from Sarvahitely, KAL and Sophia Foundation at central jail Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: Sarvahitety NGO, in collaboration with KAL Group, Dimapur based law firm, and Sophia Foundation, inaugurated a library at Central Jail, Dimapur on October 22.

A press release from Sarvahitety NGO, stated that Heather Lynn, who had travelled from Michigan, USA, contributed books which she brought with her. Co founder, Sarvahitey NGO, Prem Prakash, stated that main purpose

of the library was to work on three ‘R’s, reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.

Alemla of Sophia Foundation, shared her experience of conducting recital sessions in Dimapur District Jail and further planning to replicate the same model here. Esther K Aye from KAL Group, also suggested screening of some movies with help of laptop and projector for the inmates. Inaugural speech

was delivered by senior jailor, central Jail, Buming Khiam, while jailor, Central Jail, Dr. Oben, delivered welcome address.

The inaugural programme was chaired by, associate of KAL Group, Lashika Aye. Prison already has a mini library, as to which, 600 books were added.

This is the 206th library opened under Project Paper Bridge in India, 26th in the state.

DMC notifies butchers, meat traders DIMAPUR: Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has notified all butchers/meat traders within its jurisdiction to sell dressed/processed meat in proper meat shops and not in open areas exposed to dust and flies.

In a press release, DMC administrator, Albert Ezung said that directive is taken in view to provide safe

and hygienic meat to consumer. Further, all butchers/ meat traders have been directed to obtain trade license by following strict guidelines of veterinary public health cell, DMC. DMC has directed all to comply with the directives within 10 days failing which defaulters would be penalised as per the provision of the Act.

Farewell programmes for outgoing officers

Wokha: Farewell programme in honour of the outgoing Outgoing EAC along with area leaders, DBs, GBs and DC, Wokha Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon was held at other officials.

Town Hall, Wokha on October 23.

DIMAPUR: Farewell programmes were organised for outgoing deputy commissioner (DC) of Wokha and EAC Longmatra in their district headquarters on October 23 and 21 respectively.

According to DIPR report, Dr. Manazir while delivering his farewell speech thanked all head of offices, subordinate administrative officers, NGOs and staff for the support and co-operation extended during his short stay and stated because of support Wokha district achieved recognition. He also said during his one year and eleven months term three elections was conducted smoothly and two national

awards under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao were received which he said was possible because of the co-operation from all corner of society and the general public.

Outgoing DC also appealed all to extend the same support to the new DC so that Wokha district can further achieve more and earn good name. Incoming DC, Orenthung Lotha assured to provide good gover nance and transparency in the working system and sought the co-operation of all heads of offices, civil societies and hohos to work for the welfare of the district.

ADC HQ, ADC Bhandari, DB, staff, Lotha Hoho and officers who spoke dur-

ing the farewell function expressed appreciation to Dr.Manazir for all the good work he has done for the district and making Wokha one of the best performing district.

Kiphire: Farewell for outgoing EAC Longmatra, Sangpangchang Longkumer was held on October 21 at EAC hall Longmatra town. Outgoing EAC in his farewell speech thanked the people of Longmatra area and said that Longmatra was his first place of posting which will remain as first child of the area for him. He said that his stay in Longmatra was a great privilege and opportunity for him to know and learn about the people. Outgo-

ing EAC also extended his gratefulness to the area people for the love, cooperation and support during his short stay. He further encouraged them to continue the same to whoever will be posted.

The programme was attended by various departments under Longmatra block, NGOs, LASU, GBs, ward chairmen and church leaders. Farewell speeches were delivered by head DB EAC office, head GB Longmatra Village, head GB Longmatra town and LASU official.

Programme was chaired by I. Jonathan Keor while vote of thanks was delivered by Yangsekyu, DB Longmatra hq.

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Temjen Imna Along speaking at the GPK academic service programme.

DIMAPUR: “A time has come to stand bold and say ‘Yes’ to a magnanimous future”, said minister of Higher & Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along, while addressing the 25th years of academic service programme at Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK) on October 22.

A press release from media officer to minister stated that, speaking on the line of “Solution”, Along said “a time has come for the Nagas to

pray, and refrain from mistrusting one another, the government of India, the state government, the revolutionary groups or the hohos, but this is a time to tr ust God and seek His guidance”. Along also asserted that solution will happen gradually, and that a time has come for people to seek peace and do away with threat and intimidation and gun culture.

Temjen asserted that a strong society is one which is humble, patient

and steady and ever ready to learn, and be consistent at all cost and persistent toward its goal. “For any seeds to grow, it takes time. Teaching and learning is an ever changing and acquiring process, for which we have to remain ever consistent and persistent”.

He also stated that one may reach the goal, yet if one was not consistent and persistent, it will not help in attaining knowledge and wisdom to be sustainable. Stating that a goal and a vision cannot be separated but has to be collective and that squeezing to attain the most comfortable position through various links and becoming stagnant in one’s position of comfort will ruin the whole future of the state.

Minister also urged the students not only to focus on obtaining certificates, but to pursue for excellence by envisioning a better future for all, and added “These 170 students of Government Polytechnic Kohima, being endowed with various talents, holds the future of

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SH prayer meet

Dimapur: Sumi Hoho (SH) has informed all executive members, that, two representatives from all frontal organizations, i.e. SKH, STH, SOUN, SKK, executive secretary, Aizuto, Nito Mount, SABAK and office bearers of SSAALWC, to attend the prayer meet on October 26, 10 a.m, at Sumi Hoho Ki, Old Town Zunheboto. No separate calling notice would also be issued and requested all concerned members to attend the meeting positively.

the state”.

Stating that the employability of government polytechnic are too less, Temjen also added that the only way to increase the rate of employment was hard work and consistency towards the goal. In this regard, he urged both the faculty and the students to pursue their goals with conviction.

Along also said that there shall come a time in the state of Nagaland, where there will be no more government polytechnic institutions, but there should come up engineering colleges as institutions for higher learning, fashion department should become regional institute of fashion technology with an objective to reach a stronger and more robust height.

He also appealed for a green campus, and single used plastic free zone to create consciousness and become pioneers to be socially responsible citizens.

Along also suggested that a common pool be created to sponsor poor students coming to study in government polytechnics.

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Diphupar Naga Women’s Organization (DNWO) organized charity programme on October 21, at Diphpar village council hall. At the programme the organization distributed blankets to the widows and senior citizen of nine tribal communities of Diphpar. The programme was chaired by DNWO chairperson, short speech was delivered by DVC chairman Ghuzuyi Shohe.

Earlier, invocation was offered by Longmei and benediction by head GB Kekhwetshü Khutson. (DNWO)

Dimapur: Nagaland Pensioners’ Association (NPA) under Dimapur district has informed all pensioners, family pensioners to obtain identity card-D from NPA, Dimapur for drawal of pensions and life certificate from treasury or banks. Possession of identity card-D will be compulsory, without which the pension disbursing authority, treasury and banks shall refuse payments of pension. It is mandatory for all the pensioners/family pensioners to posses the identity card-D as per the standing government of Nagaland, which is considered necessary so as to avoid release of bogus and irregular pension payment.

Senior treasury officer, Dimapur and concerned banks have been requested to insist the identity card-D for release of the monthly pension and also issuing the life certificate etc.

ANPSA central annual meeting held in Kohima

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KO H I M A , O C T 2 3 (NPN): All Nagaland Private Schools Association (ANPSA), central annual general body meeting was held on October 23 at NBCC Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bayavü, Kohima.

ANPSA central president Nini Sekhose in the welcome address mentioned few concerns of the new draft national education policy which will impact and affect the state of Nagaland in numerous ways.

She mentioned that Right to Education (RTE) is being implemented in all schools but many private schools are suffering on the implementation because the government has not provided funds to implement those policies.

The draft New Education Policy (NEP) will require a lot of funds for proper implementation but if those policies are introduced without any funds, our schools may face a lot of difficulty, she added. Sekhose stated that the contribution of minority schools have not been acknowledged at all although the contribution of minority schools have been instrumental in taking India to where it is today.

With the concern over language, she stated that English as a language has not been respected and everyone should be concern about it and for a state like Nagaland, it is not possible to teach in the vernacular medium and it will be very challenging, she stated.

ANPSA has given a representation to the government asking to implement a two language policy for Nagaland and English as the medium

NISA president Kulbushan Sharma at the ANPSA meeting held on October 23 in Kohima. (NP)

and an optional language.

Sekhose also reminded that in Nagaland, private schools hav the highest employment rates next to the government and if the teachers are to lose their job, it will be another serious issue.

National Independent School Alliance president (NISA) Kulbushan Sharma in his speech mentioned that School Management Committee (SMC) is one of the major threat to education system and NISA will not agree to it.

Addressing the concern of language, he mentioned that parents and children should have the right to choose the language they want. NISA stands for teachers who are teaching in school even if he is trained or not, whereby he also requests all private schools to unite immediately and raise concerns.

He urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to introduce Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to education system where one child gets an amount of Rs.3000 per month.

Many parents are compelled to send their children to government schools because of their financial problem but if

DBT is introduced, they will get quality education with better facilities and have the freedom to choose their school.

Later in a press conference, when asked about the school education department being bought down to advisor level in the cabinet, Sharma mentioned that education should be given the first priority and that the attitude of the government should be changed.

He also believes that the education system in Nagaland is doing better because of the non involvement of the government.

A N P S A a d v i s o r, Pheluopfelie also stated that the toppers in Nagaland should be given more importance and better treatment.

Education should be given the first priority and if the government really believe that education is the backbone of the economy, they should reconsider the importance given to education, he stated.

Earlier, invocation was given by ANPSA VP Fr.Jacob Charalel and cultural presentation by Vinyüzo School, Bayavü Hr. Sec. School and Oking Christian School.

District legal services authorities conduct various programmes in Nagaland

PLVs during the orientation training held in Phek.

GBs along with KDLSA officials at Kiphire town.

DBs along with PDLSA officials in Peren.

Participants during the legal awareness in Niuland.

DIMAPUR: District legal services authorities (DLSAs) of Phek, Kiphire, Peren and Niuland organised various programmes for para legal volunteers (PLVs), seminars for public and legal awareness.

Phek DLSA: DLSA Phek held orientation training for PLVs on October 21, wherein Keneinuo Swuro, panel lawyer, Phek spoke on the role and responsibilities, purpose, do and don’t of PLVs. A press release from NSLSA public relations assistant stated that, Swuro spoke on the role of PLVs to ensure that legal aid is reached to section of people and are expected to act as intermediaries bridging the gap between the people and the legal institutions. Resource person Cheliam Khiamniungan secretary Phek DLSA spoke on the role of PLVs at Legal Services Clinics, Police Station, Jail, Home, Public places.

Sekhotso Rokha, panel lawyer Phek DLSA spoke on government schemes and various schemes under NSLSA and the role of PLVs on how to identify the beneficiaries and provide assistance to enable them.

Practical classes on how to file FIR, simple application affidavit and application to the departments was conducted by

Phek DLSA and keynote address was delivered by Mezivolu therieh , chairperson PDLSA. Kiphire: KDLSA organized legal seminar at GBs court building Kiphre town on October 22. N Kano, secretary and chief judicial magistrate and Hotingkiu, retainer lawyer were the resource persons.

N Kano, stated that the mediation was a voluntary,

with the members of DLSA Kiphire.

Peren: DLSA Peren o r g a n i s e d a o n e - d ay workshop on mediation techniques with the Peren district DBs, which was attended by 40 (forty) DBs from different circles under Peren district on October 23. Chairperson for the programme Asuni panel lawyer also highlighted the working mechanism of

Dimapur on October 23, chaired by panel lawyer Elito Zhimomi. Welcome address was delivered by SDO(civil) Wacy Kent.

Panel lawyer Khumchuba Chang spoke on the Nagaland Village Council and Tribal Act, 1978; Panel lawyer Visheli Yepthomi spoke on protection of women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, panel lawyer Khrieketounuo

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Mezivolu Therieh, chairperson Phek DLSA and district & sessions judge.

She also briefed on record keeping/ reporting liaising with DLSA, PL& secretary of the legal institution.

PLVs from various clinics attended the training, interactive session was conducted and certificates were also given away. Training was chaired by Cheliam Khiamniungan, Secretary,

confidential and structured process where a rational and natural third party plays a vital role making the settlement without delay. Hotingkiu retainer lawyer, spoke on the importance and role of the DLSA and informed the member to avail free legal aid for the persons who are illegible.

Programme was attended by 31 GBs along

legal services authority. Resource person Limhathung Ezong from state legal services authority spoke on the significance of mediation, the requisite skills and knowledge of a mediator and the steps to be taken in order to achieve a successful mediation between the disputed parties.

