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SC unimpressed with state govt on Lokayukta

NEW DELHI, OCT 29 (PTI): Supreme Court Monday was not impressed with the Nagaland government’s submissions in support of amendments to a local law to ensure the chief minister’s role in selection and appointment of Lokayukta. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, which was hearing a PIL seeking appointment of an anti-graft ombudsman in every state, had earlier summoned Nagaland chief secretary to interact on the issue of change in the local law governing selection and appointment of Lokayukta in the state. “The state says that it will give a go by to the Constitutional principle then we cannot help,” the bench, which also comprised justices S K Kaul and K M Jopseph, said while expressing dissatisfaction with the response of the chief secretary. “If your chief secretary does not understand the simple question then we are sorry. We do not have the time,” it said while

BSNL employees to stage dharna today Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): BSNL employees under the aegis of All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) will be holding dharnas at all levels across the country on October 30, 2018 to press for a slew of demands. Announcing the plan for the proposed strike at CGMT, NE-II telecom circle, OCB exchange building, behind Supermarket here Monday, AUAB NE-II circle, Dimapur convenor, Sukhai Sema, said that the agitation has been called since BSNL employees had been “deeply agitated” by non-implementation of the assurances given by the union minister of state for communications. The assurances include 3rd pay revision for BSNL employees, implementation of government rules in payment of pension contribution by BSNL, allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL and pension revision for the BSNL pensioners etc. Sema said by delaying the implementation of the assurances given by the minister, the department of telecom is denying justice to the 1.85 lakh executives and non-executives of BSNL and about 3.5 lakh employees retired from BSNL.

adjourning the hearing to October 31. The top bureaucrat could not give satisfactory answers to the queries posed by the bench on amendment to Section 3(2) of the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, 2017, bringing in the chief minister as one of the persons who will have a role in the selection of the ombudsman. Earlier, the bench had said though it did not want to comment on the necessity of an amendment to a statute as it was the prerogative of the legislature, it had summoned the chief secretary to know the reasons for the change in the law. “We would like to interact with the chief secretary of the state of Nagaland on this aspect of the matter who will be personally present on October 29,” the bench had said. However, the bench Monday said, “The statement made by the chief secretary of Nagaland before the court seems to be inappropriate. Let the chief secretary file a personal affidavit.” It further said the

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NEW DELHI OCT 29 (AGENCIES): India and Myanmar have collectively decided to take action against insurgent groups operating within their territories. The two countries also agreed on providing of security cooperation along with international border and facilitating movement of people and trade across the international border, The Sentinel report stated. The decisions assume wide significance for the region as many of the insurgent outfits are still operating from the Myanmar region. Many of the insurgent organisations including ULFA (I), NSCN (K), Manipur and North Bengal based militant organistations still have their bases in Myanmar bordering India. The developments took place following the 22nd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar that ended on Friday in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and the Myanmar delegation was led by Maj. Gen. Aung Thu, Deputy Minister of Home Myanmar.

NPF reacts to NDPP’s statement DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): In the ongoing war of words, NPF has now slammed NDPP over the latter’s statement in the media which it termed as “snobbish, immature and hysterical”. The opposition party asserted that at no point of time it ever wanted to degrade itself by fighting over petty issues with a “still born and most immature” political party in the State like NDPP that was apparently at its wit’s end. In a rejoinder issued by its press bureau, NPF said de-registration case of the “most controversial” party in the State had become one of the most closely watched piece of news due to the fact that the “infamous” registration of NDPP was done under questionable circumstances even as Rio and his supporters tried all means to hijack NPF in 2017, which too was nothing short of a fraud. Stating that it was saddened to watch the struggles within NDPP, the opposition party also expressed its amusement at the way the ruling party was trying to portray itself to outside world by putting up a brave front even as its hope for survival as a political party was shrivelled deep inside. As the oldest regional political par-

ty, NPF said it did not wish to comment further on the hearing going on in Election Commission over de-recognition of NDPP. It, however, asked NDPP not to stoop so low and attack its MLAs with mala fide intentions. Wondering what harm Yitachu, who is an expert in legal matters, had done to NDPP, the rejoinder asserted that it was at the sole discretion of NPF as a “matured political party” to extend support to the ongoing case in Election Commission of India and that NDPP had no right to question it on the matter. Scoffing off at NDPP’s “political conspiracy” theories and allegations that leader of opposition TR Zeliang and Yitachu were hobnobbing with Congress in New Delhi, NPF termed these as “figment of wildest imagination”. The opposition party, however, said it felt sorry for NDPP as the latter seemed to be living in a state of delirium these days, reeling in fear as to what would become of the newborn party, adding that such reactions from fearful minds and fearful party were expected. NPF assured the people of Nagaland that truth would prevail soon enough for everyone to behold.

Corruption has hampered overall growth: SVC Cases under investigation with various deptts

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MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 29 (NPN): State Vigilance Commissioner (SVC) Mayang Lima Monday said that corruption in the society has hampered the overall growth. Delivering his key note address at the programme organized by the State Vigilance Commission at Town Hall Mokokchung to commence observance of Vigilance Awareness Week in the State in association with Mokokchung district administration on the theme “Eradicate corruption: Build a new India”, Mayang Lima said corruption did lot of damage to society by destabilising communities, hindering economic growth and destroying ethics of democracy and political development. “We say a system is corrupted, but we are the system. We should start the change and the system will change,” he emphasised. Mayang said it was high time people joined hands to eradicate corruption from “our land” to give a brighter future to younger generation. Now is not the time to remain mute spectators, but be initiators of change and clean the mess

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from bottom to the top, he underlined. Mentioning that Nagaland was blessed with rich resources waiting to be tapped, the vigilance commissioner said technology, funding and other assistance were required for the purpose. And for this, a conducive atmosphere free from corruption was essential, he emphasised. He said it was time to put the society on the right track by eradicating graft. Speaking on the occasion, ADC and MMC administrator Manpai Phom said vigilance week was observed every year to promote and achieve a corruptionfree society and renew commitment to achieve integrity, transparency and accountability in public life. Manpai said emphasis was laid on creating

Zeliang denies meeting central Cong leaders DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): Leader of opposition TR Zeliang has denied meeting any central leaders of Congress in New Delhi as alleged by NDPP. In a communiqué, Zeliang also challenged the ruling party to be specific with its allegation and clarify when, where and which Congress leader he had met in Delhi, if the latter was so certain of him meeting BJP or Congress leaders. Reacting to the ruling party’s press statement on Sunday, the communiqué issued by information & publicity wing of leader of opposition’s office asserted that Zeliang was a bona fide citizen of India and free to visit New Delhi or any other part of the country, if he so desired. And being at a certain place at a particular time in no way rationalised the “dull-witted thesis” of NDPP, it added. The communiqué clarified that a senior lawyer and Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi was engaged by petitioner Zeneisiile Ate Loucii in the NDPP de-registration case.

responsible for any untoward incident. PAC has directed the business establishment to remain closed till 12 noon. Meanwhile, the PAC has also informed that the seating arrangements have been made according to the community: Angamis - Khermahal point to Tragopan hotel side; Aos - Khermahal point to NSCB office; NonNagas - Khermahal point to Friends cinema hall, Sumis - Khermahal point to Naga cemetery road; Chakhesangs, Lothas, ENPUD, South Nagas, Rengmas, Pochurys, Rongmeis and Zeliangs at Khermahal point to Rengma Church. It informed that some of the most prominent citizens would address the ‘mammoth’ gathering, adding that solidarity speeches would be delivered by the Tenyimi Public Organisation, Central Nagaland Tribes Council and Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation.

Organizations support Oct 31 public rally

DUCCF, GBs: Dimapur Urban Council Chaiman Federation (DUCCF) and GBs’ Union (Sadar) have extended support to the proposed public rally on October 31, 2018 called by Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD). In a press release, DUCCF information & publicity secretary informed colony chairmen and GBs under the municipal area to mobilise colony public and participate in the rally in traditional attire in coordination with respective tribal hohos. It stated that fight against syndicate, multiple illegal collections, lease system etc spearheaded by PAC was for all general public. ACAUT: Backing the proposed public rally, ACAUT Nagaland Monday appreciated the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) for taking the initiative on the issue of unabated

taxation and appealed to all responsible citizens to attend the rally. ACAUT through its media cell claimed that the problem of unabated taxation had come down tremendously after the October 31, 2013 massive public rally. However, it alleged that the issue of illegal collection still persists with patronage from the state government. “The Government of Nagaland’s inability to combat the issue of unabated taxation and effectively address the issue of the common people has left the public with no choice but to go to streets and protest,” ACAUT said, adding that public street protest was a sign of government’s failure. In this regard, ACAUT has urged the state government to gauge the woes and daily struggles of the common people. (Cont’d on p-11)

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more awareness among the people as an effective and sustainable means to fight corruption. He said it was in view of this that participation was solicited from civil societies and educational institutions.

Ex-BJP president responds to charges

DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): Former president of BJP Nagaland state unit, Visasolie Lhoungu, has responded to the charges against him in the recent press statement concerning the revocation of expulsion order of two party members for their anti-party activities. In a press release, former BJP president said the content of the press release undermined the decision and recommendation of the Party Disciplinary Action Committee and directly questioned the disciplinary action taken as “own interest” and “self styled”. According to Lhoungu, the state unit party president Temjen Imna Along had sent an apology letter on October 24, 2018, claiming that he was unaware of the write up and called it “totally un(Cont’d on p-11) justified” and “unsubstanti-

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Oct 31 rally: PAC anticipates large turnout

DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): Public Action Committee (PAC) of the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) Monday said that the proposed public rally, scheduled to be held in Dimapur on October 31, 2018, would be the “largest (Cont’d on p-11) gathering in the history of Dimapur” while anticipating a turnout of more than a lakh. In a press release, PAC convenor Vekhosayi Nyekha and co-convener K Ghokheto Chophy said that the rally will be “a turning point in history of Nagaland”. They have therefore appealed to all the citizens of Dimapur “to sacrifice and join the rally in their traditional attires against the illegal collections by various agencies which is seriously affecting every section of the society economically “I may be popular but and mentally.” Requesting why is the ruling party the public to strictly mantain always dragging my name decorum, PAC said commueverytime?” nity leaders would be held

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presence of chief secretary was not required further. The court is hearing a petition, filed by BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay, which has sought appointment of Lokayukta in every state. It also sought a direction to states to provide adequate budgetary allocation and essential infrastructure for effective functioning of the Lokayuktas. According to the PIL, the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013, had received presidential assent on January 1, 2014, and came into force from January 16, 2014, but the executive has not established a Lokpal yet. Petitioner alleged that many state governments were “deliberately weakening” the Lokayukta by not providing adequate infrastructure, sufficient budget and workforce. The apex court has been also dealing with the issue of appointment of Lokayuktas in 11 other states, including West Bengal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Odisha.

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ated”. Lhoungu said Imna Along also described allegation against him as “defamatory”, “unwarranted” and “untrue”, adding that the apology letter nullified all the allegations against him. However, Lhoungu said the issuing press release without proper consultation in the party “shows that this is a direct affront to the principles and working system of the Party by some unscrupulous persons bent on creating discord within the party rank and file.” He said those persons appeared to have overacted in order to tarnish his image and records with serious and false allegations. “Such act is highly intolerable and amounts to defamation which is a serious offence against which legal actions can be initiated,” former BJP president said. (Cont’d on p-11)

DDVCCA clarifies on its formation DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): Dimapur District Village Council Chairmen’s Association (DDVCCA) has clarified to the Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) and its units that formation of the association in no way encroach the powers and function of the GB institution. In a press release, DDVCC vice president, Keron Janger, and secretary, Vitho Zao, stated that DDVCCA was formed with the objective to have better coordination among member villages, uphold common platform to foster development through good governance with local responsibilities, extend cooperation and assist the government in implementing various developmental activities in the villages. The association pointed out that the village administrator and function as per the Tribal and Village Council Act 1978, adding that the formation of DDVCCA would neither change nor alter the provisions of the said Act. Maintaining it has the highest respect for village chieftainship as per traditional and customary practices of the Nagas, DDVCCA said it has no clash of interest with GBs whatsoever as the powers and functions of those two entities were differently and separately empowered by the government. “In all good faith, the DDVCCA is willing to sit across the table for any discussion or clarification if any with any organisation for better understanding on its formation as an organisation,” it stated.

He added that deliberations and opinions shared by stakeholders would go a long way in eradicating the menace of corruption and bring about a transparent and progressive society. (Cont’d on p-11)

Governor, LoO greet Zeliang community DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya, has extended greetings to the Zeliang community on the occasion of Chaga Gadi and Langsimnyi festivals. In a message, Acharya called upon all to continue safeguarding and promoting the rich culture and traditions through the festivals. He expressed hope that the Zeliang community would continue to preserve and promote their age-old traditions and showcase the rich cultural heritage as they celebrate their premier festival. “May the festivals of Chaga Gadi and Langsimnyi bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Zeliangs in particular and Nagas in general,” said Acharya. LoO: Leader of Opposition (LoO) and former chief minister, TR Zeliang, has also extended greetings to the Zeliang community on the auspicious occasion of Chega-Gadi/Lamsimnyi festival, one of the most significant festivals of the Zeliang tribe. (Cont’d on p-11)

Dimapur police traffic advisory DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): In view of the upgradation of National Highway 29, the Dimapur traffic police have informed the owner(s) of heavy trucks and vehicles not to park on the affected Highway stretch from Purana Bazar to Chumukedima during peak hours. In a press release, Dimapur police PRO also directed the towing/recovery van agencies operating within the Purana Bazar to Chumukedima stretch to obtain prior permission from the respective Traffic Zone Officers (ACP/O.C Traffic Zone – II (1) 7085055015 (2) 7085055029) for better management of an unhindered traffic flow. Further, traffic police have also instructed all two-wheeler riders to wear helmets for safety and cautioned that defaulters will be dealt with accordingly. K Y M C

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Sukhalu warns against fake social media news

K.T Sukhalu speaking at the SBC’s, Biennial Hoho. DIMAPUR: K.T Sukhalu, advisor, School Education while emphasizing on the need to keep up with technology and social media, has also urged religious leaders to avoid using rumours or unconfirmed news of Christian persecution, especially in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India, as topics for sermons in the Church. He asserted that one of the negative impacts of social media was apparent in how facts are twisted

into malicious falsehood to serve the purpose of the propagandist. He asked religious leaders and educators to be more sincere in their professions, reflect on their roles in society and the consequences of their actions or inactions and work for the betterment of society. A press release from PA, media affairs to advisor School Education, stated that Sukhalu said all this while giving an exhortation at the Sümi Baptist

Convention’s (SBC’s), Biennial Hoho at Suruhuto town on October 28. He asserted that those in the ecclesiastical calling must not copy or follow the secular path by indulging in nepotism, favouritism and corruption, but should remain steadfast and sincere to their faith and to God. Sukhalu also said that he was aware that SCERT was in the process of doing away with Alternative English as an optional subject, to encourage local dialects as a part of the school curriculum. Citing to a Huffington Post article on Naga teachers, he spoke about the outsourcing of teaching jobs by teachers to untrained and unqualified proxy teachers. He further said that there were over a thousand schools in Nagaland with over 20000 teachers, but according to recent survey figures, about 60% are proxy teachers. With this figure, he went on to say under such conditions one cannot expect the future to be in good hands.

ANSTA appeals

DIMAPUR: A two days general conference of All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) to be held on November 1 and 2, at John GHSS Viswema was unanimously decided for, by executives of the association in the last four consecutive executive meetings. A press release from ANSTA Nagaland president Ponchulo Wanth and general secretary Visato Koso stated that the house of the last four meetings had entrusted the central team with hosting the conference and the central team along with the Kohima unit had agreed to host it. Almost all work relating to conference is completed as entrusted, stated the release. ANSTA central, has therefore appealed to all its units and subunits to attend the two day general conference by abstaining from organizing other programs during the two proposed days. Meanwhile, the association has reminded all delegates (who are to attend the conference) that, as permitted by the government, they are to avail two days casual leave/any kind of leave on November 1 and 2 and attend the conference.

RGTF informs

The Regular Graduate Teachers Forum (RGTF) has asked all regular graduate teachers working in DSE/DEO/SDEO/DMA/EBRC Kohima to attend the All Nagaland School Teachers Association (ANSTA) general conference to be held on November 1, 10 am and November 2 at John GHSS Viswema on the theme “Professional renewal towards academic excellence”. They have been informed to apply for any kind of leave admissible to their own controlling officers as per the order of the department of School Education. The RGTF Kohima unit also requested members to register with name of school and other information at the reception.

DCLL conducts seminar in Dimapur DIMAPUR: The first “Awakening Changki Consciousness Seminar”, organized by Dimapur Changki Lanuri Longjem (DCLL), Dimapur was held on October 27, at Sakus Mission College Auditorium, Dimapur. DCLL secretary, Tiakaba Longkumer, in a press release said Representatives from Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem, Dimapur Changkilari Telongjem, Kohima Empiba Ori Tekubok, Changki Students Union Kohima also attended the

seminar. The day’s program was presided over by Dr. Jamedi Longkumer, associate professor, Dimapur Government College. Arila Tajen invoked God’s presence and also offered the dedicatory prayer for the DCLL functionaries. Ning sa ng Pongen, president gave the welcome address. In the first session “A general historical overview of Changki village” was presented by Aotsungba Longchari, president of CAASM.

