October 3, 2018

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State-wide mass social work ends; CM grateful DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, has expressed gratitude to all sections of the people who came forward to participate in the mass cleanliness drive from September 29 to October 2, 2018 throughout the state as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2018 coinciding with the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. According to CMO media cell, the chief minister expressed hope that cleanliness would be maintained as a way of life and not only during campaigns. He expressed confidence that all those who participated in the cleanliness drive would be inspired to continue the works in their respective areas and ensure greater participation of individuals in maintaining clean and green surroundings in the interest of public health and environmental protection.

Fuel prices continue to rise

NEW DELHI, OCT 2 (IANS): Fuel prices continued on the daily recordbreaking upward movement on Tuesday. In the national capital, petrol cost Rs 83.85 per litre, data on the Indian Oil Corp website showed.

Petrol prices in the other key cities of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai on Tuesday are at Rs 91.20, Rs 85.65 and Rs 87.18 per litre respectively -- all new levels. In tandem with petrol, the cost of diesel also rose to new highs on Tuesday. Prices of the fuel in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai were Rs 75.25, Rs 77.10, Rs 79.89 and Rs 79.57 a litre respectively, up from the Monday’s Rs 75.09, Rs 76.94, Rs 79.72 and Rs 79.40 respectively.

Meanwhile, air travel is set to become costlier with oil state-run oil marketers on Monday raising the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 7.25 per cent.

Dimapur-Shillong NST night service

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Nagaland State Transport (NST) has announced resumption of DimapurShillong night service with effect from October 5, 2018.

In a circular, NST assistant general manager stated that the service would ply via Jaklabandha/Numaligarh daily with service No.329 up from Dimapur and 328 down from Shillong. NST informed that fare fixed at Rs.500 per ticket would be available at ISBT counter and Old NST Dimapur station counter and MSTC counter Shillong. Departure time from both Old NST Bus station Dimapur and MSTC Shillong station is at 4 p.m.

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Rural Nagaland declared ODF

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KOHIMA, OCT 2 (NPN): Nagaland on Tuesday became the 22nd State in the country and fourth in the Northeast to be declared Open Defecation Free State (Rural) on the occasion of 149th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.

PHE minister Jacob Zhimomi announced this in the presence of PHE department officials, village councils and water and sanitation (WATSAN) committee members at an event held at Ura Academy Hall here. On the occasion the minister also gave away awards to 112 villages for best sanitation practices.

In his address, the minister acknowledged the cooperation extended by all those involved in the campaign like PHE department officials, WATSAN committee members and citizens for their relentless effort to achieve the status of ODF State (Rural) and congratulated the awardees, adding that it was a proud moment for Nagaland.

Zhimomi said the ODF declaration is for all the 1,122 villages of the state

Jacob Zhimomi, Moangwati Aier and others releasing the scroll of ODF State Free (rural) in Kohima, Tuesday (NP)

and does not cover urban areas. While Longleng, Kiphire, Dimapur and Mokokchung districts were declared ODF in 2017, the remaining districts of Kohima, Mon, Peren, Zunheboto, Wokha, Phek and Tuensang were declared ODF on Tuesday, thereby making Nagaland ODF State (Rural).

On the occasion, the best performing villages were also awarded with mementos and citations.

Zhimomi further announced that as the country stepped into the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, PHED would col-

laborate with urban development department so that Nagaland was declared as ODF by 2019 along with rest of the country.

He expressed sorrow over the recent damage caused to road infrastructure and private properties by heavy rains, adding efforts were on to restore them.

The minister further asserted that development was not just about having good buildings and roads, but also about having basic amenities with a clean environment.

Claiming that the State government had helped in

getting Nagaland declared as ODF State (Rural), he remarked that now it was now up to the citizens to retain the status, even as he appealed to village councils and WATSAN committee members to ensure that ODF status was retained.

Zhimomi mentioned that as per an independent council report, Nagaland ranked 15th in the country in sanitation maintenance in rural areas and called for working towards the common endeavour of ensuring that Nagaland was included in top 10 for sanitation.

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Modi stresses on 4Ps for cleaner world

NEW DELHI, OCT 2 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Swachh Bharat Mission has turned into the world’s biggest mass movement on sanitation and has given a mantra for making the world cleaner.

“Political leadership, public funding, partnerships and people’s participation are the four mantras for making the world cleaner,” he said in his address at the closing session of the four-day Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention (MGSIC) in the presence of sanitation ministers and other leaders in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) from around the world, besides UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres.

Referring to Gandhiji’s remarks that he would give greater priority to cleanliness over independence, Modi said that he derived inspiration from the Mahatma and followed his guidelines while initiating the movement.

“Today, I am proud that our nation of 125 crore people is following in the footsteps of Gandhiji, and have turned Swacch Bharat Mission as the world’s big-

gest mass movement,” he said.

Asser ting that the Swachh Bharat Mission has brought a behavioural change in the people, he said that rural sanitation has gone up to 94 per cent as against 38 per cent in 2014.

“Five lakh villages and 25 states have become Open Defecation Free,” he said expressing satisfaction at the changing lifestyle of people in India, following Swachh Bharat Mission.

Mentioning the emphasis that Mahatma Gandhi placed on cleanliness, he said that an unclean environment, if not cleaned, leads to a situation where one starts accepting circumstances.

“On the contrary, if one cleans up dirt in the surroundings, he gets energized and then does not resign himself to existing adverse circumstances,” he said.

Referring to 17 Sustainable Development Goals set up by United Nations, the Prime Minister assured UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that India will play an important role in achieving the goals.

“We are on track to achieve it before the set target. Along with sanita-

tion our government is also focussing on nutrition,” he said.

Addressing the gathering, Guterres congratulated Modi for giving priority to sanitation and said that clean India will be a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

“Mahatma Gandhi was ahead of his time when it came to safe, hygienic sanitation - as he was in so many areas. He demanded the right of sanitation for everyone. And he demanded respect for that right from everyone. And the Clean India Mission builds on his genius and lifelong quest for human dignity,” he said.

The UN chief said that poor sanitation and open defecation have a disproportionate impact on women and girls.

“They may face an increased risk of harassment and abuse, restrictions on their personal freedom of movement and increased health risks because of lack of access to sanitation facilities and to menstruation materials. Girls cannot wait for safe, clean, private toilets in their schools. And women should not have to wait for sanitation in public spaces and workplaces,” he said.

Gandhian thought 6 convicts released on Gandhi Jayanti Kohima police arrest absconder from Andhra remains essential: Gov Staff Reporter

Acharya delivering the valedictory address during the seminar.

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, Tuesday asserted that the Gandhian thought of truth, morality and ethics remained integral to national consciousness and has influenced the social and administrative sectors of India in various aspects.

Delivering the valedictory address as chief host at the seminar on “Thoughts & Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi”, organised to mark

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): State government released six convicts serving their sentence at different jails on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Tuesday.

The convicts were released after a committee constituted by the home department to examine cases of “eligible convicts” held in various jails of Nagaland for special remission, as per guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, submitted its report.

A release order issued by home commissioner R Ramakrishnan stated that the six convicts were released to commemorate the ensuing 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi so as to befit the occasion and pay homage to Father of the Nation for the humanitarian values he stood for.

The order stated that the government decided to (Cont’d on p-7) grant special remission to

the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Bhavan Kohima on October 2, 2018, Acharya encouraged the students to embrace the life and message of Gandhi and to let it be a guide in their life. Governor said that the Centre’s initiative Swachh Bharat Mission, a Clean India by October 2, 2019 coinciding with 150th Anniversary of Gandhi and Make in India campaign, was aimed at enhancing the manufacturing capability of the country and significant part of the Gandhian discourse. In his key note address, minister for higher education, Temjen Imna Along, said that if one could invite a small principle of how Mahatma Gandhi lived in their lives, one could bring positive change not only in their towns and country but also the world.

certain “categories of prisoners” who had consistently maintained all good conduct during their terms in the prison. It also stated that the prisoners had already spent more than 66% of the sentence period.

The released convicts include three prisoners from Dimapur central jail – Vekhozo, son of late Veshto of Chozuba village in Phek district, Pranab Dutta alias Papu alias Rahul, son of late Phulan Dutta and Mamumkhubo, son of Sanatum.

Similarly, two prisoners were released from Kiphire district jail – Longti Sangtam, son of Tsisete Sangtam and Seyuba Sangtam, son of late Chorikyu. Dilip Orang, son of Mongro Orang, was also released from Dimapur district jail.

Meanwhile, a short programme was organised at central jail here to celebrate the 149th birth anniversar y of Mahatma Gandhi on Tuesday where

additional inspector general (AIG) prisons Imtiangshi Ao spoke briefly about the contributions of Father of the Nation.

The AIG informed the gathering that more eligible prisoners would be released in two phases – the second phase on 10 April, 2019 to commemorate the anniversary of Champaran Satyagraha and the third phase on October 2, 2019 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He encouraged the released prisoners to start living exemplary life of Gandhi as they step out from the prison.

The released prisoners were also handed over biographies of Mahatma Gandhi by central jail’s assistant jailor Zubemo Ovung.

The programme was chaired by central jail’s jailor Dr Oben Yathna and vote of thanks was delivered by central jail’s assistant jailor David Thirah.

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Kohima police with assistance from Andhra Pradesh police arrested a person who had absconded after misappropriating construction materials (meant for construction of culverts under four-lane project) to the tune of Rs. 25 lakh.

According to Kohima police PRO, following a written complaint from NH29 four-lane construction authority against one of the employees on May 31, 2018, a case was registered with Sechü (Zubza) Police Station, Kohima.

In the course of investigation, PRO said assistance was sought from local police of Guduru Rural Police Station, Andhra Pradesh to apprehend the accused person. On receiving input from sources that the accused was on a visit to his native village to attend the celebration

New Facebook features to protect users Soon, citizens can file FIR online SAN FRANCISCO, OCT 2 (IANS): Embroiled in a massive data breach and facing $1.63 billion in fine from the European Union (EU) privacy watchdog, Facebook on Tuesday introduced a new feature for its 2.3 billion users to hide or delete multiple comments at once from the options menu of their post.

This feature is rolling out on desktop and Android and will be available on iOS in the coming months.

“We are also testing ways to more easily search for and block offensive words from appearing in comments,” said Antigone Davis, Global Head of Safety at Facebook.

“If you see a friend or family member being bullied or harassed, now you can report someone on their behalf via the menu above the post that you are concerned about.”

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operations team will review the post, keep the report anonymous, and determine whether it violates its community standards.

People will also be able to appeal decisions on cases involving bullying and harassment.

Earlier this year, Facebook announced a process that allows people to request another review of their photo, video or post that has been taken down for violating community standards for nudity and sexual activity, hate speech or graphic violence.

“We have now extended these reviews to bullying and harassment violations - this means that if your content has been taken down for bullying or harassment, you will have the opportunity to request another review,” said Facebook.

If Facebook does not take it down after its initial review, users can also ask for

a second review if they think the social media giant made a mistake. “In the coming weeks, we will further expand our policies to better protect public figures against harassment regardless of age,” said Davis.

The announcement comes at a time when Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which is Facebook’s lead privacy regulator in Europe, has asked Facebook to submit more details in the incident where data of over 50 million users were hacked via “Access Tokens” or digital keys.

The privacy watchdog could fine Facebook as much as $1.63 billion for the data breach.

In the biggest-ever security breach after Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook last week admitted that hackers broke into nearly 50 million users’ accounts by stealing their “access tokens” or digital keys.

NEW DELHI, OCT 2 (AGENCIES): Citizens can soon file complaints of seven crime and related services online and get the FIRs registered as the Centre looks at launching “citizen-centric portals” for all states, officials said.

The portal will allow the citizens to seek antecedent verification of prospective employees like domestic helps, drivers, tenants or for any other purpose.

“The state citizen-centric portals are ready to be launched in all states and Union Territories (UTs) soon,” a Home Ministry official said. The concept is a ‘SMART’ policing initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as enunciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide services to citizens and aid efficient police investigations.

The virtual platform will offer online facility to register FIRs initially in seven crime and related services in 34 states and UTs that include person and address verification of employees, tenants and nurses, permission for hosting public events, lost and found articles and vehicle theft. It aims at turning

criminal investigation a “citizenfriendly” affair. The citizens’ reports and requests are forwarded to states and Union Territories police without loss of time for follow-up action, the official said. The citizens can also seek certification of their antecedents via the portal.

To protect privacy of individuals concerned and for national security reasons, the crime data and reports can be searched only by authorised police officers. The citizens who seek criminal antecedent verification services will be provided responses through e-mail, another official said.

While addressing an annual conference of police chiefs of all states in 2014 in Guwahati, the prime minister had advocated the concept of SMART policing in the country. Modi had said that he wanted a police force which took care of the country’s law and order in an efficient manner.

“By ‘SMART’ policing, I mean S for strict but sensitive, M for modern and mobile, A for alert and accountable, R for reliable and responsive and T for techno-savvy and trained,” he said.

Kovvuru Nagaraju

of a festival, PRO said a three-member team of Kohima Police left for Andhra Pradesh on September 28, 2018 and apprehended the absconder with the assistance from local police.

The accused has been identified as Kovvuru Nagaraju (an engineer cum accountant under the fourlane construction project), son of Kovvuru Venkata Subbayya, Harijanawada Vinduru village, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The arrested accused has been brought back to Kohima for further investigation of the case, PRO said.

AFRAU Pangti demands execution of road project DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Amur Falcon Roosting Area Union (AFRAU) Pangti has cried foul over non-construction of connectivity road to tourist spot (Amur Falcon Observation Area) despite the sanction of the project in 2016 by Ministry of Tourism under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

In a press release, AFRAU Pangti president, N Thungbemo Shitiri, accused the tourism department of being reluctant to implement the project even after numerous directives from higher authority for implementation. AFRAU alleged that due to “selfish interest” of some individuals and insincerity on the part of concerned department the project failed to take off till now.

The union has warned that individuals and groups trying to make any profit out the project would be sternly dealt with.

Further, the union has appealed to the responsible department to issue work order to the local deserving tenderer at the earliest before arrival of the bird i.e. second week of October). Failure to do so would compel the union to take its own course of action and the department would be held solely responsible for any untoward action, AFRAU warned.

Meanwhile, AFRAU Pangti has convened a general meeting on October 7, 2018 at 2pm in the community hall, Pangti village.

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Inner Wheel Club honours senior citizens Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): Inner Wheel Club (IWC) of Dimapur observed World Senior Citizens’ Day at Rotary Club, Midland on Tuesday. Fourteen prominent senior citizens who have lived in Dimapur for many years and richly contributed to the society in various capacities were honoured with a shawl and citation by the club.

The 14 senior citizens who were felicitated are: BB Chanda, Anetla, N R C Nair, Pankaj ji Sinha, Dr Ahmed, Devashish Datta, Suparash ji Golaccha, Harishankar ji Singhaniya , Bajranglal ji Parikh, Prakash ji Ajmera , Shrimati Indraji, Surjeet Singh, Nirmala Chetri , and Manoj ji Mundra.

Pinky Agarwal, who delivered a speech on the occasion emphasized that senior citizens are indispensible members of the society, adding that a family is incomplete without the presence of elders and

Inner Wheel club honouring senior citizen, Anetla on Tuesday. (NP) children.

Agarwal also lamented that despite their rich contribution both to the family and society, many senior citizens have been reduced to pieces of furniture with no one to take care of them.

Referring to the senior citizen as upholders of traditions, she said it was the bounden duty of the chil-

dren and family members to take care of them in their old age.

“They advise us in testing times and show us the light in darkness, yet when their sight grows dim, we fail to be their light and extend a helping hand. It is indeed heartbreaking that those who taught us everything and sacrificed

their lives are yearning for our attention and support,” she lamented.

Dr. Khusboo Agarwal, who also chaired the programme , gave a brief history of the Inner Wheel Club of Dimapur club which is part of an international club, ‘Inner Wheel’ formed in 1924 and functional in 3900 clubs spread across

104 countries with a total of 1,50,000 members.

