September 21, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 286

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

US ready to negotiate with N Korea: Pompeo

Man Utd win; City suffer shock defeat in CL

Jaitley calls Rahul ‘Clown Prince’

international, Page 9

sports, Page 12

national, Page 7

Backward quota issue rocks NLA Session in progress on the last day of 2nd session of 13th NLA. (DIPR)

Correspondent KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): Non-implementation of reserved quota for backward tribes in Roads & Bridges department rocked the last day of the second session of 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) here on Thursday after R&B minister Tongpang Ozüküm mentioned about appointment of lower division assistants (LDAs) and sectional assistants (SAs) from March 1 till date, without fully implementing the reservation quota. The minister stated this while replying to a starred question by opposition member Kuzholuzo Nienu. He admitted that of 19 LDAs appointed, 12 LDAs hailed from Ao community, five from Angami and one each from Rengma and Sema communities.

Kohima police seize opium worth Rs.1 cr DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Kohima police personnel manning Khuzama interstate check gate, in two separate incidents, have reportedly seized 13kg of banned opium worth around Rs.1 crore in the international market. According to Kohima police PRO, police personnel while conducting routine checking intercepted one Maruti Swift Dzire (MN06LA-4868) on September 19, 2018 at around 10.30 a.m. On searching the vehicle, police recovered 8 kg contraband opium, one .32 Pistol and 18 live rounds, PRO said. Accordingly, police arrested the owner-cum-driver of the vehicle identified as Naorem Suraj Meitei (57), son of Naorem Indrajit Meitei, Laipham Khunau village, Imphal East, Manipur. PRO said contraband was found neatly wrapped in eight packets of 1kg each and concealed inside the vehicle. In this connection, a case was registered against the arrested person. In another incident, Kohima police recovered 5kg contraband opium from the possession of four individuals on September 20, 2018 at around 9 a.m. (Cont’d on p-8)

This is it!

“Yeah the city buses are fantastic but money collection will ground them to halt in the end.” K Y M C

Similarly, of the 42 SAs (mohurrers) appointed, 23 were from Ao community, seven from Angami, five from Sema, three from Konyak and each from Phom, Sangtam and Lotha communities. The minister was then subjected to intense attack by senior opposition legislators for violating the office memorandum on ban of appointments of Grade IV staff. NPF member Azo remarked that PDA’s slogan “change is coming” was a farce as a leader ought to be for all Naga communities and not a particular tribe of constituency. Azo took the opportunity to raise hackles by claiming that the denial of job opportunities to eastern Nagaland tribes had hardened the Eastern Naga People’s Organisation’s (ENPO)

to reinforce its demand a separate State of Frontier Nagaland. He cautioned that if such trend continued, people of Eastern Nagaland would become slaves of advanced tribes. Further, Azo alleged that the number of government employees belonging to tribes from Eastern Nagaland was less compared to the number of posts held by advanced tribes. Another NPF member, Chotishu Sazo asked the minister reason for nonimplementation of the reservation quota and demanded from leader of the House to protect the reservation policy. Joining the debate, EE Pangteang, also of the NPF, asked whether the government was aware that there was a reservation policy. He also questioned whether one Mowsumi Konyak appointed as executive engineer of PWD (H) Dimapur division was a genuine Konyak? Pangteang pointed out that there was no such name as ‘Mowsumi’ among Konyaks. NPF member CL John asked the minister how a female mohur rer from Mokokchung could stay in Mon and supervise work. NPF member Yita-

chu mentioned that people working on ground were SAs and not engineers, and therefore stressed that preference should be given to men. He commented that such ignorance was not expected from a former student leader. Criticising the minister, NPF member Yollow Konyak asserted that Nagaland could not be ruled by three or four advanced tribes and demanded that all the appointments should be cancelled immediately. NPF members BS Nanglang and Mithungnyuba Sangtam too joined in demanding immediate termination of the appointments under PWD and sought reply from leader of the House in this regard. I n h i s r e s p o n s e, Ozüküm admitted that 37% reservation for backward tribes was not maintained and said the department was reviewing the matter and other service rules. He said appointments were made on emergency basis and could be terminated but assured the legislators that appointments in district headquarters would be as per the reservation policy.

NLA reaffirms stand for unity and solution Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): Following reconstitution of Joint legislators’ Forum (JLF) on Indo-Naga political issue on September 18 under the chairmanship of speaker Vikho-ü Yhoshü, the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) adopted a resolution on the second and concluding day of the second session here on Thursday after a threadbare deliberation where all the elected members took part. The discussion was initiated by leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio. While placing on record its deep appreciation for the invaluable sacrifices made by Nagas over the past several decades in their effort to bring an honourable, acceptable, inclusive and expeditious solution to the Indo-Naga political issue, the House unanimously adopted a six-point resolution. The members appealed to all sections of Nagas to strengthen unity and peacefully participate in the ongoing negotiations so that a final settlement could be (Cont’d on p-7) reached. (Cont’d on p-8)

State spends `5 lakh per month Chemist shops closed for unoccupied NL House Mumbai to remain on Sept 28

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): N a g a l a n d g ove r n m e n t spends Rs.5 lakh a month for the upkeep of the State Guest House at Navi Mumbai which it cannot take over owing to pending clearance from the Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) of Mumbai, Maharashtra. This was stated by state deputy chief minister incharge of home, Y. Patton to a starred question from NPF member Y. Vikheho Swu , who demanded to know the current status of the state guest house for which construction began in 2010. Vikheho further asked the reason for failure to obtain CRZ clearance, person taking care of the house and how much the government was spending on managing it. Another NPF member Yitachu also demanded to know who was presently occupying the building. Intervening in the discussion, leader of the house Neiphiu Rio informed that the state cannot occupy the complex till clearance was obtained from appropriate authorities. Opposition leader T.R

.Zeliang then joined issue by saying that everything about the project went wrong from the beginning when construction started in 2010 and asked why Rio was blaming him(Zeliang) when he (Rio) himself was chief minister during that period? Zeliang further stated that when he was chief minister he and the Governor tried to obtain clearance but could not succeed. Rio in his reply informed that all corrections were under process and assured that the state will obtain clearance. It may be noted that the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) revealed that while it began appraisal for green clearance from Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ), it noted the violation of CRZ notification 1991 and 2011, eight years after the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) granted the project a commencement certificate. The Nagaland House, spread over a 3,491.11 square metres, falls in CRZ-2, within 150 metres from the high-tide line of the creek on the seaward side of the existing road.

DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): Responding to the all India bandh call given by All India Organization of Chemists & Druggists (AIOCD), the Nagaland Medicine Dealers Association (NMDA) would be observing bandh by closing down all the medicine shops from 6 am to 6 pm on September 28, 2018. AIOCD has called for bandh to protest against any move by the government allowing sale of medicines through internet or allowing e-pharmacies to operate in India in any form. AIOCD has cautioned that it could go for nationwide indefinite agitation against online sale of medicine if the government failed to consider its appeal positively. In a press release, NMDA general secretary, Ashok Kr Singhal, has informed that to facilitate emergency requirements, it would be advising one or two pharmacies in each district headquarters to function normally on the day of the bandh. Meanwhile, NMDA has advised all the presidents and secretaries of district (Cont’d on p-7) units to observe Bandh.

33 LDAs, 179 const appointed in Jan 2018: Patton Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): Deputy chief minister, Y Patton, who is also in charge of home department, informed the house that 33 LDAs and 179 constables were appointed in January this year during the tenure of then DGP, Rupin Sharma, wherein excess appointments were made without vacancy. He stated this while replying to opposition member Kuzholuzo Nienu who asked him to how many LDAs, constables, havildars, ABSIs

and SIs were appointed from March 2018 till date. Patton, however, provided details of appointments made since January 2018, when Nienu was himself home minister. Patton also clarified that 37% job reservation was implemented in the LDA recruitment. Azo objected to this and demanded that Patton respond to his specific question only– from March 1 till date. At this, Patton clarified that he had not made any single appointment after taking over the reins of home

department. He said out of the 179 appointments, 75 belonged to backward tribes, adding no appointments of havildars, ABSI ad SIs were made. According to him, home commissioner had issued a letter to the DGP on September 1 to submit status and action taken report against unit commanders for violating the office memorandum. He said, after receipt of the report from DGP, appropriate action would be initiated against the erring unit commanders.

CAG detects `230.33 cr anomaly DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): A report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on state finances for the year ending March 31, 2017, which was tabled on the concluding day of the second session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, pointed out that there were 25 cases of mis-

tractor, fraudulent drawal, irregularities in work execution etc. CAG audit report was prepared on the basis of finance and appropriation accounts and audit of the state government departments and state-owned companies and corporations. With regard to misappropriation, loss etc. in-

The CAG report maintained that timely submission of utilisation certificates (UCs) was also a major area of concern. It said at the end of March 2017, 286 UCs involving an aggregate amount of Rs. 909.61 crore was pending for submission even after a lapse of one to six years from various de-

Deptt wise/duration wise break-up of cases of misappropriation, defalcation, (Cases where final action was pending at the end of March 2017) SL. Name of the Up to 5 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 No. Department Years Years Years Years 1 School Education 2 1 0 0 2 Power 1 0 0 0 3 Rural Development 0 1 0 0 Works Department 4 Public 1 0 0 0 (Roads & Bridges) 5 Youth Resources 1 0 0 0 6 Medical 6 0 0 0 7 Tourism 1 0 0 0 8 Nagaland State Transport 1 0 0 0 9 Irrigation & Flood Control 2 0 0 0 10 Municipal Affairs 1 0 0 0 11 Higher Education 1 0 0 0 12 Taxes 2 0 0 0 13 Land Records & Survey 1 0 0 0 14 Private Firms 1 0 0 0 15 Dimapur Municipal Council 1 0 0 0 16 Various Department 1 0 0 0 Total 23 2 0 0 (Source: Vigilance & Anti-Corruption)

appropriation, loss etc. involving government money amounting to Rs. 230.33 crore up to March 31, 2017 and on which final action was pending. The CAG also detected various anomalies in government departments such as lack of transparency in awarding works, inadmissible payment, infructuous expenditure, evasion of tax, avoidable expenditure and undue benefit to the con-

volving government money (Rs.230.33 crore), CAG has given the details of the age-profile of the pending cases and number of cases pending in each category (See Table). CAG report pointed out that the highest amount of misappropriation that amounted to Rs. 74.83 crore, involved one case in Youth Resources & Sports department, out of which an amount of Rs. 0.05 crore had been recovered so far.

Total No. or Cases 3 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 25

partments. The accounts of the State autonomous bodies and departmental commercial undertakings were overdue; however, they were not submitted to Audit. As on 31 March 2017, CAG stated that 25 cases of misappropriation, defalcation etc. involving Rs. 230.33 crore pertaining to 14 departments, private firms and various other departments were pending finalisation. K Y M C

2

LCD conducts mega eye screening camp

The first batch of 30 eye-surgery patients ready to leave for Jorhat under the sponsorship of Lions Club of Dimapur. DIMAPUR: Lions Club of Dimapur (LCD) successfully concluded its two-day mega eye screening camp on September 15 and 16, where 660 patients were screened, out of a total 746 registered. A press release from LCD

‘sight conservation and work with blind’ chairperson, Rajendra Khadria stated that the patients were given free advice, and medicine. Also, 116 patients were selected for IOL surgery. The first batch of 30 patients left for Jorhat Lions

Eye Hospital for surgery by ambulance. The expenditure for surgery, travel, food, lodging and medicine is being sponsored by Lions Club of Dimapur. All surgeries will be completed by September 25.

New LCCA team dedicated

Lotha Catholic Catechists Association (LCCA) members along with Rev. Fr A. D. Jose and sister superior. DIMAPUR: A dedication and blessing program for new office bearers of the Lotha Catholic Catechist Association (LCCA), Wokha was held at St. Pauls’ Catholic Church (SPCC) Wokha, with a Holy Mass celebration,

led by Rev. Fr. A.D. Jose, parish priest Wokha, on September 16. A press release by SPCC Wokha catechist, Limathung Patton stated that in his homily Rev. Fr. A.D. Jose thanked the catechists for their tireless

contributions towards the church. He encouraged the catechists to work with determination and true spirit to bring the congregation closer to the church. He also urged them to value community prayers, hymns and worship even more. The new team of LCCA Wokha, is led by president Thungdemo Timothy (Catechist Longsa), vice-president Thomas Patton (Catechist Riphyim), general secretary-&-finance secretary Limhathung Louis Patton (Catechist Wokha) along with three others. The prog ram was chaired by C. James Kikon, assistant catechist Wokha and it concluded with a benediction from Clement Yanthan, catechist Lakhuti.

Students of Chandmari Higher Secondary School, Kohima, school staff and Kohima ADC, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, at the launching of Swachhata Hi Seva, at a program in the school organised by Water and Sanitation Support Organisation (WSSO) PHED, Nagaland on September 15. Various activities under SHS will continue till October 2. (Adi Nakhro)

state BJP Zunheboto recommends 2 for state executive DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Zunheboto district held a party executive meeting at the district party office on September 18. A press release from BJP Zunheboto general secretary Tokiho Chishi stated that the meeting was held to assess the entire party’s functioning in the district. Shikuto Sema, district president, exhorted the party workers encouraging them to face the next national election in 2019 with devotion. The meeting also recommended Kakuto Chishi from 31 A/C Akuluto and Hosheni Zhimo from 35 A/C Zunheboto as state executive members representing Zunheboto district. T h e m e e t i n g wa s chaired by Hovishe Sema, vice president; and recorded by Tokiho Chishi, general secretary; in the presence of Shikutri Sema, district president.

Meetei Council revokes suspension DIMAPUR: A joint meeting of Dimapur Meetei Council (DMC) and Jagannath Mandir Committee (JMC) was held at Westyard Colony (Maning Laikai) Mandop on September 19. A press release by DMC information & publicity secretary, Prem Singh stated that the meeting discussed the recent suspension of S. Mani Singh and Kh. Ingoba Singh from performing Meetei traditional singing and drumming. The release stated that after proper discussion, an amicable solution was reached based on certain conditions including withdrawal of membership of Kh. Ingoba Singh from Jagannath Mandir Committee (Maning Leikai Khoon) with immediate effect. The council further stated that the suspension on the two individuals has been lifted with immediate effect, and they may perform any Meetei traditional rituals as a troupe or independently for the betterment and convenience of the Meetei community without any restrictions from DMC or any colony (Khoon/Laikai). Dimapur Meetei Council & Jagannath Mandir Committee have informed all Meetei community members that the said drummer and singer may be invited for any traditional rituals/functions as and when needed.

15 women trained on setting up food processing units

The women who were trained on setting up small scale amla powder and tomato ketchup processing units, from September 12 to 18. DIMAPUR: A training program on how to set up small scale amla powder and tomato ketchup processing units was organized where fifteen women representatives of ten SHGs from Dimapur II were trained from September 12 to 18. K

Y

M

C

Sentinaro Alley of Zatara Pvt. Ltd, in a press release said that the training was held by Zatara Pvt. Ltd in association with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s welfare, GOI; Skill India, Government of India; STRY program under

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) and State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Nagaland. Sentinaro Alley and Washipong Longkumer from Zatara and Sentiben-

la and Tzubentula from ATMA Dimapur taught the trainees basic knowledge on food preservation, processing, packaging, FSSAI standards and regulations, branding and marketing of products. The ten SHGs that were trained are a part of the 300 SHGs formed under the aegis of the ‘New Dimapur Project’. The SHGS were formed keeping in mind many women who are capable and willing to work but often lack the means and confidence to start an enterprise on their own. However, as a group they are able to share the risks and uncertainties of business, keep checks and balances and finally reap the rewards together. The aim of the ‘New Dimapur Project’ is to support such groups through various livelihood generation programs and create a local economy where the small and medium scale industries are driven by women entrepreneurs.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

news in Brief ARSU meeting: Atoizu Range Students Union (ARSU) golden jubilee planning board has called a meeting on October 28, 2:30 pm at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur. All the committee convenors and members have been requested to attend the meeting without fail. CSUD 29th fresher’s day: Chakhesang Students Union Dimapur (CSUD) will organize its 29th freshers day-&-social gathering under the theme, “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow” at Western Chakhesang Hoho conference hall, Chakhesang Colony, Dimapur, on September 22, 9 am. It is mandatory for all bona fide members of the CSUD from class X and above to attend the program “with traditional touch.” All the seniors and elders have also been invited to grace the gathering. KCSU 57th general session-&-fresher’s social meet: Kohima Chakhesang Students Union (KCSU) has convened its 57th general session-&-fresher’s social meet on September 22 at State Academy Hall, Kohima. All the students, frontal organisations, senior members and citizens have been cordially invited to grace the program. GBs Union Dimapur informs: The GBs Union Dimapur has informed all GBs under the union that a tribe-wise executive meeting will be held on September 22 at its office premises at Super Market. GBs Union Dimapur chairman, M.Y Ngullie and general secretary Onen Jamir have requested executive members to attend

the meeting. DLCC meeting to be held in Kohima: Kohima District Nodal Officer Dr. Arenla Walling has informed all members of the District Level Committee (DLCC) on Tobacco Control that a quarterly meeting and declaration of Tobacco Free Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes will be held on September 27, 11 am, at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner Office Kohima. She has requested all the concerned members to attend the meeting without fail. (DIPR) Paryatan Parv and World Tourism Day in Zunheboto: Additional Director (HoD) Tourism, Akhale Vizol, through a notification has informed all concerned that the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland will observe Paryatan Parv and World Tourism Day from September 26 to 27, at District Cultural Hall, Zunheboto. (DIPR) DC Mon directives on arms licenses: Deputy Commissioner, Mon, K. Thavaseelan, IAS, on September 19 has notified all Arms Licence holders under Mon district, who are yet to submit the licenses for Unique Identification Number (UIN) generation, to submit their Arms License for its generation under the ongoing National Database of Arms Licence (NDAL) on or before March 31, 2019. Further, all Administrative Officers have been directed to inform all Arms License holders of this within their respective jurisdictions. (DIPR)