Rev. Imna Tzudir, pastor of Baptist Church Changki conducted a session on “Advent of Christianity and Education in Changki village.” He stated that Christianity was brought to Changki by Godhula who was an evangelist working with Dr. Clark and Tzudiong was the first convert. Odangba was the first recorded baptized member and Changki Baptist Church was established in 1901. In the third session, Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, emeritus professor of Constructive

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Theology and Philosophy spoke on the topic “Discontinuing-Continuity of one’s history.” In the final session of the seminar, Dr. Aküm Longchari spoke on the topic “Embracing Changki - Towards Healing.” Dr. Jamedi Longkumer gave the concluding remarks. Tiakaba Longkumer, secretary of DCLL thanked the resource persons, invitees, program partakers, donors, and volunteers for their efforts to make the seminar a success.

news in Brief KMC to repair footbridges in Kohima: Kohima Municipal Council will be undertaking repair works of all footbridges in Kohima from October 29. KMC administrator Kovi Meyase in a release informed pedestrians that the footbridges will be closed till such time as the repair works are completed. National Children’s Science Congress: The 26th State Level National Children’s Science Congress’2018 will be held on November 6 at the conference hall, district industries centre, Upper Chandmari Kohima under the focal theme, “Science, Technology and Innovation for Clean, Green and Healthy Nation”. Children from districts of the state will be participating in the program. For further information one may contact the state co-coordinator at 9774415175 and state academic co-coordinator at 9435745480. SW department to celebrate golden jubilee: Department of social welfare will be celebrating its 50th year under the theme “Uplift” on October 31 at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. Advisor social welfare and home guard and civil defense, Noke Wangnao, will grace the occasion as the guest of honour. Landowners Pattadars meeting: The Landowners Pattadars general secretary, K Thong has informed those whose lands are being occupied by the army in Dimapur, that they will hold a meeting on November 3, 1 pm at Nagaland Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. Registered members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail and submit relevant photocopy of documents to the office of DC Dimapur as directed, and also update their membership. MVC informs: Medziphema Village Council (MVC) has informed all landholders under

Naga Club 100th year preparations underway Correspondent

KO H I M A , O C T 2 9 (NPN): Hectic preparations are on for the commemoration of the 100th year of Naga Club to be held on October 31 under the theme “Celebrating the legacy”, organized by Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) at Naga Solidarity Park Kohima. United Nation’s consultant for peace building and dialogue Philippus Petrus Visser will grace the celebration as the honoured guest. On Monday, convenor organizing committee, Neingulo Krome, speaking to Nagaland Post, said that the preparations were in full swing where the celebration venue is being arranged for 4000-5000 persons. He said the Naga delegates from Myanmar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have been confirmed to attend the A medical team of Tuensang Battalion of Assam Rifles organized a lecture session on ‘World Polio Day’ at celebration besides delJakphang Village, Mon District on October 24. The importance of pulse polio drops and the responsibility of egates from various parts every parent towards ensuring periodic administration of these drops to their children were covered in the of Nagaland. lecture. (Assam Rifles)

State observes Vigilance Awareness Week

AAI, Airlines and other staff taking the integrity pledge at Dimapur Airport on October 29. Correspondent parency and accountability would be observed from in public life to pursue the October 29 to November KOHIMA, OCT 29 (NPN): vision of the Government 3. The CVC message stated In observance of Vigilance of India in making a New that corruption can be deAwareness Week (from India by 2022, the 75th fined as dishonest or unOctober 29 to November 3), anniversary of Indian In- ethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of Nagaland State organized dependence. Mor said observance authority, either to obtain a brief function under the theme “Eradicate Corrup- of Vigilance Awareness benefits for oneself or for tion-Build a New India”, at Week every year was part of some other person. It added that corrupCivil Secretariat conference a multi-pronged approach of the Commission where tion undermines political, hall on Monday. S e c r e t a r y H o m e a key strategy was to en- democratic, economic deRovilato Mor read out the courage stakeholders to velopment, the environcircular of Central Vigi- collectively participate in ment, and people’s health. lance Commission New the prevention of, and fight The message, therefore, against corruption and to said it was imperative that Delhi. He said the central vig- raise public awareness re- the public be sensitized and motivated towards efforts ilance commission, as the garding corruption. He said the Commis- to weed out corruption. apex integrity institution of the country, endeavours sion had decided that 2018 The message asserted that to promote integrity, trans- Vigilance Awareness Week e-governance and systemic K

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changes in procedures, minimal discretion, reduced public interface, technology based procurement and automation will go a long way in reducing corruption. Thereby it said the commission had been advising all organizations/ departments to identify and implement effective preventive measures to fight corruption and to enhance transparency and accountability in their functioning. The message appealed to all organizations to strive to eradicate corruption in their activities. An integrity pledge for citizens was taken by the attendees present at the function. DIPR adds: The Directorate of Information & Public Relations also observed the Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 at its conference hall on October 29. Officers and staff of the directorate also took the oath and signed the integrity pledge which was administered by additional director IPR, Z Tokishe Sema. The week was also marked at DC conference Hall, Phek on October 29. The program was chaired by Luchui Fithu, EAC

Phek, Hq who also delivered a short speech. Later Integrity Pledge was administered by the EAC to officers and staff of the district. Dimapur Air port: The week is also being celebrated at Dimapur Airport and on October 29 it started with the inauguration of and Integrity Club at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Project Sewak, Dimapur by Airport director, Mughavi Zhimo followed by administration of the pledge to students by the director and and Umesh Chandra, principal Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dimapur. According to a press release by the Airport director, the observance kickstarted with administration of the integrity pledge to the AAI, Airlines and other staff. A help desk has also been set up to enable citizen to take and e-pledge at the Airport. Altogether, 26 citizens took the e-pledge, and according to the release, prominent among them were K. Therie, president NPCC and Abhishek Singh, commissioner & secretary to the chief minister. The Airport authorities have also planned further activities for the weeklong event.

Medziphema town that registration of land before October 30 shall stand as null and void. MVC has extended the date of fresh land registration till November 16 and will be conducted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 3 pm till November 16. LHD emergency meeting: Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) executives along with officials of all frontal units, Lotha Eloe Ekhung Dimapur, Dimapur Lotha Students’ Union and Dimapur Lotha Youth Organization, has convened an emergency meeting for October 30, 3 pm at Lotha Hoho Ki. All members have been informed to attend the meeting. Winter spot painting competition: The Wotsa Fine Art and Institution Centre is organising a Winter Spot Painting Competition for students in collaboration with All Nagaland Fine Art Teachers’ Association (ANFATA) on November 9 at Hotel Saramati Dimapur. All the government schools within Dimapur district have been requested to send interested students along with their drawing teachers failing which the association will initiate stern action against defaulter schools. For more information one may contact the ANFATA president at 9383149438. NSCN (I-M) recovers: The Union Territory (UT) authority has recovered a three wheeler vehicle (Auto) bearing Chasis number 24MBVA02644 and Engine number MD2AA24ZZVA01587. NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has informed the rightful owner to come and claim the auto by producing proper documents at the UT office during office hours within a week from the date of publication of this news. The UT secretary may be contacted at 8014620571.

Assam Rifles apprehend one

DIMAPUR: Based on specific information received on October 25 regarding illegal arms being smuggled from Tuensang to Dimapur along NH-202 on a Night Super Bus, Zunheboto Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) in the general area Longkhim Town, Tuensang and apprehended an individual. A press release from Assam Rifles stated that the individual was identified as Deepak Rai, age 46

(R-L):The arrested individual. The seized weapons. years, son of Parat Rai, a resident of Karbi Anglong (Assam). Two 9 mm pistols with magazines (Japanese & Russian made) and one .32 pistol with magazine

were seized from him. The apprehended individual along with the seized items was handed over to Longkhim police station for further investigation.

Straightway Higher Secondary School (SHSS), Mokokchung celebrated Parents’ Day with Rev. Dr. Mar Pongener, principal Clark Theological College, as the guest of honour on October 27. He encouraged the parents to take sincere responsibilities and maintain tri-polar relationship among the parents, teachers and students for academic and over all achievement. (SHSS Mokokchung)

Agri Clinic & Business Centre inaugurated in Phek

Orenthung Lotha inaugurating the Agri-Clinic & Agri-Business Centre in Phek on October 27. DIMAPUR: Agri-Clinic & Agri-Business Centre under RKVY 2017-18, at district hospital road Phek, was inaugurated by deputy commissioner of Phek, Orenthung Lotha on October 27. A press release from AFA, DAO office Neilo Koza stated that the DC congratulated the proprietor, who after pursuing a master’s degree in Agricul-

ture, was keen to work for the farming community. He also urged the farming community of the district to avail of the services and make best use of them. The inaugural prog ra m wa s c ha ired by Rudupra Keyho, district agriculture officer (DAO) Phek. He highlighted the purposes of the Agri-Clinic & Agri-Business Centre for the farming commu-

nity and also thanked the director of Agriculture, Ikuto Zhimomi and Bendanglila, joint director & scheme in-charge, for allotting the said scheme for the district. A brief report on setting up the centre was presented by proprietor Vepoto Riga while Ngutsolo Therie, associate pastor of Phek Town Baptist Church pronounced the closing prayer. K

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Guwahati Some sun then turning cloudy 30 19 Imphal

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Resource persons from CIM with lecturers, administrators and principals of theological colleges, in Dimapur on October 29. (NP)

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): The Christian Institute of Management (CIM), in collaboration with the Board of Theological Education, Senate of Serampore College and Asia Theological Association (ATA), organized a one-day seminar on “Management Education in Theological Institution” at Hotel Acacia on Monday. In his keynote address, chartered accountant from

Chennai, John Ravindran impressed upon the lecturers, administrators and principals of various theological colleges from Dimapur, the importance of compliance with the country’s laws and ethical maintenance of accounts and records. John Ravindran cautioned that even though the Income Tax Act, 1961 had not been replaced with a new tax law, there were many changes in the Income Tax Act, including

sections of the laws that concern Churches and missions. He revealed that in earlier days, changes were made only in the budget sessions in the parliament, but currently changes are notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes and the government had brought penal clauses on: acceptance of anonymous donations (except for donations or offerings for religious purposes) which attracts a 30 percent tax,

Rio graces Mini Hornbill festival in Peren

(Inset) Neiphiu Rio speaking at the program. A cultural dance performance during the festival celebrations in Peren on October 29. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the Chega Gadi/ Lamsimngi Mini Hornbill Cum Naga King Chilly festival at DC Complex New District Head Quarter Peren on October 29. According to DIPR, while addressing the gathering, Rio said Peren district was named The Green

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District because it has the maximum forest and greenery coverage. He said that the people of the district had inherited rich culture and traditions and encouraged the people to preserve and to promote them. He also said he considers the Zeliang dance as one of the most progressive and best dance among cultural

performances. Rio was accompanied by deputy chief minister Y. Patton; Agriculture and Cooperation minister G. Kaito Aye; Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Parliamentary Affairs minister C.M. Chang; advisor for Law and Justice Dr. Longrineken; and advisor Horticulture, Mhathang Yanthan,

along with other senior government officials. The event host, Namri Nchang, advisor for Water Resources, also extended Chega Gadi/Lamsimngi greetings, with DC Peren, S. Tainiu chairing the function. Rio also inaugurated exhibition & sale stalls put up by various governmental departments and Self Help Groups. Earlier, traditional blessings were invoked by Itingtiebe, a welcome address was delivered by president Zeme Council (N), Dr. Tumda Newme. A special song was presented by Makuilongdi Khuan Choir. The highlight of day one included sounding of traditional tune by Ilungkum, and cultural extravaganza by Zeme Cultural Society Jalukie ‘B’, Tenyimi union Jalukie, dance troupe from Ahthibung, Tening, Nsong, New Jalukie and Samziuram.

amendment on objects of the organization, non-filing or delayed filing of income tax returns, tax accreted income when the object of the organization is mended or 12AA registration (tax exemption) is cancelled, or when a 12AA registered organization merges with a non-12AA organization, and business requirement for charitable organizations. Ravindran also spoke about a tweak in the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act 9 (FCRA), 2010 where FCRA registered organizations are now required to register with a website maintained by Niti Ayog, called ‘Darpan’ that acts as an interface between organizations and key government ministries or departments. Without Darpan registration, FCRA registered organizations will not be able to file their annual returns. Ravindran also stated that FCRA has been cancelling many ‘associations’ for not complying with it which included many Christian organizations. Ravindran fur ther touched upon a new law introduced by the government in the name of Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013

which requires board members of organizations and trustees of trusts receiving foreign contributions of 10 lakhs rupees or more, to declare their assets with the FCRA department which in turn publishes this information on its website. In conclusion, Ravindran urged the Christian leaders present to encourage local talents to take up chartered accountancy so as to assist and help NGOs and Churches in the state to avoid legal and managerial tangles. The other highlights of the program included a time of devotion by Rev. Dr. Hukato N. Shohe, welcome address and introduction of participants by Dr. Aby Alexander, and greetings by Rev. Dr. Nzan Odyuo. The post lunch session had presentations by Dr. Reji Samuel of CIM and Rev. Bobby Resu. The entire seminar was moderated by Dr. Reji Samuel, the keynote address was delivered by John Ravindran and the end discussion was moderated by Sebasthan Basumatary, of Eastern Bible College. The program ended with a benediction offered by Rev. Bonny Resu.

3 Livestock care seminar held in Chuchuyimlang DIMAPUR: A one-day seminar on recent farming practices in poultry and piggery was conducted at Chuchuyimlang village under the theme “One world one health’’ on October 19. A press release from convenor of the seminar on livestock farming, Bendang Jamir stated that the first resource person, Dr. Sentitula, divisional forest officer, Peren discussed in detail, scientific poultry farming and how poultry farming could achieve economic independence and sustainable development for farmers who farm in rural areas. The second resource person, Dr. Imtiwati, assistant professor of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinar y Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Peren, discussed recent farming practices in

regard to rearing of pigs by farmers. He emphasised on how Chuchuyimlang village could be the hub of commercially exporting pork throughout Nagaland state taking advantage of its strategic and natural topographic location in the state. Earlier, in the program invocation was offered by Chuchuyimlang Baptist Church pastor, T. Lima, and a welcome address was delivered by convenor Bendangonen Jamir, who emphasised on sustainable development of livestock as being the backbone for rural economy. He also highlighted the need to adopt scientific management practices by livestock farmers to achieve the full potential of their endeavour and to increase their output and income in a sustainable way.

Anti-tobacco drive planned for Kohima

DIMAPUR: DC, Kohima and chairman DLCC, Rajesh Soundararajan, has directed all the concerned Anti-Tobacco Squads, as decided during the District Level Co-ordination Committee (DLCC) meeting of District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) Kohima held on September 27, to carry out enforcement drives twice a month and submit their reports.

AR ex-servicemen rally in Tuensang

DIMAPUR: Tuensang Battalion (40 Assam Rifles) organised an exservicemen rally for Assam Rifles exservicemen, Veer Naris and widows in Tuensang on October 26. According to PRO HQ IGAR (North), 88 ex-servicemen of Assam Rifles, two Veer Naris and 25 widows of ESM and dependents residing in Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mokokc-

hung districts attended the event. The event was inaugurated by Brig S K Sheoran, SM, Cdr, 7 Sector Assam Rifles. Brig Sheoran assured those present that AR was always ready to assist them regarding any benefits or schemes. Representatives of ARESA and pension branch, HQ DGAR informed the audience about various benefits and welfare schemes

launched for them. Various grievances related to revision of pension and arrears of 7th CPC were noted for rectification. During the event one Gallantry Award winner and two Veer Naris were felicitated and other veterans in attendance were given caps and blankets as souvenirs. The rally also included a medical and dental camp.

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Shillong, Oct 29: Expressing concern over the bad health indicators of Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday called for joint efforts to improve the overall efficiency of service delivery in the health sector, especially in rural areas. “Health is an important sector and Meghalaya allocates 7 percent to the sector which is higher than the national average. But state’s health indicators is bad, be it IMR or MMR in Meghalaya is very much on the higher side and we need to bring it down,” Sangma said while addressing the 3rd North East Health Care Leadership Summit 2018 organized by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). The Chief Minister said that the government is taking new initiatives to address deficiencies in health sector such as nonavailability of doctors in

Community Health Centres and Public Health Centres. “There are many areas that the government needs to work on to improve our health care system. We need to increase the budget on the health sector. This year, we have increased it by 30 percent but it is not the amount that we give but how we utilised the money to improve our health infrastructure,” Sangma said. Lamenting that Meghalaya is yet to have a medical collage of its own, the Chief Minister, however, said that the government is working hard to get the medical college of its own in order to meet the professional manpower requirement in the health sector. Sangma also laid stress on the importance of realizing and recognizing the fact that while we talk about challenges and gaps, we should realise the potential of the available resources and maximize

its usage which is equally important for efficiency and effective delivery of health services. Terming the development of infrastructure and upgrade of human resource as the key element in ensuring better service delivery, the Chief Minister expressed optimism that the government would be able to initiate work on the two medical colleges as soon as possible. “On a regular basis we have been monitoring the implementation of the scheme through video conferencing with set goals and agenda. This has ensured that administration and other line departments are constantly engaged with the government to ensure efficient delivery of services to the people,” he said. Sangma said that the government was contemplating providing basic soft skills and technical training to ASHA workers and nurses to ease the burden on doctors.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

Mizoram refugees demand setting up of polling stations

One dies of H1NI virus in Meghalaya

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Shillong, Oct 29: A woman died in Meghalaya’s capital here due to swine flu, while another is still under observation, an official said on Monday. The 58-year-old woman, who tested positive for the flu following her return to Shillong after visiting her sons in Pune and Chennai, died on Sunday night at the Nazareth hospital, Health and Family Welfare Secretary, Pravin Bakshi said. Another woman, a resident of Mumbai, who was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus is still under close observation at the Nazareth hospital, he said. The Mumbaikar woman is in Shillong to attend a Catholic convention. Bakshi said that the government had sounded a health alert across the state to keep a close watch on the situation after the two women tested positive for swine flu. He said health officials have been directed to take preventive measures and provide proper treatment to patients.

Agartala/Aizawl, Oct 29 (IANS): The Reang tribals, sheltered in Tripura for over 20 years, have demanded the setting up of polling stations in refugee camps to cast their votes for the November 28 Mizoram Assembly polls, a refugee leader said on Monday. Over 35,000 Reang tribal refugees, comprising 5,907 families, fled from Mizoram and have been staying in Tripura’s Kanchanpur and Panisagar subdivisions since October 1997 following ethnic tension after a Mizo forest official was killed in the neighbouring state. Among the refugees, only a little over 11,000 immigrants are eligible to vote in next month’s elections to constitute a new Assembly in the Congress-ruled Mizoram. “Though the names of little over 11,000 refugees are enrolled in the electoral lists of Mizoram, but there are over 5,000 more people among the immigrants who have the eligibility to become voters but due to the negligence of the Mizoram administrations, their names

are yet to be enrolled in the electoral lists,” refugee leader Bruno Msha told IANS over phone from Kanchanpur. Msha, who is the General Secretary of the refugees’ apex body Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), said that the Election Commission and the Mizoram Election Department were yet to respond to their demand for setting up the polling stations. A senior official of the Mizoram election department said that the issue of setting up the polling stations was discussed when the full Election Commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat visited the state on October 16. “However, the Commission has not yet communicated its decision to us in this regard,” the official said. Meanwhile, leaders of various political parties including the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are visiting the seven refugee camps as part of their election campaign.

Dear little princess Vanya (Toshijungla), Your reign over the kingdom of our hearts has reached a full year.may your first year be the first of many more filled with just as much love and family. Happy birthday to our sweet baby girl. We couldn’t ask for a more precious gift! From ur loving family (mom&dad,grannys,aunts).. Dearest Jemica, Wishing you a very happy Birthday. May the good lord bless you with lots of love, happiness and prosperity... God bless you.. From love ones.. Good Morning Elomi (Vi Yim), Happy and Joyous Birthday to you, my beautiful. Many many happy returns of the day!! I am so blessed to have known and have you in this one life. Your birthday means so much to me like it is mine, for you’re my missing rib. May only our Father in heaven bless you in abundant measure. Happy Birthday once again, my love. With prayers and Love from, AJr Yim. Dearest Naro, Many Many happy returns of the Day my friend. I feel so lucky to have u as my FRIEND. I hope that ur Birthday is as special as you are & May all ur dreams come true. Happy BIRTHDAY. God Bless You abundantly. From ur Friend Mary.

Manipur CM launches helicopter service to Moreh, Tamenglong Correspondent

IMPHAL, OCT 29: Manipur chief minister, N. Biren Singh on Monday launched the ImphalMoreh, Imphal-Tamenglong helicopter services at Imphal International Airport. Jiribam district had already been connected by the helicopter-taxi service after the first ever such service was launched on September 19. The fare of both Imphal-Moreh and ImphalTamenglong helicopter-taxi service is Rs 2000 per trip

unlike that of Imphal-Jiribam which is Rs 3000. The baggage allowance is five kg for all services. The required fund for the helicopter services is being jointly borne by the Union ministry of home affairs and the state government at the ratio of 75:25. The helicopter service will operate daily except Sunday and public holidays. The chief minister officially inaugurated the second phase of the helicopterManipur CM N Biren Singh launching Imphal-Moreh and taxi and handed over the Imphal-Tamenglong helicopter-taxi service at Imphal ticket to the first passenger International Airport on Monday. of the heli-service.

Talking to media on the occasion, Singh said that introduction of helicopter services will enhance connectivity in the state thereby boosting the sense of belongingness and oneness amongst the people. Manipur is a state having many difficult terrains and it takes many hours even to reach district headquarters. However, people will now be able to reach district headquarters within minutes with the introduction of Manipur Heli-Service, the chief minister said. Stating that helicopter

services may be operational in many other routes wherever necessary including Ukhrul, Senapati and Churachandpur, the chief minister said that he had talked to the authority of Pawan Hans, the agency operating helicopter services in the state regarding the matter. Maintaining that the government was extremely concerned with the inconvenience faced by the people residing in interior areas at the time of medical emergency, Singh informed the media that Flying Doctors (air ambulance service) will also be launched shortly.