Niuland: Legal awareness programme was held at Niuland sub-division,

Metha spoke on NSLSA schemes on human trafficking and victims compensation act, 2015, panel lawyer Yanbemo Ngullie spoke on basic legal rights, panel lawyer Rokovitsu Khate spoke on the Nagaland Money Lenders act, 2008. Programme was summed up by CJM/secretary Ajongba Imchen.

Total number of 145 beneficiaries attended.

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Protests held to protect Mnp’s integrity

One of the protest cum alert meetings organised under COCOMI in Imphal on Wednesday. (NP)

Correspondent IMPHAL, Oct 23: “Bring solution not problem” read placards as alert meetings were held widely in Manipur in response to a call made by Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).

COCOMI, an apex body of various major pressure CSOs formed against the backdrop of recent Centre’s decision to conclude the process of the decades-long Naga political dialogue by October 31, feared inclusion of point(s) related with Manipur’s territorial integrity.

While announcing “alert meeting” till October 31, the apex body appealed

to people of all walks of life to join the movement against any move to disintegrate Manipur in the present or future by holding the alert meetings in their respective localities.

Responding to the call, alert meetings were staged at various places across the valley districts today.

Placards read “Bring solution no problem”, “No divisive policy in Manipur”, “Give peace not piece”, “No ethnic division in Manipur,” etc. were displayed at the meetings sites.

One such meeting held by the members of the Poirei Lamarol Meira Paibi Lup (PLMPL), a women-based CSO in Imphal’s Khoyathong was

Tripura police to arrest ex-chief secy from Delhi in PWD scam

Y.P. Singh (File)

Agartala, Oct 23 (IANS): The Tripura police on Wednesday said it was taking steps to arrest former state chief secretary Y.P. Singh in connection with the multi-crore PWD scam in which former PWD minister Badal Choudhury and former PWD Chief Engineer Sunil Bhowmik have already been arrested.

A senior police official said the Crime Branch has undertaken necessary legal steps to arrest Y.P.

Singh, who was principal secretary in-charge of the Public Works Department in 2008-09, from his Delhi residence.

“A team of Crime Branch officials will go to Delhi soon to arrest Singh,” said a senior police official refusing to be identified.

The Crime Branch has arrested Badal Choudhury and Sunil Bhowmik alleging “huge extra payments for execution of 13 developmental projects.” However, both are now admitted in hospitals.

Choudhury, whom the police had been searching for frantically since October 16 in the alleged scam, was found at a private hospital late on Monday night.

His bail petition is likely to coming up for hearinf in the Tripura High Court on Thursday.

dispersed by the police around 1 am.

Earlier, talking to reporters, PLMPL president M Memchoubi demanded that all 60 MLAs must rush to New Delhi and convey the firm stand of the state to the Central leadership.

She warned that in case the Centre agrees to any point which tantamounts to breaking the territorial integrity of the state, a mass uprising which will be more intense than that of the infamous June 18, 2001 uprising in the state.

She added that the women CSO will extend its full support to the COCOMI in protecting the territorial integrity of Manipur, while reiterating that

Guwahati, Oct 23 (IANS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam has decided that people with more than two children will be ineligible for government jobs after January 1, 2021.

T h e d e c i s i o n wa s taken at a cabinet meeting, here on Monday, with an aim to curb population explosion. A communique from Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s office said those with more than two children would not be considered for government jobs from January 1, 2021.

The Cabinet also decided to grant three bigha farm land to landless indigenous people and another half bigha for construction of house. “The beneficiaries, however, would not be able to sale the land thus acquired for at least

SHILLONG, OCT 23: Thousands of people from across Meghalaya bade a tearful adieu to Archbishop Dominic Jala here on Wednesday, recalling the Archbishop’s dedication and service to the church and the society as a whole.

The funeral of the Roman Catholic head of Shillong Archdiocese was held two weeks after he died in a car accident at Colusa

County, Oakland in California, USA on October 10 (Oct 11 as per Indian time). Another priest from Kerala, Fr Mathew Vellankal, who served at St. Bonaventure, Concord in California, died along with the Archbishop.

Fr Joseph Parekkatt of St. Anne Parish in Walnut Creek, USA, who was seriously injured, remains stable. Former Union Minister K.J.Alphons laid the wreath on the casket containing the body of Archbishop Jala on

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Correspondent IMPHAL, Oct 23: Leaders of political parties who attended all political party meeting convened by chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday dismissed the resolution “manipulation” allegation hurled by the NPF. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh convened a meeting of all political party meeting on Tuesday against the backdrop of Centre’s decision to conclude the peace process with Naga rebel groups.

Two representatives of NPF Manipur State Unit, one of the partners of the BJP-led coalition government attended the meeting in which leaders of at least 19 political parties present.

The meeting resolved to protect territorial integrity and oneness of the state among others after an intense deliberation on the latest development on the Indo-Naga peace talk.

The resolution copy of the meeting was emailed to the media by chief minister’s office through DIPR immediately after the meeting. However, state unit of

NPF that participated in the meeting alleged the CMO of manipulating the resolution, particularly resolution no.1 passed in the meeting. The details of the meeting were further released to the local media, which this correspondent also received late Tuesday night.

NPF stated, “The protection of Manipur territorial integrity which was resolution no. 1 by the CM of Manipur was not deliberated and taken as resolution, though opinion was shared by some other parties and included in the final resolution.”

The NPF added that strongly objects the “manipulation of the meeting resolution by the chief minister’s (CM) office.”

Addressing a press conference at MPP office in Imphal, leaders of most of the political parties who attended the meeting dismissed NPF’s claim and said that during the meeting, the chief minister recalled a resolution adopted by the Manipur Assembly in 2018 regarding protection of territorial integrity of Manipur.

He then proposed to

reaffirm the same which was unanimously endorsed by the participants following which resolution no. 1 in which “the house resolved to protect the territorial integrity and oneness of the state,” was passed, the leaders claimed.

Leaders of MPP, Trinamool Congress, DBSB (Democratic Bharatya Samaj Party), RSP and NCP were among others who attended the press conference.

Dismissing the NPF’s allegation, MPP president O Jugindro demanded that the party (NPF) must immediately withdraw from the coalition government as the allegation hurled by the party tantamount to disrespect of the government.

The MPP president criticised the NPF of being in the government for taking opportunities and added that the party came into the state to disintegrate the territorial integrity of the state.

He further alleged NPF of not knowing the ethics of being a political party and a coalition partner in the government in the state.

15 years,” it said.

The Assam government had in 2017 drafted a policy on population growth. At 31,169,272 population in the 2011 census, the state had registered a 16.93 per cent growth in 10 years.

The BJP-led government in Assam that came to power in 2016 initiated the draft population policy on March 27, 2017.

Assam Health and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said legislators must adhere to the family planning norms and the state would take up the issue with the central government.

“We will propose to the central government to make the two-child norm a the yardstick for contesting polls. If a state MLA flouts the family norms, he/she should be disquali-

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fied from membership and barred from contesting polls,” Sarma said.

Besides this, the state government also proposes widow pension and providing victims of triple talaq dependency allowance or pension till they are imparted skill upgradation training. The government will also consider a legislation to raise quota for women in jobs up to 50 per cent.

However, the twochild norm decision is

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER LONGLENG : NAGALAND No.LLG/JUD/SUC/2009-10/1017 Dt. 17/10/2019 OBJECTION NOTICE Whereas, Shri/Smti/Kumari L. Bauhong of Yongnyah Village/Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the securities in respect of Late Shri/Smti/Kumari V. Longtok who expired on 02/10/2019.

Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any, within one month from the date of issue of this notice.

(M. SHAYUNG PHOM) NCS Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, Nagaland K-2864 AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 569 Dt. 22/10/2019 I, Shri Venle C, S/o V Changvung Phom, Permanent resident of Yongshei Village in the District of Longleng, State Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declare as follows:1. That I am a Citizen of India by birth and resident of the above mention address 2. That, in all my official document my name has been entered, recorded and reflected as Venle C S/o V. Changvung Phom whereas due to ignorance and clerical mistake my father’s name has been entered and recorded as Changvung in his service book and my mother’s name as Shoong but whereas the actual name of my mother’s should be Shoung Phom.

3. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the name of my father’s and mother’s i.e Changvung and Shoon appears it should be read corrected and undertood as V Changvung Phom and Shoung Phom which is of same and one person.

4. That it is also to declare that the date of birth of my father is on 08.04.1972 but due to typographical error it has been entered and recorded as on 18.04.1950.

5. That, this affidavit is made to declare that when the date of birth of my father’s appears as on 08.04.1950 it should be read, corrected and understand as on 08.04.1972 and is of same and one person.

6. From this declaration onwards my father’s name and my mother’s name shall be known as V Changvung Phom and Shoung Phom and also the official date of birth of my father shall be as on 08.04.1972 for all official purpose.

7. That, the statements made in para 1 to 6 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing immaterial has been made or conceald therein and, I sign this affidavit on this 22nd day of October, 2019 at Longleng Nagaland.

DEPONENT Solemnly sworn in and declare before me by the above named Deponent on this the nd 22 day of October, 2019 at Longleng Nagaland.

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not a sudden move, but a logical progression of September 2017 “Population and Women Empowerment Policy of Assam” that advocated the move and also suggested that existing government staff must follow it.

Recently, several BJP leaders, including Gen V.K. Singh, Sanjeev Balyan, Satyapal Singh and Mahesh Sharma, participated in a march to demand such a legislation, which shows the BJP is trying to understand the ground situation whether India is ready for a law on population control or not.

The march was organised by the Jansankhya Samadhan Foundation, coordinated by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhayay.

E a r l i e r, h e h a d claimed India had 5 crore illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas that might take the actual population count way above the official 125 crore. These statistics were thrown to substantiate the demand for a population control law.

In July, BJP Rajya Sabha member and RSS ideologue Rakesh Sinha had introduced a private member bill proposing disqualification from being an elected representa-

tive, denial of financial benefits and reduction in benefits under the Public Distribution System (PDS) for people with more than two children.

A month later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said explosive population growth was a matter of “concern”. “There is one issue I want to highlight today: population explosion. We have to think, can we do justice to the aspirations of our children? There is a need to have greater discussion and awareness on population explosion,” Modi said from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

INVITATION The Dimapur Mangmetong Senso Telongjem, Dimapur, cordially invites all its family members and in-laws of Dimapur provinces to grace the Golden Jubilee Celebration of its Union on the 26 th of October 2019, 10 am at Imliyanger Memorial Centre (IMC), Supply Colony Dimapur, Nagaland.

Sd/A. Mayang Imchen President DMST

Sd/M. Panger Imchen Convener PCFR Committee

Sd/I. Mar Pongen Secretary PCFR Committee

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behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma and his council of ministers, leader of opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma and several political leaders attended the Requiem Mass at the Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah.

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Guwahati, Oct 23 (PTI): India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das called on Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and apprised him of the various steps taken by the Centre to enhance bilateral relations with special reference to Assam.

The high commissioner who is here to attend the ongoing India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet, met the governor on Wednesday night. Considering Assam’s geographical proximity with Bangladesh and the impending potential of reviving the trade and communication routes between the two, discussions were also held on issues that need to be addressed for reviving the defunct communication links between them, an official release said on Wednesday.

Mukhi also stressed on re-operationalising the water routes through Chattogram and Mongala ports and rail routes through Sabroom and Mahisasan to boost trade relations for the mutual benefit of both India and Bangladesh.

Political parties dismiss NPF’s allegation

Assam to implement two-child norm from 2021: BJP

Archbishop Jala laid to rest in Shillong

Body of Archbishop Dominic Jala inside the Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christians, Laitumkhrah.

Centre must not commit a mistake by taking a unilateral decision to any matter related with the state.

On the other hand, students of some schools also attempted to stage demonstrations outside their respective school premises despite strong presence of police forces.

Students of Johnston Higher Secondary School in the heart of Imphal city came out of their school campus and chanted various slogans against the infamous framework agreement in reaction to granting autonomy to Nagas in Manipur.

Leaders taking part in the demonstration said that they would not agree to solution that will divide the people of the state on ethnic lines.

They added that “We are ready to sacrifice our live for the protection of Manipur’s territorial integrity and chanted “Long live Manipur.”

The demonstration concluded after police pushed the students inside the school campus before closing the main entrance gate of the school.

Steps to improve B’desh-Assam relations discussed

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN NAME I, Shri. Rolise Sangtam (new name) previously known as Ramlal (old name), son of Tsisekyu Sangtam, resident of Changchor Village, Dist.Kiphire, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows :1. That, I wholly renounce/ relinquish and abandon the use of my former name Ramlal and in place thereof, I do hereby assume the name/ surname Rolise Sangtam, after obtaining a citizenship by Changchor Village, Amahator Area, Kiphire; Nagaland so that I may hereafter be called, known and distinguished not by former name/ surname, but assumed name/ surname of Rolise Sangtam.

