September 6, 2018

Nagaland Post www.nagalandpost.com

Vol XXVIII No. 271

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Pages 12 ` 5.00

Conrad Sangma takes oath as MLA

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asiad medallists

Pompeo meets Khan; discuss aid suspension

northeast, Page 4

sports, Page 12

international, Page 9

Teachers mould society: Sukhalu

Correspondent

KOHIMA, SEP 5 (NPN): Acknowledging the role of teachers in moulding an individual’s life from primary school to university level, adviser School Education, K.T. Sukhalu remarked that teachers have the power to make or break lives with the power of their influence.

Addressing the State Level Teachers’ Day celebration at NBCC convention hall here on Wednesday, Sukhalu congratulated the teachers who were awarded for their sincerity and dedication, even as he urged them to be sincere and diligent in their duties wherever they were posted.

Asserting that education needed to keep pace with the fast-changing world, he asked the teachers to update their skills and stressed the need to reorient and change their teaching method to inspire students to learn and perform well.

Sukhalu said book teaching was central to the educational system and that digital literacy could not be ignored, while urging the teachers to upgrade their ITC skills.

MHSU, TASU demand posting of admin officers DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Mopong Hongkong Students’ Union (MHSU) and Tobu Area Students’ Union (TASU) have urged the state government to appoint EAC Tobu, EAC and SDO (civil) Monyakshu and EAC Mopong, saying the absence of administrative officers in the above mentioned administrative circles has adversely affected the two areas in all spheres. In a press release, MHSU president, L Khole, and TASU president, Sangti Konyak, described the recent state government order on reshuffling and transferring of administrative officers as playing a prank on the people of the two areas.

(Cont’d on p-7)

NRMSATA keeps protest on hold

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Nagaland RMSA Teachers Association (NRMSATA) 2016 batch, which has been on a phase-wise agitation demanding revocation of August 17 office memorandum (OM) Wednesday night decided to temporarily keep the agitation on hold. According to NRMSATA 2016 batch, the decision was taken after receiving invitation from the state government “to arrive at an amicable solution through dialogue”.

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“As a rule you must pay sanitation tax. As a responsibility, you must keep your surrounding clean.”

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K.T. Sukhalu (NP)

Dwelling on poor performance of some schools, Sukhalu regretted the poor performance in Maths and Science that was very much below the national average.

Quoting Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2017, Sukhalu said only 30.4% of students in the age group of 14-18 years in Nagaland could do simple division as against the national average of 43.1%, while only 37.7% could calculation and evaluation in comparison to the national average of 50%.

He recalled his interactions with schools that revealed that teachers in high schools struggle with teaching their students since

most students had a weak elementary base. “This gives Nagaland the dubious distinction of having a weak academic base, which we must change,” he stressed.

The adviser commented that the formative years of 6-8 years in an individual’s life needed to be supported by stimulating him or her and providing proper environment to enable the child’s brain to develop to its fullest potential.

He admitted that many areas in school education sector like infrastructure or human resource development needed to be addressed, but added that the schools’ poor performance was not encouraging.

Recalling his childhood as a student where his teacher gave him special attention in the subject he was weak, Sukhalu said it was a teacher’s job to help a pupil understand what was in the textbook and why it was important to study.

He said subjects that were taught in schools were the foundation on which the students would build their world view and pursue their career and life choices accordingly. The adviser

also urged the teachers not to shame the students who gave wrong answers, but appreciate their courage in answering out loud and encouraging them to speak out and question their doubts.

He informed the gathering that he had proposed posting of headmasters, assistant headmasters and subject teachers, especially for Maths and Science, in all government high schools (GHS) and gover nment higher secondary school (GHSS) to ensure that the students did not suffer for want of subject teachers and were well prepared for their exams. He clarified that the delay in carrying out the exercise was due to the court case by teachers on seniority issue. He nevertheless asked the teachers whether they could take a pledge that all GHSs and GHSSs would not repeat nil results in 2019.

Mentioning that it was very unfortunate that certain section of teachers resorted to ultimatums and agitations to press for their demands, Sukhalu said, being a democratic country, no one could be forced to work against his or her wishes.

NEW DELHI, SEPT 5 (PTI): CBI Wednesday carried out raids at around 40 locations in Tamil Nadu, including residences of State’s Health minister and the Director General of Police, in connection with the Gutka scam, officials said.

Officials said the raids were spread across the State, but did not reveal exact locations, saying it may hamper the ongoing operations.

The residences of Health Minister C Vijayabaskar and DGP TK Rajendran, besides that of a former DGP, among others were being searched, they said.

The scam came to light on July 8, 2017, when income tax sleuths raided the godown, offices and residences of a pan masala and gutka (a concoction of tobacco and pan masala) manufacturer in Tamil Nadu, who had been facing charges of tax evasion to the tune of Rs 250 crore. During the raids the manufacturer Madhav Rao’s home, the IT department seized a diary that contained a list of names to whom bribes were (Cont’d on p-7) allegedly given.

JCC, NTAC remind CM on amending NM Act DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Joint Co-ordination Committee (JCC) and the Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) have appealed to the state chief minister to take urgent steps for Amendment/Repeal of the Nagaland Municipal (NM) Act, 2001 at the earliest before holding the urban local bodies (ULB) election.

In a representation addressed to the chief minister, JCC acting convenor, Vekhosayi Nyekha, and NTAC, Kohima convenor, KT Vilie, said most of the demands have been fulfilled including revocation of the resolution taken on November 24, 2016 by the NLA in connection with ULB election. However, they said the most important demand for Amendment/Repeal of the NM Act, 2001 has not been fulfilled till date.

On the contrary, JCC and NTAC said the present

government has appointed a cabinet sub-committee to examine the 33% women reservation issue instead of taking steps for Amendment/Repeal of the NM Act, 2001.

In this regard, the JCC and NTAC reminded the chief minister that several representations have been submitted in the past for Amendment/Repeal of the NM Act, 2001.

Po i n t i n g o u t t h a t examining the issue on women reservation was only a part to the NM Act, 2001, the JCC and NTAC said instead of piece-meal exercise wasting precious public money and time, it would be more appropriate and reasonable to examine and overhaul the entire Act, which they said would do away the loopholes in the existing Act including the women reservation issue.

Further, the two committees reminded the chief

Gutka scam: CBI raids TN minister, DGP’s residence

minister of the resolution No.3 adopted at co-ordination meeting of all tribal apex bodies of the state with JCC and NTAC held at APO Hall, Kohima on February 7, 2017, wherein it was resolved that “The ULB election in Nagaland state cannot be held until and unless amendments are made in the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2001 by safeguarding the powers conferred under Article 371-A of the Constitution of India.”

They said holding of ULB election in the state was the need of the hour, but maintained that fulfilling the wishes and demands of the larger interest of the public was more important in a democratic state.

They expressed hope that the chief minister would not undermine the will of the people.

ACAUT urges govt to support farmers, local vendors

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Appreciating the initiative of setting a daily local organic market under the aegis of Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) at Supermarket (Naga Shopping Arcade) here, ACAUT urged the State government to monitor and extend all possible help to the farmers and local vendors. It also appealed to all citizens of Dimapur to support and patronise the local market.

In a press release issued by its media cell, ACAUT said it would be a huge boost not only for farmers, but also go a long way in boosting the State’s economy. ACAUT also appreciated the coming together of horticulture department, Development Authority of Nagaland and State Cooperative Bank in making the much-needed (Appointment of JIC exclusive local market pos(Cont’d on p-7) member, see p-7) sible.

Supreme Court to hear plea for stay on Rafale deal next week NEW DELHI, SEP 5 (AGENCIES): Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea next week, seeking a stay on the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France.

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud considered the submissions of advocate ML Sharma that his plea be listed for urgent hearing.

In his petition, Mr Sharma has alleged discrepancies in the fighter jet deal with France and sought a stay on it.

Mr Sharma has claimed in his plea that the inter-government agreement to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets must be quashed as it was an “outcome of corruption” and not ratified by Parliament under Article 253 (Parliament has power to make any law for implementing any intergovernment agreement) of the Constitution.

The petition has also sought an FIR and prosecution of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former defence Minister and pres-

ent Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, business tycoon Anil Ambani and French armament firm Dassault with recovery of the amount.

A similar plea was filed in Supreme Court in March this year seeking an independent probe into the Rafale deal and disclosure of the cost involved in the deal before Parliament.

