October 26, 2019

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Vol XXIX No. 320

DIMAPUR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Shiv Sena demands CM’s post; puts BJP on back foot

ATK rout Hyderabad FC 5-0

1 dead, 95 hurt in Iraq anti-govt protests

NATIONAL, PAGE 5

SPORTS, PAGE 12

INTERNATIONAL, PAGE 9

BJP forges alliance with JJP in Haryana confident of lone Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) MLA Abhay Chautala’s support to its government.

Dushyant Chautala likely to be deputy CM NEW DELHI, OCT 25 (PTI): BJP is all set to form a new government in Haryana after clinching an alliance with the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), which won 10 seats in the 90-member assembly, by giving it the post of deputy chief minister. BJP president Amit Shah announced at a press conference, held with JJP leader Dushyant Chautala, that the chief minister will be from his party and the deputy chief minister from JJP. Incumbent chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar is likely to be elected BJP legislative party leader at a meeting in Chandigarh on Saturday and will then stake claim before the governor to form the government. Chautala is likely to be his deputy, sources said. “Going by the mandate of the voters of Haryana, leaders of both parties have decided that BJP and JJP will form the govern-

Reminder to Churches DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): In view of the appeal made by Nagaland Join Christian Forum (NJCF) to all churches and believers to observe prayer and fasting on October 27 and November 2 for the prevailing situation, NCRC general secretary Rev. Vangpong Phom has reminded all Churches and believers, particularly NCRC churches to earnestly heed to the appeal.

KU corrigendum

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Apropos the news item “Konyak territory cannot be used as a safe haven: KU” published on October 22, Konyak Union (KU) said the last para should be read as “...Free Movement Regime (FMR) along IndoMyanmar border which exists should be extended/expanded beyond the existing areas/belt so as to facilitate proper health issues and for social and cultural bonding with our Konyak brethren living beyond the border” and not as published, KU general secretary Wango Konyak stated.

Fuel prices slashed

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Retail prices of petrol and diesel were slashed for the second successive day across the country on Friday. Petrol prices were lowered by 10-12 paise while diesel prices were decreased by 6-7 paise across the country.

This is it!

“Bhaiya, politics is about change. We threw you out but today after your win, we love winners.” K Y M C

Sena plays hardball in Maharashtra

Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Manohar Lal Khattar, Anurag Thakur and Dushyant Chautala on Friday. (PTI) ment together. The chief minister will be from the BJP and deputy chief minister will be from the JJP,” Shah told reporters. The alliance is in line with the “spirit” of people’s mandate, he added. Chautala said his party believed the alliance was necessary for stability in Haryana. Khattar said both the parties had worked together in the past. Sources said Shah had spoken to Chautala even before the results were out, following inputs that the BJP might not get a majority on its own. Top BJP leaders moved swiftly since Thursday night to cobble together a major-

ity in Haryana after the party’s tally fell to 40 in the state, six short of the majority mark. Most of the seven independent MLAs have also pledged their support to the party. Majority of independent MLAs are BJP rebels and several of them have given their letters of support to Khattar during a meeting at the residence of party’s working president, JP Nadda, in New Delhi. BJP faced flak after controversial MLA Gopal Kanda, an accused in two abetment-to-suicide cases, announced his support to its bid to form the government in Haryana. BJP leaders are also

A trickier balancing act awaits the BJP in Maharashtra where its ally Shiv Sena is playing hardball by demanding an equal share in the new dispensation. Sources said BJP president Amit Shah may hold parleys with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to hammer out a deal before the saffron alliance stakes claim to form the government in Maharashtra. BJP parliamentary board had on Thursday authorised Shah to take all decisions on the formation of new governments in Maharashtra and Haryana. Talks with Sena at the top level may happen after Diwali, sources said. Though the saffron alliance has won a comfortable majority by winning 161 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly, the BJP’s dependence on its partner is much more now as it won only 105 seats against the 122 it has in the outgoing assembly. Sena’s tally also fell to

56 from 63 but its clout has increased due to the more crucial role it will have in the stability of future NDA government. Thackeray on Thursday had reminded BJP about the formula arrived at during his meeting with Shah ahead of Lok Sabha polls, and said they had decided on a fifty-fifty formula for the alliance in the state. Keeping up the heat on its senior partner, Sena in its mouthpiece said there was no “maha janadesh” as BJP had claimed before the results were announced and that the outcome was in fact a rap on the knuckles for those high on “arrogance of power”. Sena MP Sanjay Raut posted a cartoon that shows a tiger (his party’s symbol) wearing a clock locket (NCP’s party symbol) sniffing a lotus (BJP’s party symbol). Though he indicated that the cartoon was posted in jest, the message was not lost on anyone as Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Chavan had said earlier that his party should explore all options to keep the BJP out of power.

ABCC appeal to stakeholders: Shun violence whatever the outcome

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC) has appealed to all negotiating parties “to refrain from any more bloodshed whatever the outcome of the talks” against the backdrop of the “fragile situation” arising as talks between the government of India and NSCN(I-M) and seven NNPGs was moving to a closure. ABCC executive secretary Atsi Dolie said though the church was not a negotiating party, nor making any suggestion, yet there had been “so much blood” shed in the past including its associated hurts and wounds which would certainly outlast any final agreement. ABCC reminded that “violence begets violence” and so history’s verdict “must not be that the Naga struggle destroyed the people for whom it was launched.” It also reiterated that “life belongs to God and no one has the authority to take away someone’s life”. ABCC cited the Old Testament where those who committed

“premeditated or deliberate murder” could not flee to, even to the altar of God as “murder is a direct challenge to God’s sole authority over life.” ABCC further reminded that , there was no remedial measure to atone for the violation of the image of God in a murdered person. It reaffirmed that life was precious and serious for God, therefore no one should “dare treading God’s territory”. ABCC reaffirmed that the church stood by the Bible and will not tolerate the taking away of someone’s life even if that was to be a humanly justifiable one. ABCC also said today “society is angry with almost everything” and even a call to prayer and fasting was “possibly resented.” It said this was probably because some people found it difficult to “pray for the welfare of those who mercilessly killed loved ones and made our land unlivable”. ABCC said society today was plagued with “dishonesty, betrayal, trust deficit and greed” which have taken a huge toll of Naga society.

Therefore, a good outcome cannot be expected while all inputs in the process were “dirty and evil” said ABCC. It said as “consequences and ideas expressed in actions are interrelated” implying that “what we sow, we reap.” ABCC said while some were busy trying to arrive at inking a deal, there could possibly be others who were waiting for some opportune time to “unleash” their long suppressed anger. It cautioned that if people allowed themselves to be dictated by their human desire and revengeful spirit, then they could be at the threshold of the worst moment of their history. All was not lost said ABCC if only people learn to be patient, forgiving and loving one another even if that was difficult, so that it can testify to others that “our faith in Jesus Christ is real and relevant.” ABCC urged people to pray not to do evil in order to enable Nagas to build a new future together where all future generations will then rise and call them blessed.

Senior NSCN (I-M) leader, 16 others join GPRN/NSCN Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Hardly 24 hours after the crucial meeting between the Government of India and the NSCN (I-M) on October 24 remained inconclusive, former NSCN (I-M) kilo kilonser Hukavi Yeputhomi joined GPRN/ NSCN along with 16 other colleagues, Friday in New Delhi. GPRN/NSCN is led by MB Neokpao Konyak as president, while N. Kitovi Zhimomi, ato kilonser, is also the convenor of Working Committee (WC) of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs). Hukavi was received into GPRN/NSCN by Neokpao Konyak and Kitovi Zhimomi and welcomed into WC of NNPGs by convenor and co-convenors of WC in New Delhi. When contacted, NSCN (I-M) senior leader confirmed to Nagaland Post that Hukavi has defected to “one of the groups”. When asked whether Hukavi was part of the NSCN (I-M) delegation in the Naga Peace Process, the senior leader clarified that

(L-R) MB Neokpao Konyak, Hukavi and Kitovi Zhimomi.

Hukavi was not a permanent member of NSCN (I-M) Talk Team. The NSCN (I-M) leader said Hukavi might have attended a few meetings in Delhi occasionally as part of delegation with most NSCN (I-M) members including women. However, other sources informed Nagaland Post that Hukavi was part of the 15-member NSCN (I-M) delegation, that held the crucial October 24 meeting with Government of India in New Delhi. However, both NSCN (I-M) and other reliable sources denied that Hukavi was part of the 15member delegation.

Interlocutor for Naga Peace Talks, RN Ravi, and the NSCN (I-M) delegation led by its chief negotiator, Th. Muivah, met on October 24, but could not resolve the issue of separate Naga flag and constitution as demanded by NSCN (I-M). With just couple of days before the expiry of the three-month deadline, speculation is rife on whether the Government of India and NSCN (I-M) would be able to settle the Naga flag and constitution demand in the next meeting, tentatively, scheduled to be held on October 28 or October 29. (Cont’d on p-7)

NSF phase-I stir Post solution is about hope: Cong from October 30 DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has announced launching the first phase of “democratic agitation” starting October 30, 2019 to protest against the state government’s failure to comply with its demand of setting up Staff Selection Board (SSB) in Nagaland. In a directive, NSF president, Ninoto Awomi, stated that during the phase-I agitation, all the school, college and university going students would wear symbolic black bands/badges along with the uniform of their respective institutions. He stated that the first phase stir would continue until further directive from NSF. It has, therefore, directed all the federating units and sub-ordinate bodies to take up all necessary actions to ensure that the protest was carried out successfully in their respective jurisdiction. The federating units and subordinate bodies have also been directed to forward a compliance report accompanied by pictorial/video proof to the office of NSF within November 3, 2019. Meanwhile, NSF has appealed to all the stakeholders to lend their support and cooperation in its fight towards a just future.

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie said post solution he looked forward to peace, a strong and determined administration, corruption-free governance, justice, equality, merit and a progressive life, saying post solution was about hope for change. Therie observed that many social media posts/ comments on the prospective political solution had created a post solution scenario filled with devils and dark-red gloom. He said the degree of fear and uneasiness among the innocent citizens was high, which was actually not required at all. He reasoned that security forces were for the safety and security of peaceful citizens and they were not a threat to peaceful people. In the given situation, he said no group had really gone out of solution. Negotiating teams were all for the people and surely the desire and

aspirations of the people for peace and progressive life were their primary objective too, he hoped Nonetheless, Therie stressed it was the duty of the elected government to guarantee safety and security to the people. However, he observed that chief minister Neiphiu Rio had chosen not to comment. Despite representing the people of Nagaland, he alleged that the state government had completely failed to outline the true aspirations of the people to Government of India and negotiating teams. Instead of taking responsibilities, he accused it of having already abdicated its power to goons and unlawful activities. “They are unable to guarantee safety and security to life and property of the people. They have also brought the state into bankruptcy...,” he said. While appreciating views of realistic and honest writers, he also called for not misleading innocent citizens.

Condolence messages on demise of Z. Katiry ex-MLA Naga talks: JDU urges CM to DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Former MLA, Z Katiry, has passed away at Naga Hospital Kohima after a brief illness on Friday. He was 63 and is survived by his wife, five sons and one daughter. Late Katiry joined politics in 1992 and contested in the 8th General Elections held on February 15, 1993 from Meluri Constituency on NPC ticket and got elected. Before entering into politics, he worked as headmaster in a private ME School at Phor and Akhegwo village. He also served as extra assistant commissioner, Pochury Public Forum (PPF) president and Member of Nagaland Peace Council. D y. C M : D e p u t y Chief Minister and Nagaland BLP leader, Y Patton, has expressed pain at the demise of Zutsepa Katiry, Ex-MLA and said his

passing away was a great loss for the Naga society. In a condolence message, Patton described late Katiry as “an energetic and visionary leader and above all a cheerful human being.” Nagaland BLP leader, on behalf of the BJP legislators, extend deepest condolences to the bereaved family members at this hour of grief and sorrow and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace. NLA deputy speaker Sharingain Longkumer has expressed deep sadness over the untimely demise of late Katiry and said that on his death, the State has lost a statesman. In a condolence message, NLA deputy speaker described late Katiry as a dynamic leader and said that the vacuum left would be hard to fill. The deputy speaker, on behalf of the Nagaland Legislative As-

sembly, conveyed deepest condolences to the bereaved family and prayed that the departed soul rest in eternal peace Kronu: Minister Planning & Co-ordination, Land Revenue, Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, has expressed shock and grief over the demise of late Z. Katiry, ex-MLA. In a condolence message, Kronu said late Katiry was the first graduate among the Pochury and the first president of Pochury Public Forum. After resigning from the service, Kronu said late Katiry joined politics and elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Meluri constituency in the year 1993. “Today we have lost a loyal, honest and dynamic leader who was an inspiration to his colleagues and the society,” the minister said and convoyed con-

dolences to the bereaved family at this moment of grief. MP Rajya Sabha: MP (Rajya Sabha) KG Kenye has expressed deep grief over the demise of Ex- MLA, Z Katiry. MP extended his condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to find eternal rest. NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) president K Therie also expressed deep pain at the demise of NPCC Member and Ex MLA, Z Katiry. In a condolence message, NPCC president said he had a long association with late Katiry since 1964 in schools at Kohima. Therie said late Katiry was a brilliant student and after graduation he was recruited as CO and later retired as SDO(C) after which he joined politics.

In the political arena, NPCC president said late Karity served his people well through persistence, hard work and commitment besides being sincere in the endeavour for the peoples’ welfare. Ever since joining the Congress party, Therie said he upheld the Congress’ programmes, policies, principles and ideology till his last breath. NPCC president said the vacuum created by his demise cannot be filled. Therie also remembered valuable contributions not only to the party, but also to his people and to society in general. NPCC president on behalf of party rank and file offered condolences to bereaved family members and prayed that the Almighty God comfort and console them all through this painful hour of parting.

convene all party meeting

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Janata Dal (U) state unit has appealed to chief minister Neiphiu Rio to immediately call for an all party meeting on the Naga political issue, saying that different political parties in Nagaland could create a conducive atmosphere so as to usher in an honourable and acceptable solution to the protracted “Indo-Naga” political imbroglio. In the letter, JDU unit president Senchumo NSN Lotha and general secretary, Kitoho S Rotokha also urged the chief minister to organise meetings with the various Naga political groups in negotiation with Government of India. Further, JDU suggested setting up a delegation to meet the Prime Minister of India and other Opposition

Leaders of the country. Besides, JDU unit also suggested staging an all political party ‘Dharna’ in Delhi to draw the attention of the people of India with a message of appeal. Nagaland unit of JDU expressed hope that its suggestions would do justice to the commitment in fulfilling pragmatically the most prominent section of the manifesto that every political party incorporates during the last several elections that has been conducted in Nagaland since statehood. Stating that the Naga political issue has entered the most crucial stage, the JDU state unit said it has become paramount for all the stakeholders to play constructive vital role according to their own capacity and conscience. K Y M C

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NIDC organises SC-ST conclave

Officials at the district level SC-ST conclave in Longleng. (DPRO Longleng)

DIMAPUR: District level SC – ST conclave programme organized by the Nagaland Industrial Development Cooperation Ltd (NIDC) in collaboration with Industries and Commerce department, Government of Nagaland under NSSH Schemes of the Ministry of MSEME Government of India was conducted at EBRC hall, Longleng on October 23. DC Longleng, M. Sh-

ayung Phom graced the conclave as special guest. According to DIPR, the DC in his inaugural speech spoke on the economic development, its earning and saving. He encouraged the participants not to miss any opportunity and urged them to learn and gain something from the programme and inspire their lives. He also shared about

own entrepreneurship for self employment such as sewing and tailoring, handicrafts, shoe making, etc to boost rural economy. He also asserted that the district administration and the Assam Rifles were ready to assist and support any organization and individual in the days to come. In his keynote address, Sabaringiri M assistant director MSEME Dimapur

talked about the micro small medium entrepreneur plan and machinery investment and economic activities. MS Kaushik Major Assam Rifle, Longleng in his special speech asserted that students should play a main role for entrepreneurship as Nagaland lacked behind. He appealed the participating students to learn new skills and individual development to

Zunheboto to host ANCSU conference

ANCSU president, Katho P Awomi with the organising committee on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

KO H I M A , O ct 2 5 (NPN): Three-day, 19th biennial general conference of All Nagaland College Students Union (ANCSU) will be hosted by Zunheboto from November 6 to 9 at Zunheboto Govern-

ment College on the theme “Transcendence”. Addressing media persons on Friday, organizing committee convenor, Ahito Achumi said that they have invited 25 delegates from all 41 affiliated colleges and other associated colleges and will be attended by

thousands of delegates. Co-convenor, Kesosul Christopher Ltu said that advisor School Education, K T Sukhalu will be the chief host, chief minister Neiphiu Rio as introductory guest and Kuzholuzo Nienu MLA as cultural guest.