Dr. Khusboo also stated that the Dimapur chapter of the club was formed in 2014 by R S Panesar and has made rapid strides since then. The areas of service under taken by the Inner Wheel Club of Dimapur are; literary mission, women and child care, celebrating festivals with the under privileged and disaster.

She also informed those present that the funds for all the activities were collected from member contributions, fund raiser activities, donations and lottery.

The programme started with the Inner Wheel prayer and national anthem led by Shobha Patni. The other highlights were; welcome speech by president, Inner Wheel Club, Neelam Sethi, patriotic song by Rashmi Agarwal , Introduction and felicitation of various prominent senior citizens by secretary, Mamta Bucha and vote of thanks by Nidhi Modi.

DCST celebrates golden jubilee news in Brief RCCA emergency meeting: The Rengma Class-I Contractor Association (RCCA) has convened emergency meeting on October 5, 11 am at Rengma Hoho office Tseminyu town. All the association members have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

GSUD elects: Gorkha Student’s Union Dimapur (GSUD) has elected its new office bearers for the tenure 2018-2021 led by Anand Gurung as the president and Ajay Thapa as the general secretary along with other executive members.

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NEISSR observes third graduation ceremony

Director, Higher Education, Kuholi Chishi, faculty and the graduates. (NP) Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): The fourth foundation daycum-third graduation ceremony of Northeast Institute and Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) was held at Holy Cross Auditorium on Tuesday. Director, Higher Education, Kuholi Chishi graced the graduation ceremony as chief guest.

On the occasion, 36 students, who graduated in Masters in Social Work (MSW), 27 secured first divisions and nine secured second divisions, were felicitated. Kesoninuo Kense was adjudged the best student and awarded a citation and cash award.

In her address to students, faculty and parents the director urged the graduating students to be passionate in their work and elucidated on the three Ps; positivity, passion and perseverance. Reminding the batch of fresh post graduates in MSW that social work is a challenging field; Kuholi Chishi urged them to “be

tenacious and innovative keeping in mind what is traditional.” Kuholi also spoke on the “sixth sense” that is crucial to be an effective social worker; “the ability to understand people and be compassionate.” She also advised students not to aim too high on the onset of their career but make a difference with small beginnings.

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Meriema Campus, Nagaland University, professor RC Gupta who also spoke on the occasion, outlined the four pillars of social work; service, social justice, value of human life and integrity. He said that social service has a great job potential as 60 percent of the population India is young as opposed to the West and other countries which has an ageing population.

RC Gupta also gave a brief history of how social work as a course was started by the TATA group in 1936 and how it has now become a course in many universities across the country starting from the 1950s

and 60s. He then urged the student to put their heart into what they do, saying, “Every one cannot do great work but do small works with great heart.” Earlier in the programme, principal of NEISSR, Fr Dr C P Anto, emphasized that the purpose of NEISSR is to train social workers to set new trends and combat the challenges and ills of the society. He referred to the 36 post graduates as “social doctors” who will heal the illness of the society in Nagaland and the Northeast. Others who spoke on the occasion include Bishop of Kohima diocese, most Rev Dr James Thoppil and director of Shalom Rehabilitation Centre, Rev Fr Chacko Karinthayil The programme commenced with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by invocation prayer by parish priest, Holy Cross church, Fr P J Thomas; vice principal of NEISSR, Fr John Latsutho Proji delivered the vote of thanks; and the programme ended with the NEISSR anthem.

NPCC celebrates Gandhi Jayanti by inducting new members DGP, T. John Longkumer addressing the gathering.

DIMAPUR: Dimapur Changki Senso Telongjem (DCST) celebrated its golden jubilee at Oasis, Khermahal, Dimapur on October 2.

A press release from DCST, Dr. Temjennungsang Longchari stated that, the special invitee to the programme, Nagaland

DGP, T. John Longkumer exhorted the gathering to respect elders who had started the DCST in 1968.

He also advised the gathering to trust in God and not just in one’s ability as one was nothing before God. Stating that meekness before God was strength before man, he also said

that one should seek forgiveness from God and do everything with humanity.

He said that by having faith in God one could solve all problems and therefore should not lose heart.

Further, he said that people must be patient, kind and use wisdom when society needed it.

DIMAPUR: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with induction of new members at Congress Bhavan here on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, NPCC president K Therie said world history had shown that despite years of conflicts, negotiations were the ultimate means for solution, adding this was where Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence was relevant till today.

He stated that after reading the 213th report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, NPCC’s Political Affairs Committee appreciated the difficulties and realities of ongoing

Naga peace process. He, however, termed 21 years of negotiation with no solution as unreasonable.

Therie remarked that a political solution was the first and foremost prerequisite for opening the gates to peace, freedom, development and economic growth. He claimed that Congress’ endeavour was to resolve the political issue through peaceful and constitutional means and that the time had come for elected leaders to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the solution.

Therie explained that the “noble” Naga political movement began out of fear that the identity, religion, culture, customs and social practices of Nagas would

be submerged “in the ocean of Hindus and Muslims”. He claimed Congress had secured Article 371 (A) and the 10-Point Modalities giving full protection, adding no other political party had done anything similar.

He alleged that all parties were now under the diktat of BJP that professed Hindutva, with NDPP even going to the extent of sharing seats in the Assembly.

On the occasion the NPCC president welcomed former AAP members who joined Congress on Tuesday and those who had joined recently like advocate Maong Ozukum, Shanglaw Konyak, Akong Phom, Temjen Yanger, all from Dimapur, and former student

leader C Ezung.

He remarked that the joining of new members on such an auspicious day as Gandhi Jayanti was a blessing of sorts and set the party on a firmer growth trajectory.

Others who spoke at the programme included former AAP candidate from Ghaspani-I, Akavi N Zhimomi who joined Congress recently, NPCC general secretary Capt GK Zhimomi, NPCC secretary W Akum Yimchunger and Dimapur Congress Committee (DCC) president A Bendangyanger Ao. The programme was chaired by DCC vice-president Kikhevi Achumi. Invocation was pronounced by NPCC secretary L Chuba Yim.

Various organisations celebrate Gandhi Jayanti

Special guest along with students after the programme. (NP) Faculty members and students of MGM at the celebration.

Students of Shamator College at the programme.

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DIMAPUR/Kiphire, Oct 2 (NPN): Students in large number observed the Gandhi Jayanti with great enthusiasm at the programmes organized by District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Kiphire on Tuesday.

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In his speech, SDO said that this was the first ever celebration conducted in a grand manner in Kiphire town where activities such as painting and essay competitions were conducted.

He said that the day was also observed as International non-violence day.

Citing the example of Gandhiji, the SDO said that

Members of Nagaland Gandhi Ashram, NIELIT and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, MGAHD at the celebration. “one should apply non violence in the society and have a quest to go with forgive and forget policy”.

The special guest also said that the vision of Ghandhiji was for “Free India and Clean India”, and therefore appealed to the gathering to start cleanliness in their family and within.

He further appealed to the students to join hands so

that Swachh Bharath Mission in the district could be accomplished.

Project Director, DRDA Kiphire, T.Setsathong Sangtam, in his key note address appealed to the students to learn from the life of Ghandhiji and fight against violence. The programme was chaired by investigator, DRDA Kiphire, Atoka K while vote of thanks was

delivered by BDO Sitimi, Dr.Senliwati Longkumer.

Earlier, painting competition was held for all the schools in Kiphire town.

Holila of Loyola Higher Secondary School Kiphire, Alingla T Sangtam of Saramati View Modern School and Lidise of Cambridge School Kiphire bagged the first, second and third prizes respectively. Three consola-

Students of UCTE after the play. tion prizes were also given to three students from Holy Cross School, Saramati View Modern School and Good Shepherd School Kiphire.

MGM: MGM College celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with special meeting conducted at the seminar hall, where principal Fr. Dr. Shibu Varghese spoke about the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and enlightened the students.

A press release from MGM College media cell stated that, student representatives spoke on the occasion along with competitions conducted about Gandhi’s works and philosophy.

In order to highlight Gandhi’s great philosophy “Peace”, the faculty members along with students conducted a peace rally from college to Dhobinala junction. A mass cleanliness drive was also conducted

by students as part of the culmination of Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign which was inaugurated on September 16 at college campus.

UCTE: Unity College of Teacher Education (UCTE), Dimapur conducted competition of “plays on Mahatma Gandhi” on his 149th birth anniversary at seminar hall, UCTE on Tuesday.

A press release from UCTE principal, Dr. T. Yolila Sangtam stated that, the students actively participated in the competition and enacted a play on varied themes reflecting the life of Gandhi and the freedom struggle. The 3rd semester section-‘B’ emerged as the winner of the competition with their play on the theme, “The Champaran Satyagraha”. The 2nd prize was bagged by the 1st semester section-‘B’ on the theme, “Untouchability and Reli-

gious Tolerance”. The 3rd position was secured by the 1st semester section –‘A’ and the 3rd semester section–‘A’ on the themes, “Serendipity in Mahatma’s Life” and “Be the Change” respectively.

SC Shamator: Shamator College (SC), Shamator, Tuensang celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with the theme “Life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi” with Limakumla Pongener, EAC Shamator as guest speaker on October 2. Quiz and painting competitions on the theme were also conducted.

N a ga l a n d G a n d h i Ashram: Along with the rest of the nation, Nagaland Gandhi Ashram, NIELIT and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, MGAHD, Chuchuyimlang on Tuesday celebrated the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Nation at the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram Complex.

A press release by NIELIT extension centre stated that TISS, MGAHD, programme director, Sudharshan Rodriguez spoke on the principles and values showed by Mahatma Gandhi’s life and added that his teachings was relevant even today.

In the programme, Urban Station Committee, Chuchuyimlang, vice chairman, Zulutemba, gave away prizes for an art competition which was held earlier.

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State-wide mass social work culminates

V.Kashiho speaking at the programme. (NP)

State BJP president Temjen Imna Along with others.

Members of Naga Women Hoho Dimapur taking DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam felicitating part in cleanliness drive. sanitary workers.

Kiphire town were awarded for maintaining cleanliness in the town. (Correspondent) NWHD: Joining Dimapur Municipal Council’s (DMC’s) “A Better Dimapur” initiative, Naga Women Hoho Dimapur (NWHD) on Tuesday adopted the stretch of the road from Clock Tower to Holy Cross junction.

The adoption programme was followed by cleanliness drive along the road stretch.

NWHD has also plans to make the road stretch a plastic free zone. During the one year period, NWHD will be conducting various activities to beautify the road. DMC administrator Moa Sangtam while lauding the initiative of NWHD and said that women folk joining in the effort to make Dimapur a cleaner and healthier place will be an encouragement to the youngsters. He also appealed to the shop owners to extend their support in making the city clean. He said under the MoU signed between Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) and NWHD, the latter will be carrying out beautification and cleanliness drive along the road stretch. (Staff Reporter) Satakha: Mass social work was conducted under Satakha sub-division from September 29 to October 2.

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111Bn BSF participated in the social work.

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DIMAPUR: The threeday, state-wide mass social work launched by state chief minister Neiphiu Rio on September 29 culminated on October 2, in commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Swachh Bharat Day. During the day, cleanliness drives were carried out by various schools, NGOs, civil societies, political parties and citizens and the debris left behind by the monsoon rage in the form of flash floods and landslides across the state were also cleared.

Kiphire: In Kiphire, the three-day Swachh Bharat culmination programme was graced by minister of Soil & Water Conservation, Geology and Mining, V.Kashiho Sangtam at Deluxe Point. Reminding the gathering that cleanliness was also part of development, he said cleanliness was bounded duty and that every individual should take it as a challenge to keep their surrounding clean.

He therefore appealed to the gathering to join hand in making Kiphire a better place. The culmination programme was chaired by SDO (C) Longtiba Sangtam while vote of thanks was delivered by EAC HQ Chinithung. Four wards in

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Agartala Sunny to partly cloudy

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Partly sunny; pleasant

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Aizawl

Guwahati An a.m. shower; partly sunny 32 21 Imphal

Partly sunny; pleasant

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Itanagar Not as warm

26 19

Shillong Partly sunny, a shower

22 13

Kohima

A p.m. t-storm in the area

Dimapur Mostly sunny; comfortable

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Tuensang A thunderstorm in spots

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Zale Neikha along with VAC officials and villagers of Kezo Basa.

SBI RBO, AGM Paogin Haokip and DC Dimapur Sushil Kumar Patel Members of Bengali Samaj after the social work. with the staff of SBI Dimapur based branches.

was not acknowledged by the citizens. Maintaining that there are many ways to assist the sanitary workers, the DC said by changing our bad habits of littering around and maintaining cleanliness in the surrounding would help the sanitary workers to lighten their burden.

He also said that Swachh Bharat is a mission to create awareness for clean India and to involve all Indians to keep their surrounding clean for healthy living and cleaner environment.

He said that the purpose of the mass social work was organized in line with Swachh Bharat to clear the roads, drainage and to clean the garbage. Asserting that cleanliness is a continuous process, he appealed to the gathered ward leaders not to wait for the government to clean their own surrounding but discharged their duty with upmost responsibility in keeping their respective wards sanitized.

DC also informed that non-violence pledge will be held on October 3 at DC’s conference hall and therefore urged all the HoDs and government officers to compulsorily attend the programme. He also lauded the ward leaders, HoDs, NGOs & civil societies, chamber of commerce & business community, educational institutions and the citizens of Longleng for actively participating in the mass social work.

Short speech was delivered by SBM chairman Longleng, Ngaipang Angh, and special prayer for clean India mission and sanitary workers was said by SDO civil Longleng, D. Robin.

ADC & administrator Longleng Town Council, Temsuwati Longkumer chaired the programme and delivered the welcome address. The programme was attended

by the ward leaders, all ambassador of SBM Longleng, DBs& GBs, sanitary workers and NGOs. SSP: Sainik School Punglwa (SSP) organised a mass cleanliness drive in the school premises and at the neighbouring village of Punglwa on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. According to PRO HQ IGAR (N) stated that Gp Capt Sharad R Keskar, principal of the school initiated the drive followed by cadets, staff and families.

They cleaned up the school’s campus and periphery of the school. Principal appreciated the efforts of the cadets, staff and families at the cleanliness drive.

NCSU: Nagaland Contractors’ & Suppliers’ Union (NCSU) along with the officials and staff of National Informatics Center (NIC), Kohima District Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection cleaned secretariat road from September 29 to October 2 marking the occasion of Swacchata Hi Seva.

HYS: Hindu Yuva Sanga (HYS) organised a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in collaboration with Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) on October 2 near G.S. Road area Dimapur.

A press release from HYS stated that the convenor for the cleanliness drive was Pritam Dasgupta, who along with the task force led the team in cleaning polluted areas of G.S. Road, Dimapur.

Advisor of HYS, Monoj Bhattacharjee inspired and motivated the members to organise such activities on regular basis.

SBI: State Bank of India, Kohima based branches also took part in the cleanliness dive by cleaning the stretch from AIR to BSNL office as part of Swachhta Hi Seva on October 2.

SBI Regional Business Office Dimapur: SBI Regional Business Office Dimapur under the campaign “Swachhata Hi Seva 2018” conducted a cleanliness drive at Supermarket Complex on October 2.

DCC: Dimapur District Congress Committee (DCC) organized mass social work drive on October 2 at Super Market area, Dimapur on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. DCC expressed gratitude to the party workers for taking part in the social work and all those for their assistance.

GHMSS, GYC: Gorkha Hindu Milan Sewa Sangh (GHMSS)and Gorkha Youth Club (GYC) Dimapur conducted social work as part of clean India Swachh Bharat Mission at Signal Rana colony area on October 2.

93 Bn BSF: The troops of 93 Bn BSF organized Swachhata Hi Seva at BSF Campus Chedema from September 19 to October 2.

A press release from 93 Bn BSF stated that cleaning of drains, collection of house hold wastage, awareness campaign, Swachhata related nataks, wall paintings & building compost etc were carried out. On the closing day on October 2, Pankaj Kumar, Dy Comdt (OC Rear) appealed to all the participants to have a sense of responsibilities in making the surrounding clean and also a plastic free zone.