The plea, filed by Congress leader Tehseen S Poonawalla, had sought issuance of a direction against the Centre as to why the Union Cabinet’s approval was not sought as part of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) before signing the procurement deal with France on September 23, 2016.

The Rafale deal is a defence agreement signed between the governments of India and France for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircrafts in a flyaway condition as a part of the upgrading process of Indian Air Force equipment.

The Rafale fighter jet is a twin-engine Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft

Ao Senden clears stand on Naga Hoho imbroglio DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Drawing attention to the recent exchange between two camps within the Naga Hoho (NH) in the local media, the Ao Senden has sought to make its stand clear on the issue at hand.

In a press note, Ao Senden president, M Toshi Jamir, and secretary, Imtipokyim, stated that in the backdrop of NH support to the state government’s recognition of Rongmei tribe as an indigenous Naga tribe of Nagaland, Senden asked NH to retract its statement, but was not done. Therefore, Senden said it had at, a meeting on September 23, 2016 decided to disassociate from NH until the latter retracted its statement.

S u b s e q u e n t l y, A o Senden said it asked NH president P Chuba Ozukum to relinquish his office on November 11, 2016 since

he was a representative of the Aos to NH. In response to this, Senden said the NH through a press release published on November 22, 2016 “resolved not to allow” Ozukum to relinquish his post stating that “P. Chuba Ozukum’s departure from Hoho does not arise at this juncture as it would prove to be detrimental at the interest of the Nagas in general.”

Consequently, Ao Senden said Ozukum was excommunicated from Ao community for not adhering to the call of Ao Senden.

However, it said Ozukum approached Ao Senden and requested revocation of his ex-communication. Accordingly, Ao Senden said it held a meeting on November 21, 2017 and resolved to reconsider and withdraw his excommunication in the interest of Naga people.

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‘Airport security trays dirtier than toilets’ IMCT visits Wka to assess damages

LONDON, SEP 5 (AGENCIES): Plastic trays that passengers put their hand luggage in at airport security checkpoints harbour the highest levels of viruses, even more than toilets, a study warns.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the UK swabbed a variety of surfaces at Helsinki-Vantaa airport in Finland during the winter of 2016.

They set out to identify and quantify the respiratory viruses on frequently-touched surfaces in airports. The team found evidence of viruses on 10 per cent of the surfaces tested and most commonly on the plastic trays that are circulated along the passenger

queue at the hand luggage X-ray checkpoint.

The study, published in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases, concludes that hand washing and careful coughing hygiene are crucial to the control of contagious infections in public areas with high volumes of people passing through.

The findings add weight to previous studies showing that microbes are commonly found on surfaces in public transport vehicles and will strengthen public health advice in preparation for future flu pandemics, researchers said.

At Helsinki-Vantaa airport, the highest concentration of vi-

ruses was detected on the security check plastic trays with further viruses detected on shop payment terminals, staircase rails, passport checking counters, children’s play areas and in the air.

The most common virus found in the survey was rhinovirus, which causes the common cold but the swabs also picked up the influenza A virus, researchers said. Interestingly, no respiratory viruses were found on toilet surfaces, they said.

“This study supports the case for improved public awareness of how viral infections spread,” said Jonathan Van Tam, a professor at the University of Nottingham.

People can help to minimise contagion by hygienic hand washing and coughing into a handkerchief, tissue or sleeve at all times but especially in public places, he said. “These simple precautions can help prevent pandemics and are most important in crowded areas like airports that have a high volume of people travelling to and from many different parts of the world,” Tam said.

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): InterMinisterial Central Team (IMCT), which is on a four-day visit to Nagaland to carry out an ‘on-thespot-assessment’ of the disasters caused by landslides and floods in the state, visited Wokha district on Wednesday.

According to an official bulletin the team assessed the areas affected by recent natural disasters such as floods and landslides in Wokha district and held interaction with members of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Wokha and concerned line departments.

Briefing IMCT members at DC conference hall wokha, the deputy commissioner (DC) Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, highlighted the disaster scenario in the district and apprised the team about the measures undertaken.

DC also informed that Wokha district has witnessed increase in rainfall as compared to the rainfall in the last past three years thus causing floods and landslides in many parts of the district. The

team comprised of Joint Secretary (FFR) MHA, K.B.Singh (Team leader), Director in charge department of Agriculture and cooperation, Kolkota, Dr. K. Manohoran, Consultant FCD, Department of Expenditure New Delhi, R.B.Kaul, Anirban Acharya from the Ministry of Road and Transport and Highway Guwahati and Chahat Singh from the department of Rural Development, New Delhi.

The visiting team was accompanied by Home Commissioner Nagaland, Ramakrishanan, secretary NSDMA Rovilatuo Mor, OSD NSDMA and other officials.

Earlier in the day, the team led by KB Singh, Joint Secretary (FFR) MHA, inspected the flood-hit areas of Ruchan Village under Bhandari sub-division. During a brief interaction with the four affected villages led by their respective village chairman and village council members, the Lotha Lower Range Public Organisation (LLRPO) president, Elithung Odyuo, appraised the central team that the unprecedented flood has washed

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by French aerospace company Dassault Aviation.

Indian Air Force had advanced a proposal to buy 126 fighter aircraft in August 2007 and floated a tender. Following this, an invitation was sent to various aviation companies to participate in the bidding process.

Po o n awa l l a h a d claimed in his plea that the Ministry of Defence had withdrawn the 2007 tender for procurement of 126 fighter planes, while the deal announced for procurement of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft was altogether a fresh procurement.

His plea said that in 2012, the deal for 126 fighter aircrafts was proposed by then UPA government, and out of the total of 126 number, 18 Rafale fighter jets were to be delivered by Dassault Aviation company in a fly-away condition, while the remaining 108 were to be manufactured in India at the public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under a transfer of technology agreement.

New traffic rule in Dimapur enforced DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Dimapur police have issued a new traffic regulation directing all vehicles that come out from Zeliangrong colony to exit from Faith Hospital side. In a press release, Dimapur police PRO informed the move was to ease traffic congestion and also to ensure smooth flow of vehicular movement at Dhobinalla point area. As per new regulation, the road from Dhobinalla to Zeliangrong colony would be for “Entry Only”. Police have sought cooperation from responsible citizens for better traffic management.

Governor lauds actor Sushant Singh Rajput

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, on behalf of the people of Nagaland, has extended appreciation to Hindi cinema actor, Sushant Singh Rajput, for the kind and generous gesture towards the people of Nagaland, who were badly affected by the incessant rain, flood and landslides.

In an appreciation letter addressed to the film actor, the governor said the contribution of Rs 1.25 crore towards the Nagaland Chief Minister’s Relief Fund was really encouraging. He expressed confidence that people would follow the good gesture and come forward to help Nagaland at this crucial hour. “We require help/ assistance of large hearted people of our country to rebuild the affected lives,” Acharya added.

Mmhonlumo appointed as BJP party chief whip

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): BJP Nagaland state unit president, Temjen Imna Along, has appointed Mmhonlumo Kikon, Advisor, as the chief whip of the BJP legislature party with effect from August 29, 2018, according to a circular issued

by Nagaland Legislative (Cont’d on p-7) Assembly secretariat.

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WEATHER FORECAST September 6

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Agartala An a.m. thunderstorm in spots 32 25

A stray p.m. thunderstorm

Aizawl

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Guwahati A p.m. thunderstorm in spots 34 25

An a.m. thunderstorm in spots 28 20

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KMC dumping site road to be repaired soon: KMC

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Kigwema to make itself a homestay model village

DIMAPUR: Kigwema vil- and enterprising women venlage leaders and trainees of dors selling items from local YouthNet’s Homestay train- fruits to household items to ing program went on a two- meat. day exposure trip to Shillong The next stop, Mawphlang and Mawlynnong, Meghalaya Sacred Forest, is not only vast coordinated by YouthNet and and rich in bio-diversity but sponsored by speaker of Na- has a noteworthy ancient hisgaland, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü. tory that is connected to the A team of 13 participants roots of the tribals. visited Shillong and MawlynYouthNet said the visit nong (adjudged Asia’s clean- on the second day to Mawlynest village in 2003). nong village- Asia’s cleanest A f t e r t h e H o m e s t ay village (2003), was an eyeTraining program at Kig- opener. Starting with only wema, the village leaders and one Homestay, YouthNet said all other stakeholders collec- Mawlynnong now has over tively recognized the tourism 20 home-stays to host tourpotential of the village and ists and a beautiful landscape decided to make Kigwema the with the view of Bangladesh model village of homestays in attracting tourists and making Nagaland. the village a worthy tourist Stating this in a press destination. release, YouthNet said that The participants of the the trip to Shillong, a home trip interacted with Hometo the tribals, included a visit stay owners at the village and to Bara-bazaar, one of the visited major tourist sites and One of the KMC dumper trucks stuck at the Dziiriizou dumping site. (NP). most bustling market-places. exchanged knowledge and Correspondent He said that the two time. He said that though The major take-away from learning about the village’s KMC approach roads to the KMC sanitary workers the marketplace was that the collective effort to maintain KOHIMA, SEP 5 (NPN): the dumping site were com- usually start their work by market is entirely run by locals cleanliness.