2. That for the purpose of evidencing such my determination declare that I shall at all times hereafter in all records, deeds and writings and in all proceedings, dealings and transaction, private as well as upon all occasions whatsoever, use the name/surname of Rolise Sangtam as my name/surname in place and in substitution of my former name/ surname, Ramlal.

3. That, I expressly authorize and request all persons in general and relatives and friends in particular, at all times hereafter to designate and address me by such assumed name of Rolise Sangtam in substitution of Ramlal and further to rectify the same in my relevant official documents and records accordingly.

4. That, the statement made in para 1 to 3 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing concealed therein.

And I have signed and verified this affidavit on this 18th day of October 2019 at Dimapur, Nagaland.

DEPONENT Sworn before me by the Deponent.

Notary Public Regd. No. 1125/2019 Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7838 Date : 18/10/2019

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Nun moves NSWC, NHRC against Bishop

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“From the time the sexual assault was reported, I have been subjected to extreme humiliation and intimidations in various forms,” the nun said in her complaint to the National Human Rights Commission. She further alleged that from the time the sexual assault FIR was registered, she and her fellow nuns have been “subjected to the vilest forms of character assassination.”

“Attempts have been made through church authorities and various church social media organisations to spread rumours against me and my companion sisters who are also key witnesses in the case.

False statements, imputations and fabricated stories tarnishing our reputation and character are being systematically spread through the YouTube channel, and we believe Bishop Franco and his group are behind this agenda,” she claimed.

The nun pointed out that even after registering a case against the said channel, several videos were being circulated publishing her photograph and revealing her identity. The identity of witnesses supporting her are also disclosed leaving them open for intimidation and threats, she added.

The nun charged Mulakkal with spreading false rumours and fake news

Kamlesh was stabbed 15 times: Autopsy brought on transit remand to Lucknow later on Wednesday.

Both are residents of Surat district of Gujarat.

While Ashfaq was working as a medical representative with a reputed medical firm, Moinuddin worked as a food delivery boy.

The technical team of police was keeping surveil-

Union Cabinet approves restructuring, new posts in ITBP

NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): Three armed men, who targeted morning walkers and cyclists at Connaught Place, were nabbed following an exchange of fire with the police near Shankar Market on Wednesday morning, officials said.

The suspects were identified as Mohammad Salim (22), Mohammad Ismail (24) and Sayud (22), they said. One of their accomplices managed to flee the spot, they said.

The police laid a trap after they received information that the suspects would again try to target morning walkers near Shankar Market. The suspects, who arrived on a motorcycle, were asked to stop by a police team. Instead of stopping, the duo started firing at the police. In self defence, the police also fired back at them, a senior police officer said.

During the exchange of fire, Salim and Ismail suffered bullet injuries in their legs and were taken to RML hospital for treatment, the officer added. While Sayud was arrested, another suspect managed to flee from the spot, the officer said.

Chandigarh, Oct 23 (AGENCIES): In a major organisational restructuring, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) will have two new command level formations, one for the western sector based at Chandigarh and the other for the eastern sector based at Guwahati.

The decision, along with accretion of new posts at the top level as part of the cadre review, was approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.

Two new posts of Additional Director General (ADG), equivalent to a Lieutenant General in the Army, have been sanctioned to head the new commands.

A total of 60 new posts in Group-A Executive General Duty Cadre and two posts in Group-A Non-General Duty Cadre at various levels from Assistant Commandant to ADG for enhancing the supervisory

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lance on the accused and when they tried to contact their family members and friends, their location was traced. The police said the accused contacted their families after they ran out of cash.

In all, six persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of Kamlesh Tiwari.

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According to sources, Western Command will control the Dehradun-based Northern Frontier comprising of Shimla, Dehradun and Bareilly sectors and the North-West Frontier, recently moved from Chandigarh to Leh that comprises Srinagar and Ladakh sectors.

Wester n Command is expected to have 25 battalions while Eastern Command will have 19 battalions. The ADG posted at Force Headquarters, Delhi, will have 12 battalions and four specialist battalions under his command.

At present, the force is divided into five frontiers that report directly to the Force Headquarters, along with other training, logistic and administrative establishments, through an additional director general based in Delhi.

The ITBP has a total strength of 56 service battal-

ions and four specialist battalions, out of which 32 are deployed in border guarding duties, 11 in internal security and eight in anti-naxal operations.

The cadre review calls for increasing the existing structure of Group-A posts from 1,147 to 1,207 posts.

Besides the new posts of ADG, it includes 10 new posts each at the level of Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG), 13 posts of Commandant, 16 posts of Second-in-Command, nine of Deputy Commandant and two posts of Inspector General in the non-general duty cadre.

The first cadre review of the force was held in 1988 when its strength was increased to 27,298. The second cadre review was held in 2001 and the strength was increased to 32,386. The present strength of the force is 89,429.

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LU C K N OW, O C T 2 3 (IANS): The post mortem report of Hindu leader Kamlesh Tiwari has revealed the gruesome manner in which he was murdered on October 18. Tiwari was stabbed 15 times, shot in the face and there was attempt to slit his throat. Under no circumstance the killers wanted Tiwari to survive.

The stabbing was centred on the upper part of body from jaws to chest.

All wounds were inflicted within 10 cm of one another while two deep cut marks on the neck points to attempt to slit his throat, the autopsy revealed.

The assailants also shot him once to make sure that he did not survive the attack.

The bullet was fired in his face and the doctors conducting post-mortem on his body found 0.32 bullet on the backside of the skull.

The Hindu Samaj Party leader was murdered in Lucknow on Friday when the assailants came to meet him on the pretext of working for his outfit.

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through his supporters and media cells in order to intimidate her and her companion sisters. Claiming that their prime intention was to “humiliate, insult and torture” her, she said the actions of the Bishop and his allied agents amounted to clear violations of the law.

She appealed to the NHRC and women’s commissions to take “serious action” against those violating the law and ensure justice to her and her companions.

In her complaint to Kottayam police in June last year, the nun had alleged that Mulakkal raped her at a guest house in Kuravilangad in May 2014 and later sexually exploited her on several occasions. He was arrested in connection with the case.

The nun said she had to approach the police as church authorities did not act on her repeated complaints against the clergyman.

However, Mulakkal has denied the charges as “baseless and concocted,” insisting she levelled those as the Catholic order had rejected her demand for favours. He stepped aside as the bishop of Jalandhar diocese ahead of his arrest in connection with the case.

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KOTTAYAM (KER), OCT 23 (PTI): A nuun, who filed a rape case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has approached the National and State Women’s Commissions besides the National Human Rights Commission, accusing the priest and his supporters of “harassing” her through various online platforms.

Acting swiftly, the Kerala Women’s Commission registered a case on the basis of the complaint and directed the cyber wing of the Kerala police to investigate the matter.

The commission observed that the nun’s complaint was “very serious” in nature and directed the state police chief and the cyber wing of Kerala police to submit a report in 10 days.

Chairperson of the Kerala Women’s Commission M C Josephine said no woman should be harassed through social media and directed police to take strong action against the culprits.

In her complaint, the nun alleged the Bishop and his supporters were humiliating and defaming her and her fellow nuns who are witness in the case through social media and youtube channels.

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LATE AMENLA MOZHUI Dob: 4 October DoB: 24th Nov. 1978 ― DoD:2019 4th October 2019 We the bereaved family of Late Amenla Mozhui would like to acknowledge our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all who stood by us during her brief illness and sudden demise.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 We, the bereaved family of Lt. Mr. Neingulie Angami (Rtd Dy. Commandant, 10th IR HQ. Battalion Zhadima) would like to express our gratitude from the depth of our hearts and thank all the friends, relatives, neighbours, colleagues, churches, societies and well wishers who stood by us during the time of his illness till he left for his heavenly abode on 10th October 2019.

Nothing is more difficult than saying goodbye to a loved one, but the support shown to us through your prayers, moral support, physical presence and generous contributions helped us through the difficult time. Your comforting expressions of sympathy, act of condolence and gestures of love will always be remembered with deep gratitude.

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Beloved Husband of Aboli Zhimomi Loving father to Yeka, Vivi, Tovi and Tonoli

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually but it is our sincere prayers that the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

He was a passionate teacher and a lover of nature.

A wise man whose life was a blessing and his memory a treasure.

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXIX NO. 318 Dimapur, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

Modi walks the talk

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fter more than 80 rounds of talks since 22 years since the cease fire was signed between the government of India and the NSCN(I-M), the endless and often protracted negotiations had picked up momentum after the Modi government assumed office in 2014. Just a little over a year after assuming office, the Modi government signed the historic Framework Agreement on August 3,2015.

The government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks R.N.Ravi signed the document on behalf of the government of India while Isak Chishi Swu (president) and Th.Muivah (general secretary) signed the document on behalf of NSCN(I-M) in presence of home minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen.Dalbir Singh Suhag including various leaders of the NSCN(I-M). Later another agreement was signed with the seven-member Naga National Political Groups(NNPGs) represented by the Working Committee(WC) on November 17,2017 which has titled as “Agreed Position” or “Preamble”. Ravi had visited Nagaland on several occasions to hold open discussions on the fate of the Naga peace talks and also to explain various facets of the progress that culminated in the signing of the Framework Agreement.

In subsequent interviews to this newspaper, Ravi had pointedly made it clear that the negotiations have reached a crucial stage where all issues have been covered and agreed upon. On the issue of demand for Naga flag and constitution, Ravi made it clear that it was not in the agenda, both in the Framework Agreement as well as the Preamble signed with both Naga groups. In the October 18 meeting with various Naga tribe hohos, civil society organisations and church, Ravi had informed the gathering about the determination of the Modi government, to conclude the talks as endless negotiations under the shadow of the guns, was not acceptable especially in the light of the vociferous pleas of Nagas for early and peaceful solution.

After assuming the office of governor of Nagaland in August this year, Ravi had told public at a civic reception accorded to him, that Modi had given him the task of concluding the prolonged negotiations within three months. That means that solution could be expected within November this year. The Naga political issue has reached the concluding stage just within five years under prime minister Narendra Modi who has proved to be a bold and decisive leader as against 17 long years of inconclusive talks under the NDA-I(19982003) , then UPA-I(2003-2009)- and UPA-II(2009-14).

Modi chose to walk the talk and has carved a niche for himself in history of Naga political talks. It may also be noted that Congress prime minister P.V.Narasimha Rao broke the crust when he met the NSCN(I-M) leaders in 1995 in Paris and later declared in Dimapur, that the Naga issue was a national issue and invited the NSCN(I-M) for talks without preconditions. The cease fire was signed on August 1,1997 during the tenure of Janata Dal (UF) prime minister I.K.Gujral.

Tributes for agreeing to hold peaceful dialogue should also goto the NSCN(I-M) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Th.Muivah for heeding to the people for bringing the issue to the negotiating table. In peace, the only victor are the people, to whom all negotiators have dedicated their endeavour. The bible says there is a time and purpose for everything under heaven and hopefully all will focus on rebuilding and healing for which they have been praying for decades.

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.

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A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

Post-mortem

NSF memorandum to Prime minister Narendra Modi

Hon’ble Sir, We b r i n g Wa r m Greetings from the Office of Naga Students’ Federation 1) About Naga Students’ Federation: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) was formed in 1947 founded on the vision and sacrifices of educated Naga youths of that time, who felt the need to have an organized body through which collective aspiration could be articulated and at the same time respond to issues confronting the students in particular and Nagas in general. It came to being at a time when there were only few Nagas who could apprehend futuristic possibilities with clear political and social acumen.

Since then, the Naga Students’ Federation has been striving for the larger interest of the Nagas-unwavering in its stand and persevering in promoting the rights of the Nagas.

NSF has been standing firm without compromising on any issues, according to their correct perspectives, which are a matter of concern for the Nagas as a people, irrespective of tribes or divisive elements that may prevail from time to time.

It has always been the standpoint of the federation that Nagas in general would live under one administrative umbrella under a sovereign government and that the stand of the federation has always been integration of all Naga homeland and sovereignty in line with our motto ‘For Unified Lim and Glory of Nagas’.

2) Brief Background of the Ongoing Peace process: The journey of Naga Struggle has never been an easy road. However, after a prolong military confrontation, the NSCN and GOI entered into second

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ceasefire on 1st August, 1997; with the initiatives for a peaceful resolution to the indo-Naga conflict.

The basis of present political dialogues between the Government of India and NSCN representing the Naga people are a) without any pre-condition b) at the highest level and c) in third countries.