Dimapur Bongs: Dimapur Bongs in associated with DMC and kids from Kidzee School initiated to cleanliness drive in the city as a part of Swachh Bharath Abhiyaan on October 2. A press release from Dimapur Bongs stated that, under the leadership of president, Dimapur Bongs, Gopal Debnath cleaned the whole of Kalibari Road as allotted by DMC. Students of

Kidzee School also took part in the activity and learned about the importance of teamwork and to keep their surroundings clean.

Indisen village: As part of the state-wide mass social work, the Dimapur district led by district administration conducted cleanliness drive from September 29 to October 2.

According to DIPR report, speaking at the culmination programme held at DC conference hall on October 2, DC Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel, said that conducting the mass social work in Dimapur was more like a celebration and a wonderful experience to see people from different communities and walks of life coming together for a single cause and appealed the people to make it a continuous process. He acknowledged different colony youths, chairman, NGOs and all the individuals who had participated in the social work. DC also expressed appreciation to various departments and individuals who had provided machineries during the cleanliness drive.

Cleanest village/ward award was won by Indisen village, Duncan Bosti and Kuda Village B Khel bagged the second and third positions. The programme was chaired by EAC Dimapur, Tsidi while invocation prayer was pronounced by Lima, youth evangelist.

ADC, Dimapur, Albert Ezung proposed the vote of thanks.

Team Clean Dimapur: Team clean Dimapur organized social work in collaboration with Cornerstone school and college and Fingerprint Tuesday, starting from Bata Charali via Holy cross junction, Dimapur.

St. Joseph’s School Mon: St. Joseph’s School,

Mon conducted social work on October 2. A press release from SJS teacher-in-charge stated that dministrator, teachers and students participated together in this campaign cleaning school and its surrounding area on account of Gandhi Jayanti.

Immanuel College: Immanuel College (IC) conducted a cleanliness drive/ social work with the initiative of the student council, faculty members, students and non teaching staff along the vicinity of the college on October 2. A press release from IC media cell convener, Akutu Poireng stated that, filling up of potholes, making and installing bamboo dustbins, whitewashing the walls, clearing off the waste were done under the supervision of the faculty members and student council. The college also thanked DMC and other well wishers for providing assistance towards success of social work.

MGMHSS: MGM Hr. Sec School (MGMHSS) observed Gandhi Jayanti with head master, B. Paul highlighting the students on the principles of Gandhiji and about Swacchta for personal hygiene and drive for clean habits and clean surrounding on October 2. Students took part in activities and speech in the assembly as a mark of respect to Gandhiji.

The programme was followed by a peace rally from school to PWD junction and cleanliness drive.

Grace Academy Thahekhu: Grace Academy Thahekhu (GAT) organised a cleanliness drive on October 2 marking the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

The students, teachers and administrator of the school participated in the drive, which included cleaning of the school campus, entire surroundings and the adjoining neighbouring areas including nearby shops.

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well wisher participated in the event. Nagaland State BJP president Temjen Imna Along and organising secretary Ananta Mishra also took part in the cleanliness drive.

VAC: Advisor Youth Resources and Sports, Zale Neikha along with the Village Adoption Committee (VAC) of 15th Southern Angami-II A/C and villagers observed Swachh Bharat Day at Kezo Basa Village on October 2.

In his address, Neikha encouraged the villagers to keep the village clean so that it will become the cleanest model village in the state in near future. He also urged the villagers to stay united and cooperate with the village adoption committee members for development.

The committee convener Dory Yanthan, district fishery officer, also extended happiness to work with the villagers and distributed the following items: Computer set for the students union; three Ceiling fan for community hall; LED bulb for schools, churches, community hall and every household; Four Piglets for village Community; Window pane/paint/wires for community hall; different winter vegetable seeds for the farmers and three sewing machines for Kezo Basa Women organisation.

LONGLENG: Swachh Bharat Mission (SMB) was observed at Longleng on October 2 at DC’s conference hall where sanitary workers were felicitated.

The programme was held under the theme “Swachhata Hi Seva”.

According to DIPR report, while felicitating the sanitary workers, DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam asserted that sanitary workers do the dirtiest job but their effort and contribution to the community

Kaito Aye and others at the social work.

Staff Reporter DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): State Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to adopt a stretch of land alongside PWD road near Dimapur Club to mark the culmination of the state-wide ‘Swatchta Hi Seva’ on Tuesday.

The MoU was signed

by BJYM president Benjamin Yepthomi and DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam.

As part of the DMC’s project-- “A better Dimapur”, BJYM has taken the responsibility to beautify and maintain the adopted area which has for long been a dumping zone for

Minister of health and family welfare, Pangnyu Phom, advisor, power, Tovihoto Ayemi and Deputy Commissioner, Sushil Kumar Patel along with others in Dimapur. (NP)

people in the vicinity.

Speaking on the occasion as the special guest, minister of Health and Family Welfare, S. Pangnyu Phom appealed to party workers, the district administration, various

NGOs and local bodies to unite to keep the city clean and green.

Stating that it was the vision of Mahatma Gandhi to keep the country green and clean, Pangnyu said the Narendra Modi led

government at the centre also has a lot of visions for the country and those dreams can be achieved through the concerted efforts of the people.

Advisor for Power, Tovihoto Ayemi who also

spoke on the occasion, appealed to those present and the public at large to make the Swacthta mission a lifestyle, adding that a clean environment will ensure a healthy life.

On the Swatch Bharat initiative, he said there have been changes in the last 4 years brought about by the active participation of stakeholders and citizens.

DMC administrator, Moa Sangtam also called for a community participation to keep Dimapur clean. Stating that people cannot depend on the district administration alone, he said the people have to do their part too.

BJP state secretary and coordinator of Swachh Bharat, Khevishe Achumi, his address said that the initiative of the BJYM

serves as a precedent for other political parties to follow suit.

He added that Swatch Bharat has nothing to do with a party or communal politics but awakening people to a hygienic lifestyle.

The programme began with an inauguration of the site by Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel.

Invocation prayer was delivered by Senti Imchen while the programme was chaired by state BJYM vice president, Inoto Kinimi.

A host BJP youth wing functionaries led by its president Benjami Yepthomi and leaders from various communities and prominent personalities attended the programme.

Organizations that

took part include-- Livingstone Foundation Higher Secondary School, Team Clean Dimapur, BJP party workers, Jain Samaj, Bengali Samaj, Sikh Samaj, Rotary Club, Nagaland Bhojpuri Samaj, Gorkha Hindu Milan Sewa Sangh, Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur and Muslim Council Dimapur.

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Bru leaders to ask govt for resumption of repatriation

Aizawl, Oct 2 (PTI): A day after all aids for Bru refugees in Tripura camps were discontinued, their leaders on Tuesday said they would soon appeal to the authorities to resume the repatriation that had concluded on September 25.

After only 40 of the 5,407 Bru refugee families returned to Mizoram during the stipulated one month of repatriation, the authorities discontinued all kinds of subsistence allowances, including ration supplies and cash dole to them on Monday.

The Centre had earlier warned that assistance doled out to them would be stopped from October 1 and the camps The Mizoram Br u Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), the apex body of the inmates of six Bru relief camps in North Tripura district, held a meeting on the issue on Monday.

The people were informed that the MBDPF would soon submit a memorandum to the Ministry of

Home Affairs and Mizoram and Tripura governments asking for resumption of the repatriation process, MBDPF general secretary Bruno Msha said.

The Forum also intended to appeal for resuming the doles, including food grain and cash to the inmates, Msha told PTI over phone from Naisingpara relief camp.

“There were people who were yet to open bank accounts as required according to the July three agreement,” he said.

An agreement was inked on July 3 between Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, chief ministers of Mizoram and Tripura and MBDPF chief A Sawibunga in Delhi.

The agreement stipulated that Rs 4 lakh for each repatriated Bru family be deposited to the bank account of the head of the family which would mature after three years and payment of Rs 1.5 lakh would be made for housing assistance.

Each repatriated Bru family would be given Rs 5,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer every month and free ration for two years.

Thousands of Brus had been lodged in the Tripura relief camps since late 1997 in the wake of communal tension triggered by the brutal killing of Lalzawmliana, a forest guard, in the Dampa Tiger Reserve on October 21, 1997 by Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) militants.

The first attempt to repatriate them in November 2009 not only failed but triggered another exodus after Bru militants gunned down a youth at Bungthuam village, three days before the commencement of the repatriation process.

Though some Br u families had returned to Mizoram during a number of repatriation processes and on their own will, many of them continued to refuse to leave Tripura despite many attempts by the government.

Non-BJP govt in the centre after 2019 polls: Mukul Correspondent

Shillong, Oct 2: -Meghalaya’s leader of opposition Dr Mukul Sangma on Tuesday said that non-BJP political parties will form the government in the centre in 2019.

“A non-BJP government is coming to power in 2019,” the veteran Congress leader said during an interaction with reporters.

Sangma said that northeastern states are suffering under the regime of BJP-led NDA government as it has deprived the region of funds needed for its development.

While stating that Congress would restore the special category status of the region if they come back to power in 2019, Sangma questioned, “Are they (BJP) experts to know the problems of the northeast overnight that they had to withdraw the special category status of the region,” he said.

Alleging that the BJP government in the centre was “insensitive” to the needs of the people of the region, the former Chief

Manipur declared open defecation free state

Manipur Governor handing over ODF state certificate to CM N Biren on the occasion of National Cleanliness Day in Imphal on Tuesday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Oct 2: Manipur declared as open defecation free (ODF) state on the occasion of National Cleanliness Day on Tuesday. Governor Dr Najma Heptulla handed over the certificate of ODF Manipur to chief minister N Biren Singh.

Speaking at the National Cleanliness Day function held in Imphal’s Gandhi Memorial Hall, the Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi always emphasized cleanliness for a healthy living.

The “Swachh Bharat” initiative taken up by the Central government was

towards this end of keeping the environment clean. “All should endeavour to make it a persevering campaign for a good health and mind,” she said.

She added that the present generation should try to imbibe the virtues of tolerance and humanism from the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi for a better world order.

For Gandhiji, political independence of India was not the end. It was the beginning of a real freedom, that is, economic freedom of the country, she added.

In his address, state chief minister N Biren Singh informed that Manipur was the fifth among

the states in the Northeast and 23rd state of the country to be declared as ODF state of the country.

Recently, Google Toilet Locator was launched, which enable people to locate the nearest public toilet from their mobile, he added.

“The Swacch Bharat Mission is not just for any political gain, but the mission is for the people and the nation to keep the country neat and clean,” he said.

Reiterating his government’s commitment to make the state free from bandh and blockade, Singh appealed the people and civil society organizations

to refrain from calling such strike so that the goal of making Manipur a bandh and blockade free state is achieved.

“While calling bandh or blockade, we should always remember that there are lots of people who are earning their living with day to day. Manipur could be the number one state in the country if we build up a productive work culture and refrain from bandhs, general strikes and blockades,” he said.

On the occasion, the chief minister informed that with the sincere efforts of senior journalists of the state, government has initiated talks with agitating Manipur University fraternity.

The talk which began Monday would continue to restore normalcy and academic atmosphere in Manipur University, he said, and sought the supports and co-operation of the people to resolve the crisis.

Earlier, the Governor and chief minister led the people in offering floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the MG Memorial Hall, Imphal.

Ministers and MLAs of the ruling parties, state chief secretary, DGP, top civil and police officials and others attended the function.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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The Nagaland Senior Citizens Association take this privilege to sincerely appreciate and acknowledge the noble work of homage and favour to NSCA for attending the function of IDOP jointly organized by the Department of Social Welfare and the Nagaland Senior Citizens Association on 1st Oct. 2018 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima by Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Hon’ble Advisor, R.D Nagaland, Kohima.

The NSCA also feel grateful and honoured to have such loving and concerned leader in our “Nagaland For Christ State” for the elders through whom the State was born. We are grateful to the Hon’ble Advisor for giving financial assistance to NSCA including offering of Rs. 500 each as IDOP token present to all the elders who attended the function.

We further wish him good health, longevity and glorious service to our people through God’s wisdom and inspiration.

Dr. S.I Tushi Ao President, NSCA, Kohima

S Ghunakha Swu General Secretary NSCA, Kohima

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Ward-23, Joint Committee, on behalf of the residents of eight colonies, would like to thank all the donors for contributing towards the clearing of clogged drainage.

The Committee would like to especially express heartfelt gratitude to Sematilla Colony Council, Shri Akuto Yepthomi, Shri Hukheto Yepthomi, Shri Atoho Yepthomi and neighbourhood, St. Paul Hr. Sec. School, Honili Memorial School, St. Thomas Montessori and D.M.C for their support.

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We , t h e f a m i l y m e m b e r s o f Mr. Thsüzüsie Nyusou would like to express our deepest and sincere gratitude to: 1. Er. Kenei Lutso & Family 2. Mr. Khriekhotuo Lutso & Family 3. Comdt. Rhovisie Nyuwi 12th IR 4. Rev. Dr. V.K Nuh 5. Rev. Fr. Ousepparampil Sebastian 6. Rev. Fr. Benny 7. Rev. Fr. Peter Pithungo 8. Rev. Sr. Kaisa 9. Doctors and Nurses of Bethel Hospital, Kohima 10. Jakhama Village Council 11. S o u t h e r n A n g a m i Wo m e n Organisation 12. Pochury Baptist Church, Kohima 13. St. Michael Church, Khumiasü 14. Pochury Catholic Community Kohima 15. Staff and Students of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama 16. Pochury Student’s Union, Jakhama And all individuals and well wishers for your immeasurable help and contribution.

By God’s Grace and with the love, support and prayer of everyone, he has recovered.

May the Good Lord bless you and your families.

Minister said, “Every state will be affected by antipeople agenda of the BJP government.”

Stating that northeastern region are frontier states and the nation should understand the problems faced by the states of the region, Sangma alleged that the central government has even deprived the states of the region of their entitlements.

He said that North Eastern Council (NEC) has instructed all the northeastern states to put on hold different projects. “This proves beyond doubt the insensitivity of the centre towards the people of the region,” the Leader of Opposition added.

Moreover, he also alleged that various central ministers visit the state and just give out the budgetary allocations but the funds are never released. “They indulge in rhetoric based on lies,” Sangma said.

He also rejected claims made by Union Road and Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari that Rs 190,000 crore has been sanctioned to develop 12,000 km road projects in the region.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018

ENSUS holds freshers meet in Shillong

Philanthropist and Managing Director of NEC Energy Private Limited, Sapu Bhattacharya addressing the students on Tuesday.

Correspondent

SHILLONG, OCT 2: Eastern Naga Students Union Shillong (ENSUS) on Tuesday welcomed its students’ community, who are pursuing their academic career in various streams in the mountainous state capital of Meghalaya.

Philanthropist and Managing Director of NEC Energy Private Limited, Sapu Bhattacharya attended the daylong programme held at Naga Community Hall here. Students’ leaders from various Naga tribes and other communities

from the North Eastern states witnessed the gathering.

Addressing the students, Bhattacharyya exhorted the students to inculcate acquired knowledge and return to their homeland with the mission to educate the people in the respective areas.

Lamenting that there are no good educational institutes in Eastern Nagaland, Bhattacharya challenged the students to be the pillars of these good institutes so that students from other part of the region would also come and

pursue their academic career. “Why can’t we have such good institutes in Kiphire, Mon Tuensang as our people from that region are not far behind in terms of educational qualification,” he said.

Bhattachar ya also called for protection and preserving the integrity of Eastern Nagas in particular and Nagas in general.

Special cultural performances were performed by the six cultural troops from Nagaland namely; Chang, Konyak, Khiamniungan, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger respectively.