Roundup of 2nd session of the 13th NLA Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 20 (NPN): The 2nd session of the 13 Nagaland Legislative Assembly which began on September 18, concluded on Thursday. Following are some of the topics and issues raised and discussed. Rio on selection of ‘Dr. T. Ao Sports Award’ r e c i p i e n t s, P D M T F : Nagaland chief minister and leader of the house Neiphiu Rio on Thursday said that the Dr. T. Ao sports awardees under four categories-- coaches, sports administrators, state sports institutions and athletes, are selected as per the Nagaland State Sports Policy. Rio was responding to a query raised by NPF MLA, Khriehu Liezietsu on the criteria for the award following several questions raised against the selection process. Rio said that the department had not received any official complaint/letter except through the media reports. On the process/criteria of appointing the project director of Music Task Force (MTF), Rio said this was to be done as per rules laid down by the P&AR department. Further, when asked about whether the department had published any advertisement/notification for filling up the post of MTF project director, Rio said that the department had issued a circular addressed to all AHoDs and

HoDs inviting applications for filling up the post. Situation in Amguri gate under control: Dy. CM and home minister Y. Patton informed the NLA that the situation at Amguri gate was under control after intervention by the Mokokchung and Sivasagar district police and administration. Replying to a starred question by opposition MLA, Amenba Yaden, the minister said that the state government, through the Home Commissioner of Nagaland, had also written a letter on July 26 to the principal secretary (home) Assam, requesting for a directive to be issued to district administration Sivasagar to not carry out any construction activities in the DAB. Patton said the matter is also subjudice in the Supreme Court. He was also asked why IR platoon forces had been stationed some 25 kilometers away from the disputed place when there were 100 plus empty structures for accommodating NAP jawans at Paper Mill colony located within a 5 km radius of the disturbed area. Patton said the IR platoon was kept in Tuli as a striking reserve to meet any contingencies in the border areas. He said that though there were many empty structures in the paper mill, due to non-availability of electricity and water supply, the IR personnel could not be accommodated at Paper

Power department Mokokchung advisory DIMAPUR: Power department Mokokchung division has issued a public safety advisory to all house/building owners to avoid electricity related accidents. Taking note of recent fire incidents, EE, Er. Lobosang Jamir said such catastrophes and accidents were conveniently blamed on electric short circuits/power department without establishing actual cause. The EE clarified that the power department’s role in matters of electric/service connection is only up to the meter box. Beyond it, EE said the internal wiring of buildings was the sole responsibility of the owner of the building. He said the department provides electric connections to new buildings on the basis of test certificate furnished by the house owner from registered electrical contractors. Therefore, EE said the owner must ensure that quality materials (wires, connectors, switches) bearing BIS/ISI marking with adequate protective devices like MCCB/fuses are installed in the premises by qualified electricians. EE said that the house owner must also not hide the actual connected load of the building while furnishing Test Certificate for service connection, since power department installs meters and wires from the service post only on the basis of the connected load declared in the test certificate. The EE said that if the house owner draws power beyond the capacity of the installed meter and service wire, damages to the meters, and short circuits would occur.

Mill colony. However he said four sections of IR personnel are stationed at Watiyongpang Check Gate (Amguri Gate) itself, near the disputed area. Should any situation arise in Watiyongpang area, Patton said the 13 (IR Bn) posted in Yajang can quickly move to tackle the situation. Patton was also asked the reason for the IRB jawans being made to occupy the office of the Functional Manager and also the Resource centre of the Industries Department at Tuli affecting its functioning for more than two months, if the situation at the border post was normal. Patton replied that one platoon IR from Changtongya was re-deployed to Tuli on July 24 due to the border tension/issue at Watlyongpang Check Gate and they were accommodated at the office of the Functional Manager Sub District Industries Centre Tuli on the direction of the ADC Tuli who had taken permission from the concerned office for temporary accommodation of the IR personnel. The minister said the IR platoon at Industry office, Tuli was kept there as there was insufficient accommodation available at Watiyongpang Check Gate. Also, he said that there was no report received from the concerned office that the presence of the IR personnel was hampering the office. However he added that the

IRB had been withdrawn on September 11. Eight EAC offices under construction: Leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio said that there are currently eight EAC offices under construction in the state. He was replying to the starred question raised by opposition MLA Yitachu on the total amount required for each of the construction to complete, and the total earmarked amount during 2018-19 against each of the EAC offices. Rio informed Yitachu that a total amount of Rs. 264.02 lakhs was required for completion of the EAC offices. He said Rs. 7 lakhs was required for the EAC office in Englan, Chetheba -Rs. 22.31 lakhs, Phor Rs. 9.46 lakhs, Lephory Rs. 63.25 lakhs, Aghunaqua/ Nihokhu - Rs. 20.00 lakhs, Yachem Rs. 37 lakhs, Hoshepu Rs. 25 lakhs, and Alongkima Rs. 80 lakhs. Also he said an amount of Rs. 105 lakhs was earmarked during 201819 against Hoshepu and Alongkima. For Hoshepu he said Rs. 25 lakhs was earmarked while for Alongkima Rs. 80 lakhs was earmarked. MLA Yitachu in his supplementary question sought to know the reason for the differences in the amount allocation, adding that for equal development, equal distribution should be allotted. Rio replied that he would look into the matter.

HIV & Drugs awareness program at PGC

Dr. Limatoshi, Kuduvo Kezo and members of Phek Government College RRC after the awareness program on September 13. DIMAPUR: Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of Phek Government College (PGC), Phek organised a one day awareness program under the theme “Life is your Journey, Travel Drug Free” on September 13 at Deo Nukhu Hall. The resource person was Medical Officer, District Hospital Phek, Dr. Limatoshi. PGC, in a press release, stated that the resource person shared on the myths and facts about blood donation and encouraged the students to come forward as blood donors. He spoke on HIV/AIDS, and how the virus is transmitted and the stigma/discrimination

associated with HIV/AIDS. District program officer, DAPCU, Kuduvo Kezo, also urged people to come forward for blood screening which, he said, will benefit the individual and society as a whole. Devoto Nienu and Keweku were honoured with a blood donation certificates for donating blood on September 11. The program was chaired by assistant professor, department of Education, Thoshusie Katiry, a welcome address was delivered by nodal officer, Dr. Vizovol Mekro, and a special song was presented by the musical band ‘Velocity’ and volunteers of Red Ribbon Club. K

Y

M

C

nagalandpost.com Poll Q.: Will it be possible to send back all illegal immigrants ? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

A B C

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Kiphire welcomes Governor Acharya

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

A

B

Yes No Can’t say

C

60% 38% 2%

Next poll

Q: S h o u l d

the two who murdered ABI Neiphretuo be given death penalty?  Yes.  No.  Can’t say.

WEATHER FORECAST

September 21 (Temperature in ºC)

Max Min

Agartala A thunderstorm in spots

32 25

An afternoon thunderstorm

28 20

Guwahati A p.m. thunderstorm or two

33 25

Aizawl Imphal

A strong morning thunderstorm 29 20

Itanagar Cloudy, a t-storm in spots

30 22

Shillong

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

Kohima

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 25 17

23 18

Dimapur A t-storm around in the p.m.

32 22

Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.

27 22

Mkg

Tuensang P.M. showers and t-storms Wokha

20 15

A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 26 21

Zunheboto A p.m. t-storm in the area

25 16

Governor Acharya being adorned in Sangtam traditional wear at Kiphire Helipad on September 20. (NP)

Correspondent KIPHIRE, SEP 20 (NPN): Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya arrived in Kiphire on Thursday on his threeday visit to the district. A civic reception program was organized at Helipad ground Kiphire, where he was welcomed by the District Administration, Police, United Sangtam Likhum Pumji, Yimchunger Tribal Council, Eastern Sumi Hoho and other women organizations of

the district. He visited District Hospital Kiphire, Zisaji Presidency Government College, and Government Higher Secondary School Kiphire. In the school, Acharya interacted with the students and parents. USLP, YTC, ESH, Tikhir Tribal Council, Akheda Sangtamlaru Thsingmujang, Citizen’s Welfare Society, United Sangtam Students’ Conference and BJP Kiphire Unit called on the Governor at

GA Guest House Kiphire. Children from Shalom Children’s Home Kiphire also meet the Governor at the guest house. The Governor is on a three day visit to review the overall development of the aspirational district. He will hold meetings with different Heads of departments and organizations during his stay. Acharya will also be visiting the International Trade Centre at Mimi village.

LMHS Tuensang inaugurates Legal Literacy Club DIMAPUR: A Legal Literary Club (LLC) was inaugurated at Loyem Memorial High School (LMHS), Tuensang in the presence of N. Kano, judicial magistrate & secretary TDLSA, along with the principal, staff and panel lawyers on September 20. A press release from LMHS Tuensang stated that N. Kano spoke about the importance of legal awareness and exhorted the teachers to motivate children to learn about the law. He said that justice was the cornerstone and fundamental goal of every civilized nation and it reflects the orderly advancement of a given society. He lamented that lack of knowledge about basic legal and civil liberties threatens the safety of all. Emphasizing on the need to create legal awareness, especially among youth, the speaker said that LLCs in schools and colleges were expected to not only boost legal literacy but help in strengthening the capacity of youth. Debashish Deb, principal of the school, thanked N. Kano and the panel lawyers. He also urged the LLC teachers-in-charge Lipila Sangtam and Chekpongyonga Phom to ignite in students the desire to learn about the law.

SASU undertakes educational KVK Dimapur organizes tour; warns irregular teachers awareness program

DIMAPUR: Under the Swachta Hi Seva program, Krishi Vighan Kendra (KVK) Dimapur, led by principal scientist and head of KVK, Anamika Sharma and team, organised an awareness program at Government Middle School (GMS), Jharnapani on September 20. A press release by GMS Jharnapani head teacher, Ketseivikho Kuotsu stated that the awareness program was followed by a drawing competition held on the theme “Swachhta hi Seva” in two categories: primary and elementary sections. KVK Dimapur also sponsored the prizes for the best four paintings in each category.

NSLSA and MCPC mediation training program

Members of SASU at Government High School Saptiqa during their educational tour of schools in their jurisdiction.

DIMAPUR: The Saptiqa Area Students Union (SASU) initiated an educational tour of all the schools under its jurisdiction on September 19 and 20. A press release by SASU president, Toino Awomi stated that the union interacted with students and teaching staff and discussed the need of

imparting quality education. During the tour, the union checked the attendance records of teachers and was dismayed over the irregularity of teachers posted at Government High School Saptiqa. In this regard, the union has directed those irregular teachers to immediately return to their

3

State

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

place of posting failing which the union would not hesitate to “mention the name of those teachers” and initiate its own course of action. SASU further cautioned that since the yearly academic session was almost at its end, the union would not compromise the careers of students due to the negligence of irregular teachers.

DIMAPUR: A five-day 40 hour mediation training program for 18 in-service judicial officers, retired judicial officers and advocates of Nagaland was organized by Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) in collaboration with Supreme Court Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) at Delhi Judicial Academy from September 11 to 15. A press release from NSLSA Kohima, public relation assistant stated that the ‘MCPC Trained Potential Trainers’ were Harish Dudani, judge trainer, B. Shrikumare, including MCPC trained potential

Jalukie Swachhta Hi Seva cleanliness drive

trainers, Sachin Jain, Dr. S. Padma, and Seema Pasricha. The training included role play enacted by the trainees, short video clips, interaction, case studies and slide show presentations. Various topics were covered during the training. All the trainee mediators expressed satisfaction at the training and said that one could exercise the learning not only as mediators in dealing with referred cases from the courts but in daily living. Mediation derives its source from section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code which deals with settlement of disputes outside the courts.

Youth Voters Festival underway in Peren

Agumbe Nda and Nathan Konyak along with participants of the Youth Voters Festival on September 20. (DIPR)

DIMAPUR: A two day Youth Voters Festival kicked off in Peren District on to September 20, at Old DC Office, Peren Town with Agumbe Nda, Icon for Peren District PwDs, as special guest. A DIPR report stated

that on the first day, students from different institutions under Peren District visited Voters Registration and Education Centers (VRECs) as part of the celebration of the Youth Voters Festival 2018. AEO Peren, Nathan

Konyak, highlighted the significance of the Youth Voters Festival. He said that the concept of celebrating the festival was to emphasize the rights of voters and he encouraged the students to participate actively in the program.

Government e-Marketplace workshop

DIMAPUR: A two–day workshop on the Nationwide Government e-Marketplace (GeM), will be held on September 21 and 22 at the Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima. DIPR reports that all administrative heads and heads of departments have been requested to attend the workshop on September 21 for the inaugural function. Further, all interested parties (buyers & sellers) both government and

Departments notify on vehicle registration DIMAPUR: According to DIPR, Transport department has issued a notification stating that Section 43 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 requires every new vehicle to have a non-renewable temporary registration for a period of one month, and within which such vehicles have to be registered. However, the department said that it had observed many new vehicles plying without registering within the stipulated time period. Therefore, under Section 65 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 the Transport department will levy a late fine of Rs. 10 per day after the expiry of the Temporary Registration Certificate. Also, the Home department, through a circular, has informed all government officials who are entitled to receive government vehicles, to collect the Form of Colour Coded Car Stickers, along with the name of the official, designation, vehicle registration number, type and colour of vehicle, from the Home Department, Political Branch.

non-government agencies, may avail the opportunity and attend the workshop as per schedule. The workshop will focus on registration of buyers and sellers. Therefore, all interested parties may bring the following documents for registration: i) Buyers: Aadhaar Number, mobile number & official email id; ii) Sellers: Aadhaar Card, mobile number, pan card, GST number & email id.

SJU lecture on economic theory & implementation

Sushil Kumar Patel delivering the lecture on The Indian Economy at St. Joseph University on September 18.

DIMAPUR: St. Joseph University (SJU) organized a lecture program for students of Political Science and Economics in its auditorium on September 18, with deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Sushil Kumar Patel as the speaker. A press release from SJU PRO, Fr. Justin stated that the DC spoke on the topic “The Indian Economy” and shared different types of economic ideas and economic systems used in countries. He revealed the vital

features and the working principles of the Indian economy and also important economic terms. He dwelt on the various important terms associated with the discipline of economics and political science and how these terms were interrelated with one another. Patel also highlighted the important economic statistical reports which portray the health of the Indian economy. The DC also addressed several questions raised by the students.

Nagaland State Pharmacy Council to observe Pharmacist Day Dimapur: Nagaland State Pharmacy Council (NSPC) will observe “Pharmacist Day” at De Oriental Grand Hotel, Kohima on September 25 under the theme “Pharmacist, your medicine expert”. Pharmacists of the state have been requested to attend the program without fail.

H&FW team visit health units

Participants of the cleanliness drive held at CHC Jalukie on September 19.

DIMAPUR: A cleanliness drive was carried out at CHC Jalukie led by the senior medical officer along with CHC staff on September 19. A press release by K Y M C

CMO office district media officer, Pezanguno Celine Secii stated that the drive was conducted in coordination with the administration led by ADC Jalukie and rep-

resentatives from different organizations such as Pastor Union, Ward Chairman Union, Auto Union, Taxi Union, Traders Union, Jalukie Town Women Welfare, PWD,

Jalukie Town Youth, GB’s Union, Kingdom Stewards and HCMC under Jalukie town. The cleanliness drive involved around 105 participants.

DIMAPUR: Health & Family Welfare (H&FW), district monitoring and supervision team visited Sanis, Bhandari, Nyiro & Englan block health units on September 19 and 20. A press release from CMO office Wokha, media officer NHM, Mhonbeni Ezung stated that the team interacted with medical officers, and medical staff discussing health services and facilities available. The team encouraged them to be regular in sending reports and properly document all activities of the health centre. The team checked all the registers, peer assessed KAYAKALP-initiating hospital cleanliness, checked hygiene & infection control practices, and Measles Rubella Vaccina-

tion Campaign (M-RVC) preparedness. They also told the food business organisation to obtain food licenses and medical fitness certificates, and explained the offences and penalties under various Sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food Standards Act 2006. The purpose of the visit was mainly for the upcoming M-RVC set to begin from October 3. The district team was led by Dr. Robin Lotha, chief medical officer; Dr. Zuben Kikon, deputy CMO; Matsung, DPM (NHM); Dr. Thungchanbeni, DPM (QA); Dr. Khesheli, MO (IDSP); Pelerieno Kehie, FSO; Mhonbeni, media officer (NHM); and Oponthung, DEO (IDSP). K Y M C

northeast

4

Heptulla for women empowerment

Correspondent

Correspondent

Shillong, Sep 20: Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari will be on a two day official visit to Meghalaya beginning from September 24. During his visit, Gadkari will hold extensive review meetings of every National Highways project in the seven North Eastern states with all stakeholders, including Chief Ministers and Public Works Department Ministers of North A function felicitating Manipur governor Dr Najma Heptulla on receiving the Outstanding Eastern states. National Highways Parliamentarian Award in Imphal on Thursday. (NP) projects worth more than The governor claimed his more than 15 year for her concern about the Rs 1.5 lakh crores are curthat people’s mindsets and political career; however, present condition of Lokattitudes have changed a no Governor had been so tak Lake. lot in the state in the past concerned about Manipur Her contribution toone and half years ever as Dr Najma Heptulla. wards solving some key since the new BJP-led Singh said Heptulla issues besieging the state DIMAPUR, SEP 20 (NPN): coalition government was has been guiding the state was really commendable, Arunachal Naga Student’s instated. government as a guardian he added. Federation (ANSF) has She said that she has in all spheres, be it in the Earlier, state chief strongly condemned the been writing to the Prime development front or in the secretary Dr Suresh Babu action of security forces, Minister about every sin- issues besieging the state. read out the award cita- where one of its executive gle happening of the state He said, “No mat- tion. members, was picked up by and what chief minister ter Heptulla’s association Cabinet ministers, Th Assam Rifles, Khonsa Hq of N Biren Singh and his with Manipur was just a Biswajit, L Jayantakumar, Tirap district on September cabinet ministers were little more than two years Karam Shyam, Th Shy- 16 without any “concrete doing for the welfare of old, her understanding amkumar, L Dikho, V explanation” and confined the people. and love for the state is Hangkhanlian, Nemcha for more than 24 hours unEarlier, chief min- immense and it is reflected Kipgen, Th Radheshyam, der their custody. ister N Biren Singh said in her action.” Raijya Sabha MP K BhaAccording to informathat many Governors had The chief minister bananda also attended the tion, media & publicity cell come and gone during also lauded the Governor function. of ANSF, the victim was

to send an inter-ministerial team for assessment at the earliest. “The team of experts will be visiting the district and file a report, based on which plans will be made to tame the Siang river,” the official release said quoting Rijiju. Meanwhile, the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) here has expressed “deep concern” over the issue of large-scale siltation on Siang river bed and erosion of catchment areas. AAPSU general secretary Tobom Dai said people had to flee their homes after the “marauding” flood waters of Siang entered into the villages. In a statement Thursday, Dai said the river water is turning muddier and its flow more turbulent with time, adding to anxieties in the minds of people in the Siang valley. “The alleged apathy of the governments, both in the state and at the Centre, in providing a concrete solution to the problem has created confusion and a sense of deprivation in the minds of affected people,” Dai added.