Bopanna sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati HC

FELICITATION The President, Wokha District Women Sports Association (WDWSA) on behalf of all the Office Bearers, Executive Members, Support Group and Well wishers extend our gratitude to the Collective Leadership of the NSCN/GPRN for elevating Shri. Joseph Patton from the Lotha Region to the post of full fledged Secretary in the Central Secretariat of the NSCN/GPRN. It is indeed fortunate for the Lothas in particular and the Nagas in general in entrusting such a dynamic young faithful leader to the echelon of the Central Secretariat. The WDWSA congratulates him and prays that the Almighty God grant him good health, sound mind with visionary wisdom in discharging his assigned duties. (Mrs. Nyanbeni A. Ezung) President, WDWSA, HQ. Wokha, Nagaland WC-269 AFFIDAVIT (DECLARATION)

Guwahati, Oct 29 (PTI): Justice Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna was sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court on Monday at Raj Bhawan here. Prior to his new appointment, Bopanna, 59, was a permanent judge of Karnataka High Court. Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi administered him the oath of office at a function in the presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the Darbar Hall of the Governor House. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Education Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya, judges of Gauhati High Court, members from the legal fraternity, Assam Chief Secretary Alok Kumar, Director General of Police Kuladhar Saikia and other senior officials of the state government. Born on May 20, 1959, Justice Bopanna enrolled as an advocate in 1984 and practised in civil, constitutional, company, service matters in the Karnataka High Court as well as other civil and labour courts, according to his profile on the high court website. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court in January 2006 and a permanent judge in March, 2007.

I, Smti. Khuvili Sumi, wife of Late Yeghozhe Sumi aged about 48 years, resident of Sukhalu Village, Zunheboto District, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my correct and official name is Khuvili Sumi. 3. That however in my State Bank of India Passbook bearing AC No 37196699747, my Succession Certificate bearing No. JUD-21/2017-18/7 and also in my Aadhaar Card bearing No 3435 4042 2659 my name has been entered and recorded as Khuvili Yeptho instead of Khuvili Sumi. 4. That the name Khuvili Sumi and Khuvili Yeptho refers to one and same person i.e., my self. 5. That the affidavit is made to declare that my correct and official name as Khuvili Sumi and the same shall be used for all official purposes, future references and correspondence. 6. That the affidavit shall also be used as a piece of evidence of the fact and prove as mentioned above and also to be used for any rectification, if arises in future, in regard to my name. Notary Public Regd. No. 5421/18, Dated : 23/10/18 DP-8133 Regd. No.2887/18

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I, Shri. KESHER BAHADUR PRADHAN, S/o Biram Bahadur Pradhan, R/o H/No. C 82, Block 03, Unity Village, Sugar Mill Area, Dimapur : Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India and resident of above mentioned address. 2. That my father's actual name is BIRAM BAHADUR PRADHAN as entered/ recorded in my Aadhar Card bearing No. 6747 3328 1310 and other official documents. 3. That my father's name has been erroneously entered/recorded as BHAKTA BAHADUR PRADHAN in my Pan Card bearing Regd. No. BTTPP9468G. 4. That the names BIRAM BAHADUR PRADHAN and BHAKTA BAHADUR PRADHAN is one and the same person. 5. That this affidavit is made for the purpose of declaring that the name BIRAM BAHADUR PRADHAN shall be used for all official correspondences.

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I, hereby verify that the contents made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and beliefs and nothing materials is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me. MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC DP-8126

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE TUENSANG NAGALAND.

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OBJECTION NOTICE

Whereas Smti. K. Kihola Yimchunger of Shiponger Village, District Tuensang has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/ transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late Husband Sajungmeren Aier, who expired on 12/10/2018. Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

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The Dimapur Yachem Students' Union with immense pride and honour, would like to express our profound gratitude and pleasure to convey, our heartiest congratulations to Shri. M. Shayung Phom on his new assignment as Deputy Commissioner of Longleng, Nagaland. We salute you for bringing laurels to our village and Phom in general. We anticipate that you will lead our people to the righteous path and live an exemplary life for the younger generation. We the DYSU wish you all the best and congratulate you for this achievement. May Almighty God bless you with good health and wisdom in all your future endeavours.

With immense pride and joy KWSK would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Shri. Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS Additional Secretary to Government of Nagaland, on his new assignment as the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur and also for being the First Person from Khezhakeno Village to be appointed to this prestigious post. The Society expresses its confidence in his diligence and wishes him all the success as he takes up this new responsibility. Terelhou Koza David Ngone President KWSK Asst. Gen. Secy., KWSK

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With outmost pride and honour, we the Longla Village Students’ Union convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for their great achievements. 1. Shri. Yanithung N Ngullie, S/o. Nyimtsemo Ngullie promoted to SDO (C) Anjangyang, Mon. 2. Shri. Orhyumomo Kikon, S/o. Lt. Orenthung Kikon, promoted to ADEO Longleng 3. Er. Rhonbemo Kikon, S/o. Lt. Lijamo Kikon, promoted to MTI under Police Commissioner, Dimapur. 4. Shri. B. Liben Ngullie, S/o. Benathung Ngullie qualified as CISF Sub-Inspector (Govt. of India) through SSC. The LVSU wishes and pray that the Almighty God grant them good health with visionary wisdom and success in their endeavours. E. Yanpothung Ngullie Zanbenthung Kikon President, LVSU Secretary, LVSU

(Victo Sema) Principal District & Session Judge Tuensang, Nagaland

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND O/O THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, WOKHA NAGALAND

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Dt, Wokha the 16th Oct 2018

No. Judl–47/2018-19/ Whereas Smti. Thungcholo Patton, wife of Late Shri. Chumlamo Lotha a permanent resident of Akuk Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Govt. pertaining to PPO No. PEN/COM/30518/NL/S/28495 and to close SBI AC No. 37994339888 in favour of her deceased father Late. Chumlamo Lotha who expired on 17/6/2018. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

GUWAHATI, OCT 29 ( Ag e n ci e s ) : I n d i a and Japan have agreed to deepen their engagement in the Northeast with envoys of the two nations on Monday exchanging notes concerning the provision of yen loan related to three projects in the region, including renovation of a hydel power station in Meghalaya, The Shillong Times reported. A press statement by the foreign affairs ministry on Monday said that Kenji Hiramatsu, ambassador of Japan to India, and Sujan R. Chinoy, ambassador of India to Japan, exchanged notes concerning the provision of yen loan related to seven projects (total loan provision of up to 316.458 billion yen), of which three are in the Northeast. The exchange of notes took place in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo following the Japan-India Summit meeting. Japan had agreed to provide loan of up to 5.497 billion yen to renovate a hydroelectric power sta-

tion to contribute to the promotion of renewable energy in Meghalaya under the “Project for Renovation and Modernization of Umiam-Umtru StageIII Hydroelectric Power Station”. This loan will help in carrying out renovation of two units of the UmiamUmtru stage-III hydroelectric power station in the river basin of the Umiam River and Umtru River. The project will contribute to industrial development and improvement of living standards in Meghalaya. The second loan up to 25.483 billion yen would be given to construct a bridge under the “North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase 3). The bridge will help connect Dhubri in Assam to Phulbari in Meghalaya (total length of approximately 20 kilometres). “It is expected that approximately 2.95 million people will use the bridge annually and the travel time will be reduced from approximately eight hours 13 minutes of the alternative route to approximately 23 minutes in

Hailakandi boat capsize: three still untraced

NPP to contest Mizoram polls, decide on seats soon

Hailakandi, Oct 29 (PTI): Search operation to trace the three persons who went missing in a country boat capsize in Hailakandi district on Sunday continued on Monday by SDRF personnel but did not bear any fruit, official sources said. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel resumed their search operation in the morning but strong undercurrent thwarted their efforts, the sources said. In-charge of Fire Service, Hailakandi, Albert L Khobung said that the divers could not dive deep but different techniques were being applied to trace the missing persons. The operation was, however, called off in the evening due to low visibility, Khobung said, adding, deep divers from Silchar have joined the SDRF on Monday. The missing persons have been identified as Sumit Parsi, 27, and his brother Ajay Parsi, 22, and Ramesh Parsi 38, the sources said.

Aizawl, Oct 29 (PTI): The National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday announced it would contest the elections to the 40member Mizoram legislative assembly scheduled to be held on November 28. The NPP has received 25 applications seeking party tickets. These are being scrutinised by the leadership, party convener Lianzuala told reporters. The number of seats the party would contest as well as the names of the nominees would be announced soon, he said. General secretar y from Nagaland and the party’s national observer for the Mizoram polls, Sasank Ghatraj, said though the NPP is a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), it has its own identity. “NEDA is not a political party, but a forum or a platform for nonCongress political parties in the region,” Ghatraj said, adding that the party is part of the coalition governments in Manipur,

the year 2030 (two years after the project is completed). Thus, the project will contribute to promotion of economic development in the region,” the statement said. Another loan of up to 12.287 billion yen under the “Project for Sustainable Catchment Forest Management in Tripura” would be sanctioned for tree plantation activities in Tripura, where there is advancing forest area reduction and deterioration of the residents’ living environment. The project aims at sustainable forest management, water and soil conservation activities and livelihood enhancement activities in Tripura. It is expected that the quality of the forest area will increase thorough the participation of approximately 23,000 residents and personnel from executing agency, and forestation on approximately 42,000 hectares. “Thus, this project will contribute to forest ecosystem improvement and livelihood enhancement for the local residents in Tripura,” the statement said.

Nagaland and Meghalaya, and so is the BJP. NPP national secretary and co-convener of the party in Mizoram, Lalrina, said there has been no pre-poll or postpoll alliance anywhere in the northeast and also in Mizoram. He said the main objective of the party was for significant representation of northeast tribals in Delhi. “We hope that we would be the voice and re presentative of the northeast in the national capital,” Lalrina said. The NPP was launched in Mizoram by its president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on September 29. The party was founded in 2013 by veteran parliamentarian PA Sangma following his ouster from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). On Sunday, Conrad Sangma had said that the party is likely to play a major role in Mizoram polls.

MSMEs not getting required investment: Meghalaya CM Shi l lo n g, O ct 2 9 (PTI): The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are not getting the required attention of investors, despite being the “real drivers of economy”, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said Monday. Speaking at a conclave here, Sangma said the MSME sector provides maximum employment and makes significant contributions towards the country’s growth. “There are six crore listed and unlisted units in the country, employing almost 11 crore people. They are the real drivers of economy. The sector gets an investment of USD 120 billion as against the requirement of around USD 320 billion,” he said. The chief minister contended that banks provide 85 per cent loans to the big enterprises, whereas just 15 per cent is allotted for the MSMEs. “Clearly, we see that the gap in terms of support

the MSMEs need and get. A lot of work needs to be done in this regard,” he asserted. Sangma also said that his government has adopted a policy of promoting ‘Make in Meghalaya’ to encourage the entrepreneurs of the state. “We have taken a decision that the Chief Minister’s Office and offices of the deputy commissioners will procure and promote products from entrepreneurs as part of our ‘Make in Meghalaya’ endeavour,” he stated. He highlighted the fact that the MDA government is pumping in Rs 70 crore for five years for the state’s jackfruit mission, the policy document for which was released earlier this year. “The state has around 1 million jackfruit trees and the industry is worth Rs 500 crore. The tourism department has been asked to write to hotels and restaurants to request them to include at least one jackfruit item in their menus,” he added.

Itanagar, Oct 29 (Agencies): In a bid to make Arunachal Pradesh a tourist friendly destination, the State’s police department is all set to launch its first unit of ‘Tourist Police’ on November 2, Northeast Now reported. “The unit which would be launched by Chief Minister Pema Khandu would provide tourist and visitors information on law, customs, culture and attractions in the local community,” DGP SBK Singh said. He added that a fourday workshop to train the police force has already started at the Police Training Centre in Banderdewa near here from Monday. Distinguished faculty members from Rajiv Gandhi University and officials and officers from the state’s tourism department are imparting training to the unit. DGP Singh said that during the workshop the participants would be sensitized about the issues and measures regarding visit of tourists covering various aspects like obtaining of inner line permits, medical assistance, transportation, accommodation, route direction, marketing, ticket availability, special permits concerning border areas, feasibility in respect of weather conditions etc. “Arunachal Pradesh is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India. There has been an exponential growth in tourist visits to the State and the same can be credited to its mesmerising scenery and abundant natural beauty. According the Tourist Police unit will ensure that the stay of the tourists is comfortable and hassle free,” Singh said.

DoNER minister lays STINER foundation stone

DoNER minister Jitendra Singh laying the foundation stone of the Science and Technology Intervention for Projects of the North East Region (STINER) centre at CSIR-NEIST in Jorhat on Monday. (Northeast Now) JORHAT, OCT 29 (AGENCIES): The foundation stone of the Science and Technology Intervention for Projects of the North East Region (STINER) Centre was laid by Union Minister of State for Department of North East Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh at the CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) in Jorhat on Monday, Northeast Now reported. The Union Minister also laid online the foundation of STINER nodal centre for Nagaland located at School for Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Medziphema, Nagaland. Once functional, STINER will be the central hub for all technologies produced by CSIR-NEIST to be spread to all the eight northeastern States which will be spokes to the central hub at NEIST. Singh announced that Rs 50 crore had already been sanctioned for the project. Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “stressing on the devel-

opment of the Northeast, as there had been lopsided growth of in this part of the country”. A galaxy of dignitaries had accompanied Singh including SN Pradhan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, R Muivah, Secretary, North East Council, Jorhat MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Samit Chattopadhyay, Director (Additional charge), NEIST from Kolkata, GN Quazi, chairman, Research Council, CSIR-NEIST, former NEIST Director D Ramaiah and Nagaland University Vice Chancellor Pardeshi Lal. Chattopadhyay in his address said that STINER, a DoNER initiative, would give them tremendous support and in turn the NEIST would give support to other

States of the Northeast. “STINER envisages training to farmers and training to other knowledge schools, this technology facility will develop technologies from NEIST to all other parts of the region,” he said. “The hub would include development of food processing and food testing, intervention and scale up of local technologies, implementation and technical support to other technical facilities in northeast, awareness and training, farmer and artisan-centric demonstration and incubation hub, all with the objective of better employment,” he further said. Chattopadhyay said that there were several govt departments which were

funding agencies like ICAR, DBT, DSP, ISRO, etc. with which they could tie up in future. “ We h ave a l r e a dy identified 32 agriculture technologies and there are others in energy, water, environment, etc. which can be worked out with other departments,” he said. He also said an MoU had already been signed with Nagaland University to work in 13 technologies for training and Incubation of entrepreneurs including distillation, ginger, cardamom, banana fibre and chilli drying. “A group will look into what is the most important technologies which can be develop and 23 technologies are coming up,” he further said.

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 324 Dimapur, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

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ndia’s premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reduced itself to a ridiculous level of public infighting and the best method used by the two opponents within the agency, is to form probe teams to raid the each other’s premises then file criminal charges. The CBI is under the home ministry but today, it is also well controlled by the all-powerful PMO. The other raiding agency that has also been heavily engaged to file criminal charges against opposition politicians is the Enforcement Directorate which is under the finance ministry but coordinates its “anti-corruption” activity with the PMO. The two agencies conduct raids on those whom the government wants to fix but the tragedy of it is that CBI is at war within itself and inadvertently openly exposing how it “fixes” those on its wanted list. The Enforcement Directorate is also no less with its raids conducted at premises of all those on its wanted list. The directions on where and against whom the raids are to be conducted, comes from those who call the shots at the helm of power. Most appropriately, these raids are being described as ‘midnight knocks’, a practice used by dictatorial regimes to hunt down and get known dissidents or critics at the most unexpected time. Both the CBI and ED have been busy during the past few years conducting their ‘midnight raids’. It is not only the central agencies that the government uses but also police of various states. The most notable of the raid raj today is the police raids on the homes and offices of lawyers, trade unionists, writers and rights activist and the subsequent arrest on the ground they are anti-national. This tactic has been used effectively in the past by dictatorial regimes, which equate criticism of the government with treason and use fear and anxiety to overwhelm the electorate. That is precisely what the present establishment in India is attempting to do. As the 2019 elections draw near, a new narrative is being fostered – of an enemy within who is not just against the government and its policies, but against the nation itself. This will continue to befall any known critic of the Modi government and that is why the overwhelming majority of the India media today, are playing very safe. The darkening skies can no longer be denied or wished away, nor is there any point making or dispelling comparisons with the Emergency. It is another story if the CBI has actually managed to significantly effect punishment, particularly political bigwigs and powerful bureaucrats. This is because it has been used for settling political scores. Unless the CBI is revamped and its powers and functioning made wholly independent of normal government control, it will hardly be able to net the big fishes. The CBI is normally manned by IPS officers deputed from states and it is time that something is done in order to ensure there is no external influence on the agency. There are several high profile cases where the CBI has been ‘investigating’ for decades with hardly any concrete conviction. The fight against corruption perhaps lay not in CBI raids but making the agency accountable to the supreme court and the President of India otherwise, to expect the CBI to combat corruption is like believing that a single bucket riddled with holes can fight a raging forest fire.

DailyDevotion Substitution He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. —2 Corinthians 5:21 The modern view of the death of Jesus is that He died for our sins out of sympathy for us. Yet the New Testament view is that He took our sin on Himself not because of sympathy, but because of His identification with us. He was “made…to be sin….” Our sins are removed because of the death of Jesus, and the only explanation for His death is His obedience to His Father, not His sympathy for us. We are acceptable to God not because we have obeyed, nor because we have promised to give up things, but because of the death of Christ, and for no other reason. We say that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fatherhood and the lovingkindness of God, but the New Testament says that He came to take “away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29). And the revealing of the fatherhood of God is only to those to whom Jesus has been introduced as Savior. In speaking to the world, Jesus Christ never referred to Himself as One who revealed the Father, but He spoke instead of being a stumbling block (see John 15:22-24). John 14:9, where Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father,” was spoken to His disciples. That Christ died for me, and therefore I am completely free from penalty, is never taught in the New Testament. What is taught in the New Testament is that “He died for all” (2 Corinthians 5:15)— not, “He died my death”— and that through identification with His death I can be freed from sin, and have His very righteousness imparted as a gift to me. The substitution which is taught in the New Testament is twofold— “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” The teaching is not Christ for me unless I am determined to have Christ formed in me (see Galatians 4:19).