2 injured in mistaken 180 butterfly species encounter in Manipur recorded in Arunachal Pradesh Correspondent

IMPHAL, Oct 2: Two soldiers were reportedly wounded after a mistaken encounter between Para Commandos of Indian Army and troops of Assam Rifles in interior Manipur village bordering Myanmar on Monday evening. Reports said that the mistaken encounter took place at the forest area near Nambisha village in Kamjong district Monday evening, around 5.30 pm.

Troops of 11 Assam Rifles guarding the international borderline, who entered the forest area after receiving information of presence of rebels, were fired upon by the Para Commandos of Indian Army who were also waiting to ambush the rebels.

Two personnel of the Para Commando sustained injuries in the mistaken encounter which lasted for some minutes, reports said.

Itanagar, Oct 2 (PTI): Around 180 species of butterflies were recorded in Seijosa area of Arunachal Pradesh’s East Kameng district during an annual event that encourages research and conservation of the colourful insects, officials said.

Important species of butterflies, including the ‘Creteus Cyrina’, ‘Arhopala Oenea’ and ‘Chersonesia Intermedia’ were recorded at the three-day North East Butterfly Meet that concluded on Monday, they said.

The fifth edition of the event, organised by the Butterflies of Northeast India Group, was held at the Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve.

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The meet provides a common platform for butterfly enthusiasts, wildlife researchers and staff of forest department to interact on butterfly diversity, distribution and conservation, and explore their rich diversity in the region, the officials said.

Around 50 participants from different states participated in the event, including butterfly lovers from Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya. “Pakke is an important biological hotspot and butterflies play a key role in maintaining the biological richness of the region,” said Seijosa Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) T R Tapu.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER CHOZUBA PHEK, NAGALAND

BHUMNYU UNION LONGLENG

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With immense pride and honour, we the Bhumnyu Union Longleng Town extend our heartiest congratulations to the following persons.

(1) Miss. M. PHUKTHAI PHOM, D/o Mr. N. Manngai & Mrs. Manem of Bhumnyu Village for securing Top-I Position (Gold Medal) in the recently declared Master of Laws (L.L.M) result under ICFAI University, Tripura.

(2) Miss. Y. LUNGJAI PHOM, D/o H. Yoyan & Mrs. K. Pangyau for clearing NET exam under Education Department.

May God Almighty bless them in every future endeavour.

(K. CHAINGAEI PHOM) (K. NYAPONG) President, BUL G/Secy., BUL Nagaland Nagaland

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The Wameken Baptist Church is prayerfully planning to celebrate the Quasquicentennial (QQC), the 125th years of Christianity from 19th to 20th of Dec. 2018. Therefore we urge all the Wameken citizens and in-laws to prayerfully plan and prepare to attend this God's faithfulness celebration. The programme will be dispatched in due time.

Pastor Wameken Baptist Church DP-7335 To The Engineer-in-Chief, Power Department, Nagaland : Kohima Subject : ULTIMATUM Sir, With due respect, I have to state that the transformer which was installed at Longsa Village was damaged on 13th July 2018. After three months a defective transformer was re-installed on 20th Sept 2018 but it was totally damaged again on 23 rd Sept 2018. On 01/10/2018 another transformer was installed but it could not function since the transformer was below the requirement load. In fact, Longsa Village is an Award Village which contributes high revenue to the State Power Department. Further, the affected 14 (fourteen) Villages were time and again neglected by the concern department where the general public could not tolerate anymore. The Village Council foreseeing the intention of the mob and to prevent the damage of properties immediately locked the sub-station at Niropen Colony, Wokha Town.

Therefore, until and unless a New Transformer is restore within one week by the concern department, the 14 (fourteen) Villages will not held responsible if any untoward incident happen.

Date:02/10/2018 Place : Longsa, Wokha Yours faithfully, (Zayio Ezung) Chairman, Longsa Village on behalf of fourteen affected Villages WC-204

Dt. Chozuba 8th May 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Smt Zuvetalu Nyekha W/o Lt. Ponuyi Nyekha a resident of Chesezu village/ Town has applied for Succession Certificate in her name under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, to enable her to draw/claim dues and benefit in respect of her late Husband Lt. Shri Ponuyi Nyekha who was working as O/Peon GHS Chetheba under the establishment of School Education (Department) and expired on 19-04-2018.

Public are asked to file claims/objection if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

Japheth Woch Additional Deputy Commissioner Chozuba, Phek, Nagaland K-2846

PUBLIC INFORMATION

It is hereby informed to the Public that the sale and purchase of land under the jurisdiction of Ghowoto Village is strictly prohibited and in case if needed the same should be with the consent and knowledge of Shri G. Phuhoto Zhimomi, Hd G.B Ghowoto Village, failing to do so will be doing on their own peril.

(G. Phuhoto Zhimomi) Hd G.B Ghowoto Village DP-7339 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KOHIMA : NAGALAND PUBLIC NOTICE Dated Kohima, the 28th September 2018 NO.REV/TRANS-3/2018 -//- Whereas the following persons have applied for transfer/bifurcation of Patta.

Sl. No. Name Patta No. Location 1.

Zhadelie 1644 Agri Colony to Khrieketou Peter Kin 2.

Kelhoutsieko Siam 1421 Daklane to Mezoma Women Society 3.

Rhikietuo-ü 6257 Midlane to Kezhakietuo Sekhose 4.

Zakiekholie Rulho 8464 Lower Lerie to Khrokedu Kronu 5.

Hurah Angami 8277 Hospital Colony to VDB, Sakraba Phek District 6.

T. Ali Jamir 9554 (P) Para Medical Colony to Chukudong Ao 7.

Pukhalu Sema 2074 Officer's Hill with (a) Rokohol Puyo (b) Zhalhouviu Seyie (c) Neiziengutuo Mor 8.

Limawati 5614 Near South P.S with (a) C. Imtisanen Aier (b) Vitoni Aier 9.

Dziesengulie Terhüja 4391 Dhobilane with (a) Vilaheü Terhüja (b) Vikepenuo Terhüja 10.

Thungjabemo Ezung 8783 (P) P.R. Hill Colony with R. Mhathung Khuvung Public are hereby asked to file their claims/objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. Failing which no claim/ objection will be entertained after the expiry of stipulated time.

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Need to cleanse voter’s list

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t was quite interesting in a way, when media published report on the seven-day deadline issued by chairmen of six colonies and Gaon Buras (GBs) of Purana Bazar for all bogus voters under five polling stations to provide proof of their residence, failing which such names would be struck off the voter’s list. The people of the state in general fully support the effort towards clean election, at least in principle.

If there are many factors that impede achievement of the lofty objective for clean elections; perhaps one of the most vital of them is the need to have a clean voter’s list. The six chairmen of the colonies under Purana Bazar have only testified to the major flaw in the voter’s list. Of course, after years of efforts, some measure of success can be claimed in this regard. It would be worthwhile to mention how the voter’s list has acted as the fulcrum of malpractices. In 2012, when the extensive revision was conducted sometime, doubts about the authentic of the rolls came true when some village(s) had more voters than the actual population. As per 2011 census figures the state’s population was recorded at 19,78,502 and the figure of the electoral roll was 11,63,388 or around 59% of the population. The question is whether the Election department had taken serious note of such matter(s) and fixed responsibility on those involved in preparation of the roll? Even the electoral rolls do not reflect the facts unless the process of eliminating ghost names from the rolls is effected. The high percentage registered in Nagaland in all elections, does suggest that either voters are the most enthusiastic among voters in India by unfailingly turning out in very large numbers or it could be due to rampant voting by impersonators. To suggest that voters are among the most enthusiastic would be too simplistic an explanation. Even if voters are enthusiastic, it is practically difficult for such a large number of voters beyond 70% to be able to cast their votes. Perhaps, the spirit of proxy voting or voter impersonation refuses to go away and continues to be a feature of elections in Nagaland. Even introduction of the Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and webcasting in some polling stations has not dampened the spirit.

It has been reported, that in many polling stations across the state, the head of a family was allowed to cast votes for the entire members. There were also reports, that in many villages, some persons designated to ‘vote’ as per the decision of the authority, had carried out the farce with impunity. So long a voter can only vote with the election identity card, it would serve the basic purpose of one- person- one- vote and practically eliminate proxy voting etc. Therefore, the much talked about reform of the electoral process in Nagaland should begin with voter identity card. The only way is to re-introduce voter identity cards throughout the state which is to be the sole basis for ascertaining the identity of the voter. This is one major issue that requires serious consideration. Citing the biblical principle ‘a good tree brings forth good fruit and a bad tree brings forth bad fruit’; the same can be applied to ensure that a clean voter’s list will facilitate ‘clean election’.

Of course the poll officials on duty must ensure that this principle of one genuine voter for one genuine vote is enforced without fear or favour.

DailyDevotion The Place of Humiliation If You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us. —Mark 9:22 After every time of exaltation, we are brought down with a sudden rush into things as they really are, where it is neither beautiful, poetic, nor thrilling.

The height of the mountaintop is measured by the dismal drudgery of the valley, but it is in the valley that we have to live for the glory of God. We seeHis glory on the mountain, but we never live for His glory there. It is in the place of humiliation that we find our true worth to God— that is where our faithfulness is revealed. Most of us can do things if we are always at some heroic level of intensity, simply because of the natural selfishness of our own hearts. But God wants us to be at the drab everyday level, where we live in the valley according to our personal relationship with Him. Peter thought it would be a wonderful thing for them to remain on the mountain, but Jesus Christ took the disciples down from the mountain and into the valley, where the true meaning of the vision was explained (see Mark 9:5-6, Mark 9:14-23).

“If you can do anything….” It takes the valley of humiliation to remove the skepticism from us. Look back at your own experience and you will find that until you learned who Jesus really was, you were a skillful skeptic about His power. When you were on the mountaintop you could believe anything, but what about when you were faced with the facts of the valley? You may be able to give a testimony regarding your sanctification, but what about the thing that is a humiliation to you right now? The last time you were on the mountain with God, you saw that all the power in heaven and on earth belonged to Jesus— will you be skeptical now, simply because you are in the valley of humiliation?

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Post-mortem

Statement of ANATG-2015 Batch

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he ANATG-2015 Batch is a group of teachers consisting of Graduate Teachers, Primary Teachers, Hindi Teachers, Drawing Teachers, Language Teachers and Vocational Teachers serving under the School Education Department on adhoc basis. We were appointed between the years 1995 to 2012. Ninety percent of us are paid fixed salary of Rs. 6700/- and 8400/-.

Mention may be made that all of us have been appointed against sanctioned post. The Government of Nagaland is aware that in the past most of the teachers under the School Education Department have been appointed on adhoc basis and have been regularized subsequently. The practice for recruitment of teachers in the State under Department of School Education has been as such that, initial adhoc appointment is followed by subsequent regularization.

In tune with the practice followed in the Department of School Education, we also accepted the offer of adhoc appointment drawing assurance from the prevalent practice. We believed that, like our seniors, we would also be regularized after going through Screening test/ Suitability Test and other clearances and approval from the esteemed P&AR department.

Acknowledging the nature/manner in which appointments are normally made, the Government has also framed and notified various regularization schemes from time to time. To the best of our knowledge, general regularization policy for contact/adhoc employees was put in place since the year 2004. Many have benefitted based on regularization policies framed by the Government from time to time. We are similarly circumstanced as the persons who were regularized on the basis of various regularization policies of the State Government. One such regularization scheme was notified vide Office Memorandum No. AR-5/ASSO/98 dated 4.8.2008. The said Memorandum provided for regularization of contract/ adhoc employees with 3 years of continuous service. As per the said Memorandum all of us ought to have been

(From previous issue) The modern sense is being experienced by every person today; not necessary to propound, it’s the daily routine. Nevertheless, the influence of westernization have pros and cons. It’s rather to point out critiques in order to foster than praising someone which have become the common subject of acknowledgement.

1. It is very seldom to ascertain original folktales, folksongs and dances in this contemporary era. What we hear and see is a mixed composition of modern style and old culture. Everything seems modernized from pin to machine or head to toe.

The coverage of modernization is growing wider and higher, whereas the cultural system is diminishing and vanishing.

2. Majority would accept this fact. The dresses or ornaments we use today clearly show the trends of westernization. The traditional attires is specially wore during big occasion like festival has also been changed its customs. Attires such as vest-coat, tie, shawl, bag, muffler etc. cannot be considered traditionally as our attires. The reason behind lingers in our heads.

3. We all have witnessed the launching of smartphones in Nagaland particularly, this happened recently. The smartphones has made every elements of life very sensitive. So far, men didn’t make closer and

regularized by the year 2015.

Unfortunately, it was only on 13.5.15 that the Department of School Education published a Circular in the Newspaper asking teachers and instructors to submit documents for regularization of their service. After the verification of our documents by the department of School Education and clearance from the P&AR department, a suitability/ written test was conducted on 20.5.17 of which the 1166 have successfully cleared the suitability/written test.

Thereafter, by letter dated 26.10.17, the department submitted a cabinet memorandum for regularization of 1166 teachers for approval by the Cabinet. The proposal for our regularization was placed before the Cabinet in its meeting held on 11.11.2017 as agenda No. 44. However, in the meantime ACAUT filed a writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court which was registered and numbered as W.P.(C).No. 145(K)/2017.

The Hon’ble High Court by an interim Order dated 28.7.17 stayed the Memorandum dated 4.8.2008 and another Memorandum dated 11.8.16. In view of the said stay order, the Cabinet which held its meeting on 11.11.17, amongst others, deferred the decision to regularize our services. In the writ petition filed

by ACAUT\PSAN, the O.M dated 4.8.08 and O.M dated 11.8.16 were also challenged along with the contract/adhoc appointments of about 706 persons of Class-I & II Gazetted post under various departments. However, the important point to note is that, our appointments were not challenged. Most importantly, ACAUT\PSAN did not raise any objection in the writ petition against the steps taken for regularization of our service, including the agenda before the Cabinet for regularization of our service. However, since the O.M dated 4.8.08 was stayed by the Hon’ble High Court, the Government did not proceed with our regularization but decided to wait for the disposal of the case.

We made several request verbally as well as in written for regularization of our service, explaining that in the case filed by ACAUT & PSAN, the regulariza-

tion of our services is not a subject matter. In response, the Department maintained that since the regularization schemes vide O.M dated 4.8.08 and 11.8.16 have been stayed by the Hon’ble High Court, our regularization is not possible till the Interim order is modified in favor of the ANATG -2015 Batch or till the court case is disposed off. Having served for so many years under the Department, most of us have become over aged for seeking fresh employment. Except us, most of the adhoc teachers under the Department have been regularized. Furthermore, there are many instances where regular appointments have been directly made and are still continuing to be made without any selection process.

Teaching is a noble profession and teachers are expected to carry themselves in dignified manner. We feel that it is important for teachers to earn the respect of the society. However, with regret we say that it has become impossible to live a respectable and dignified life on the meager salary that we are receiving, particularly with the expectation for contributions from us in so many other fields. The insecurity and hardships that we and our families are facing have become intolerable. If the Department had proceeded promptly for regularization of our service in terms of the standing Memorandums, our regularization would have been completed much before ACAUT & PSAN filed the case. Faced with no other alternatives and with much regret, we decided to resort to the age old form of protest in a democratic set up. On 18.6.18, we began our mass sit in protest/agitation before the Directorate of School Education at Kohima. Some of our members also undertook hunger strike. Our grievances were noticed by the Government as well as organizations such as ANSTA, NSF and ENSF. Deliberations were held between our representatives and high ranking Government functionaries as well as with the leaders of the aforesaid organizations. In the course of our deliberation with Government officials/functionaries

we were made to understand that there was legal impediment for our regularization due to the stay of the Office Memorandums by the Hon’ble High Court. In this connection the Senior Additional Advocate General had given his opinion by Letter dated 17.5.18 that our service should not be regularized till the case filed by ACAUT & PSAN is disposed. In view of the interventions from the Government side as well as the various organizations and also in view that the case filed

by ACAUT& PSAN which was slated for its final hearing, we decided to temporarily suspend our strike.