Minister of Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along and advisor Science and Technology, NRE and IT, Mmhonlumo Kikon will grace the conference as valedictory guests. Interaction on the scholarship issues, Naga political talk and other social issues will be deliberated at the conference. The three-day conference will have cultural presentation, tug of war signifying peace, selection of Miss ANCSU, pole climbing, interaction sessions and debate session on the topic “the impact of social media hampering the younger generation”. Election of new office bearers will also be conducted where nominations will be opened during the conference for all the affiliated colleges. ANCSU president Katho P Awomi has extended invitation all Colleges to come together and celebrate the togetherness.

resolve the growing unemployment problems in the state. In the technical session various schemes and activities were presented by different departments. The programme was chaired by Lipom Phom and invocation by Tia executive secretary PBCA, Longleng. We l c o m e a d d r e s s was delivered by Akhaba Sangtam, general manager, DIC, Longleng. Meanwhile, awareness programme for SC-ST entrepreneurs was also held at town hall Changtongya on October 25. SDO (C) Changtongya, Moakumzuk Tsudir encourage the entrepreneurs to learn and make use of this opportunity reminding them that business was a challenging job but most rewarding when one succeed. Short speech was delivered by C. M Lotha managing director NIDC Ltd, where he said that National SC-ST hub was an initiative of the ministry of MSME, Government of India to reach to the maximum SC and ST entrepreneurs by offering them various central schemes. Altogether 78 participants under Changtongya Sub-Division attended the programme.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019

news in Brief

ANGDA annual general conference: All Nagaland Government Drivers’ Association (ANGDA) has convened its 38th annual general conference on October 26, 10 a.m. at Themezie High School Road, Kohima. All units/department representatives have been requested to attend the programme. NBCD public meeting: Notun Bosti Council Dimapur (NBCD) has convened a general public meeting on October 28, 9 a.m. at the Council Hall. All colony residents have been asked to attend the meeting. GYCD Diwali greetings: Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur (GYCD) has extended warmest wishes to Hindu community of Dimapur on the festival of lights. The club wished that this Diwali be dedicated to lights than noise. ANHTU new office bearers: All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union (ANHTU) has elected new office bearers for the tenure of 2020-2021 with Ruchunlo Tep as president and Prakash as general secretary. NETC&S seminar in Library Science: North East Theological Colleges and Seminaries (NETC&S) seminar in Library Science was conducted from October 21 to 24, at DBIDL, Dimapur. Topics on introduction to library, pass out schedule, packets, state goals, theology of library science, acquisitions, book repair, know your library, and classification basics were discussed. Altogether, 35 participants from North East States attended the programme. KJST golden jubilee: Minister of Higher and Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along will grace the golden jubilee celebration of Kohima Japukong Senso Telongjem (KJST) on October 26 at 11 am at at Molu Ki, Para Medical Kohima. ZCK combine Langsimngyi festival: Zeme Council Kohima (ZCK) will be organising a combine Langsimngyi festival on October 31 at Kisama. The event will include cultural dance, folk tale and other items. All Zeme people residing in Kohima have been requested to attend the event positively and all the well wishers have been invited. ANTA Peren unit on Vahan 4.0: All Nagaland Taxi Association (ANTA) Peren Unit has expressed resentment on the implementation of Vahan 4.0 by the State government and supported the initiative taken by the Mokokchung District Commercial Vehicle Owners Association. In a statement, ANTA Peren unit president, Ngauloibe John cautioned that it will be also compelled to call for an indefinite “Chakka bandh” in Peren district in the event of government not paying heed to the appeal. It also warned that the association will not be responsible for any untoward incidents and inconveniences caused to the public the association. ENCSU meeting: Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has called for a meeting on October 28 at 11: 30 am at DUDA guest house, Kohima. All presidents and general secretaries of college students (Kohima Unit) and eastern general secretary in College Students Council based in Kohima have been informed to attend the meeting mandatory. The council warned of action against the absentees. Further details can be contacted at 8575285075,8974538660 and 9366783627.

Re orientation training for HCs

DIMAPUR: A one day re-orientation of Health Committees (HC) on Community Action (CS) for Health and Nutrition (CAHN) was held on October 23 at council hall, Niuland Town, organized by Nagaland Health Project (NHP) and coordinated by DPMU NHP Dimapur. A press release from district facilitator, DPMU, Dimapur, Abino Khate, stated that CMO Dimapur, Dr. T Pangjung Sangtam addressing health committees, appreciated for their performances. He urged HCs to work as a team, maintain transparency and improve their performances to avail all benefits being provided through the project. Resource persons for the training were consultant, Menguzenuo Sachii and finance asst, NHP, Mughakali. The release also stated that HCs were re-oriented on project design and objectives.

Veterinary staff at the launching of uniform at veterinary hospital, Dimapur on October 23. The uniform was launched by deputy director Dr. K. N Zubemo Humtsoe.

Rev. Fr. Kasthang Kath along with resources person, lecturer, Eastern Bible College and Evangelist Gladness, David Khobung and others at the Dimapur Believers youth leadership training on October 23.

Assam Rifles conduct various activities DBHSS organises Career counselling in Kiphire annual parents’ day DIMAPUR: Don Bosco state and the students have Higher Secondary School excelled in academic and (DBHSS) annual parents’ co-curricular activities. He day was held in the school urged everyone to move premises on October 19, from right to education to with Elias T. Lotha Trans- right way of education. port commissioner as parFollowing items were ent representative. performed by the students, A press release from namely, remix dance, mono DBHSS stated that, Elias act, piece of melodies, fanin his speech congratu- cy show, move your body, lated the school for paying choir piece, choreography, homage to the parents by live tradition, thank you organizing parents’ day. to my parents, dear parHe further said that, DBS ents, folk song, decades was a gift of God to the evolution, folk dance, let children of Nagaland. He me grow, domestic chaos. requested the parents to Compeers of the event stand by their children and were Neitonuo Elizabeth give quality time to them. and Amar Rai. Fr. InnoStudents attend lecture organised by Assam Rifles in Pungro. Fr James TP, principal, in cent P, vice principal inDIMAPUR: Under its ployability and also to save the WW II. his school report, presented voked God’s blessings for civic action programme, avoidable expenditure for C h i e s we m a b a t - the achievement of DBS. the function and the vote Assam Rifles carried out hiring of skilled labour. talion: Assam Rif les, He said that the school of thanks was proposed various activities for the loWokha Battalion: Chieswema battalion or- produced eight ranks in the by Shaji. cal populace in the state. Assam Rifles, Wokha Bat- ganised “Pipe band disFollowing are the re- talion, under the aegis of play”, at Christian School, ports. Kiphire Battalion HQ IGAR (N) provided Botsa, on October 21, with of Assam Rifles conducted financial assistance to vet- an aim to reflect ways of lecture on October 24 at eran of WW II on October Assam Rifles beyond sol- DIMAPUR: Excise department (Narcotic Cell) seized Mount Saramati School, 23, as part of its effort dering and to motivate 240 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) on Pungro. to reach out to families students to join Armed October 24 at the Excise Check Gate, Chumukedima. A press release by deputy Commissioner of Excise A press statement by of War veterans. Chosoli forces. An informal interacAssam Rifles stated that Sema, wife of late Sep tion on “Know your Assam (NC), S. Chanlei Angh, stated that the duty part on susthe lecture was conducted Khogo Sema of Lazami Rifles” was held, wherein picion intercepted a Maruti Van (NL 07 1291) and on to give students an insight village, was facilitated with various entry schemes for checking recovered the IMFL concealed inside “cattle on the importance of skill- Rs 10,000. Late Sep Khogo joining Armed Forces was feeds and egg cartons”. In this connection, Akali (46), a resident of Phek ing onself through skill Sema was enlisted in 2 As- explained. 250 students development training in sam Regt on November 23, attended the display-cum- district, was arrested and booked under relevant sections of the NLTP Act 1989, stated the release. order to increase ones em- 1943 and participated in interaction.

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DC Tuensang, Mohammed Ali Shihab along with resource persons and student at auditorium hall of GHSS Tuensang on Friday. (NP) Correspondent

K iphire , O ct 2 5 (NPN): Tuensang district administration organised a civil services oriented career counselling programme for class X to XII students of GHSS Tuensang and GHSS Thangjam at the auditorium hall of GHSS Tuensang. Delivering the inaugural address, DIG Range Tuensang, Rajashekara N gave an overview of the various central government

service examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC). He also enlightened and encouraged the students to be thorough with the curriculum in order to forge a strong foundation. He also urged them to aspire and prepare for such competitive exams irrespective of educational background. The resource persons for the programme were

Minga Sherpa, SDO(C) Tuensang, Dr.Preetpal Kaur, SDPO Tuensang and N. Orenthung Kikon EAC (P) Tuensang. Earlier, Apenro Khuvung, vice principal, GHSS Tuensang delivered the welcome address. Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Mohammed Ali Shihab also spoke on the occasion. After the programme, the officials led by the DC and DIG (R) inspected the GHSS Tuensang premises. K Y M C

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019

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ASTK celebrates 50 years T. Kikon’s autobiography released Correspondent

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Dr. N. Moa Jamir addressing the golden jubilee of ASTK at Hopongkyu memorial hall, Kiphire on October 24. (DIPR)

also delivered by T.Seopi Sangtam president USLB, Lisecho Sangtam and vice president Ao Senden which was followed by the release of the souvenir by the guest of honour. Addressing the gathering, Dr.N. Moa Jamir stated that during the past 50 years, the pioneers of Aos have worked hard in different parts of Nagaland in various fields even in the political movement. He encouraged the gathering to follow the footsteps of the pioneers and urged them to preserve the rich cultural practices and work hard by lead-

ing an exemplary life. He stated that parents should play an important role in the family by giving proper guidance and support to the children. He further called upon the youngsters not to focus only on the government sector but take up entrepreneurship for their own livelihood. The programme was chaired by Ao Senso Telongjem Kiphire, president, Lanuchuba Jamir, later Aotsur Telongjem Kiphire presented a traditional song while a special song was presented by Liochum V. Sangtam.

Competition on ‘Gandhiji at 150’

Peren DLSA visits observation homes

Jats and Dalits voted for  Cong  Economic issues

WEATHER FORECAST October 26

(Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala An afternoon t-storm or two

26 23

Cloudy and cooler

21 19

Aizawl

Guwahati Rain and drizzle in the p.m.

23 19

A t-storm around in the p.m.

22 18

Imphal

Itanagar Heavy showers in the morning 20 17 Shillong

Cloudy with thundershowers

18 14

Kohima

A p.m. t-storm in spots

17 15

Dimapur

Cloudy, t-storms; not as warm 21 19

Mkg

A heavy afternoon t-storm

18 15

Tuensang A heavy afternoon t-storm

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DIMAPUR: Ao Senso Telongjem Kiphire (ASTK) celebrated golden jubilee under the theme “Reawake” at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall, Kiphire on October 24. The celebration was graced by Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire Sarita Yadav, as guest of honour. According to DIPR, the guest of honour in her speech called upon the Ao Senso Telongjem Kiphire to continuously work for the upliftment of the Ao society as well as for the Kiphire district. Short speeches were

National level essay and painting competition in progress.

DIMAPUR: Indian National Trust for Art & Culture Heritage (INTACH) conducted a national level essay and painting Competition on the theme “Icon of Change–Gandhiji at 150”, at Don Bosco Institute for Development Learning, Riverbelt Colony, Dimapur on October 25. Director, Indigenous C u l t u r a l S o c i e t y, D r. Hesheto Chishi graced the occasion and presented an

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inspirational talk on Gandhiji and his contribution to the cultural heritage of India. Altogether 95 students from El-Shaddai Academy, Delhi Public School, Christian Higher Secondary, St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Hollotoli School, The Maple Tree School, Holy Cross Higher Secondary School, S.D. Jain Higher Secondary and Ram Janaki Higher Sec-

ondary participated in the national competition. In the culmination of the nationwide competition, 100 regional winners and 10 national winners will receive the awards in the national capital. INTACH Nagaland Chapter thanked all the school principals for their support and participation and to the teachers for accompanying their wards in the national competition.

DIMAPUR: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Peren visited various observation home, children Home and orphanage home located in Peren district on October 22. Peren District Legal Services Authority secretary, Somet C Chang along with retainer lawyer and panel lawyers visited various Observation home, Children Home and Orphanage Home located under Peren district. Peren District Legal Services Authority secretary also conducted a synergistic session with the children and staff of the homes. During the visit at the observation home at Peren Town, the Protection Officer along with the staff highlighted their grievances for non-payment of pending bills and the budget allotment system.

KO H I M A , O C T 2 5 (NPN): Beyond the Banyan Tree – an autobiography of T. Kikon, a former minister, was released by former chief minister and incumbent president of Naga People’s Front (NPF), Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu Friday at De Oriental Grand Hotel, Kohima. Kikon, who was sixtime member of Nagaland L e g i s l a t ive A s s e m b ly (NLA), said it took him several years to pen the autobiography as he referred his life events from his dairies dating back to late 1940s. The octogenarian explained that the autobiography was titled “Beyond the Banyan Tree” because it talked about the protagonist stepping out of the familiar village life to a new world, which opened up for Nagas at that point of time. The author, one of the four ex-Interim Body Members (IBM) from Lotha community, said he lived a full life and that his autobiography was a token of gratitude to God for giving him an opportunity to serve the people. In his speech, Dr.

(Left to right) Renthungo Kikon, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry, T. Kikon and Athel Kikon at the book releasing programme.

Shürhozelie said the autobiography would remain a “historical book” for the Nagas as the book give an insight to six-seven decades life of a public leader. He also lauded the author for penning the book at an advanced age. Dr. Shürhozelie also said that the autobiography along with three other previous books by the author would make an immense

contribution in promoting literature in Naga society. He also highlighted the importance of preserving Naga languages. In a book review, Rev. Dr. Ezamo Murry described T.Kikon as a “chronicler” who has recorded the events in Nagaland with accuracy and order. The book release was chaired by Kohima Lotha

Baptist Church (KLBC) associate Pastor Renthüngo Kikon; invocation by KLBC associate Pastor, Libonthüng Yanthan; Yanthünglo K. Humtsoe read out an extract from the autobiography and vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. K. Metha. The programme was attended by family members, friends, writers, well wishers and others.

Chedema to get 50-bedded Ayush hospital

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KO H I M A , O C T 2 5 (NPN): After Dimapur and Noklak, the 50-bedded Ayush hospital will come up in Chedema under Kohima district. This was revealed by principal secretary Health and Family Welfare, R. Ramakrishnan on the occasion of 4th National Ayurveda Day held under the theme “Ayurveda on Longevity” at the directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima on Friday. He said in line with the central government to promote indigenous plants, the state government will also support and promote traditional treatment in the state. Ayurveda being considered as the oldest healthcare system in the world, Ramakrishanan said if the concept of Ayurveda can be understood, it will save many “harsh treatment and will have better lifestyle”. Though Ayur veda

Ramakrishnan speaking at the National Ayurveda Day in Kohima, Friday. (NP)

was new to the state, he expressed joy that people were aware and taking up Ayurveda treatment to live healthy life style. Mission Director H&FW NHM, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhrü in his address pointed out that state has many medicinal plants and herbs which were yet to be tapped and said though it was the oldest treatment methodology, people in the state were conscious of the Ayurveda treatment. He said allopathic medicines may have side

effects but Ayurveda does not have any side effects. Medical officer AYUSH NHAK Dr. Khonuo Mary delivered keynote address. The chairperson, assistant director AYUSH Dr. T. Bendangtula in her opening remark said the objective of observing the day was to create awareness and healthcare delivery system. She said with advancement in technology, human life expectancy has been increased and also led to increase in many diseases,

especially amongst the senior citizens. However, with holistic approach, Bendangtula said Ayurveda has treatment has so much to offer to increase life longevity. It may be mentioned that minister for Health and Family Welfare, S Pangnyu Phom has urged the central government to set up Ayush hospitals in all the 11 districts in the State during his visit to New Delhi on June 18. At present there were around 87 Ayush doctors in the state.