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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. ~ Thomas Jefferson

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have just spent a week in monsoon washed Goa-without going to the beach. The reason for this sacrilege? Jellyfish. The Goa government has issued a warning to beachgoers that the beaches and coastal waters have swarms of live and dead jellyfish. These long tentacled gelatinous marine creatures are beautiful and deadly. There are over 1200 known varieties of Jellyfish. They range from tiny ones, that you can ingest while swimming, to 200 kilos. The Blue Bottle and Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish, currently invading Indian coasts, have nematocysts on their long tentacles (going upto 10 feet) – microscopic barbed stinging structures which can pierce human beings and inject venom. Dead jellyfish washed out onto the beach can do it as well, as nematocysts remain potent in moist conditions for months. The victim may experience skin irritation, muscle cramps, headache, nausea, diarrhoea, fever. In extreme cases acute pain, breathing difficulty, heart attacks and even death. One is more likely to die from a jellyfish sting than a shark attack. As the population of jellyfish spins out of control, beaches have become dangerous for humans. Every year, thousands of people are stung . The beaches of Mumbai, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were a problem in the monsoon. Now there are invasions throughout the year. A bloom of jellyfish has been reported off the Visakhapatnam coast for the first time. Australia and Southeast Asia have the dreaded box jellyfish, whose venom causes the heart to seize. In the Philippines 20-40 people die annually from box jellyfish stings. The Irukandji is the size of a sugar cube and its stinger leaves no trace. Ten minutes after contact, victims suffer excruciating lower back pain, to incessant vomiting, to constricted airways, brain clots and heart failure. “It’s difficult to know how many victims the Irukandji have claimed,” writes biologist Tim Flannery “many deaths have been put down to stroke, heart attack or drowning.” Some 150,000 people are now treated for jellyfish stings in the Mediterranean

each summer. Jellyfish don’t just sting, they have a huge economic and ecological impact. They are wreaking havoc all around the world by disrupting food chains, causing massive power plant outages, jeopardizing fisheries and tourism potential. Jellyfish eat plant plankton and ichthyoplankton – the eggs and larvae of fish – as well as young fish, reducing fish populations. They can eat 10 times their body weight daily. In the 1980s, a severe outbreak of comb Jellyfish, brought from America in the ballast water of foreign ships to the Black Sea, eliminated mackerel and anchovy fish, and collapsed the $350 million Black Sea fishing industry. The jellyfish preyed on anchovy fish eggs and larvae and consumed the same zooplankton that the anchovies ate. Soon the anchovy fishery crashed and the jellyfish bloomed. By 1993 it was 95 percent of the total biomass of the Black Sea. Jellyfish now swarm all over. Fishermen nets in India are clogged with jellyfish. Estuaries in Kerala are often choked with heavy swarms. Fishing vessels, operating in the near shore waters, net huge quantities. Nuclear and thermal power plants use coastal waters for cooling, and discharge the heated water back into the seas. This increases temperatures by 1 to 1.5°C and affects waters for hundreds of miles. Jellyfish increase in heated waters. The atomic power station at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu suffered reduced production efficiency due to swarms of jellyfish clogging the sea water intake piping. On occasion, the plant has even been forced to stop production entirely. Similar stories have been reported from power plants in the USA, Sweden, China and Japan where clogging has caused emergency situations at nuclear power plants and resulted in major power cuts and economic damage to cities. Nuclear plants in Japan are regularly shut down by jellyfish. In 1999 half of the Philippines lost power. The Persian Gulf systems of desalination power plant and liquid natural gas plant have been affected by blooms since 2000. Throngs of jellyfish have disrupted power generation everywhere from

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Jellyfish promote climate change Muscat to Maryland, from South Korea to Scotland. Jellyfish have been around for centuries. Why are we facing overpopulation now? I t i s e n t i r e ly o u r fault. The human race has created conditions leading to an explosion of jellyfish blooms around the world. The waste from farms and human settlements are thrown into waters that lead to the ocean. This leads to “eutrophication” (from the Greek eutrophos, “well-nourished”) – nitrates and phosphates from sewage and fertilizers cause plants, such as algae and phytoplankton, to flourish to such an extent that the whole surface of the dam/river/ocean is covered. This thick green algae at the surface blocks sunlight from reaching aquatic plants and marine creatures, killing them. Oxygen levels drop as the algae take oxygen from the water, causing the death of fish and molluscs. The water is acidified. This environment suits jellyfish who thrive. While killing larger fish, eutrophication supports the survival of plankton, larval sardines and other organisms, which the Jellyfish feed on. The increase in jellyfish population has been found to match the increase in the occurrence of algal blooms in the coastal waters. Eutrophication reduces water clarity and light penetration. This benefits jellyfish. Fish are visual feeders, while jellyfish are nonvisual; turbid water reduces feeding by fish, but doesn’t affect jellyfish. Jellyfish need very little oxygen to survive. So, as other animals dwindle, jellyfish colonies expand. Overfishing by humans has reached catastrophic levels and has led to a situation where most of the natural predators of jellyfish, like sea turtles, salmon, mackerel, blue fin tuna, pilot whale and albatross, have become scarce. Jellyfish are eaten by 120 species of fish and 30 marine animals, including mushroom corals . Unfortunately these fish are

commercially fished. Their competitors for plankton and small fish, such as billfish and dolphins, are also endangered. Sea turtles, particularly leatherbacks and loggerheads, are suffocating on plastic in the ocean. So jellyfish get a free run of the ocean and its small fish and larvae. Overfishing has also made enormous room for plankton to grow. Fish like anchovies, sardines and menhaden which are plankton eaters, are harvested for fish meal for aquaculture. Plankton is the jellyfish’s favourite food and now they have no competitor. By devouring huge quantities of plankton, jellyfish also deprive small fish species of food and they stop breeding. A particularly large Nomura’s jellyfish takes in enough seawater each day to fill a swimming pool, gobbling up any plankton it catches in the process. Jellyfish wreak havoc on the entire food chain. Without a curb on their population, growing hordes of jellyfish start eating the eggs of smaller fish, as well as their food supply. They then occupy the niche that was once filled by other species. In Namibia, catches of anchovy and sardines have reduced dramatically after 1988 and large populations of 2 jellyfishes now predominate. Aquaculture is increasing the number of jellyfish. The captive fish are free food; from giant shrimps, killed in India’s captive breeding stations, to salmon and trout in Scotland, Ireland and Norway. When additional feed is provided, eutrophication of the waters takes place. The aquaculture structures, like rafts, provide shade for polyps to grow. Studies show that jellyfish started increasing in the 1980s, but have increased far more dramatically in the last ten years. Human str uctures built in the oceans have provided jellyfish with ideal places to reproduce. Jellyfish polyps need a solid structure to stick to in order

to multiply, develop and ‘hatch’. They have a variety of options to choose from – embankments, granite seawalls, docks, artificial reefs, floating plastic waste, ships, offshore oil rigs. Even packets of cigarettes, plates and statues of religious idols serve as breading grounds for polyps to stick and grow. Jellyfish thrive on ecosystems in distress. Biologist Lisa-Ann Gershwin writes “As seas become stressed, the jellyfish are there, like an eagle to an injured lamb – more than just as symptom of weakness, more like the angel of death.” We need to urgently change the way we treat our oceans and the beings in it. First, eutrophication needs to be controlled by reducing the nutrients that we indiscriminately empty into the oceans. Waste needs to go through much more stringent treatment before it can be let out into the sea. We need to immediately stop overfishing. The huge trawlers, which amass tonnes of fish in one catch and throw away 90% of them as waste need, to be stopped completely. The government should introduce quotes to control the amount of fishing. This will increase the number of predators that feed on jellyfish. Our permanent interventions in the sea, such as ports, marinas, offshore rigs etc., need to be cleaned regularly so that jellyfish polyps cannot survive on them. In fact, this practice of building in the ocean itself should be discouraged. I know these solutions seem long term, but unfortunately they are the only ones available. In any case it may be too late and we can’t do much to stop jellyfish from taking over the oceans. From an evolutionary standpoint, Jellyfish are biologically primed to take over the sea. They reproduce on the sea floor, or any other hard surface, and breed in massive numbers (in thousands/day). These blooms are increasing in intensity, frequency, or duration, says Lucas Brotz, a jellyfish expert at the University of British Columbia. Brotz’s research of 45 marine ecosystems shows an increase of 62% in blooms since 1950. Will the oceans of the future soon be filled with jellyfish? They are

moving closer to becoming the dominant species in the seas, filling the niche of the disappearing fish. Global temperatures are expected to rise 0.2°C during the next 2 decades. Warming of the oceans will increase jellyfish populations. As the climate changes the ocean currents change and blooms will crop up in new locations. The current world human population is projected to increase 46% by 2050. Human influences and demands on the ocean will increase. Increased demands for energy will drive more dam and power plant construction, causing more sea warming in coastal waters. For example, China has 3 operative nuclear power stations and 4 are under construction. Increased fertilizer use, particularly in Asia, will cause eutrophication to double. Global aquaculture has doubled between 1997 and 2020, with especially large increases occurring in developing nations. More fishing, more coastal development. Therefore, more opportunities for jellyfish, who are skilled at surviving in warm, polluted and acidified waters. Our oceans’ ecosystem is almost at its end. A new ecological system is coming along, with jellyfish at the top of the food chain. Once this stabilizes, the removal of its dominance may prove difficult. Fish will almost disappear - even if we stop fishing . Jellyfish will prevent the recovery of overfished populations, by eating their larvae. Once jellyfish own the ocean, global warming will be even faster. Jellyfish promote climate change by releasing carbon-rich mucus and faecal matter. Marine bacteria uses this jellyfish to breed, which creates even more carbon dioxide and methane. “Climate change promotes jellyfish blooms, and jellyfish blooms promote climate change,” Gershwin, the author of “Stung”, explains, “and like all robust feedback loops, where it stops nobody knows.” You will soon be eating jellyfish curry instead of fish. Scientists from eight countries have begun a project called GoJelly to create jellyfish-based products - water filters, fish feed, face cream, fertilizers, food, salt , alcohol and jellyfish ethanol for cars. To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org

Post-mortem “To decide whether life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question of philosophy,” Albert Camus We are obsessed with what we don’t have. We fantasize about where we want to be, who we want to be with and how we would like to see ourselves, all while abandoning the moments, people and places of significance that take place in our lives. There is nothing wrong with wanting change; change is good and necessary, but it doesn’t happen overnight. It is a process, rather, which is accomplished over time with transition. The problem we often face with longing for a life different than the one we have is that we treat where we are and where we want to be like an on-and-off switch. We cut off the “now” and turn on the “will be.” Making goals and planning to change your scenery should be a process where priorities change and focus sharpens, not one where one life comes to a screeching halt for the other. We’ve all been guilty of taking mental vacations, and we’ve all jumped into the visual snapshot we’ve projected for ourselves. But often, when we pack our mental bags we leave behind our dormant body to go through the monotonous routine of life like a corpse. This shouldn’t be so. Surrendering the life you’re cur-

Life is worth living?

rently living is a dangerous thing. It’s a risky business that leaves us tirelessly running a race, chasing satisfaction on a treadmill, always wanting, but never having. When we make up in our minds that the present isn’t important, it becomes a habitual. The job won’t have enough benefits, one degree will suddenly turn into two and the dream house in California will soon enough become humdrum. If we can’t find happiness where we are, we won’t find it where we want to be. Accomplishments will no longer hold value due to the next goal that’s pending. Never become so caught up in where you are going that you fail to appreciate where you are. Every day deservers our acknowledgement and should be taken full advantage of. No matter the condition our lives are currently in, we should understand our purpose in every stage of our lives. There is a reason why we are where we are and ignoring that reason often leads to ignoring the opportunities that lay right in front of us. A large part of appreciating where you are understands that everything is temporary. Who you’re with, where you are, the memories, routine, people and laughs that you enjoy are all momentary. To ditch or discount the life you’re in the middle of living would be foolish because time is fleeting. One day, you may look back to

see the grass isn’t always as green as advertised. Our ambitions are important. We should always move forward, progressing toward the dreams that are embedded in the fabric of who we are. An important lesson, however, is appreciating the road toward these dreams and ambitions. Loving the struggle, embracing what it takes, understanding your sacrifices and acknowledging those who helped you along the way are all part of the process that will allow us to be better individuals. When we understand the beauty in today and embrace all it has to offer, we will learn how to appreciate the goodness we receive. Life is monotonous if it has no goal or purpose. When we do not know why we are here or where we are going, then life is full of frustrations and unhappiness. When there is no goal or overall purpose, people generally concentrate on motion. Instead of working toward an ideal, they keep changing the ideal and calling it “progress”. Nearly all people desire progress. Nearly all people fear falling short of their own and others’ expectations. Nearly all people struggle to make their aspirations a reality because of fear, lack of motivation, or a simple lack of understanding on how to realize them. At least one of those handicaps to progress can be surpassed. Knowing the

requirements for goals that help progress-seekers achieve can make the fear or the lack of motivation small or non-existent in the face of hope and triumph. Progress, goal completion, and success are ambiguous terms, but each of us knows how to get specific on the things we’d like to improve. It’s applying the specifics, the motivation to change, and dedication to the process that will lead to a resounding, joyful success. Conclusion: Believe it or not, your life is freaking amazing. Instead of focusing on little things make you upset, and at the end of the day don’t matter, focus on the great things about your life. Think about all the times you’ve laughed and smiled and been happy. Guaranteed too many times to even think or count.

Don’t let a little thing make you feel as if your life isn’t worth it. The good times are too good to focus on the bad. Life is full of romance and thrill when it has one overall purpose, namely, to be one with a Life that is personal enough to be a Father; one with Truth that is Personal enough to be the Wisdom from whence come all Art and Science; and one that is Personal enough to be a Love that is a “Passionless Passion, a wild Tranquility”. “Life is Worth Living when we live each day to become closer to God. When you have said your prayers, offered your actions in union with God, continue to enjoy……” Fulton J. Sheen Rev. Fr. C. Joseph, Counsellor-St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama

Reader’s Post

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Rectify the problem

As a concerned parent, I am praying that power situation in Dimapur will improve by November as children’s examinations will start around that month. The power fluctuation is such that sometimes there is hardly light for five minutes and then kaput. Let us hope that this problem is rectified soon. Merenla Imsong, Dimapur

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J&K is on fire because of Modi: Rahul Ujjain (MP), Oct 29 (PTI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made “mistakes” on Jammu and Kashmir, as a result of which the state is “on fire”. Addressing a public meeting here in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi also alleged that the ‘One-Rank, One-Pension’ (OROP) scheme has not been implemented so far and the prime minister was speaking “lies” on the issue. He said a couple of days back, a delegation of ex-servicemen met him and said they had trusted Modi over OROP but were “disappointed” now. The prime minister “claims that OROP has been implemented. He speaks lies. OROP has not been implemented so far. Modi ji claims but exservicemen said it was not executed,” the Congress leader said. Referring to Jammu and Kashmir, he said the state is “on fire” right now,

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apparently referring to the latest killings in the state by the terrorists. The Modi government “opened the doors of J&K for terrorists. No politician was martyred in J&K but army men are laying their lives there because of Narendra Modi’s mistakes,” Gandhi said. “The prime minister talks about surgical strike, army, navy but doesn’t talk about army men. He makes claims. At least, tell us what you did about those who carried out the surgical strike (of September 2016),” he said. Taking a jibe at Modi for his remark that “selling of pakoda is

also a job”, Gandhi said, “If you fry pakodas, then BJP will take away the money of the oil. Moreover, it will eat fried pakodas.” He also alleged that Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had allowed indebted liquor baron Vijay Mallya escape from the country. “Mallya had a meeting for 40 minutes with Arun Jaitley before leaving the country. FM has the government agencies under him and he could have informed him,” Gandhi said. Jaitley has already rubbished the allegations. Continuing his tirade against the prime minister, Gandhi accused him of allowing Mallya as well as businessmen Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi flee with the “country’s money”. He was referring to the PNB banking fraud allegedly involving Nirav Modi, his uncle Mehul Choksi and some others. Turning to the issues related to Madhya Pradesh where the Congress is seeking to wrest power, Gandhi alleged that the BJP

government, in the last 15 years, has done nothing for the people and indulged in “massive corruption” like Vyapam and e-tendering scam among others. He said the state government has spent Rs 400 crore to clean Kshipra river, but nothing happened. To justify his point, Gandhi displayed to the gathering a bottle containing dirty water, which he said had been collected from the holy river. Referring to the closed textile mills in Ujjain, he said even Bangladesh has surpassed India in the textile sector. He promised that if the Congress comes to power in the state, these mills will be revived for providing employment to the local youth. Earlier, addressing the gathering, State Congress Campaign Committee chief Jyotiradittya Scindia alleged rampant corruption by the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of the state in organising the Simhastha Kumbh in 2016 at Ujjain.

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Special ward set up in Ahmedabad for Zika patients

Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (PTI): A special ward with 12 beds has been set up at the V S Hospital here to treat Zika virus-affected patients after the first case of the mosquito-borne disease this year in Gujarat was detected, an official said Monday. In 2017, three Zika cases were reported in Ahmedabad. “We have set up a special ward with 12 beds to treat the patients hit by the Zika virus infection. Patients from any part of the state will be treated here. “However, no patient has been admitted at present (in the ward),” said Bhavin Solanki, the Medical Officer of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which runs the hospital. An outbreak of the Zika virus was reported in neighbouring Rajasthan earlier this month. On October 26, the authorities had said a woman admitted to a civil hospital here had tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease.

93% children breathe toxic air globally: WHO

Every child should be able to breathe clean air so they can grow and fulfil their full potential, said WHO official. (File)

amines the heavy toll of the health of the world’s both ambient (outside) and children, particularly in household air pollution on low and middle-income

Jammu Oct 29 (Agencies): The Indian Army pounded the administrative headquarters of the Pakistani military across the Line of Control in retaliation to the recent shelling in Poonch and Jhallas, security officials said on Monday. The Army firing targeted the Khuiratta and Samani areas of Pakistanoccupied Kashmir (PoK). The Pakistani army had shelled the brigade headquarters and other Indian military formations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on October 23. “In response to Pakistani army’s firing of stray shells on Poonch and Jhallas on October 23, 2018, the Indian Army has sent a strong signal by firing at Pakistani army admin-

istrative headquarters... and the residents of border villages also reported that they could see smoke emanating,” the officials said. Following the shelling in Poonch, the Indian Army has in its “strong signal” to Pakistan, fired on its army administrative headquarters in PoK, they said. Quoting information received from across the border, the officials claimed that several photographs “stood testimony” to the reports of border villagers that they had seen smoke emanating from the Pakistani headquarters after the Indian military’s retaliatory action. They said the Indian Army has exercised maximum restraint, despite continuous provocation by the Pakistani army.

than two million deaths occur in India prematurely every year, accounting for 25 per cent of the global deaths due to poor air quality. The air pollution related mortality and disease burden India faces is also the highest in the world. More than two million deaths occur in India prematurely every year, accounting for 25 per cent of the global deaths due to poor air quality. Environmental group Climate Trends, based here, says most Indian cities, unlike New Delhi, do not have an emergency response plan to tackle air pollution.

Asthana. In a dramatic postmidnight action, the government on October 24 divested CBI chief Alok Verma of his charge and made Joint Director M. Nageshwar Rao the interim director. Asthana was also divested of all his supervisory responsibilities. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet Rakesh Asthana (File) (ACC) took the decision Asthana. Meat exporter after Verma and Asthana Moin Qureshi, who is fac- accused each other of taking multiple cases of money ing bribes. laundering and corruption, Complainant moves SC had paid a bribe to get a seeking protection case against him settled, Hyderabad-based busithe agency said. According to the CBI, nessman Sathish Babu Sana, Kumar fabricated the state- whose bribery complaint ment of Sana Sathish, a against CBI Special Direcwitness in the Qureshi case, tor Rakesh Asthana led to showing he recorded the filing of an FIR against him statement on September 26 by his department, on Monin Delhi. However, investi- day moved the Supreme gation revealed that Sana Court seeking protection was not in Delhi on that during the pendency of inday. He was in Hyderabad quiry by the central agency. and joined the investigation Sana approached the court as the Central Bureau of only on October 1. Kumar’s arrest came a Investigation (CBI) had day after the CBI registered earlier sent summons askan FIR against Asthana, ing him to appear before it Kumar and two others. The on Monday evening. Sana’s lawyer urged CBI has alleged that bribes were taken at least five Chief Justice Ranjan Gotimes between December goi to grant him an urgent hearing, saying he fears 2017 and October 2018. Asthana, a 1984-batch “what will happen” if the Indian Police Service of- CBI is allowed to question ficer of the Gujarat cadre, him, and sought protecis accused of accepting a tion during the pendency bribe of Rs 2 crore from of inquiry and a stay on a businessman who was the summon. He sought being investigated in the a court direction that his Qureshi case in order to statements be recorded “wreck” the investigation. only under the supervision The case was being exam- of retired judge, Justice ined by a special investiga- A.K. Patnaik, appointed by tion team (SIT) headed by the apex court.

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countries. The report is being launched on the eve of WHO’s first ever Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health. It reveals when pregnant women are exposed to polluted air, they are more likely to give birth prematurely, and have small, low birth-weight children. Alarmingly, 14 out of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India. WHO Global Ambient Air Quality Database (update 2018), released in May, says the air pollution related mortality and disease burden India faces is also the highest in the world. More

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS): The Delhi High Court on Monday slammed the Central Bureau of Investigation for failing to file a reply on its Special Director Rakesh Asthana’s plea seeking quashing of an FIR against him. Justice Najmi Waziri extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Asthana till November 1 and said that the October 23 order to maintain status quo in the case will be continued till the next date fixed for hearing. The court’s direction came on Asthana’s plea seeking extension of the status quo order and to issue direction to CBI not to take coercive steps against Asthana. The court pulled up the CBI for not filing responses on Asthana and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Devender Kumar’s pleas seeking quashing of FIRs. Seeking more time to file its response, the CBI told the court that the team probing the case against Asthana had been changed. The court said: “Has the institution come to a standstill? You (CBI) will file reply on or before October 31 otherwise your officers will be called.” The court was hearing pleas from Asthana and Kumar, who said that cases were registered against them in an illegal manner with a mala fide intention. Kumar was arrested last week for fabricating documents in the bribery allegations case against

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New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS): Every day, around 93 per cent of the children globally under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. Tragically, many of them die. A new study by the WHO estimates that 600,000 children died from acute lower respiratory infections caused by dirty air in 2016. The report, “Air pollution and child health: Prescribing clean air”, ex-

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tral bank’s independence would sooner or later incur the wrath of the financial markets. Delivering the A D Shroff Memorial Lecture on October 27, Acharya had said, “What matters is the effective independence with which these powers (vested in the Acts governing the RBI or any central bank) can be exercised in practice.”