Administrator Kohima pletely off by the massive 3.30 or 4 a.m, the second Municipal Council (KMC), landslide at Perizie colony trip was difficult due to Kovi Meyase said that the and Lerie, and at present, heavy traffic jams in the KMC was in touch with L. vehicles were using the day.

Khel Kohima village to ini- alternate road near IG staOn the Lerie landfill, DIMAPUR: Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has contiate immediate emergency dium to go the Dziiriizou Meyase informed this cor- gratulated Abu Metha on being selected by the United States measures to repair the road dumping site. respondent that it may take Government to participate in a special exchange program on to the KMC dumping site He said the road con- several months to repair the subject “Regional Project for Asia Pacific, South & Central at Dziiriizou. Speaking dition to Dziiriizou dump- the landslide damaged ap- Asia” under the aegis of the International Visitor Leadership to this correspondent on ing site was very bad and proach road and KMC has Program (IVLP).

Wednesday, Meyase was slippery due to incessant also approached Nagaland Wishing him success, a press release from Raj Bhavan hopeful that the repair rains. It took two hours to State Disaster Manage- quoted the Governor as having said “I am sure your participawork should begin by next travel to and from the site ment Authority for imme- tion in this program will benefit our Country India in formulatweek. ing policies for the overall development of the Country”. but now it takes double the diate emergency relief.

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news in Brief PGC alumni emergency meeting: Phek Government College (PGC), alumni association has convened its emergency meet on September 7, 3 p.m. at PWD rest house Phek.

All concerned have been requested to attend the meeting.

KPE general meeting: Kohima Pangti Ekhung (KPE) has convened a general meeting on September 22, 10 am at LCS Building, near Ao Church main town Kohima. KPE chairman T.K Ngullie has informed all the members to attend the meeting without fail.

NSF 4th federal assembly: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) 4th federal assembly for the tenure 2017-2019 has been scheduled for September 8, 10 am at Tumuyon Khullen village, Senapati hosted by the Maram Students Union (MSU). All the federating units, sub-ordinate bodies, tribunals and senior leaders of NSF have been requested to attend the federal assembly without fail.

LCN informs: Liangmai Council Nagaland (LCN) has convened its general meeting-&election of new office bearers for the tenure 2018-to 2020 at Liangmai Baptist Phumling, Azailong town on September 15 at 10 am.

LCN has welcomed social workers, politicians and bureaucrats to the event. Village and town units of Liangmai Council Nagaland and subordinate Liangmai organizations have also been requested to send 10 delegates each for the meeting. Food and lodging will be provided for delegates arriving on September 14.

Lost & Found: Dimapur District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union (DDADU) has found a driving license belonging to one Khunpong Hakhum and an iPhone without a SIM card.

A press release by DDADU joint secretary, Renthungo Tsopoe has informed the rightful owners to claim the drivers’ license and iPhone by furnishing proper documents (cash memo for iPhone) on or before September 12, from 10 am to 3 pm at DDADU office near Hotel Saramati at Supermarket, Dimapur.

SUL celebrates Mungmung festival Christian RP and Healing Centre celebrates 15th anniversary Correspondent

John Tsulise Sangtam with members of Sangtam Union Longleng at the Mungmung festival celebrations on September 4.

DIMAPUR: Sangtam Union Longleng (SUL) on September 4 celebrated its 2nd Mungmung festival at the residence of Deputy Commissioner Longleng.

According to a DIPR report, the event was hosted

by DC Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam, who in his short speech dwelt on

the importance of the festival in bringing people together.

Menfolk of Sangtam community presented “Longmi Khi” while an ethnic fusion song was also presented by “the in-laws.”

GM DIC Longleng, Akhaba Sangtam, highlighted the significance of Mungmung.

The program was attended

by Phom Peoples’ Council, Phomla Hoichem, head of departments, Phom Students’ Conference, dobashis, chairman and head GBs of neighbouring villages, pastors from different churches, executive secretary of PBCA, public leaders and other well-wishers.

State BJP Morcha appoints CMA informs DIMAPUR: Nagaland state BJP Morcha women president(s) in consultation with the president and organisation secretary has appointed the beneficiaries following state Morcha office bearers to the various vacant posts with immediate effect: For ST Morcha, Imkongtula Longchar has been appointed as general secretary, Nokham Phom as vice president, James Akham M as vice president and Limatemsu Keor as secretary. Sunil Thakur was appointed as vice president for minority Morcha; N. Phang –e Phom as vice president for mahila morcha; while for Kishan morcha, Akum S Walling as vice president, Shihwang Konyak as vice president, Henato Awomi as secretary, Mhathung Shitio as secretary and T. Mirhu as general secretary.

This was stated in a press release by Nagaland state BJP Morcha general secretary, Kavili Achumi.

ENPO mourns Hamnyei

DIMAPUR: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organization (ENPO) has deeply mourned the sudden and untimely demise of Hamnyei Phom, former president of Phom Peoples’ Council (PPC) on September 4 in NEIGRIMS Hospital Shillong.

A condolence message by ENPO media cell said late Hamnyei Phom was an active and committed social worker at the grassroots for his tribe in particular and Eastern Nagaland in general. ENPO stated that he would be remembered for his endurance and selfless contribution towards the people of Eastern Nagaland, and also as a signatory to the statehood demand of ENPO (Frontier Nagaland).

The ENPO conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

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DIMAPUR: The Chakhesang Mother's Association (CMA), in compliance with the directive of the Women Resource Development Department, has asked all beneficiaries of the ‘Financial Assistance to Destitute Women’ under the jurisdiction of CMA to submit the following documents: 3 passport size photographs preferably colour, photocopy of Aadhar Card, photocopy of EPIC (voters' card), permanent residential certificate from concerned VCC/Ward Chairman and photocopy of NSCB Ltd bank account passbook, if any, to the CMA office on or before October 9 for verification and identification by the department.

A press statement by CMA general secretary Ruyizolu Rhakho further stated that any beneficiaries failing to comply with the directive shall be held responsible in the event of not receiving payments in the future.

The concerned pers o n s m ay c o n t a c t t h e CMA general secretary at 7005372715/8974309819.

KOHIMA, SEP 5 (NPN): Christian Revival Prayer and Healing Centre (CRP & HC) lower Kenuozou Kohima celebrated its 15th anniversary under the theme “inseparable love” (Romans 8:31-39) with pastor New Creation Church Siliguri West Bengal, Paul Gurung as the speaker on September 4 evening.

Pastor Gurung in his message based on the theme verse said “if God is with us no one can separate us.” He said once someone encounters the love of Christ, nothing could separate them from the love of God though they struggle through ups and downs in life. Citing his personal experiences, the pastor said God would open doors for everyone who finds Christ in their lives.

Challenging the congregation to accept Christ, Gurung said people were lost, desperate, without hope and frustrated without Christ. He also opined that if the Church and Prayer

Centres walked hand in hand, they would be able to do more for God’s ministry.

Gurung also shared his life testimony about how he struggled, being born in a non-Christian family and how he overcame those problems to serve in the ministry.