Dimapur DLSA organises mini legal services camp Dimapur: A mini legal services camp was organized by Dimapur District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) in collaboration with Government departments, stakeholders and NGOs at Gover nment Middle School, Dhansiripar on October 25. During the inaugural session, principal district and session judge and Kohima district administration, police and DBs carrying out eviction drive at Lower chair person, Dimapur DLSA, Y Longkumer, New Minister Hill, Kohima on October 24. (DPRO Kohima)

NJS stressed on the need to deliver free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society. She also highlighted on the different schemes available for beneficiaries under the legal services authorities. “Legal services also act as a service provider to fill the gap between the various schemes and the common people”, she

Kath under Kohima DRDA receives best VDB award

DRDA officials along with awardees during the award function in Kohima on Friday. (NP)

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Board (DPDB) Conference Hall, Kohima on Friday. The award function was initiated by District Rural Development Agen-

cy (DRDA) Kohima district. While RD Block Jakhama received the best block among the seven blocks under Kohima DRDA. The other six villages from the blocks also received citation and cash as best performing Village Development Boards (VDBs). The occasion was graced by DC Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie where he stated that VDB was part of the government system for village functionaries with an aim to reach the programmes of the government to the grassroots level. He urged upon the VDB members to plan

and execute for the welfare and development of the village. He also sensitised the gathering to avoid using single use plastic which will benefit the society in the long run. P r o j e c t D i r e c t o r, DRDA Kohima, Alemla J Chishi said the VDBs act as a bridge to the government for development of village. She said that the award was to encourage healthy competition and spirit of pro-activeness among VDBs and members in the district. The programme was chaired by deputy project officer, Chubaneken Jamir.

added. The chairperson also stated that the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) act as bridge between the society and legal services authorities. Therefore, she urged the PLVs to work in hand with the legal services and assist the public in availing various schemes offered by different departments under the State government.

PD&SJ also sensitized the beneficiaries on some important and relevant act(s) like the Consumer Rights available to the public and also the compensations under the Motor Vehicles Act etc. SDO (C),Dhansiripar, Berimong Chang in his short speech encouraged the beneficiaries to avail the schemes as well as avail the services of the legal services authority.

Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-secretary, Dimapur DLSA Ajongba Imchen while delivering the vote of thanks stressed on the importance of knowing one’s rights. Nagaland SLSA theme song was presented by Dimapur DLSA panel lawyers. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Zuchumpeni, panel lawyer, Dimapur District Legal Services Authority.

Health camp for students DIMAPUR: Clinical Research Unit for Homoeopathy (CRU-H), Dimapur under CCRH (functioning under Ministry of AYUSH, government of India) conducted free awareness health camp at Government Town Middle School, Dimapur on October 25. A medical team including two doctors provided free treatment and medicines to the students. Following the treatment, lecture was given to the students regarding importance of hygiene and nutrition. Pamphlets on the topic for health care were distributed among the students after the lecture. K Y M C

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‘Centre should check illegal activity at NEIGRIHMS’

S H I L LO N G, O C T 2 5 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday said the Centre should ensure that there is no “illegal activity” in the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (). NEIGRIHMS has been embroiled in controversy following allegations by its director D M Thappa against the cardiology department head for not cooperating with the administration in making treatment of poor patients affordable. Thappa had also said complaints were received regarding the high price of heart stents availed from local vendors, instead of the AMRIT pharmacy at the institute. “As a concerned citizen and as the head of the state, if there is any kind of illegal activity that is going on (NEIGRIHMS), it must be enquired into by the government of India,” Sangma told reporters here. He added that the state government does not have much say in the affairs of the central institute except to flag issues to the Union government. Earlier, the NEIGRIHMS director had sought

High price of heart stents availed from local vendors, instead of the AMRIT for NEIGRIHMS.

the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a CBI inquiry into the alleged nexus between the cardiology department and a private pharmacy. The Meghalaya Pradesh Youth Congress (MPYC) and the Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO) have also demanded a probe by the central investigating agency. In May, authorities at the institute had seized various cardiology stents, worth over Rs 20 lakh, from a vendor in the premises of the hospital. The stents were allegedly sold at a higher price than the capped rate fixed by the ministry at Rs 30,000. The Cardiology depart-

ment head, however, denied the allegations and claimed that the Amrit pharmacy had indicated about the nonavailability of stents. NEIGRIHMS is the only super specialty hospital in the northeast region.

Agnes Kharshiing lodges FIR with CBI

Social activist Agnes Kharshiing lodged an FIR with the CBI seeking probe into reported running of a multi-crore business and syndicate by ‘implant mafia’ in NEIGRIHMS. Meghalaya’s human rights activist Kharshiing lodged the FIR with the SP, CBI in Shillong on the basis of a media report published on Tuesday.

The repor t quoted NEIGRIHMS director Devendra Mohan Thappa as saying: “I fear that there is a threat to my life for repetitively mentioning about the illegal business which is allegedly being run by an implant mafia belonging to the cardiology department.” “I am thinking of seeking security,” the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) director told reporters in Shillong. Dr Thappa made the allegation a few days after the Governing Council of NEIGRIHMS decided to remove him as the director of the institute. The decision has been taken to resolve the present crisis in NEIGRIHMS due to stand-off between the faculty of Cardiology department and the administration. A tussle has continued between the Cardiology department head, Dr Animesh Mishra and Dr Thappa since long. Referring to the report that “a syndicate between the Cardiology Department Head and the proprietor of Sanju Pharmacy” has been “going for years”, Kharshi-

ing said “this is serious”. In the FIR she said the allegation “has to be investigated so that the truth comes out as this is dangerous”. The public has been “exploited by some to become rich”, she alleged. Kharshiing said she has been informed about seizure of many “cardio materials” of NEIGRIHMS by the CVO (chief vigilance officer) of the institute on April 30, 2019. The materials were claimed by the proprietor of Sanju Pharmacy, who is the wife of a technician of the NEIGRIHMS, she said. The technician could be “conduit to bring in the cardio materials to NEIGRIHMS, without the procedure to procure the equipments by the Cardiology Department head”, she claimed. Kharshiing urged the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation to reveal the “nexus between the Cardiology Department head and the proprietor of Sanju Pharmacy and others who try to protect them”. She also demanded that a probe be carried out into “disproportionate assets” against the person/ persons involved in it.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma favours consultations on CAB Correspondent

SHILLONG, OCT 25: Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma on Friday reiterated that there needs to be consultations on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) with various stakeholders. “The issue is something that needs a lot of consultation. It is not just at the state level but we need to ensure that even the government of India which is pushing this it is important that it has consultations with all different stakeholders,” he said. Sangma said that the stand of the state government from day one on the issue is that the central government should consult with various groups. The Chief Minister had recently met the Home Minister, Amit Shah and had stressed on him the need to consult various stakeholders on the Citizenship Bill. “He (Shah) has agreed that he will be meeting different organisations and he is ready to consult and ready to talk to different organizations and political parties and discuss on the CAB,” Sangma said. The Bill seeks to fast-

Conrad Sangma track Indian citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Christians and Jains from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who entered India till December 31, 2014. Sangma said that his government was taking steps to amend the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), 2016 to achieve its objectives and ensure someone coming into the state is not inconvenienced. “We are very particular to ensure that we balance this entire act in a manner that is going to ensure that we are going to achieve the objectives and the goals that the government and the state has and at the same time we need to ensure there is minimum inconvenience to anybody who is coming to

the state,” he said. On the demand of various pressure groups of the state wanting the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the state, Sangma said that there can be different mechanisms that can be put in place. “The constitution has given the power to the state to create those laws and we are saying is that if there can be a law which can be made by us to achieve the same objectives that the ILP can achieve and without going to the government of India on this issue and I think keeping it in the state and trying to achieve the goal would be a much simpler solution,” Sangma added. The Chief Minister said that his government is looking into all those aspects to ensure that a law which comes out achieves those goals and at the same time keeps the constitutional mandate in mind and at the same time keeps the entire aspect of the economic activity including tourism. “We are trying to balance all these three aspects – achieving our goal, keeping the constitution in mind and ensuring economic activity also continues,” Sangma said.

COCOMI to approach Delhi Halt of goods trucks causes panic in Manipur to protect Manipur’s integrity Correspondent

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IMPHAL, Oct 25: Coordinating Committee (COCOMI), the apex body of five major CSOs in Manipur which has launched alert meets on Indo-Naga peace talks is planning to air the voice of the people of Manipur at the national capital. A 13-member delegation of COCOMI will be leaving Imphal for New Delhi in the next two or three days to further their campaign at the national capital with the supports of the Manipuri students studying there. Two members have left Imphal for Delhi today as an advance team. Besides staging a protest demonstration to safeguard the territorial integrity of the state, the 13-member delegation of COCOMI will also meet with the Prime Minister and Union home minister to express the firm stand of the people in safeguarding the territorial integrity of the state.

COCOMI is also preparing a memorandum to be submitted to the Prime Minister and Union home minister opposing any point that will disintegrating or pave the way for the disintegration of Manipur included in the proposed final solution to the vexed Naga political issue. On the other hand, demonstrations cum alert meetings were staged at various localities and market places in Imphal and its outskirt areas on the third day of the COCOMI’s alert meeting campaign Similar alert meetings were reported from other valley districts of the state. No untoward incident was reported from any part of the state for the day in relation with the alert meetings. Meanwhile, a representation which would be submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah by drafting sub-committee on the Indo-Naga peace talk headed by state deputy chief minister Y Joykumar

as chairman has been finalised. The drafting committee was formed by a meeting of all political party that deliberated on the latest developments in the Indo-Naga peace talks that resolved to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur and oneness of the state. The representation which reportedly contained six points was finalised by a meeting of the drafting sub-committee held Thursday evening after minute deliberation. The drafting subcommittee held a meeting with chief minister N Biren Singh today to obtain his approval. A delegation of all political parties would go to Delhi on October 26 and submit the representation to the Prime Minister and the Union home minister, an official source said. The task of securing appointments with the Prime Minister and the Union home minister has been taken by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, the source added.

DG of Assam Rifles interacted with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in the COAS’s office on the issue of Dual Command & Control of Assam Rifles. Post discussions, the DG presented copies of the souvenir showcasing Assam Rifles activities in the current year and a copy of seminar papers on “NE as Gateway to SE Asia.”

Assam Governor to celebrate Diwali with jawans at Karimganj

GUWAHATI, OCT 25 (AGENCIES): Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi will celebrate Diwali with the jawanas of Latitila BOP in Assam’s Karimganj district, reports Northeast Now news. The Governor has decided to celebrate the festival of lights on October 27 with the BSF jawans in recognition to their devotion to duty that they are performing far away from their homes. Posted miles away from their homes and away from their family, their duty to the motherland may have deprived them of celebrating Diwali. However, to help the jawans forget the alienation from their near and dear ones, Governor Prof Mukhi decided to celebrate Diwali with them.

IMPHAL, Oct 25: At a time when panic buyers started thronging groceries, over 300 Imphal-bound goods-laden trucks were stranded midway along the Imphal-Jiribam section of NH-37, one of the two lifelines of Manipur after NH-2. Reports said that the goods-laden trucks were stranding along the highway between Barak Bridge and Shantipur village in Jiribam bordering Noney district for the last three days with no clear reason so far as the truckers and drivers were concerned. The drivers alleged that security force escorting the oil tankers forced them to halt to ensure free movement of the oil tankers. Oil tankers ferrying petroleum products from Assam along the NH-37 were escorted by CRFP personnel to and fro within the Manipur section of the highway. To ensure free movement of around 250 loaded tankers coming from Assam and empty tankers from Imphal, the security force stopped them from heading towards Imphal, a truck driver who declined to name alleged. In view of the bad condition of the NH-2 in Nagaland section where conversion of the highway into four-lane by cutting hills was in progress, oil

tankers of Manipur have been using the NH-37 to ferry petroleum products from Assam. The disturbance in the movement of goods-laden trucks was at a time when panicked buyers started thronging groceries and oil pumps as a serious law and order problem is imminent in the state in the wake of demonstrations to safeguard the territorial integrity of Manipur. Co-ordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has been launching state-wide alert meeting, ringing the alarm bell in case any point to disintegrate or pave the way for the disintegration of Manipur is included while working out the final solution for the vexed Naga political issue. Manipur government is also staring at serious breach of law and order in the coming days, the state government has also taken up measures to check hiking of prices and hoarding of essential commodities by the stockists. The state government through the district magistrates have ordered the concerned authorities to carry out inspections and exercise their responsibilities An order of the Imphal East district magistrate issued on Thursday asked authorities of consumer affairs, food and public distribution (CAF&PD) in the district to ensure fair and

Imphal-bound goods-laden truck being stranded along NH-37 allegedly to allow free flow of oil tankers. legal price is maintained for all the essential commodities. The official of the district CAF&PD were ordered to conduct checks and ensure all stocks and godown proprietors not to indulge in hoarding of essential commodities while asking the district police to provide sufficient security and police assistance to the officers of CAF & PD and sub-divisional magistrate in exercising their duties. The order also asked petroleum products/fuel

No: 43-U.11/11/2015/SSMC/NER-SST Date: 17- 10 - 2019 Sub: Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Private/Reputed Hospitals/ Diagnostic Centres in NE Region (Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh) and from exclusive Eye Super speciality Hospitals in Guwahati only for providing Super-speciality treatment and diagnostics to the beneficiaries of ESI Corporation. The Additional Commissioner &Regional Director, ESIC NER, invites sealed Expression of Interest (EOI) from Government/Semi Government/CGHS panel /Private Hospitals/Diagnostic Centers of repute located in the North East Region (Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh) and from exclusive Eye Super speciality Hospitals in Guwahati only for providing Super-speciality treatment and diagnostics to ESI beneficiary on cashless basis as per CGHS rates (given as its website). The applicants may download EOI which comprises the Application forms along with Terms & Conditions (Annexure-I), Application Format for Empanelment (Annexure-II), certificate of Undertaking (Annexure-III), List of Necessary Documents (Annexure-IV) from the website at www.esic.nic.in or www.eprocure.gov.in. EOI should be completed in all respects and submitted online as per schedule given below Availability of Last Date & Time Date & Time Tender ID of of EOI document of submission of Opening of in website completed EOI (Online) CPP Portal EOI

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outlets to entertain customers as per their vehicle fuel tank requirements and not to sell out fuel in barrel/

container transports. They were further instructed to maintain sufficient buffer stock, excluding the dead stock in the storage tanks which will only be released after prior express sanction of the district magistrate for emergency use in case of law and order and other exigencies. Separate orders of magistrates in twin Imphal districts detailed executive magistrates at strategic locations in the capital city to assist the police in maintenance of the law and order situation with effect from Thursday. The orders of the district magistrates come days after SPs of district police had directed controlling officers all police stations and outposts to remain alert by not allowing police personnel including home guards and VDF personnel under their control to leave their respective stations. The order further directed not to entertain any leave requests by personnel except medical and other unavoidable reason.

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PEREN : NAGALAND

OBJECTION NOTICE

Dated Peren 17th Oct’ 2019 NO.PRN/JUDL-PT-1/2015/2086, Shri/Smti Izaiusile of Peren Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate in his/her name to draw GIS/GPF/Leave encashment/ Family pension etc of her Husband Late Erebe Lungalang, Govt. Servant who expired on 10/09/2019. Public are hereby invited to file claims/objection within 30 (thirty) days w.e.f. date of publication in local papers. If no objection is received from the within the stipulate time, the Succession Certificate shall be issued in his/her name. No petition will be entertained after the expiry of the given period. (Sentiwapang Aier) Deputy Commissioner, Peren : Nagaland K-2904

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S/C No. 148/19 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late P. Longyau Phom has been applied by Smti Somla Phom, W/o Lt. P. Longyau Phom R/o H.No 79 Burma Camp Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : 1. Pension Benefits. 2. SBI A/C. 20303180911 Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/ he so desire appear in this court on or before the said day of 25th Nov' 19. Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 24th Oct' 19. Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-7905

IN THE COURT OF MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC JALUKIE: NAGALAND AFFIDAVIT Regd. No. 130 Date: 15-10-19

I, Mrs PEHUMZENGSI W/o JOHNY do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:1. That, I am a bonafide Indian citizen. 2. That my name is PEHUMZENGSI 3. That my name is wrongly entered as ZENCY CHAWANG whereas my real Name is used as PEHUMZENGSI in all my documents and for official purposes and my date of Birth is 15-01-1983 4. That ZENCY CHAWANG and PEHUMZENGSI refers to the same and one person only. 5. That, henceforth my name shall be used as PEHUMZENGSI for all purpose. 6. That the statement made in this affidavit and above statement made in paragraph 2 & 3 is one and same person. I verify that the above mention statements declared by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and no material is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn and declared before me on this day the___2019 MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC DP-7895

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Shiv Sena demands CM’s post; puts BJP on back foot

M u m b ai , O ct 2 5 (AGENCIES): The Shiv Sena’s demand for chief ministerial position has put the Bharatiya Janata Party on the defensive, and put a question mark over a second term for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. “Shiv Sena will surely have its Chief Minister,” Member of Parliament Anil Desai told reporters after a meeting with party chief Uddhav Thackeray at the latter’s residence Matoshree on Friday. The party has formed a negotiating team comprising Desai himself, party colleague Subhash Desai, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut and others to hold talks with the BJP, according to sources. BJP president Amit Shah is to shortly visit Matoshree where details of government formation are to be discussed, Shiv Sena sources said. On Thursday, Thack-

Uddhav Thackeray eray told reporters that Shah had given him an assurance about sharing power equally before the Sena and the BJP agreed to contest the Lok Sabha elections earlier this year. Apart from key ministries like home, finance and public works department, the Shiv Sena is demanding that the post of chief minister also be rotated among the two parties. “Since the BJP has already had its chief minister for the past five years, it’s the turn of the Shiv Sena to have its CM for 2.5 years,” a Shiv Sena leader said on

Friday. In Worli, the Shiv Sena put up posters hailing Aaditya Thackeray as the next chief minister. The younger Thackeray—the first of his family to contest an election—won from Worli. On Saturday, Thackeray will meet with the Shiv Sena’s newly elected MLAs at Matoshree where he is expected to share more information on the future of the next government. The Nationalist Congress Party also jumped into the tussle on Friday, offering to back a government headed by the Shiv Sena. “The Shiv Sena has to choose between the deputy chief minister’s post offered by the BJP or the chief minister’s post offered by us,” NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said on Friday. Only on Thursday, NCP chieftain Sharad Pawar had said that the mandate was for the Congress-NCP to sit in the opposition.