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the government must desist. Let the two talk and sort out the issues instead of the government trying to ride roughshod over the RBI, what they are trying at the expense of the nation”. Pitching for “effective independence”, RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya said governments that do not respect cen-

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Ko l k ata , O c t 2 9 (PTI): All India Reserve Bank Employees Association (AIRBEA) Monday expressed concern over the recent statements made by deputy governor Viral Acharya and sought autonomy of the apex bank. The association said in a statement on Monday that “Undermining the country’s central bank was a recipe for disaster which

for the financial year ended March 2018. While this was lower than the previous year’s Rs 1,640.2 crore. The combined loss of the two Flipkart entities Flipkart India and Flipkart Internet - was well over Rs 3,200 crore in FY2017-18. Flipkar t’s holding company is registered in Singapore. It operates different entities for various functions, and provides e-commerce and support services through Flipkart Internet. The revenue of Flipkart Internet is mainly generated from services like collection, marketplace, storage and logistics. Flipkart and its rival Amazon have been pumping in millions of dollars towards promotions, building infrastructure and logistics as they woo customers to shop online.

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product and services. The centre was set up to help SMEs in India with technological solutions that can be optimally adopted to enhance overall competitiveness. According to the statement, there will be on-ground training around the country to explain the features and best practices on the WhatsApp Business app that was launched in January this year. Over three million people are already using the WhatsApp Business app globally. “...business owners located in the hinterland will have the opportunity to attend training webinars to help them grow and expand their businesses. The training material will be available on the CII SME website,” it added. Ben Supple, Public Policy Manager at WhatsApp, said small businesses need to meet their customers where they are.

the banks have still not been able to resolve the issues. But the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has helped the banks and at least now there is a solution available,” he said. Kumar added that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has come as a “very good tool” in the hands of the banks and the financial creditors. On the value of the rupee, which had this month fell below the 74 level compared to the dollar, Kumar said, “If the oil prices are stabilized, the exchange will also stabilize…Domestic inflation is not as much a cause of worry because it is very much well within the target that the Reserve Bank of India has set.”

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New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): WhatsApp on Monday said it has partnered with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to train small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs on using the messaging platform to connect with customers and growing their businesses. WhatsApp and CII will work to enhance business communication for Indian SMEs through CII’s SME Technology Facilitation Centre that was set up in November 2016, a statement said. WhatsApp and CII will also develop informative content to be distributed among entrepreneurs both in physical and digital formats, it added. Neerja Bhattia, Executive Director at CII, said the centre provides an opportunity to its technology partners to expand their market and reach out to SMEs spread through out the country with their

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Mumbai, Oct 29 (PTI): Flipkart India, the B2B arm of the e-commerce major Flipkart, has registered a manifold jump in losses at Rs 2,063.8 crore during 2017-18 compared to the previous fiscal as the Walmart-backed company fights a bruising battle against rival Amazon. The company’s total loss stood at Rs 245.04 crore in 201617. Its revenue from operations, however, saw a 40.4 per cent jump to Rs 21,438.65 crore in FY201718 from Rs 15,264.42 crore in the previous fiscal, as per regulatory documents filed with the corporate affairs ministry. Flipkart India’s employee benefit expenses grew to Rs 331.54 crore in the said fiscal from Rs 166.66 crore in 2016-17, the documents provided by business intelligence platform Tofler showed. Flipkart’s e-commerce business Flipkart Internet also posted a consolidate loss of Rs 1,160.6 crore

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government keep India’s $56 billion trade deficit with China in check. The current-account deficit is already at the highest level in five years, with the government raising tariffs on imports of items ranging from air-conditioners to communication gear in a bid to curb the shortfall and stabilize the rupee. For China, the move would help broaden the yuan’s influence and improve liquidity overseas. The option of invoicing half of trade between the so-called BRICS nations -Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- in yuan had already been discussed by the group. Bank of China Ltd. started a yuan clearing and settlement service in Pakistan in May, and similar yuan hubs have been set up in Russia and Canada to allow traders to settle transactions. A similar system could be considered in India, the people said.

New York, Oct 29 (PTI): Indian banks are now “on top of the situation” on the problem of the non-performing assets (NPA), State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar said. Kumar said that going by the initial results that have started coming in September, it seems that many banks are returning to profit. Elaborating further on the issue of NPAs, Kumar said last year the system was struggling with higher and elevated NPAs and largely it was the steel and power sectors that got impacted the most. “The major challenge which the banks - public sector more and some of the private sector banks (in India) - they have been facing is the asset quality challenge. For the last three years, it has been going on but as of now we are now on top of the situation on the NPA problem,” Kumar told PTI in an interview here. “In the power sector,

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pay for escalating oil import costs in the face of higher crude prices and the rupee’s slump to a record low. Oil is India’s biggest import item and the government estimates it will pay a record $125 billion, or 8.8 trillion rupees, for crude imports this fiscal year, the highest in rupee terms since 2001. A small but viable and ring-fenced basket of commodities is being considered for rupee-yuan trade, according to the person. Allowing direct convertibility can help cut currency risks for Indian traders, the person said. India’s Commerce ministry spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to two phone calls to her mobile phone. China’s Ministry of Commerce and the central bank didn’t immediately respond to separates faxes seeking comments. Limiting the basket to a few items will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s

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New Delhi, Oct 29 (Agencies): India is considering allowing some imports from China to be settled in yuan, people familiar with the proposal said, as the South Asian nation moves to limit its currency’s loss against the dollar. The plan would enable direct convertibility between the rupee and yuan and will help cut transaction and hedging costs, the people said, asking not to be identified citing rules. The proposal would allow Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, oilseeds and sugar to China to be settled in rupee, while keeping out trade in high volume products such as electronics, they said. India-China trade is mainly settled in U.S. dollars since currencies between the two nations aren’t directly convertible. By allowing Indian importers to pay for Chinese goods in yuan, the South Asian nation would be able to save on dollars to

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Colombo, Oct 29 (Agencies/PTI): Ousted Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday demanded parliament be allowed to choose between the two rivals to run the country’s government amid warnings that the constitutional crisis could become a “bloodbath”, AFP reported. With tensions already heightened by the killing of one activist, the United States added to international pressure on President Maithripala Sirisena to annul his suspension of parliament to end the power struggle. Wickremesinghe remained defiant at the prime minister’s residence which he has not left since being sacked on Friday, when Sirisena called in former strongman Mahinda Rajapakse to take over the government. Rajapakse started his rival duties in a low key ceremony and his aides said he could name some ministers later Monday. “At the moment there is a vacuum, no one is in full charge of the country,” Wickremesinghe told reporters at the residence, which is surrounded by over 1,000 of his supporters and chanting Buddhist monks. He insisted that the legislature had judicial pow-

(L) Sri Lanka’s sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe, arrives for a media briefing. (R) Newly appointed PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, prays during the duties assuming ceremony in Colombo, Monday. (AP/PTI)

ers to resolve the crisis and said his dismissal was illegal. “That is why we want parliament summoned immediately to decide who enjoys the majority. I am still the prime minister who commands that majority.” Sirisena followed up the sacking of his former ally by swearing in Rajapakse and suspending parliament, where Wickremesinghe’s party is the biggest party, until November 16. - ‘Bloodbath’ Parliament speaker Karu Jayasuriya -- who refused to endorse Sirisena’s shock dismissal of Wickremesinghe on Sunday -also added to the warnings. “We should settle this

through parliament, but if we take it out to the streets, there will be a huge bloodbath,” said Jayasuriya, who is a member of Wickremesinghe’s party but whose post is officially neutral. The speaker said he had urged Sirisena to let Wickremesinghe prove he has a majority on the floor of the House. He did not say if the president had responded. However, he said there were disturbing reports of people loyal to Rajapakse storming state media institutions, intimidating editorial staff and also disrupting legitimate work of government ministries. “Internationally, our image has suffered hugely

as a result of this crisis,” Jayasuriya said after meeting with the country’s influential Buddhist clergy in the central pilgrim town of Kandy. The power struggle has caused international concern and the United States urged Sirisena to “immediately reconvene parliament” to let lawmakers decide between Wickremesinghe and Rajapakse. India has made a similar call. - National peril Rajapakse, who is seen as being closer to China than Wickremesinghe, said he was given the job because his predecessor’s party “engaged in a quest to sell off valuable state assets and enterprises to foreign companies”. “I was aware that at this moment of national peril, the people expected our leadership and protection,” Rajapakse said Monday in his first statement since his controversial elevation. “Hence, I accepted the invitation.” Rajapakse leaned heavily on China for political support and took loans to build infrastructure which the new government described as white elephants. His reliance on Beijing angered India, who Rajapakse blamed for his defeat in the last presi-

dential polls. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Beijing was closely following the situation but believed Sri Lanka had “enough wisdom” to resolve it internally. Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga was arrested Monday a day after a man was killed when bodyguards opened fire to rescue him from a group loyal to Sirisena. Ranatunga, captain of Sri Lanka’s 1996 cricket World Cup winning side and Wickremesinghe ally, was taken in after trade unions accused him of ordering the shooting. The police officer who opened fire was arrested Sunday.

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For mer Sri Lanka strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday assumed charge as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister after the surprise sacking of his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe by President Maithripala Sirisena, which took Sri Lanka into an unprecedented political crisis. Mr Rajapaksa assumed duties in the prime minister’s secretariat which was not used by Mr Wickremesinghe, officials from his Sri Lanka People’s Party (SLPP) said.

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All 189 on board crashed Indonesian jet feared dead J a k a rt a , Oc t 2 9 (Agencies): All 189 passengers and crew aboard a crashed Indonesian Lion Air jet were likely killed in the accident, rescue officials said Monday, as they announced they had found human remains and would continue the grim search through the night, AFP reported. The Boeing-737 MAX, which went into service just months ago, vanished from radar 13 minutes after taking off from Jakarta, plunging into the Java Sea moments after it had asked to return to the Indonesian capital. Websites that display flight data showed the plane speeding up as it suddenly lost altitude in the minutes before it disappeared, with authorities saying witnesses saw the jet plunge into the water. “My prediction is that nobody survived because the victims that we found, their bodies were no longer intact and it’s been hours so it is likely 189 people have died,” search and rescue agency operational director Bambang Suryo Aji told reporters. Some 40 divers are part of about 150 personnel at the scene, authorities said, with the plane wreckage

Bangladesh court sentences Khaleda Zia to 7 years in jail

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With immense pleasure and honour, we the Liangmai Students' Union, Nagaland convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals and their parents for the great achievement in the recently declared NPSC Exam, 2018. 1. Mr. Moses Newmai, S/o Mr. N. Human Newmai, from Ntuma Village, for securing the post of Research Assistant. 2. Miss Widinthuiliu, D/o Namhutkia Nchang, from Nchangram Village, for securing the post of Junior Divisional Assistant, JDA. The Union further extends our best wishes for you future endeavours and to continue uplifting the name of our community. Pekikhengpi Namdou President, LSUN

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litical affairs secretary Harris Chowdhury, his former aide Ziaul Islam Munna and former Dhaka Mayor Sadeque Hossain Khoka’s personal secretary Monirul Islam Khan were the three others convicted in the case. Public Prosecutor Mosharraf Hossain Kajol said that Khaleda and the other convicts were also

fined 1 million taka (about $11,904) each, in default of which they will have to remain six months more in jail. He said this was the highest punishment under the existing law. Judge Akhtaruzzaman of the Special Judge’s Court delivered the verdict hours after the country’s Supreme Court had re-

jected Khaleda’s leaveto-appeal petition that challenged a High Court judgment that allowed the special court to proceed with the hearing in her absence. Khaleda, 73, has been skipping hearings in the case citing ill health. The Supreme Court verdict, however, had cleared the way for trial in the case.

en route to Pangkal Pinang city, a jumping off point for beach-and-sun seeking tourists on nearby Belitung island, when it dropped out of contact around 6.30 am (2330 GMT). One Italian national was aboard the plane which was flown by an Indian pilot, the transportation ministry said. Images filmed at Pangkal Pinang’s main airport showed families of passengers crying and hugging each other, with some calling out to god. “This mor ning he called asking about our youngest son,” said a sobbing Ermayati, referring to her 45-year-old husband Muhammed Syafii, who was on board.

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Pertaining to a press statement that was published in Nagaland Post stating that the National People's Party of 43 Tapi A/C under Mon district has been dissolved to merge with NDPP. The NPP Nagaland State would like to clarify that no district formation has been done under the said district since the inception of the party in Nagaland. Therefore, the case of dissolving the district party does not arise. This is a pure case of defamation and the state team will take its legal course of action after thorough investigation. The state team would also like to request the public and the responsible media houses not to succumb to the rumors done by some unknown person merely on the basis of their personal interest. Ricky Ozukum - State IPR Secretary NPP Nagaland 9402696734 DP-8149

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We the Chang Students’ Union Kohima conveys our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to our community by their outstanding achievement in the recently declared NPSC Exam. 1. I. Yentinoungbou (EAC) Extra Assistant Commissioner 2. Sao Chingmak (DSP) Deputy Superintendent of Police 3. Hauhjam Hopong I Chang Inspector of Taxes 4. T. Changchingkmak Assistant Jailor 5. Kaimang Cholen Secretariat Assistant President Gen. Secy DOLIMMONGBA A CHANG SANGLA CHANG

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Berlin, Oct 29 (IANS): German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will give up leadership of her centre-right Christian Democrat Union (CDU) party after 18 years in the post, the media reported on Monday. Her decision came after both parties under her ruling coalition -- the CDU and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) -- suffered heavy losses in a regional election over the weekend, CNN reported on Monday. Merkel announced during a meeting with officials that she will not seek to run for re-election at the party’s convention in December. But she said she wanted to remain as Chancellor, a position she has held since 2005, CNN affiliate RTL reported, citing party sources. This announcement was in contrast to Merkel’s previous position, in which she linked the party leadership role to the chancellorship, meaning that she would only remain Chancellor if she was party leader. In the weekend election held in Hesse state, while the CDU remained the largest party, results were down 10 per cent from the previous election.

nounced at the temporary court premises set up at the old central prison in the capital, bdnews24.com reported. The case was filed against Khaleda by the

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Anti-Corruption Commission eight years ago. Defence lawyers boycotted the trial. Following the verdict, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced nationwide protests on Tuesday. The final trial proceedings in the case went ahead in the absence of Khaleda, who is serving time in jail in another corruption case, after the prison authorities repeatedly failed to bring her to court. Khaleda’s former po-

some 30 to 40 metres deep in the water. Earlier, video footage apparently filmed at the scene of the crash showed a slick of fuel on the surface of the water and pictures showed what appeared to be an emergency slide and bits of wreckage bearing Lion Air’s logo. The carrier acknowledged that the jet had previously been grounded for unspecified repairs. “It’s a really mystery what could have happened,” said Greg Waldron, Asia managing editor of industry publication Flightglobal. “Hopefully they will be able to locate the (cockpit) voice data recorders.” The plane had been

3rd KING'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Organized by : King's Welfare Society Venue : Govt. College Ground, Dimapur Date : 22nd to 24th Nov. 2018

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FELICITATION The Yimchungrü Gazetted Officers' Association extends our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the community in the recently declared NPSC examination. 1. Lunso for securing the post of DSP 2. Akam P. for securing the post of Asst. Research Officer 3. T. Jongsen for securing the post of Sectt. Assistant 4. Rikum S. for securing the post of Junior Divisional Accountant The Association takes immense pride in your achievement and wishes you all a successful life ahead. Er. Muleki Dr Punsokiu Gen. Secy. President

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Dhaka, Oct 29 (IANS): A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister and leader of opposition Khaleda Zia to seven years in jail in a corruption case. The court found Khaleda, the chief of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and three others guilty of using their political clout to raise funds of around 31.5 million taka ($375,000) from unknown sources for the Zia Charitable Trust. The verdict was an-

Members of Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency inspect debris recovered near the waters where a Lion Air passenger jet is suspected to crash. (AP/PTI)

SÜMI GHENGUNO AKHOTO YEKULHA Sümi WW1 lo (German thawu) Labour Corps shi wukemi je yekithi akeu ye atsala 10, Ahunaqhi (November) 2018 lono ashehoveni keu shi ani. Tighenguno Sümi Kukami kivimi, Council lo ampemi, Sumi sakiphemi kivimi kumtsu no asutsa hipau pe aqah lo kulha tsuno kighitheno akiye, Whatsapp momu email vechewo atsala hipau zü u no kiyevetsü penike qhuiniju ani. Mobile no Whatsapp eno SMS ghenguno - 9366524731 e-mail : sumiww1@yahoo.com DP-8143

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R&B office inaugurated in Tseminyu

Tongpang Ozukum and R. Khing with other officials after unveiling the inaugural plaque on October 26. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: Minister for PWD, Tongpang Ozukum inaugurated the newly constructed two storey RCC building of the office of E. E (R&B) at Tseminyu town on October 26 in the presence of R. Khing, advisor for Vety & AH and Women Resources Development. DIPR reports that speaking at the inauguration program, Ozukum

spoke about roads and said that he had special concern for constructing and maintaining proper drains. He also expressed concern about improving the roads in Tseminyu sub-division and gave an assurance that he would consider allocating more maintenance funds for Tseminyu sub-division. With regard to the

newly constructed office, the minister said that the construction was initiated by former parliamentary secretary for Housing, Er. Levi Rengma. The building was completed within the stipulated period, in 2017, for which the minister extended his appreciations towards the Housing department. R. Khing also delivered

CPS conducts training for master trainers

Trainee master trainers, resource persons and other department staff after the training for master trainers on October 29.

DIMAPUR: Child Protection Services (CPS), Social Welfare department, Nagaland organized a one-day training for master trainers under the theme, “Reducing Harm” at Hotel Ura, Kohima on October 29. A press release from SCPS-Nagaland stated that the training was aimed at building skills of service providers for children on Child Victims of Sexual Abuse. Around 45 staff

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of District Child Protection Units (DCPU) from all districts participated in the training. The training module was developed by ARZ (Anyay Rahit Zindagi), an NGO based in Goa, working closely with victims of sexual abuse. CPS Nagaland is planning to organize “Child Rights Week” from November 14 (National Children Day) to November 20 (International Child Rights

Day) where these master trainers will organize extensive awareness campaigns against child sexual abuse in schools and child care institutions. The department will also be organizing various other programs during the week such as photo exhibition, launching of cradles for unwanted babies at key points in Dimapur district and distribution of gifts to unprivileged children etc.

a short speech where he requested the concerned department staff to rededicate themselves and serve the people in progressive ways. R. Khing also acknowledged his predecessor, Er. Levi Rengma for initiating the construction, which he said, is the first of its kind in Tseminyu sub-division. The advisor also requested the people to care and protect government property. The technical report of the construction of RCC office building was presented by Er. Olemchila I. Yaden, EE PWD (H) Division 1. Short speeches were delivered by additional secretary Housing & NH, Anoop Khinchi, and Johny G. Rengma. The prog ram was chaired by chief engineer PWD (H) Kohima, and a vote of thanks was offered by Er. V. Khekato Assumi E.E (R&B), Tseminyu. The function was attended by president Rengma Hoho Kenysang Rengma, ADC Nokchasashi Ao and all Heads of Offices of Tseminyu.