The case filed by ACAUT & PSAN was disposed off by the Hon’ble High Court by Judgment & Order dated 3.8.18. None of the reliefs sought for in the said writ petition was granted. The most important point to note is that the O.M. dated 11.8.16 and more particularly, the O.M dated 4.8.08 have not been set aside/ quashed by the Hon’ble High Court nor did the Judgment banned the regularization of 1166 Grade –III Adhoc Teachers. In the aforesaid Judgment, the Hon’ble High Court has made observations regarding public employment and regularization of service.

However, the fact of the matter is that the O.M dated 4.8.08 has not been interfered with by setting it aside. Thus, with the disposal of the said case, the stay order passed on 28.7.17 is no longer in force.

That apart, we are confident that the Government will understand that laws applicable to mainland India may not always be justly applicable to the facts and circumstances prevailing in our State. The prime of our life has been used/dedicated to the service of the Government/public and Therefore, we have been pleading the government to be magnanimous and merciful to our plight and take up any possible measures to regularize our service, but to this day our pleas and cries are still unheard.

(To be concluded) ANATG-2015 Batch president, Rüguotsolie; general secretary Pekato V. Zhimomi and Agitation Core Committee convenor Thungchanbemo E.

Gandhian philosophy: Panacea for making planet peaceful and safe

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n June, 15, 2007, the adoption of October 2- the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi by the United Nations as the “International Non-violence Day” for the whole world has certainly justified the relevance of the Gandhian philosophy in all the times to come.

In the fast changing modern world equipped with scientific and technological advancements we may find people putting question mark on the relevance of Gandhian thought in 21st century. We are living in the era of globalisation, the world is becoming one unit and hence the need for sharing at every level, a concern for food, clothing, shelter, employment, education, healthcare, etc. for every inhabitant of the globe. The present world order based on exploitation, injustice, disparities cannot and should not be allowed to last long. Hence a change in the life style is required. A life of simplicity, austerity, sharing, which leads to happiness and inner peace, as envisaged by Gandhi, may help us in overcoming present predicaments. His concept of voluntary limitation of wants can save us from the epidemic of consumerism.

The globalised world today has internalised violence in all aspects of life. Violence is being experienced in terms of ecological destruction, destruction of livelihood, social disintegration and an erosion of ethical and spiritual values.

A study team at MIT (U.S.A.), under the guidance of Prof. Dennis Meadows, has concluded, “If the present growth trends in world population, industrialisation, pollution, food production and resource depletion continue unchanged, the limits to growth on this planet will be reached sometimes within the next one hundred years.”

The restructuring of economics based on a new vision of reality is urgently required. It is in this connection that Gandhian Economics based on a fundamentally different paradigm becomes most relevant.

Gandhi had a holistic conception of development- material, social, cultural and moral development.

Hence, he wanted to create moral basis for economic progress. To him, true economics never militates against the highest ethical standard. In Gandhi, man emerges in the centre of all economic or political development.

We break the word “Gandhi” into six constituents. ‘G’ stands for Generosity; ‘A’ for Affection; ‘N’ for Non-violence; ‘D’ for Dedication; ‘H’ for Honesty and ‘I’’ for Integration. These six values and lessons will bring down man-made fences that segregate us. To me true Gandhism symbolizes simplicity, equanimity and love for suffering humanity for which Mahatma toiled in his lifetime.

Humanistic approach is needed for the eradication of all the ills which affect mankind all over the world. Even today there is no real physical scarcity of resources to feed the mankind and to keep them in peace and happiness provided the leaders of the world think, work and consider the world as single homogeneous unit. The concentration of economic and political power will be avoided, tension relaxed and unrest and other social; ills finally, eliminated making this planet safe, happy, peaceful and harmonious for the entire mankind.

Without falling in the trap of the jargon of welfare economics one may assert without hesitation that Gandhian philosophy remains panacea for peace and development in the 21st century. My only submission to our countrymen is, let’s follow the great Mahatma’s ideals in our life.

Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, finance officer NU, Lumami

An introspection on cultural and political identity stronger relations in history with any other stuffs other than smartphones. As a matter of fact, people started paying more time on these mobile phones. Some introverts worships their favorite celebrity’s on phone instead of worshipping God. Also the young students of this generation are losing the value of language because of excessive use of foreign languages, SMS lingo and slang words. So, the treasure of moral and education is degrading heavily.

4. The professor once argued, “The Indus Valley Civilization is far more better than the 21st century in Nagaland”. This statement is absolutely supportive cause we can see what’s going around in the state with our naked eyes. Nagas talked and talk on the issues of Nagaland over and over again, but the problem goes on still unsolved. If you’re reading up to here, you might be having greater knowledge to pour into your head for analysis method.

The professor then came up with a conclusion point saying about Kerala State and Kiphire District issues of Landslide and flood; .”The state Government had rushed down to the southern part for aid, leaving our District in pathetic condition and contributed huge amount of money to the outer state (Kerala), the state which is well developed.

On the other side, the State Government crawled back

from South India and had contributed lesser amount to our own people”. (A matter to be rationalised). However, to reiterate, “Indus Valley Civilisation is much better than today’s Nagaland”.

Everything was splendid and well developed. There were proper road connectivity, sound administration, good educational system, well-managed drainage system etc. According to radiocarbon dating, initiation of Indus Valley civilisation can be dated around 25001750 BC. Today is 2018, the state is lacking behind in many routes and it’s incomparable to the Harrapan civilisation.

5. The bitter truth is, the Cultural practice, value, ritual, custom etc. are at the edge of extinction. The theory says, Nagas preserves distinct dialects, unique culture, ethnic, and custom.

However, in reality and practical, the theory is seemingly wrong, since people are into the stage of modernity.

The Cultural identity also overlaps with politics, social, education and moral identity. If analysed, there is a gap dividing the cultural identity. The modernisation is an ‘adopted culture’, an alien identity. We are living in a society with dual identities.

The aforesaid points are stressed on the drawbacks of culture. The advantages of culture are overwhelmingly hampered by western

thoughts and culture.

The political identity can be termed as a feeling of oneness in a state. The citizens of a state have the right to live a life by exercising the legal political duties is an identification of people in politics.

This road of century is being preoccupied by favouritism, nepotism, corruption and so on are very much encouraged. Projecting on the Election scene, it can be said that the leaders are the mongers. You bribed at the time of election curbing the rights of the people. There is no sense of democracy!

Though people enjoys the right of voting, they don’t want to be a useless being at the end. The money is the root of corruption and corruption is an evil. All men and women need money to survive, a bound of love with monetary is firm. How many times do we have to go blaming one another?

Indeed, having money is having power and evil spirit as well. There should be a balancing measurement to meet a peaceful and secured ends.

Like different types of organization, association, union whatever.. The government must be interested in learning multiple grievances in Nagaland. The slogan “Change is coming” is one the alive and popular phrase familiar to every Naga. Under this slogan, the promised manifesto of the ruling party was laid down.

The word ‘change’ means to make something different or to transform. It’s almost a seventh months after the General Election, and we could have a picture on how change is coming. Perhaps, change had been coming on its way, but due to deplorable road, CHANGE had stopped in few steps. The slogan is under suffocation.

As revealed about the misused of funds, misappropriation of Scholarship funds, this fund-that fund.

The Secretariat is the home of the Government.

Sadly after landslide, there is one narrow -lane covering about hundreds of feet (only way for entry from 9: 00 A.M). The Ministers are accessible on this road from any direction at anytime. Why is it so hard even to develop a way to your offices? Your aspirations,

dreams and visions will be meaningless if you couldn’t implement the necessity needs of public. Change doesn’t mean of building and upgrading high skyscrapers in cities. Change is a modification of old mindset into a new formula for betterment. Humans are directly or indirectly involved and related to politics. The stable Government would have effective outcomes. The unstable Government would bring disunity, harm, war and division amongst us.

The modernity has erasing the inherent identification marks in all spheres of life.

We must take an oath to stand as one with our own cultural beliefs to play a vital role in order to keep our identity unremovable.

(Concluded) Z Peter Kvz Yim, (akumpeter52@gmail.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

Civic sense a priority

With the participation of mass social work across Nagaland on the occasion of Gandhiji’s birth anniversary, one can only hope that such civic concerns would continue even in the days to come. Keeping the surroundings clean is not just about showing how cultured the society has become but it is also about taking care of the physical well being of its citizens. Elders and young people need to keep civic sense uppermost in day to day life so that our cities and inhabitants remain healthy and fit for generations to come.

Watila Aier, Aoyimti Dimapur

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

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Leaders pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the students after paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi, Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018. (PTI)

New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): From school kids offering floral tributes at Rajghat to social media enthusiasts using special ‘emojis’ and hashtags, from political leaders talking about his message of non-violence and inclusive development to foreign dignitaries recalling him as “guide” in a troubled world, Mahatma Gandhi was remembered by one and all on his 149th birth anniversary on Tuesday.

While Rajghat, the

memorial dedicated to Gandhi in the national capital, was thronged by visitors since early morning by commoners and VIPs alike, special prayers and cleanliness drives were held throughout the country and at several places abroad to remember the national icon.

However, thousands of protesting far mers marching towards Rajghat were stopped at the DelhiUP border by the police, citing law and order issues.

The police action was used by the opposition parties to slam the government for what they alleged was an “anti-farmer” stand to stop farmers from their peaceful protest on the ‘International Day of Non-Violence’.

Top leaders including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes and urged the people to rededicate themselves to the values espoused by Gandhi and fulfil his dreams.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi also paid homage to the father of the nation at Rajghat amid strains of ‘bhajans’.

Kovind and Modi also greeted people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and urged people to imbibe the values he stood for.

“Let us rededicate ourselves to the values espoused by Mahatma Gandhi - peace, fraternity, harmony and inclusive national development. Gandhiji’s message remains relevant for all and he continues to be our guiding light,” the President tweeted.

Modi also took to Twitter to extol the virtues of Gandhi, who led the nation to freedom, riding a path of non-violence.

“The noble thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi have given strength to millions across the world. He was a stalwart who lived for others and to make our world a better place. Paid tributes to Bapu at Rajghat this morning. #Gandhi150,” he said and shared pictures of Rajghat.

The birth anniversary of Gandhiji is a wonderful opportunity to come together and fulfill his dreams, the prime minister said.

The government has planned grand celebrations to mark beginning of the 150th year of Gandhi’s anniversary which would culminate on October 2, 2019.

The Congress chief was among the first of the senior leaders to pay homage at Mahatma’s solemn memorial bedecked with flowers.

Several other leaders, foreign diplomats and senior government officials joined in paying tribute to the Mahatma at Rajghat.

United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterres, who is on a visit to India, also visited Rajghat and hailed Mahatma as a “great soul” and humanity’s “guide in our troubled world”.

Social media platform Twitter unveiled a ‘Gandhi Emoji’ which users around the world were seen using in their tweets to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday. The emoji was officially launched by Prime Minister Modi on Twitter, the micro-blogging platform said.

India also released special commemorative stamps to mark the beginning of the year-long celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in the Netherlands.

7 Gandhian thought remains essential: Gov (From p-1) Explaining that Mahatma Gandhi inspired the world with his faith in truth and justice for all mankind, the minister said “He was a great soul who loved even those who fought against his ideals to bring about peace with non-violence.”

Describing the youth as the future of the nation, Along encouraged all to shut down hypocrisy, greed and acknowledge living life with boldness and strength and follow the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi to change the world for the better.

Earlier, the welcome address and opening remark was made by the chairperson of the programme and NU vice chancellor, Prof Pardeshi Lal. Speeches on “Thoughts & Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi” were presented by Prof Laltluangliana Khiangte, Department of Mizoram University, Dr S Priyokumar Singh, Visitor’s Nominee, St Josephs University, Nagaland, Dr (Prof) Manisha Barua, Guwahati University, Dr, Athungo, Nagaland University and Shri Shyam Bhurke, Writer and social worker from Pune. This was followed by panel discussion.

At the programme, the governor also handed over the Awards to the winners of the District level Quiz Competition that was conducted by the Department of Higher Education.

Earlier, Governor lit the inaugural lamp and paid tribute to the Father of the Nation. Secretary Home, Government of Nagaland, Rovilato Mor, administered the Pledge for Nonviolence and Peace.

Rural Nagaland declared ODF

(From p-1) “As we declare the state ODF, the job of every citizen should be to care for the infrastructure created and sustain the development,” he stated. The programme was chaired by PHE commissioner and secretary Moangwati Aier.

Meanwhile, interacting with media persons, WATSAN chairman from Changlangshu village in Mon district L Pongkhao said his village had a population of 7,000 with 736 households and expressed joy that every household had proper toilets.

Stating that village authorities conducted social work often, he asserted that his village would continue to retain the ODF status, while appealing to other villages to follow the same.

Farmers’ protest turns violent; cops injured

Hazare puts off proposed hunger strike 1 killed, nine injured in blast Ralegan Siddhi, Oct 2 (PTI): Social activist Anna Hazare Tuesday put off his proposed hunger strike over various demands including appointment of Lokpal, saying the government had taken certain steps that had shown a “ray of hope”.

The 81-year-old anticorruption crusader, however, warned that he would launch the protest on January 30, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, if the government failed to fulfil his demands.

Hazare had earlier said he would launch his agitation here in Maharashtra from Tuesday, marking the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, alleging that the government had not kept its word of taking “positive steps” as regards his demands after his protest at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi in March.

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan, who reached out to Hazare on behalf of the Centre and

Anna Hazare (file)

the state government, said the government had discussed in detail the demands raised by the activist and fulfilled the key points, as he urged the latter to call off the protest.

“Some things seem to be on the plus side. The gover nment has taken some steps towards (appointment of) Lokpal, Lokayukta and (declared) one-and-a-half times rates for farmers’ produce...we see a ray of hope. Hence, I have decided to put off the protest (for now),” Hazare told reporters here.

He said though there was a “ray of hope”, certain issues he had flagged remained unresolved.

“Today is Gandhiji’s birth anniversary and Janu-

ary 30 is his death anniversary. In case the issues remain unresolved, I would launch the protest on Gandhiji’s death anniversary... and it would be a nationwide protest,” Hazare said.

Besides the appointments of Lokpal and Lokayukta, Hazare has been demanding constitutional status for the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

He has also pitched for turning the CACP into an autonomous body.

Hazare has been demanding a fair price for the dairy farmers and implementation of the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission.

After his protest at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan in March, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had acted as an emissary of the Centre and said the NDA government had taken “positive decisions” in response to the activist’s demands.

in Kolkata; TMC blames BJP

Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI): A seven-year-old child was killed and nine people, including his mother, were injured in a low-intensity explosion in front of a multistorey building at Nagerbazar in Kolkata’s northern suburbs on Tuesday, police said.

The ruling Trinamool Congress held the BJP responsible for the blast and alleged that the saffron party was aiming to kill South Dum Dum Municipality chairman and TMC leader Panchu Roy. But the BJP rubbished the charges.

As per the initial investigation, ammonium nitrate was used in the low-intensity blast outside a fruit shop on the ground floor of the building in the congested Kazipara area under the jurisdiction of Dum Dum police station around 9 am, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Barrackpore Commissionerate,

Ananda Roy said.

“A child, who was severely injured in the blast, died in hospital. A total of nine persons are injured,” he said.

A police officer said, “It was a socket bomb explosion. Forensic team and the bomb squad of CID are examining the spot. We have started further investigation.” A socket bomb is an improvised explosive device.

“Initially, we thought it was a gas cylinder blast. But it is not so. We have found a few iron nails but there is no smell of gunpowder,” another senior police officer said. Panchu Roy, whose office is at the building, claimed that he was the target of the blast.

Stopping short of naming any political party, he said the forces, which are currently attacking the ruling TMC all over Bengal, were behind the attack.

Police use water cannons to disperse farmers protesting at Delhi-UP border during ‘Kisan Kranti Padyatra’ in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): Seven policemen, including an assistant commissioner of police, were injured as protesting farmers turned violent while trying to enter the city from Uttar Pradesh in defiance of prohibitory orders, Delhi Police claimed on Tuesday.