Rahul yet to react to election results in Maha and Haryana NEW DELHI, OCT 25 (IANS): The results of the two states are out and the Congress has improved its tally. All have spoken about the results, but Rahul Gandhi is yet to react. In Haryana, Congress did an impressive performance, forcing the Bharatiya Janata Party to see a hung Assembly while in Maharashtra, the Congress improved its performance. Sonia Gandhi has spoken to former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Priyanka Gandhi in Rae bareli said she is happy with the results. But, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi did not give any reaction. His twitter is silent on this issue. Last, he tweeted was on October 23 on the issue of the merger of MTNL and BSNL. While he met Sonia Gandhi on Thursday evening to discuss the results. He also met DK Shivakumar at 10 Janpath who is on bail. Rahul Gandhi is the only Gandhi scion who

Rahul Gandhi campaigned in the elections. A party leader said that the results are encouraging as public mood seems to be changing, but may be Rahul Gandhi is a bit cautious this time. The results may impact the internal functioning of the party. In the elections, it was witnessed that veterans led the fight while the younger generation remained aloof and in some cases even became hostile. Ashok Tanwar left the party in Haryana, Milind Deora was in hibernation, while Deora congratulated Pawar and Hooda, but he was not active in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

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If MPs focus on constituencies, country will improve, says Shah

GANDHINAGAR, OCT 25 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the country would automatically improve if all Members of Parliament (MPs) focus on their constituencies. Shah, on a two-day visit of his home state Gujarat, attacked the Congress over the issue of poverty eradication and said the country’s oldest party paid only lip service and hardly did anything to improve the condition of the poor. Addressing a gathering in Mahatma Mandir here, the BJP president said, “If all MPs focus on their constituencies, the condition of entire country would improve automatically. “I am lucky...past MPs of this seat (his Lok Sabha seat Gandhinagar), be it Atal Bihari Vajpayee or L K Advani, have already built a strong foundation here. This has made my work as an MP easier,” he said. He added, “My priority will always be Gandhinagar seat and its people.

Amit Shah inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for various development projects, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Friday. (PTI) My aim is to make it the best constituency in the country. I will try to make sure to be with you whenever you need me,” Shah said in his address. Shah was here to lay foundation stones and inaugurate various projects worth over Rs 400 crore, including a shelter home, an integrated command and control facility, three newly developed gardens as well as water supply and road widening schemes. At the event, Shah also handed over keys of houses to the beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Awas Yojna in Gandhinagar, besides

handing out Ayushman Bharat health scheme cards. Heaping praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said only a leader like him could think of a healthcare scheme (like Ayushman Bharat) which benefits 50 crore citizens. “Under Ayushman Bharat, around 50 crore people will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Only someone who took birth in a poor family can think of starting such a scheme. Narendra Modiji always thinks about the poor as he belonged to a poor family,” said Shah.

Neither BJP, Cong is ‘untouchable’: Dushyant Painting of Modi and Gandhi receives highest bid of Rs 25 lakh pet scheme of former deputy prime minister Devi Lal,” he said. “JJP will join hands with the party that is ready to work on the basis of the CMP,” he said. He said the “key to a stable government” in Haryana lay with the JJP, before adding that his party’s national executive would decide which party it should support. He was, however, firm that his party would be part of the government, not merely render its support from the outside. While Chautala remains non-committal about his support, sources in his party said he is likely to meet BJP chief Amit Shah soon. Haryana threw up a hung house in assembly elections held on October 21—BJP won 40 seats, Congress 31, JJP 10, leaving about nine for others, including Indian National Lok Dal, which won only one seat. JJP is a breakaway party from the INLD, formed in December after infighting within its ranks, particularly its first family—the Chautalas—broke the party into two.

NEW DELHI, OCT 25 (PTI): The exhibition-cume-auctioning of mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew to a close on Friday, with the highest bid of Rs 25 lakh for a painting of the PM and Mahatma Gandhi, a statement from the government said. The proceeds from the e-auction will be donated towards funding the Namami Gange Mission. The Union culture ministry organised the e-auction from September 14 to sell 2,772 mementos gifted to the prime minister. The items were kept on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) here and included memorabilia, paintings,

BJP confident of securing support of all Ind MLAs in Hry

JP Nadda with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar (L) and party’s Organising Secretary BL Santosh (R) during a meeting in New Delhi, Friday. (PTI) NEW DELHI, OCT 25 (PTI): Five Independent MLAs, along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and BJP’s Haryana in-charge Anil Jain, met the party’s working president, J P Nadda, at his residence here on Friday to finalise the modalities of government formation in the state, sources said.

3 killed, 5 injured in cracker blast in Gwalior G WA L I O R , O C T 2 5 (IANS): Three persons were killed and five injured in a fire cracker blast in a house in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, police said. “Firecrackers were being made illegally in a house in Nonke Sarai village when the blast occurred on Thursday night. The intensity of the blast was so strong that the roof collapsed and many persons were buried under the debris,” said Satti Singh, Station In-charge, Chenore police station. “Three people -- Nabi Khan, his daughter Razia and a relative Abreen were killed,” said Singh. K Y M C

The five Independent legislators -- Dharampal Gondan, Nayanpal Rawat, Sombir Sangwan, Rakesh Daulatabad and Randheer Golan -- met Nadda and extended their support to the saffron party, BJP leader Jawahar Yadav said. “These Independent MLAs reached J P Nadda’s house with an intention to

extend support to the BJP government,” Yadav, who accompanied the MLAs, said. Daulatabad, who was elected from Badshahpur, was also among the Independent legislators who met the party president, he added. “We have come here to extend our support to the Khattar government in Haryana,” Rawat, who was

elected from Prithla, said. After meeting Nadda, showing his letter of support to the BJP, Sangwan said he had extended his unconditional support to the saffron party. Besides these five Independent MLAs, Ranjeet Chautala has also extended his support to the BJP. He met both Khattar and Nadda earlier in the day. BJP leaders are confident that seven Independent MLAs and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Abhay Chautala will back the party’s claim to form government. Besides, Haryana Lokhit Party’s Gopal Kanda has also extended support to the BJP. The Haryana Assembly polls threw up a hung verdict on Thursday, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the single-largest party with 40 seats, but falling six short of the majority mark of 46 in the 90-member House.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say again rejoice” Philippians 4:4

Late Vilavonuo Viluo

19th February 1968 – 17th October 2019 “Nganga, your life was special and the pain of losing you so early is immeasurable! But we take comfort in knowing that God has you in His arms and we have you in our Hearts Forever... until we meet again.” We the bereaved family of Late Vilavonuo Viluo would like to express our sincere heartfelt gratitude specially to NHAK (ICU Team), Merhülietsa CRC, Merhülietsa Colony (Panchayat, Youth and Women), Taxi Union Merhülietsa, Friends, Colleagues, Relatives both from Meriema and D. Khel Kohima Village and well wishers who stood besides us at the unfortunate demise of our beloved sister on 17th Oct. 2019. We sincerely acknowledge all the help and support showered on us in cash and kind during our difficult times and for which may our Almighty God bless you abundantly for all your good deeds. Loving Brothers, Sisters, K-2901 In-laws and Relatives.

sculptures, shawls, jackets and traditional musical instruments. The e-auction was supposed to be held till October 3. However, a decision was taken to extend the process for another three weeks. As of today, all items on auction stand sold-out. Celebrities, politicians and activists have shown interest in the auction, with Bollywood stars, including actors Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, and singer Kailash Kher, endorsing it. The lowest base price was kept at Rs 500 for items like a small statue of Lord Ganesha and decorative wooden box in lotus shape. The highest base price of Rs 2.5 lakh was reserved for an acrylic painting with

base price of Rs 50,000, but sold for a bid of Rs 10 lakh. A metallic sculpture of a cow feeding a calf, with a base price of Rs 4,000, sold for a bid of Rs 10 lakh and a metallic 14-cm statue of Swami Vivekanand, with a base price of Rs 4,000, received a final price of Rs 6 lakh. Neither the Culture Ministry nor the NGMA could provide details about a tri-colour background lar auctioned items include the painting or about who of the prime minister and an exhibit of Manipuri Folk gifted it to the prime minMahatma Gandhi, which Arts, which had an original ister. has received a final bid of Rs 25 lakh. A framed photograph of the prime minister receiving blessings from his mother, with a base price of Rs 1,000, has received a bid of Rs 20 lakh. Other popu-

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family of Late Hento Lam would like to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude to all those individuals, friends, family members, neighbours, school friends and staff, organizations, churches, doctors and nurses and well-wishers who stood by us and supported us physically, financially, morally and through prayers during his illness and his untimely demise on 21st October, 2019. We regret our inability to mention every individual personally but it is our sincere prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly. Loving guardians, family members and relatives K-2895

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We, t h e ber eaved family members of Lt. LANUSUNEP OZÜKUM, s/o Mr. Ayutongpang of Waromung village, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those individuals, church, organisations, groups, friends, neighbours, relatives and well-wishers who stood by us physically, financially, materially and spiritually during the brief illness and sudden demise of our beloved late Lanusunep Ozükum on 17th October, 2019 at Kohima. Your sincere act of unceasing love, concern, physical presence and continued prayer support has made our loss more bearable at this difficult time. We convey our special thanks to the following: 1. Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA) Chandmari Fellowship, Kohima. 2. DIG (R) and Staff, Kohima. 3. Commandant & Staff, 8th NAP, Kohima 4. Kohima Waromung Senso Telongjem 5. Kohima Waromung Ozükum Kidong. 6. Waromungtsür Telongjem Kohima. 7. Rev. M. Asangba Longkumer and his wife. 8. Lower Chandmari Youth, Kohima 9. Ao Union Medziphema 10. Waromung Union Medziphema 11. Jangpetkong Union Medziphema 12. Medziphema Arogo. We deeply regret our inability to mention and thank each and every one individually, but it is our sincere prayer that God bless you all abundantly. Loving wife, children, parents, siblings, in-laws & family members. K-2893

27/03/1976 – 10/10/2019 Grief is like living two lives. One is where you “Pretend” everything is alright, and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain. We the bereaved family members of Late Ayangla Shilu, W/o Shilu Chang resident of upper Bayavü Hill Kohima sincerely extend our profound gratitude to each and every one who stood and supported us spiritually, physically, financially and materially in time of our sorrow. We would like to convey our special thanks to : Chang Baptist Lashong Kohima  Chang Baptist Lashong Thangyen Tuensang.  Upper Bayavu Hill Welfare Board Kohima.  Chang Union Kohima.  Litem Thangjem Kohima.  Kohima Baptist Pastor’s Fellowship.  Directorate of School Education Staff Kohima.  Planning Committee Eastern Nagaland Women Prayer Fellowship Kohima.  Kohima Town Baptist Women Fellowship.  Litem Bukmut Setshang.  Litem Baptist Church.  Platinum Jubilee Committee Litem Baptist Church.  Chang Fellowship New Reserve Kohima.  Chang Student Union Kohima.  Yimchunger Baptist Borü Kohima.  Konyak Baptist Church.  Kohima Phom Baptist Church.  Central Baptist Church Kohima.  Sangtam Baptist Church, Kohima.  Khiamniungan Baptist Church Kohima.  Kohima, Lotha Baptist Church.  Yaongyimti Baptist Lashong.  New Chingmei Baptist Lashong.  Hakhushang Chang Colony Fellowship, Tuensang.  YBBA Shamator.  Showuba Baptist Church.  Showuba Village Council.  Latsü Society Showuba Village.  G.M.S Showuba Village.  Loyir Baptist Church.  Yimchunger Baptist Church, Dimapur.  Chang Baptist Church, Dimapur.  Chang Baptist Church Naga United Village, Diphupar ‘B’ and Chumukedima.  Chang Baptist Fellowship Naharbari, Dimapur.  Vinyuzo School, Kohima.  Doctors & Nurses of RIMS Hospital, Imphal. We truly regret our inability to mention each and every one who shared our grief but we pray that the Almighty God bless you all.

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (AGENCIES): Potential kingmaker Dushyant Chautala said on Friday that his Jannayak Janata Party had yet to decide whom to support, keeping both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on the edge a day after Haryana threw up a hung house. Keeping his options open, a smiling Chautala, whose 10-month-old party threw up a surprise these assembly elections after it wrested 10 seats, said he had spoken to neither BJP nor the Congress, but that he would support the party that agreed to the JJP’s “Common Minimum Programme”. He said at the press conference he addressed after his party’s national executive that neither the BJP nor the Congress was “untouchable” to him. “The executive has authorised me to talk to any party concerned with regard support to form a government based on Common Minimum Programme, which includes 75 per cent jobs to local youth, and increase in old age pension-which was the

Loving Husband, Daughter, Family Members & Loved Ones. K Y M C

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Post-mortem

Vol. XXIX NO. 320 Dimapur, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019

Hurdles to peaceful solution

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hile the promised early solution to the Naga political issue appears likely not to be within the deadline, be it October 31 or beyond the first week of November; the issue of solution appears to be a heated and boiling issue in nearby Manipur. After the NSCN(I-M) leaders at the meeting in Delhi on October 24 stymied the solution process on account of the persistence on Naga flag and constitution. The Naga solution appears to be headed for some hiccups as the NSCN(I-M) has adopted a restrained stand under the plea of the Naga flag and constitution. While there is now no clarity whether the deadline of three months, set by prime minister Narendra Modi to conclude prolonged negotiations could be delayed; developments in neighbouring Manipur cannot be totally ignored. In Manipur, where the Nagas have a sizeable population; the Meiteis (Manipuris) have already made it clear that the final Naga accord should not hurt Manipur’s interests but appear more concerned about the state’s territorial integrity. It would be right if the concern was to give what is due and promote peace and harmony. Women in Imphal took out a protest march on October 24 to assert that the Naga agreement must not affect the territorial integrity of Manipur. The Meiteis have been apprehensive of any solution to the Naga political issue if it affects the state’s territorial integrity. The protest was held on October 24, the day that government of India’s Interlocutor to the Naga Peace Talks R.N.Ravi was meeting with NSCN(I-M) negotiators in New Delhi. The Manipur protest was held under the aegis of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), the conglomerate of the United Committee, Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), Committee of Civil Societies of Kangleipak (CCSK), HERICOUN and LIPUL formed recently. It is unavoidable, that Naga solution would encompass Nagas of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam since the Naga political groups maintain they represent Nagas everywhere. A special status on the lines of Article 371-A will be explored for Naga areas outside Nagaland. While the proposed Regional Councils in Manipur would have independent powers under the governor, it would be almost similar for Nagas of Arunachal Pradesh. However for Nagas of Assam, the package could be watered down. Myanmarese Naga political group under then chairman S.S.Khaplang had signed another deal with the Myanmarese government. It may also be recalled that all state governments in the north east- Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh- are opposed to any peace deal that would affect their boundaries in case it involves enlargement Nagaland beyond its present political boundaries. However, since there is clearly not going to be a greater Nagaland but separate autonomous regional councils for Naga inhabited areas in these states, there is less likelihood of any change in the boundaries of these states. Therefore, the protests in Manipur are misplaced and by that it could also be understood that the protestors strongly feel they can still throw a spanner in the works from the streets. Autonomous District Council members, who hold a term of five years, have the power to make local laws on subjects such as roads, animal husbandry, education, fisheries, flood control, entertainment, public health, irrigation etc. However, these laws require the assent of the Governor. All in all, Nagas of Manipur are not against the Meiteis but accept they will have to live as neighbours albeit with a say over their own affairs.