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DC Kohima orders

DIMAPUR: The district administration has taken serious note of the haphazard wires strung across public places, pipes in drainages causing clogs, construction materials dumped on roads and other eyesore structures in Kohima. The office of the DC Kohima, through DIPR stated that these practices causes numerous problems like hampering the smooth flow of traffic, movement of pedestrians and most importantly, gives an unclean impression of the city. Therefore, in the interest of public service and in view of the forthcoming Hornbill Festival the DC has issued a list of directives for the responsible parties, to be complied with before November 10: i) Optical fibre cables/ wires/cables are to be properly bunched and laid in a tidy way as per the existing norms with proper permission from the concerned authorities; ii) Water pipes are to be removed from the drains, properly bunched and placed in such a location where it does not hinder drainage in any manner. Cleaning of all the drainages in the city will commence from November 11; iii) Building materials, pigpens, makeshift urinals and other such eyesore structures are to be immediately removed/dismantled by the concerned owners/individuals. Failure to adhere to this directive will lead to the removal of the said cables, wires, building materials, pigpens, urinals etc. at the cost of the defaulter after November 10.

Government college principals’ conference DIMAPUR: The annual conference of principals of government colleges, Nagaland was held at the Directorate of Higher Education (DoHE) on October 26. A press release from DoHE Kohima stated that the inaugural session focused on a series of briefings by the officials of the directorate on issues related to college administration, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), college accreditation by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and Career Advance Schemes (CAS) for teachers. The session was chaired by Kuholi Chishi, director of Higher Education, and began with an invocation of God’s presence by Dr. Watijungshi, principal, Kohima College, Kohima. It closed with a vote of thanks by Dr. Anungla Aier, additional director of Higher Education. In the business sessions, slide-show presentations were given by all the principals about their respective institution’s annual achievements, NAAC related matters, academic performance, enrolment of students and projects under RUSA. Validation certificates to colleges assessed by Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) were also handed out. Kuholi, in her concluding remarks, impressed upon the principals to encourage work culture among the teachers and to progress in their profession because the benchmarks for higher education are based on performance.

CBCMHK initiate road repairs

CBCMHK members seen engaged in road repair works on October 29.

DIMAPUR: Under the initiative of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill, Kohima (CBCMHK) repairs of a road leading to the Light House Prayer & Worship Center (LHPWC) Tekhuba, Aradura, Kohima (an approximate stretch of 2½ Kms from Kohima town) was undertaken by members of the Church, led by Rev. Wepre Mero, pastor, CBCMHK on October 29. A press release by CBCMHK media coordinator, Kuzhovesa

Soho stated that the repairing work made certain that the portion of the road was motor-able by filling up potholes with stones etc. Expenditure for the repairs was borne by the Church and taken up in view of the forthcoming Quarterly Prayer Lord’s program scheduled from November 2 to 4. The road which serves as a lifeline for many residents of Aradura was jointly maintained by individual(s) along with the CBCMHK for the past years.

HELP organizes foundation day

HELP members, resource person Vitono Gugu Haralu and others at the HELP Foundation Day-&-Workshop program on October 27. DIMAPUR: Helping hand for Empowerment, Livelihood & Progress (HELP), a society that strives to uplift the socioeconomic condition of the Dimasa community, organized a Foundation Day-&-Workshop Program on Leadership on October 27 in Bamunpukhuri–I. A press release from CEO HELP, Lenin Girisa stated that HELP inducted its patron

members on the occasion for fulfilling its objectives effectively. Appointed speaker, Rup Kr. Langthasa, G/T teacher GHS Dhansiripar spoke on “Problems and challenges of our present society”. The program was chaired by CEO HELP, Lenin Girisa, who also delivered the welcome and keynote addresses. The invocation prayer was offered

by Bimal Jigdong, while voluntary speeches were delivered by the invitees and elders. In the second session, the workshop was conducted by resource person director Path Finder, Vitono Gugu Haralu, which was combined with other activities. The program was moderated by Ghanashyam Jigdong, and a vote of thanks was proposed by Robert Khemprai.

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Pressure mounts as SC postpones Ayodhya hearing Heavy rain alert in Odisha

New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): Declining an urgent hearing of the Ayodhya land dispute case, the Supreme Court said Monday an “appropriate bench” will decide in January when to hear the politically sensitive case, sparking demands by Hindu groups for a law to begin construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site. “We have our own priorities. Whether the matter will be heard in January, February or March, the appropriate bench will decide,” the court said after a brief hearing. The decision by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi disappointed many Hindu groups, which had hoped for a day-to-day hearing to start today in their quest to build a Ram temple on the site where the Babri Masjid once stood and was destroyed on December 6, 1994. Immediately, there was a chorus of demands from within the BJP and various Sangh Parivar outfits that the Centre bring an Ordinance or legislation in the Winter session of Parliament for early construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls without waiting for the apex court verdict.

File photo dated October 1990, shows Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. (PTI)

“The Sangh believes that a Ram Temple should be constructed early at the birthplace of (Lord Ram) and should get land for temple construction at the birthplace. With the construction of the temple, an atmosphere of unity and harmony will be created,” RSS chief spokesperson Arun Kumar said in a statement. However, Congress and Muslim groups wanted all stakeholders to wait for the verdict. Obser ving that the apex court has its “own priorities”, the CJI said the future course of hearing on multiple appeals filed against the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid

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land dispute will be decided by the “appropriate bench” that will be constituted. “We will fix the date of hearing of the Ayodhya dispute case before the appropriate bench in first week of January,” said the bench, which also comprised Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government and deity Ramlala respectively, sought early listing of the appeals in the case after referring to their long pendency. As many as 14 appeals have been filed against the high court judgement, delivered in four civil suits, that the 2.77 acre land be

Holding CBI hostage disastrous for nation: Pawar

Pune, Oct 29 (IANS): Charging the Modi government with holding the premier investigating agency CBI as ‘hostage’, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar said here on Monday this could have disastrous consequences for the country. Terming the Central Bureau of Investigation as an independent body for carrying out impartial probes, Pawar said that shunting out its top officials at the dead of the night portends ill for the nation. “It is clear that the government wants everything should move as per its wishes in the direction it decides. That is the present scenario before us,” said Pawar, addressing a NCP women’s wing rally. He alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has “no faith in the Constitution, respect for judiciary or the law of the country or belief in gender equality”.

partitioned equally among three parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. Amid the clamour for an ordinance or alternatively bringing in a legislation in the Winter session of Parliament, the Congress called for restraint and awaiting the Supreme Court verdict without linking the issue to “votebank politics”. The winter session is likely begin in the first half of December. The Centre said it had full faith in the judiciary and fully respects it. Outlining the government’s stand, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, at the same time, said a lot people in the country want the case to be heard quickly. The RSS said the Supreme Court should take an early decision on the Ram Janmabhoomi issue and that if there are any hurdles in the path of Ram temple construction at the site, the government should bring a law soon. “The Supreme Court should take an early decision and if there is any difficulty, the Government should make a law to remove hurdles in the construction of the Ram temple to grant land at the Ram Janmabhoomi site,” Arun

Kumar, the RSS spokesman, said. BJP’s estranged ally Shiv Sena also stressed that the Ram temple is an issue of faith and demanded that the government come out with an Ordinance soon. Opposing any ordinance, All India Majlise-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaddudin Owaisi dared the government to take this route, saying the BJP refers to the Ram Temple again and again. “If they have the courage, they should bring an Ordinance on Ram Temple construction. They are trying to scare us about bringing an Ordinance, why don’t they bring it,” he said. Iqbal Ansari of Sunni Waqf Board, a litigant from the Muslim side, welcomed the decision of the court and said it will wait for the verdict. “The demand for making a law is a political gimmick since a political party always raises the issue of the construction of Ram Mandir in any way ahead of Lok Sabha polls,” he said in a veiled reference to the BJP. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said whatever the Supreme Court has ordered should be honoured.

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS): The Congress on Monday launched a dedicated website to take suggestions from the public to prepare the party’s manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections under the theme ‘Jan Aawaz’ (people’s voice). At a press conference here, senior party leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram launched the dedicated website -- www. manifesto.inc.in -- to receive suggestions from the public. He said the website has the option for 16 languages and also a dedicated WhatsApp number to receive suggestions. The former Minister announced that the “Congress has started work to write its manifesto for the 2019 elections”, adding that a 22-member committee with Rajeev Gowda, MP, as its Convener has been constituted to make it. “The process of consultation started on October 1.” Chidambaram said the committee has been divided into 20 subject groups with each

Thakur asked the UIDAI to conduct a widespread IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) programme to allay people’s concerns over Aadhaar and ensure that they reap the benefits of this system, a source present in the meeting said. The panel sought details and explanations over the various allegations of misuse of data from the UIDAI CEO, the source said. Members also raised questions about the concerns over privacy, leaking of sensitive personal data, exclusion of citizens from government benefits over non-availability of Aadhaar card among others. The committee was given a detailed presentation about the concerns related to the scheme and it expressed satisfaction over the actions undertaken by the government, the source added.

Congress says Parrikar no more; BJP rebuts

sign Corruption has hampered USDIndia,75Japan bn currency swap agreement overall growth: SVC (From p-1) The ADC appealed to government servants to re-dedicate themselves and renew their commitment to serve with integrity and honesty. He also gave a clarion call to the civil societies and general public to play a proactive role to sustain the efforts in fighting graft. Meanwhile, Merennungla from Model HSS, Narokumla from Jubilee Memorial HSS and Jungbennaro from Town HSS were adjudged first, second and third respectively in the inter-school debate competition on the theme “Eradicate Corruption: Build a New India”. Students from eight schools had participated in the event. On the other hand, employees of various State government departments and representatives of various civil societies, church and media fraternity made a joint declaration and adopted a three-point resolution on the occasion to fight and eradicate all forms of corruption in the society. Short speeches

were also delivered by representatives of Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM), Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem (MTLT) and Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM). The vigilance commissioner administered the pledge to fight against corruption. The programme was chaired by IGP and director I Meyionen, while the vote of thanks was proposed by SSP of vigilance & anti-corruption cell L Temsunungsang. Invocation was said by MTBA pastor rev Ponen Longchar. Joint declaration Meanwhile, while appreciating the efforts of State Vigilance Commission to fight corruption in the State, employees of various government departments and representatives of various civil societies, church and media fraternity resolved to extend all possible co-operation to the commission as and when required. They also resolved to endeavour to bring about transparency and account-

ability in delivering justice, developmental activities undertaken in the district and in implementation of all welfare schemes meant for the people. They further resolved to actively participate in exposing corrupt practices and act as watchdog of the society. And as it was felt that unless there was a people’s movement the fight against corruption could not be won and that a collective effort by all organisations was required, it was resolved to have better co-ordination among various civil societies to keep a strict vigil on all developmental activities and bring the culprits to book so that the future of younger generation was not mortgaged in the hands of a few corrupt officials and politicians. The resolutions committee comprised of Mokokchung district administration and vigilance & anti- corruption cell of Nagaland Police officials, besides representatives from Ao Senden, Watsu Mungdang, AKM, MTLT, ABAM and Press Club, Mokokchung Press Club.

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram and Rajeev Gowda addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. (PTI)

one under of the members. “Till date, over 30 consultations have taken place for the preparation of the manifesto and about 150-160 more till December end.” He said that Congress President Rahul Gandhi has made it clear that the party’s manifesto will be written following an inclusive process. “It will be based on the basis of conversation with the people of India. We will

New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): India and Japan Monday concluded a USD 75 billion bilateral currency swap agreement, a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign exchange and capital markets in the country. The agreement will further strengthen and widen the depth and diversity of economic cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Japan, and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe held delegation-level talks during which the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral, regional and global issues including the situation in the Indo-Pacific region. “With a view to enhancing financial and economic cooperation, governments of Japan and India welcomed the agreement to conclude a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) of USD 75 billion,” said India-Japan Vision Statement issued after the summit-level meeting between the two leaders. The swap agreement, a Finance Ministry’s release said, should “aid in bringing greater stability to foreign exchange and capital markets in India.

ask people, encourage people and motivate people to tell us what they expect of the Congress party and when it forms the government and then what they expect from the government,” he said. “We hope that millions of people participate in the manifesto consultations,” Chidambaram said. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) will take a decision on a draft manifesto

shortly, it said. While many areas in the coastal region are likely to experience rain and thundershower, heavy rainfall may occur at some places over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Balasore districts in the next 24 hours, it said. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at some places over Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha till Wednesday, the MeT centre said. As sea condition will remain squally, fishermen were advised not to venture into the deep seas of the north and the adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal during the next 48 hours, it said.

BSNL employees to stage dharna today (From p-1) Convenor said the association would ensure that the proposed dharna does not cause lapses in customer services. AUAB agitational programme include rallies at circle and district levels on November 11, 2018. Further, if the demands are not settled by November 30, 2018, the association plans to mobilise employees for further serious steps, including strike.

Ex-BJP president responds to charges

(From p-1) Further, he said that issuing the press release shows that “some unprincipled persons” were trying to create a rift within the party and to create disunity and mistrust. In this regard, former party president has appealed that “such persons misguiding the party leaders with vested interest” be rooted out from the party after thorough investigation so the unity and sanctity of the party was maintained.

Cong launches dedicated website for party manifesto

New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): A Parliamentary panel Monday told top government officials, including the UIDAI CEO, to allay people’s fear about Aadhaar by holding educational programmes across the country, sources said. The Supreme Court had last month upheld the scheme’s constitutional validity but restricted the government’s push to make it mandatory for various services. The parliamentary standing committee on IT headed by BJP MP Anurag Thakur had then summoned Monday UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey and the MEITY secretary. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority which implements the Aadhaar project and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is its nodal ministry. During the meeting,

Panaji, Oct 29 (IANS): The Congress on Monday said that ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who has not been seen in public since October 14, may be no more, drawing a sharp rebuttal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “Yes, we are taking that call. It is an extreme call that the honourable Chief Minister may not be there at all,” Congress spokesperson Jitendra Deshprabhu told the media here. Parrikar has not had a single public appearance since his return from Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences on October 14 and is currently bedridden at his private residence, which party sources said has been converted into a sophisticated medical facility, with doctors and para-medical staff on 24-hour duty. The Congress alleged that a coterie of officials around the Chief Minister were “illegally” taking decisions in his “absence”. The BJP called the statement a result of Congress “frustration” and accused the party of lowering the political discourse.

Union minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh said Hindus are “running out of patience” on the Ram temple issue while his party colleague Vinay Katiyar alleged that the issue was being delayed “under pressure” from the Congress, which denied the charge. “The decision is being delayed under pressure from the Congress. People like Kapil Sibal and Prashant Bhushan are pressing for delaying the issue. Till when will Ram bhakts (devotees) wait? In 2019, the Congress will come to know,” he said. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, however, observed that it was a familiar story every five years before the elections when the BJP tries to polarise the issue. “The Congress’s stated position is that the matter is before the Supreme Court and everyone should wait until the Supreme Court decides... We should not jump the gun,” he told reporters. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) said Hindus cannot wait eternally for a court judgement on the Ayodhya land dispute case and asked the government to bring a law for building a Ram temple.

Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (PTI): Heavy rainfall is likely to lash parts of coastal Odisha in the next 48 hours with a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal all set to form a low pressure area soon, the weatherman said Monday. The cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal and the neighbourhood persists and now lies embedded in the above trough and extends up to 2.1 km above mean sea level, the meteorological centre here said. Under its influence a low pressure area is likely to form over the westcentral and the adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal

prepared by the committee which is expected to complete the consultation process by December end. The manifesto will be launched at an appropriate time before the 2019 elections, Chidambaram added. Rajeev Gowda said, “The larger theme of the process is that your aspirations shape the future of India, your voice inspires change and the Indian National Congress is listening to you.” Replying to a question over Subramanian Swamy’s claims that Chidambaram would join the BJP, he jokingly replied, “I am also planning to join the Democratic Party in US, Republican Party in US, Communist Party in China.” Asked about Shashi Tharoor likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion seated on a Shivling, Chidambaram described it as “a complete non-issue”. “Tharoor did not make that comment. He quoted comment made six years ago from a writer in the Caravan magazine,” he said.

15 more cities will soon have metro network: Puri New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): India already has a 515-km functional network of metro tracks in various cities and 15 more will soon have over 660 kilometres of tracks for rapid urban transportation, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Monday. Interacting with the members of the Consultative Committee attached to the Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Ministry, Puri informed them on HUA’s initiatives on urban transport in India. According to a statement released by the housing and urban affairs minister, the state governments and union territories have been advised to prepare and submit the Detailed Project Report (DPR) in line with the provisions in the Metro Rail Policy 2017. He said several new cities are now aspiring to have metro rail systems.

Zeliang denies meeting central Cong leaders (From p-1) It, however, added that linking leader of opposition or NPF MLAs to Congress as a result of this was not an intelligent presumption. According to the communiqué, NDPP was in the habit of accusing leader of opposition without any basis, adding that many a times it had failed to substantiate its allegation. It

termed the ruling party’s alleged regular questioning of Zeliang’s every visit to Delhi and cooking up lies after lies as cheap and obnoxious. Leader of opposition’s office clarified that NPF was neither part of UPA nor NDA, adding that even if Zeliang did meet any leader of a national or regional party in Delhi or in any other part of the country, there was nothing wrong in it.

Zeliang was free to meet leader of any political party on any issue and there was no legal or civil sanction restricting him to do so. However, if NDPP still preferred to accuse him of meeting central leaders regarding its survival as a political party, it should come out with valid facts instead of beating around the bush, the communiqué demanded.

Governor, LoO greet Zeliang community

(From p-1) In his message, Zeliang said called upon all responsible to imbibe the rich cultural heritage and the heart for honesty, respect, hard work, kindness and courage of forefathers. He prayed that this festive season strengthen the bond of family with the virtue of care and sharing with each other the little that they have. “May the festival also remind us of the abundant traditional values and virtues in which our forefathers were deeply rooted,” Zeliang said.

Organizations support Oct 31 public rally

(From p-1) ACAUT also urged the government of India to look into the problem of taxation by various Naga political groups on business communities. It said problem of taxation was further compounded by anti-social elements, who in the name of NPGs, have created “a nightmare like situation” in Dimapur. “The Government of India may consider giving monetary assistance to the NPGs and ensure that they stay in their designated camps so that the public and

the law enforcers are able to identify those anti-social agents who are constantly harassing the business community and have turned Dimapur into a haven of anti social elements,” ACAUT suggested. NVCO: Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) has extended its strong support to the mass public rally against rampant multiple taxation to be held on October 31 at Khelmahal Junction, Dimapur. A press release from the NVCO press & media cell stated that the strong

voice against rampant multiple taxation, syndicate and lease system operating in and around Dimapur district, by various unions/organisations including Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and state government agencies, is to be supported by every citizen of the state. NVCO pointed out that the October 31 public rally would be a fight for the consumers in the state as prices of essential and nonessential commodities have shot up to an unbelievable rate making the common people suffer miserably.

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Thick haze engulfs capital; air quality poor HC declines to stay framing

New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): Heavy stubble burning in the last 24 hours in Delhi’s neighbouring states has deteriorated the air quality of the national capital to alarming levels, with 10 areas recording severe pollution, authorities said. An overall Air Quality Index of 367 was recorded, which falls in the very poor category, according to data of the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered “good”, 51 and 100 “satisfactory”, 101 and 200 “moderate”, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor”, and 401 and 500 “severe”. Stubble burning leads to increase of PM2.5 (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometres) also known as fine particulate matter. The PM2.5 was recorded at 217, the highest of this season. Fine particulates can be a matter of more serious health concern than PM10. The PM10 level (particles in the air with a diameter of less than 10 micrometres) in Delhi stood at 347, according to the CPCB data. In the NCR region, Ghaziabad recorded severe pollution levels, while Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Greater Noida recorded very poor air quality. Ten areas in Delhi recorded severe pollution level. These areas are Anand Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Bawana,

SC prohibits plying of old vehicles in NCR

Delhi’s pollution woes continue as air quality remains in critical condition as authorities warn of further deterioration. (File)

CRRI Mathura Road, DTU, Jahangirpuri, Mundaka, Narela, Punjabi Bagh and Rohini. The Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) said the pollution is likely to increase faster by tomorrow and day after and then slow down. “Air quality index will be in the upper level of very poor for next three days. The main reason is

due to moderate ventilation index and low wind speed, it said. “As per Air Quality Forecast the overall Air Quality of Delhi is likely to remain close to upper end of very poor category next two days,” the IITM said. A thick haze due to smog continued to hover over the national capital during the day, authorities said.