On June 14, 2001 in Bangkok it was re-affirmed that the ceasefire agreement is between the Government of India and NSCN as two entities without territorial limits. The process was further strengthened on 11th July, 2002, the then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared recognition of the ‘unique history and situation of the Nagas’ by the GOI. This agreement is land mark in the historical and political journey of the Nagas as India accepted for the first time that Nagas were never a part of India either by conquest or by consent of the Naga people. In addition, it recognizes that, the prevailing situation in Nagalim is political in nature and not that of law and order problem of India, thus, requiring political solution. Hectic negotiations for eighteen (18) years culminated to the historic signing of Framework Agreement between the GOI and NSCN on August 3rd, 2015. Thereafter, the seven (7) NNPGs were joined the talk for an inclusive peace process on September 27th 2017.

3) R e s e n t m e n t against R N Ravi’s dual role and his conduct thereafter: R N Ravi in his dual role as the GOI interlocutor as well as the Governor of Nagaland was viewed with skepticism by the Naga people at large. However, the federation refrained from making our disagreement public hoping that he would discharge his

he Nagas are in a very critical juncture at the moment to decide our political fate as we are on the threshold of signing the Naga-India political settlement. We are placed at a crucial historical point of time to seriously consider for what we had been struggling for. After all, this opportunity has come after the determined struggle and sacrifices made through the decades.

The decision we make today will certainly define the political identity of the Nagas and its relations with India for decades to come. This is a great challenge to both the Naga people and the Government of India (GoI) to demonstrate political maturity

dual duty with the highest degree of integrity which, to our utter dismay, was not to be.

R N Ravi has been indulging in rhetoric words and practices which has resulted in much chaos and confusion in the Naga society. Though his cunningly concocted attempt to divide the Naga society into ‘primary stakeholders’ and ‘secondary stakeholders’ was an utter failure, he has gone about painting a glossy picture of the same through print and electronic media.

It has come to light through various sources and media houses that the Indian interlocutor has been adopting the practice of twisting and misinterpreting the words enshrined in the historic framework agreement against agreed terms and principles to suit his political overlords.

Such a practice is inimical to the unique history and legitimate rights of the Naga people. It has also become crystal clear to the Naga people that GOI is approaching the peace process from a bureaucratic lens which is leading to the misinterpretation of competencies that has been mutually worked out so far between the entities.

4) Deadline in the negotiation process: The Indo-Naga peace process has been ongoing since the last 22 years making much progress. However, the recent development wherein the GOI interlocutor has been resorting to imposing a uniteral deadline of 31st October’ 19 upon the Naga negotiating team is against the universally accepted principle of a peaceful and mutually agreed negotiation. No honorable solution can be brought about if one of the teams to the negotiation starts to throw their weight around and tries to impose the same upon the

opposite party. More so, the projected deadline has been responsible for much pain and has thrown the Naga society into further chaos which is totally the opposite of what the peace process seeks to achieve, i.e. permanent peace and tranquility in the Naga homeland.

The federation therefore seeks the intervention of your good office in advising the interlocutor to refrain from holding the hard earn peace process to the ransom of time.

5) NSF and other civil organizations sidelined in the present consultative process: It is an undeniable fact that the NSF is the oldest pan Naga civil society organization formed to represent the voice of the Naga people. It is also the fact that the federation is older than even the Union of India. However, in the recent series of consultative meets, the federation has been left out as an uninvited guest thereby depriving the Naga students and youths of the opportunity to express their aspirations and desires from the impending solution to the protracted Indo-Naga political issue. We must admit that our sentiments have been deeply hurt by the non-invitation by Shri.

R N Ravi, the GOI interlocutor to the Peace talk and current Governor of Nagaland. NSF is not against any organization or individuals invited for consultation, however, as the main stakeholder representing the voices of those who will inherit ‘the solution, it is unimaginable for the consultation process to be a mandated one without the NSF. 6) Economic packages alone is no solution at all: The sacrifices of many Nagas whether they are dead or still alive, is not a

sist from provoking the situation by sending Indian Armies to Naga homeland and issuing statement of threat.

The Naga Students Federation takes our stand to make it succinctly and explicitly clear that the federation for all times to come continue to pursue the Pan Naga youth aspiration of integration and sovereignty through a democratic process. The Federation shall continue to stand by its own identity and principles laid down by its founding fathers in the larger interest of the Nagas.

We pray that the right wisdom will prevail and will bring lasting peace and progress to the Naga people.

President, Naga Students’ Federation; President, Anal LenruwlTangpi (ALT); President, Angami Students’ Union (ASU); President, AoKaketshirMungdang (AKM); President, All Zeliangrong Students’ Union (AZSU); President, Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU); President, Lotha Students’ Union (LSU); President, LamkangKurchuknaoKunpun (LKK); President, Mao Students’ Union (MSU); President, Maram Students’ Union (MKS); President, Maring Students’ Union (MSU); President, Mongsang Naga Students’ Union (STS); President, Moyon Naga Students’ Union (TTBR); President, Poumai Naga Tsiidoumai Me (PNTM); President, Pochury Students’ Union (PSU); President, Rengma Students’ Union (RSU); President, SumiKiphimikuqhakulu (SKK); President, TangkhulKatamnaoSaklong (TKS); President, All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM); President, All Nagaland College Students’ Union

Solution with Honour and acumen towards finding an honourable settlement of the protracted conflict. The conflicting and disturbing views on the nature and the status of the political settlement are of great concern to the collective mind of the scholars which necessitates to be communicated to whosoever is concerned. We strongly believe that any signing of the current political agreement should have the consent of the Naga people, particularly with the concerted effort of the nationalist groups; failure of which would result in division and conflict in the Naga family. It is also a pre-requisite to consider the scope and status of the agreement. The Agreement

should be able to incorporate the core elements that the Nagas have been struggling for decades.

Among these core elements, the right to own the Naga National Flag and the Naga Constitution are crucial.

These two elements are certainly the important components towards building a Naga nation. The duo are not only symbolic, but the defining frame of the political character, identity and status of a nation. This calls for a critical thinking and consideration on the part of the negotiators.

While, the hard-earned current opportunity for Naga political settlement must not be

Conclude in good and understanding manner

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struggle for Naga identity alone; it is also a struggle for self determination, a struggle against the imposition of alien culture and values upon us, a struggle against the ‘divide and rule’ policy of the forces determined to keep us subjugated.

It is in this background that the NSF made its standpoint crystal clear that Economic packages or monetary assistance cannot purchase the rights of the Naga people. Rather, the GOI should not hesitate from allowing the Naga people to retain their legitimate rights. Further, the Naga people have come a long way by denouncing the 16th Point Agreement or the Shillong Accord and that any sort of agreement that is going to be signed between the GOI and Naga negotiators should not be mere reaffirmation or expansion of 16 Point Agreements.

7) Conclusion: In the backdrop of the above given history and position, the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) hereby demands your good office that: 1) The Unique Naga Identity be recognized through the Naga National flag which is dear to the hearts and minds of the Naga people.

2) The Government of India (GOI) to honor the 3rd August Framework Agreement both in letter and in spirit as it was signed by both the entities in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

3) Solution to the protracted indo-Naga political issue should be inclusive, honorable and acceptable basing on the uniqueness of Naga History.

4) GOI should focus on ‘mutually negotiated solution’ instead of ‘imposed solution’.

5) GOI should de-

missed, it is equally important that the agreement is not limited to the packages that addresses the immediate needs of the Nagas but also must be congruent to the political nature of our struggle which will have long-lasting implications on our historical claim, geo-political position, dignity and identity. In view of the magnanimity of the issue before us, the Naga negotiators must take the right decision today. Towards honourable NagaIndia political settlement, the GoI must demonstrate utmost sincerity and responsibility for honourable settlement. While acknowledging the desire of the GoI for settlement on urgent ba-

sis, it must consider the way for a durable settlement, rather than take the approach of piece-meal settlement. Therefore, it is a great opportunity and responsibility of the negotiators of the Nagas and the GoI to strive for an honourable solution which will pave way for durable peace and progress. The kind of settlement shall manifest the maturity of statesmanship of the negotiators.

Can the settlement be a model of conflict transformation for the world?

Naga Scholars Association (NSA) Delhi, president Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan and general secretary, Dr. Lungthuiyang Riamei.

Reader’s Post

midst the Indo-Naga vah NSCN/GPRN, inspite to say that the Flag itself was imbroglios in regard of Naga public booing over given by the living God Jehoto Naga Flag and the Frame Work agreement vah himself, and so also the Sir, Constitution (Yehzabo) and signed on 3 Aug, 2015, fear- constitution (Yehzabo) was In the backdrop of the historical reality, today we are reminded of the past seven dehere are the undersigned ing that the agreement comes our birth right that passes cades of Naga struggle for Independence which resulted into bloody conflict between the have apprised to the Nagas as that of Shillong Accord down from our ancestral. Nagas and the government of India (GOI). Many precious years and resources have been in general and to all concern in the year 1975, in which Nagas struggle in and around wasted, and many and precious lives been laid down for the Just cause. After all these years that the undersigned were Nagas have faced unbear- 73(Seventy Three) years, in of sacrifices, here is a window of opportunity for both India and Naga to come to a logical also a certain faction un- able traumatic experiences. which in terms of lakhs of conclusion and begin a new relationship for mutual benefit and to promote genuine peace der the banner of GDNR/ However we the GDRN/ precious lives had gone and in the region. However, looking at the present situation there’s ponderous problems ahead.

(Non-Accord) and worked NNC/(Non-Accord) have those sacrificial were for our Many confusions and uncertainties ! It is therefore imperative to refresh our mind once Looking back at the past 22 years of cease fire and political negotiations with differthoroughly with other Naga daringly took decision to Flag and Constitution only again. ent political parties of India and the NSCN- IM, the GOI finally acknowledged that Noga and nothing else.

Here are National Political groups, merge “en-bloc” to support Problem is a political problem to be resolved through political negotiations. Accordingly, thinking of becoming a single the frame work agreement the signatories who were the GOI agreed to have the talk in the highest level (Prime Ministers level), Unconditional also sit in the talk rows have group at once. However, we and strengthen the Governand in neutral countries. It is also the collective opinion and wishes of all the six Prime find that there was no sign of ment. In the mean time the keenly as well as optimisti- Ministers of India right from P.V. Narasimha Rao to the present Narendra Modi that, the becoming one group rather Frame work agreement was cally noted and recorded lndo-Naga political problem be resolved through democratic process in all fairness. Conseshown a sign of reluctance signed in tune of words, while exchanging in the quently, it was agreed upon on ‘Shared Sovereignty on the bases of historical proprieties’. when the Naga public in gen- agreeable, acceptable by amicably talks points were Today after an enduring 22 years of negotiations and over 100 talks between the GOI and eral were in hue and cry to both the parties especially in in a most appreciable and the NSCN- IM the manner in which the GOI is dubiously handling the political negotiations let the different groups to be the presence of Honourable agreeable way. May the lord is a problematic for any logical solution. The present mode of handling the negotiation by one government, one nation Shri. Narendra Modi the in his mercy bestow wisdom interlocutor and Governor of Nagaland by dictating terms of ‘three months period’ itself a violation of what has been agreed upon ‘Without preconditions’. Meanwhile, creating and one tax etc. Therefore Prime Minister along with upon the Indo-Naga leader- is war like situations in the state of Nagaland by proliferation war machineries and using state we the above mentioned the top leaders in the centre ships to conclude in good centric organizations and trying to force a unilateral piecemeal solution is a complete breach group as GDRN/NNC/ government, so also the top and understanding manner. of Democratic norms. It will not only create division among the Nagas but deep wound (Non-Accord) have firmly leaders from Nagas side too, Kuknalim. and mistrust between Nagas and India. It would best in the interest of all that, to usher Capt. Retd. Hangping taken decision to merge/ which was clean and clear in in a ‘ democratic process in letter in spirit’ the present BJP government must stop playing confederate with the GPRN between them and solemnly Zeliang Steering Execu- divisive and nerve racking politics towards the Nagas, rather the GOI should demonstrate led by Late Gen. Retd. Khole inked, then there was no way tive Member (GPRN) and its maturity and democratic credentials and honor all the commitment that has been agreed Konyak Vice President and of backtracking in any man- Kumcho Chilimong Yim upon between the NSCN-IM and the Indian leaders. the Chief negotiator cum ner. Imbroglio, in regard to Steering Executive MemTemjen Paul, Limasashi, Benja Namo, Prof. Sangyu Yaden on behalf of Concerned ber (GPRN) Ato-Kilonser Mr. Th Mui- Naga Flag and Constitution Citizens Forum & Senior Citizens Forum Mokokchung Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

In the interest of all

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

Sonia meets Shivakumar in Tihar jail; assures support

D K Shivakumar (File)

custody.

Gandhi was accompanied by Congress general secretary Ambika Soni and Congress MP D K Suresh, who is also the brother of Shivakumar.

Talking to reporters here, Suresh said the Congress president assured Shivakumar that the party is with him and will stand in his support.

Gandhi told Shivaku-

Delhi HC grants bail to Congress leader Shivakumar The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Congress leader and former Karnataka minister D. K. Shivakumar in a money laundering case.