Militant arrested in Manipur Imphal, Sep 20 (PTI): One active cadre of proscribed militant outfit Kangleipak Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was arrested by Manipur police Thursday from Tengnoupal district, a senior police officer said. Superintendent of Po-

lice, Tengnoupal, S Ibomcha Singh said the police arrested the militant from near the Indo- Myanmar border town of Moreh. A case has been registered at Moreh police station for further investigation, the SP added.

Ruala is new MPCC vice president Aizawl, Sep 20 (PTI): Ruling Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Lal Thanhawla Thursday appointed C L Ruala, the lone Lok Sabha member from the state, as vice president of the state party unit. Ruala replaced R Lalzirliana, who was expelled from the primary membership of the party on Monday last. Lalzirliana was expelled due to alleged anti party activities and for refusing to reply and give explanation to the show cause notice served by the party disciplinary action committee on September 11.

rently underway in the seven North Eastern states. In addition to the review meeting, Gadkari will also dedicate to the nation the 102 km Meghalaya’s Jowai-Ratacherra section of NH-06 on September 24. The National Highway project, constructed at a cost of Rs 683 Crore, will reduce the travel time between Jowai and Ratacherra to 2.5 hours from the present 4 hours. The highways passes through the coal and cement producing belt, and is a lifeline for the landlocked states of the North East.

Dearest Kim Jongdae (Chen), Here’s wishing you a very happy birthday! Your amazing vocals has made ppl embrace music in a different way & has touched the hearts of million! Gumawoyo Jongdae-ah for all your hard work... Have a blast on ur big day cos u well deserve one. Anticipating for a powerful comeback soon. Fighting! From an ultimate EXO-L, Lady_yehet, Sehunna Dear Sis AlE... Many happy returns of the day. On this auspicious day of yours I pray that may our good Lord bless you with good health and a prosperous Life ahead. May God fulfilled all your heart desire. “Happy Birthday” From, Atso

ANSF condemn Assam Rifles action

Central team to assess flood situation in Arunachal: Rijiju Itanagar, Sep 20 (PTI): Union minister Kiren Rijiju has assured Arunachal Pradesh government that an inter-ministerial team will be visiting East Siang district soon to assess the damages caused by the recent floods, an official release said here Thursday. Siang river, which originates in Tibet, was in spate in August and September due to heavy rain in China. Over 1,000 families living in the catchment areas of East Siang district were affected in the flood. Ar unachal Pradesh Disaster Management Secretary Bidol Tayeng called on Rijiju in New Delhi Tuesday to apprise him of the situation in the district, the release said. Stressing the need for “flood protection” along Siang river, the secretary pressed for early visit of a central team to inspect the district and assess the losses, it said. The Union minister of state for home affairs, on his part, said he was yet to receive a requisition letter from the state government in this regard. However, he promised

Gadkari to review road infrastructure in NE states

NPP to expand base in Mizoram S H I L L O N G, S ep 2 0 (Agencies): NPP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong met former Mizoram home minister from the Congress R Lalzirliana and MNF leader Zoramthanga to expand the party’s base in the last bastion of the Congress in the North East, The Shillong Times reported. Tynsong told reporters on Wednesday that he met several non-Congress leaders last week for forging understanding to oust the Congress from power. Tynsong said talks were still on with suspended Congress vice president Lalzirliana and refused to comment on whether he will join NPP. When asked about his meeting with several MNF leaders, Tynsong said he cannot divulge the details. Tynsong admitted that he invited the leaders whom he met in Mizoram to join NPP, which according to him is an acceptable political party. “Besides Meghalaya, the NPP’s presence is very much there in Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and the party’ next target is Mizoram,” Tynsong said.

constitutional and human rights by any security forces and disturbing the peaceful environment of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts by any ultras will not be tolerated. It warned of mass constitutional democratic movement in the entire Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts within Naga region if such actions continue. ANSF has also appealed to the apex civil society organizations, districts

students union, community base students union, human rights organizations and people of Tirap, Changlang and Longding region to unify as one and speak for their rights. Meanwhile, ANSF has decided to meet the Home Minister, Joint Intelligence Committee, Chief, PMO, Government of India, National Human Rights Commission and other central officials to highlight the above mentioned issue.

Congress holds protest rally in Tripura on Rafale deal

Nearly a thousand supporters joined the ‘Bharat Bachao Jana Andolan’ rally which started from Pradesh Congress Bhavan and ended in front of Old Raj Bhavan. (The Indian Express)

AGARTALA, SEP 20 (AGENCIES): Opposition Congress Thursday organized a protest rally till Tripura Raj Bhavan in Agartala and submitted a memorandum to the office of Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki over alleged scam of Rs. 1.30 lakh crore in purchase of Rafale aircrafts from France, The Indian Express reported. It is the third agitation on the issue in North

REJOINDER

In response to Shezota Lohe, S/O Veneta Lohe in Nagaland Post on 16-09-2018 that he has taken Rs 10,00,000/-lakhs loan with interest for a period of three months as per loan agreement on 07-09-2012. Since he could not repay the loan, an agreement was signed on 08-02-2018 stating to handover the building alongwith site at Bethel Colony, Phek Town after Election i.e Feb. 2018. The reader may kindly note that a lender has no way to beg and apology from his borrower for his failures to recover loan with interest. You are hereby asked to recover loan physically within five days. Thepuchiyi Nienu, Phek town K-2729

East India by Youth Congress after Assam and Manipur. Addressing a press conference at Pradesh Congress Bhavan here this evening, party president Birajit Sinha said the movement was jointly organized by Congress and

its frontal organizations like Youth Congress and National Students Union of India (NSUI). Nearly a thousand suppor ters joined the ‘Bharat Bachao Jana Andolan’ rally which started from Pradesh Congress Bhavan and ended in front

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER PFUTSERO : NAGALAND

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/947

Dated Pfro, the 18th Sept. 2018 NOTICE Whereas Smti Neiwe-u Mero, W/o Lt. Wepekhro Mero, Senior Graduate Teacher of Pfutseromi Village has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension SBI A/C Etc. Who expired on 28/Aug/2018. Therefore, notice is hereby issued inviting any claims and objections from the public pertaining to the above mentioned property and the same to be submitted to the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pfutsero, within a period of 30 days from issue of this notice. In the event of this office not receiving any claims and objections within the stipulated time, succession certificate will be issued to the applicant as prayed for. Zeneikhonuo Vimero Additional Deputy Commissioner Pfutsero K-2741 Regd No. 1559/18

AFFIDAVIT

Date 14/09/18

I, Shri. Krishna Bahadur Tamang, S/o Lt. Bichar Sing Tamang, residing of Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Shokhuvi, Dimapur: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address. 2. That my real daughter name is "Ms. Shiksha Tamang". 3. That I, further declare that my daughter name is recorded as Ms. Pallavi Tamang (Pet Name) in her Birth Certificate issued by Directorate of Health Service Govt. of Assam, but whereas in all her academic documents her name is recorded as Ms. Shiksha Tamang (Real name) as a result there appears to be two different persons. 4. That "Ms. Pallavi Tamang" and "Ms. Shiksha Tamang" is of the same and one person i.e, my daughter. 5. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that "Ms. Pallavi Tamang" and "Ms. Shiksha Tamang" is of the same and one person i.e my daughter and further to use this declaration as a piece of evidence before any competent authority. 6. That the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me 14th day of September 2018. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-7042(B) Regd No. 1558/18

DC-1615

released on September 19. ANSF said it has taken serious note on the matter, where Assam Rifles and security forces wrongly suspected ANSF as over ground NSCN workers. The federation clarified that they were not functioning for any “NSCN factions” but remained firm with their motto (Peace and Unity for Prosperity) and to bring peace to the region. ANSF further cautioned that violation of

AFFIDAVIT

Date 14/09/18

I, Shri. Krishna Bahadur Tamang, S/o Lt. Bichar Sing Tamang, residing of Assam Rifles Training Centre & School, Shokhuvi, Dimapur: Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India and residing at the above mentioned address. 2. That my real son name is "Mr. Dev Raj Tamang". 3. That I, further declare that my son name is recorded as Mr. Hirdaya Gole Tamang (Pet Name) in his Birth Certificate issued by Directorate of Health Service Govt. of Assam, but whereas in all his academic documents his name is recorded as Mr. Dev Raj Tamang (Real name) as a result there appears to be two different persons. 4. That "Mr. Hirdaya Gole Tamang" and "Mr. Dev Raj Tamang" is of the same and one person i.e, my son. 5. That this affidavit is sworn to declare that "Mr. Hirdaya Gole Tamang" and "Mr. Dev Raj Tamang" is of the same and one person i.e my son and further to use this declaration as a piece of evidence before any competent authority. 6. That the statements made in para 1 to 5 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing materials is concealed therein. DEPONENT Solemnly sworn before me 14th day of September 2018. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-7042(A)

of Old Raj Bhavan. Indian Youth Congress president Keshav Chand Yadav, IYC vice president Srinivas B.V. and other leaders also joined the agitation today. Speaking to The Indian Express, Indian Youth Congress president Keshav Chand Yadav said later this evening that the Rafale deal was the biggest scam in history of India and claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a direct part in it. “ We b e l i e v e t h e Prime Minister is a party (Bhagidaar) in the scam. Price of the aircrafts have tripled and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitaraman is silent about the whole issue. We demand that the Prime Minister explains it to the people of India”, Yadav said. The agitators met an official from the Governor’s House and handed him a memorandum with the demand. The Rafale deal was first fixed by the Congress-

led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in December, 2012. The price of the Rafale jets, which would be inducted into the Indian Air Force, were fixed at Rs. 526.10 crores per aircraft. An international bid was floated for 126 aircrafts at the price. After BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government came to power in 2014, Prime Minister Modi announced emergency “off the shelf ” purchase of 36 Rafale aircrafts in Paris for Rs. 60,145 crores. Earlier in August, All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev joined an agitation on the issue in Tripura and accused Prime Minister Modi of being the principal benefactor of the alleged Rafale scam. Indian Youth Congress president Keshav Yadav also said Congress would be holding similar agitations in different states of the country.

AFFIDAVIT

I, Mrs. Achumlo Chang, W/o Mr. Yambos Murry, resident of H/No252, Sect-C Signal Angami Village, Medical Attendent, Tower-Sub Centre, Dimapur, Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under : 1. That, I am bonafide citizen of India. 2. That, in my Bank Passbook S.B.I bearing A/c. No - 30408439907, my name is entered as Mrs. Achumlo Chang, whereas in my Jamabandi (Patta) bearing Vide Patta No - 562, Dag No - 663, Block No-8, my name is recorded as Mrs. Y. Sentey. 3. That, this affidavit has been made for the purpose to declare that Mrs. Achumlo Chang & Mrs. Y. Sentey, refers to same and one person, that is me. 4. That, the statements made from para 1 to 3 are made by me which is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, belief and nothing declare false therein. Deponent Solemnly sworn before me. Notary Public Regd No : 1/259/2018, Date : 18/07/2018

DP-7054

IMPHAL, Sep 20: Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla on Thursday, emphasized on the need for women’s empowerment for accelerating development in the society. Addressing a function to felicitate her on receiving the “Outstanding Parliamentarian Award” in Imphal’s Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) auditorium on Thursday, the Governor said, “Empowerment of women is very important for development of society.” She lauded the efforts of the Manipur government to empower the women saying that “Manipur is in the forefront in women empowerment in the entire country.” The development of women markets at the headquarters in every districts of the state was a true example how much the state present government is giving emphasis to empower women, she added. She further said that women were safer in Manipur than the national capital New Delhi.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Regd No. 462/2018

AFFIDAVIT

Date 20/09/2018

I, Smti. Jyoti Tilenga Zeliang, aged about 38 years, W/o Shri. Raj Zeliang & D/o Shri. Nandalal Tilenga, permanent resident of Village, P.O. & P.S. Tening, Dist. Peren, Nagaland and present resident of 28 Assam Rifles Co 99 APO, Pin 932028, Dist. Wokha, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows: 1. That, I am a bonafide and law abiding citizen of India. 2. That, I was known by the name Jyoti Tilenga prior to my marriage to Shri. Raj Zeliang. 3. That, now I am known by the name Jyoti Tilenga Zeliang by virtue of marriage. 4. That, the names Jyoti Tilenga and Jyoti Tilenga Zeliang pertains to one and the same person i.e. my names only. 5. That, I made this affidavit to declare that Jyoti Tilenga and Jyoti Tilenga Zeliang refers to my names only and now I shall use my name as Jyoti Tilenga Zeliang in all my future correspondences. That, the statements made in para (1-5) are true to the best of my knowledge and nothing is false and I signed this affidavit on this 20th day of September'2018 at Dimapur, Nagaland. DEPONENT Solemnly affirmed and declared before me by the deponent. NOTARY PUBLIC DP-6999

NOTICE

We the undersigned hereby notify all who have purchased land and are in the process of purchasing, exchanging or executing any such deeds whereby he/she gets possession of land at Viyito Village without the knowledge and consent of the undersigned sons of Lt. Viyito Zhimomi, founder of Viyito Village, Niuland, shall be doing at their own risk. Sons of Lt. Viyito Zhimomi founder of Viyito Village, Niuland Sub-Division 1. Mr. Kato V. Zhimomi (Dimato Zhimomi) +91-9402048878 2. Mr. Akashe V. Zhimomi 3. Mr. Ikhadu V. Zhimomi DP-7035

national

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

5

Human rights activists’ Passengers suffer nose, ear bleeding on Jet Airways flight arrest: SC reserves verdict

The Maharashtra police had arrested the rights activists on August 28.

New Delhi, Sep 20 (Agencies): The Supreme Court on Thursday, September 20 reserved its verdict on a plea by historian Romila Thapar and others seeking the immediate release of rights activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and a Special Investigation Team probe into their arrest, National Herald reported. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, reserved the judgment after counsel for both parties including senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Harish Salve and Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta concluded their submissions. The bench, also comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, asked the Maharashtra Police to file their entire case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by Monday, September 24. It also asked all parties to file their written submissions by then. The five activists— Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha—are under arrest at their respective homes since August 29. The plea by Thapar and economists Prabhat

Patnaik and Devaki Jain, sociology professor Satish Deshpande and human rights lawyer Maja Daruwala has sought an independent probe into the arrests and the immediate release of the five activists. The Maharashtra police had arrested the rights activists on August 28 in connection with an FIR lodged following the Elgaar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31 last year, that had allegedly later triggered violence at Koregaon-Bhima village. The apex court had said on September 19 that it would look into the case with a hawk’s eye as liberty cannot be “sacrificed at the altar of conjectures”. It had told the Maharashtra government that there should be a clearcut distinction between opposition and dissent on one hand and attempts to create disturbance, law and order problems or overthrow the government on the other. Defence says case ‘cooked up’ Senior advocate Anand Grover, Ashwini Kumar and advocate Prashant Bhushan also alleged that the entire case was cooked up and adequate safeguards should

Universities asked to celebrate ‘surgical strike day’ NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (PTI): The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday directed varsities and higher educational institutions across the country to observe September 29 as “Surgical strike day”. Talk-sessions by exservicemen about sacrifices by the armed forces, special parades, visit to exhibitions and sending greeting cards to pledge their support for armed forces, are among the activities prescribed by the commission for the celebrations. “The NCC units of all universities should organise a special parade on September 29 after which the NCC commander shall address them on the modalities of protection of the borders. The varsities may organise a talk-session calling ex-servicemen to sensitise students about sacrifices made by the armed forces,” the UGC said in a communication to all Vice-Chancellors on Thursday. “A multimedia exhibition will be organised around India Gate on September 29. Similar exhibitions may be organised in states, union territories, important towns and cantonments across the country. The institutions should encourage students and faculty members to visit these exhibitions,” the letter added. The commission has suggested that the students shall pledge their support for armed forces by writing letters and cards which may be produced in both digital and physical format. “The letters and cards should be shared with PRO Defence and PIB for publicity across various media,” the UGC said.

be provided to protect the liberty of five activists. Arguing before the bench, advocates Anand Grover and Vrinda Grover questioned the presence of Marathi words in the purported letters written by non-Marathi speaking accused activists. “The letters allegedly written by Rona Wilson and Sudha Bharadwaj are in Hindi, but have several Marathi words. These are words which only Maharashtrians use,” submitted Anand Grover, adding, “That is why I am saying this case is cooked up.” Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, arguing for the petitioners, historian Romila Thapar and others, stated: “Republic TV channel having special access, was sent legal notice by Sudha Bharadwaj for attributing a letter written by her. In response to the notice, Republic replied they got it from confidential sources.” “Maoist plot isn’t mentioned in any FIR. The entire experience by Maharashtra Police is to rope in the people ex post facto,” he argued before the court, adding that his clients were nowhere in the FIR. Senior counsel Harish Salve, appearing for the complainant in the Bhima Koregan case, said that the demand for SIT wasn’t called for. “SIT comes when investigation is capable of being derail. Unless court finds investigation is baseless, no reason to order SIT,” he added. The apex court had earlier said that it may order an SIT probe if it found that the evidence has been “cooked up”.