As it drew flak for what the parties termed as “brutal” action against the protesters, the police said they used only “minimum required force” to control the situation. Police said a section of protesters, who were participating in the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) march, suddenly turned violent as the cops tried to persuade them not to break the barricades.

Police said they used

20 tear gas shells and water cannons to manage the crowd, adding it was “minimum required force”.

As many as 3,000 police personnel were deployed to ensure that the farmers were not able to enter Delhi. Since morning, the farmers gathered at Ghazipur border between Delhi and Ghaziabad in several thousands.

Senior officers including Special Commissioners of Police(Law and Order), joint commissioners of ranges and district deputy commissioners of police were personally supervising the arrangements, and maintained constant liaison with their UP counterparts, the Delhi Police said. Announcements were regular-

ly made on public address system about promulgation of prohibitory orders and requests were specifically made not to attempt entry into Delhi forcibly on tractor-trolleys since there was no permission for the same, they said.

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Talks were also going on in this regard with the leaders of various factions of the protesters, they said.

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Kolkata, Oct 2 (PTI): Auto major Tata Motors Ltd expects to clock 20 per cent growth in its commercial vehicles segment in fiscal 2018-19, riding on an overall uptrend in the economy, a top company official said.

“The growth in the last two quarters has seen an upturn and this momentum is expected to continue,” Tata Motors Manufacturing Head (CVBU), A B Lall told PTI. “We are expecting at least 20 per cent growth in commercial vehicles this fiscal over last year,” he said.

Tata Motors is also focusing on “fully-built” vehicles (including load bodies) in line with global practices, Lall said. At present, it sells tipper trucks with load bodies.

The Mumbai-headquartered company, however, is yet to finalise the manufacturing strategy, he said.

Lall said capacity utilisation of its commercial vehicles plants is on the rise, and debottlenecking of the facilities will be taken up to ramp up production.

ONGC not to sell stake in IOC, GAIL New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is not in a hurry to sell its stake in Indian Oil Corp and GAIL (India) and will wait for the right price before offloading the shares, a senior company official said.

ONGC holds 13.77% stake in oil refiner IOC and 4.86% in gas utility GAIL India. “It is true that we are now a fully integrated company. We are India’s largest oil and gas producer and the acquisition of (oil refiner) HPCL has extended our presence in the downstream industries. “And so naturally, it now does not make sense for ONGC to hold stake in Indian Oil Corp (IOC). But, we will wait for the right price,” said the official.

ONGC, he said, got over Rs 3,000 crore in dividend income from investments in IOC and GAIL in 2017-18 financial year.

“This is a decent return on capital and can help me hold on to shares for long,” he said. “I am in no hurry to sell the stake. We will wait for the right price.”ONGC’s 13.77% stake in IOC at Monday’s closing price of Rs 153.80 apiece on BSE is

worth over Rs 20,500 crore.

Its 4.86% stake in GAIL is worth close to Rs 4,200 crore at Monday’s closing price of Rs 380.75.

“IOC shares were trading at around Rs 195 in January and are now at Rs 153-154. It doesn’t make sense to sell the shares at such a big loss,” the official said. ONGC, he said, is generating enough surplus mainly because of international oil prices spiking to four-year high and the rupee plummeting to an alltime low.

It is using these to pay off Rs 24,881 crore loan it had taken to buy Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) for Rs 36,915 crore.

A third of the loan has already been pre-paid, he said.

ONGC had borrowed Rs 24,881 crore on a shortterm loan to fund buying of the government’s 51.11% stake in HPCL. The remaining came from its cash reserves.

The official said the pace of repayment may slow down in the third and fourth quarters owing to outgo on taxes and dividend as also the fact that capital spending would peak by then.

Initially, ONGC considered selling its stake in IOC and GAIL to fund the acquisition, but it has never found the right price to offload the shares, he said.

The short-term loan ONGC availed had a provision to prepay without any penalty. ONGC had held talks with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for selling IOC and GAIL shares but the state-owned insurer insisted on buying them at 10% discount to the prevailing price. ONGC thus decided against the share sale.

ONGC’s purchase of HPCL created India’s first integrated oil company.

This was ONGC’s biggest acquisition and second buyout of 2017-18 after its Rs 7,738 crore acquisition of 80% stake in Gujarat State Petroleum Corp’s KG basin gas block. HPCL added 23.8 million tonne of annual oil refining capacity to ONGC’s portfolio, making it the third largest refiner in the country after IOC and Reliance Industries.

ONGC already is majority owner of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, which has a 15-million tonne refinery.

DIMAPUR, OCT 2 (NPN): An 11 member team of Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MCCIA), Mumbai, who are on a 5 day visit to Nagaland, have reached Dimapur on Tuesday.

Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industries (DCCI) team led by its president, Akashe Zhimomi, received the MMCIA members at Dimapur Airport and thereafter took

their visiting counterparts to a luncheon at Niathu Resort.

During the informal interaction at Niathu Resort, DCCI president, Akashe Zhimomi, welcomed the visiting MCCIA delegates to the “Land of festivals” and wished that their short stay would be meaningful and fruitful. The DCCI president expressed optimism that interaction among the busi-

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The official, however, clarified that the FDI cap for insurance companies would remain at 49 per cent.

The finance minister has recently held meeting on the subject and the Prime Minister’s Office too has sought views of the DIPP on the matter.

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Insurance penetration in the country was 3.4 per cent in 2015 against the world average of 6.2 per cent.

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“Insurance broking is like any other financial or commodity broking services. The issue was recently discussed in a high level inter-ministerial meeting. The government is positively looking at the matter,” sources said.

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New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI): The government is mulling permitting 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance broking to give a boost to the sector, sources said.

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Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi duped PNB of Rs 14,000 crore through issuance of fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs), in connivance with certain bank officials.

A Mumbai branch of PNB had fraudulently issued LoUs for the group of companies belonging to Modi since March 2011.

Talking about PNB’s initiative for flood-ravaged Kerala, Mehta said: “PNB has always shown commitment for the national cause.

The major havoc flood has played in Kerala needs sympathetic consideration from all in the country and PNB cannot be behind.”

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credit growth is picking up and has surpassed industry average.

PNB reported a loss of Rs 940 crore for the June quarter of 2018-19 financial year. It clocked a profit of Rs 343.40 crore in the same quarter of 2017-18.

To give fillip to expansion plan, the bank’s board has sought Rs 5,431 crore capital support from the government through issuance of preferential shares.

The proposed fund infusion would support growth initiatives of the bank. The previous fund infusion of Rs 2,816 crore earlier this year was for meeting regulatory ratios, he said.

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AGM of BSNL, Tripura SSA, Bikash Sarkar said BSNL want to provide quality service to its subscribers with affordable price.

“BSNL authority has approved to introduce 4G mobile service in Tripura along with two other NE states,” he said. Currently BSNL is using 10 GB bandwidth and it could be enhanced to even 40 GB.

T h iru v anan thapuram, Oct 2 (PTI): The Punjab National Bank (PNB) is expected to turn profitable this fiscal and is poised for growth, its Managing Director Sunil Mehta said asserting that the Rs 14,000 crore Nirav Modi scam is a bygone.

Mehta said he hopes that PNB will be back into the black during 2018-19 due to various efforts taken by the bank after the fraud came to light in January this year.

“The bank has demonstrated its capability to absorb such a shock and hopefully it would be back into the black during this financial year itself,” he told PTI in an interview after donating Rs 5 crore for the flood relief and rehabilitation to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday.

The bank is slowly getting on to the growth path, he said adding that

ness community of Nagaland and Maharashtra would prove beneficial to both parties.

Dr. Khegugha Murru, spokesperson DCCI, said the second visit of MCCIA would hopefully materialize into something concrete and promote further business ties between the two states.

Secretary DCCI, V Shikuto Achumi, said the presence of 5 women in the

11-member MCCIA delegation was an encouraging sign, especially for women entrepreneurs.

President MCCIA, Santosh Mandlecha, who spoke on behalf of the MCCIA delegation said the Maharashtra Chamber was visiting Nagaland to see what kind of business can be generated in the state and also to assist their Naga counterparts to develop their own industry and enterprises.

Mandlecha said this time the MCCIA has also come with a proposal to both Nagaland Governor and chief minister for business tie up between the two states and further assured that MCCIA was ready to provide logistic and other supports.

The visit, a part of the ‘Assisting Nagaland industry, trade and business,’ is being sponsored by Indian National Fellowship Centre, Mumbai.

After the luncheon, the MCCIA team left for Kohima where they are scheduled to meet Nagaland Governor besides other engagements.

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Death toll in Indonesia reaches 1,347

Palu, Oct 2 (IANS): Indonesian authorities on Tuesday raised the death toll to 1,347 in the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Sulawesi island last week even as the survivors grew increasingly desperate for food, water and fuel.

The number of dead was expected to climb further, officials said.

The twin disasters on Friday left the coastal city of Palu, Donggala region and the adjoining areas on the island in ruins. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) said that toll was expected to increase as hundreds of people were feared to be still trapped under the rubble of buildings.

NDMA spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said that about 800 people with serious injuries were admitted to different hospitals. With the ground still shaking from aftershocks, people were still afraid to go indoors.

An estimated 2.4 million people were affected by the disaster, 61,867 were displaced and 66,000 homes were destroyed, officials said.

The situation of survivors was dire as families scrambled to get even the most basic of goods. On Tuesday, hundreds waited in line in the blazing sun, standing in the ruins, in the hopes of obtaining food,

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water and fuel.

Between Donggala and Palu, the “road is lined with people begging for food and water”, said Fatwa Fadillah, programme manager for disaster risk reduction at Catholic Relief Services.

Reports of looting were widespread as survivors searched deserted buildings for supplies, CNN reported.

Across Palu, a damaged bridge, blocked roads, a partially closed airport and broken telecommunications made it difficult to bring aid into the affected areas.

Officials said that nearly 6,400 personnel from

an array of government agencies were involved in efforts to find survivors, recover bodies and evacuate people.

Authorities raised the death toll after rescue teams were able to enter the areas that had been inaccessible since the tragedy struck.

Sutopo, however, said that there were still areas in Sulawesi that were difficult to access.

Indonesian Red Cross officials said that the bodies of 34 Indonesian students were found under a church buried by a mudslide. They were among a group of 86 students reported missing from a Bible camp in the

Jonooge Church Training Centre.

The whereabouts of the other 52 students were not known.

Hunt was on for survivors in the ruins of fourstorey hotel Roa Roa in the town. An estimated 50 people were inside the establishment when it collapsed.

Till now only 12 people have been recovered.

Rescue workers also started looking for survivors in Donggala where some 300,000 people live.

Local television broadcasts showed angry residents screaming at Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, asking for help.

Resolution in US Congress to honour Mahatma Washington, Oct 2 (PTI): A resolution has been moved in the House of Representatives to honour Mahatma Gandhi with the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by the US Congress, in recognition of his promotion of peace and non-violence.

Co-sponsored by four Indian-American lawmakers -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- the resolution was introduced

by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on September 23.

Tulsi Gabbard, who is the current co-chair of the House Congressional Caucus on India and IndianAmericans, is also one the co-sponsors of the resolution, which has been sent to the Committee on Financial Services and Committee on House Administration for necessary action.

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honour given by the US Congress and very few foreigners have been recipients of this award.

Prominent among those include Mother Teresa (1997), Nelson Mandela (1998), Pope John Paul II (2000), the Dalai Lama (2006), Aung San Suu Kyi (2008), Muhammad Yunus (2010) and Shimon Peres (2014).

UK unveils tougher new post-Brexit immigration plans London, Oct 2 (PTI): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday unveiled a major postBrexit overhaul of the UK’s immigration system, which she said is aimed at a level playing field for nationals from all countries by ending “freedom of movement once and for all” for European Union (EU) citizens.

Indians may benefit from the new rules, which will focus on highly-skilled migration as opposed to low-skilled workers, but an added obligation on companies being required to sponsor families of such high-skilled professionals may prove a hurdle in the long term.

“When we leave (the EU) we will bring in a new immigration system that ends freedom of movement once and for all. For the first time in decades, it will be this country that controls and chooses who we want to come here,” May said in a statement.

“It will be a skillsbased system where it is workers’ skills that matter, not where they come from.

It will be a system that looks across the globe and attracts the people with the skills we need,” she said.

“The UK government said the new so-called skills-based system will make sure low-skilled im-

(L-R) CJP Saqib Nisar and Pervez Musharraf. (file)

Islamabad, Oct 2 (PTI): Irked by former dictator Pervez Musharraf ’s failure to come back to Pakistan and face ongoing cases against him, Chief Justice Saqib Nisar on Tuesday warned that if the “courageous commando” does not appear soon, he may be forced to return in a disgraceful manner.

Chief Justice Nisar made the remarks when Musharraf ’s lawyer told the three-judge bench that his client “respects the court” but was unable to return due to his medical condition and reservations over the provision of security. Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing

the high-profile treason case for suspending the Constitution in 2007. The former military ruler left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since citing security and health reasons.

His lawyer Akhtar Shah told the court that there were no charges against the former president in the Lal Masjid operation case and demanded to know what the case against his client was.

He may not face any charges in the Lal Masjid case, but he is facing a treason case for which he must appear in court, replied Chief Justice Nisar.

If Musharraf returns voluntarily, he may be able to do so respectably otherwise he may be compelled to return under circumstances which are not “graceful”, the top judge warned.

Chief Justice Nisar referred to Musharraf ’s background as an army commando to taunt him for showing cowardice.

“The commando who used to describe himself as a ‘courageous commando’ should today display that courage,” he said. “Why is the courageous commando not returning?” he asked.

The top judge told the lawyer that already the court had promised foolproof security to Musharraf and also best treatment in the country. “I told you before that if he returns, he will be provided security,” he said.

“I am giving you this assurance. It is the assurance of the highest court in the country,” Chief Justice Nisar said.

Stockholm, Oct 2 (AFP): Three scientists on Tuesday won the Nobel Physics Prize, including the first woman in 55 years, for inventing optical lasers that have paved the way for advanced precision instruments used in corrective eye surgery, the jury said.

Arthur Ashkin of the United States won one half of the nine million Swedish kronor (about USD 1.01 million or 870,000 euros) prize, while Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada shared the other half.

Strickland is just the third woman to win a Nobel Physics Prize since it was first awarded in 1901, while Ashkin, 96, is the oldest person to win a Nobel, beating out American Leonid Hurwicz who was 90 when he won the 2007 Economics Prize.

Ashkin was honoured for his invention of “optical tweezers” that grab par-

migration is brought down and “set the UK on the path to reduce immigration to sustainable levels,” a key manifesto pledge of the ruling Conservative Party. The new regime, details of which are yet to be fully specified, is expected to be in place by 2021 once the transition period for Britain’s exit from the EU is complete.

Under rules for skilled workers, applicants will continue to be required to meet a minimum salary threshold, which may be hiked further, and have their families sponsored by their future employers.

“Successful applicants for high skilled work would be able to bring their immediate family but only if sponsored by their future employers,” the government statement noted.

There are also plans to introduce in-country security checks to be carried out to make operations

(L-R) Gerard Mourou, Donna Strickland and Arthur Ashkin. (file)

ticles, atoms, viruses and other living cells with their laser beam fingers.

With this he was able to use the radiation pressure of light to move physical objects, “an old dream of science fiction,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.

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The proposals follow a crucial government-commissioned report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) last month, which had recommended that high-skilled workers must be given priority over visa applications from lowskilled workers.

The report was based on an immigration policy that had a level playing field for EU nationals and applicants from other countries, proposals which were accepted by the UK Cabinet last week.

A White Paper detailing exactly how the new system will work will be published in the coming weeks, ahead of a new Immigration Bill to be laid out before Parliament next year, the government said. The announcement was widely expected since the Migration Advisory Committee had called for an end to “preferential access” to EU workers after Brexit.

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Jalalabad, Oct 2 (IANS): At least 14 people were killed and 47 were wounded in a suicide bomb attack at an election rally in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Tuesday, officials said.