Founder CRP & HC Khuvili Swu, in her sharing on the journey of the prayer and healing centre, said that the centre was established through revelation, and by the unmerited grace of Jesus, it had reached thus far to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

The program was led

by Throng Saphur; the invocation prayer was said

by Visato Swu; praise and worship was led Omit Gurung pastor new creation church Sepfuzou Kohima; Obey Peshai read from the Bible for the gathering; welcome address delivered by chairman CRP & HC Kivigho Nekha; special songs were presented by Kenuozou Christian Youth Fellowship; SBCK Prayer Group Kohima and Poumai

Gandhiji’s NaiTalim released on Teachers’ Day

DIMAPUR: Marking the occasion of “Teacher’s Day”, a book titled “Experiential Learning – Gandhiji’s NaiTalim” was launched on September 5 simultaneously across 29 states of India and the NCR. A press release from Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE) Ravindra Reddy stated that this book contains basic principles of Gandhiji’s NaiTalim (notes and interpretations), along with the work and education curriculum for schools, D.Ed, B.Ed and fac-

ulty development programs for teachers.

Gandhiji’s NaiTalim or basic education is a holistic approach of developing body, mind and soul (hand, head and heart), by making a productive art, craft or community engagement activity as the centre of learning.

In Nagaland, it will impact around 3,49,696 students and 30,320 teachers in 2,799 primary schools as well as 90,417 students and 5,566 teachers in 736 secondary schools as part of the Abhiyan.

Nagaland to observe ‘World Physiotherapy Day’

DIMAPUR: Indian Association of Physiotherapist (IAP), Nagaland Branch in Association with Nagaland Physiotherapist Association (NPA) will be organising a “World Physiotherapy Day” program on September 8, 11 a.m. at Don Bosco Auditorium Dimapur. In a press release, NPA stated that the program would be graced by principal secretary, health & family welfare, I. Himato Zhimomi and Nagaland Post, Editor, Geoffrey Yaden as the special guest and special invitee respectively. The formal program will be followed by a general session. Therefore, the association has requested all registered and non-registered physiotherapists practicing/residing in Nagaland to attend the program. Any agenda to be discussed can be forwarded to the concerned NPA officials. For more information one has been asked to contact 9862459280 or 7005203398.

(Inset) Pastor Paul Gurung. A women’s group presenting a song during the anniversary. (NP)

Women Group; Loathe Varay prayed over the offerings; the anniversary blessing prayer was led Cheweu, prayer warrior CRP & HC. The anniversary feast was hosted by Kennedy Yeptho

family.

The program was attended by more than a hundred people including prayer centre staff, prayer warriors, colony people, well-wishers and others.

It may be mentioned that CRP &HC Lower Kenuozou Kohima has extended its ministry to Senapati town and Phuba village under Senapati district Manipur.

NPF asks NDPP to focus on governance

DIMAPUR: Accusing NDPP of being hell-bent on stealing media limelight on a daily basis through its press statements, NPF has asked the ruling party to focus on its job of governance.

In a rejoinder issued by its press bureau, the opposition party explained that it was constrained to issue the rejoinder following NDPP’s media statement published in the media on Wednesday. The party said it was crystal clear that the PDA government under Neiphiu Rio was utterly disillusioned with no priorities for economic development and hence venting of frustration through media.

According to NPF, the ruling coalition’s days were numbered with cracks emerging within alliance partners. And instead of going ballistic in a paper-war, it advised the PDA to use valuable energy on developmental

in the interest of the general public.

Referring to Rio’s speech at the 74th Khonoma Rupfüno anniversary at Khonoma village that the State’s development was hampered due to disunity among Nagas, NPF remarked that unity or disunity was related to the Naga political issue only and not to development. It asked the government to not absolve itself from taking blame for its failure on the developmental front.

The opposition party also accused the chief minister of failing to keep his promise made during the last budget session of Nagaland Legislative Assembly that road repairs in the State, particularly in the district headquarters, would be completed in 30, 60 and 100 days respectively.

Reacting to the NDPP’s challenge of coming clear on

TR Zeliang’s educational qualification, NPF claimed that the issue had already been settled by court, adding that the ruling party had been trying to resurrect the issue out of desperation, realising that Zeliang was chief minister-in-waiting.

Stating that the ruling party was raising the issue as it did not have any program for the people, NPF further asked NDPP to come clean on Rio’s BA Honours “fake” affidavit.

The opposition also termed the ruling party calling NPF “irrelevant” as “hilarious”. “In fact, PDA regime is progressing backward with instability and failed responsibility, while NPF is becoming more relevant as a very formidable force in the House of 60 members by playing a constructive role successfully and effectively,” the rejoinder asserted.

KLBC organizes Youth Literary Day

DIMAPUR: The Kohima Lotha Baptist Church (KLBC) youth department held its literary day on September 2 at main church, Lower PWD organized by associate youth director Limhathung Yanthan, youth evangelists and executives.

A press release from KLBC associate youth direc-

tor stated that, Benthunglo Ezung, associate women leader spoke on the topic “The Joy of Remembering” from Psalms 103:2. The participants from eight zones started with a spelling bee, extempore speech, Bible quiz and then a hymnal competition. The main goal of the program was to enrich

spiritual lives of the young people. Benediction was said

by Nyanchumi Kithan, Women Leader. Earlier, Rev. Sankiluma Kikon, pastor invoked the presence of God, benediction was delivered by Nyanchimi Kithan women leader and the program was compered by Liyani Kithan.

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Teachers’ Day reports from across Nagaland

Albert Ezung (ADC), R. Amongla Jamir (DDEO) with the teacher awardees of Dimapur. (NP)

DIMAPUR, Sep 5 (NPN): Teachers’ Day was celebrated on September 5 across the state with great fervour.

Following are the reports from various institutions, organizations and schools across the state.

Dimapur: The Dimapur District Common Teachers Day celebration was held on Wednesday, at Christian Higher Secondary School (CHSS) Dimapur Covenant Hall with ADC Dimapur, Albert Ezung, as the special guest.

Re m e m b e r i n g h i s teachers, the special guest in his speech paid tribute to, and appreciated all the teachers. “Parents give life to a child but it is also said that teachers give life a direction for a child as they grow”, he said. Ezung added that today other professions were considered more lucrative, more associated with authority and power, so few are motivated enough to consider teaching as a profession. He saluted all young teachers who had chosen to become teachers and encouraged them saying it would be more appropriate to take this profession as a calling.

He asserted that over the past 40 to 50 years, teaching had undergone many changes making it more complex. Teaching in the past was a one way communication where students were expected to learn and abide by whatever the teachers said. According to Ezung, the main purpose for that kind of teaching was to cover the syllabus and make sure that the students passed in the examinations.

But today, with the revolution of information and technology, students are loaded with information and knowledge and know many things, Ezung said.

The primary duty of the teachers is to organize this knowledge in a student and make them relevant for them, he added.

Apart from encouraging the teachers, Ezung wished that the many issues that were confronting the teaching community would be resolved in a civilized and dignified way, since teachers have given so much for the society.

At the programme, Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Singrijan principal P Aienla Longkumer spoke about the significance of the day; and a speech on behalf of the awardees was delivered by Government High School (GHS) Piphema senior G/T, Tomy Sebastian.

The program highlights included the opening song by GHSS Purana Bazar, bamboo dance by Cornerstone Higher Sec. School, action song by St. Mary Hr. Sec School Padumpukhuri, ten thousands reasons choreography by St. Stephen Hr. Sec School, a special presentation by Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec school and GHS Thahekhu which was followed by closing song by GHSS Chumukedima.

Altogether, nine private school teachers and 13 government teachers were given the district award 2018 by the chief guest. (Staff Reporter) Kiphire: Kiphire celebrated Teachers’ day at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall Kiphire with SDO(C) Hq. Longtiba Sangtam as the K Y M C

chief guest. The program was organized by Education department Kiphire.

The chief guest, while appreciating the role of teachers in moulding the students, said that teachers were the role model of the Nation. Longtiba further added that the role of teachers’ was to not only teach but guide students in the right life direction.

Expressing disappointment at the government school results, Longtiba appealed to the teachers to exert added efforts to present better results. Assistant district education officer Kiphire, Kilangsangla Aonok delivered the welcome address while a vote of thanks was pronounced by president, ANGPTA Kiphire Unit Lisecho Sangtam.

The prelude was presented by Children’s Paradise School Kiphire; Holy Cross School presented a special song; and Agape School and Govt. Gr. Secondary School Kiphire entertained the audience.

DEO Kiphire initiated the felicitation of the teachers.

(Correspondent) Mokokchung: The 57th Teachers’ Day Celebration was held at the Town Hall Mokokchung organized by the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM). The celebration was also attended by Tongpang Ozukum, minister PWD Nagaland as the speaker. Speaking at the program, the minister said, the Teachers’ Day celebrations were not an obligation or a compulsion, but should be considered as bounden duty for the Nation as a whole to give the highest respect and honour to the teachers who are considered the ‘Nation Builders’.