Mumbai/New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): In a mid-air scare, a Jaipur-bound Jet Airways flight on Thursday lost cabin pressure after the crew “forgot” to turn on a control switch leaving 30 passengers bleeding from ears and nose and forcing the aircraft to return to Mumbai, officials said. The cockpit crew of the Boeing 737, which had 171 people on board including five crew members, was derostered and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) was ordered by the government to probe the incident. An AAIB official told PTI the incident could be a case of negligence on the part of the pilots since controlling cabin pressure is part of mandatory checks before operating a flight. One of the 2 pilots of flight 9W 697, which returned to Mumbai after being airborne for around 23 minutes, is a captain with more than five years experience, sources said. “During climb, the crew forgot to select bleed switch due to which cabin pressurisation could not be

maintained. As a result, oxygen masks got deployed,” said an official at aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Boeing 737 aircraft returned to Mumbai due to “loss of cabin pressure” and the pilots have been taken off duty pending investigation, a Jet Airways spokesperson said. “Out of 166 passengers on board, 30 passengers are affected... some have nose bleeding, few have ear bleeding and some are complaining of headache,” he added. A source at Mumbai airport claimed the aircraft made an emergency landing while the airline maintained it landed normally. The incident comes at a time when the airline is struggling to cut costs and locked in a pay dispute with pilots. Officials in Mumbai said five passengers, who suffered nose and ear bleeding, were diagnosed with “mild conductive deafness” and later discharged from hospital. Mumbai-based Dr Bal-

Passengers on board the Mumbai-Jaipur Jet Airways flight wear oxygen masks during an emergency after cabin pressure drop, in Mumbai, Thursday. (PTI) abhai Nanavati Hospital’s chief operating officer Rajendra Patankar said their health condition was stable and they did not require admission. As per their examination by ENT doctors, the five passengers suffered “barotrauma” of ear, which is caused due to a change in

CBI arrests 4 over shelter home rapes in Bihar

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS): The CBI on Thursday arrested four persons including an Assistant Director of the Social Welfare Department in Bihar in connection with its ongoing investigation into the shelter home rape case in Muzaffarpur of the state. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that the agency has arrested Rosy Rani, Assistant Director, and three others -Santosh, Guddu and Vijay -- from Muzaffarpur and Sonepur of Bihar. Rani, who was responsible for carrying out inspection at

the shelter homes, is being investigated for abetment under the POCSO Act. “The girls shared their ordeal with Rani but she didn’t take any action,” the official said. The other three are staffers of main accused Brajesh Thakur. The agency has also frozen 20 bank accounts of Thakur, he added. The Muzaffarpur horror came to light when the Bihar Social Welfare Department filed an FIR based on a social audit of the shelter home conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai that mentioned incidents of rapes of minor girls.

No.NU/KCM/ESTT-22/2014-1102

DC-1612

Dated : 20/09/2018

ADVERTISEMENT

A Walk-in-Interview will be held for engagement of Guest Faculty in the Department of Management on 24th September 2018 as specified below in the Office Chamber of the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema. Interested candidates are requested to bring along their full bio data/application with both original and photocopy of academic documents during the interview. Requisite Area of No. of Guest Faculty Time qualification Specialization required M.B.A Finance & HR 1 11:00 A.M No Separate invitation letter for the interview will be issued. No TA/DA will be paid. The terms of reference shall be as follows : 1. They will be appointed only for a short period especially for the ongoing semester i.e., till December 2018. 2. They will be paid @ Rs. 1,000/- per lecture (1 hour) for a maximum of Rs. 25,000/- per month. DC-1614

DC-1611

air pressure, he said. The five passengers were identified as Anveshan Ray (39), Mukesh Sharma (31), Vikas Agarwal (31), Damodar Das (37) and Ankur Kala (38), a civic official said. Kala said that during landing, there was extreme pressure in the flight and he

kept covering his ears and holding the mask, and fell unconscious for 10 to 15 seconds. “When I removed my mask it was full of blood. I told my co-passengers that I am bleeding and waved to the air hostess, but she told me to remain seated and that all is normal,” said Kala, who works for a jewellery firm and was going to Jaipur after coming to Mumbai from Bangkok. Some passengers said the whole experience was scary with some of them fearing something serious could have happened. “I was sitting on an aisle seat when suddenly air pressure in the cabin dropped and oxygen masks came down. I saw a passenger sitting next to me bleeding from nose. Several others complained of extreme pain in their ears,” Mumbai-based professional Prashant Sharma, who was in the flight, told PTI in Jaipur. He landed there in an alternative flight. The Civil Aviation Ministry said it has requested the DGCA to immediately file a report on the issue.

PROF. RAMESH C. GUPTA Pro-Vice Chancellor

6

OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 286 Dimapur, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Medical controversy

D

espite quantum leap in advancement of medical science; this has not been a one way track of medicines and technology successfully preventing diseases as today, several inconsistencies are being reported between claimed success and fact of failure. Worse, the failure part is not a mere term where the medicines did not work. Rather the failure part involves the dangerous side effects of the wonder medicines which had led to innumerable cases of lawsuits against the pharmaceutical companies. Nowhere is this issue- cure becoming worse than the diseasemore evident in the current raging debate about vaccinations. Vaccination is an extremely controversial topic these days. Whatever side of the aisle one may fall under, it is on the issue of the right to accept or refuse and the side effects of the vaccines. There are two schools of conflicting thoughts over the issue of vaccinations. One believes in the claims of the medical world about the efficacy and requirement of vaccines as means of preventing diseases. Generally, parents are asked to vaccinate their children before the age of two years to protect children against 14 infectious diseases such as - measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), polio, influenza (flu), rotavirus, and pneumococcal disease. Children are given vaccinations at a young age because this is when they are at highest risk of getting sick or dying if they get these diseases. Newborn babies are immune to some diseases because they have antibodies they get from their mothers, usually before they are born. However, this immunity lasts a few months. The vaccines contain weakened or killed versions of the germs that cause a disease. These elements of vaccines, and other molecules and micro-organisms that stimulate the immune system, are called “antigens.” Babies are exposed to thousands of germs and other antigens in the environment from the time they are born. When a baby is born, his or her immune system is ready to respond to the many antigens in the environment and the selected antigens in vaccines. Before a vaccine is ever approved and licensed, it goes through years of testing for safety and effectiveness. On the other side of the spectrum are those who disbelieve the efficacy of vaccinations. Of course, no vaccine or medicine is perfect. Skeptics also point to the case of Merck, the manufacturer of the MMR vaccine which was embroiled in two lawsuits for falsifying data on the effectiveness of the mumps vaccine. One of these lawsuits was brought by two of its own scientists. This is just another example of the lying and fraud perpetuated by the drug companies with regard to vaccination. What’s more, recent vaccine testing results published in January 2017 revealed that all MMR vaccines are contaminated with heavy metals not declared on the ingredients list or in the product leaflets. There are bound to be cases like that but it does not eradicate the facts that millions of children are safe today from various life threatening diseases due to prevention through vaccination. Since adulteration exists even in food items, it does not mean all food should be banned. There are some counterfeit currency but it does not mean all currency should be banned. The issue needs to be properly analyzed lest it leads to throwing the baby with the bathwater.

DailyDevotion The Divine Commandment of Life …be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. —Matthew 5:48 Our Lord’s exhortation to us in Matthew 5:38-48 is to be generous in our behavior toward everyone. Beware of living according to your natural affections in your spiritual life. Everyone has natural affections— some people we like and others we don’t like. Yet we must never let those likes and dislikes rule our Christian life. “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another” (1 John 1:7), even those toward whom we have no affection. The example our Lord gave us here is not that of a good person, or even of a good Christian, but of God Himself. “…be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” In other words, simply show to the other person what God has shown to you. And God will give you plenty of real life opportunities to prove whether or not you are “perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Being a disciple means deliberately identifying yourself with God’s interests in other people. Jesus says, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). The true expression of Christian character is not in good-doing, but in God-likeness. If the Spirit of God has transformed you within, you will exhibit divine characteristics in your life, not just good human characteristics. God’s life in us expresses itself as God’s life, not as human life trying to be godly. The secret of a Christian’s life is that the supernatural becomes natural in him as a result of the grace of God, and the experience of this becomes evident in the practical, everyday details of life, not in times of intimate fellowship with God. And when we come in contact with things that create confusion and a flurry of activity, we find to our own amazement that we have the power to stay wonderfully poised even in the center of it all.

Quotes

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Post-mortem

Living with Alzheimer’s, the memory thief

I

(World Alzheimer’s Day)

magine if you woke up one day and had no memory left? All the years you spent growing up, your family, friends, loved ones, the memories everyone grows to cherish...lost. That’s what Alzheimer’s does. It is a thief, that not just steals from you, but steals the very thing you need to remember what’s been stolen. It is said that the longer you live, the more likely you are to develop a chronic condition. Your risk of getting arthritis, Parkinson’s, or another non-infectious diseases that diminishes your quality of life increases with each year. But of all the disorders that plague us late in life, the one that stands out as a particularly big threat to society is Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative form of dementia that affects memory, behavior and thinking so severely, that the person afflicted may not even be able to recall any events from the past, including something that happened a few moments ago.

T

India has an increasing geriatric population, with a life expectancy of almost 70 years. Almost four million people in India suffer from some form of dementia, with approximately 1.6 million being affected by Alzheimer’s. This number is set to triple by 2050. What’s even more disheartening, is that there is no definitive treatment or cure to slow its progress, and it cannot be prevented. How does Alzheimer’s progress? Alzheimer’s typically progresses slowly in three general stages -- mild (early stage), moderate (middle stage), and severe (late stage). Since it affects people in different ways, each person will experience symptoms differently. Symptoms include occasional memory lapses, repeating sentences, losing the ability to speak, read or write, misplacing personal belongings, forgetting names of family members and eventually losing the ability to perform basic tasks and the ability to think and reason. On average, a person

with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years depending on other factors. Alzheimer’s often results in a person losing his or her personality. Patients with Alzheimer’s are restless, agitated or depressed, leading to complications such as falls, malnourishment or even infections. But every cloud has a silver lining, and the good news is that no matter how isolating Alzheimer’s can be, growing awareness about the condition has ensured that no one has to go through it alone. While there is currently no treatment to stop Alzheimer’s from progressing, there are medications to treat the symptoms of dementia. In the past three decades, research on dementia has provided a much deeper understanding of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain. Today, researchers are continuing to look for more effective treatments and a cure, as well as ways to prevent Alzheimer’s and

State and church today

improve brain health. In order to effectively care for a person living with dementia, we must accept the way things are, and then introduce change into our lives. This is the perfect opportunity for a caregiver to intervene to promote a safe environment and help ensure quality of life. Therefore, home care plays a critical role in dealing with Alzheimer’s. In-home care can include a wide range of services. From providing companionship, to personal care such as bathing, using the toilet, eating or exercising; to skilled care for wounds, injections, therapy and other medical needs. With all of the new tools and theories in development, we are at a turning point when it comes to research and development in Alzheimer’s. However, until the next breakthrough, we need to provide as much love and care for the ones who raised us. (IANS) GarimaTripathi, (garimat@care24.co.in)

I

The Real 4G Scam !

recently conducted an opinion poll in The Naga Blog (Facebook) to check as to which mobile carrier is worst in terms of Data speed, and a clear majority has the opinion that Airtel has the worst service in Nagaland followed by Jio. I had my to and fro moments with Airtel service in Twitter, since I wasn’t able to use my mobile data for over a week and I got the response that their Network has no issues. So I wanted to know, was I the only one who was dissatisfied with the mobile data service in Nagaland, hence the opinion poll was conducted and Airtel should be happy that they do have many customers but Man! They are dissatisfied. Feel bad for those Aircel customers who were asked to migrate to Airtel. Since it’s a paid service and we in Nagaland pay the same tariff as the rest of India, why isn’t any importance given for better services. If you see the poll it’s quite clear that companies like Airtel and Jio really need to do something since they have a bigger customer base. Plus we really need better signals everywhere. We shouldn’t be restricted to full signals only on specific areas since that defeats the purpose of carrying a “Mobile” phone. I guess it’s only in Nagaland that mobile networks have different signals strength based on locality or I should say even different rooms in one house. Since my second sim is Jio, I have also noticed that it works in tandem with our super reliable electricity, so here I’m a bit confused as to whom should I blame the power department (Stone age) or Jio. The consumers in Nagaland aren’t asking for a special treatment but we wish that we are given the same service quality like the rest of India. When we are paying prices for 4G services but our mobile signal shows “E” we feel we have been duped big time by all mobile carriers. Limasungba, Dimapur

Our Naga visionary politicians

N

early half a century has an eternity, adding to the long list interfere. The Hindu Personal passed since Nagaland of public woes. Law includes such Acts as the Most state owned infraattained her Statehood. Hindu Succession Act of 1956, structures lie in deplorable state, Since then, the State has seen a The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The Indian Succession Act, good number of political leaders without signs of maintenance or 1925, Guardianship and Adop- who ruled the State. Most of the repairs. The physical signs of all tion Act, 1956, which govern early batch of pioneer leaders, things generally associated with matters like Divorce, Mar- who were, sincere men, had great development show regressive riage, Adoption, Succession, dreams for the future development growth, instead of the expected Property, Minority, Rights of of Nagaland and employment progressive growth. Over the years, corruption the son, Pious obligation etc. of the Naga youth and the betseeped in and the gradual decay terment of the Naga society as The Indian Christian Marriage in State politics has a far reaching a whole. Act, 1872 is a law that govern adverse effect in the State. The As the years rolled by, the marriages of Indian Christians. NSF, who traditionally played developmental activities started The Indian Divorce Act of 1869 its part as the opposition to the by the Naga visionary politiprovides dissolution of marriage successive ruling governments on three exclusive ground: rape, cians such as Dr. S. C. Jamir, used to be a good watchdog, as Jasokhie, Dr. Hokishe, R. C. sodomy and bestiality. Whether required in a vibrant democratic ‘sodomy’ will be struck off after Chiten, Ngully, M. Kithan and process. Slowly, the autonomous Chingwang Konyak to name a the LGBTQ ruling, remains to body has aligned itself with few, brought many development be seen. the ruling parties allowing the in the State, such as paper mill, The point in all this is that incumbents in power to de as sugar mill, veneer mill, brown the Indian State recognizes varithey please. The successive and swiss breeding farm, Jalukie, to ous religions as being distinct newer breeds of politicians have name a few. They established entities. Yet it embraces all. many educational institutions, managed to muzzle the voice of But inclusiveness is the Consticonstructed beautiful buildings the aspiring youth. Policy makers, tutional mandate for the State for colleges and high schools. In with vested interests, have effecand not for the Church. The the initial days of Statehood, lots tively exploited the loopholes in Church in society cannot and of good quality roads for better the system to favour a few. This need not be inclusive. Jesus was communication were also built. has led to denial of jobs to the compassionate but not inclusive. But when those early batch of vet- deserving candidates and now, He never forced anyone to stay. eran politicians retired, younger government jobs have become He graciously permitted them generation of politicians took more coveted making the already to leave Him when they were over the helm of affairs leading to frustrated youth, more frustrated. offended at His teachings. And a steady collapse of development Instead of creating new job avno one can be a Church member in the State. When compared to enues, the closure of old factories, unless they first become His other neighbouring cities, we have have affected the employment disciple, and willing to submit many palatial buildings owned crisis. As per the latest statistics, to ‘all His teachings’. by the politicians but the very about three thousand plus uniThere have been histori- roads leading to those buildings versity graduates enter the job cal parallels to what is hap- and that we all have to use, are market annually. This creates an pening today. The launch of almost non-existent. As someone additional pressure to the already the modern era was fueled by put it, “a case of rich public and burgeoning number of those edurenaissance ideas leading on poor government?”. Perhaps, the cated job-seekers, in a scenario to the Enlightenment. Faith politicians’ sense of guilt stops where there are no new jobs, to was abandoned for reason, and them from condemning the road effectively absorb them. the period reached the zenith conditions publicly, even though, My say, as a concerned Naga of skepticism. The Bible was they too, have to use the same is, “When and who will check the sought to be modernized and roads, as the common man. rot now?” “Why can’t we have ‘archaic’ (to them) ideas such as The recent government regimes more of those selfless and honest miracles, the virgin birth and the changes have not been able to Naga leaders, as in the past, in toresurrection of Christ were rein- maintain a flyover, built decades day’s political arena? How can we, terpreted through the ‘demythol- ago, properly. The State’s only as one Naga people, encourage ogization’ approach or outright public stadium at Dimapur which our youth to join politics who may rejection. Liberal Christianity was constructed in the 70’s is not usher in all round development in that rejected the fundamentals fully completed, as per the origi- the State and steer the destiny of of the faith steamrolled, but for nal blueprint. Shocking, isn’t it? our beautiful State?” a time. It died a natural death in And in recent times, the Dhansiri Concerned Citizen, I. Meyi the mid 1900s. Most Christians bridge’s reconstruction is taking Ao, Naharbari, Dimapur returned to the fundamentals of the Bible. To them, cultural fads will come and go, but the Bible remains authentic, inerrant and infallible for all times and occasions. Pastors are not the ultimate authority over the Church. The Bible is, and backed by orthodox interpretation of the fundamental doctrines over the centuries, which no church Sir, cleric can unilaterally change at Nagaland has been through some rough times lately with the the whims of a few close friends monsoon floods which have caused many to suffer. In addition to the or family members. This is the rain and landslides, there is this constant nagging problem that Dimapur Church, and the State recog- particularly faces day in and day out. The power outage is at its best nized it and incorporated it into leaving the citizens to sweat out in this blistering heat and humidity. its Constitution. One hopes the The temperature has been terrible in the last couple of days and adding ping pong game is over, where to the discomfort is the black out from the power department. What the Church view is respected and happened to all the maintenance work and the setting up of the new not suppressed while the State transformer etc ? The year is going to end and the promise of better seeks to deliver its justice system power supply is becoming very dim. Please do something about the constant power outage and let the Dimapurians have some respite. to the minorities. Lanula Pongener, Dimapur Edelbert Kharsyntiew 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.