DailyDevotion Submitting to God’s Purpose

I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. —1 Corinthians 9:22 A Christian worker has to learn how to be God’s man or woman of great worth and excellence in the midst of a multitude of meager and worthless things. Never protest by saying, “If only I were somewhere else!” All of God’s people are ordinary people who have been made extraordinary by the purpose He has given them. Unless we have the right purpose intellectually in our minds and lovingly in our hearts, we will very quickly be diverted from being useful to God. We are not workers for God by choice. Many people deliberately choose to be workers, but they have no purpose of God’s almighty grace or His mighty Word in them. Paul’s whole heart, mind, and soul were consumed with the great purpose of what Jesus Christ came to do, and he never lost sight of that one thing. We must continually confront ourselves with one central fact— “…Jesus Christ and Him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2). “I chose you…” (John 15:16). Keep these words as a wonderful reminder in your theology. It is not that you have gotten God, but that He has gotten you. God is at work bending, breaking, molding, and doing exactly as He chooses. And why is He doing it? He is doing it for only one purpose— that He may be able to say, “This is My man, and this is My woman.” We have to be in God’s hand so that He can place others on the Rock, Jesus Christ, just as He has placed us. Never choose to be a worker, but once God has placed His call upon you, woe be to you if you “turn aside…to the right or the left…” (Deuteronomy 28:14). He will do with you what He never did before His call came to you, and He will do with you what He is not doing with other people. Let Him have His way.

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The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

~ Leo Tolstoy

Nagaland Post, Dimapur SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019

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come from a generation that has walked through the raw blood of violence firsthand and witnessed the merciless inhuman atrocities committed by the Indian Army in the extreme against the helpless Naga civilians in the midfifties...treated even worse than animals. Therefore when someone, however big or small, casually goes about their responsibility from a safe protected sanctuary, indifferently regretting the collateral damage of the civilian population that their decision will impact...then I have less respect for such human beings without a God given conscience. As senior citizens we have advocated restraint no matter what the provocation. We have also very unambiguously affirmed like the rest that the Nagas are completely tired and fed up of the excruciating burden of “out of control multiple greed tax” for over half a century imposed with AK 47 by the ‘National

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Workers’...who have made it their life’s purpose to enjoy the luxuries of affluence in the name of sovereignty at the cost of crippling the economy of the common man called ‘the stakeholders’ in this prolonged IndoNaga imbroglio. Indeed, the best of us desperately want an early solution....but not at the cost of deliberately and heartlessly putting the common man in harm’s way all over again for no fault of theirs...without exhausting the search for a better acceptable alternative. Mr. Interlocutor is not completely wrong when he predetermined that the Nagas are incapable of a united voice. But while the voice of a unanimous united voice may not be feasible, he too would surely appreciate that in a Democracy the voice of the majority counts...and the voice of the majority can still be legitimately salvaged even at this stage...if the stakeholders are given the opportunity to be heard with harsh reality

being put on the table. It would be criminally wrong for GoI to impatiently take an aggressive action all over again based on the so-called emotionally reckless ‘mandate’ of all the 14 Tribal Apex Hohos of Nagaland present on that fateful day of 18th October 2019 at Hotel Japfu. The simple truth is that a decision such as this will lead to bloodshed without doubt... if the agreement is enacted only with one party without the other. It needs to also be remembered that a painful course of action such as this has a direct ramification with the intimate destiny of the stakeholders. Each President of the respective Tribal Hohos present in this meeting on the 18th October 2019 therefore had an obligation to first seek for the endorsement of his constituent...and the Interlocutor was certainly aware that this was not the scenario here. Each individual “President” of the Apex Tribal Hohos of Nagaland

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ave we ever won- writer and an editor-in-chief dered who would of Vittana.org) Dwelling get the highest votes deeply on the advantages should there be a poll to of Bureaucracy, she said vote for the ‘Founder of “bureaucracy discourages Tribalism’ in Nagaland? favoritism. In a bureaucracy Tribalism was never at this that is run successfully, the height in Nagaland a decade impersonal nature of the ago. To make it worse, even relationships that are formed the ‘land for sale’ advertise- create unique advantages. ments in the local dailies has It creates a structure where become community-based equality is a point of emphathese days. The election of sis. This creates a starting student bodies is always a line where everyone has the divided House based on same chance to succeed” tribal lines. Backdoor apW h o d o e s n’t h ave pointments in various de- a secret spot deep down partments, diversion and one’s heart for one’s own shifting of developmental tribesmen? But in case of activities in the State and a Bureaucrat, executing all forms of privileges and work on official capacity, opportunities goes in tune shouldn’t you ascertain the with tribal music. ‘ISM’ facts ‘officially’ by researchhas grown like a wildfire ing through proper channel at an alarming rate within and have your own findings a span of just one decade. rather than relying on the The list goes on but the most source supplied by fakers unexpected turn of event posing as your Lieutenants is when we come across on tribal lines? That typical jaundice-eyed bureaucrats in mentality of favouring own the Government offices. people at the cost of others What is the first thing is nothing less than height of that blow our mind when we unprofessionalism. There is hear the word ‘Bureaucracy’? always a way to favour one’s Can we say the outmost community without affecting respect we once had for the others. Never in our wildest Bureaucrats is soon becom- dream did we imagine that ing a thing of the past? Ob- ‘ISM’ would have supremacy viously a big YES, if there over elites because Bureauis no ‘Rule of Law’ in the crats are no ordinary citizens departments being manned but polished individuals. by the Bureaucrats. While After losing respect for some ‘some’ of them continue to ‘sweethearts’ of Nagaland deny any such stunts, their Government, we have learnt actions proved otherwise. that not all Bureaucrats have Come on let’s face it; what is a class. Our state had sophisso difficult to swallow the pill ticated Bureaucrats in the if you posses a thing called past who are now retirees Integrity? In no way am I but we still have many Butaking the entire Bureaucrats reaucrats who knows how on board in this write-up but to carry themselves in their there is undoubtedly some official dealings. However, ‘sweethearts’ to the Govern- many of them with calibre ment of Nagaland. have not been placed in the There is a popular say- right departments due to ing ‘the one who loves you political masalas and neverthe most, hurts you the most’. ending ‘ISM’. The million dollar question The Government needs here is, when ‘some’ of our to prioritize posting only esteemed Bureaucrats whom ‘seasoned Bureaucrats’ to we look up to and respect the the departments especially most, fails to deliver fair, im- those implementing flagship partial, equity and inclusive- program such as School ness in their administration. Education, Health & FamIf defying official order is the ily Welfare etc. Most of the way of life for bureaucrats, politicians do not prefer to then the Government has bring in righteous Bureaualready lost its ground to crats under their respective penalize other erring em- departments because they ployees. Observing proper find it hard to handle integformalities and going by rity. It was way too interestbook makes the Bureaucrats ing to have witnessed the distinct from the rest. The evils of ‘ISM’ and of course beauty of Bureaucracy loses a mockery to Bureaucracy its charm when favouritism when a particular Governoverrides Bureaucracy. Ac- ment officer (on deputation) cording to Natalie Regoli, serving under the depart“Bureaucracy is a system of ment of School Education administration. It has poli- whose corruption charges cies and procedures (or rules was widely published by meand laws) that are inflexible dia houses was still preferred and provides consequences to be conferred an IAS over to those who do not follow other officers. Wonderful the procedures or laws” Nagaland Government -(Natalie Regoli is a seasoned the land of ‘ISM’. How it is Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in

was therefore representing himself because he had not consulted his own Tribesman on the subject. When bullets starts flying with all the stakeholders in the middle of the crossfire that will surely happen...between the Indian Army against the Faction who refuse to sign the final agreement...as explicitly explained and confirmed by the Interlocutor... can these ‘brave’ Presidents of Tribal Hohos guarantee that their civilian population will not get hurt in the shootout and that they will hold themselves accountable should someone get killed...because killing is a foregone conclusion here? I would seriously doubt it! They will probably be the first to run for cover when the cloud bursts! The Senior Citizens made it clear that for the very first time, I repeat... for the very first time, the GoI, NSCN (IM), 7NNPG Working Group has come out openly and shared the contents of the “Framework

Agreement”/”Preamble” and the “Competency Clauses”. Be it the GoI or the Factions, the subject has not been honestly shared with the stakeholders who had been kept in the dark thus far. The stakeholders have had no opportunity to evaluate the sense and nonsense in it all. Mr. Interlocutor clarified in no uncertain terms that the Agreement so signed with the Factions would be an Agreement specifically between the GoI and the Factions concerned...and that the GoI will have to find a way to have the stakeholders on board as well. Does the GoI hope to bring the stakeholders on board by putting them in the middle of crossfire being contemplated should one Faction or the other refuses to sign the agreement? The nonexistent level of honest transparency is palpable even in this sector. It is because of such insincerity that the more

sensible stakeholders are suggesting for some time relaxation so that the Nagas can come to terms and become a party to the final solution by their wilful participation and endorsement in the proceeding... whether the stakeholders actually sign the document of agreement or not. This necessarily means that the GoI must consider giving an opportunity to the Nagas to enable each Tribe to have a thorough discourse and come back with the decision of the majority on which the GoI can initiate further course of action as deemed fit in an absolutely legitimate way...that even the International Community would acknowledge as a fair deal. After all what does it cost the GoI for a short time extension beyond 31st October 2019 other than gain from it by adopting a legitimate course? Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd); 3rd Mile Thilixu Village; Dimapur

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ecause of our history and the un- be fully made transparent to the Naga possible when that someone told pain and suffering our people public in paper. had been summoned by the Naga public must be given a reasonhave experienced over the decades Vigilance & Anti-corruption able time to understand and discuss the from different forces, we are today comPolice and the case is still pending with the State Vigi- mitted to non-violence and action based details to decide on a due course of action lance? I personally appreci- on honest and open dialogue. We are and consensus with our leaders. The arbitrary imposition of a deadate the objection raised by concerned Nagas, who oppose violence NPRAAF (Nagaland Public and the threat of violence in any form line of October 31st to conclude a Final Agreement for a conflict that has dragged Rights Awareness and Ac- by any group. on for more than 7 decades has generWe honor, recognize and support tion Forum) published in Nagaland Post, Dated Janu- the historical foundation and political ated an atmosphere of fear, resentment, ary 23, 2019, raising voice for rights of our people. We remember with uncertainty and doubt among the Naga the voiceless as the deserving great pride and gratitude the immense people. This imposition will prove to be officers can never speak for sacrifices our forefathers and mothers a needless, costly blunder. We assert that any agreement made themselves. In fact, many de- have made. under duress and collusion cannot be We acknowledge and welcome the serving officers are not even regarded as a binding agreement. identified for various awards Government of India (GOI) efforts for its A solution that serves the needs of renewed vigor in pursuing a conclusion on National occasions in all Nagas is the mandate of the hour. to the protracted Indo-Naga conflict that recognition of their hard Any measures to divide Nagas at this work. Good governance has brought great loss to both parties. juncture will result in undue misunderWe salute and acknowledge the is compromised when we standings. efforts of all our National Workers in fail to utilize the service of We appeal to all the different groups the past and present, who have worked potential Bureaucrats. of National Workers to rise above their tirelessly to represent the rights, needs We always have full differences whatever they maybe ,and faith in our Bureaucrats with and aspirations of Nagas throughout our evolve together a solution that our people freedom struggle. We are united in our the belief that Bureaucracy deserve and expect from them. should be a home to accom- stand that we cannot be put into a posiWe appeal to the GOI to take cognimodate outstanding quality. tion to choose one group over another. zance of this matter and make it known And therefore, at this point of tranUnfortunately some Bureauto the people of India the deep yearning crats are no different from sition in Naga history, the concerned of the Nagas to live with dignity and the worst ever corrupted Nagas would like to reiterate the follow- respect, in peace and in friendship. politicians when it comes to ing points that: Akum Jamir In the present crisis, our key concern quality control. Yanbemo Ovung is that violence should no longer be used The recent exercise Amos Humtsoe undertaken by ‘some Bu- by any of the groups to implement the Jwenga Seb settlement. We demand that the negotiatreaucrats’ in ‘some departAwa Jamir ing groups and the GOI will make sure ment’s flagship program’ Dr. Yan Murry no bloodshed starts again. We declare clearly exhibited their class Avibu Terhuja that we oppose violence. of Bureaucracy. Deployment Susan Lotha A full disclosure of the Agreement of ‘some’ tainted employees Toshinaro Longchar and the terms of any agreement must whose credibility and integrity are in question in terms of Crores of Rupees from the last flagship program were considered as an apple of their eye and was allowed to continue without any screening due to tribalism. We want our esteemed Bureaucrats to keep reminding themselves that they are the mirrors that reflect the image of the entire system. Therefore, for the best possible unbiased Sir, governance, they should As a citizen of the State as Nagas, I would like to share some few points with not go down to the level of appeal to all the Naga who are peace, loving people by contributing, and have a common man and indulge contributed with their supreme sacrifices for the cause of the Nagas. in ‘ISM’. The oneness of the As we have been fighting for a solution for the Naga freedom for many years, Naga tribes is seen only on the many of our Naga freedom fighter and leaders had sacrifice their lives for the internet when Nagas are being cause of the Naga freedom. Today, we hear the whisper for the early solution, bashed up by the mainlandat this situation all the right thinking citizen of the Nagas should come together ers. Every mouth would say and put efforts to bring out the amicable solution which is going on between the Nagas need to do away with Govt. of India and our Naga Freedom fighters. tribalism but nobody lead the As we all know, at this Juncture we better try to avoid the blame games way in bringing about change. amongst the brothers of Naga leaders and the Naga Freedom fighters, as everyThe Bureaucrats are the most one has contributed their sacrifices either way for our cause. In fact, we should celebrated people manning the be together with our Naga freedom fighters and put our efforts to bring solutions highest Government offices across the length and breadth which will be honourable and acceptable, and will bring the unity and peaceful of Nagaland. Therefore they atmosphere among the Nagas. We should also be aware that there should not be any reasons for solutions would definitely have the biggest influence in motivating which will be the detrimental to divide amongst the Nagas, but any solution should the citizens if they practically be for the betterment of the Nagas in general. As a laymen, I would like to appeal all the Civil Societies, Hohos, ENPO, lead by example. Bureaucrats should be the role models in NSF, ENSF and all the responsible Naga Organization to come together under a tribalism-stricken Nagaland. one umbrella and to pray for early solution .We should also appreciate the Govt. Can we visualize a ray of hope of Nagaland and all the political party of the State for their strong stand and putthrough the elite group to ting efforts as facilitators for the solutions. With the will power of the State political leaders it has adopted resolution in break this barrier? If not, then only God can help Nagaland the Assembly that Nagas should be under one umbrella and they are even ready from rising up from this murk to vacate their seats if only the situation demands. being created by ‘ISM’. At this moment, one should appreciate each other as everyone is ready to Vikali Shikhu sacrifice for the cause of Nagas. Let the wisdom of the Nagas should prevail for Unity Village, 5th Mile the peace and its solutions but not for any disunity . Kuknalim! Dimapur S Supongmeren Jamir, Ex-MLA any of the columns do not reflect the view of this newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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‘Beti Bachao gang’ shameless, Gopal supports BJP; triggers row over his past BJP’s accommodates ‘rapists’: Congress

CHANDIGARH, OCT 25 (PTI): With six MLAs short of the number needed to form the next government, the BJP Friday was promised “unconditional support” by Haryana Lokhit Party leader Gopal Kanda, a controversial politician who faces a case of abetment to suicide. Kanda told reporters that he and all independent candidates have “decided” to extend unconditional support to the Bharatiya Janata Party. In Delhi a BJP leader said, five independent MLAs met the party’s working president J P Nadda. The apparent BJP move to accept Kanda’s support was slammed by the opposition Congress and BJP leader Uma Bharti, who recalled the row in which the politician was involved when he was a minister in Haryana’s Congress government in 2012. In a tweet, the former Union minister cautioned her party that this could hurt the clean image enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of doublespeak. “I think you should look at the statements made by Narendra Modi and Amit

Gopal Kanda and party members celebrates after election victory. Shah at the time when Gopal Kanda was a minister in the government in Haryana, when we forced him to resign after registration of a case and also removed him from ministership,” he told reporters in Delhi. The BJP has emerged as the largest party with 40 seats in a hung assembly, beating the Congress which won 31 seats. Dushyant Chautala’s Jannayak Janta Party has 10 MLAs and Indian National Lok Dal one. The BJP is mainly counting on the support of Kanda, the lone MLA from his party, and seven independents to cross the majority mark in the 90-member House. “My family is connected with the RSS since 1926.