He conveyed heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers for giving impeccable contribution in the field of education and also making a positive impact in the lives of the young minds.

“Teaching is indeed a noble and sacred profession which we must uphold in high esteem”, he said adding that students look up to teachers as role models, therefore what they say and do will impact the students be it in a negative or positive way. The Minister further cautioned that many consider teaching profession as a last resort for employment. This understanding and perception, according to him, is a dangerous assumption.

He also called upon all the teachers to take this profession seriously in order to build a better and brighter future.

He concluded his speech with a quote “To Teach is to Touch a Life forever”.

Earlier in the program, a sport speech was delivered by district education officer Mokokchung while Teachers Awards were given by the DEO, Ao Senden Literature Board and Education Forum of Mokokchung.

CURE Foundation school, Jubilee Memorial School Town HSS and Hill View HSS gave a special presentation. Shilula Imchen, associate pastor women, MTBA offered a special prayer for the teachers. (Correspondent) Wokha: Eight teachers were honoured with the prestigious District Level Teachers’ Award at a

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Kiphire Education deptt officials and district awardees. (NP)

Teacher Awardees, the guest speaker and others after the program in Mokokchung. (NP)

Wokha Awardees, the special invitee and Wokha district Education Deptt officials. (NP)

Kumar Ramnikant (ADC), education department officials and awardee teachers in Mon. (NP)

grand function organized by Wokha District Education Department to celebrate the 57th Teachers’ Day at Tiyi Hall, Wokha on Wednesday.

Eight teachers were recognized with the district awards on the occasion.

Mhonbeni N. Kikon, a Standard VIII student of GMS Sector A, presented an ode to teachers.

She ended her speech by appealing to the teachers “We know that some of us may sometimes be a little difficult to handle, and that sometimes you may get frustrated in trying so hard to teach us the right things.

But... please don’t give up on any one of us.”

EAC Wokha Tumben P. Tsanglao, who was the special invitee for the celebration, urged the teachers to continue giving their special attention, maintaining their patience, and keep nurturing and encouraging their students. He summed up his speech with a quote from Maria Montessori: “The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’”

Senior principal GHSS Wokha Y. Vungthungo, spoke about the origins and significance of Teachers’ Day. Wokha town Baptist church associate pastor Zurenthung Humtsoe said the invocation; ADEO Wokha Zubeno Lotha delivered a welcome address; students of GMS Sector C, Wokha town presented a song; RMSA district coordinator Z. Rhondeno Kikon initiated the presentation of awards to teacher awardees as well as teachers present on the occasion; and senior SDEO Wokha N. Janbeni Kikon proposed the vote of thanks. This was followed by light refreshments for all students, teachers and department officials who attended the celebration.

(Correspondent) Mon: Along with the rest of the country, Mon District Teachers’ Day was celebrated at Council Hall Mon. Kumar Ramnikant, ADC, Mon who was the special guest on the occasion, saluted the teachers and said “we humble ourselves and congratulate all the teachers.”

According to Ramnikant, teachers also shoulder the responsibility of nation building, as they play an important role in shaping the students and inculcating in them social and cultural values and also make them responsible social beings.

Stating that teaching was a noble profession and at the same time the toughest job, which requires one to leave behind one’s well being and serve others, he urged the teachers to be sincere and honest in their profession.

Zeliangrong Heraka School and Baptist High School.

Literary competition and prize distribution were the highlights of the program.

(DIPR) Pughoboto: Pughoboto sub-division celebrated the 56th Teacher’s day with ADC Pughoboto, Phuleshe K. Yepthomi at the Town Hall.

During the celebration, Phuleshe said teachers were the builders of the nation and urged the teachers to take more responsibility to mold and shape the students for a better future generation. He added that laziness and insincerity were bad examples for students, he therefore urged the teachers to be sincere and show the right path.

Phuleshe asked the students to listen to their teachers and honour them.

He told the students that September 5 was not the only day to show respect to teachers but they should continue to do so every day.

Honouring the teachers, Class 10 student from GHS Pughoboto, Toli H read out a salutation to the teachers. Mission School Pughoboto students displayed a choreographed performance and New Foundation School presented a special song.

PTBC pastor, Akhato L invoked God’s blessing and the function was chaired

by SIS, Levi Sema. Vote of thanks was pronounced

by SDEO Pughoboto V. Yeshito Swu. (DIPR) MGM College Dimapur: MGM College Dimapur celebrated Teachers Day on September 5, under the initiative of Arts Club.

A press release from MGM College media cell stated that students of third semester and first semester organized variety of programmes to commemorate the day.

MGMHSS: MGM Higher Secondary School (HSS) Dimapur celebrated Teachers Day with a variety of cultural items presented by nursery to higher secondary students. Among the items presented, Abid Hussian of Class 12 (Commerce) made a running portrait of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and mesmerized the gathering.

R. Zayao Lotha, district education officer, Mon also urged the teachers to introspect on their lives as a teacher and work harder for the cause of education in

Zunheboto: Along with the rest of the state, Zunheboto district celebrated the 57th Teachers Day at Town hall Zunheboto along with ADC Zunheboto, Vek-

Nagaland teacher receives National Teachers’ Award

Peren Government Higher Secondary School senior graduate teacher, Murugan, (mathematics and science teacher for middle and secondary levels) was among 45 teachers who received the National Teachers’ Award 2017, from Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Upendra Kushwaha and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. general and for the future of the children particular.

He also extended his greetings to the entire teaching community of the district and thanked them for their hard work and dedication in shaping the careers of students.

Thirteen teachers were awarded District level Teachers Award under Mon district for the year 2018 on the occasion T h e aw a r d s w e r e handed over by the ADC. Bumang Phaiba, president KSU also spoke a word of encouragement during the occasion. Kaipha Konyak, pastor Hindi Baptist Church, Mon led a prayer for the teachers. Nyamjo Konyak, pastoress KBCM and Rev. Fr. Sam, Catholic Church Mon, offered the invocation and benediction respectively.

The program was organised by DEO & SDEO Mon, Aboi and Tobu which all the teachers from Mon Hq both government and private schools, along with 20 students each, attended.

(Correspondent) Tuensang: Tuensang District celebrated Teachers’ Day at GHSS Auditorium, Tuensang with Rev. Achu Chang ES, CBLT as the resource person. Speaking on the occasion, he congratulated the District Teachers Awardees for their commitment to the students. He added that the teachers are remembered in many ways, as friends and mentors or selfish and biased.

During the program, the invocation prayer was pronounced by pastor Tenyimi Baptist Church Tuensang, Sentilo Seb; welcome address was delivered

by SDEO Tuensang, Sr. Dominic; Trinity Academic School presented “Tribute to Teacher”; St. John School Tuensang felicitated the teachers; a special number was presented by Mt. Carmel School; a speech on behalf of the awardees was delivered by Head Master, Loyem Memorial School, Debashish Deb; Wela Foundation School gave a special presentation and vote of thanks was said by AEO Tuensang, Chubasashi.

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All together 15 teachers were awarded the District Teachers’ Award.

The program was chaired

by Chichano Ngullie, VP GHSS Zunheboto; invocation was said by Ss’ Mary Chrisaston, HM St. Anthony; welcome address was given by S. Khutovi Sema, senior SDEO Zunheboto; Immanuel Higher Secondary School Zunheboto presented a welcome song; a speech on behalf of the students was delivered by Cornerstone Higher Secondary School and Sovishe Memorial GHS Zunheboto; ode to teachers by GHSS Zunheboto; short speech

by Yevito Sema, principal DIET Zunheboto; special prayer for teachers by Rev. Dr. S. Yevito Sumi, Sr Pastor SBCZ; special appearances by Sunbeam School, Bethany School and Sacred Heart School Zunheboto; vote of thanks was delivered

by Emilo Patton, principal GHSS Zunheboto and benediction was pronounced by Vechulo L. Doulo pastor Tenyimia Baptist Church.

(DIPR) Tening: Teachers’ Day was celebrated in Tening under the district of Peren, organized by Tening Students Union (TSU) (N) with the theme “Freedom in Teaching, Empowering Teachers” with a 36th Assam Rifles A Coy official as the special guest at Government High School’s Auditorium.