he recent ruling by the Apex Court on the LGBTQ issue has sparked off debate within the country and abroad. In Singapore, for instance, the two camps – repeal vs keep- are busily trading views on section 377 of the penal code. In Meghalaya with 74.59% Christians (2011 census) the Church stand has come under heavy criticism. The underlying idea of critics is that since the State has favoured the LGBTQ, the Church too must. The proposal stems from the view that the State and Church are at par and what one does, the other should. This concept has to be examined carefully for unless we are clear on this, there are serious repercussions for the future. In time, different nations have adopted different forms of government to progress and achieve their goals – kings(monarchy), dictators(totalitarian), religion(theocracy) and so on. Democracy came in late and it became the most popular form of government worldwide. The US has a 242 year old democracy and India only 70 years plus. The LGBTQ movement has triumphed in 13 States in the US, and the modus operandi here in India are the same, thus exposing the vulnerability of a democracy. Any group with the right posture and decibels can win in a democracy, whatever the stand they choose to take, and it is a frightening thought. The State and Church relation in the past has been like a ping pong game. Emperor Constantine of Rome took control over the first ever universal Church Council at Nicea in 325AD. In the medieval period, the Popes ruled, except for a short stint, the Babylonian Captivity (1309 to 1376) when they fled from Rome since the French Kings were too strong. One Pope’s power struggle with the German king was well chronicled, where the king was made to stand barefeet on the snow for 3 days infront of the Pope’s palace at Canossa, before he was admitted into his presence. The same pattern followed even after the Protestant Reformation. The Church became a State Church like in England, where the monarch is head. The change came when the protestant Puritans, Quakers, Moravians and others fled to the new land to escape persecution from the state church and founded the 13 colonies. With the colonies winning the American Revolution war, democracy was born. The First Amendment to the Constitution of the oldest democracy, the United States reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establish-

ment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...” The colonists’ rejection of a State Church or a departure from the European past is clear, but as to the extent of the ‘separation of church and state’ in all matters of social life, there is no absolute clarity till today. It was President Thomas Jefferson (January 1, 1802) who first stated about “a wall of separation between church and state”, as the original intent of the First Amendment. But the fact is that intent alone is not enough. Chaos abounds in States where gay rights are granted ranging from marriage terminologies to redefinition of a family, public bathroom usage, hostile rejection of existent gender distinction and random gender reassignment surgeries not based on comprehensive psychological testing. For instance, a melancholic boy who is shy by nature is mistakenly taken to be a girl and other such disorders which are mere psychological in nature. State authorities did not know where to draw the lines. Or, they did not want to. In upholding the LGBTQ rights, they violated the Church’s rights. Christians were fined or threatened jail time for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay wedding, or to host a gay marriage, or to perform samesex weddings. It turned into a reversal of justice. The Indian Constitution, on the other hand, is not as ambiguous on State/Religion relationship as the US is. The Indian State is a “sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic’ and it’s basic attitude towards religion is positive. The State of India is not atheistic, nor hostile to religion. It is secular, meaning, equidistant from all religions and it regulates religious activities based on Constitutional guidance. “Vision of Justice’’ in the words of the recently appointed Chief Justice of India, honorable Justice Ranjan Gogoi, is the noble goal of the Constitution. Article 25 states that ‘’…all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion’’- subject to public order, morality and health of course. Religious groups can establish institutions, acquire property and administer the same. They can have their own educational institutions to disseminate their own values, faith etc. There are specific laws for Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act was passed in 1937. The Act applies to aspects of Muslim social life such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and family relations. It clearly lays out that in matters of personal dispute the State shall not

Reader’s Post

Constant power outage

national/state

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Jaitley calls Rahul ‘Clown Prince’ says he is lying on Rafale, loan waivers

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress president Rahul Gandhi calling him “Clown Prince” and that he was “lying” about Modi government waiving Rs 2.5 lakh crore of loans of 15 industrialists. Taking to a Facebook blog to reply to Gandhi’s charges made during his political rallies, Jaitley said not a single rupee of any debtor has been waived by the BJP government. Loans to the country’s 12 defaulters were given out prior to 2014 and it was only the present government which was making recoveries, he said, adding that defaulters are losing their companies and assets as they are being auctioned to recover dues. “You lied on the Rafale deal, you lied on the NPAs. Your temperament to concoct facts raises a legitimate question do people whose natural preference is falsehood deserve to be a part of the public discourse,” he said. “The world’s largest democracy must seriously introspect whether public discourse should be allowed to be polluted by the falsehood of a ‘Clown Prince’.”

Arun Jaitley

Gandhi has repeatedly attacked the Narendra Modi government on the deal to purchase Rafale fighter jets from France, which he claims is being done at more than three times the price the previous UPA government had agreed upon. Also, he has accused the government of waiving Rs 2.5 lakh crore of loans defaulted by top industrialists. Countering his charges, Jaitley in the blog titled - Falsehood of a ‘Clown Prince’ - said the previous Congress-led UPA government “concealed” the loans despite default by rolling them over and NPAs or bad loans were hidden under the carpet. “The truth, Mr Rahul Gandhi, is that your Government allowed the banks to be looted. The loans were inadequately securitized. Your Govern-

ment was in complicity,” he wrote. Jaitley charged Gandhi of “concocting a lie” and repeating it as many times and went on to cite previous arguments he had made to counter the charges on Rafale deal. “In mature democracies, those who rely on falsehood are considered unfit for public life. Many have been banished from political activity because they were caught lying. But this rule obviously can’t apply to a dynastic organisation like Congress party,” he said. “If the ‘Rafale concoctions’ were the first big lie, the second one stated repeatedly is that Mr Modi waived off Rs 2.50 lakh crores of 15 industrialists. Every word of that sentence repeatedly uttered by Rahul Gandhi is false.” Listing out the top 12 defaulters that included likes of Bhushan Steel and Essar Steel, Jaitley said while UPA leaders are claiming that the nonperforming assets (NPAs) when they exited the government in 2014 was only Rs 2.5 lakh crore, “the truth is that actually NPAs were hidden under the carpet”. “In 2015, an asset

quality review (AQR) was conducted by the Reserve Bank of India and as a result of AQR and subsequent transparent recognition by banks it was found that the NPAs were actually Rs 8.96 lakh crores and the real amount was being hidden,” he said, adding that the UPA never took effective steps that could result in recovery or reduction of the NPAs. Post-2014-15, NPAs increased not because more monies were lent but because interest was mounting up on the overdue amounts, he said. “Some of the defaulters were given a second restructuring so that the defaults could continue to be hidden”. An account is a ‘performing account’ as long as the debt is being serviced by the principal/interest being paid. The moment a debtor is unable to service the debt, a default occurs and on expiry of 90 days an account is declared a non-performing asset. “During the UPA, most of these accounts were not declared as NPAs,” Jaitley said, listing Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) brought by his government as the “only effective move”.

7

Backward quota issue rocks NLA (From p-1) The minister, a first timer in assembly, could not offer further clarifications to intense queries from opposition members. At this, leader of opposition TR Zeliang remarked that the minister could not mislead people or the NLA as it would be breach of privilege and asked how Ozüküm could take a year to implement the policy. Opposition leader T.R. Zeliang who reacted to the stoic silence of the minister reminded him that he was answerable to the people and not only elected members. Coming to the rescue of the minister, leader of the house Neiphiu Rio reiterated the standing order that vacancies for lower grades in district headquarters would be filled up by indigenous inhabitants. He assured the house that his government would stand by the reservation policy and also assured members that lapses in R&B department would be looked into. Appointment of Lok Ayukta: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Thursday informed the Assembly that the search committee after a meeting held on August 30, 2018 decided to write to the Registrar of Gauhati High Court to suggest names and for further discussion with the Chief Justice of High Court,

Speaker and the Leader of Opposition as per the provision of the Act. Replying to a starred question, raised by opposition MLA, Yitachu on the follow-up actions taken after Nagaland Lokayukta Act was passed in the assembly in 2017, Rio said P&AR department had written to the Registrar general, Gauhati High Court on August 6, 2018 and also to the Advocate General, Nagaland, on August 30, 2018. In this regard, Rio said response from the registrar was still awaited. It may be recalled that the P&AR department had constituted the Search Committee for appointment of Lokayukta panel vide OM. dated July 11, 2018. Govt seeking views for citizenship bill: Leader of the house and chief minister Neiphiu Rio said the draft Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 as sent by Central government was discussed by the cabinet during its recent meeting and has sought the views of the Advocate General, Nagaland. Rio was responding to a starred question, raised by opposition MLA, Chotisuh Sazo on why the CAB 2016 was not tabled in the assembly. Sazo also asked Rio as to what prompted him (Rio) to make a statement in Delhi that the integration of Naga

inhabited areas was not possible and whether Rio had denounced the integration of all Naga inhabited areas. Rio said that the matter was already clarified. Rio said he had relayed to the media what was discussed in a meeting of State delegation with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Rio asserted that since it was not his view, the question of denouncing that integration of all Naga inhabited areas does not arise. Speaker rejects demand for discussion during zero-hr: Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Vikho-ü Yhoshü rejected the demand for discussion during Zero Hour from the opposition on the second day of the two-day Assembly session that concluded here on Thursday. He explained that only ten minutes was available since the house began ten minutes late. Opposition legislator EE Pangteang had sought an assurance from the home minister on completion of construction of the police station building in Anjangyang and in his supplementary question demanding to know when it would be made functional. As deputy chief minister Y Patton, in charge of home department, stood to respond, the speaker adjourned the House for a short break which prompted

opposition TR Zeliang to demand Zero Hour discussion. To this, Yhoshü asked him submit a “separate notice”. Zeliang replied that Zero Hour was vital and could be taken up based on any emergency in public interest. He asked the speaker to read out the rules about separate notice for Zero Hour discussion. Yhoshü admitted that there was were no rules as such, but added that Zero Hour discussion for more than half-an-hour required notice and that it should be during subsequent discussion. When the opposition members wanted to continue with the discussion after Speaker extended the session by 10 minutes, leader of the House and chief minister Neiphiu Rio commented that 10 minutes was over. However, the speaker, said there were still two minutes left and asked the opposition to avail. Meanwhile, on the starred question by Pangteang on establishment of police station at Anjangyang and other details, Patton replied that the police station was established on July 15, 2013 and its sanctioned manpower was 47. Stating that currently the police station was non-functional as construction work was not complete, Patton added that it was expected to be completed by end of this year.

Rise in fuel prices prompts many to State spends `5 lakh per month for unoccupied... cycle to work, take trains in Chennai (From p-1)

The construction involves a four-storey building that includes an auditorium, a two-storey staffquarters, and a ground structure that would be a utility building. It has a Floor Space Index of 1. NL House Kolkata: On starred question asked by leader of the opposition T.R Zeliang regarding the First Agreement entered

Mrs Bano Angami had also sent a request letter for negotiation and settlement of the matter outside the court, for which Nagaland government agreed to such negotiation/settlement. As per DIPR report, the monthly rents received by Nagaland government from CEEPL, NEHH and

Near Mount Mary College Ward - 5, Chumukedima Town

ZION HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE  NEUROLOGIST :

(Class 10 & 12 Arts) @ `. 1500/- pm

DIMAPUR : NAGALAND VISITING CONSULTANTS

Dr. AMIT RANJAN BARUAH MBBS MD DNB (Neurology) Consultant Neurologist from GNRC Hospitals, Guwahati will be available for consultation on 23rd September 2018 (Sunday, 3:00 pm onwards) & 24th September 2018 (Monday, 9:00 am onwards).  CARDIAC SURGEON : Dr. JAYANTA KUMAR DAS MBBS MS MCh Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgeon (CTVS) from GNRC Hospitals, Guwahati will be available for consultation on 23rd September 2018 (Sunday, 3:00 pm onwards) & 24th September 2018 (Monday, 9:00 am onwards). For more information, please contact :  03862-231864, 227337, 224117 DP-6882

Result 2018 App. Pass Class 10 27 20 Class 12 22 14 (Experienced faculty from reputed institutions) Contact No. 8415081815 / 7005083725

CLASSIC BLOSSOMS BAKING & CAKE ART Conducts Home Baking from September 24-28, 2018. And Weekend Dessert Workshop on September 29, 2018.

DP-7061

DP-6992

DP-6961

K-2749

Hind Xerox at Nagaland House Kolkata, the details were given as-- a) CEEPLRs. 5 lakhs upto December 2017 and Rs. 7 lakhs w.e.f January 2018; Bano Angami (NEHH)– no rent is accepted by the government after termination of her occupancy w.e.f May 2001 and Hind Xerox– Rs.100.

COACHING IN CHUMUKEDIMA Reliance Coaching Institute

DP-6699

remained parked to protest the price rise. Fishermen are demanding subsidised diesel to run their boats. Udhaya Kumar says, “We are unable to operate our boats. It’s a scary situation.” T Thennarasu, who heads the fishermen’s association in Chennai, says “If we get subsidized fuel, then perhaps we can revive fishing.” The central government blames it on rising crude oil price and declining rupee value against the dollar. And the centre isn’t willing to bring fuel under the GST. Even the Tamil Nadu government has ruled out any tax cut.

DP-7041

has also given his car a break. He stays in Anna Nagar and takes the Metro to cover nearby areas. He doesn’t mind the extra walk from the station to his destination. He says, “First of all the fuel is expensive, then traffic jams slow you down and also affect the mileage. It adds to my expenses. The government should consider strengthening the public transport system and must take steps to reduce tax on fuel.” Fishermen say the diesel price hike has hit their livelihood. Many like Udhaya Kumar are not going to the sea. In Rameswaram, 800 mechanised boats have

Government of Nagaland and CEEPL, Rio said that they had already filed a counter affidavit. Rio also said that the case between the Government of Nagaland and the Northeast Handloom and Handicraft (NEHH), Mrs. Bano Angami, with regard to occupation by NEEH at Nagaland House, Kolkata was pending before the court. However, he said that

K-2648

C HE N N A I , S e p 2 0 (Agencies): If you thought that the fuel price hike affected only the poor, you are mistaken. A lot of people in Chennai have ditched their cars and switched to bicycles as a healthy and efficient mode of transport. A lot of them are also taking trains and the city’s brand new Metro rail to work, NDTV reported. N Nagarajan, a software professional, is regularly seen cycling along Chennai’s IT Corridor. He owns an SUV, but over the last few months has stopped driving to work. Instead he pedals 20 km every day. With petrol at over Rs. 85 a litre, he says the rising fuel bill is affecting savings for his little daughter. He says, “Consistent savings make a big difference. If I fill around 800 litres of petrol in a year and if there is Rs. 10 increase in fuel prices during that period, it’s a good idea to keep the car at home and save that amount for my daughter’s future.” In another part of the city, Dr Praise Ambrose, a dentist,

between the Nagaland government and Civil Engineers Enterprise Pvt Ltd (CEEPL) and subsequent renewal of agreement till date with regard to Nightingale Building at Shakespeare Sarani Road, Kolkata, chief minister Neiphiu Rio replied that it was executed in 6.08.1982 and the revised agreement was executed on 24.12.1997. On the status of the court case between the

DP-7058

For more details, contact: Bakes & Cakes, Duncan, Dimapur (9436831300 / 03862-248774)

MISSING

DOG LOST : REWARD

DIMAPUR, Sep 20 (NPN): Datsun Redi-Go SV 1.0, a more powerful variant of the hatchback Redi-go, was launched Thursday at Nili Nissan showroom, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur. The bigger 1.0-litre engine produces 68PS of power at 5,500rpm

Crossword

Su doku

KAKURO

and 91Nm of torque at 4,250rpm. The fuel economy is 22.5kmpl. The spunky hatchback was unveiled by deputy manager of SBI, Mary Dzuvichü in the presence of Nissan area manager, sales manager, general manager, managing director, and employees.

DP-7062

Staff Reporter

NAME : LOAFY (MALE) COLOUR : WHITE BREED : CROSS BREED (FRIENDLY) MISSING SINCE 18/09/2018 FROM KEVIJAU VILLAGE SIGNAL BASTI, DIMAPUR FINDERS WILL BE REWARDED Rs.5000

7005678290/8575758580

No. 8998 Yesterday’s solution No. 8997

No. 3617 Yesterday’s solution No. 3616

No. 2643 Yesterday’s solution No. 2642

A ONE DRIVING INSTITUTE 4 Mile Diphupar For More Information Contact : 8416008414 8415983322 DP-6934

Across 7 Sherry is no good to old animal (11) 8 Rotter put in river for ten years (6) 9 Three different articles for woman (6) 10 Parson gets woven garments (6) 12 Countless milkmaids initially backing their workplace (6) 13 Girl from Ipanema retreating (3) 14 Flowers once used to punish offenders (6) 16 Settle comfortably in the finest leather (6) 18 Sound level for book (6) 20 Sharp bar put off (6) 22 Drink situation that may be taken for granted (11) Down 1 Where one may eat food providing calcium and iron (4) 2 Container raised in low principality (6) 3 Initially short hair with highlights (8) 4 High jumper in fine meadow (4) 5 Dense leader, later on, is more stupid (6) 6 Part of the rigging one can buy, by the sound of it (8) 11 Sprat too fussy for braised meat? (3,5) 12 Orange for high-ranking official (8) 15 Key attributes of camels and asses (6) 17 Sally rejoins Tories (6) 19 Greek god resentful when set up (4) 21 Long for a tree (4)

Contact : 7630003660 9597359840

LAND FOR SALE

Alto 800 LXI (2013)

At Naga United Village Rs. 130 per sq. ft. Price: Negotiable Contact: 8119895100

Price: 2.40 Lakhs (Nego) Contact No: 8794946280 8974655691 DP-7057

FOR SALE BOLERO SLX

Yrs 2012 AS-01 reg. with NOC Price - 3.90 Lakhs Negotiable Contact - 9612887089 DP-7055

FOR SALE BOLERO ZLX

Model : 2013, Colour : White NL : 01 Regd. Price : 4.85 One hand use only Contact : 8132834654

FOR SALE

8. Gypsy E-II 9. Eco Sport

-

2013 2016 2011 2010 2008, 2004 2004, 2013 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011

2 Bighas of Land (36,580 sq. ft) At Kekhrürüzha Colony, 7th Mile Contact: 9774676787

Near Main Road. Any size available Negotiable Contact No : 9862586625 9436053227 DP-7045

LOST NOTICE

LOST NOTICE

I, Chandra Rana am applying for duplicate copy of Provisional Pass Certificate of B.Sc (Zoology Hons) as I have lost it. Name : Chandra Rana F/Name : Lt. Dilbahadur Rana Reg No : 13350301 Year : 2013 DP-7044(B)

GRAB THE OFFER AND GET RID OF THE SUMMER HOT SEASON

Buy Inverter 925 VA and Tubular Battery 150 AH with 48* Months Warranty At lowest Price In Nagaland At just Rs. 15,700 Which Market Price is Rs. 21,290 Nagaland Genius Electronics Mero Complex, Near Vision Optical Plaza Police Point, N.L. Road Dimapur DP-7040 # 7005817409

Area Price 50 x 50 = 4.5 lakhs 50 x 100 = 9 lakhs * Approach road and concrete Drainage free

Contact : 7005623422/9436622166

Contact : 9436622166 7005204949

LOST NOTICE

I, Chimentenla am applying for duplicate copy of Provisional Pass Certificate of B.Sc (Zoology Hons) as I have lost it. Name : Chimentenla F/Name : Temjennungsang Reg No : 13350302 Year : 2013 DP-7044(A)

Second Branch Only for CHILDREN @ Vikiye Center, Shop No. 4, Ground Floor, Tajen Ao Road, Opp. Notun Bosti Jn. Dimapur : Nagaland

5 mins walkable distance from Faith Petrol Pump, NH-29 No Broker Only genuine buyer may. Contact at : 8974612914

Lost wallet at P R Hill Kohima with one Pan Card, Aadhar Card, Driving Licence, Vehicle Smart Card No: WB- 02-9309, Govt ID Card of Thungdemo Kinghen on 19-09-2018. Contact : 8974155055 K-2745

LOST NOTICE

NEW STORE OPEN! CHOICE FASHION WEAR

LAND FOR SALE

at NEW SHOWUBA

I, Y. Lanu Ao am applying for duplicate copy of pension book as i have lost it. P.P.O. No.: PEN/COM-20765/ NL/S/20664. Dt. 27/09/2007. Finders may kindly contact: 9436071280. K-2744

FOR A REPUTED GIRLS HOSTEL, EAST DIMAPUR Contact No : 9089797492

LAND FOR SALE

Location : Ekranipathar Area : 100 x 55 Price : 7.35 Lakhs * Free Approach Road & Drainage

URGENT LAND FOR SALE

Contact : AYL ENTERPRISE

REQUIRED

• FEMALE WARDEN • HELPERS/COOKS

FOR SALE LAND FOR SALE LAND Location : Near Notun Bosti

DP-7026

- 2013, 2018

FELLOWSHIP COLONY 9774993314, 8731887639

INDEPENDENT BUNGALOW

DP-7025

FOR SALE

1. XUV W8 2. Bolero SLE 3. Wagon R LXI 4. A-Star LXI 5. Alto LXI 6. Maruti Van 7. Maruti Car

REQUIRED with gated compound For a Central Govt. Office Preferred Area : 3rd Mile to 5th Mile (Diphupar, Sovima, Ara Mile, Model Village, Chekiya etc.)