113 industries asked to shut

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, authorities have asked 113 industries to shut for not converting to Piped Natural Gas (PNG), an official statement said Monday. Of the 113 units, 67 are located in Bawana and Narela industrial areas, it said. Delhi’s air continued to remain in the “very poor” category on Monday with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 348. In a meeting chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal here, officials told the LG that 1,368 show cause notices and 417 closure directions have been issued against polluting units by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). The meeting was

Army looking into reports of snipers: Bipin Rawat New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): Army chief General Bipin Rawat Monday said the Army was looking into reports of snipers entering the Kashmir Valley to target defence personnel. Three defence personnel have been killed in sniper attacks by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists since midSeptember, prompting the law enforcement agencies to re-calibrate their strategy to thwart such strikes by the Pakistan-based group. Responding to the pattern of attacks, the Army chief said the security force was studying whether the attacks were carried out by snipers. “Whether these attacks have been done by snipers or not, this is something we are still studying,” he said. “But to say that snipers have infiltrated (into the Valley) and that they have sniper weapons (is premature)...because we have not yet recovered any sniper weapon,” Rawat told reporters on the sidelines of an event here. Based on intelligence

heavy biomass burning in past 24-hours and local calm winds,” SAFAR said. According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, large number of biomass fire spots was seen in satellite imageries in neighbouring states of Delhi. The prevailing meteorological conditions are less favourable for dispersal of pollutants for next two days

Bipin Rawat (File)

inputs, security agencies believe that at least two separate ‘buddy’ groups of the proscribed JeM comprising two terrorists each entered the Kashmir Valley in early September and have entrenched themselves in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district with the help of some overground supporters of the outfit. These terrorists, according to officials, have been thoroughly trained by Pakistan’s external snooping agency ISI for carrying out sniper attacks in the Valley and have been armed with M-4 carbines, used by the US-led allied forces in Afghanistan.

attended by Environment Minister Imran Hussain, Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) chairman Bhure Lal and other senior officials. The LG has directed more deployment of environmental marshals keeping in mind emergent air pollution condition. In the meeting, the EPCA chairman also presented photographs of violations in terms of open burning and dumping of rubber and plastic waste and dust pollution that was observed during the site visits at Nangloi, Dwarka, Tikri Kalan, Mundka, Peeragarhi, Kamruddin Nagar, Hiran Kudna and Ghewra areas among others.

The Supreme Court Monday prohibited the plying of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles in the national capital region (NCR) and directed the transport department to announce that such vehicles would be impounded if found plying. Terming as “very critical” the prevailing situation of pollution in DelhiNCR region, the apex court directed that a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10year-old diesel vehicles be published on the web site of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and transport department. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur, S Abdul Nazeer and Deepak Gupta said that advertisement on this should also be published in the newspapers. The bench directed the CPCB to immediately create a social media account on which citizens could lodge their complaints directly about pollution on which appropriate action could be taken by the authorities concerned. It permitted the courtmandated Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) to take preemptive steps under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) without strict adherence to pollution stages delineated in the plan.

job aspirants. A bench of Justices S A Bobde and L Nageswara Rao asked the Centre to go through the status report and file its reply by November 13. “We had stayed declaration of results for the examinations as there were prima facie material. It is in the interest of students that whole thing is scrapped and held afresh,” the bench said. The court said that even after the CBI probe or investigation by any agency, there was no mechanism by which it can be determined who all were tainted and who all were innocents. “Sometimes a hard decision has to be taken to send a message to those involved that these kind of activities would not benefit and every thing can be washed off,” it said. The bench said it understands that sincere students have studied night after night but the court cannot allow the beneficia-

Mumbai, Oct 29 (PTI): The Bombay High Court Monday refused to stay framing of charges by the trial court against Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit and other accused persons in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. A bench of Justices S S Shinde and AS Gadkari, however, agreed to hear next month, a petition filed by Purohit, one of the seven accused in the case, challenging his prosecution under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). It directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) counsel Sandesh Patil to file a reply to Purohit’s plea by November 21, the next date of hearing. The bench refused Purohit’s request for staying the proceedings in the trial court, noting that in the past, both the Supreme Court and the Bombay HC had passed orders directing the trial court to expedite the hearing in the case. Framing of charges is a process after which the trial in a criminal case starts. The trial court, the special NIA court in the present case, is scheduled to begin framing of charges against Purohit and other accused Tuesday. Six persons were killed and over a 100 injured

Lt Col Shrikant Purohit (File)

when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a power loom town located about 200 km from here in North Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008. Besides Purohit, the other accused case are Pragya Singh Thakur, Major (retd) Ramesh Upadhyay, Sameer Kulkarni, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi and Sudhakar Chaturvedi. All of them will face trial under the UAPA since earlier this month, the special NIA court had rejected their pleas on the applicability of the anti-terror law against them. On December 27 last year, the special NIA court had dismissed the pleas filed by Purohit, Thakur and the others seeking that they be discharged from the case. Discharge is a pretrial process in a criminal case. At the time, the spe-

cial court had dropped stringent charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the accused, but had said they will face charges under the UAPA and other sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including murder and criminal conspiracy. Purohit, however, has argued through his counsel Shrikant Shivade that he cannot be prosecuted in the case since the sanction granted by the government to prosecute him was “wrong in law”. A prior government sanction for Purohit’s prosecution was required since he was a serving army officer at the time of his arrest. On January 17, 2009, such a sanction was issued by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Maharashtra home department. Shivade, however, has maintained that under the UAPA, the state law and judiciary department, which is the sanctioning authority, has to constitute an appropriate authority and seek its report first. In his case, the sanction was given in January 2009, but the authority was appointed only in October 2010, he has argued. The sanction in Purohit’s case thus, was not valid under the UAPA, Shivade has maintained.

Koregaon-Bhima: SC stays Bombay HC order Stalin attacks AIADMK; says New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Bombay High Court order refusing extension of time to the state police for filing charge sheet in the KoregaonBhima violence case. Recently, the Bombay High Court had set aside the lower court’s order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case. Taking note of the appeal of the Maharashtra government, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi stayed the high court order and issued notice to rights activists on the plea. Earlier, the apex court had refused to interfere with the arrest of five rights activists by the Maharashtra Police in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and declined to appoint a SIT for probe into their arrest. The Pune Police had arrested lawyer Surendra Gadling, Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen, Dalit activist Sudhir Dhawale, activist Mahesh Raut

and Kerala native Rona Wilson in June for their alleged links with Maoists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The arrests had followed raids at their residences and offices in connection with the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31 last year, which, the police had claimed, had led to violence at Bhima Koregaon the next day. The Maharashtra government had on October 25 moved the apex court challenging the Bombay High Court order by which the extension of time granted to state police to conclude probe in the Koregaon Bhima violence case was set aside. In the previous hearing, the bench had considered the submissions of lawyer Nishant Katneshwar, appearing for the Maharashtra government, that the appeal needed to be heard on an urgent basis. The lawyer had said that if the high court order is not stayed then accused in the violence case would become entitled for grant

Ranjan Gogoi (File)

of statutory bail for want of non-filing of charge sheet within the stipulated period. Under the UAPA, a charge sheet must be filed within 90 days of arrest. However, the prosecutor can file a report before the trial court, explaining the reasons for the delay, and seek more time. If satisfied, the court can extend the time by 90 days. In the present case, the Pune sessions court had granted the police the additional 90 days, following an application from the investigating officer (IO) and written submissions by an assistant commissioner of police (ACP). Gadling had challenged this, saying the re-

SC favours scrapping of 2017 SSC exams MP records highest death New Delhi, Oct 29 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday favoured cancelling the 2017 SSC examination, whose declaration of results it had stayed in August, and holding it afresh by the National Testing Agency (NTA) or the CBSE “in the interest of students”. The top court observed it was difficult to ascertain the real beneficiaries of the irregularities in the “tainted” examination and hence it should be scrapped. It refused to agree with the contention of Centre that the examination held in February this year got “tainted” due to a technical snag and a fresh examination of one paper had been conducted thereafter. The examination papers of the SSC CGL were allegedly leaked, leading to huge protests from job seekers for several days. Amid the protests, the SSC had recommended a CBI probe into the allegations of paper leak following the demands by the protesting

of charges against Purohit

ries of paper leak to get into the system. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner Shantantu Kumar who had sought cancellation of the examination, said that contract of private company Sify Technologies Pvt Ltd, which had conducted the examination, is now over. Bhushan and advocate Govind Jee said that the court can now order the Staff Selection Commission or any other government agency to conduct the examinations. The bench said then it may ask the National Testing Agency or the CBSE to conduct the examinations. “We want such agency to conduct the examinations which cannot be approached,” it said. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the problem happened in only one examination paper, held on February 26, and it was due to some technical snag.

penalty for rape cases

Raisen (MP), Oct 29 (PTI): A Madhya Pradesh court on Monday awarded death sentence to a man for raping and killing a threeand-a-half-year-old girl, saying his barbaric crime showed that he even lacked sensitivities found in animals, according to the prosecution officer. According to police, death sentence has been awarded in 14 cases involving minor victims in Madhya Pradesh in 2018, the highest number of capital punishments in child rape cases secured in a year in any state. Additional Session Judge of Gauharganj (Raisen district) Surekha Mishra convicted Jitendra Uike (24) here under IPC Sections 376 (A) (rape causing death) and 302 (murder) and sentenced him to death, prosecution officer Anil Kumar Tiwari said. He was also found guilty under other IPC sections as well as those of the

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he added. Accordingt to Tiwari, while delivering the verdict, judge Mishra observed that “even animals don’t behave in such a manner with those who love them, but the convict has committed barbaric crime with the daughter of his nearest relative, who gave him shelter in his home. “His action shows that he not only lacks human feelings but also is not having sensitivities found in animals.” The prosecution officer said that Uike was a close relative of the victim, who used to call him “chacha” (paternal uncle). On August 13 this year, the accused picked up the victim from her grandparents’ home on the pretext of dropping the minor at her father’s home. However, en route Uike raped and strangulated her and then dumped the body in the forest, he said.

port and the submissions came from the police, not the prosecutor. Under the Act, the report should be filed by the prosecutor, he said. The petition filed in the top court by the state government said the investigating officer had filed an application in the trial court under his signature giving reasons for extension of time on August 30, 2018. “On the very same day, the public prosecutor submitted her report/application carving out the grounds for extension of time.The public prosecutor, by way of abundant precaution, took signature of the investigating officer. But the High Court was carried away by the fact of signature of the investigating officer and arrived at a conclusion that the report/ application was not by the public prosecutor,” the plea had said. It had also said that the high court should not have been carried away by the fact of mentioning of names of the parties in detail.

CM scared to face public

Nagapattinam (TN) Oct 29 (PTI): DMK chief M K Stalin Monday attacked the ruling AIADMK, saying Chief Minister K Palaniswami was leading a government of ‘Corruption, Commission and Collection’ and was scared of facing the public in the local body polls and bypolls. Speaking at a wedding function at Thirukkadaiyur in the district, he said the government was facing the wrath of the people on all fronts and was scared of facing them. “Despite the Madras High Court’s directions to hold local body polls in the state, the State Election Commission is delaying the process. When bypolldates to Thiruvarur and Thirparankundam assembly constituencies were to be announced, the Chief Secretar y wrote to the Election Commission of India,requesting for postponement, citing the coming monsoon as the reason.” All these actions clearly showed that the government

was afraid of facing the people through the democratic electoral process, he said. Stalin also referred to corruption charges against the Chief Minister and a couple of ministers. “They know for sure that they have no chance of getting re-elected” and hence were indugling in corruption, he said. Stating that DMK was ready to face the polls, Stalin said that if elections were held to 20 assembly constituencies (2 vacant seats+ 18 disqualified), DMK would emerge victorious in all the seats. The Madras High Court last week upheld the disqualification of 18 ruling party MLAs, loyal to AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, and cleared the decks for the bypolls in the constituencies. Besides the 18, the Tiruvarur seat represented by late DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi and Tiruparankundram by AIADMK’s AK Bose are vacant in view of their recent deaths.

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Kerala draw Jamshedpur FC 2-2

Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters FC players fight for the ball during their Indian Super League match at JRD Tata Sport Complex, Jamshedpur. (PTI)

Jamshedpur, Oct 29 (Agencies): David James’ second-half substitutions, saved the day for Kerala Blasters FC against Jamshedpur FC who were absolutely flying at 2-0 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur. Earlier in the match, Tim Cahill scored this edition’s fastest-ever goal when he put Jamshedpur ahead with a header in the third minute. Jamshedpur got a corner and Cidoncha put in an outswinging delivery and

Cahill moved away from his marker to put in a diving header and make it 1-0 in favour of Jamshedpur. The home team got their second goal, courtesy a beautiful strike by Soosairaj in the 31st minute. Cido got at the end of a throw-in near the Kerala Blasters box and played it on for Soosairaj who drove inside the box on the left and curled a powerful shot inside the side-netting of the far post! Kerala tried to recover by slowing the tempo of

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the game and building from the back but incessant pressing from Jamshedpur, who haven’t been too clinical in their passing either, has prevented them from getting a goal. With their backs held against the wall, James made the changes in personnel at the start of the second half and brought Sahal to replace Lalruatthara. Sahal justified his manager’s choice, when, in the 71st minute he won a challenge on the left of

the box and put in a cross for Stojanovic who was unmarked and his shot on the volley hit the back of the net to make it 2-1. A relieved Stojanovic celebrated wildly, what with the penalty he had missed in the 54th minute after earning it himself. He had fired his penalty kick on the left side but veteran goalkeeper guessed it correctly and then made himself big to avoid a goal on the follow-up shot. James then made his another key substitution in the 67th minute when Doungel replaced Narzary. Nearly 20 minutes later, Doungel would drive to the byline on the left and cut it back in a Jordi Alba-esque manner for CK Vineeth who hammered it home to make it 2-2. An inspired Kerala Blasters kept pushing forward to find the winner and they could have got one had Stojanovic not fluffed a chance late in the extratime when he received a cross in the right, controlled it with nobody to challenge but then fired his shot away from the target. The draw sends Jamshedpur FC to the fourth spot with seven points from five games while Kerala Blasters stay in the seventh spot with six points from four games.

Nadal, Halep continue to lead tennis rankings Madrid, Oct 29 (IANS): Spain’s Rafael Nadal retained his number one spot in the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday with 7,660 points, while Serbia’s Novak Djokovic came in second. Roger Federer of Switzerland remained in the third spot for the third consecutive week, ahead of Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro and Germany’s Alexander Zverev, reports Efe. South Africa’s Kevin Anderson jumped two positions to the sixth after he won the Vienna Open title over Kei Nishikori of Japan on Sunday, while Marin Cilic of Croatia and Dominic Thiem of Austria fell to the seventh and eighth spots, respectively. In the Women’s Tennis Association rankings, Romania’s Simona Halep maintained the No. 1 spot with 6,921 Points, ahead of Germany’s Angelique Kerber. Elina Svitolina of Ukraine climbed three spots after prevailing over Sloane Stephens of the United States 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday, becoming the first Ukrainian player to win the season-ending WTA Finals title, reports Efe. Japan’s Naomi Osaka fell one spot down to the fifth, while Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic dropped two places to world No. 7.

India, Pak joint winner of Asian Champions Trophy

India and Pakistan were declared joint winners of the Asian Champions Trophy 2018.

Muscat, Oct 29 (PTI): Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were on Sunday declared joint winners of the fifth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) hockey tournament after the muchanticipated summit clash was called off due to heavy downpour here. Heavy rain since evening delayed the start of the final and even though the skies relented later, but by then the damage had already been done. The turf was completely waterlogged because of the heavy showers and after discussion with both

the coaches of India and Pakistan, the tournament director decided to call off the match and declare both the teams as joint winners. India, thus, remained unbeaten in the tournament having topped the round robin stages with 13 points, courtesy four wins and a draw out of their five games. Pakistan ended the round robin stages on the second spot with 10 points. India had earlier defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the round robin stage. It was both India and Pakistan’s last international outing before the season-

ending FIH men’s World Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 28 to December 16. For records, India and Pakistan had won the title twice each before the current edition. India came into the tournament this year as defending champions having won the last edition in 2016 after their title triumph in the inaugural edition in 2011. Pakistan won the title twice in 2012 and 2013 besides finishing runners-up in 2011 and 2016. India too have finished runners-up once in 2012.

Hamilton crowned 2018 F1 champion Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-1 in El Clasico

Mexico City, Oct 29 (Agencies): Lewis Hamilton has become Formula 1 world champion for the fifth time to cement his place among the sport’s all-time legends. Hamilton wrapped up the 2018 crown with fourth place at the Mexican GP. Hamilton is just the third driver in history to win five or more Drivers’ Championships after Juan Manuel Fangio, the 1950s great, and Michael Schumacher. Only Schumacher, with seven titles, has now won more F1 championships than Hamilton. “It’s a very strange feeling right now. It wasn’t won here, it was won through a lot of hard work through many races,” said Hamilton. “I’ve been with Mercedes since I was 13 so to complete this - Fangio had done it with Mercedes - it’s an incredible feeling and

Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning his fifth Formula 1 championship title.

very surreal at the moment.” At 33 years of age and in his 12th season of F1, Hamilton is at the same stage of his career as Schumacher was when the German great clinched his fifth crown in 2002. Fangio, who won five of the first eight F1 championships after the series was launched in 1950, was 46 years old when he won his fifth and final title in

1957. Title rival Sebastian Vettel was among the first to congratulate Hamilton on his triumph before applauding the Englishman’s achievement. “He drove superb all year and was the better one of us two,” said Vettel. “Number five is something incredible. I asked him to keep pushing for next year and be at his best to fight him again.”

M a d r i d, O c t 2 9 (Agencies): Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5-1 in El Clasico to heap more misery on Julen Lopetegui. Philippe Coutinho gave the hosts an early lead at the Nou Camp when he met Jordi Alba’s cross (11), and Suarez doubled Barca’s advantage from the penalty spot after being fouled by Raphael Varane (30). Marcelo gave Real hope five minutes into the second period, but Suarez then met Sergi Roberto’s cross to head in his second (75). The Uruguayan completed his 12th treble since joining Barcelona with a fine finish over Thibaut Courtois (83) and substitute Arturo Vidal completed the rout from close range (87). The result leaves Real Madrid languishing in ninth place in the table

Leicester City owner killed in chopper crash L ondon , O c t 2 9 (IANS): English Premier League club Leicester City has confirmed that their Thai billionaire owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, along with other four people on board, were killed when his helicopter crashed outside a stadium. The club said on Sunday night that Srivaddhanaprabha, two members of his staff, the pilot and a passenger were killed when the aircraft crashed at about 8.30 p.m. on Saturday, in a parking lot next to the King Power Stadium in Leicester, reports CNN. “It is with the deepest regret and a collective broken heart that we confirm our chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was among those to have tragically lost their lives on Saturday evening when a helicopter carrying him and four other people crashed outside King Power Stadium,” it said in a statement. The statement described the chairman as a “a man of kindness, of generosity and a man whose life was defined by the love he devoted to his family and those he so successfully led”. A book of condolences will be opened at the King Power Stadium starting at

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s son and heir Aiyawatt was among the mourners who flew to the Midlands from Thailand to lay a wreath.