The high court granted bail to Shivakumar asking him to furnish a personal bond of Rs 25 lakh and two sureties of like amount each. The court directed him not to leave the country without permission.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested the former Karnataka minister on September 3. Shivakumar has been on the radar of the Income Tax Department and the ED since demonetisation in 2016. An Income Tax search at his New Delhi flat on August 2, 2017, led to the seizure of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 8.83 crore.

Thereafter, the Tax Department

lodged cases against the Congress leader and his four associates under Sections 277 and 278 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and Sections 120(B) (criminal conspiracy), 193 (Punishment for false evidence) and 199 (False statements made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Incidentally, according to Shivakumar’s affidavit submitted to the Election Commission ahead of the Assembly elections in 2018, his daughter Aisshwarya owned assets of Rs 108 crore compared to only Rs 1.09 crore in 2013. Shivakumar, however, clarified that Aisshwarya was not dependent on his income and that he was still declaring her assets as per the Representation of Peoples Act.

People living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi to get ownership NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): In a move that will benefit 40 lakh people, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to grant ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.

The proposal is based on the recommendations of a committee, he said.

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the Centre would also bring a bill in the Winter Session of Parliament to give relief to the residents of the unauthorised colonies in the national capital. The move comes ahead of the Assembly polls in the national capital, scheduled for early next year.

The decision “is applicable to 1,797 identified unauthorised colonies” spread over 175 square km inhabited by people from lower

CBI books Ex-U’khand CM in horse trading case

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NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): The CBI has filed an FIR against former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat and his then cabinet colleague Harak Singh Rawat, who is now a member of the state’s BJPled government, for alleged attempts of horse trading in 2016, which was caught on tape by an editor of a news channel, officials said on Wednesday.

The agency had conducted an preliminary enquiry into the alleged horse trading attempt on March 23, 2016 when the state was under President’s rule.

It sent the tape to the Forensic Science Laboratory, Gandhinagar in Gujarat for analysis which opined that the recording was “genuine” and there was no evidence of any “addition/ deletion/insertion/tampering/morphing” in the video files.

The video purportedly showed the Congress leader discussing money to win back the support of disgruntled MLAs who had crossed over to the BJP so that he

could get back to power.

Recently, the Uttarakhand High Court gave its nod to the CBI to go ahead with its investigation in the case and lodge an FIR against Rawat after the agency submitted a report in a sealed cover on the preliminary inquiry.

Besides Harish Rawat and Harak Singh Rawat, who joined the BJP later and is now a minister in the Trivender Singh Rawat-led cabinet, the CBI has also booked editor-in-chief of Noida-based Samachar Plus channel Umesh Sharma, who had purportedly carried out the sting operation in the airport lounge, the officials said.

The CBI has slapped Indian Penal Code section pertaining to criminal conspiracy and bribery provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act on the trio.

After the video surfaced, the Centre handed over the probe to the CBI. During the preliminary enquiry stage, the CBI had questioned Harish Rawat and Umesh Sharma.

Land Acquisition case: Justice Mishra not to recuse from hearing matter NEW DELHI, OCT 23 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that Justice Arun Mishra will not recuse from hearing a Constitution bench matter challenging provisions of the Land Acquisition Act. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Mishra pronounced the order and said, “I am not recusing from hearing this matter”. Various farmers association and individuals have raised objection to Justice Mishra hearing the matter on the grounds that he has already expressed his mind in the judgment pronounced by the apex court in February last year.

The other members of the Constitution bench include Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, M R Shah and S Ravindra Bhat.

The Constitution bench asked parties in the matter to suggest legal questions which would be adjudicated upon by the court.

The court had on October 16 deprecated the attempts made for recusal of Justice Mishra from the Constitution bench hearing, saying it is nothing but a ploy of “bench hunting” which, if allowed, “would destroy the institution”. The

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top court had said if request of parties demanding that Justice Mishra be recused is accepted, it would be the “blackest chapter in history” as an “onslaught is going on to tame the judiciary”.

“This is nothing but an attempt of bench hunting and you want a person of your liking to be in the bench. If we allow your request and accept your view for recusal of judge, it will be destroying the institution.

This is a serious issue and history will judge it that even senior counsel were involved in this attempt,” Mishra had told senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for a farmer association.

Divan had contended that a judge must avoid any reasonable apprehension of bias, otherwise there would be erosion of public

confidence and their prayer for recusal is nothing but for upholding the integrity of the institution. He had said their prayer is not remotely concerned with bench hunting and “there are global principles that have to be applied here. We are only drawing attention to it”.

During the hearing on October 16, Justice Mishra had observed that the plea seeking his recusal from the bench is “sponsored” and said, “In case, we succumb to these attempts this would be the blackest chapter in the history. These forces are trying to compel the court to act in a particular way.

Onslaught is going on to tame this institution. This cannot be the way, must not be the way, and shall not be the way”.

Without naming anybody, Justice Mishra had said “these forces which are trying to compel this court to act in a particular way, are forces which are compelling me to continue. Otherwise, I would have recused”.

He had said that as a judge, he knows the responsibility to protect this institution for the people and observed, “What is happening in this institution is really shocking”.

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income groups, he said.

It does not apply to 69 affluent colonies identified by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) including Sainik Farms, Mahendru Enclave and Anantram Dairy, Puri added. In July, the Delhi government proposed a set of parameters to regularise the 1,797 colonies, which include charging one per cent cost of circle rate of land for up to 200 square metre plot from occupants besides a nominal penalty.

UP CM sanctions Rs 15 lakh to slain Hindu outfit leader’s wife

LUCKNOW, OCT 23 (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday sanctioned immediate financial help of Rs 15 lakh to wife of Kamlesh Tiwari, a Hindu outfit leader who was killed last week.

A senior state government official said that the chief minister also sanctioned a house for the kin of the deceased in tehsil Mehmoodabad in Sitapur district. The CM directed officials that those arrested should be tried in fast track court and strict action should be taken against those involved in the conspiracy. Two suspects Ashfaq Sheikh (34) and Moinuddin (27) were arrested by the Gujarat ATS on Tuesday evening for allegedly killing Tiwari.

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Shivakumar, 57, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 3 in a money laundering case. He is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial

mar that this is a case of “political vendetta” and other Congress leaders are also being targeted like this by the BJP government at the Centre, he said.

“We have to fight them and come out of this,” Suresh said, quoting the Congress president.

Shivakumar, a seventime MLA in Karnataka, was booked along with Haumanthaiah -- an employee at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi -- and others for alleged offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The case was based on a charge sheet filed by the Income Tax Department against them last year before a special court in Bengaluru on charges of alleged tax evasion and ‘’hawala’’ transactions worth crores or rupees.

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Banking services like cash withdrawal and deposit at counters as well as cheque clearances were affected in many parts of the country. The two bank workers unions – All India Bank Employees Association and Bank Employees Federation of India-had decided to go ahead with the strike on Tuesday after their meeting with the chief labour com- Advanced GIIT a reputed computer training institution celebrated its 11th year anniversary missioner in New Delhi on October 18 at GIIT Hall with all of its students and team members. The centre was started failed on Monday. in 2008 and has its second branch at City Tower, Dimapur. (Centre head Pinky Saha)

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before. Under the Scheme, the employee will move to immediate next Pay Level in the new Pay Matrix.”

“Casual employees, including those granted ‘temporary status’ and employees appointed in the government on a contract basis, shall not qualify for benefits,” said the notification.

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (Agencies): The government has said that being in the public utility sector, the bank employees cannot just go on a flash strike. It added that the banks will have to give notice at least 14 days before the strike, CNBCTV18 reported citing The Ministry of Finance. The government announced this after banking operations across India were partially hit yesterday as employees of two unions sat on a 24hour bank strike from the morning and another bank officers’ union extended full support to them. The unions

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (Agencies): In a major boost to the central government employees, the Modi government has accepted the 7th Pay Commission’s recommendations to continue the MCAPS (Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme) scheme, under which they will be get assured promotion like before -- at 10, 20 and 30 years.

According to Business Today, after the implementation of the scheme, the employees will move to the immediate next pay level in the pay matrix.

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formation and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said here.

The retailers will necessarily have to set up 5 per cent of the total outlets in rural areas within five years, he said while briefing reporters on the decision taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“The new policy will bring in more investment and give a fillip to ‘Ease of Doing Business’. It will boost direct and indirect employment in the sector.

Setting up of more retail outlets (ROs) will result in better competition and better services for consumers,” he said. The government had last set fuel marketing conditions in 2002 and the review now is based on the recommendation of a highlevel expert committee.

The move will facilitate entry of global giants such as Total SA of France, Saudi

Asked about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which India is reportedly cautious to sign as the multi-lateral trade pact negotiations are widely expected to be concluded in the coming months, he underlined the importance of having services included in the free-trade partnership agreement.

Much greater attention to integration type issues is essential to sustain growth in south Asia, he said, adding “This needs to include not only goods trade, but more importantly services trade - which could provide a substantial engine of growth for India and other south Asian economies going forward, said Ostry.

There is a need to take steps to invigorate the deliberation process and structural reforms more generally because India has a potential enormous demographic dividend over the next couple of decades through which about 150 million people will be entering the workforce, he pointed out. India’s success in the service sector has been especially remarkable as its share of the world’s information and communication technologies service exports almost tripled in a decade, from 6.3 per cent in 2000 to 17.8 per cent in 2010, recording the largest increase globally for the sector, according to the IMF report.

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI): In the biggest reform in fuel retailing sector in almost two decades, the government on Wednesday relaxed norms for setting up petrol pumps, allowing non-oil companies to venture into the business - a move that could help private and foreign firms to enter the world’s fastest-growing market.

At present, to obtain a fuel retailing license 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.

Companies with a net worth of Rs 250 crore will be allowed to sell petrol and diesel subject to condition that they install facilities for marketing of at least one new generation alternate fuel such as CNG, LNG, biofuels or electric vehicle charging within three years of start of operations, In-

Arabia’s Aramco, BP Plc of UK and Trafigura’s downstream arm Puma Energy.

Total in partnership with Adani Group had in November 2018 applied for a license to retail petrol and diesel through 1,500 outlets. BP too has formed a partnership with Reliance Industries to set up petrol pumps, but is yet to make a formal application.

While Puma Energy had applied for a retail license, Aramco was in talks to enter the sector.

State-owned oil marketing companies - Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) - currently own most of 65,554 petrol pumps in the country.

Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy - formerly Essar Oil - and Royal Dutch Shell are the private players in the market but with limited presence. Reliance, which operates the world’s largest oil refining complex, has less than 1,400 outlets.

Nayara has 5,344 while Shell has just 160 pumps.

BP plc of UK had a couple of years back secured a license to set up 3,500 pumps but hasn’t yet started doing so. It is now venturing into the business with Reliance with plans to scale up Reliance’s present network strength to 5,500.

Singapore, Oct 23 (PTI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees Indian economic growth rebounding to around 7 per cent in the next financial year, supported by measures like monetary policy stimulus and corporate income tax cuts.

We see the Indian economy rebounding from our projected 6.1 per cent growth this fiscal year to something like 7 per cent in the next fiscal year (2020).

We see the factors that will support growth, including monetary policy stimulus, working their way through the pipeline, Jonathan Ostry, Deputy Director, Asia Pacific Department at the IMF, told reporters.

The recent tax cuts, government’s progress in addressing lingering weaknesses in the financial sector and measures to support growth sectors as seen as factors underpinning growth in the near term, Ostry said.

Talking about the slowdown in Indian economy in recent quarters, he said: indeed (it) took many of us by surprise, including the IMF. “There wasn’t a single cause for the slowdown there were many different causes at work including corporate and regulatory environmental uncertainties, the stresses in the nonbank financial sector, (and) stresses in the rural sector, among others,” he said.

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With Brexit in ‘purgatory’, HK withdraws extradition bill Johnson may seek election

The unrest that the bill sparked has become the worst crisis that Hong Kong has faced since the former British colony was handed back to China in 1997.

Hong Kong, Oct 23 (IANS): Hong Kong on Wednesday formally withdrew a controversial extradition bill that sparked months of unrest in the island nation and also released the murder suspect whose case triggered the city’s mass protests.

The move to withdraw the bill came a week late due to protests at the Legislative Council during the Chief Executive’s policy address, reported Hong Kong Free Press.

The second reading for the bill resumed on Wednesday. Secretary for Security John Lee then requested the Legislature to withdraw the bill.

The bill, which would have allowed for criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China, prompted

outrage when it was introduced in April. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets and the bill was eventually suspended.

But protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations, which have spiralled into a wider prodemocracy movement.

Earlier in the day, Hong Kong released from prison the murder suspect whose case triggered the city’s mass protests and led to a diplomatic row. Chan Tong-kai, 20, is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend in Taiwan last year before fleeing back to Hong Kong.