Provincial government spokesman Attaullah Khogyani said that the bomber detonated an explosive vest at 1.30 p.m. at the campaign event for legislator Abdul Naser Mohmand in the province’s Kama district, Efe news reported.

Mohmand was wounded after the explosion, reports said. According to Khogyani, many of the wounded were in critical condition. The electoral campaign for the October 20 Afghan parliamentary elections began last Friday across the country.

Around 2,691 candidates from 33 out of 34 provinces (excluding Ghazni) will run for the Parliament’s 249 seats.

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A major breakthrough came in 1987 when Ashkin used the tweezers to capture living bacteria without harming them, the Academy noted. Ashkin made his discovery while working at AT&T Bell Laboratories from 1952 to 1991.

Meanwhile Mourou,

74, and Strickland won for helping develop a method to generate ultra-short optical pulses, “the shortest and most intense laser pulses ever created by mankind,” the jury said. Their technique is now used in corrective eye surgery. Mourou was affiliated with the Ecole Polytechnique of France and the University of Michigan in the US, while Strickland, his student, is a professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada.

Mourou was also involved in building the Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) project and what is believed to be one of the world’s most powerful lasers, the Apollon, in developments that researchers hope will one day help deal with nuclear waste, treating tumours and clearing debris in space.

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aul McCartney is one of the most successful and accomplished rock stars alive, yet the former Beatle still believes he has a lot of work to do.

In honor of The Beatles’ White Album 50th anniversary, McCartney sat down with 60 Minutes on Monday (Oct. 1) for a trip down memory lane, sharing fun facts, recalling some of his favorite times and as always, showing off his young-at-heart spirit.

Despite a five-decadelong career, McCartney said he still doesn’t know how to write music down.

“I don’t read music or write music. None of us did in the Beatles. We did some good stuff though. But none of it was written down by us.

It’s basically notation,” he shared. “That’s the bit I can’t

do. ‘Cause I don’t see music like dots on a page. It’s something in my head that goes on.”

“When you are writing these songs, who are you trying to impress?” journalist Sharyn Alfonsi then asked. “Everyone, I suppose!” McCartney laughed, adding, “I think people worry about things. And it doesn’t matter how elevated you get, or your reputation gets, you still worry about things.”

When asked what is he actually worried about (and what he could be trying to prove) at this point of his career, McCartney wisely added, “I’ve heard people say that about me: ‘Oh, you know, he wants to be liked.’ But I’m going, doesn’t everyone?”

When touring the Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool, one stop brought back extra fonder memories: Liverpool’s Cavern Club, where the Beatles performed around 300 times. Despite of the massive amount of performances, McCartney admitted he sometimes needs to re-learn his own

songs. “There’s too many.

Too many words. Too many notes,” he said. “They’re very hard. I mean, you know, it’s not like they’re all three chords!”

On his relationship with the late, longtime creative partner John Lennon, he opened up and recalled sweet memories.

“We were competitive. Not openly, but we later admitted, ‘Yeah, you know, so Paul’s written a good one there, I better get going.’

And I would similarly go, ‘Hmm, that’s a bit good, right, here we go, come on.’

If he’d have written ‘Strawberry Fields,’ I would write ‘Penny Lane,’” McCartney shared of the duo’s friendly competition.

“John gave me a compliment once, the whole time. I think it was on Revolver, it was ‘Here, There and Everywhere.’ John says just when it finishes: ‘That’s a really good song, lad. I love that song.’ I was like, ‘Yes, he likes it.’ You know...I’ve remembered it to this day,” McCartney fondly said. In turn, he’d try to return the praise: “I would tell him his stuff was great. You’d normally have to be a little bit drunk. It helped.”

Kanye West to record new album in Africa

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anye West was supposed to release his ninth album, Yandhi, on Saturday.

Three days later, he’s appeared on Saturday Night Live and called for the abolition of the 13th Amendment of the US Constitution, which ended slavery - but the album has yet to materialise.

Speaking to TMZ, the star explained he “didn’t finish” the album in time; and would go to Africa to complete it.

“I just need to go and grab the soil... and have the mic in the open, so you can hear nature while we’re recording.

“I felt this energy when I was in Chicago. I felt the roots. We have to go to what is known as Africa.”

West added that the album had been pushed back to Black Friday, 23 November, after a member of his management team suggested he needed more time.

“I started incorporating sounds that you never heard before and pushing and having concepts that people don’t talk about,” West said of the work-inprogress.

“We have concepts talking about body-shaming and women being looked down upon for how many people that they slept with.

It’s just a full Ye album.”

West also clarified his comments about the 13th Amendment, which prompted outcry from fellow musicians including Lana Del Rey and Questlove.

“A b o l i s h wa s t h e wrong language,” he said.

“I mis-spoke by saying abolish. Amend is the right language… What’s beautiful about our Constitution is we can amend it.”

He went on to explain that he was referring to what’s called the 13th Amendment’s “exception clause” - which allows forced labour to continue inside America’s prisons.

“There’s people getting paid eight cent a week working for companies that are privately owned,” said West. “A lot of them are first time offenders. A lot of them are non-violent crimes.

(BBC)

How Three Days Grace broke a Rock Radio record

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etween 1981 and 1998, Van Halen stacked up 13 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, setting a record that stood until midSeptember. That’s when Canadian post-grunge quartet Three Days Grace scored its 14th No. 1 on the airplaybased ranking with “InfraRed,” off its March album, Outsider. Through ups and downs (including replacing its lead singer in 2013), the band has gradually become one of rock radio’s most alltime successful acts.

Jive Records’ Michael Tedesco brought the band’s debut single, “I Hate Everything About You,” to Warren Christensen at manage-

ment company Q Prime to get his opinion. Christensen recalls thinking that the song, which was released in 2003, was perfect for rock radio, precisely where the format was heading.

He told Tedesco: “The first thing you do when you leave my office is you sign this band.”

The band wrote “Animal I Have Become,” its second No. 1 (“Just Like You”

was the first), as a demo while on a bus in Germany in 2004. “I remember saying [that] that riff would be great heavy,” says bassist Brad Walst. “As soon as we got back to North America, we started jamming it as a heavy song, and it was like, ‘Shit, I think we’ve nailed it.’”

“Adam [Gontier, exfrontman] is so skilled at writing dark songs that connect with people,” says Joanne Grand, then-senior director of rock formats at Jive. But Gontier insists he’s never tried too hard to make that happen: “I’ve always stayed away from trying to predict whether or not a certain song will connect,” he says, “but there was something raw and

vulnerable about ‘Pain,’” which hit No. 1 in December 2006 and remained there for 13 weeks.

Despite the band receiving only scant pop-radio airplay early in its career, 2006 single “Never Too Late” broke Three Days Grace at the format, reaching the top 20. “Timing was everything during those years at the band’s peripheral formats, adult and pop, and we made a conscious decision to try and cross over,” says RCA co-president Joe Riccitelli.

Adds Walst: “That was the end of the bubble at pop radio, where they stopped playing rock music. We got in right at the end.”

(Billboard)

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Bono reveals he ‘nearly ceased to be’ during recent health scare

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2 frontman Bono has revealed that his recent health scare was a “brush with mortality” in which he “nearly ceased to be”.

Bono’s health scare was said to be a large inspiration behind their recent album ‘Songs Of Experience‘, and was described as a “major moment” the record’s sleeve notes.

“I was on the receiving end of a shock to the system,” he wrote. “A shock that left me clinging on to my own life. It was an arresting experience. I won’t dwell in it or on it. I don’t want to name it.”

Now in an interview with The Sunday Times, Bono was described how he nearly “nearly ceased to be.”

“It was pretty serious,” he said. I’m alright now, but I very nearly wasn’t.

I’ve had a lot of warnings.

A fair few punches over the last years” – referring to his 2015 bike crash as another “brush with mortality“.

He continued: “There were some serious whispers in the ear that maybe I should have taken notice of. The Edge says I look at my body as an inconvenience, and I do. I really love being alive and I’m

Open air charity concert in aid of Kiphire

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he Phek District Legal Services Authority and Phek Town Chakhesang Students Union organized an open air charity concert at Phek in aid of people affected by landslide in Kiphire district. Two 2 local bands and more than 20 local artistes including dancers and a beatboxer performed during the concert.

A sum of Rs.25,023 was collected at the concert.

quite good at being alive, meaning I like to get the best out of any day. It was the first time I put my shoulder to the door and it didn’t open.

“I feel God whispered to me, ‘Next time, try knocking at the door, or just try the handle. Don’t use your shoulder because you’ll break it.’”

This comes after Bono recently provided fans with an updated after suffering a “complete loss of voice“.

“I’ve seen a great doctor and with his care I’ll be back to full voice for the rest of the tour,” Bono said in a statement. “So

happy and relieved that anything serious has been ruled out.”

Confirming the show’s rescheduling, he added: “My relief is tempered by the knowledge that the Berlin audience were so inconvenienced.

“There was an amazing atmosphere in the house, it was going to be one of those unforgettable nights but not for this reason… We can’t wait to get back there on November 13.”

U2 are set to return to the road for their recent album ‘Songs Of Experience‘.

(NME)

Twitter India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti with customised emoji

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witter India on Tuesday celebrated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with the announcement of a new customised “Gandhi Emoji”.

The “Gandhi Emoji” was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the micro-blogging site, which features a caricature of the Father of the Nation.

“Users in India and across the world can use the “Gandhi Emoji” by using the

hashtags #GandhiJayanti, #MKGandhi, #BapuAt150, #MahatmaGandhi, #MyGandhigiri, #MahatmaAt150, #NexusOfGood, among others,” Twitter India in a statement. The emoji will be live until October 8.

It is available on both Twitter and Twitter Lite. The micro-blogging site has also celebrated India’s Independence Day, Republic Day, Diwali and International Day of Yoga with customised emojis.

(IANS)

Gul trying to deal with phone addiction

The Darogapathar Village Council along with G.B’s and all other Frontal Organizations of the village conducted a mass social work on 02/10/18 within the village jurisdiction as per the Govt Directive Order No. GACMD/GEN-10, dated 27/09/18. The work started after a short prayer led by the Pastor of Ao Baptist Church, Darogapathar Village.

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ctress Gul Panag says she is trying to deal with her addiction to phones.

Gul on Tuesday tweeted a photograph of herself with a cell phone in her hand.

“Trying to deal with my phone addiction. The first step is acknowledging that one is addicted. So, are you addicted,” she captioned the image.

On the acting front, she will be seen sharing screen space with actor Neil Nitin Mukesh in “Bypass Road”.

NNM Films and Madan Paliwal of MIRAJ will jointly produce the thriller drama. The film will be shot in Alibaug and Lonavala over a span of three months.

(IANS)

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"In compliance with the declaration made by the Government of Nagaland for mass social work across the state from 29th September to 2nd October, 2018 the Officers and Staff of the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland, Kohima had conducted 1(one) day social work in the Directorate office premises on 1st October, 2018 during which all the employees has actively participated in the social work as per the instruction of the Government".

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Barcelona were held 1-1 by Athletic Bilbao ahead of Champions League clash with Tottenham.

seriously questioned after a poor run of performances and results, reports Xinhua news agency.

Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Club Bilbao was Barca’s third consecutive Liga Santander without a win and followed a defeat away to bottom of the table Leganes and a 2-2 draw against Girona in the Camp Nou. Valverde rotated his squad in all three of those games to deal with the busy fixture list with new sign-

ings and fringe players so far failing to convince, but it was his decision to leave Leo Messi and Sergio Busquets on the bench at the start of the game against Athletic which really angered fans.

A n yo n e w h o s aw Messi’s performances in last summer’s World Cup should know that it is simply impossible for the Argentinean to play every game, but the fact is what he is so important to Barca’s cause, leaving him out

is a risk for the coach and by doing so Valverde left himself open to criticism.

Messi will be back in the side in London as Barca look for a result which would give them six points from their opening two group games.

Busquets will also start alongside Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho in midfield, while Valverde may have to decide whether or not he continues with Ousmane Dembele in attack or decides to play and extra midfielder, such as Arturo Vidal.

Samuel Umtiti and Sergi Roberto are both out injured, so Clement Lenglet and Nelson Semedo will partner Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba in defence.

Tottenham cannot afford to lose after conceding late goals away to Inter Milan in their first group game and will be without England midfielder Dele Ali. However, Harry Kane looks to be returning to top form and he and Cristian Erikson, often cited as a possible Barca target, will be two of the players Barca need to beware of on what promised to be an epic night in a legendary stadium.

Penalty shootout tourney held

Italy formalises bid for 2026 Winter Olympics Rome, Oct 2 (IANS/ AKI): Italy’s National O ly m p i c s C o m m i t t e e (CONI) is making an official bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cor tina d’Ampezzo, it was announced here.

“CONI has formalised its bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2026 in Milan and Cortina,” said Lombardy region president Attilio Fontana on Monday.

In a statement confirming Milan and Cortina as the candidate host cities for the 2026 Games, CONI President Giovanni Malago said Italy’s bid would be an “innovative project”.

The IOC is due in September 2019 to announce its choice of host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Swedish capital Stockholm, the Canadian city of Calgary and Erzurum in Turkey were the other candidates for the 2026 games.

The Italian bid originally also included Turin, but it pulled out after refusing to cooperate with the other two candidate cities.

Turin already hosted the 2006 Winter Games, while the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted them in 1956.

Winner of the penalty shootout tournament with organisers on Tuesday.

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): A one day penalty shootout, organised

by Kewhimia Youth organization Kuda, was held at Diphupar village ground on Tuesday.

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): 3rd Missions Tournament of Western Yimchungrü Zone got underway Tuesday at Old Showuba village public ground with Toshi Wungtung, advisor, IPR, SCERT & VG as the special invitee.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the advisor

said that wining a match doesn’t matter but building relationship between teams and team-mates matters.

He also encouraged the young sports persons to aim to participate in national and international level.

E a r l i e r, S h o k u m , convenor of organizing

Athibung Running Club formed

Members of Athibung running club.

Dimapur, Oct 2(NPN): Athibung Running Club has been formed with an aim to identify and train potential talented youths who can perform at state and national level in different sports.

The club will select one youth from region every year and provide sports scholarship.

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Apart from potential talent hunt, the club will also monitor and guide 10th and 12th standard students.

The club has six founder members (3 permanent & 3tenure based).

Henpu Khongsai, Haominsat Guite and Lhingneilhai Singson are the permanent members.

committee delivered the welcome address, Rijang, GB Old Showuba offered the invocation and Khalenmew, mission secretary, YBBA led the inaugural programme.

In the first match of the tournament, Showuba A team beat Diphupar team 6-1.

L on d on , O c t 2 (Agencies): West Brom have signed free agent Bakary Sako until the end of the season following the expiry of his Crystal Palace contract.

The 30-year old midfielder was made a free agent this summer after

Beijing, Oct 2 (Agen- No.3 as she looks to reach between Timea Babos and cies): It was a tale of two the quarterfinals will be home favorite Zhang Shsets for Angelique Ker- the winner of the match uai. ber at the China Open on Tuesday, but the World No.3 advanced to the third ACKNOWLEDGEMENT round courtesy of a 7-6(4), "And the dust returns to the earth as it was and the spirit 6-1 win over Carla Suárez returns to God who gave it".

Navarro.

Ecclesiastes – 12:17 The Wimbledon champion came from a break down twice in the opening set, as the Spaniard served for it at 5-3, before winning it in a tiebreak, but won the first five games of the second set to ultimately book her place in the last 16.

Though it was ultimately the World No.23 who was the more aggressive in the match - Suárez Navarro hit 21 winners to Kerber’s 13 - she was 08/06/1979 – 28-09-2018 unable to break down the We the bereaved family of Late Bendangtoshi German’s dogged defenses would like to express our deepest gratitude to Deputy consistently over the course Commissioner (Dimapur) and his Colleagues, Unions, of nearly 90 minutes.