ADMISSION GOING ON th

Name : Santosh Thapa F/Name : Prem Thapa Sex : Male Age : 14 years Complexion : Dark Address : Nuchu Village, Kiphire Contact : 9856051546 9862248438 DP-7039

JOB OPPORTUNITY IN KPO Shields B2B is looking for candidates for its Surat, Gujarat Branch. Job description: *Lead Generation *Cold Calling *Market Research *Contact Discovery. Pointers: *Night Shift *Voice Process. Facilities: *Accommodation *Food *Transportation **HANDSOME SALARY+INCENTIVES. Contact: +91 7096 44 44 77 / +91 8128 84 69 37. Send Resume on shieldsb2b@gmail. com. DP-7052

political and democratic rights.” Taking part in the discussion before adoption of the resolution, leader of opposition TR Zeliang said the Naga political issue had dominated political discourse of the Nagas as well as political agendas and manifestoes of various political parties in Nagaland in the last seven decades. He said the ceasefire and peace talks between GoI and NSCN (IM) had also been going on for the last 20 years, even as legislators, churches and various NGOs had also been trying their best to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the protracted issue. While endorsing the resolution, Zeliang also appealed to all elected members to remain united to resolve the Naga political issue as soon as possible, saying this alone could bring permanent peace in “our land”. House adjourned sine die: After adopting a resolution on the Naga political issue, the 2nd session of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly held on September 18 and 20 was adjourned sine die by the Speaker.

DP-7048

(From p-1) PRO said police personnel manning Khuzama interstate check gate intercepted a Mahindra Bolero (MN-05A-8405). On searching the vehicle, the police recovered contraband neatly wrapped in five packets of 1kg each and concealed inside the vehicle. Accordingly, four accused persons were arrested identified as Letkholal Guite, son of Hemlun Guite, L. Thomjang village, Senapati, Manipur; G. Seikhohao, son of Hemlun, Vengnuam New Lamka V Munhoih village, Churachandpur, Manipur; Neijahat, daughter of Janghem, Tollen village, Churachandpur, Manipur and Lhaineikim Haokip, daughter of Yaima Singh, Tuiboung village, Churachandpur, Manipur.

his confidence that under Modi’s leadership the negotiations would reach a logical conclusion. He asserted that the PDA government too had placed the issue on top of its agenda. Rio said both Political Affairs Committee and elected members of the PDA held a consultative meeting with all Naga tribal hohos on May 11 this year at the State Banquet Hall, Kohima and expressed his optimism that this would strengthen the collective voice of Nagas. He said, despite political differences, “it is our bounden duty as representatives of the people to come together and facilitate an early solution to realise the mass aspirations of Nagas to live as one people in cohesion and harmony with each other.” The chief minister appealed to each and every Naga, irrespective of their political affiliations, tribes or any other association, to join hands with one another and with JLF so that together “we can forge ahead into the future with our heads held high without any compromise on our unique history, culture, traditions,

DP-6996

Kohima police seize opium...

NEW DELHI, Sep 20 (PTI): Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu Thursday ordered a safety audit of all scheduled airlines and airports, amid recent incidents related to safety of passengers. The development also comes on a day when several passengers on a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Jaipur suffered nose and ear bleeding after the crew “forgot” to turn on a switch that controls cabin air pressure. Prabhu has directed officials concerned to prepare a comprehensive safety audit plan, which involves assessment of safety parameters of all scheduled airlines, aerodromes, flying training schools and MROs immediately, an official statement said.

Mary Dzuvichü (2nd from left) with others after unveiling the Datsun Redi-Go SV 1.0.

would be celebrated in their honour, he added. Rio also highlighted the 9-Point Naga-Akbar Hydari Agreement of 1947 that recognised the right of Nagas to develop themselves according to their freely expressed wishes and demand for integration of contiguous Naga-inhabited areas, which had been a bone of contention to which GoI could not give any commitment even when the 16-Point Agreement was signed in 1960. In response to the undying desire of Nagas to be integrated, Rio said NLA had passed five resolutions till date on integration of all contiguous Naga-inhabited areas. He said, after decades of armed struggle, various Naga political groups had entered into ceasefire agreements with New Delhi and were engaged in formal peace talks and informal consultations. The chief minister appreciated successive JLFs on Naga political issue for their tireless efforts in trying to reach an early resolution of the Naga political problem and thanked Modi and NDA government at the Centre for giving priority to the Issue. He expressed

DP-6511(B)

Prabhu orders safety Nili Nisan launches Datsun Redi-Go SV 1.0 audit of airlines, airports

honourable, acceptable and inclusive settlement. Earlier, initiating the discussion on the protracted unresolved Naga political issue, Rio remarked that Naga political struggle had been marred by violence and bloodshed and many precious lives had been lost in the process. He maintained that the indomitable spirit of Nagas to remain free from any outside occupation gave rise to their fight for sovereignty and a mass aspiration to live together as one family. He recalled that Nagas had lived as independent republics in their own villages since time immemorial. The chief minister reminded the House that Naga Club was formed in 1918 and it submitted a memorandum to Simon Commission on January 10, 1929 asserting the rights of Nagas and their desire for self-determination. He said this year was the centenary year of Naga Club and congratulated its founders for placing on record the aspirations of Nagas in black and white for the first time and speaking for “our rights”. It was because of their farsighted vision that this year

DP-6603

at Unity Village 5th Mile, Dimapur

DP-6987

the senior citizens’ scheme is paid quarterly. However, interest on savings deposits has been retained at 4 per cent, annually. The girl child savings scheme Sukanya Samriddhi account will earn higher interest rate of 8.5 per cent rate, 0.4 per cent more then the current rate. The interest rate on deposits under this scheme introduced by the NDA government attracted 9.2 per cent interest in April 2015. The notification further showed that term deposits of one-three years will fetch 0.3 per cent higher interest rate. While announcing the quarterly setting of interest rates in 2016, the finance ministry had said that rates of small savings schemes would be linked to government bond yields. The move is expected to see banks lowering their deposit rates in line with the small savings rate offered by the government.

(From p-1) The House also unanimously appealed to Naga political groups that had walked away from the peace process to return for reaching any early settlement. The NLA expressed its gratitude to all parties in the peace process, especially Government of India (GoI) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inking the Framework Agreement on August 3, 2015 and also for signing an agreement with Naga national political groups on November 17, 2017. The Assembly resolution reiterated its earlier resolutions of December 12, 1964; August 28, 1970; September 16, 1994; December 18, 2003; and July 27, 2015 “on the integration of the contiguous Naga Inhabited Areas for integration and also affording all Nagas to live under one administrative umbrella.” The House urged GoI to appreciate the fact that the Naga political issue was 70 years old and that negotiations were continuing for around 21 years now. It, therefore, urged New Delhi to make all out effort to expeditiously bring about an

DP-6937

Scheme from 8.3 per cent to 8.7 per cent”. The interest rate on almost all small saving schemes have been declining since April 1, 2012. As per the Finance Ministry notification, the interest rate on popular Public Provident Fund (PPF) has been increased to 8 per cent for the third quarter from 7.6 per cent. The interest rate on PPF deposits was as high as 8.8 per cent on April 1, 2012. Since then it declined gradually. PPF deposits are exempt from income tax. Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will now yield interest rate of 7.7 per cent as against 7.3 per cent earlier. Now, with hike of 0.4 per cent hike in interest rate, deposits in the form of KVP will mature in 112 months compared to 118 earlier. Interest rate for the fiveyear term deposit, recurring deposit Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been raised to 7.8, 7.3 and 8.7 per cent, respectively. The interest on

NLA reaffirms stand for unity and solution

K-2742

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): After a gap of several years, the government has raised interest on small savings, including NSC and PPF, by up to 0.4 per cent for the October-December quarter, in line with rising deposit rates in the banks. The decision is aimed at encouraging small savings and promote welfare of senior citizens and girl child. The rates are revised quarterly. The move, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in a tweet is aimed at supporting small savers as the interest rates for small savings scheme have been increased by 0.3-0.4 per cent for the third quarter of this year In another tweet he said, it will “promote welfare of the girl child and improve financial security of the elderly. The government, from 1st October, has increased returns on Sukanya Samridhi Yojana from 8.1 per cent to 8.5 per cent, and on Senior Citizens Savings

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

DP-7036

Interest rate on small savings, PPF hiked

business/state

DP-7038

8

LAND FOR SALE 2 BIGHAS at

BHAMUNPUKHURI (A) Contact : 8014331262 8731827063

DP-7046

international

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

9

US ready to negotiate Abe wins party vote; set to be Japan’s longest-serving PM with N Korea: Pompeo

Washington, Sep 20 (PTI): Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday said America is ready to restart negotiations with Pyongyang, with the aim of denuclearising North Korea by 2021. His comments came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to make a historic first visit to South Korea soon and close a major missile testing site in the presence of international inspectors in a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang on Wednesday. Pompeo, in a statement, welcomed Moon and Kim’s reaffirmation of the Singapore joint statement of complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, including the permanent dismantlement of all facilities at Yongbyon in the presence of the US and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors. “This will mark the beginning of negotiations to transform the US-DPRK

Mike Pompeo relations through the process of rapid denuclearisation of North Korea, to be completed by January 2021, as committed by Chairman Kim, and to construct a lasting and stable peace regime on the Korean Peninsula,” he said. The January 2021 date is the most specific timeline an official on either side has put forward publicly so far. “We also welcome Chairman Kim’s decision to complete the previously announced dismantlement of Tongchang-ri site in the presence of US and international inspectors as a

step toward the final fully verified denuclearisation of North Korea, as agreed by Chairman Kim at the Singapore summit with President Trump,” Pompeo added. On the basis of these important commitments, he said, the US was prepared to engage immediately in negotiations to transform its relations with North Korea. During the Singapore summit, Trump and Kim agreed in broad terms to work towards denuclearisation. Since then, however, there has been little progress, with no clear process nor timeline laid out, while an abruptly cancelled trip to Pyongyang by Pompeo in August led to speculation relations had soured somewhat. Pompeo said he has invited South Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho to a meeting in New York City next week, where they both are already scheduled to be in attendance at the UN General Assembly.

Tokyo, Sep 20 (AFP): Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won comfortable re-election as leader of his ruling party Thursday, setting him on course to become Japan’s longest-serving premier and realise his dream of reforming the constitution. The 63-year-old conservative secured 553 votes against 254 won by former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, a hawkish self-confessed “military geek”, in a two-horse race for leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. The win effectively hands Abe three more years as PM, giving him the chance of breaking the record for the nation’s longest serving premiership held by Taro Katsura, a revered politician who served three times between 1901 and 1913. Public support for Abe - a political thoroughbred whose grandfather and father both held power - has recovered after he managed to survive a series of cronyism and cover-up scandals. Now reconfirmed in power, Abe will head to New York this weekend to attend the UN General Assembly and hold a summit

Shinzo Abe shouts traditional ‘Banzai (long life)’ cheers with other LDP lawmakers shortly after his name was called as the winner of the ruling party presidential elections.

with US President Donald Trump. Abe and Trump, who enjoy each other’s company on the golf course and are close diplomatic allies, are expected to analyse the latest inter-Korean summit. But they will also have to confront a growing trade dispute as Trump sees Tokyo among “unfair” trade partners. While Japanese voters put the economy and social security as their top pri-

orities, Abe aims to use the election to push his dream of reforming the country’s post-World War II pacifist constitution. Nationalist Abe has frequently voiced his wish to rewrite the charter, imposed by the victorious US occupiers, which forces the country to “forever renounce war” and dictates that armed forces will “never be maintained”. Abe insists any changes would merely remove the

country’s well-equipped Self-Defense Forces from the constitutional paradox whereby they should not technically exist. “It’s time to stipulate both the Self-Defense Forces and the protection of Japan’s peace and independence in the constitution,” Abe said in his last stump speech in Tokyo. But any changes to the text would be hugely sensitive in pacifist Japan and almost certainly greeted

with fury in China and the Koreas, 20th-century victims of Japanese military aggression. Even if Abe manages to force a revision through parliament, he would face a referendum, raising the prospect of a Brexit-style political meltdown if the people vote against him, said Yu Uchiyama, political scientist from the University of Tokyo. In addition, surveys show that tinkering with the legal text is far from top of most Japanese voters’ to-do list, as the country faces an ageing and declining population and a still-sluggish economy. Acknowledging concerns over the economic outlook, Abe said he plans to introduce “bold” stimulus measures to ease the expected impact of a tax hike scheduled for October next year. Japan’s economy has been expanding for the past few years at a slow pace thanks to the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy and huge government spending, which have led to a weak yen -- a key positive element for Japanese exporters.

Imran Khan seeks to re-start bilateral talks with India Malaysian ex-PM hit with 25 new charges

Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, before the informal meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers at the sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York,” Khan wrote. Pakistan and India have an “undeniably challenging

18 killed in Philippines landslide

relationship”, he said, while responding to Modi’s letter to him on August 18. In the letter to Khan, Modi conveyed India’s commitment to pursue “meaningful” and “constructive” engagement with Pakistan and emphasising the need to work for a terror-free South Asia.

The two ministers (Qureshi and Swaraj) could explore the way forward, Khan said, adding that the SAARC Summit in Islamabad “will offer an opportunity for you to visit Pakistan and for us to re-start the stalled dialogue process”. Ties between India and Pakistan nose-dived following a spate of terror attacks on Indian military bases by Pakistan based terror groups since January 2016. Following the strikes, India announced it will not engage in talks with Pakistan, saying terror and talks cannot go hand-in-hand. Amid heightened tension with Pakistan over Uri terror attack in which 18 soldiers were killed, India had pulled out of the SAARC Summit to be held in Islamabad in November, 2016.

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 20 (Agencies): Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been hit with 25 new corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal. The new charges include four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering over hundreds of millions of dollars of funds received in his personal bank account. Najib was detained by Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency on Wednesday, for allegedly transferring $681m into his personal bank account, as part of investigations into the 1MDB state investment fund. The former leader was questioned by police and then appeared in court in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday. Najib pleaded

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE SENIOR TREASURY OFFICER DIMAPUR: NAGALAND

SCHEDULE FOR YEARLY PHYSICAL VERIFICATION FOR PENSIONERS UNDER DIMAPUR TREASURY.

Naga, Sep 20 (AP): A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a central Philippine mountain Thursday, killing at least 18 people and sending rescuers scrambling to find survivors after some sent text messages pleading for help. The slide surged down on about 30 houses in two rural villages after daybreak in Naga city in Cebu province, city police chief Roderick Gonzales said by telephone as he helped supervise the search and rescue. Seven injured villagers were rescued from the huge mound of earth and debris. Some victims managed to send messages after the landslide hit, Gonzales said, adding that elderly women and a child were among the dead. Naga city Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong said at least 64 people remained missing. “We’re really hoping we can still recover them alive,” she said. The landslide hit while several northern Philippine provinces are still dealing with deaths and widespread damage wrought by Typhoon Mangkhut, which pummeled the agricultural

region Saturday and left at least 88 people dead and more than 60 missing. A massive search is still underway for dozens of people feared dead after landslides in the goldmining town of Itogon in the north. Cebu province was not directly hit by Mangkhut but the massive typhoon intensified monsoon rains across a large part of the archipelago, including the central region where Naga city lies about 570 kilometres (355 miles) southeast of Manila. Rescuers were treading carefully in small groups on the unstable ground to avoid further casualties. “We’re running out of time. The ground in the area is still vibrating. We’re striking a balance between intensifying our rescue efforts and ensuring the safety of our rescuers,” Naga city Councilor Carmelino Cruz said by phone. It’s not clear what set off the landslide, but some residents blamed limestone quarries, which they suspect may have caused cracks in the mountainside facing their villages. Villarba said a light rain stopped when the landslide hit and there was no rain on Wednesday.