8 a.m. on Tuesday, the club said. Srivaddhanaprabha’s helicopter was a familiar sight at the Leicester stadium, landing in the middle of the pitch to ferry its owner to and from home games. The crash occurred about an hour after Leicester City drew 1-1 against West Ham United on Saturday night. Witnesses said the helicopter had barely cleared the 25 metre high stadium walls before making a loud noise,

crashing to the ground and igniting in a large fireball. Distraught fans set up a makeshift memorial for the owner before official confirmation that he was on the flight. On Sunday before the club confirmed his death, a shirt adorned with the badges of Leicester City and Oud-Heverlee Leuven, the Belgian second-division team also owned by Srivaddhanaprabha, was propped up against the King Power Stadium, along with a

framed picture of the Hindu deity Ganesh and a handful of flowers. He bought the club for $57 million in 2010 and it was promoted to the Premier League in 2014, CNN reported. In 2016, the club achieved the once-unthinkable feat of winning the premiership. It went into the 20152016 season with odds of 5,000-1 to win but stunned fans, and bookmakers, by taking the title.

after a third straight league riod when Marcelo scored defeat, while Barcelona rehis third goal in as many games, wrong-footing turn to the summit following their biggest El Clasico Marc-Andre Ter Stegen win since 2010. from Isco’s cross - and they The fall-out will be very nearly completed the considerable in the comcomeback when Luka Modric’s shot hit the foot of ing days for Madrid after slumping to their worst the post. start in La Liga in 19 years. But that was the closThis was a collapse that est Lopetegui’s side came may well signal the end to rescuing a point, as they spectacularly folded in the for Lopetegui, whose side were behind as early as the final 15 minutes. 11th minute. Suarez had already Ivan Rakitic’s searchstruck the woodwork being ball over the top found fore he met Roberto’s cross to expertly flash a header Alba in acres of space and the Spaniard’s cut-back past Courtois, and he then was passed into the net by completed his hat-trick Coutinho. when dinking over the BelBarcelona continued gian having been released by Ousmane Dembele. to stream forward at ease and after Varane had felled Barcelona rubbed salt Suarez inside the box, refinto the gaping wounds eree Sanchez Martinez of their fiercest rivals as referred to VAR before Dembele then provided for fellow substitute Vidal awarding the spot-kick, duly dispatched by Suto head home his first goal arez. for the club to complete Real made the per- Barcelona forward Luis Suarez celebrates scoring a miserable afternoon for fect start to the second pe- his side’s second goal. (AP/PTI) Los Blancos.

Real Madrid to sack coach M a d r i d, O c t 2 9 (Agencies): Real Madrid to sack coach Julen Lopetegui after their 5-1 humiliation by arch-rivals Barcelona and to replace him with former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte , Spanish media reported on Monday. Lopetegui’s record of four wins, two draws and four defeats has left Real Madrid languishing ninth in the La Liga standings, seven points behind leaders Barca. The 52-year-old Lopetegui was sacked by Spain on the eve of this year’s World Cup after it emerged he had accepted the position at the Bernabeu. Lopetegui has made the worst start by any Real Madrid coach in the last 70 years. Fo l l ow i n g a s u m mer of courting Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham, media reported that Perez has shifted his attention to Conte, who was still employed by Chelsea when Lopetegui was appointed. The Italian, who won the Premier League in his first season with Chelsea after winning three successive Serie A titles with Juventus, was fired by the London club in July.

Kevilebo Zhotso (top) secured the third place at the recently concluded MTB Tawang Challenge 2018 while Alemba Thongliu Tikhir (bottom) bagged the fourth place. MTB Tawang Challenge 2018, one of the highest bike races in the country, was flagged off on October 22 from Itanagar and finished at Tawang on October 27 after covering a distance of 520 kms in six days.

24th Classic Cup from November 2 Dimapur, Oct 29 (NPN): The 24th Classic Cup 2018 will commence from November 2 at 2:00 pm at local ground, Kohima. Altogether 23 teams will participate in the tourna-

ment. The champions of the tournament will receive a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 while the runners-up will pocket Rs.80,000. There will also be cash awards for individual award winners.

On the first day, Kohima Bible College will take on Brotherhood Football Club. The organisers have requested all football lovers to come and witness the football extravaganza.

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Methaneilie Jütakhrie performing live on stage. (NP)

emi Moore discussed her recover y after going on a downward, self-destructive path early in her career. Speaking at Peggy Albrecht Friendly House’s 29th Annual Awards Luncheon on Saturday, Moore recalled how she “never felt good enough” despite the success she gained, People reported. “I feel like there are defining moments in our lives that shape who we are and the direction we go, and early in my career, I was spiraling down a path of real self-destruction, and no matter what successes I had, I just never felt good enough,” Moore said during her acceptance speech for the Woman of the Year award.

“I had absolutely no value for myself. And this self-destructive path, it very quickly brought me to a real crisis point,” Moore added. The 55-year-old actress said two people whom she “barely knew” intervened and presented her an “opportunity.” “In fact, it was more like an ultimatum…unless I was dead, that I better show up,” she said. “They gave me a chance to redirect the course of my life before I destroyed everything. Clearly, they saw more of me than I saw of myself. And I’m so grateful because without that opportunity, without their belief in me, I wouldn’t be standing here today.” Moore recalled reaching out to a “wise teach-

er” and talking about her fear of never being good enough. “And she said, ‘You will never be good enough but you can know the value of your wor th. Put down the measuring stick.’ So today, I put down the measuring stick and I thank you for this beautiful acknowledgment and the opportunity to know the value of my worth,” Moore said in her speech. Moore went to rehab in the mid-1980s for drug and alcohol addiction and was hospitalized in January 2012 after collapsing in her Los Angeles home, People reported. She later sought treatment for exhaustion and to “improve her overall health.” (FoxNews)

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orthern Angami Youth organization (NAYO) organized musical night cum release of 25th anniversary theme song by Methaneilie Jütakhrie held at Kohima Local Ground (Khuochiezie)

on Saturday night. This concert is part of the yearlong celebration of 25th anniversary of the Northern Angami Youth Organization. Methaneilie Jütakhrie, one of the legendary musicians, released the

25th anniversary theme song and also presented a number of popular old and new songs. Eight other artistes and Euphony choir were also part of the line-up who performed during the concert. (Correspondent)

ountry singer Freddie Hart, a World War II veteran who had a run of number one hits in the early 1970s and won a Grammy Award for “Easy Loving”, is dead. He was 91. He died on October 27 in Burbank, reports variety. com. Hart’s career encompassed several eras of country music. He started in the early 1950s but didn’t break through until 1971, when he had adopted the slicker “Nashville sound” of “Easy Loving,” which made him a star in his mid-40s. Hart was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, not just for his own hits but for the songs he had recorded by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Porter Wagoner, Eddy Arnold, Carl Smith, Charlie Rich, Billy Walker, the Louvin Brothers and dozens of others.

He remains associated with “Easy Loving”, which was so much Hart’s signature song that his latter-day promotional materials referred to him as “Mr. Easy Lovin’”. “Easy Loving” was popular enough that it achieved the rare honour of winning the Country Music Association Award for best song two years in a row, in 1971 and 1972. Those were part of a slew of awards that Hart won or was nominated for during his early 1970s commercial peak, including a total of six CMA nominations over the course of two years and a win at the Grammys for best country male vocal Grammy in 1972. Hart signed with Capitol Records during his time touring with Frizzell and found little initial success as a recording artist - but had considerably more as a writer in 1954 when Carl Smith heard his single “Loose Talk” and covered it, turning it into a No. 1 hit. Hart is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ginger and sons Freddie Jr., Andy, Joe and Victor. Funeral arrangements are pending, according to variety.com. (IANS)

Unruly audience pelt stones at Bollywood singer Shaan in Guwahati GUWAHATI, Oct 29 (AGENCIES): Popular Bollywood singer Shaan was reportedly pelted stones at by a section of unruly audience after the singer started signing a Bengali number at a function organised at Sarusajai stadium on Sunday evening, drawing criticisms from various quarters. The ‘unwarranted’ act made Shaan livid and he appealed to the audience not to carry such a divisive mindset. “India is one and we should not hold qualms against any language,” the singer said. Shaan, known for giving several

hits in Bollywood, addressing the audience said he was performing despite fever and that he would not perform further if people behave in such a manner. He was visibly angry and walked off to the backstage after the incident but soon returned at the request of the organisers, said a person who was present at the show. It is still not known whether the organisers have lodged any complaint in connection with the incident. Meanwhile , videos showing a section of audience resorting to vandalism has also become viral.

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said Ginni Rometty, IBM Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “IBM will become the world’s top hybrid cloud provider, offering companies the only open cloud solution that will unlock the full value of the cloud for their businesses,” she added. Red Hat will operate as a distinct unit within IBM’s Hybrid Cloud team. IBM will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Red Hat for $190 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $34 billion. Most companies today are only 20 per cent along their cloud journey, renting compute power to cut costs. (IANS)

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Clinical India crush WI by 224 runs

M umbai , O ct 2 9 (IANS): India dished out a clinical performance to outclass the West Indies by 224 runs, their biggest margin of victory against the Caribbean side, in the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday. The victory is India’s third biggest by margin of runs against any side. With the win, India also took a 2-1 lead in the five-match rubber with one match having been drawn. After posting a massive 377/5, thanks to centuries from Rohit Sharma (162) and Ambati Rayudu (100), the home side relied on a disciplined bowling effort by Khaleel Ahmed (3/13) and Kuleep Yadav (3/42) to skittle the tourists for a meagre 153 in 36.2 overs. Facing a daunting target, the Windies never looked in the hunt with Khaleel ripping through the middle order, comprising Marlon Samuels (18), Shimron Hetmyer (13) and Rovman Powell (1) after the top three departed with mere 20 runs on the board. Bhuvneshwar drew first blood for the hosts with the wicket of opener Chandrapaul Hemraj (14),

Indian players celebrate the dismissal of West Indies’ batsman Chandrapaul Hemraj on Monday. (PTI)

before a couple of run-outs of Kieran Powell (4) and the in-form Shai Hope (0) further derailed the chase. Skipper Jason Holder (54 not out off 70 balls) raged a lone battle but with wickets falling at regular intervals, it was only a matter

of time for the Indian bowlers to clean up the tail. Earlier, Rohit with an explosive 137-ball 162 forged a 211-run third wicket stand with the other centurion Rayudu (100 off 81 balls) to propel the hosts to a mammoth 377/5.

Nagaland U-23 cricket squad announced

Nagaland Cricket U-23 men’s team for C K Naydu Trophy for Session 2018-19.

D imapur , O ct 2 9 (NPN): Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) has declared the Under-23 squad for the four day C K Nayadu Trophy against Sikkim at Bhubaneswar from November 2 to 5. The team will be leaving for Bhubaneswar on

October 30. The team will be led by Nagaho Chishi. Nagaland U-23 squad: Akavi Yeptho, Arvind Verma, Ashirbad Kumar, Chetan Anand, Imlikaba, Mungkham Phom, Nadeem Tanwar, Nagaho Chishi, Peteneizo Rupreo, Puchu Deb, Fixture Venue Bhubaneswar Meghalaya Nagaland Nagaland Puducherry Nagaland Nagaland Uttrakhand

Vinayak Gupta, Samarat Maury, Shamwang Wangnao, Shubham Singh and Tanay Valmik Muralidhar. Support Staff: R Ruralidhar (Coach), Purnendu Jena (Trainer), Atanu Singha (Physio) and Rajesh Mondol (Manager)

Date November 2 to 5 November 14 to 17 November 22 to 25 November 30 to Dec 3 December 8 to 11 December 16 to 19 December 24 to 27 January 1 to 4

Electing to bat, India raced to a brisk 71-run opening stand between Shikhar Dhawan (38) and Rohit, but were jolted once again with the second wicket of skipper Virat Kohli (16) falling in the span of 30 runs. With Rohit in full flow, Rayudu took the back seat and quietly watched the Mumbaikar racing to his 21st ODI ton. Rayudu also steadily brought up his half century before matching his partner shot by shot until off-spinner Ashley Nurse got the back of the opener caught at third man by Hemraj. R aya d u c o n t i nu e d milking the tourists and in the company of an off-colour MS Dhoni (23), reached his third ODI century off 80 deliveries before eventually being run out. Kedar Jadhav (16 not out) and Ravindra Jadeja (7 not out) got a few lusty blows to swell the total past the 370-run mark. Brief Scores: India 377/5 (Rohit Sharma 162, Rayudu 100; Roach 2/74) beat West Indies 153 (Holder 54 n.o; Khaleel Ahmed 3/13, Kuldeep Yadav 3/42) by 224 runs.

HASSA informs on fixture

Warner, Smith bans will stand: CA

Melbourne, Oct 29 (PTI): Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month. Smith and Warner were slapped with a one-year ban while Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months. The Australian Cricketers’ Association termed the punishment on the trio “harsh” and called for a reconsideration but CA chairman David Peever remained adamant and turned down the plea. “Sanctions were carried out and imposed by the board after a very full and thoughtful process. So the sanctions stand,” said Peever. “As chairman of the board of CA, I accept responsibility for what happened in SA, but I’m also very confident that we’re positioned to move forward from here. We’ve learned many lessons and of course there has been a lot going on since then. Both within the playing group and within the organisation itself to move things forward.”

10-U Kukami Trophy underway

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DIMAPUR, OCT 29 (NPN): The week-long, 10-U Kukami Trophy (men’s football), 4-U badminton (men and women) and 10-U Lhosheli Neho Memorial trophy (women’s volleyball), organized by 35-U Kuhuboto Ghakhu Sports Association (KGSA), got underway at Xelhozhe village on Monday. In the opening match, host team Xelhozhe village thrashed Xekhiye 7-0. Earlier, the opening ceremony was graced by kilonser NSCN (R), Viniho Kiho as chief guest in place of chief host NSCN (R) vicepresident, Akato Chophi.

Addressing the gathering, the chief guest reminded the participants that discipline was one of the most effective tools needed to achieve in sports. Apart from this, to become successful in sports, one must work harder, he told the participants. He also lauded the donors and KGSA for providing platform to the youngsters to exhibit their skills. He further appealed to the participants to utilize this platform seriously so that they can represent the state and country in the national and international levels. Expressing happiness that some talented youngsters from the area have started playing at the national level,

he urged the participants to emulate them so that in future it will be their turn to perform at higher levels. Earlier, on his arrival, the chief guest hoisted the association flag. All together 19 units under KGSA are participating in the meet which will culminate on November 3. In men’s football, 15 teams are vying for the title while nine team are competing in women’s volleyball, and 11 teams in badminton (men and women). Speech on behalf of donor was delivered by KGKK president, head GB kawoto Aye and head GB Tokuho Suhoi Neho (women volleyball donor).

DEF Tuensang enter Loyem Memorial semis

D imapur , O ct 2 9 (NPN): DEF Tuensang needed a tie-breaker to beat Oziepik FC and set up a mouth-watering clash against defending champions Sangzi FC in the semifinals of the 26th Loyem Memorial Trophy. The fourth quarterfinal match played at Loyem Memorial Ground on Monday saw Oziepik FC take the lead courtesy Players of Oziepik FC (green) and DEF Tuensang in action on Monday. Sangtsoi who found the for DEF Tsg to equalise as as the 90 minutes of play from the spot as DEF Tsg back of the net in the 33rd six minutes into the restart ended. Even in extra time, won 3-1. DEF Tsg will face minute. But the lead of when Aketo out-tussled both teams failed to pro- the defending Champion a solitary goal against a the opponent defender and duce anything worthwhile Sangzi FC on October 31. stronger team with the secchipped the ball over the and the fate of the match Today’s match ond half remaining meant advancing goalkeeper and was left to be decided via a the game remained in the 1st semi-final: 1:00 pm into the net. penalty shootout. Dimapur, Oct 29 balance. Nyenshen FC Vs Vetao Neither teams looked In the tie-break, four It did not take long (NPN): The Integrated Aye FC ambitious going forward Oziepik FC players missed Rehabilitation Centre for Addict/Alcoholic (IRCA), Prodigal’s Home, Dima1ST DEATH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT pur will be organizing a ANNIVERSARY With deep gratitude and three day volleyball tourof appreciation, we would like to nament under the theme, Lt. WELHIPE U THAHU convey our sincere gratitude to “Regaining Hope” on No- all the individuals, organizations, 30th October 2017 vember 28-30 at its centre churches, friends and well wishers at Murise Village, Dhan- who stood by us with prayers, It’s been a year since you left siripar, Dimapur. material support, financial and The tournament is physical assistance at the demise of us for your heavenly being organized with an our beloved Late N. Koralemba on abode but you are always in th objective to create aware- 27 of October 2018. our hearts and minds. Though we are unable to neither Born on: 21.05.1987 ness amongst the society, reach out and thank all of you We remember you always. Died on: 27.10.2018 especially the youth, about individually nor repay your good the fatality and the nega- deeds extended towards our family, it is our sincere tive outcome an impact of and humble prayer that our God Almighty bless you all Loving family members. drugs and alcohol addic- abundantly. tion and also to raise funds Loving wife, parents, children, Remembering LATE PICHANO NGULLIE of an ambulance for the MKC-279 in-laws and family members. on her centre’s residents. th 5 DEATH ANNIVERSARY Registrations forms ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for the tournament can be Died on 30th October 2013 availed from Kiran Sports, “Those we love don’t Church Road, Dimapur. go away, Further more informathey walk beside us tion, contact 7005130293. Dimapur, Oct 29 (NPN): The fixture for 6th HASSA Sports Meet and 5th Chekiye Memorial Trophy will be drawn on October 31 at 2:00 pm at the residence of Vihoshe Yeptho, HASSA Banker. Therefore, Highway Area Sumi Sports Association (HASSA) has informed all its units to come for the draw without fail.

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The 11th Adventure Camp under National Programme for Youth Adolescent Development (NPYAD) was conducted by the department of Youth Resources and Sports from October 22-26 at John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema. Advisor YR&S, Er.Zale Neikha flagged off the camp. Participants were taught about basic survival techniques, fire making skills and were made to experience Zipline, rock climbing and rappelling.

Born : 1940 – Died : 23/10/2018

We t h e b e r e a v e d f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Late Tsenbemo Ovung would like to express sincere and profound gratitude to each and everyone who stood by us in prayer, financial, moral and physical support during his prolonged illness till the demise of our beloved on 23rd Oct. 2018. We convey our special thanks to : 1. Naga Hospital Kohima, Doctors and Nurses 2. Shri. Y. Patton, Dy. CM Nagaland and Family 3. Kohima Tsungiki Khumshum 4. Shri. Imsang Imchen and Family 5. Tsungiki Village Baptist Church 6. Tsungiki Village Senior Citizen Group 7. Tsungiki Village Council We deeply regret our inability to thank you all individually but your good deeds and kindness shall always be remembered. May the Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Federer holds the trophy during the victory ceremony.

BASE, Oct 29 (Agencies): Roger Federer battled to claim his 99th career ATP Tour title on Sunday, rallying to defeat Romanian qualifier Marius Copil 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors final at Basel. The top seed claimed his ninth trophy at his home event as he overcame an inspired opponent who took the lead early in each set but was pegged back by the 20-time Grand Slam champion.

Federer will now aim to win number 100 by the end of the season. The 93rd-ranked Copil was competing in the biggest match of his life after emerging from qualifying. But after knocking out sixth seed Marin Cilic and third seed Alexander Zverev in the last four, the Romanian found himself facing the king of the court in the final. The victory was Federer’s 71st at the event.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Job 1:21“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD...”

We, the family of Late Neile-u Mar y Theünuo acknowledges the immeasurable expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to friends, church, neighbours and well Neile-u Mary Theünuo wishers who were with us physically, Born on 17th April 1972 emotionally, financially and through Died on 27th Oct. 2018 your valuable prayers. Though we are unable to thank each of you individually, your kind deeds shall always be remembered and indebted we shall remain. May the good LORD bless you all abundantly. Loving husband, children and family members. K-3191

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