The AR official said teachers were next to mothers. Teachers were friends, guides and philosophers of life, he said. Education is the key to changing and transforming society -- from misery to happiness and knowledge for power. The officer promised that if he was invited, he would help students and candidates prepare for NPSC and UPSC examinations.

Earlier God’s blessing was invoked by K. Lailubo, pastor of Tening Village Baptist Church. Words of greeting were delivered by Ngauphutlakbo Nrak, president of TSU (N); the comperes were Wikamlu and Dausan. Special numbers were presented by Govt.

High School, SFS School,

Pike Central School: Pike Central School, Sematilla Dimapur celebrated Teachers’ Day with excitement and enthusiasm on September 5.The program started with an invocation.

Students of class 9 presented a welcome song; the school headmaster delivered the vote of thanks and a short speech.

DIET Dimapur: Teacher trainees of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Dimapur observed Teachers Day at the institute. Vice principal of DIET Dimapur, Rolland Ao, exhorted the gathering about the role of teachers in the progress and development of society. He said that doctors treat the physical ailments of a person whereas a teacher nourishes young minds with knowledge and also treat the mental ailment of society.

DMHSS: Dimapur Mission Higher Secondary School (DMHSS) celebrated Teachers’ Day at Town Fellowship (DABA).

The program started with an invocation by Kihoto of Class 12 and a speech by the school leader Kinoto, followed by a welcome song and a group song from the senior students.

School governing board

member, Dr. Jamedi Longkumer, presented teacher of the year award and also exhorted the students and teachers.

KSU: Khar Students’ Union (KSU) organized teacher’s day celebration under the theme, “a good teacher can change everything” at KSU library hall on September 5.

NIIT Dimapur: NIIT Dimapur centre organized a teachers’ day celebration as a mark of respect for the faculty members. Ajay Sethi, director, NIIT Dimapur expressed his gratitude to all the faculty members for their continued sacrifices.

He said that professional development of the youth of Nagaland was the core motto of the NIIT faculty.

Earlier, Imlimongla Jamir was the chairperson while Bokatoli Kinimi, academic counselor, invoked blessings of the almighty Lord.

GHSS Jalukie: Along with the rest of the country, Government Higher Secondary School, Jalukie, under Peren district celebrated Teachers’ Day on September 5. Dances, songs, duet and short speeches were presented by the students. Paudelong and Asha Gurung compered the program. (DIPR)

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Indian Army personnel carry out a search operation in the Brahmaputra river at Aswalakanta in Kamrup district of Assam, Wednesday. (PTI)

GUWAHATI, Sep 5 (PTI): Three persons drowned and at least 11 others are missing after an overloaded motorised country boat capsized in the Brahmaputra river near here after hitting a rock on Wednesday, officials said. Ten passengers have been rescued, while 12 others managed to swim to safety, Kamrup Deputy Commissioner Kamal Kumar Baishya said.

The boat with 36 passengers was on its way to north Guwahati in Kamrup district across the river from Fancy Bazar ferry ghat here when its engine developed a technical snag around 2 pm and hit a rock near the bank of Ashwaklanta Temple, he said. The boat was carrying 18 motorcycles illegally and only 22 passengers on board had valid tickets,

NRC: SC defers process of receiving claims New D elhi , S ep 5 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the process of receiving claims and objections for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam for the second time in recent weeks.

Over 40 lakh people in Assam were left out of the final draft NRC list which was published on July 30.

A bench of justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman perused the report of NRC coordinator Pratik Hajela in which he said that 10 out of 15 documents provided in list A can be relied upon by a claimant for staking claim in the state’s list of citizens.

The bench asked Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, and other stakeholders to file their response on the report of Hajela in two weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on September 19.

Earlier on August 28, the apex court had said that it could consider a reverification of 10 per cent of the people who were recently included in Assam’s draft NRC, an exercise that could be carried out by an independent team.

The top cour t had termed the issue as “human problem with great magnitude” and had asked the state NRC coordinator to submit a report in a sealed cover on the ramification of allowing the claimants to file new sets of legacy documents.

Baishya, who is supervising the rescue operations at the site, said.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been pressed into service and the body of two persons, including a girl student of Cotton State University was fished out, he said. One girl student of the university died on way to the hospital after being rescued, while four others of the institute who were also in the boat are missing, the deputy commissioner said. The SDRF and NDRF personnel rescued ten passengers of the boat who had managed to cling to posts of a water supply project being constructed on the river and 12 others swam to safety, he said.

Correspondent

IMPHAL/DIMAPUR, Sep 5: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh Wednesday said that security forces have launched an operation to arrest the culprits involved for assaulting a team of students and artists at Nungba Bazar by suspected NSCN (I-M) cadres. The chief minister said that government will not remain a mute spectator when anybody indulges in anti-social activities or takes law into their own hands.

He said that the government has taken seriously on the reports of abduction and threatening in Tamenglong and Noney districts allegedly by armed groups.

It may be recalled that the incident took place near Nungba in Tamenglong district of Manipur along the NH-37 when some members of the students’ union and singers were returning to Imphal after attending a function in Assam on September 3 night.

NSCN (I-M) clarifies

NSCN (I-M) through its MIP has said that it was compelled to issue clarification over the “unfounded malicious” allegation made by the Meitei student bodies (AMSU and AAMSU) with regard to the alleged assault meted out to them by some

Manipur govt honours teachers

Manipur cheif minister N Biren Singh presenting state teachers’ award 2018 to a teacher on Teachers’ Day on Wednesday. (NP) Correspondent

IMPHAL, Sep 5: On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Manipur education department Wednesday conferred state teachers’ awards to ten outstanding teachers.

The award carrying a shawl, a citation and cash prize of Rs 10,000 each was presented to the selected teachers at the state level Teachers’ Day function held at the auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in Imphal on Wednesday.

State chief minister N Biren Singh and education minister Th Radheshyam presented the awards to teachers of the government schools. On the occasion, chief minister also announced that the model

Assam mishap: 5 bodies found Dikhowmukh (Assam), Sep 5 (PTI): Five days after the vehicle carrying five persons plunged into a river in Assam’s Sivasagar district, rescuers found it Wednesday with the help of a 20 kg magnet, officials said here. Decomposed bodies of five members of a family were also found inside the four wheeler which was recovered around 300 metre away from the accident site at Dinchial village.

The five have been missing after their vehicle plunged into the Dikhow river after breaking a dyke Saturday evening. Divers of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Army and Navy have been searching for the

According to the passengers rescued, there were more than 40 people in the boat, including women and children. The rescue operations have been suspended for the night due to low visibility and will resume tomorrow morning, officials said.

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has instituted a high-level inquiry into the capsize and it will be headed by Additional Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah. The district administration has opened helplines with numbers-0361-2733052 and 03612684407-- for information regarding the capsize. The Inland Water Transport has temporarily suspended plying of country boats on the Brahmaputra, officials added.

Culprits involved in Nungba incident will be booked: Biren

vehicle. The 20 kg magnet brought from neighbouring Dibrugarh district got stuck to the bumper of the car and SDRF diver Pranjal Doley found a tyre near it, SDRF search team leader Jiten Doley told reporters.

“He then tied a rope to it and came up to inform the team members that the car has been found,” the SDRF leader said. It took around two hours to lift the vehicle from the bed of the river to its bank and five decomposed bodies were found inside it, he said. The victims were identified as Guwahati based businessman Haren Bora (52), his wife Phunu Bora (45), daughters Simpi Bora (22) and Munmi Bora (18), and mother Ponou Bora (86).

residential schools will be set up in seven selected districts.

Singh further said that the first session of Dhanamanjuri University would begin from this year.

Dhanamanjuri (DM) University is a cluster university comprising five institutions- DM College of Science, DM College of Arts, DM College of Commerce, LMS Law College and GP Women’s College, which occupy common, adjoining or neighbouring physical spaces.

He also informed that many school drop-out children had been re-admitted under state government’s Lairik Tamhansi (Lets Learn) scheme. A total of 752 children had been readmitted in class I to VIII and another 876 children in class IX to XII under the scheme so far, he claimed.

Text books were being provided to these re-admitted students as well as students from poor family background free of cost under the scheme, he added.

Stating that it was essential to provide lodging/ quarter facilities for teachers and government employees who are deputed in hill districts, Singh said that transit accommodations for teachers/government employees would be constructed at 21 identified places in hill districts.