Through this press release all the pensioners drawing monthly salary under Senior Treasury Office Dimapur is hereby notified that, as per the Treasury Rule, physical verification for the year 2018 will start w.e.f.15-10-2018. Onward to avoid normal departmental transaction business and to meet the convenience of every pensioners, a schedule date for verification is prepared according to the pensioners serial number. Therefore, in this regards all the pensioners are informed to bring personal copy of P.P.O. Book & attend verification on the appointed date without fail. Further pensioners are reminded that, there will be no further verification for the year 2018. Failure to attend physical verification the pension case shall be considered as closed and submit to A.G Nagaland right after completion of verification. LIFE PENSION FAMILY PENSION SL. DATE NO File Numbers File Numbers 1 01 to 300 01 to 150 15/10/2018 2 301 to 600 151 to 300 16/10/2018 3 601 to 900 301 to 450 17/10/2018 4 901 to 1200 451 to 600 20/10/2018 5 1201 to 1500 601 to 750 22/10/2018 6 1501 to 1800 751 to 900 23/10/2018 7 1801 to 2100 901 to 1050 24/10/2018 8 2101 to 2400 1051 to 1200 25/10/2018 9 2401 to 2700 1201 to 1350 26/10/2018 10 2701 to 3000 1351 to 1500 29/10/2018 11 3001 to 3300 1501 to 1650 30/10/2018 12 3301 to 3600 1651 to 1800 31/10/2018 13 3601 to 3900 1801 to 1950 12/11/2018 14 3901 to 4200 1951 to 2100 13/11/2018 15 4201 to 4500 2101 to 2250 14/11/2018 16 4501 to 4800 2251 to 2350 15/11/2018 17 4801 to 5100 2351 to 2450 16/11/2018 18 5101 to 5200 2451 to 2550 17/11/2018 19 5201 to 5400 2551 to 2650 19/11/2018 20 5401 to 5600 2651 to 2750 20/11/2018 21 5601 to 5800 2751 to 2850 22/11/2018 22 5801 to 6000 2851 to 2950 26/11/2018 23 6001 to 6200 2951 to 3050 27/11/2018 24 6201 to 6400 3051 to 3150 28/11/2018 25 6401 to 6600 3151 to 3200 29/11/2018 26 6601 to 6800 3201 to 3380 30/11/2018 (KEHEKAHO AYE) Sr. Treasury Officer Dimapur : Nagaland. DC-1613

money laundering, criminal breach of trust and abusing his position over claims he pocketed some $10m from SRC International, a subsidiary of 1MDB. Officially called the 1Malaysia Development Berhad, the 1MDB state fund is the subject of a sweeping international investigation by at least six countries, including the United States, Singapore and Switzerland, over alleged money laundering and corruption by high-level officials.

FELICITATION

With immense pride and honour, the Yesholutomi Dimapur Area Union would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Heito H. Achumi (NPS) for being promoted to the rank of Dy. Comdt. 8th NAP BN. The Union wishes more success in his life and future endeavour. Khetolu Katty President Yesholutomi Dimapur Area Union

Er. Khekato N. Chishi General Secretary Yesholutomi Dimapur Area Union

APPRECIATION

PRESS RELEASE

Rescuers search for landslide survivors in Naga City, on the popular tourist island of Cebu on September 20.

not guilty to all charges after they were read out in court. The money laundering charges include nine counts of receiving illegal proceeds, five counts of using illegal funds and seven counts of transferring the proceeds to other entities, Deputy National Police Chief Noor Rashid Ibrahim said on Thursday ahead of the court hearing. The latest charges bring the total number against Najib to 32. He has previously been charged with

DP-7056

Imran Khan

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said on Twitter: “PM (Imran Khan) has responded to PM Modi, in a positive spirit, reciprocating his sentiments. Let’s talk and resolve all issues. We await formal response from India”. In the letter to Modi, Khan wrote: “We, however, owe it to our peoples, especially the future generations, to peacefully resolve all outstanding issues, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, to bridge differences and achieve a mutually beneficial outcome”. The Pakistan Tehreeke-Insaf (PTI) chief thanked Prime Minister Modi for his “warm greetings” and best wishes on his assumption of charge as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Issued by DIPR

The Indian Evangelical Mission (IEM) Nagaland Church Ministry team express our deepest and sincere appreciation to United Baptist Church (DHEP) Doyang for hosting the 4th Nagaland State Convention from 14th - 16th September 2018 under the theme :- "Serve one another with love" John 13:33-35. May the Almighty God bless all the Church members of UBC Doyang in return for what you have done for God's kingdom. We would also like to acknowledge, with much appreciation, to all the supporters, contributors, well-wishers, prayer partners and all the programme participants for joining with us in making the State Convention a success. Once again God bless you all. DP-7051

OFFICE OF THE

NATIONALIST DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY 6TH TENING A/C

"Facta Non Verba"

Regd. No. 56/222/2017-17/PPS-I

APPRECIATION

With immense pride and honour we the 6th Tening A/C NDPP extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Honourable Chief Minister Shri. Neiphiu Rio and Honourable Advisor, Water Resources Department Shri. Namri Nchang in approving for the upgradation of road from Tening to Peren New HQ and Athibung to Bongkolong Road which falls under 6th Tening A/C, Nagaland. This is the only road that serves as lifeline to our people which runs like a stream during rainy season but all the previous Govt. turned blind towards this road and our people have suffered for 3 decades. The approval of this road had in reality enlightened our people and hope many more development to be done to our constituency in the near future too. Through this appreciation we appeal to the citizens of 6th Tening A/C to continue your valuable support to the PDA Govt. and our Honourable Advisor, Water Resources Department Shri. Namri Nchang in whom we see a visionary leader who will lead us to a higher level from where we are now. We pray to God for their long life and to bless them with success in their future endeavours. (AKU NHA) (RAMZANKAM) President Secretary General 6th TENING A/C NDPP 6TH TENING A/C NDPP

DP-7034

Islamabad, Sep 20 (PTI): Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, the Foreign Office said here Thursday, seeking to re-start the bilateral talks on key issues “challenging the relationship” including on terrorism and Kashmir. In the letter dated September 14, the cricketerturned-politician, who became the prime minister last month, proposed a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York this month. “Building on the mutual desire for peace between our two countries, I wish to propose a meeting between Foreign Minister

Infotainment

10

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Perfect isn’t real, embrace Kiss band announce final tour Tiger Shroff set for Hollywood debut? T imperfections: Neha Sharma W

seen as ‘full of themselves’ or ‘big headed’ or ‘selfabsorbed’ but what’s wrong with being confident and loving yourself ? Absolutely nothing. “More women should feel this way about themselves and we should have the right to. And as women, we should be lifting each other up, not tearing each other down by pointing out imperfections or shaming someone for being confident.

Hrithik shares first look of Sanjay Khan’s autobiography

“I feel now it’s the time to embrace the imperfections and accept ourselves as we are and not feel the pressure to be perfect at all times,” added the actress, who has been named the brand ambassador of GarnierColor Naturals. How do you think the definition of beauty standard is changing in the world? “With the changing times, I think the standard of beauty has changed as well. We have become more tolerant to diversity. As a society, we have become much more aware of the need and value of diversity,” said the actress, who has also worked in Telugu films. “Aging and coloured skin are being embraced now. The obsession with being skinny is gone. I feel now there is awareness that you can be any size, colour or race and yet be beautiful,” she added. On her association with GarnierColor Naturals, Neha said: “It’s really been a beautiful journey so far and we still have a long way together and I’m hoping it will be one of my most memorable ones.”

A

fter 45 years of performing across the globe, popular rock band Kiss has announced their final tour. During one of the e pisodes of the show “America’s Got Talent”, the rock band bid adieu to their 45-year long musical career by announcing their last tour End of the Road, reports people.com. While the tour dates have not yet been revealed, Kiss has promised it will be a tour to remember. A statement on behalf of the band read: “All that we have built and all that we have conquered over the past four decades could never have happened without the millions of people worldwide who’ve filled clubs, arenas and stadiums over those years.

“This will be the ultimate celebration for those who’ve seen us and a last chance for those who haven’t. Kiss Army, we’re saying goodbye on our final tour with our biggest show yet and we’ll go out the same way we came in... unapologetic and unstoppable.” Kiss made their reputation as a live act in the mid-1970s with the most over-the-top presentation rock concerts seen to date, intensifying and exaggerating the fantasy and horror movie elements Alice Cooper had introduced a few years earlier. The band, which currently comprises Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer was formed in New York City in 1973.

‘III Smoking Barrels’: Echoing the voice of Far East India

F

A

ctor HrithikRoshan on Thursday shared the first look of veteran Bollywood actor and his former father-in-law Sanjay Khan's autobiography "The Best Mistakes of My Life". It is set to be launched during Diwali. "He is the original Khan and what a story he has to tell. Sanjay Khan's autobiography is going to be out soon. Here's the first look of his autobiography titled 'The Best

Mistakes of My Life'," Hrithik tweeted. The autobiography will present an in-depth account of Sanjay Khan's life - his career in the Hindi film industry, relationships and friendships, adventures and accidents. Sanjay has acted in more than 40 films and produced and directed films like "ChandiSona", "Kala DhandaGoray Log" and the television classic "The Sword of Tipu Sultan".

served as director, Special Projects at Hollywood Studio, Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), for over a decade. He has been associated with films like The Hobbit, The Zookeeper, Fame, Creed and the James Bond franchise. With the idea of making movies for the world market, the Hollywood team flew into India for the final round of discussions with him. “This could be the biggest break for an Indian actor in a big budget, mainstream Hollywood film which could spin into a worldwide Intellectual Property Franchise like Mortal Kombat. Casting an Indian actor in the main lead in a Hollywood film is a first for Larry too,” asserted the source, adding that Tiger could be fighting Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris Sanjay, who is Gulshan and Bruce Lee’s daughter, Grover’s son, has previously Shannon Lee, in the film.

ilm: “III Smoking Barrels”; Director: SanjibDey; Cast: IndraneilSengupta, SubratDutta, MandakiniGoswami, Amrita Chattopadhyay, Shiny Gogoi, SiddharthBoro, Nalneesh Neel, RajniBasumatary, Disha Thakur, Bijou Thaangjam, NiloySankar Gupta and VikramGogoi; Rating: ***1/2 Writer-director SanjibDey has a gift for storytelling. His “III Smoking Barrels”, an anthology of three stories with Far East India as the backdrop, is a film to treasure. It is an understated portrait of the intriguing and relatively untouched, unexplored and isolated states of the country. The stories are simple and relatively local, yet have a universal appeal that explore different stages of human life. Each story is layered with subtle nuances and is designed uniquely to portray the director’s strengths. And another common thread that binds the collection of stories is that there is a gun involved in

every story. The first story is a road film about Janice (Shiny Gogoi) a child who on escaping from a rebel camp hijacks AnuraagDutta (IndraneilSengupta). Anuraag, an engineer, is on his way to Guwahati from Manipur. He finds the stowaway with a pistol in his car, and obliges her. During their

journey, without getting into the details of the local politics, we are exposed to Janice’s plight that tells us of the traumatic issues of the children involved in armed conflicts. The second story shifts into an urban territory and delves into the growing drug menace in the region. Set in Guwahati, the nar-

rative intertwines the lives of Donnie (SiddharthBoro) an engineering dropout who gets sucked into the world of drugs and his anxious mother essayed by MandakiniGoswami. The third film, set near the India-Bhutan border, explores the sad but treacherous life of Mukhtar -- an ivory poacher -- who along with his friend Ikram (Nalneesh Neel) ends up killing 15 elephants to survive. This tale takes you into the heart of rural India, exposing survival instincts, exploitation and self-realisation. It is the virgin landscape that holds your attention, apart from the stories and the brilliant natural performances by every character that break into Meitei, Nagamese, Assamese, Hindi and English. The film has a neo-realistic feel. Each story offers you an exceptional and distinctive setting. The hilly terrain of Manipur, Moreh, the India-Myanmar border, the forests in the India-Bhutan Border are all worth a watch.

Kasanoff produces films, TV series and location-based entertainment based on some of the biggest brands, including Star Wars, Lego and Star Trek. As producer and studio head, he has over 250 films to his credit, including Dirty Dancing and the Oscarwinning movie, Platoon. He was the executive producer of James Cameron’s True Lies and Terminator 2: Judgement Day and has also been associated with another Academy Award-winner, Kathryn Bigelow, on her films Blue Steel and Strange Days. He has produced all Mortal Kombat media, including the two films, Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. In music, he has worked with several of the world’s biggest artistes, including Michael Jackson and the Rolling Stones. (Mumbai Mirror)

Cary Fukunaga to direct new James Bond

P

rimetime Emmy award-winning American filmmaker Cary JojiFukunaga, best known for directing and executive producing the first season of the series “True Detective”, will direct the new James Bond film. The announcement was made on Twitter on Thursday. “Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Daniel Craig announced today that #Bond25 will begin filming at Pinewood Studios on March 4, 2019 under the helm of director, Cary Joji

Fukunaga with a worldwide release date of February 14, 2020,” read a post on the official James Bond Twitter account. “We are delighted to be working with Cary. His versatility and innovation make him an excellent choice for our next James Bond adventure,” said Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. Earlier, director Danny Boyle quit the James Bond franchise after he reportedly “refused to kill off Craig’s 007 in spectacular finale to 25th film”.

OFFICE OF THE PHESAMA STUDENTS’ UNION KOHIMA : NAGALAND

FELICITATION

The PHESAMA STUDENTS’ UNION takes immense pride in congratulating Mr. KEDOKHO MOTONYÜ, S/o VIKHO MOTONYÜ for securing the post of Assistant Engineer in POWER GRID CORPORATION of INDIA LIMITED, Ref no: C/HR/RECTT/ AET-Campus/ 2017-18. The Union genuinely acknowledges and appreciate his hard labour, sincerity and dedication, bringing laurels to the Union and village in general and further wishes him unending blessings and prolific success in his future endeavours. General Secretary, PSU President, PSU Kevizano Seleyi Ketouneizo Kar

K-2746

omen should be lifting each other up, not tearing each other down by pointing out imperfections or shaming someone for being confident, says actress Neha Sharma. T h e a c t r e s s, w h o has featured in projects like “Mubarakan”, “Teri M e r i K a h a a n i ” , “ Kya a Super KoolHain Hum”, “YamlaPaglaDeewana 2”, “Youngistaan” and “Tum Bin II”, feels it is time for people to embrace imperfections. “With changing times, I feel people want to see actors look more real now. Perfect isn’t real. We all have imperfections and everyone’s body is built differently. I personally don’t ever want to give a false image of perfection as I somewhere feel responsible,” Neha told IANS over an email. “Growing up, I saw photoshopped images of people in magazines and felt inadequate. I don’t want to do the same. Another thing that needs to change: shaming women who are confident. Someone that constantly post selfies or looks in the mirror is often

op producer flies to Mumbai to meet the actor, who could play the lead in his next action film. Bollywood’s latest action hero Tiger Shroff is all set to take his rippling muscles and death-defying stunts to Hollywood. Mirror has learnt that the 28-yearold actor has caught the eye of a top Hollywood producer, Lawrence Kasanoff, who flew to Mumbai over the weekend for a final round of discussions with Tiger for his next big project. Tiger is also set to star in SiddharthAnand’s official Hindi remake of Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo. According to a source close to the development, during the hush-hush trip, Tiger had several meetings with Kasanoff, producer of the Mortal Kombat series, at a suburban hotel. “Along with Larry, a big studio head, some of their associates and Emmy Award-winning writer Sean Catherine Derek of the Batman series had also flown to India. Sanjay Grover, who has been a part of the project for the last one year, was also present at the meetings,” informed the source.

Job offers, financial aid pour in for acid attack crusader Laxmi

K Y M C

on social media, wanting to send help.” She stays in a tworoom accommodation in east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar and had separated from her live-in boyfriend — a fellow activist and the father of her daughter — Alok Dixit

a few years back. In the story published on Tuesday, HT detailed how Agarwal was worried about a possible eviction due to her inability to pay the higher rent her landlord was demanding. Ku m a r, w h o h a s

starred in a number of films based on social issues, says: “My contribution is a very small gesture. I am embarrassed to even mention it. The idea is that Laxmi should be able to search for a job with dignity, without having to

worry about paying house rent or stressing about not being able to provide a nutritious meal to her baby. I wish people realise that when a person is in need of livelihood, medals, awards and certificates don’t pay the bills.

DC-1593

A

ctivist Laxmi Agarwal, the poster girl for acid attack survivors in India, was battling through the most trying times of her life. Abandoned by her live-in partner and jobless for a year, she was soon going to be homeless as she couldn’t pay the rent of her two room house in Laxmi Nagar.Acid attack survivor and activist LaxmiAgarwal’s phone has not stopped ringing since Tuesday. Till that morning, the 30-year-old was struggling to make ends meet – she has a three-year-old daughter and a dependant mother, and was houseand job-hunting. Within a day of her story being published in the Hindustan Times, though, Agarwal, who has been unemployed for a year now, has been flooded with job offers. Financial aid has poured in from all quarters, including actor Akshay Kumar who transferred Rs 5 lakh into her account after reading the story. Agarwal is overwhelmed. “I can’t express how I feel... my daughter and I are not alone. I have got more than 200 calls since yesterday. Many have written to me

DP-7049

K Y M C

11

sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Bajrang threatens to move court after Khel Ratna snub WADA reinstates Russia

Bajrang Punia addresses a press conference after being ignored for Khel Ratna, in New Delhi on Thursday. (PTI)

jrang, who also won a bronze medal in 2013 World Championships, and the wrestler is scheduled to meet Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh

Hazard not yet at his prime: Higginbotham

Eden Hazard

London, Sep 20 (Agencies): Eden Hazard is nowhere near his prime yet, despite an impressive start to the season and an outstanding World Cup, according to Danny Higginbotham. The Belgium international scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday and now has five goals in as many Premier League appearances this campaign.

Higginbotham is convinced the best is yet to come from the playmaker, however, insisting, “I don’t think he is anywhere near his prime yet. He’s an incredible player, a world class player, who is performing unbelievably well.” “When you watch him play, no matter how many times he gets kicked, or however many times he gets fouled, he just gets on with it. I think he understands that is just part and parcel of football. He is an extraordinary footballer who we are very fortunate to have in the Premier League and who Chelsea are very fortunate to have.” “He is a player who just seems to get better and better and I don’t think he is anywhere near his prime yet.”