But Hong Kong and Taiwan do not have an extradition treaty, and his case was cited when the government proposed amending the law. He was in jail for

money laundering.

Leaving prison on Wednesday, Chan Tong-kai apologised to the victim’s family and said that he was willing to turn himself in to Taiwanese police to face charges, the BBC reported.

The now scrapped bill would have allowed Hong Kong to extradite criminal suspects to places it does not have an extradition treaty with, including mainland China, Taiwan and Macau. Critics feared that extradition to mainland China could subject people to arbitrary detention and unfair trials.

Although the Hong Kong protests started over the extradition bill, they have since widened to call for full democracy and less interference from Beijing.

Lo n d o n, O c t 2 3 (IANS): With next to impossible for the British Prime Minister to be able to stick to his Halloween deadline for Brexit, Boris Johnson will now push for a general election if the EU proposes to delay exit of the UK from the European Union until January, No 10 Downing Street has indicated.

Johnson “paused” his Brexit bill on Tuesday after MPs rejected his plan to get it signed off in three days.

Now it is for the EU leaders to consider whether to grant a delay to the October 31 deadline and if yes, then what extent, the BBC reported. A letter Johnson was forced by law to send to the bloc after failing to secure backing for his deal on October 19 called for a three-month extension.

But a Downing Street source suggested Johnson would not accept such a lengthy extension.

“On Saturday, Parliament asked for a delay until January and today Parliament blew its last chance,” the BBC quoted source as saying. “If Parliament’s delay is agreed by Brussels,

then the only way the country can move on is with an election. This Parliament is broken.” On Tuesday, MPs approved the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill on its first hurdle through the Commons -called the second reading -- by 329 votes to 299.

However, minutes later Johnson was defeated -- by a majority of 14 -- in a second vote on a fast-tracked timetable for the bill, prompting him to pause his legislation.

He insisted to MPs it was still his policy that the UK should leave the EU on Halloween, but acknowledged he would have wait to hear what EU leaders said.

However, Leader of the Commons Jacob ReesMogg said it was “very hard to see how it is possible” for the bill to pass through the Commons and the Lords before October 31, adding that Brexit was now in “purgatory”. Following the vote, EU Council President Donald Tusk said he would recommend European leaders backed an extension to the Brexit deadline, though he did not say what length it should be.

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39 found dead in truck container London, Oct 23 (PTI): In an appalling tragedy, 39 people were found dead on Wednesday near London in a container of truck, which came from Bulgaria, and police have arrested the driver of the vehicle for questioning.

Essex Police said they were called by the local ambulance service on Wednesday early morning after the discovery at Waterglade Industrial Park at Eastern Avenue in Grays area of Essex, south-east England.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “appalled by this tragic incident” and UK home secretary Priti Patel expressed shock at the discovery in Twitter statements.

While there is no confirmation of the nationalities of the victims, officials said the truck came from Bulgaria and entered the UK via Holyhead port in Wales on Saturday.

According to Essex Police, early indications are that 38 adults and one teenager have died, with no information of any survivors. Essex Police Chief Superintendent Andrew Mariner said officers were trying to identify victims

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as their enquiries remain ongoing after the arrest of the 25-year-old driver from Northern Ireland.

He said: “This is a tragic incident where a large number of people have lost their lives. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish what has happened. We are in the process of identifying the victims, however I anticipate that this could be a lengthy process. “We have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident who remains in police custody as our enquiries continue,” he said.

A police cordon remains in place at the industrial estate where the discovery was made.

“I am receiving regular updates and the Home Office will work closely with Essex Police as we establish exactly what has happened.

My thoughts are with all

those who lost their lives and their loved ones,” British premier Johnson said in his statement.

“Shocked and saddened by this utterly tragic incident in Grays. Essex Police has arrested an individual and we must give them the space to conduct their investigations,” Home Secretary Patel said.

The speculation around the discovery has focussed around people trafficking as the route from Bulgaria via the Welsh port of Holyhead into Britain is an unusual one for vehicles to undertake. “This tragedy highlights the danger of migrant gangs people-smuggling on lorries,” said Richard Burnett, chief executive of the UK’s Road Haulage Association.

Thurrock legislator Jackie Doyle-Price said it was “sickening news”.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The bereaved family of Lt. Pastor Vekhoyi Tsory would like to convey our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, materially, spiritually and through prayer at his sudden demise on 18/10/19. The love and support you have showered upon us cannot be forgotten.

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Loving family members

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1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY of Late Arentemjen Jamir (24th October)

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My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever -Psalms 73:26

Born : 27.07.1985 – Died : 21.10.2019

Born: 1950 – Died: 13.10.2019 We, the family of Late H. Chisa wishes to acknowledge and express most sincerely our thanks and gratitude to the many Family, Friends, Neighbours, Churches, Doctors & Nurses, Various Unions and Well-wishers for offering great kindness, comfort, prayers and support (material and monetary) during her illness and in the time since she left us on 13th October 2019.

The kindness and support extended by everyone to our family has made our loss more bearable. As it would be near impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. May the Good Lord bless you and keep you and may His peace be with you.

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Psalms 23:1-4 “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want”.

We the bereaved family members of Late Mughali Y Achumi express our profound gratitude to each and every individual, friends of Amugha, friends of family members, neighbours, organization, Churches and all well wishers who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, materially, morally and spiritually at the demise of our beloved daughter and a sister of our family.

We deeply regret our inability to mention each and every one of you individually yet it is our sincere prayer that Almighty God bless you abundantly; your unceasing love, concern and support in times of our grief will be remembered forever.

Loving Dad, Mom, Brothers, Sister and Relatives.

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It was hard losing you. But it is harder learning to live without you. And though it’s been a year since you left us to be with the Lord, your precious memories still remain afresh in our hearts. We miss you deeply.

Loving mother, brother, sisters and daughter.

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Third Death Anniversary of SHRI Y. MANGKO PHOM

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1 Corinthian 15.55: "Oh death, Where is your sting?"

Papa, three 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 situations 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.

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BORN: 20th August 1930 – DIED: 17th October 2019 We the bereaved family members of Lt. Nkhapfü Jemu Rengma, Head G.B Walford area, Dimapur express our most sincere gratitude to each individuals, friends, relatives, neighbours and well wishers who stood by us physically, morally, materially, financially and through prayer during the prolonged illness and demise of our beloved on 17th October 2019.

We sincerely convey our gratitude to: 1. Rengma Baptist Church Khermahal, Dimapur.

2. Rengma Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

3. Rengma Fellowship, Rengma Colony, Walford Area, Dimapur.

4. Tesophenyu Group Women Fellowship, Dimapur.

5. Tesophenyu Upper Baptist Church.

6. New Tesophenyu Baptist Church.

7. Ziphenyu Baptist Church.

8. Tesophenyu St. Peter’s Church.

9. Lorinyu Baptist Church, Tesophenyu 10. Tesophenyu Lojvü Kekhi Centre.

11. Tenyimia Assembly Of God Union, Dimapur.

12. Nagaland Adventist School, Dimapur.

13. Central Colony Council Walford, Dimapur.

14. Walford Area Sumi Community, Dimapur.

15. Ao Union Walford Colony, Dimapur.

16. G.B’s Union, Dimapur.

17. Northern Angami Colony (Women Society), Dimapur.

18. Tesophenyu Group Public Union Dimapur.

19. Rengma Public Organization, Dimapur.

20. Telongjem FC, Mokokchung.

21. Tesophenyu Village Council.

22. Bongjak Phom Colony, Dimapur.

23. Jemutsa & Semytsa Union, Tesophenyu.

24. Rev. Andrew Semp, Director NMM. 25. Er. Levi Rengma, Ex-Parliamentary Secy.

26. G. K. Rengma, Ex-DMC Member.

27. Dr. Tinenlo Jemu.

28. Shingato Jemu.

29. Kegwayon Tep 30. Khonbi Jemu.

31. NR. Zeliang & Family 32. Col. Sajukha Rengma.

33. Doctors & Nurses of Civil Hospital, Dimapur.

We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank every individual, but it’s our humble and sincere prayer that our Almighty God may bless each one of you abundantly.

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Jessica Snock to represent Harmonic Voices Kma wins 1st NCO India at Mrs. UN World 2019

The winner of the first Nagaland Choir Olympics Harmonic Voices Kohima after receiving the award at RCEMPA Jotsoma on Wednesday. (NP)

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armonic Voices from Kohima was adjudged as the winner of the first Nagaland Choir Olympics (NCO) held under the aegis of Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA) at RCEMPA, Jotsoma on Wednesday evening managed

by Musicians’ Guild.

Winner of the Kohima district for Olympic and also the Ultimate Hornbill Choir competition winner in 2014 deservingly got the title and was declared as

best choir group in Nagaland.

Kohima team received a cash prize of Rs.1 lakh along with a running trophy and certificate.

While the first runners-up Cantamus Choir from Dimapur and second runner up The Canticles from Phek received Rs.50,000 and Rs.25,000 respectively.

During the grand finale, the choirs gave their best performance which saw two rounds

with a song each through which the winner was adjudged.

The other choir teams who competed in the competition includes Mon - Mon Chamber Choir, Longleng- Orangkong Choir, Wokha- Bridge of the Gap Chamber Choir, MokokchungOngmesang, Zunheboto- ZTSBC Youth Choir, Peren- Cantamus Choir, Kohima- Harmonic Voices, Tuensang- Yimchunger Baptist Church Choir.

Aroha Choir Shillong, director Pauline Warjri was the chief judge and other judges are Ajeen Longchari Sucha and Mhonroni Lotha, Assistant Professor in conducting, Margaret Shishak School of Music, Patkai Christain College (Autonomous).

TaFMA has acknowledged the entire district partner for conducting the audition in the entire 10 district where the best choir team were selected to compete for the final round.

While another audition will be held on Thursday starting from 7 a.m. where 20 members will select a choir group to represent Nagaland at the 11th World Choir Games to be held in Belgium from July 5 to 15, 2020.

(Correspondent)

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

‘Joker’ to become highest grossing R-rated movie ever

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he first runner up of this year’s Mrs. India Earth, Jessica Snock A.K. became the first ever Naga woman to represent India at the “Mrs. United Nations World 2019’.

It is noteworthy that Mrs. Jessica Snock had become the first Naga woman ever from the state to win the first runner up title at the prestigious pageant of Mrs. India Earth 2019 which was held in New Delhi on September 28, 2019. She had also won the sub-titles of Mrs. Popular and Face of North-East at the event.

To promote and support her one can visit her Facebook Profile – Jessica Snock A.K. or by visiting the website at https://www.pageantplanet.com/profiles/jessica-snock.

oker is on course to become the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time.

The film has already secured the biggest October box office opening in history.

The film, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, is now on course for yet another accolade, expected to easily become the most lucrative R-rated movie ever.

As The Hollywood Reporter reveals, the film has currently made $737.5 million globally, and only Deadpool sits ahead of it on $783 million in the all-time list of R-rated movies.

The film is already making significant cultural waves around the world since its early October release. Demonstrators in Lebanon have turned Phoenix’s character into a symbol of protest, painting their faces in the instantly recognisable style of the villain, while the now-iconic staircase that

The Joker dances down in the new film is becoming somewhat of a tourist attraction in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Joker director Todd Phillips recently said that he will never release deleted scenes or an extended cut of the film, but is open to the

idea of a potential sequel, an idea that Phoenix has also backed up.

In a five-star review of Joker, NME‘s Greg Wetherall called the film a “melancholic psychodrama punctuated by splashes of shocking violence.”

(NME)

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ becomes 1st song of 2019 to be certified diamond

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il Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus has officially been certified diamond, making it the first song released in 2019 to do so. On Tuesday (October 22), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that ‘Old Town Road’ had finally reached diamond status.

‘Old Town Road’ has also become the fastest song in history to go diamond,

Billboard reported.

Following the news, Lil Nas took to Twitter to celebrate the milestone. “OLD TOWN ROAD IS OFFICIALLY DIAMOND!! ? ?” he tweeted earlier today (October 23). He also tweeted a Spongebob meme in reference to an earlier promise he had jokingly made once the song reached diamond status.

Other artists who have achieved diamond status in-

clude Justin Bieber (‘Baby’), Elton John (‘Candle In The Wind’), Carly Rae Jepsen (‘Call Me Maybe’), Imagine Dragons (‘Radioactive’),

Lady Gaga (‘Poker Face’, ‘Bad Romance’) and Florida Georgia Line (‘Cruise’).

‘Old Town Road’ was first released in December 2018 but later went viral on TikTok, and was further boosted after Cyrus contributed his guest verse.

In July, their chart-topping country trap crossover broke the record for the longestrunning US Number One in history. The song’s 19-week streak concluded after Billie

Eilish’s ‘Bad Guy’ knocked it off the top spot.