My father was connected with the BJP,” said the Sirsa MLA, who was arrested in 2012 for allegedly abetting the suicide of an air hostess who worked for his aviation company. He was initially also booked for rape, but this charge was dropped when Delhi High Court granted him bail in 2014 in the abetment to suicide case. In 2012, Kanda was Haryana’s home minister in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress government. He also held the urban bodies, industry and commerce portfolios. “There is only one false case of 306 (Indian Penal Code section related to abetment to suicide) against me,” he said.

“It is easy to make accusations,” he said, trashing reports that he faced other cases as well. But in his election affidavit, Kanda has listed nine pending cases, including cheating, evading tax and bounced cheques. Geetika Sharma, once employed with Kanda’s then MDLR airlines, was found dead at her Ashok Vihar home in northwest Delhi on August 5, 2012. In her suicide note, she said she was ending her life due to “harassment” by Kanda and one of his employees. Kanda denied the charge. He was booked by the Delhi police in the case, in which he is currently out on bail. Six months later, Geetika Sharma’s mother also allegedly committed suicide and Kanda was again accused of abetment to suicide. Kanda tendered his resignation when the row erupted. Then in the opposition in Haryana, the BJP had held protests against Kanda, demanding his arrest. Kanda, who was earlier associated with the Indian National Lok Dal, fought as an independent and won the 2009 assembly polls after being denied a party ticket. Later, he extended support to the Congress when it fell short of majority that

year and was made a minister. Kanda’s rise is well known in his hometown Sirsa, where he began as a shoe shop owner. He later joined the realty business and then dabbled with the aviation sector. Asked what made him and independent candidates support the BJP, Kanda said, “We felt that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is progressing well and even the state government has delivered and provided a clean and transparent regime.” “So all independents talked yesterday and felt that the development work should continue, and therefore we decided to extend unconditional support to the BJP,” he said. Kanda said he and some independents have talked to senior BJP leaders. He claimed that some top Congress leaders also approached them, “but we decided to support the BJP”. A senior Haryana BJP leader claimed four election winners -- Balraj Kundu from Meham, Nayan Pal Rawat from Prithla, Sombir Sangwan from Dadri and Randhir Gollen from Pundri -- fought as independents when they did not get the BJP ticket.

NEW DELHI, OCT 25 (PTI): With abetment to suicide accused MLA Gopal Kanda extending support to the BJP in Haryana, the Congress on Friday alleged that the “Beti Bachao gang” of the saffron party is “shameless” as it boasts of having a woman finance minister and then accommodates “rapists”. A controversy erupted after Kanda told reporters that he and all independent legislators have “decided” to extend unconditional support to the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, BJP general secretary Anil Jain, asked about the row, said the party is aware of the matter and will take a call on it. Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev, in a letter to BJP chief Amit Shah, said aligning with Kanda not only raises questions over the BJP’s commitment to women’s safety but also its morality. “The country’s daughters are watching what is more important for you -- power or women’s safety,” she said in the letter posted on her Twitter handle. “Mahila Congress strongly condemns the alliance of the BJP and Kanda. The BJP indulges in doublespeak by talking about ‘Beti

Sushmita Dev Bachao’ and there is a difference in its words and actions,” Dev alleged referring to the Centre’s scheme of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’. “The party, which dupes in the name ‘Beti Bachao’, has crossed all limits of insensitivity by extending its hand of alliance towards Kanda,” she alleged. Women will not stay quiet and an example of this has been seen in the assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, Dev said. The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme aims at checking female infanticide and educating the girl child. In a tweet, she said: “Beti Bachao Gang of BJP is basically spineless and shameless. They boast about having a woman defence minister and finance minister and then accommodate rapists in their party.”

Earlier, Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, when asked about Kanda’s support to the BJP, said, “I think you should look at the statements made by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah at the time when Gopal Kanda was a minister in the (Congress) government in Haryana when we forced him to resign after registration of a case and also removed him from ministership.” “What was the stance of the BJP then and what sort of doublespeak is the BJP doing today,” he said, accusing the saffron party of displaying “hunger for power”. Kanda’s support was also slammed by BJP Vice President Uma Bharti, who recalled the row in which the politician was involved when as a minister in Haryana’s Congress government in 2012. In a tweet, the former Union minister cautioned her party that this could hurt the clean image enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. In 2012, a former air hostess, who was employed with Kanda’s company, had committed suicide, accusing him of harassment.

LNR urges GoI to respect spirit of negotiations Most countries unprepared for infectious disease outbreak: Report been belittling the Naga people’s aspirations and using subversive means and pressure tactics to forcefully impose the Indian mandate on the Nagas,” which he said would only continue to flame the spirit of Naga nationalism. Therefore, the Ruangdi, on behalf of the Liangmai people, has appealed to the Government of India to respect the spirit of negotiations and deal with the Naga political as-

pirations with maturity and sincerity. M e a n w h i l e, L N R has extended support and prayers to the Naga collective leadership for their “unwavering vision for Naga Nation”. It also appealed to all the other Naga groups to kindle the spirit of forgiveness and fraternal bonds and remain steadfast in the “national endeavour” and refrain from “betraying the sacred Naga cause or forfeit the people’s support!”

Senior NSCN (I-M) leader, 16 others join... (From p-1) Meanwhile, the formal meeting between government of India and WC of NNPGs has been re-scheduled to next week. However, an informal meeting is likely to take place Saturday in New Delhi. Declaration: Meanwhile, in a declaration Hukavi Yepthomi said that he along with his co-workers have decided to join the WC,NNPG on their own volition and with deep conviction at the “decisive hour for the Naga people” when an agreement was to have been inked with the government of India “without compromising on our history and identity’. The signatories said they had made the decision after being convinced that the interest, pursuit and potential of future Naga generations must not be jeopardised by unresolved symbolic issues, when “the negotiating parties have long come to terms that sovereignty and integration were not possible at a present time”. Therefore, the signatories said they agreed that “ unresolved contentious issues must be pursued earnestly post solution politically and democratically.” The signatories said they agreed to join WC. NNPGs as they acknowledged that “Agreed Position” signed between the government of India and WC on November 17,2017 safeguarded

rights of Nagas to self determination . They reiterated that as the geo-political situation demanded that Nagas be pragmatic at this juncture of “our struggle,” it was crystal clear, that WC NNPG had been practical and realistic in their negotiation with the government of India. Further, they also reposed their “utmost respect” for ‘Kedahge’ Q Tuccu and ‘Ato Kilonser’ Th. Muivah and all ‘esteemed colleagues.’ Hukavi said though he was at the negotiating table till October 24, 2019, he realised that NSCN (I-M) chief negotiator would “remain insensitive to our people’s plea for honourable and acceptable solution.” Hukavi said his decision was based on “our people’s desire for a peaceful coexistence between Nagaland and India.” Further, the signatories said that they bore no malice against anyone and hoped that “our decision would be respected.” Besides Hukavi, others who joined WC,NNPGs include- Atoshe Yepthomi, dy kilonser; Vikato Zhimo, dy kilonser; Hokiye Wotsa, dy kilonser; Vikato, tatar; Khehoto, tatar; Khetoshe, tatar; Khehoyi, tatar; Vishiho, dy kilonser; Khelusie Angami, tatar; Inakhu, tatar; Kahuto, tatar; Puloto, tatar; Akali, tatar; Kisheto, leacy; Aloto Ayemi, leacy and Aviketo Zhimomi, leacy.

Haryana BJP Legislature Party to meet on Saturday

Chandigarh, Oct 25 (AGENCIES): The meeting of Haryana BJP Legislature Party will be held in Chandigarh on Saturday to elect a leader, said Anil Jain, BJP national general secretary, in Delhi, on Friday. The meeting will be held at 11 am on Saturday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP general secretary Arun Singh will attend the meeting as observers.

mark (70.4), South Korea (70.2) and Finland (68.7). India with a score of 46.5 was ranked 57th. The index assesses each country’s capacity to prevent, detect and respond to health emergencies. The conclusions are based on responses to a set of 140 questions. It also assesses the effectiveness of countries’ health systems, their commitment to global norms, and the political, socioeconomic and environmental risk factors that can limit response. As per the study, the average overall index score was just over 40 out of a possible score of 100, pointing

to substantial weaknesses in preparedness. Even among the 60 high-income countries assessed, the average score was barely over 50. Scores were normalised (0–100), where a score of 100 denotes most favourable. “Without a way of identifying gaps in the system, we are much more vulnerable than we need to be,” said Leo Abruzzese, Senior Global Advisor for Public Policy at the EIU. Stronger health security conditions are not dependent on whether a country is wealthy, but are driven by a multitude of factors, including effective governance and

a strong disease surveillance system. Even when emergency plans are in place, there is little evidence that countries have tested these capabilities to show they would be functional in a crisis. Besides, more than half of countries face major political and security risks that could undermine national capability to counter biological threats. “In light of challenges in responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, political and security risks are clear barriers to effective response,” the study said

adding that only 23 per cent of countries score in the top tier for indicators related to their political system and government effectiveness. Epidemics have been occurring with greater frequency. The 2014-16 Western Africa Ebola epidemic claimed more than 11,000 lives, and the latest outbreak of the disease, in Congo, has killed another 2,100 in 201819, according to the World Health Organisation. These emergencies and others, including the Zika epidemic in 2015-16, highlight the need to understand how countries can better prepare to face these threats.

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DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN): Liangmai Naga Ruangdi, the apex organization of the Liangmai Nagas living in Manipur and Nagaland, has expressed concern over what it described “the recent developments caused by the roadblock” in the “Indo-Naga” negotiations on the matter of Naga national flag and Naga Yehzabo (constitution). In a press release, LNR president Kingudi Joseph lamented that “India has

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activities and that capital assets and receipt from the sale of scrap cannot be included in gross revenue for computation of licence fee. The TDSAT had exempted a large number of streams from the definition of AGR, like capital receipts, bad debt, distribution margins to dealers, forex fluctuations, sale of scrap and waiver of late fee. Now, the top court has reversed the TDSAT’s findings, leading to huge financial burden on telecom service providers. Airtel owed Rs 21,682.13 crore as licence fee to the gover nment while Vodafone and Reliance Communications owed Rs 19,823.71 crore and Rs 16,456.47 crore, respectively. BSNL owed Rs 2,098.72 crore and MTNL owed Rs 2,537.48 crore.

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI): The rupee on Friday appreciated by 12 paise to settle at 70.90 against the US dollar on Friday on the back of firm domestic equities and easing crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 71.06 against the US dollar. During the day, the domestic unit fluctuated between a high of 70.87 and a low of 71.06. On a weekly basis, the local unit gained 24 paise. “Rupee continued to consolidate in a narrow range for the whole week and lack of cues on the domestic front kept the volatility low for the currency,” said Gaurang Somaiyaa, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Private Ltd. Somaiyaa further said, “market participants will

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (Agencies): In a major setback to telecom service providers, the Supreme Court today ruled that the Centre was entitled to recover adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of over Rs 92,000 crore from them. Allowing the Centre’s appeal against a Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal’s (TDSAT) order, three-judge Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra upheld the definition of AGR formulated by DoT. As per the New Telecom Policy, telecom service providers are required to share a percentage of their AGR with the government as annual licence fee. But the TDSAT had held that AGR will include only revenue arising from licence

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Mumbai, Oct 25 (PTI): Continuing its northward surge, India’s forex kitty has swelled by USD 1.039 billion to a new life-time high of USD 440.751 billion for the week ended October 18, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The forex reserves had risen by USD 1.879 billion to a new record high of USD 439.712 billion in the previous reporting week. For the week under review, the foreign currency assets, which are the biggest part of the reserves, increased by USD 931 million to USD 408.881 billion, the RBI said. Expressed in US dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and the yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. The value of the gold reserves increased by USD 82 million to USD 26.861 billion for the week, the RBI said. The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund rose USD 9 million to USD 1.440 billion during the week. The country’s reserve position with the Fund also increased by USD 17 million to USD 3.640 billion, the data showed.

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advances as on September 30, 2019, from 9.95 per cent a year ago. Net NPAs or bad loans too declined to 2.79 per cent of advances from 4.84 per cent in the yearago period. As a result, g ross NPAs in absolute terms reduced to Rs 1.61 lakh crore from Rs 2.05 lakh crore in the year-ago quarter. Similarly, provision for bad loans declined to Rs 11,396.87 crore as compared to Rs 10,381.31 crore in the same quarter a year ago. With regard to gross slippage, the bank said, it has declined to Rs 8,805 crore during the quarter from Rs 10,725 crore in the year-ago period. Provision coverage ratio was 81.23 per cent as on September 30, 2019. Net interest margin improved to 3.22 per cent from 2.78 pr cent at the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal. SBI shares closed at Rs 282.50 apiece, up 7.54 per cent on the BSE on Friday.

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New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI): The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported a nearly six-fold jump in its September quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 3,375.40 crore, prominently aided by a partial stake sale in its life insurance venture. The bank’s net profit was Rs 576.46 crore in the July-September period of the previous fiscal. State Bank of India’s (SBI) total income on a consolidated basis rose to Rs 89,347.91 crore in the quarter under review, compared to Rs 79,302.72 crore in the year-ago period, the bank said in a regulatory filing. “Exceptional items represent net profit of Rs 3,190.97 crore on sale of partial investment in SBI Life Insurance Company.

Consequently, the holding of SBI in the subsidiary has reduced to 57.60 per cent from 62.10 per cent,” it said. SBI sold 4.5 per cent stake in SBI Life Insurance in September as part of its effort to increase public float as per the regulation. On standalone basis, the bank’s net profit for the September quarter rose nearly three-fold to Rs 3,011.73 crore as against Rs 944.87 crore in the corresponding three months a year ago. Standalone income came in at Rs 72,850.78 crore during July-September, against Rs 66,607.98 crore a year ago. Net interest income, or the core income, rose 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 24,600 crore, surpassing the Rs 23,075-crore estimate. The asset quality of the bank improved with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) declining to 7.19 per cent of gross

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Baghdad, Oct 25 (IANS): One person was killed and 95 others were injured in clashes that occurred between security forces and hundreds of protesters who took to the streets of Iraq on Friday calling for better basic services despite promises made by Prime Minister Adil AbdulMahdi. Security forces tried to disperse crowds with tear gas, rubber bullets and hot water, according to Ali al Bayati, a member of the governmental Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights. Hundreds of people took to the streets in Baghdad and other six provinces, where protesters held Iraqi flags and chanted slogans such as “peaceful, peaceful” to make their intentions clear, reports Efe news. Iraqis resumed rallies that first erupted in early October to call for better

Iraqis resumed rallies that first erupted in early October to call for better basic services and employment and protest corruption.

basic services and employment and protest corruption. During Friday’s protests, security forces prevented protesters from

crossing a bridge that connects Tahrir square with the fortified Green Zone, where government buildings and embassies are. The protests were ex-

EU to consider Brexit extension as MPs mull polls

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London/Brussels, Oct 25 (IANS): European Union (EU) Ambassadors were set to meet on Friday to discuss what length of Brexit extension to offer the UK, as British MPs consider Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call for an early election. Most EU states were understood to favour a three-month delay, with an option to end earlier if a deal is ratified sooner than this by the UK Parliament, the BBC reported. But France has argued for a shorter extension to the October 31 deadline. The EU’s decision on what length of extension to offer, which will be discussed in a closed-door meeting in Brussels on Friday morning, comes after Johnson said that he would give MPs more time to debate his Brexit deal if they backed a December 12 poll. The UK government has also said that it has planned to bring forward a House of Commons vote on an early general election on October 28 if the EU offers a delay until Janu-

ary 2010, as it was widely expected. But the chances of enough MPs backing the motion, which under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act requires the support of two-thirds of MPs, appear uncertain, with opposition Labour Party not committing to how it plans to vote. On Thursday night, there were reports the party’s official position was to abstain on the vote, ending any chance of it gaining enough support. But in an interview later, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said: “I’ve been calling for an election ever since the last one because this country needs one to deal with all the social injustice issues - but no-deal must be taken off the table. “The EU will decide whether there is an extension... and then we can decide.” Should enough MPs back an election, they would have until November 6 to debate Johnson’s Brexit deal, the BBC quoted the government as saying in an earlier statement.