Churches, Societies, Medical Superintendent, Doctors The Spaniard totaled and Nurses (Zion Hospital) who selflessly supported us 34 unforced errors in the physically, materially, financially and most of all through match, and was broken your prayers from the time of illness till his last breath. four times to fall to Kerber We regret our inability to thank you all personally for the third straight meet- but its our prayer that may the good Lord bless you all ing. abundantly.

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Guerrero fails to lift doping ban Lima, Oct 2 (Agencies): Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has lost an appeal requesting that his 14-month ban for a doping offence be temporarily lifted for a second time.

Guerrero was banned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in May after testing positive for a cocaine by-product, which he says was contained in a tea he drank.

The 34-year-old, who has denied wrongdoing, appealed to the Swiss Federal Court, the final instance in the sporting judicial system, which on May 31 agreed to lift the suspension pending a final decision, allowing him to play at this year’s World Cup. The ban was re-imposed in August and the Swiss court said in a statement on Monday that it had turned down the request for another suspension.

Guerrero joined Internacional from fellow Brazilian club Flamengo in August.

Guerrero tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, following a World Cup qualifier in Argentina last October.

Jail FC received Rs.5000 each. Ato of Diphupar FC was named the best goal keeper.

Altogether 27team participate in the penalty shootout.

WBA sign Sako until end of season

3rd missions tournament underway Kerber sees off Navarro in China Open

Players of the opening match along with officials.

Tribal Football Club emerged champions and received Rs. 70,000 while runners-up Shooting Star pocketed Rs.40,000. The two semi finalist Beginners FC Diphupar and Central

turning down a new deal with the London club.

Sako joined Palace in 2015 following a promising three-year spell at Wolves.

Moving up to the Premier League, he enjoyed success under former manager Roy Hodgson, scoring six goals in 19 appearances

for Palace last season before sustaining an ankle fracture in February.

The Mali international has been on trial with West Brom, but Baggies manager Darren Moore wanted to be sure of his fitness before offering him a short-term deal.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Born on :10-12-1942 – Died on : 26-09- 2018 “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart”.

Psalm 7:10

Thank you sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness. It is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered by the family of Late THENUCHAÜ KEDITSU. Special thanks to :1. Nachama N.C.R.C. 2. Village Council Nachama.

3. C.R.Y.F. Nachama 4. Chiecha Ramia Dzevi Krotho Kohima.

5. Upper Agri Colony Kohima.

6. Women Dept. Town Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

7. Town Baptist Church, Chumukedima.

8. Setsü Union Kohima.

9. Chieziema Village.

10.Tsosinyu Village.

11. Grace Home Gariphema

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Madrid, Oct 2 (IANS): The pressure is on FC Barcelona and coach Ernesto Valverde when they play Tottenham in the Champions League at Wembley on Wednesday.

Although Wembley has a place in Barca’s folklore after they claimed their first European Cup there in 1992 and defeated Manchester United in the rebuilt stadium to win the 2011 final, the trip comes at a bad time with players out of form and Valverde

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Loving daughters, in-law, grandchildren & family members.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Loving wife, sons and loved ones

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LATE THINUOKHRIELIE THOMAS

(10-04-1987 to 30-09-2018) “Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his Saints”

(PSALM 116:15)

We take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge all those who attended the Funeral and stood by us during our sad loss.

We would like to thank :1. The Commandant 10th IR 2. Alpha Company 10th IR 3. 10th IRB Zhadima 4. Dimapur Zhadima Union 5. Kohima Zhadima Union 6. Zhadima Catholic Church 7. Zhadi – 2 Catholic Church 8. Chüpahi Union Zhadima 9. Police Baptist Church 10th IR 10. Zhadima A.G. Church 11. Zhadima Village We regret our inability to thank everyone personally.

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Loving Family members.

7th Death Anniversary of Lt. Ilunglia Hegwang 03-10-2011

Each day we wake up, we still wish you were here. Though it’s been seven years since you left us for your Heavenly abode, we still (dearly) hold you so close within our hearts. No oceans of tears and words of feelings are enough to express how much we miss you. Bidding goodbye still hurts because when the story is unfinished and the pages left unturned, the book of life has your chapter inevitably yet beautifully laid to its fate. But, we have always been so grateful for the good principles and courage you have taught us without which none of these trails and tribulations would have been possible to overcome today. May your blessings continue to live in us. Till then, as God has you in His keeping so will we of you in our hearts, until we meet again.

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Loving Family and Grandchildren.

We the bereaved family members of Lt. Shokheamong, would like to extend our profound gratitude to all those who stood by us physically, materially and financially supporting us at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 25th Sept' 2018.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Dr. Y. Zubon Humtsoe & staff "Life Care Clinic", Wokha Town.

2. Mr./Mrs. Toshi Wungtung, MLA Advisor SCERT, VG & IPR. 3. Dr. T. M. Lotha & Family.

4. Superintendent of Police, All ranks & files, Wokha Town.

5. Commandant, All Rank & File, 11th NAP (IR) Bn. Ruzaphema.

6. ENPO Wokha (Unit).

7. Lotha Eloe HOHO, Wokha Town.

8. Yimchunger Union, Wokha Town.

9. 'A' Coy 11th NAP (IR) Bn. 10. 'C' Coy 11th NAP (IR) Bn. 11. Police Baptist Church, 11th NAP (IR) Bn., Chumukedima 12. YBC Chumukedima.

13. Brother & Sister School, Chumukedima 14. 'B' Coy 3rd NAP, Shamator.

15. S.S. Ezung & Family.

16. Wungthungo Humtsoe & Family.

17. Mr./Mrs. Er. Thungchanbemo T. Humtsoe 18. Oren Kikon (M.T.) 19. Libenthung Yanthan & Family.

20. Nokhen Ao 21. Elithung Tungoe (ABSI) 22. N.S.T Colony, Wokha Town 23. N.S.T Hotel Line & Bazaar Line, Wokha Town 24. Mt. Tiyi Colony Youth Wing, Wokha Town 25. Lotha Community and all well wishers Wokha Town.

We regret our inability to mention and thank each & everyone, but we pray that our Almighty God shower His abundant blessing for your good deeds.

Loving children & family members.

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ISL 5: Jamshedpur beat Mumbai 2-0

Players of Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC vie for the ball during the Indian Super League football match in Mumbai on Tuesday. (PTI)

Mumbai,Oct 2 (Agencies): Spanish midfielder Mario Arques enjoyed a memorable introduction to the Indian Super League as he masterminded Jamshedpur’s 2-0 win over Mumbai City FC in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Mumbai’s attackers, in a story similar to last season, failed to create clear-cut opportunities for much of the contest.

Substitute Pablo Morgado added a late second goal for Cesar Ferrando’s side with a cool finish from a tight angle.

The first half belonged to Jameshedpur, who began on the front foot and Arques was in the thick of things, playing a couple of probing passes early to keep defender Lucian Goian and Co on their toes.

Mumbai were just settling into a passing rhythm when Arques gave the visitors the lead, making no mistake from a header at the far post on the right.

Mumbai were unable to stitch any attacks of note. On the counterattack, Jamshedpur were sharp and found spaces be-

tween the lines. Yet again, it was Arques who was pulling the strings. Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Carlos Calvo, on either flank, threatened.

Mumbai did get a sniff after striker Modou Sougou was through on goal after defender Raju Gaikwad had inexplicably failed to control the ball in the box. Jameshedpur survived with Subhashish Roy Choudhury pulling off the first of many good saves in the evening.

Rafael Bastos also got a similar chance but yet

Cilic crashes out of Japan Open

Marin Cilic

Tokyo, Oct 2 (Agencies): Top seed Marin Cilic crashed out of the Japan Open in a shock defeat to Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round on Tuesday.

The former US Open champion looked to be in complete control after pocketing the first set with a brutal drive volley, but things quickly unravelled for the Croatian when

Struff suddenly caught fire and claimed a 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-1) triumph.

After Struff, ranked a whopping 50 places below Cilic at No 56 in the world, had levelled the match, normal service appeared to have resumed in the deciding set.

Cilic, who reached the final of this year’s Australian Open, broke for 3-2 with a backhand

that dipped viciously onto Struff ’s toes, but the German struck back - not once, but twice - to force a tiebreak.

Struff smashed the breaker, taking it 7-1 with his ninth ace to complete the upset after two hours, 18 minutes.

He next plays Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, who edged a war of attrition with Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 4-6 6-3 6-3.

Earlier, three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 while eighth seed Richard Gasquet also advanced, the Frenchman ousting another American, Denis Kudla, 7-6 6-3.

Frances Tiafoe restored some pride for the United States by beating Germany’s Maximilian Marterer 7-5 6-4 while Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed a 6-1 6-3 success over Japan’s Taro Daniel.

Cilic’s demise will boost Kei Nishikori’s hopes of winning a third Japan Open crown after the local favourite won the tournament in 2012 and 2014.

again, the Jamshedpur goalie held his nerve to thwart the attack.

Jamshedpur started the second half with a lot of promise too and Mumbai needed skipper Goian to pull off a goal-line clearance to keep their chances alive in the contest.

From the hour mark, the game drifted towards a tactical midfield battle.

Calvo showed more presence in the final third as Arques’s influence in the game faded.

With a quarter of an hour left in the game, Jameshedpur missed the chance to go 2-0 up when Sumeet Passi failed to control his volley off Calvo’s shot.

Mohammad Rafique sent the Mumbai crowd into delirium with a cool finish but was well offside. Sougou’s effort with eight minutes to go was a tighter call from the linesman, one that saw an infuriated Jorge Costa storm towards the corner flag to demonstrate to the official what he thought of his decision. The Portuguese coach mockingly asked for a video referral.

Jamshedpur sealed the three points with substitute Morgado, who applied a classy finish from the right on a quick breakaway in injury time.

Today’s match Time: 7:30 pm Delhi Dynamos vs Pune City FC

SGSA meeting Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): Sumi Games and Sports Association (SGSA) has convened a meeting on October 5 at 11 am at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur.

All concerned members have been asked to attend the meeting.

DDTTA informs

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): Dimapur District Table Tennis Association (DDTTA) will conduct selection of players for the forthcoming Inter-District & State Open Table Tennis Championship on October 4 and 5 at the multipurpose stadium, Dimapur from 9:00 am.

Therefore, all interested registered players have been requested to report to the stadium at the scheduled date and time.

Meanwhile, a meeting of the office bearers will be held on October 3 at 3 pm in the stadium.

All office bearers have been asked to attend the meeting positively.

McGregor keen on Mayweather rematch

L o nd o n , O c t 2 (Agencies): Conor McGregor has challenged Floyd Mayweather to another fight but has ruled out a modified rules bout, saying “it’s either a straight MMA or straight boxing”.

The Irishman makes his return to the octagon ring on Saturday, almost two years since his last MMA fight, when he faces Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight belt in Las Vegas.

McGregor has vowed to inflict a “devastating KO” on his UFC comeback, but has already turned his attention to a potential second chapter in his rivalry with the unbeaten Mayweather - a year on from his TKO defeat.

“I’m certainly considering a few options,” McGregor told ESPN. “Of course then there’s boxing ventures. I’m very excited about that. If [Mayweather] has the bottle to come over and deal with this, like he said he has, let’s see what happens. I would also like to box him again.

Everything is being discussed.”

“Every rule set. If it’s not an MMA bout, then I don’t want to know. It’s either a straight MMA bout or a straight boxing bout. If they come looking for modified rules, I would rather just box the kid again. If you don’t want to deal with it, then don’t deal with it and stop going on like you’re doing.”

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Tiema-Khe, Tribal Brothers FC enter pre-QF

Players of Tribal Brothers FC (Blue) and High School Taxi Drivers (XI) vie for the ball during their match at Kohima local ground on Tuesday. (NP)

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Kohima, Oct 2 (NPN): Tiema-Khe Kidima and Tribal Brothers FC have reached the pre-quarter finals of the ongoing 19th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.

The tournament is being organised by Angami Students’ Union under the theme “goal for peace.”

In the first match, Tiema-Khe Kidima defeated Kohima Science College Jotsoma 2-1.The first goal for Tiema-Khe Kidima was scored by Kevisekho Thokhwe in the 40th minute. Later, in the 58th minute, Kohima Science College Jotsoma found the

equaliser through the boot of Nokpoh Konyak.

The second goal for Tiema-Khe Kidima was scored by Zadutol Phinyo in the 76th minute to seal the match.

Kuzokhol Phinyo of Tiema - Kidima was shown a yellow card in the 70th minute for committing a foul.

In the second match, Tribal Brothers FC thrashed High School Taxi Drivers (XI) 9 -0. Laiwang scored 4 goals for Tribal Brothers. His goals came in the 5th, 29th, 49th and 87th minute.

Shurhosül scored the 4th and 8th goals in the 35th and 50th minute re-

spectively. While Aloumei, Sohiampou and Akhobou scored a goal each in the 7th, 39th and 41st minute.

Dezelhoulie Kuotsu of High School Taxi Drivers (XI) was penalised with a yellow card in the 13th minute for foul play.

Tribal Brothers FC will clash with Tiema-Khe in the next round on October 10 at 2pm.

Today’s matches First match: 12:00noon Centurion FC Vs Jakhama Youth Organisation Second match: 02:00pm Phezhu Boys Club Vs Rangers FC Medziphema

Naomi Osaka secures WTA Finals berth

SINGAPORE, Oct 2 (Agencies): US Open champion Naomi Osaka has become the third player to secure a berth at the season-ending WTA Finals later this month after the 20-year-old from Japan amassed enough points in the Race to Singapore to qualify for the eightwoman event.

Osaka stunned Serena Williams in straight sets to claim her and Japan’s first ever Grand Slam title in New York last month and she backed that up with a run to the final at the Pan Pacific Open to all but ensure she would make her debut in Singapore.

After claiming victory in her opening match at the ongoing China Open in Beijing on Monday, Osaka joined Romanian world number one Simona Halep and German Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber as qualifiers for the WTA Finals.

“Qualifying for the WTA Finals is a huge accomplishment,” said Osaka, who beat Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia

Naomi Osaka

to win a junior version of the Singapore tournament three years and will be returning for the first time as a senior.

“Winning the WTA Rising Stars Invitational in 2015 helped give me the confidence to play on the big stages, so I am excited to go back to Singapore and compete with the top players of the season.”

Big-hitting Czech Petra Kvitova and Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, who won last year’s WTA Finals, are also poised to qualify for Singapore but the remaining spots appear to be a four-way battle for three places.

American Sloane Stephens, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina, Czech Karolina

Pliskova and Kiki Bertens from the Netherlands will fight it out to complete the field for the Oct. 21-28 tournament being held for the fifth and final time in Singapore.

Meanwhile, Simona Halep’s participation at the WTA Finals later this month has been cast into doubt after she suffered a herniated disc.

The world No 1 sustained the injury at last week’s Wuhan Open, where she lost in the second round to Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova.

The French Open champion then aggravated the problem in her China Open first-round match against Ons Jabeur, in which the Romanian retired from after losing the first set.

“I had an MRI on my back and found out I have a disc hernia,” Halep said on Twitter on Monday.

“I will discuss with doctors in the next few days but hope to be back soon and will keep you updated.”

All Nagaland Chess C’ship underway

Rajashekara declaring the chess championship open on Tuesday.

Dimapur, Oct 2 (NPN): Lt. Tokuho Awomi Memorial All Nagaland State Chess Championship, organised by Sumi Chess Association, got underway Tuesday at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. Rajashekara, IPS, Police Headquarters, Kohima inaugurated the tournament.

A one minute silence

was also observed in honour of Lt. Tokuho Awomi, who was a founding member of Sumi Chess Association.

Altogether, 46 players are taking part in the championship. Schools participating in the championship are Christian HSS, Livingstone HSS, Hope Academy, Little Star

HSS and Kendre Vidyalaya from Dimapur and Coraggio, Mezhur HSS, Holy Family HSS from Kohima.

Rev. Yanthan, pastor, AG Church, Dimapur offered the invocation prayer and the presidential address was delivered by SCAN president, Hekugha Yeputhomi.

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