Last month, Lil Nas confirmed that he was taking a break from music, explaining that his life had become “wild” after ‘Old Town Road’ propelled him to worldwide fame. He is currently working on his debut studio album, though he says he plans to record “at least 70 songs” before presenting it to the world.

(NME)

NDPP COORDINATION MEETING ON SPECIAL ENROLMENT DRIVE Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party NDPP Wokha Region held a coordination meeting on special enrolment drive at its Head Office, Wokha Town on 22nd Oct 2019 at 1:00 pm with hon’ble advisor, Horticulture and Border Affairs Govt. of Nagaland Shri.

Mhathung Yanthan. During the meeting hon’ble advisor advised the party workers to work wholeheartedly for the upliftment of the NDPP in Nagaland and to strengthen the hand of hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri. Neiphiu Rio who is capable, farsighted and visionary leader at this crucial stage of Nagaland. Hon’ble advisor the lone NDPP elected urged upon the party workers to have consultation and co-operation with the PDA partner of BJP and others to have tangible development in Wokha district for the welfare of the people. As such the party workers of NDPP Wokha Region, Women Wing and Youth Organization assured the hon’ble advisor to do their best for the betterment of the party.

The party has also informed that special membership drive will begin from 23rd Oct to 15th Nov 2019, at its Head Office Wokha Town near Police Point from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Therefore any member willing to enroll in the NDPP may come and enroll themselves with 3 (Three) nos of recent passport photograph. For necessary information please contact the following numbers – Amos Odyuo – 7005505909, Echumbemo Ovung – 9077277178.

Sd/- Shanthungo Yanthan General Secretary, NDPP, Wokha Region WC-398

Sangeetanjali presents Northeast Model Hunt & Dance Rockerz 2k19 season-1 held on October 19 at Town Hall Dimapur with Naresh Jain as the chief guest and Monoj Bhattacharjee, Bishnu Bhattacharjee and Munna Yadav as the guests of honour.

Pooja Das Paul was the show organiser while Sangeeta Chowdhury was the show director. The show was hosted by Biswajit Banik and Sneha Dhar. The winners of the show are Kids girls - Shaniya Jain, Kids Boys - Navraj Paul, Miss - Pooja Roy, Mrs - Shankari Dey and Mr - Subrato Paul.

(Tribal Roots officials) The Tribal Roots would be organising a DJ Nite-cum-Food Fest on November 8 at Solidarity Park Kohima. The artists for the DJj night includes DJ lil bomb of Infinity INC, Dj Seyex, Dj KZ and DJ Ronty. The event is being sponsored by TAFMA, Moudi Plaza and Clarity Speech and Hearing Clinic.

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In an interview with Screen Rant, the franchise’s longtime writer Chris Morgan has revealed that he’s sat down with Reeves to discuss him potentially joining the forthcoming film. Reeves could be set to join Cardi B in The Fast & Furious 9, after the rapper was recently confirmed for a role in the film alongside reggaeton star Ozuna.

Cardi agrees, saying: “I’m tired, but I can’t wait.

I ain’t gon’ front, this gonna be the best one.” Fast & Furious 9 will comes out in May 2020, following a number of delays.

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Ganguly takes over as BCCI chief Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS/PTI): Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday was formally elected as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

“It’s official - Sourav Ganguly formally elected as the President of BCCI,” the BCCI tweeted.

The appointment of Ganguly, who has donned many hats, including presiding over the administration of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) became the only contender for the top job that was finalised last week.

Alongwith Ganguly, Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s son Jay Shah was made the secretary.

Kerala’s Jayesh George was appointed as BCCI Joint Secretary, while Mahim Verma of Uttarakhand became the new vice-president.

Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur’s younger brother Ar un Dhumal became the treasurer.

The appointment of the new BCCI team brings an end to the 33-month reign of the Supreme

Assam CM felicitates boxers Will run BCCI the way I know, the way I led India Lovlina, Jamuna Guwahati, Oct 23

Sourav Ganguly (PTI) Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) who were tasked for running the administration of world’s richest cricket body.

Ganguly’s appointment will, however, be a short one as he will have to go in for a cooling off period from September 2020, under the new rules.

The 47-year-old has already stated that taking care of first-class cricketers and setting the house in order will be among his top priorities during the next few months he will serve as the BCCI chief.

Clad in his captain’s navy blue blazer, Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday promised a “corruption-free, same-for-all BCCI”, a philosophy that, he said, guided his tenure as India captain from 2000 to 2005.

Elected unopposed to the top position in the world’s richest cricket Board, the bespectacled 47-year-old also gave enough indications that he would run the show the way he wants and is unlikely to be influenced.

“I will do it the way I know, I will do it the way which I feel is best for the BCCI with no compromise on credibility. Corruptionfree and same for all BCCI. That’s the way I led India and that’s the way I will take this organisation forward,” said the man with more than 18,000 international runs under his belt. Hard to miss at his maiden press interaction after taking charge was the India blazer that he was wearing. “I got it when I was captain of India but I did not realise that it is so loose. But I decided I will wear it,” he said as scribes chuckled.

He will be at the helm for nine months because the Supreme Court-mandated

reforms require a cooling off period after a six-year run as an office-bearer. Ganguly has already been Cricket Association of Bengal Secretary and President.

Ganguly couldn’t help but recall the time he took over as team captain.

The sport’s integrity was in tatters that year after the 2000 match-fixing scandal and Ganguly was handed the responsibility of resurrecting it.

Resurrection is once again what is required after three years of administrative limbo, incidentally also caused by corruption -- the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal. Ironically, Mohammed Azharuddin was at the centre of the 2000 scandal and will now be his Board colleague as Hyderabad Cricket Association President.

The two former teammates hugged each other after Wednesday’s meeting.

“Coincidentally, fortunately or unfortunately, there was a similar situation when I took over as captain and captained India for six years,” Ganguly said referring to, what are widely considered, the dark days of Indian cricket.

(Agencies): Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented cheques of Rs 20 lakh each to boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Jamuna Boro in Guwahati.

According to Northeast Now, the felicitation programme was organised at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai on October 22.

Lovlina and Jamuna won bronze medals in the AIBA Women’s Boxing World Championships 2019 held recently in Russia’s Ulan-Ude. They were presented the cheques under the State Sports policy.

Lovlina, who hails from Golaghat district, had to settle for bronze as she was defeated by China’s Yang Liu in the 69 kg category in a split decision of 2:3 to end her campaign at the championship.

On the other hand, Jamuna Boro, who hails from Dhekiajuli under Sonitpur district, also settled for bronze after her defeat in the semi-final match of the AIBA World Boxing Championship.

Praveen first Indian man to become Wushu world champion

Dhaka, Oct 23 (IANS): The Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) executive chairman Tony Irish has thrown his weight behind the striking Bangladesh players. Irish also criticised the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) - the body that has been representing the Bangladesh cricketers since 2007. The top Bangladesh cricketers on Monday went on strike saying that they would not take part in any cricketing activity until their demands were addressed. Bangladesh players put forward an 11point charter of demands and announced to boycott all cricket-related activities.

OFFICE OF THE

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The Pfutseromi Village Gazetted Officers’ Forum with great pride and honour would like to felicitate:

Miss Pfuchupe-u Mero

Miss Weliso-u Mero

M. K. Mero President PVGOF

K. Kapfo General Secretary PVGOF

D/o Lt Ngupezii Mero D/o Kewetsho Mero who were selected as Assistant Professor in Botany and Economics respectively under Higher Education conducted by NPSC. We congratulate them on their achievement and welcome them to the Forum.

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SUMI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, OFFICERS’ & P.R HILL (H.O.P) KOHIMA – NAGALAND

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With immense pride and honour, the Sumi Community Hospital, Officers’ & P.R. Hill (HOP) Kohima would like to congratulate our members: 1. Er. Kahuli Achumi on being promoted to Addl. Chief Engineer (R&B), NPWD. 2. Er. Inahoto Yeptho on being promoted to Executive Engineer, NPWD. 3. Shri. Avito Chishi on being promoted to Asst. Superintendent, Directorate of Health & Family.

4. Shri. Hokheto Yeptho on being promoted to Asst. Language Officer, School Education Dept.

We pray that the Almighty God continue to bless and guide you all in your future endeavour.

Lhoqheto Achumi Aqhebo Swu Chairman General Secretary

OFFICE OF THE

KHIAMNIUNGAN STUDENTS’ UNION H.Q. NOKLAK

The nomenclature of the Withee Bible College (WBC) has officially changed to Ecclesia Theological College & Seminary (ETC&S) bearing Regd. No. H/RS-2215 dated 26-09-2019.

Henceforth, the nomenclature of the College shall be called Ecclesia Theological College & Seminary (formerly called Withee Bible College).

This is informed by the Founder / Principal Rev. Dr. Vikheshe Chishi of the Ecclesia Theological College & Seminary (formerly called Withee Bible College).

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Sumi Officers' Union Dimapur convey our heartiest congratulations to our members on their promotion to the various posts.

1. Shri. S. Hukato Swu, Judicial Officer for being elevated as Judge of the Gauhati High Court 2. Shri. K. Hokishe Assumi, Director, Industries & Commerce 3. Er. Kahuli Sema, Addl. Chief Engineer, PWD (R & B) 4. Smti. Khekali Sumi, NPS Joint Director, (FSL) 5. Smti. Holi Chishi, NPS, S.P (Narcotics) We wish you all the best and may God bless and guide you as you take up your new role and assignments.

Sd(Er. Akuto Wotsa) President SOUD

(Er. Y. Akito Muru) General Secretary SOUD

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The Khiamniungan Students' Union take immense pride in congratulating the following members for their success in the recently declared NPSC Common Educational Services Examination.

1. Mucham Sophia Lam, Lecturer in Civil Engg under Technical Education 2. N. Chongkei, Lecturer in Computer Science under Technical education 3. B. Elizabeth Hemso, Lecturer in Chemistry under Technical education 4. L. Chamong Khiamniungan, PGT in Computer Science under School Education The Union further wishes them the best in all their future endeavours.

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secured silver medals while Vikrant Baliyan bagged the bronze in the men’s 60kg category.

India finished third overall in the championship in sanda event with a gold, two silvers and a bronze.

Wushu sanda is a martial art which combines fullcontact kickboxing, including close range punches and kicks, with wrestling, takedowns, throws, sweeps and kick catches.

Son Heung-min (right) scored a first-half brace in the 5-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.

L on d on, O c t 2 3 Saturday’s loss to Mal- Harry Kane scored two (Agencies): Real had lorca, Eden Hazard was goals each, while Erik to work hard to win 1-0 Madrid’s most effective Lamela marked his 200th against a Galatasaray team attacking threat, setting up appearance for Tottenham with its own problems, the goal for Kroos and hit- with a goal and two assists. while last season’s finalist ting the bar in the second Bayern briefly risked dropTottenham swept aside Red half. However, like the ping Champions League Star Belgrade 5-0. rest of Madrid’s team, he points for the first time this That emphatic win wasn’t consistent enough to campaign, but two goals was sorely needed for Tot- dominate in Istanbul. from Robert Lewandowski tenham, which had won Madrid was fortunate helped it recover from 1-0 just two of its last 11 games to get away with poor de- down against Olympiacos and conceded seven against fensive positioning which to win 3-2.

Bayern Munich in its last handed two good chances Dybala saves Juventus Champions League outing. to Florin Andone, whose Juventus nearly sufBut Tottenham isn’t out of shots were saved by Thi- fered its first loss of the the woods yet. baut Courtois. The Turkish season in all competitions Juventus came within club, sixth in its domestic before Dybala took matters 13 minutes of a loss which league, could have snatched into his own hands. could have endangered a draw with headed efforts With Juventus 1-0 its hopes of reaching the at corners late on. down to a goal from Alexei knockout stage before PauParis Saint-Germain Miranchuk, the Argentine lo Dybala scored twice is headed for qualification forward curled a 77th-minto beat Lokomotiv Mos- after a drama-free 5-0 win ute shot into the net and cow 2-1. Meanwhile, Paris over Club Brugge, which followed up shortly after Saint-Germain, Bayern drew 2-2 with Madrid in by slotting home a rebound Munich and Manchester the previous round. PSG for the second.

City are all firmly on course only had a 1-0 lead with a Despite Juventus beto advance after recording half-hour remaining before ing on a seven-game wintheir third wins to top their substitute Kylian Mbappe ning run across all comgroups. scored a hat trick to turn it petitions, all but two of Real scrapes a win into a rout. those wins have been by a Having won just one Spurs stirring one-goal margin. of its last four games, Real After being humiliJuventus is level with Madrid was looking to ated 7-2 by Bayern in its Atletico Madrid on seven regain some momentum last game, Tottenham re- points at the top of Group with a big victory over sponded with a big win of D after Alvaro Morata’s Turkish champion Gal- its own. header lifted the Spanish atasaray. It had to settle for While Red Star was club to a 1-0 win over Bayer a narrow win. hardly of Bayern’s caliber, Leverkusen. Morata broke A deflected goal from scoring five goals for the the deadlock in the 78th Toni Kroos gave Real a 1-0 first time since January minute to avert what would win but it was far from a could be a solid morale have been Atletico’s fifth sure thing. On his return booster for Tottenham. consecutive home draw in to the squad after missing Son Heung-min and all competitions.