Washington, Oct 25 (IANS): The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal probe into the origins of the investigation carried out by former Special Counsel Robert Mueller into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Reports on the criminal probe first appeared in the New York Times late Thursday. It was however, unclear what potential crime was under investigation, the BBC quoted the newspaper as saying. The administrative review of the Mueller investigation began in May. It was being overseen by the US Attorney-General William Barr and run by US federal prosecutor John Durham. Durham was tasked with determining whether the collection of intelligence on the Trump campaign in 2016 was lawful. In April, Barr told members of Congress that he believed “spying did occur” on the Trump campaign in 2016, adding: “The question is whether it was adequately predicated. And I’m not suggesting that it wasn’t adequately predicated. But I need to explore that.” The 448-page Mueller report did not conclude that there was a criminal conspiracy between Moscow and the Trump campaign to influence the 2016 US presidential election. However, it did detail 10 instances where Trump possibly attempted to impede the investigation.

pected to gain momentum following the Friday prayers. AbdulMahdi promised a cabinet reshuffle as of next week in a speech

on Thursday night, as protesters began to gather in central Baghdad. The protests came days after influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said that people had the right to take to the streets on 25 October if they wanted. The Higher Ministerial Committee formed to investigate the death of civilians during the rallies that took place in early October revealed in its final report that 157 people, including eight security forces members, were killed during the events. Allegation of police brutality are widespread. The committee presided over by Minister of Planning Nuri al-Dulaimi investigated the incidents that took place during the rallies that occurred from October 1-8. Security forces opened fire against civilian protesters without receiving orders from their superiors, the committee revealed.

UN mission to travel to Chile amid deadly protests Santiago, Oct 25 (IANS): A UN mission will travel to Chile next week to investigate possible human rights violations in deadly protests that have swept the nation in recent days. The protests in Chile initially came about as a reaction to metro fair hikes, escalating into violence with fires being set off and barricades being erected. At least 18 people have been killed and about 500 others have been injured, Efe news reported on Friday. The team of three experts will arrive to the capital Santiago on October 28 and stay until November 22. “The team will seek to meet with government officials, civil society representatives, victims, the national human rights institution and other stakeholders to collect first-hand information on the events,”

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spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ravina Shamdasani, told the media. The official said the UN’s human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, a former Chilean President, decided to send in a team upon the request of a group of Chilean lawmakers, adding that the South American country’s government had also sent a formal invitation. Shamdasani said the three experts would “also look into the root causes of

the protests, including issues relating to the enjoyment of economic and social rights in Chile”. The mission will visit several cities that have seen violent protests take place and work in conjunction with the OHCHR’s regional office, located in Santiago. The experts will investigate reports about alleged violations of international norms on the use of force by security forces, as well as reports of crimes having been committed by third parties during the protests. Bachelet announced the mission on Thursday in a Twitter post in which she said the decision had been made as a result of “having monitored the crisis in Chile since it began”. She also said Chilean lawmakers and the government had “both expressed a desire for a UN Human Rights mission”.

Indian expats gear up for Diwali celebrations in UAE Dubai, Oct 25 (IANS): Diwali preparations were in full swing across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as Indian expats were readying to celebrate the ‘festival of lights’ on Sunday. City-wide celebrations including fireworks, diyalighting ceremony, Bollywood dance performances, festive markets, and an exclusive show called Haathi’s Garden debuted in Dubai on Thursday, the Khaleej Times reported on Friday. A special LED tealights presentation in a pre-prepared diya (earthen lamp) pattern during the special diya-lighting ceremony will be organised at Al Seef on Sunday. Dubai Festival City Mall launched its fourth record-breaking IMAGINE show, ‘Haathi’s Garden’ on Thursday. The show in-

Supermarkets selling traditional Indian paraphernalia were witnessing unprecedented crowds in Bur Dubai and Sharjah’s Abu Shagara.

cluded a huge firework display and Bollywood dance shows free for the public. The first 5,000 guests on Festival Bay received free LED wristbands. For the first time in the

Middle East, visitors were also witness to the worldfamous Elephant Parade exhibition with 50 life-size baby elephant sculptures created to raise awareness for elephant conservation

globally. Meanwhile, supermarkets selling traditional Indian paraphernalia were witnessing unprecedented crowds in Bur Dubai and Sharjah’s Abu Shagara.

Geeta Bhatia, the marketing manager of the Madhur Supermarket in Dubai, told the Khaleej Times: “We are offering at least 400 varieties of ‘toran’ (a decorative wall hanging) being sold. The most popular products are diyas, earthen pots, electrical lights, candles, flowers, platforms, ‘thalis’ (plates), ‘lotas’ (metal pots), ‘haldi Kumkum’ (turmeric), sweets, and dried fruits. “The Diwali shopping rush began two weeks ago, with ‘Karva Chauth’. We are expecting a big rush on Friday as well.” Large crowds of shoppers were also seen thronging into gold shops at the Deira and Sharjah Gold Souq and Bur Dubai’s little India, Meena Bazaar. Sanjay Jethwani of Meena Jewellers said the crowds were expected to be highest on Friday.

SL prez polls: Gotabaya launches election manifesto Colo m bo, O c t 2 5 (IANS): Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday launched his election manifesto for the November 16 polls. Gotabaya, who is also a former Defence Minister, launched the manifesto titled “The Ten Principles of Inclusive Governance” at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre here, reports the Daily Mirror newspaper. It was launched under the leadership of SLPP leader and former President

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Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is also Gotabaya’s brother. According to Gotabaya’s co-media spokesperson, MP Keheliya Rambukwella

said that the manifesto has been prepared after carefully studying the information obtained through consultations with the public, experts in many sectors, trade unions and various organizations over a number of months, the Colombo Page newspaper reported. He said that 28 monitoring committees have studied the facts extensively to prepare the manifesto and it was not merely a promissory note but a reality that could and would be fulfilled. The manifesto prepared with the objective of

improving the living standards of the people and developing the economy, outlines a clear program to build the country with the national security as the top priority, Rambukwella said. A record 35 candidates have filed their nominations for the island nation’s eighth presidential election, with incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena’s term coming to an end in January 2020. Of the 35 hopefuls, Gotabaya and the ruling United National Party’s (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Pre-

madasa, who is contesting as the National Democratic Front (NDF) contender, have emerged as the two favourites. Gotabaya, who served as the Defence Minister in his brother Mahinda Rajapaksa’s administration, oversaw the end of Sri Lanka’s brutal 25-year civil war in 2009. Premadasa is the son of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa, who ruled the country with an iron fist before he was assassinated by a Tamil suicide bomber on May 1, 1993.

Los Angeles, Oct 25 (IANS): Fast-growing wildfires throughout California has burned down dozens of buildings, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. Fed by dry winds and high heat, about 10 wildfires occurred throughout the state, Xinhua news agency quoted the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) as saying on Thursday. So far no immediate injuries or casualties were reported. In Southern California, a bush fire dubbed ‘Tick Fire’ broke out on Thursday afternoon and exploded to 15.9 sq.km by 8 p.m. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the blaze threatened 10,000 structures and forced 40,000 people to be evacuated. “Firefighters are faced with a strong Santa Ana wind this evening and into Friday. Approximately 500 firefighters are currently on-scene with additional resources responding from all over the state,” Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the blaze threatened 10,000 structures and forced 40,000 people to be evacuated.

County Fire Department said in a statement. Three more wild fires also broke out in Los Angeles County on Thursday, local authorities said, adding that firefighters were in a fierce battle to save homes. In Northern California wine country, authorities had ordered 2,000 people to evacuate as a wildfire, dubbed ‘Kincade Fire’, ex-

ploded overnight, scorching over 64.8 sq.km by Thursday night. Officials also ordered an evacuation of Geyserville, home to about 900 people and a popular stop for wine country tourists, along with nearby residences. The blaze threatened some of the area’s famed wineries and had burned 49 buildings, the ABC 7 news channel reported. More

than 500 firefighters were battling the blaze in Sonoma County, but their overnight efforts could only focus on evacuations and the high winds made the fire difficult to contain. “Our aircraft can’t drop in those conditions. When you have that kind of wind speed, the resistance to control is beyond our capabilities. Because of the terrain

and fuel conditions and the heat and humidity, the containment is still very challenging,” Mark Parks with Cal Fire told local media. The Kincade fire started on Wednesday night near the Geysers Geothermal Plant, the world’s largest geothermal field where nearly two dozen power plants draw steam from more than 350 mountain wells to create electricity. While the cause of the Kincade fire has not been determined, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reported a problem with a transmission tower near the spot where the fire ignite. PG&E had announced on Wednesday that it would cut off electricity to almost 180,000 California customers from that day’s noon through Thursday as a precaution to possible breakout of wildfires. It also war ned on Thursday that more widespread blackouts this weekend were expected across much of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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the early centuries of the current era. As per the ASI, a major find from the project was a two-metre high, fourarmed Vishnu “standing over a pedestal carrying chakra and conch in his upper right and left hands respectively. The lower right is in bestowing boon and the left hand in ‘katihastha’ (resting on the hip) posture.” On the basis of iconographical features such as elaborate headgear, thick holy thread and decorative drapery, ASI has dated it to 8th-century AD in the

Pallava period, which is said to have ruled the area from early 4th to late 9th century AD. However, other finds, like elliptical, circular and rectangular brick structures, possibly date back to a much earlier time. “The available brick sizes (43-48 centmetres) are comparable with the Satavahana or Ikshvaku period structures in Krishna river valley (Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda). On the basis of brick size and associated findings, they can be placed anywhere between 2nd-1st century

Diana Ross announces ‘Top Of The World’ UK 2020 tour

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iana Ross has announced a new set of UK tour dates as part of her ‘Top Of The World’ 2020 tour. The Supremes singer was recently confirmed as the performer in the hallowed Sunday ‘Legend Slot’ at next year’s Glastonbury, an honour she dedicated to her fans across the world as “my tribute to you”. Following Ross’ Glastonbury set on June 28, she’ll then go on to play at least six more live shows in the UK as part of her ‘Top Of The World Tour’. The New Foundation School, Pughoboto celebrated 2nd Music Fest on October 25 at jaunt is set to wrap up on Town Hall Pughoboto. The Programme was invoked by Yepeni Wotsa, student of July 8 with a gig at London’s The O2. (NME) Class-3 and exhortation was delivered by SDO Pughobot,o Tiayanger Jamir.

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ctor Priyanshu Painyuli has wrapped up work on Chris Hemsworth-starrer “Dhaka”, and says working on a Hollywood project for the first time was a “great learning experience”. “It was the best conclusion to the memorable experience we had. It was a great learning experience for me working in a Hollywood production for the first time. They make you very comfortable as an actor which brings out the best in you,” Priyanshu said. “It was a wonderful experience collaborating with all of them especially Chris and Golshifteh Farahani who was an absolute delight to work with. It’s an experience I will cherish for a long time to come,” he added. (IANS)

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actually happened, or it was all a figment of Fleck’s imagination. The scene where the Joker leaves romantic interest Sophie’s apartment to be greeted by police sirens was a particular point of discussion, with fans wondering whether he’d killed her, or it was just another thing he made up in his mind. In an interview with / Film, Sher has put the de-

bate to rest. “We wanted to make the interpretation of the real versus what’s not real, a part of the viewer’s experience,” the cinematographer revealed. “For instance, his relationship to Sophie is a fantasy to him. Some people have asked me, ‘Was she killed?’ [Director Todd Phillips] makes it clear she wasn’t killed. “Ar thur is killing people who’ve wronged him in a certain way, and Sophie never wronged him. In terms of what we did visually to play with the real and not real, there are callbacks and scenes that mirror each other,” he continued. After securing the biggest October box office opening in history, ‘Joker’ is now set to become the highest grossing R-rated movie ever made. (NME)

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ilmmaker Gitanjali Rao’s animated feature “Bombay Rose” won two prestigious awards at the 21st Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival With Star. Nominated in the prestigious ‘India Gold’ section, Bombay Rose won the ‘India Gold Silver Gateway Award’and the Manish Acharya Award for New Voices in Indian Cinema’. The awards were announced at the festival’s closing ceremony on Thursday. “Bombay Rose” is the story of a flower seller who has to choose between protecting her family and allowing herself to fall in love. The story is set on the streets of Mumbai (Bombay) and moves from real life to fantasy, accompanied by much-loved Bollywood songs. It is a chronicle of people who migrate from small towns, seeking minimal life in the maximum city. (IANS)

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etseo Sisters and Purple Fusion band from Nagaland performed at the 23rd Virasat Art and Heritage Festival 2019 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on October 24 night. The team was led by Adu Keditsu as the manager and Marcus Geisuo as its sound engineer. Keditsu, the team

manager informed that the two groups Tetseo Sisters and Purple Fusion enthralled the crowd as the showstoppers with their originals in folk music at the event, the festival’s last second night at “Virasat” in what was claimed as the biggest festival in Uttarakhand. Keditsu acknowledged Nagaland’s Chief Minister

Neiphiu Rio who supported and initiated the programme for Nagaland artistes to represent and to be part of the grand festival events in Uttarakhand. He also thanked the general secretary of the Virasat festival, Singh for all the cooperation and support rendered to the team from Nagaland during the festival.

Brian May explains why Queen will never play Glastonbury

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Glastonbury. Unless things changed radically.” Despite May’s comments, Eavis last year claimed that the band were “not quite our thing” and claimed that Queen’s manager had sent him a ““hand-written postcard” in an unsuccessful attempt

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FELICITATION The Tsungiki Students’ Union on behalf of all its members with immense pride and honour congratulates Mr Sachumo Y Ngullie son of Yansathung Ngullie, on securing the post of Physics Lecturer under Technical Education. The TSU is extremely proud of your achievements and for bringing laurels to the union. May our Lord Almighty guide you to your full potential in your future endeavors. Thungbemo Lotha President, TSU

to secure a headline slot for the band. Eavis also previously admitted that May’s stance on the badger cull “does have a bearing” on why Queen are unlikely to feature on any future lineups. In 2018, Eavis’ support of the badger cull also

prompted Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan to lead calls for music fans and animal lovers to boycott Glastonbury. “Compassionate fans of all music should read this and boycott Glastonbury,” he wrote. “Perhaps Eavis should make clear that only those with limited compassion should attend the muddy festival.” It comes as rumours continue to swirl about possible Glastonbury 2020 headliners. While Elton John’s touring schedule has effectively ruled him out of the running, Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift are among the bookies favourites to top the Pyramid Stage next year. (NME)

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BC or little later, which makes them nearly 2000 years old,” the ASI said in a statement. It also suggested that the site could have functioned as a trade centre, given the presence of Roman-style amphorae wares mostly used to transport liquid commodities. Proximity to the seacoast also suggests the site could have been a strategic settlement involved in maritime trade. According to the ASI, “further explorations within a radius of 15 kilometers have revealed a fortified early historic settlement at Puduru, Subrahmanya temple at Mallam, a unique rock-cut laterite stepped well at Yakasiri, (and) Vishnu temple at Tirumuru”. It also found a female terracotta figurine with two hands lifted upwards. Other major antiquities unearthed include copper and lead coins, iron spear head, stone celts, terracotta beads, ear stud in semi precious stone and hopscotches. The ceramic assemblage of the site consisted of fine quality black and red ware, conical jars, rouletted sherds, and russet coated ware. (IANS)

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anye West spoke in more depth about his strong religious beliefs during a guest interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night (October 24), saying that he is “in complete service to God”. The rapper made an appearance on the US talk show, which is currently being filmed in Brooklyn, ahead of the planned release of his new album ‘Jesus Is King’. The record has, however, still not been released at the time of writing after missing its promised 12AM slot last night. During his interview with Kimmel last K Y M C

night, West discussed both the imminent arrival of ‘Jesus Is King’ and its accompanying IMAX movie before moving the conversation onto his Christian beliefs. After watching a brief clip of his daughter North dancing in front of a screening of the ‘Jesus Is King’ film, West said that he “loved” the fact that his daughter wants to go to church. “She has such a positive thought association with going to church because it’s outside of the traditional four walls and outside of the pews.

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and 8. Jeremiah N Englert of Pilgrim Higher Secondary School emerged as the winner in level 6. Grace Changkiri of Little Star Higher Secondary School won the level 7 competition while Ashish Kumar Jaiswal of Little Star Higher Secondary School won the level 8 category.