State education minister Th Radheshyam said that the main architects of the society are teachers, and they should be the catalyst of a positive change. The minister observed that teachers’ role had become so complex these days due to the fast changing scenario of technological advancement.

unknown miscreants who claimed to be members of NSCN at Nungba Bazaar, Tamenglong district on September 3.

MIP said that no NSCN officials were involved in the alleged harassment meted out to the Imphal valleybased students’ union leaders and artistes.

NSCN (I-M) said such an act of harassment and disturbances to travellers in Naga territory must be condemned by all and for which GPRN with all seriousness will pursue to contain such anti-social elements. Further, MIP advised not to hurl allegations at the NSCN on the grounds of mere speculation and suspicion.

Instead, MIP said that everyone must be watchful of various elements, who want to create problem and trying to tarnish the reputation of the NSCN. Meanwhile, MIP said that on September 5, two miscreants were arrested for extorting at Nungba in the name of the NSCN. During interrogation, they confessed to have looted around 20 trucks, raising suspicion of their involvement in the unfortunate incident of Nungba bazaar.

Therefore, MIP said that GPRN has nothing to do with the incident which occurred on September 3.

Tripura was drugsupply hub during Left rule: CM A gartala , S ep 5 (IANS): Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Wednesday that Tripura was a “hub of drug supplies” to other states during the previous Left Front government’s rule.

“Due to inactive governance... Tripura had become an area prone to illicit drugs and a hub of drugs supply to Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and other states,” the Chief Minister said at a function held here on Teachers Day. He said that abuse of illicit drugs in Tripura had spoiled the future of a large number of youths, especially students.

On the other hand, Deb said, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against illicit drugs after coming to power in March.

“Law-enforcing agencies have maximised their efforts to make Tripura a drugs-free state, as intended by the BJP government,” Deb said, adding that Tripura will become an “educational hub” in the future.

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I, Shri. N. VINOKA YEPTHOMI, S/o. K.C. Nihoshe, resident of Chekiye Village, Dimapur : Nagaland, do hereby solemnly affirm on oath as follows:1. That I am bonafide and law abiding citizen of India.

2. That my land Patta No. 57 (AK), Dag No. 2/60, Mouza No. 3, situated at Chekiye Village, Dimapur : Nagaland was Burned along with other official documents while my house was completely burned on 20th August 2017.

3. That this affidavit is declared for the purpose of obtaining duplicate Jamabandi from the competent authority.

4. The contents in para 1-3 are true and correct to my knowledge and belief.

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GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA, NAGALAND

No. Judl-47/2017-18/ /

Dated,Wokha the 31st Aug 2018

NOTICE

Whereas Smti. Phanchano Elly, wife of Late Shri. Thungchibemo Lotha a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits pertaining to PPO No. PEN/COM-27721/NL/S/26182 and to draw SBI AC No. 30591157034in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri.

Thungchibemo Lotha, who expired on 24/07/2018.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cutoff date and Succession Certificate shall be issued.

K. Mhathung Tsanglao Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-167

Shillong, Sep 5 (PTI): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who was sworn in as a member of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Wednesday, launched the e-office of the state government at his office chamber.

The objective of the e-office is to usher in more efficient, effective and transparent inter-government and intra-government transactions as movement of files will be digital.

“It (e-office) will allow us to clear the files and issue necessary order and instructions on the go, which will transform the day-to-day function of the office in an efficient manner,” the chief minister said.

Tracking of files would also be easy and records of all documents can be kept online for reference and accessibility, he said. “I am very happy that the process will also be environment friendly as movement of files will be digital and will reduce the use of paper in the office,” he said.

Dear baby Rishi, Happy birthday to our loving son, may God bless you abundantly and grow up to be a God fearing man one day. Your innocent life and joyous face give indescribable happiness to your parents and family members. May almighty God grant you to see many many more birthdays.

With lots of love from Oja, Oba, Oko, Atu, Didi & I’myang.

Baby Rishilong, Every time you smile, we forgets our worries. You amazes us with new things everyday and gave our life a meaning. We love you soooooooo much.

Happy Birthday.!

From: Ayi, Tiaba, Sentila Mary Gurung, Sister, we hope you always stay blessed, for you have blessed the lives of so many people in this world. Many Many Happy returns of the Day. May God Bless You. Have A BLESSED DAY…!!!

With Love- Kathine, Esther & Little Dorea.

Conrad Sangma takes oath as MLA Correspondent

Shillong, Sep 5: Chief Minister and National People’s Par ty (NPP) leader, Conrad Sangma on Wednesday took oath as member of Meghalaya Assembly after being elected from South Tura constituency on August 27. The NPP Supremo resigned as the Member of Parliament from Tura parliamentary seat on Tuesday.

Assembly Speaker, Donkupar Roy administered the oath of office and secrecy to Conrad at his chamber at Khyndai Lad here in the presence of cabinet ministers and members of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance coalition government.

The by-election in South Tura was necessitated after Agatha Sangma resigned to pave the way for her brother Conrad to contest in order to retain the post of Chief Minister.

Sangma, the youngest son of former Lok Speaker late Purno A. Sangma, defeated Charlotte W. Momin of the Congress by 8,421 votes in a fourcornered contest.

Conrad, who was sworn as the 12th Chief Minister of Meghalaya on March 6, was a nonelected member of the 60- member Assembly.

Conrad assumed the top post of Meghalaya, which his father had held for a short period, af-

Conrad Sangma ter the regional United Democratic Party (UDP), People’s Democratic Party and the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) decided to support the NPP in forming the government on the condition that Sangma would be the Chief Minister.

No reduction in M’laya VAT on petrol

M e g h a l aya C h i e f Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday hinted that there would be no reduction in Meghalaya Value Added Tax as far as petrol is concern despite fuel hike hit the record high.

“We are a state VAT and can be adjusted but I can tell you that we are much lesser compared to neighbouring states. … , I cannot comment anything on that issue right now but all I can say that is our rate much much lesser compared to neigbouring states,” he told journalists.

Moreover, Sangma

revealed that the state government is under a lot of financial pressure it may not be advisable at this point to look into or decide on that aspect.

Sangma said that he will be meeting with the major revenue generating departments – taxation, excise, mining, forest, transport – will sit for the next two days to discuss the revenue aspect of the state and the possibility of how to generate more revenue.

The Chief Minister said that the fuel price has now been linked to the market so now there is no subsidy being given by the Government of India and the fact it is linked to the market. “ We a r e o p e n t o fluctuation in the global market and that is reason why we see fluctuation everyday and the price is based on the market rate at the national and international global level,” Sangma said.

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

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/912

NOTICE

Dated Pfro, the 29th Aug. 2018

Whereas Smti. SOHEZULU, W/o Lt. CHORAYI of PHUSACHODU Village under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. CHORAYI, Pensioner of Phusachodu Village under Phek : Nagaland, who expired on 25-05-2018.

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-2553

Regd. No. 438/2018

Meghalaya CM launches e-office

AFFIDAVIT DECLARATION

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

(Correction of Error name)

Regd. No. 475/18

Dated. 05/09/2018

No. Jud-4/SC/2014/918

By Notary, Govt. of Nagaland Affidavit, UID No. 14141068 ISNP (GD) Pyiloki Lotha 61 st BN SSB Bhairabkunda (Assam) have changed and declared my wife's name from Marry Lotha to Etongbeni Lotha by Lotha and mother language. This affidavit is made to declare that Smti. Marry Lotha and Smti. Etongbeni Lotha is the name of same lady. Hence forth my wife's name shall be known as Etongbeni Lotha for all office correspondences.

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3 dead, 11 missing after boat capsizes in Brahmaputra

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Deponent

NOTARY

AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 711/2018 Dt. 24/04/2018 I, Shri/Smti Robert Tachu alias L. Rakhu, S/o Shri Theyiekielie Tachu residing at Rusoma Village, Kohima, District Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows :1. That I am a bona fide citizen of India by birth.

2. That in some of my important documents my name has been recorded as Robert Tachu and in some of my other important documents as L. Rakhu hence, the above stated name Robert Tachu and L. Rakhu represents the same person having single entity i.e myself.

3. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declares that my official name is Robert Tachu and the same will be used for all official and references.

4. That the above statements made are true to the best of my knowledge and no materials facts has been concealed herein and I singed this affidavit before the competent authority on 24th April 2018.

Deponent Solemnly sworn before me by the deponent above mentioned name on this day 24th April 2018 at Kohima, Nagaland.