ANNUAL CENTRE CONVENTION

& DIVINE HEALING SERVICES of the Pentecostal Church, Kohima, Nagaland Place : Capital Convention Centre Near Secretariat, Kohima Date : 24th Thursday to 27th Sunday October, 2019 Time : Daily at 4:30 pm Other Meetings from Friday to Sunday *7 am Bible Study * 10 am Devotional Service *1:30 pm Tarrying for the Holy Spirit Sick will be prayed for! All are cordially invited!

Enquiries: The Pentecostal Church, New Market Road, Kohima-797001 Phone No. 0370-2291742 /9436438238 /7085014488

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Diaz of Philippines in the 48kg category.

The Indian saw off his Filipino opponent 2-1 in the men’s sanda event of the 15th World Wushu Championships.

Praveen had earlier defeated Uzbekistan’s Khasan Ikromov 2-0 in the semifinal on Tuesday to set up the summit clash with Diaz.

In 2017, Pooja Kadian became the first Indian to be crowned world champion in Wushu after she defeated Evgeniya Stepanova of Russia in the women’s Praveen Kumar celebrates after winning gold in the wushu World Championship. 75kg sanda event.

Among other Indi(Twitter) ans in the fray, Poonam Shanghai, Oct 23 came the first Indian man Championships gold on (women’s 75kg) and Sana(PTI): Praveen Kumar be- to win a Wushu World Wednesday, beating Russel thoi Devi (women’s 52kg)

Real, Spurs grab vital wins in UCL

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P.O & Dist. Mon: Nagaland 798621 The rank and file of Indian National Congress under 43 A/C Tapi (Area Congress Committee, Village Congress Committee) under the leadership of Shri. Lanpha Konyak, Ex-MLA, Member AICC & PCC hereby resign en-bloc along with various Mon District Congress Committee (DCC) office bearers including District Youth Congress & District Mahila Congress Committee from both primary and active membership with immediate effect owing to loss of confidence from Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee.

SI.No Name Designation 1. Shri. Lanpha Konyak Ex-MLA Member AICC&PCC 2. Shri. Yalem V/P District Congress Committee Mon 3. Shri. Yeanglam V/PDistrict Congress Committee Mon 4. Shri. Manai Gen. Secretary District Congress Committee Mon 5. Mr. Y. Abraham K Gen. Secretary, District Congress Committee Mon 6 Smti. Ngonphe President, District Mahila Congress Committee Mon 7. Ms. Nonkhao Gen. Secretary District Mahila Congress Committee Mon 8. Shri. Shepha V/P Nagaland Youth Congress 9. Shri. Naiwang President District Youth Congress 10. Shri. Sheipa V/P District Youth Congress 11. Shri. Aton Secretary District Youth Congress 12. Shri. M. Jakyin President 43 Tapi ACC 13. Shri. Naiwang V/P 43 Tapi ACC 14. Shri. Yakai V/P 43 Tapi ACC 15. Shri. Yok-e V/P 43 Tapi ACC 16. Shri. Lonei V/P 43 Tapi ACC 17. Shri. Pumin Tongmeth Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi ACC 18. Shri. Sheipa Assistant Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi ACC 19. Shri. Muwang Assistant Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi ACC 20. Shri. Aiwang Assistant Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi ACC 21. Shri. Zenpai Assistant Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi ACC 22. Shri. Shahmong Bhavan 43 Tapi ACC 23. Shri. Woknyei President 43 Tapi Area Youth Congress 24. Shri. Johshei V/P 43 Tapi Area Youth Congress 25. Shri. Tinglem Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi Area Youth Congress 26. Smti. Jungam President 43 Tapi AMCC 21. Smti. Ngapnon V/P 43 Tapi AMCC 22. Smti. Toingam V/P 43 Tapi AMCC 23. Smti. Shangpan Gen. Secretary 43 Tapi AMCC 24. Smti. Yingson Assistant Gen. Secretary Tapi AMCC 25. Smti. Yason Finances 43 Tapi AMCC 26. Shri. Khoma Mon DCC Member 27. Shri. P.T Longhpek Mon DCC Member 28. Shri. Khongyat Mon DCC Member 29. Shri L. Nyangpong Executive 43 Tapi ACC 30. Shri. M. John Executive 43 Tapi ACC 31. Shri. Y. Longphek Executive 43 Tapi ACC 32. Shri. Hokam Executive 43 Tapi ACC 33. Shri. Nok-o Executive 43 Tapi ACC 34. Shri. Noklem Executive 43 Tapi ACC 35. Shri. Phowang Executive 43 Tapi ACC 36. Shri. Nyangpong Executive 43 Tapi ACC 37. Shri. Yeihpho Executive 43 Tapi ACC 38. Shri. K. Pulei Executive 43 Tapi ACC 39. Shri. Noknei Executive 43 Tapi ACC 40. Shri. Kaikuh Executive 43 Tapi ACC

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Mavericks FC wins M. Noke Trophy

Champions Mavericks FC with the officials in Mon on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR, OCT 23 (NPN): Mavericks FC beat Honlao United Sporting Club 2-0 in the final to win the 14th M. Noke Trophy Inter- Club Football Tournament played at local ground, Mon on Wednesday.

Goals for Mavericks were scored by David and Ellungrai. They received

a cash of Rs.1,25000, trophy and certificates, while Honlao United SC received Rs.80000 and certificates.

The trophy was organised by Mon District Football Association.

Tingnyek Konyak of Honlao United Sporting Club was adjudged as the player of the tournament.

David Konyak of Mavericks FC won the highest scorer award, Thokwang Konyak also from Honlao United Sporting Club was named as the best defender and Eangtok of Mavericks FC won the best goalkeeper award.

The final match was graced by project director

Zonipang enters MDFA trophy final

Match patron DRDO project director Toshimongla Kichu with the officials in Mokokchung on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 23 (NPN): Zonipang SA entered the final of the MDFA Trophy 2019 with a 2-1 win over defending champions Intermingle Club at Imkongmeren Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

The match kicked-off in a tensed atmosphere with a jam packed spectators.

Both teams started cautiously and as the match

progress, Wapongtemjen of Intermingle Club was cautioned with yellow card for dangerous play and Imsuwapang of Intermingle Club was also cautioned in the 41st minute.

Both teams failed to make any breakthrough in the first session.

After the breather, Intermingle Club took the lead when Thanglem struck home with a clinical goal in the 51st minute.

But their jubilation was short lived as Zonipang

SA found the equalizer in the 57th minute through Suponglemba’s strike.

Then in the 63rd minute, Retso Mero scored the winning goal to guide Zonipang SA to the final.

DRDO, project director, Toshimongla Kichu graced the semifinal as match patron.

Thursday’s match (2nd Semi-final)

Telongjem FC vrs Super Vene United: 1 pm

DUDA, Wennyei Konyak as guest of honour. He encouraged the youth to take sports seriously reminding them that it has become an industry.

Earlier, the opening ceremony held on October 15 was graced by Methlow Konyak, contractor as special guest.

Rusada head expects lengthy Olympic ban L ondon, O ct 2 3 (Agencies): Russia must expect to be banned from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo for inconsistencies in laboratory data sent to investigators, says the head of Russia’s anti-doping agency (Rusada).

According to BBC, the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) said last month Russia could be banned from all major sports events over “discrepancies” in the Moscow lab data.

O n We d n e s d a y, a Wada committee was scheduled to meet experts who have assessed both the data and Russia’s explanations for it. It can then recommend sanctions.

“Russia’s Olympic squad will be prevented from participating fully in the Games in Tokyo,” said Rusada director Yuri Ganus. “I think that this will also happen at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China.”

Speaking to press agency AFP, he added: “Russia cannot continue any more with its old methods which have made the doping crisis worse.”

13 wrestlers for Niathu Sports Festival Kohima , O ct 2 3 (NPN): Thirteen wrestlers have confirmed their participation for Naga wrestling event at the forthcoming Niathu Group Sports Festival 2019 to be held at Niathu Resort Dimapur starting from October 24.

The wrestling event will take place on October 25 at Niathu Resort at 11 am.

The wrestlers are: Vechita Khesoh, Venuzo Dawhuo, Seketoukho Nipu, Keduovilie Zumu, Kezhavizo Thevo, Vizobeilie Punyu, Mudotu Veswuh, Serayi, Bedusu Kezo, Velhuto Keyho, Kekhrie Yhoshu, Vekutho Soho and Kekhriezo Nagi.

Registration will be opened till October 25, 10 am and the bout will be conducted on league-cumknock out system.

The wrestling event will be officiated by Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA). NWA general secretary, Vekhozo has extended invitation to all wrestling lovers to witness the competition.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019

State Open Badminton C’ship begins

Players in action at the 2nd All Nagaland Open Badminton Championship in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

KOHIMA OCT 23 (NPN): The 2nd All Nagaland Open Badminton Championship got underway at Indoor Stadium, Officers’ Hill here on Wednesday.

The three-day long championship is organised

by Crescent Club, Kohima under the theme “battle for excellence”.

At the inaugural session, joint secretary, department of power, Sara

S Jamir graced the occasion as special guest. She appreciated the club for providing platform to the upcoming talent and the veterans to keep themselves fit. She also called upon the participants to remain active in sports to keep themselves fit and healthy.

Crescent Club president, Temjen said that the main objective of the championship was to promote badminton by

providing platform to the upcoming players to showcase their talents.

The event will feature open men’s doubles, mix doubles, 85+ men’s veteran doubles, 95+ men’s veteran doubles and open amateur men’s doubles and will be played on knockout basis.

A total cash prize of Rs. 1.30 lakh has been set for the tournament. 106 participants will be vying for the titles in various categories.

FC Goa outclass Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in ISL Panaji, Oct 23 (Agencies): FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 3-0 in their opening match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season six on Wednesday at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa. According to Goal. com, Seiminlen Doungel (30’), Ferran Corominas (62’) and Carlos Pena (81’) were on target for the Gaurs as they began their new season in style.

John Gregor y included a total of seven debutants in the Chennaiyin lineup today. Sergio Lobera, on the other hand, started with eight Indian players in FC Goa XI. It was an end to end match right from the beginning with FC Goa enjoying slightly more possession of the ball than the visitors.

Brandon Fernandes was deployed in an unusual central midfield role while Ferran Corominas operated behind lone striker Manvir Singh.

In the 30th minute, the Goans broke the deadlock when Manvir Singh entered the box and squared the ball in the middle eyeing Len Doungel. The ball ricocheted twice off Eli Sabia and then Doungel and went inside the goal.

Doungel picked up his first on his debut for the Gaurs.

The Gaurs’ backline under the leadership of Mourtada Fall did a splendid job in keeping the Chennaiyin attack force silent throughout the first half. John Gregory introduced Anirudh Thapa in place of Dhanapal Ganesh right at the beginning of the second half to add some more attack flair into the team.

Sergio Lobera on the other side introduced a counter-attacking strategy.

The tactics paid off well for the Gaurs as they doubled the lead in the 62nd minute.

From a counter-attack, Manvir Singh found Jacki to his right who entered the box and floated a low cross for Corominas.

The Spaniard took a touch and found the back of the net. Goa then hammered the last nail in Chennaiyin’s coffin when Carlos Pena buried a simple at the near post from Brandon’s free-kick in the 81st minute.

Lallianzuala Chhangte could have pulled one back for the Machans when attempted a shot on target

FC Goa player in action against Chennayin FC at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa, Wednesday. (PTI) with his out step but Mo- while Chennaiyin’s woes hammad Nawaz pulled off continued in the ISL. a brilliant save to deny.

Thursday’s match The Indian contingent Kerala Blasters Vs delivered for Goa as they Mumbai City: 7:30 pm started on a bright note

Nyenshen FC in LMT final

Players of Nyenshen FC (Green) and Hügel Hifler.

D I M A P U R , O ct 2 3 ( N P N ) : N ye n s h e n F C thrashed Hügel Hifliers FC 6-0 to enter the final of the Loyem Memorial Trophy (LMT) at Loyem Memorial Ground, Tuensang on Wednesday.

Mongko opened the scoring in the first minute.

Torito and Pete scored in

the 34th and 40th minutes.

Imlong Chaba scored a brace in the 66th and 85th minutes and Alaomei added the final goal in the 87th minute.

2nd semi - final match 24th October Thursday’s match (2nd semifinal) DEF, Tuensang Vs Khulio King @ 1:00 pm

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