NBPJA team to participate at National Championship Dimap u r , O ct 2 5 (NPN): A three member team of Nagaland Blind and Para Judo Association (NBPJA) will be participating at the 8th National Blind Judo Championship to be held in Hyderabad from November

1 to 4. The two junior boys, Odimongba and Piulin, will be accompanied by Somnath Chakraborty as coach. The team will also participate in the two-day national coaching camp on October 30 and 31.

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Dimapur, Oct 25 (NPN): The 22nd sports meet and 72nd federal assembly of Konyak Students’ Union (KSU) will be held from November 5 to 12 at Phomching town with Longwa village as co-host. KSU’s 9 sub-ordinates with its 119 federating units will participate in the events.

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Kohima, Oct 25 (NPN): Pfuchatsumia Youth Organisation Indoor Stadium was inaugurated on Friday by Khriehu Liezietsu, MLA at Tholeibozou, P Khel, Kohima village. Addressing the gathering, Khriehu expressed hope that the stadium will help P Khel to nurture sporting talents. Encouraging sportsperson, the MLA said that there was no shortcut to success but only through hard work, discipline and dedication. Khriehu urged upon the youngsters to carefully choose a particular sport discipline and to focus in it in order to be professional sportspersons. He also lauded the Department of Youth K Y M C

Resources and Sports and P Khel Council for making the project a reality. Nimo Kath, executive engineer, PWD (Housing) informed that the stadium was funded under State Plan 2016-17 with a total cost of Rs 1.50 crore. Akumla Chuba, director, Youth Resources and Sports and Thejawelie Gregory Sote, deputy commissioner of Kohima were also present at the function. The programme was chaired by Medozhazo Rutsa, vice president, PYO and the invocation was offered by Kevidzenyü Mere, associate pastor, KBK. Welcome address was delivered by Vilavotuo Sote, president and a special number was presented by Phuchazhünuo group.

TOKYO, Oct 25 (Agencies): The International Olympic Committee will not change its decision to move the 2020 marathon to Sapporo to avoid the heat, a top Tokyo Olympics planning official said on Friday, despite pleas from Tokyo’s governor to keep the race in the capital. The announcement came in the latest round of an unusually public spat between host city Tokyo and the IOC over the prestigious race after the IOC announced suddenly last week, fewer than 300 days before the games, that it wanted to move the marathon and race walks to Sapporo, on Hokkaido island, due to concerns over Tokyo’s summer heat. John Coates, the IOC’s Coordination Commission Chief for the Tokyo Games, said at the start of a hastily arranged meeting with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike in Tokyo that the IOC was standing firm on

its decision, citing the hot and humid conditions at a marathon in Doha in September. “We are aware of the disappointment of the people of Tokyo,” Coates was quoted by NHK national broadcaster as saying. “But since we always keep the health of the athletes first in our minds, we have made our decision.” He said the IOC would consider measures in return, such as holding the medals ceremony for the marathon in Tokyo. Koike had earlier on Friday demanded a detailed

explanation of the IOC’s decision and said the Japanese capital was ready to make further adjustments, including changing the time and the route, to keep the race. The route for the marathon - a flagship event set for Aug. 9, the last day of the Games - had been

& 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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MOTTO: “Romma Rotto”

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MBAUPUNGGWAN LUI STUDENTS' UNION, (N) FELICITATION

The Chozubami Students’ Union (CSU) congratulates Miss Kudutolu Shijoh daughter of Mr. Rudalhu Shijoh for securing the Post of Lecturer in Mathematics under Technical Education in the recently held NPSC Exam Advertisement dated 21.11.2018 & 15.02.2019. The Union further wishes her the best in her future endeavours. Mulekho Rio Nusa-o Rhakho President General Secretary Chozubami Students’ Union Chozubami Students’ Union

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PESHU STUDENTS’ UNION FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, we the Peshu Students’ Union, would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the successful candidates from Peshu Village 1. L. Chamong Khiamniungan for securing the Post of PGT in Computer Science in the recently declared NPSC Common Educational Services Examination. 2. Dr. Jongkoi. L for completion of MBBS. She is also the first MBBS from Peshu Village. 3. Ms. Shoumao. C for securing 8th position in the 2019 Nagaland University Examination in Economics. The Union wishes success in their future endeavours. Khongo Khiamniungan President Peshu Students Union

The MLSU(N) convey our heartiest congratulations to Dr. HEIZULE, W/o Mr. Kieteibeu Siarau and D/o Mr. Gaigwang Hegeu, for being awarded the degree of Ph.D under the title, "Assessment of hydrochemical characteristics of surface water and ground water". The Union further prays that you would scale better heights in future. ITUI TEILIA (President, MLSU)

IKO NREN (Gen. Secy., MLSU)

NAMGHAR HIGH SCHOOL, DIMAPUR FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR CLASS-X STUDENTS 2019-20

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TSARU SURO UNION Dimapur - 797112 : Nagaland FELICITATION

With great pride, we congratulate Miss SHILUMONGLA T. SANGTAM, D/o Late Thrünyicho Sangtam, for being selected as Assistant Professor in Economics under Higher Education, conducted by NPSC. The Union expresses its profound happiness for bringing laurels to our Union as well as Village. May God bless and lead you in all your future endeavours. (Thrunyicho) (Yashiba) President Gen. Secretary Tsarü Suro Union Tsarü Suro Union Dimapur Dimapur

designed to include and showcase many of Tokyo’s landmarks. “A majority of Tokyo residents want the marathon and race walk to stay. We need to take their opinions seriously, and I share them,” Koike said. Temperatures in To-

kyo during July and August, when the city hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games, commonly exceed 30 degrees Celsius, with high humidity adding to the discomfort. The IOC said temperatures in Sapporo, which will also host some soccer games, are as much as five to six degrees centigrade cooler during the day. When Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics in 1964, they were held in October - an option no longer possible due to international sports schedules. Next year’s games are set to run from July 24 to August 9.

ANNUAL CENTRE CONVENTION

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Dimap u r , O ct 2 5 (NPN): Collins Scrabble Championship for Schools was held for the first time in Nagaland on October 25 at Pilgrim Higher Secondary School, Dimapur under the theme ‘Compete with the Best.’ The categories of the competition were level 6, 7

21, 21-10. Both the winners received Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively I n a m a t e u r m e n’s doubles, Limatemsu and Temjen of United Shuttlers Dimapur outplayed Chathavizo and Neiphrezo Ciesotsu by 22-20, 21-5 in the final match. They winner and runners-up received Rs. 10,000 and 8000 respectively. Altogether 110 participants took part in the championship. Dr. Watizulu, senior vice president, Nagaland Badminton Association (NBA) and joint secretary, BAI gave away the awards to the winners.

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Winners of the Collins Scrabble for Schools with their awards on Friday.

Each level winner competed for the championship title, whereby Jeremiah N Englert of Pilgrim Higher Secondary School emerged as the champion. The winner will represent Nagaland at the National Scrabble Competition on December 20 in New Delhi. Altogether, 47 students (standard 6 to standard 8) from Little Star Higher Secondary School, St. Marys Higher Secondary School, Maple Tree, Delhi Public School, Christian Higher Secondar y School, Christina Memorial Higher Secondar y School and Pilgrim Higher Secondary School participated in the event. Earlier, Dr. Manisha Sharma, founder and president, Scrabble Association gave an introduction to the tournament and rules of the game to the participants.

KOHIMA OCT 25 (NPN): The 2nd All Nagaland Open Badminton Championship concluded on Friday evening at Indoor Stadium, Officers’ Hill, Kohima. The championship was organised by Crescent Club, Kohima under the theme ‘Battle for Excellence’. The categories of the championship were men’s doubles, mix doubles, 85+ men’s doubles, 95+ men’s doubles and open amateur men’s doubles. In the men’s doubles open category, Riku Khape and Zhakou beat Zuchapemo and Kilang-

kumba in straight sets of 21-16, 22-20 in the final to take the title. In the mixed doubles final, Zhakou and Chubanungla came back from a set down to beat Ankur S Rai and Ekumyala 17-21, 21-11, 21-7. The winners and runners-up of the men’s doubles and mixed doubles received Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000 respectively. Angam Shaiza and Nochet defeated I.Temjen and Beizo Solo by 21-18, 2112 in the 85+ men’s doubles final while in 95+ men’s doubles category, I.Temjen and Nochet overcame Arep and Molong by 22-16, 15-

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Collins Scrabble Championship for schools held in Dimapur

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The students of Class-IX along with the teachers under the guidance of Headmistress, Miss Akangmenla I Jamir have organised a grand farewell ceremony for the outgoing students of Class-X 201920 on 25-10-2019. The member of DNTB (Dimapur Namghar Trust Board) Shri Jiten Gogoi and Shri Rup Kumar Borgahain on behalf of DNTB spared their valuable time and attended to grace the programme. They applauded, encouraged and motivated the students by way of advice. They have announced reward for the successful candidates in the H.S.L.C examination 2019-20 with a handsome cash. The programme was a grand success. Sd/Headmistress Namghar High School Near Rail Gate, Dimapur : Nagaland DP-2900

With immense pride and honour, we the Seyie Thinuo Tuophema extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Thejatseizo Seyie, son of Mr. Ngunei-o Seyie, for successfully clearing the Common Educational Services Examination, NPSC, for the post of Assistant Professor in History (Merit list 1) under Higher Education. May the Almighty God continue to grant him wisdom and knowledge so that he may achieve greater success in his future endeavours. Pfuzeso Seyie Pfuneitso Seyie Chairman General Secretary Seyie Thinuo Tuophema Seyie Thinuo Tuophema

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United on Monday in the Premier League. For much of the match, they looked even worse. Arsenal dominated possession but were outshot 14-11. They made the worst possible start, falling behind after nine minutes to a goal by a former Tottenham player. In the ninth minute, Marcus Edwards, once com-

Winners of the championship along with the organisers after receiving the awards at Indoor Stadium, Kohima on Friday. (NP)

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with Sevilla, who beat Dudelange of Luxembourg 3-0 in Group A. Manchester United are one of the teams on seven points and need just one more win to ensure they qualify from Group L after eking out a 1-0 win against Partizan on an emotional day in Belgrade. At the Emirates, Arsenal made 10 changes from the team that lost at Sheffield

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L on d on , O ct 2 5 (Agencies): Nicolas Pepe came off the bench to rescue Arsenal at home against Vitoria Guimaraes with two late free kicks in the Europa League on Thursday. Arsenal came from behind to win 3-2 and stay perfect in Group F. They are one of only two teams on nine points from three games, along

return to the ground where Matt Busby’s famous team of youngsters played their last game, a European Cup quarter-final against Red Star in February 1958. Their plane crashed in Munich on the way home and seven United players were among the 23 who died. United had only played in Belgrade once since then, when they lost a European Cup semi-final to Partizan in 1966. In the 43rd minute, Williams burst into the Partizan box and drew wild tackles from two home defenders. Martial rolled the penalty into the corner of the goal. In a game in Bratislava, played in an unusual atmosphere after Slovan side-stepped a stadium ban for racism by giving 21,000 tickets to children, Wolves fought back from a goal down to win 2-1. Andraz Sporar gave the home team an 11th minute lead. Romain Saiss levelled in the 58th minute with a low shot that bobbled through goalie Dominik Greif ’s legs Six minutes later, Vernon DeMarco gave Raul Jimenez a shove in front of goal and the Wolves striker scored the winner from the resulting penalty.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Sümi Alokümüsümi Mqo would like to thank the following people for their help in successfully organizing Sümi Küzüvü Leh competition on October 8 at Zünheboto. 1. Mrs & Mr Akato Chophi, Vice President (NSCN-R) 2. Mrs & Er Kihito Shohe 3. Mr Ghukato Awomi, BDO 4. Ms Holitoli Aye 5. Mrs & Mr Arikato Arkha, Proprietor, Olympic Hr. Sec. School 6. Mrs & Mr Hekato Sema, Proprietor, Bloomfield Hill Hr. Sec. School 7. Mr Hika Assumi, Class I Contractor 8. Mrs & Mr Tokavi Suu, Managing Director, CornerStone 9. Mrs & Mr Botovi Sema, Registrar, Land Resource Department 10. Mr Nikheto Jimomi, Gen Secy. Sumi Hoho 11. Mrs & Mr Patrick Aye 12. Mrs Inaholi Aye Rochill 13. Ms Vinokili Asumi 14. Mr Akavi Yeptho 15. Sümi Küküpütsa (Media Partner) 16. Nagaland Today 17. Mrs Hukheli G. Yeptho 18. Mrs Kaholi V. Achumi 19. Mr Amento K. Achumi & Ms. Kivintoli Yeptho 20. Toyno S. Rotokha & Team 21. Nilloino K. Rotokha & Vivitoli T. Chishi 22. Participants Sd/Kakugha S. Rotokha Event Coordinator

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Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal during their Europa League match against Vitoria Guimaraes.

pared by Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino to a young Lionel Messi, fired a shot under Emiliano Martinez. Brazilian teenager Gabriel Martinelli replied with a header but Vitoria regained the lead before half time with a goal from Bruno Duarte. With Arsenal’s young strikers struggling, Pepe, who had not yet scored a goal from open play for the Gunners, came on in the 64th minute. After 80 minutes he curled a free kick inside the far post. He repeated the trick three minutes into added time to secure the victory. “It’s impor tant for Pepe,” said Arsenal manager Unai Emery of his big summer signing. “He can gain confidence from tonight. When he scores it’s good for him and the team.” In Belg rade, Manchester United held a ceremony to remember the ‘Busby Babes’, and then won away for the first time since March Anthony Martial scored the only goal with a penalty kick after 43 minutes, but the hosts had eight strikes on target to just three by United. The game marked the

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ATK rout Hyderabad FC 5-0

ATK’s Soosai Raj fight for the ball with Hyderabad FC’s Nikhal Chandrashekar during their ISL match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Friday. (PTI)

Ko l k at a , O ct 2 5 (Agencies): ATK beat Hyderabad FC 4-0 in their second match of the Indian Super League (ISL) season six on Friday at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. A brace each by David Williams (25’ and 44’) and Edu Garcia (88’, 90+4’) a goal from Roy Krishna sealed ATK’s first win of the season. Antonio Lopez Habas made only one change in the ATK starting XI from their defeat against Kerala Blasters. Anas Edathodika replaced Pronay Halder. ATK dominated pro-

ceedings right from the beginning with Roy Krishna, David Williams spearheading the team’s attack. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 25th minute thanks to a striker from David Williams. The Australian striker received a defencesplitting through ball from Javi Hernandez and found the back of the net. Roy Krishna then doubled the lead within two minutes from David Williams through ball. Krishna took a shot from the edge of the box which went in after hitting the inside of the far post. AT K c o n t i nu e d t o

dominate even after taking a healthy two-goal lead as Hyderabad FC lacked creativity in the attacking third. The hosts further extended their lead at the stroke of half time as David Williams completed his brace. Williams did well to break Hyderabad’s offside trap and found the back of the net. Phil Brown brought in Laldanmawia Ralte in the second half replacing inexperienced Ashis Rai on the right flank in a bid to add more flair into their attack. ATK, on the other hand, took a defensive strategy as they sat back and focused on protecting their goal. Habas introduced Pronay Halder early in the second half replacing Rane. The visitors received a major jolt when their star attacker Marcelinho had to leave the pitch due to a knee problem. With Brazilian leaving the pitch, Hyderabad had practically no chance of making a comeback in the game. ATK scored their fourth in the 88th minute when Edu Garcia found the back of the net from Prabir Das’s pass. Pronay Halder initiated the move with a through ball for Prabir on the right flank who cut in and squared it to Garcia. Garcia completed his brace just a minute before full time from Prabir Das’ cross. Prabir and Pronay exchanged a one-two before the wing-back kept an inchperfect curling cross inside the box and the Spaniard did not make a mistake in keeping his header on target. TODAY’S MATCH Time: 7:30 pm

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Telongjem FC through to MDFA Trophy final MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 25 (NPN): Telongjem FC defeated Alempang YA 4-1 to reach the final of MDFA Trophy 2019 played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung on Friday. Telongjem FC will now face Zonipang SA in the final on Saturday. Telongjem FC opened the scoring through Kezhose Mathew in the 22nd minute of the match. Nyithonga Mach and Purakum scored in the 23rd and 26th minutes respectively to

Players of Telongjem FC and Alempang YA (white) vie for the ball during their match. (NP)

extend the score to 3-0 before the half time. After the lemon break, Alempang YA also found the net

through the boots of Chubatem- favour of Telongjem FC. su in the 57th minute. However, Imlitangit of Telongjem Kezhose Mathew scored his sec- FC was cautioned with a yellow ond goal to seal the match 4-1 in card.

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