K Y M C

have to approach the court and concentrate on my preparation,” he said. Insisting that he has support from all quarters, Bajrang said he will not involve the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in this matter. “I didn’t talk to the federation about this matter. They have forwarded my name that means they are with me. But this is my personal fight,” he signed off. In a departure from tradition, the National Sports Awards this year will be given away on September 25 instead of August 29 because of clash of dates with the Asian Games that concluded earlier this month.

FUNERAL SERVICE

1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of beloved Late Kevichezo Kenna-o

“Goodbyes, hurt when the story is not finished and the book has been closed forever”. You will forever remain in our hearts and memories. K-2743

Loving wife , son and loved ones.

Funeral will be held at her residence at Lane 19, Kuda Village, Dimapur, Nagaland at 11 a.m. on 21/09/2018

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY IN FOND MEMORY

Born on: 21.04.1978 Died on: 21.09.2017

1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF LT. ALENO NGULLIE 21st Sept 2017

Beloved Mom, Today, one year ago, you left us for your heavenly abode. Even though you’re gone, the prayer you said over and over again have kept us going. Things are not the same now. But we are happy because someone we love is in heaven. We miss you mummy.

Name: IZAIBALE LUNGALANG Wife of Mr L. B Gurung Born : 28/03/1956 – Died : 20/09/2018

OF

DP-7008

1ST Death Anniversary of Lt. Sentilemla (Chuchuyimlang)

Loving Husband, Children and Family members

Died on: 21st September, 2017 LATE IMLIYANGER TZUDIR

Died on : 21st Sept. 2017

Loving mother, we always remember your tearful prayer for us. Today remembering you with prayer and giving thanks and glory to God. DP-7060

Because Someone we love Is in Heaven…… There’s a little bit of HEAVEN In our home

Loving children, in-laws, grandchildren & relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT K-2737

Loving wife, children, parents, sisters and grand daughter.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

DP-7037

1940 – 07/09/2018

Dimapur Football League Today’s matches 1st match: 1:00 pm United V&S Vs FC Alianza 2nd match: 3:30 pm Dorian’s Society Vs P. Vizheto FC

Bajrang feels he deserves the recognition for his consistent performances over the last few years. “I had never imagined I won’t get it this year. Look at my performance in the last 4 years. There was no point system earlier but with the point system in place now I feel I have the numbers behind me,” he said. Bajrang said the Khel Ratna snub had taken a toll in his preparations for the World Championships to be held in Budapest, Hungary from October 20 to 28. “This decision has hit my World Championship preparations. It was a big jolt to me. It is difficult times for me. I hope I don’t

without taking full responsibility for what has been labeled systematic doping. Russia still hasn’t admitted state involvement or given access to evidence at its discredited Moscow laboratory, two key conditions for reinstatement set by WADA but eased in recent months. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency was suspended in November 2015 after it was revealed there was a government-backed scheme of doping and cover-ups that helped Russian athletes win Olympic medals.

K-2728

Lamela defends misfiring Kane London , S e p 2 0 (Agencies): Tottenham forward Erik Lamela says Harry Kane is “not a machine” and insists the England captain will return to form soon. World Cup Golden Boot winner Kane has not scored in his last five games for club and country, and spurned a good chance in the first half of Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan. Kane last scored in the 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on 27 August, but Lamela insists he and his team-mates are capable of stepping up to take up the scoring burden. “Harry is not a machine. He scores a lot. He always scores,” Lamela said. “Here he didn’t and for two or three games he didn’t. But he will score again. It’s not like Harry needs to score every single game. Christian Eriksen scored against Inter, I scored in the last game against Liverpool. Sonny Heung-Min Son will score. Lucas Moura will score. All the pressure is not on Harry. All the attacking players need to score. And that’s it.” The Argentine says the mood in the Tottenham dressing-room remains upbeat despite three defeats in their last three games against Watford, Liverpool and now Inter Milan. “I don’t think we’re losing our confidence,” he said. “We believe in each other in this team. That’s why we always fight until the end of the season. Of course, now you’re thinking like this. But inside the dressing room, I can tell you it’s not like this.”

Rathore tomorrow to plead his case. “I’m really disappointed and shocked. I’m meeting Sports Minister tomorrow after (mentor) Yogi

bhai (Yogeshwar Dutt) spoke to him and arranged the meeting. I just want to know why I was being ignored. I want to know the reason,” Bajrang told reporters here. “It’s in his hands now. I want to know whether I am deserving or not. If I deserve then only give me the award.” Asked if he will go to the court if he fails to convince the Sports Minister, Bajrang said, “It would be the last option. I feel I deserve the award this year and that’s why I have applied for it. One doesn’t feel good to beg for an award but it is the biggest honour for any sportsperson and a wrestler’s career is very uncertain. Anytime an injury can end your career.”

DC-1616

New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI): Miffed at being ignored for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, star wrestler Bajrang Punia Thursday threatened to take the legal action against the government for not considering him for the country’ highest sporting honour. Bajrang was nominated for the Khel Ratna by the Wrestling Federation of India following his twin gold medals at this year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and Jakarta Asian Games. But the government jointly bestowed the honour to India cricket captain Virat Kohli and world champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu (48kg). The decision didn’t go down well with Ba-

VICTORIA, Sep 20 (Agencies): The World Anti-Doping Agency has reinstated Russia, ending a nearly three-year suspension caused by state-sponsored doping. WADA says its 12-member executive committee voted to reinstate the Russian Anti-Doping Agency “subject to strict conditions.” WADA’s move came despite a wave of fierce criticism from anti-doping figures, some within WADA itself, and from athletes around the world opposed to Russia being reinstated

DP-7043

Those who walk uprightly enter into peace. They find rest as they lie in death.–Isaiah 57:2 (NIV) We the bereaved family members would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individual, relatives, neighbours, well wishers and churches who stood by us physically, financially and spiritually during the illness and sad demise of our beloved father Lt. HOSHETO K. AOMI on 07-09-2018. We would like to convey our special gratitude to: 1. Shri. Pukhayi Sumi, MLA & Advisor F&CS Legal Metrology & NSDMA. 2. Shri. Tokheho Yepthomi, M.P Nagaland. 3. Doctors, Nurses & Staff of Dimapur Hospital & Research Centre. 4. Doctors, Nurses & Staff of District Hospital Dimapur. 5. Mr. Akashe Zhimomi, President Aghunato Area Union Dimapur. 6. Sumi Awomi Kuposhukulu (SAK). 7. Luvishe Ghami Kuposhukulu Dimapur. 8. Blood Donors. 9. Aghunato Range Union Dimapur. 10. Aghunato Area Union Dimapur. 11. East Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church, Purana Bazaar. 12. Aghunato Town Baptist Church (Nito Mount & Aizuto) 13. Pastor Vihoto Awomi & Church staff, prayer warriors Aghunato. 14. Pastors Union Aghunato. 15. GB's and Adhoc Town Committee Members Aghunato. 16. Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Aghunato. 17. Principal, Staff & Students of GHSS Aghunato & S.O.N, DHD. 18. Relatives, friends and well wishers at Dimapur, Kohima, Zunheboto & Aghunato. We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you abundantly. Loving wife, children, in-laws & grandchildren. DP-7050

01/10/1972 – 12/9/2018 The family of Late Mrs. B. AKOKLA KICHU wife of Mr. Benjongtoshi (Chungtia) Dimapur, wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following our sad loss. Gratitude to all our friends, neighbours, organisations, churches, prayer partners and wellwishers who constantly provided us with immense emotional, spiritual and physical support. For all those who travelled from far and near, messages of condolences as well as all the charities contributed throughout her prolonged illness. A special word of thanks to all the staff and doctors of Fortis Research Institute Centre, Gurgaon, Delhi and Eden Hospital Dimapur for their valuable care and respect shown to us. We specially thank Shalom of Jerusalem, Israel, all the youth and families of Anitet Colony (Lengrijan) and Naga Student Union, Allahabad. Finally, sincere thanks to all those who helped us in every possible way as your contributions made our loss more bearable and it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. DP-7027

Loving husband, sons and relatives K Y M C

12

sports

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Sindhu through to Man Utd win; City suffer shock defeat in CL China Open quarters

Lo n d o n, S e p 2 0 (Agencies): Captain Paul Pogba netted a brace while Anthony Martial scored once to give Manchester United a resounding 3-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday. Swiss debutants Young Boys of Bern looked clueless as Pogba bossed midfield on the artificial pitch and fired United ahead in the 35th minute with a goal of the highest quality. He drilled a left-foot shot into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area after side-stepping his marker. The France World Cup winner made it 2-0 with a contentious 44th-minute penalty, harshly awarded by German referee Deniz Aytekin after Luke Shaw’s cross struck Kevin Mbabu’s arm as the defender tried to avoid contact. A darting run by Pogba midway through the second half released Anthony Martial and the forward scored with a clinical finish from eight metres after his compatriot’s good work left him with time and space to find the back of the net. Roared on by a vocal home crowd, Young Boys

double Lyon’s lead after Maxwel Cornet had opened the scoring, capitalizing on Fabian Delph’s failure to clear a cross at the back post on Wednesday night. Those goals came after the visitors had weathered an early storm, during which City hit the post and forced Lyon goalkeeper

into a couple of smart saves, reports Efe news. Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back for the hosts in the 67th minute, burying Leroy Sane’s pull back, to set up an anxious finish. City pressed for an equalizer, but were only able to test Lopes from a distance.

Juve win despite Ronaldo red card

Manchester United players celebrate after scoring against Young Boys during a Champions League match.

charged at United in the opening 30 minutes, forcing two saves by David De Gea as the Spain goalkeeper kept out long-range efforts from Mohamed Ali Camara and Christian Fassnacht. U n i t e d ’s d e f e n c e looked vulnerable on either flank to the home team’s breakaways, although 19year-old Portuguese right back Diogo Dalot showed pace going forward on

his debut for the Premier League side. After Marcus Rashford clipped the outside of the post with a flicked shot in the 22nd minute, United’s nerves were settled when Pogba broke the deadlock out of nothing thanks to a piece of sublime individual skill. Young Boys’ hopes of a comeback evaporated after Pogba confidently converted the penalty and

Martial, enjoying a rare start up front, made no mistake at the near post as United maintained cruise control in the second half. Meanwhile, French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon stunned English champions Manchester City 2-1 in their group F match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester. Nabil Fekir scored from a brilliant long distance strike just before half-time to

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off on his Champions League debut for Juventus as a pair of penalties from Miralem Pjanic gave the Italian champions a 2-0 win in Valencia. Ronaldo, the Champions League’s all-time leading scorer with 120 goals, was dismissed after just 28 minutes following an off-the-ball incident. The forward appeared to put his hand on the head of Valencia defender Jeison Murillo, who fell to the ground. Referee Felix Brych gave Ronaldo a straight red card after discussing the incident with his assistant behind the goal. The Portugal captain looked baffled and kept protesting his innocence, briefly laying on the ground to express his disbelief. He was clearly distraught as he left the pitch, still shaking his head. It was his first red card in 154 Champions League games and it means he is set to miss a return to Old Trafford when Juventus play his former club Manchester United next month. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Juventus scored both of their goals without their star man with Pjanic tucking away his spot kicks in the minutes either side of half-time. There was a third penalty in the match deep into injury time but Dani Parejo saw his effort saved by Wojciech Szczesny as Valencia were denied a consolation goal.

P V Sindhu

Changzhou, Sep 20 (PTI): Star shuttlers P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth registered hard fought victories to enter the quarterfinals of their respective events at the USD 1 million China Open here on Thursday. Third seed Sindhu bounced back after losing a close first game to record a 21-23 21-13 21-18 win in her second round women’s singles match against Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan. Srikanth’s men’s singles match against Suppanyu Avihingsanon too went down to the wire. The seventh seeded Indian won the first game comfortably but the Thai player levelled the match.

The decider could have gone either way but Srikanth held his nerve to advance in the competition with a 21-12 15-21 24-22 win. However, India’s campaign ended in the doubles and mixed doubles events. Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy went down 14-21 11-21 against top seeds from China, Siwei Zheng and Huang Yaqiong in the round of 16. Sikki Reddy and Pranav Jerry Chopra also met a similar fate, losing 16-21 10-21 to sixth seeds Christinna Pedersen and Mathias Christiansen of Denmark . In the men’s doubles, Mannu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy were outplayed by Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin 9-21 10-21.

IOA announces awards to Asiad medallists CASE Premier League season 4 jerseys unveiled

New Delhi, Sep 20 (Agencies): The Indian Olympic Association has announced cash awards to the medal winners of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. IOA will give each gold medallist a cheque of Rs.5 lakh, silver medallist Rs.3 lakh and bronze medallist Rs.2 lakh at a ceremony in the Capital on September 23. Secretary general Rajeev Mehta has said that the IOA will continue its cash awards programme for the future events. “There’s always a first time and this is the start of a new trend in the IOA. We will be rewarding the Asiad medallists since they have done the country proud,” he said. However, the medal

France, Belgium top FIFA world rankings Zurich, Sep 20 (Agenc i e s ) : B e l g i u m h ave climbed to the top of the world rankings alongside 2018 World Cup winner’s France - to share the top spot for the first time in the table’s 25-year history. Two wins for Belgium - including their first in the Nations League over Iceland - has brought them level with France on 1,729 points. The only other change in the top 10 sees Spain move above Denmark to ninth. Outside of the top 10, two Nations League wins for Ukraine see them climb six places to 29th in the table, while Germany move up three to 12th. England remain sixth on 1,612 points. Meanwhile, India have gone down by a spot to 97th in the latest FIFA rankings after they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Maldives at the SAFF Cup. FIFA continues to rank by the ELO method which means that rankings will change with each passing match as compared to the previous method of updating the rankings once every month on a particular date. India are preparing for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2019 which kicks-off in January. They are placed in the Group A alongside hosts UAE, Bahrain and Thailand. UAE’s ranking is unchanged at 77, whereas Bahrain have climbed by a spot to 112th.

winners at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will not be considered under the scheme. Indian athletes returned with the highest ever 69 medals from the Jakarta and Palembang Asian Games – 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze. The IOA it is reported will disburse money raised from sponsors to disburse cash reward to the Asian Games medallists.

As a State policy, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has also presented the Asian Games medallists with cash rewards. The gold medallists were given Rs.40 lakh, while silver and bronze winners had received Rs.20 and Rs.10 lakh each respectively. Various State Governments also have a policy of giving cash awards to their respective athletes who win medals at international events. Haryana provide the best cash incentive of Rs.3 crore to the athletes from the State who win gold medals at multi-discipline at international events. The Delhi Government too has enhanced the highest prize to Rs.1 crore to its champion athletes.

Dimapur, Sep 20 (NPN): The kits of participating teams of CASE Premier League (CPL) Season 4 were officially unveiled at A1 Powerplay on Wednesday. Eight teams will compete in this year’s edition of the CPL which has seen three successful seasons. Under the theme ‘Beyond Thirty, Beyond Fitness, Beyond Football’, this unregistered football league for non-professionals will commence on September 22 at the Police Complex, Chumukedima. The eight participating teams are CASE FC, FC Joga Bonito, Natak FC, Nizams FC, Ruboo

United, Sporting Union, Super Strikers and Trinity Sporting. While five of the teams have participated in previous seasons, the new entrants making their debut in the league are FC Joga Bonito, Ruboo United and Sporting Union. CASE Premier League (CPL) is a non-professional football league for players above the age of 30. All the matches will be played in the 1st NAP ground and DGP ground on Saturdays. Unlike the previous season where the teams played in a single round format, Season 4 of CASE Premier League will wit-

Kits of participating teams of CASE Premier League were unveiled on Wednesday.

ness fourteen games in a home-away basis over a span of five months, with a season break scheduled in December.

Day 1 matches Trinity Sporting v FC Joga Bonito (1:30pm) CASE FC v Ruboo United (1:30pm) Nizams FC v Sporting Union (3:30pm) Natak FC v Super Strikers (3:30pm)

TDFA Cup: Spartan FC, Oziepik FC register easy wins

Players of Oziepik FC and Phoenix FC vie for the ball during their match at parade ground, Tuensang on Thursday.

Dimapur, Sep 20 ( NPN ) : S p a r t a n F C, DEF Tuensang, Ancient Knight and Oziepik United FC won their respective matches at the ongoing Tuensang District Football Association Cup 2018 on Thursday. In the first match, Spartan FC blanked Gabriel Ministry 6-0. Hopong scored a hat-trick. His goals came in the 17th, 32nd and 50th minutes. M. Among, Lathong and Mongba scored a goal each in the 15th, 40th and 44th minute respectively. In the second match, the DEF Tuensang beat

Awom FC by 5- 1. DEF Tuensang’s Natoba scored a hat-trick with his goals coming in the 1st, 19th and 42nd minutes while Yemjong and Samuel scored a goal each in the 57th and 58th minute. The solitary goal for Awom FC was scored by Thungem in the 45th minute. In the third match, Ancient Knight FC blanked Foothill United FC 2-0. James Chang and Yentin Kejong scored for Ancient Knight in the 12th and 48th minute respectively. In the last match of the day, Oziepik FC routed Phoenix Rising FC 6-0.

Sangtsoi scored two goals for Oziepik FC in the 8th and 35th minutes while Pule scored in the 15th and 50th minute. Mongtsao and Pusing scored a goal each in the 55th and 58th minute respectively. The quarter-final matches will be played from September 25. Today’s matches 1st match: Junior Boys FC Vs Donching Yangmai FC 2nd match: KSC Vs The Renaissance FC 3rd match: Hugel Hifliers FC Vs Pisgah United FC 4th match: United FC Vs Vitao Aye FC

Printed, Published and Edited by Geoffrey Yaden at G.M. Printers, Circular Rd. Dimapur-797112. Ph: Desk 248489, Fax: 225366, e-mail-npdesk@gmail.com, nagapost@rediffmail.com. Adm.& Advertisement :248267 Fax: 248500 e-mail-npostadvt@gmail.com Kohima: 2290567, R.N. 40978/90 RN/NE 707 K Y M C

K Y M C