Notary Public K-2591

PFUTSERO : NAGALAND Dated Pfro, the 30th Nov. 2018

NOTICE Whereas Smti. Neipeteü Lasushe, W/o Lt. Kewel Chakhesang, Constable, Police Department, P.S. Pfutsero under Phek District has applied for issue of Succession Certificate under the Indian Succession Act 1925 to draw the service benefits, family pension, bank A/c etc. belonging to Lt. Kewelo Chakhesang of PWD, Colony, Pfutsero, Phek : Nagaland. Who expired on 19-07-2018.

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-2585

NOTICE INVITATING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925).

In the Court of Shri ALBERT EZUNG Additonal Deputy Commissioner Dimapur District, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant Succession Certificate for the estate of Late WOMOMO LOTHA Deseased, has been filed

by Smti RENPONSALI LOTHA relation WIFE R/o PURANA BAZAR 'B' VILLAGE to draw his/her Family Pension, Bank Acct, Landed Property etc, who expired on 12/8/2018. Covered by Patta No.-744, Dag No.-126/1193, measuring an area 00-01-18 Block No. - Purana Bazar (AK).

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire may appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 06/10/18.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 5th day of 9/18.

DP-6678

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur :Nagaland

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Educate in mother tongue: Naidu

New Delhi, Sept 5 (PTI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday made a strong pitch for imparting school education in mother tongue throughout the country.

He also said history books should have chapters on local personalities and eminent Indians who have made the country proud through their deeds.

The Vice President, who gave away national awards to 45 teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day, said students should have a strong attachment to their motherland and develop a feeling of “Indianness” rather than “ape” the west.

While technology has made rapid inroads into the education sector, he said it cannot replace the teacher who only can mould the students into good citizens.

He said children who see Google should also apply their mind, adding “Google can never replace guru”. “I would like to advice the government, not only the central government but the state government as well that eduction must basically be in the mother tongue” he said here.

Naidu, however, made it clear that he was not against English medium schools while he sought to dispel the impression that only students passing out from these schools can suc-

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu felicitates a teacher at the Shikshak Diwas 2018 (Teacher’s Day) function in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State Upendra Kushwaha are also seen. (PTI)

ceed in life.

He gave examples of himself, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some chief ministers who rose from humble background to occupy constitutional posts.

Talking about historical figures and social reformers such as Mahatma Phule, Narayana Guru, M Visvesvaraya and Kabir, the Vice President said history lessons should focus on them and not British rulers who “looted” the nation and “our mind”. He also slammed those opposing the inclusion of local history in textbooks.

Naidu suggested the teachers keep upgrading their professional compe-

tence and raise the standard of education, as he expressed concern over deteriorating standards of learning outcome in schools.

Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javedkar listed various initiatives launched by his ministry under the ambitious ‘Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan’ to impart quality education.

The initiatives include upgradation of Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas from class VIII to class XII and giving annual grants to 15 lakh government schools for library and sports facilities.

The selection of the teachers for the national awards was conducted un-

der a revised guideline this year, says a statement.

The number of awardees was brought down to just 45 from about 300 awardees.

Majority of the teachers awarded today used IT application in making learning interesting for students, it said, adding some of them even developed learningbased apps.

The nominated teachers had given a presentation last month before an independent jury comprising a senior educationist.

This ensured that all of them were given an opportunity to place before the jury their contribution and the work done by them, the statement said.

Year after Gauri killing, SIT says case in final stage of inquiry

PCI chief pitches ‘social security’ for journalists

Bengaluru, Sep 5 (PTI): Activist-journalist Gauri Lankesh’s murder case is in the final stage of investigation and a chargesheet will be filed in two months, a senior SIT official probing the killing said Wednesday.

The Special Investigation Team, under the leadership of Additional Commissioner of Police (West) B K Singh, has arrested 12 people in connection with the killing of Lankesh, known for her strong anti-Hindutva stand, on September 5 last year.

Some of the people arrested in the case are allegedly linked to Sanatan Sanstha and its allied outfit Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.

“The case is in final stage of investigation. We will file a chargesheet in the case in two months,” Investigating Officer M N

New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI): Flagging the issue of job uncertainties in the media sector, Press Council of India (PCI) Chairman Justice C K Prasad on Wednesday pitched for providing “social security” to journalists, saying they cannot work properly without it.

He was addressing a gathering at a function held at the IIMC campus here to kick-off of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

“A word that is quite used in the field of journalism, it is called pink slip.

Any person, be it editor or reporter, who goes to office, would not know, if he or she is going to continue tomorrow at work,” Prasad said.

The rights of journalists are also important, he said.

Actor Prakash Raj with Kavita Lankesh, sister of slain journalist Gauri Lankesh during ‘Gauri Day’, to commemorate one-year since assassination. (PTI)

Anucheth said.

The Gauri Memorial Trust and her supporters organised a series of events here to mark the first anniversary of her death.

The Gauri Balaga and Gauri Lankesh Memorial Trust submitted a joint six-point memorandum to Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala. The memo-

SC likely to pass verdict on validity of Section 377 today New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS): The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalises homosexuality.

The five-judge constitution bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Indu Malhotra had reserved the verdict on July 17 on the conclusion of arguments.

The verdict assumes significance as in the earlier round of litigation in 2013 the Supreme Court had reversed the Delhi High Court ruling decriminalising homosexuality or same sex relationship, The tone and tenor of the hearing of the matter on July 17 - the day the verdict was reserved - saw the court telling that it was duty bound to strike down a law that is in conflict with the fundamental rights and not to leave it to majoritarian government to address it.

“It is our duty to strike a law the moment we find

a law in conflict with fundamental rights. We don’t leave it to the majoritarian government, which may or may or act” given the exigencies of its vote bank politics, the constitution bench had said.

“The moment we are convinced that a law is violative of the fundamental rights we will strike it down and not relegate it to legislature,” the court had said.

The hearing saw the Constitution bench disagreeing with some of the respondents telling it that decriminalizing the same sex relationship amongst the LGBT community would have a cascading effect on other statutes including the personnel laws and the spread of dreaded diseases like HIV and AIDS. Unimpressed by the submission, Justice Nariman had said that there would be “no cascading effect” as all such references in other statutes will get deleted.

Justice Chandrachud rejecting the contention had said that the cause of the sexually transmitted diseases was not sexual intercourse but unprotected sex.

randum demanded that Sanatan Sanstha and its affiliates be declared “terror organisations.”

Earlier, a large number of activists led by Lankesh’s sister Kavitha and playwright Girish Karnad staged a march to Raj Bhavan to mark the journalist-activist’s first death anniversary.

No.NEC/IPR/527/2018

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Blue Whale game suspected in youth suicide C u dda lo r e ( T N ) , Sept 5 (PTI): A 22-year old engineer has allegedly committed suicide near Panrutti in the district with the Blue Whale Challenge game suspected to be behind his death, police said Wednesday.

Seshadri ended his life by hanging himself at his house Tuesday night when his family members were away, they said.

Police said they seized various books on ghosts and a mobile phone using which he had played the game.

Police said they suspect that the man, an employee of a private factory at Mettukuppam in neighbouring Puducherry, could have committed suicide under the influence of the game. Further investigations were on, they added.

The online game demands players to complete tasks given by an anonymous controller over 50 days with the final challenge to commit suicide.

The game allegedly led to a spate of suicides in India and other countries last year.

However, the government informed Lok Sabha in January this year that there was no evidence of anyone committing suicide due to the Blue Whale challenge game.

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Kolkata bridge collapse: 2 dead Kolkata, Sep 5 (PTI): One body was recovered from the debris of the collapsed Majerhat bridge in south Kolkata on Wednesday, taking the toll in the incident to two.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who visited the site after returning from Darjeeling, told reporters that two persons were missing and one body was recovered from the debris.

Police said the body recovered might be of one of the missing persons.

Operations to locate those who might still be trapped in the debris were stepped up. Police and NDRF personnel continued their rescue work at the accident site with cranes, earthmovers and drilling machines. “It may take another two days to cut through the concrete slabs.

The people engaged in the work are trying hard to cut them,” said Meeraj Khalid, DC South, Kolkata Police.

“It is God’s g race that many people were not killed,” Banerjee said, adding a committee headed by Chief Secretary Malay De will investigate the cause of the collapse.

One person, identified as Soumen Bag, was killed when a part of the 50-yearold bridge on the arterial Diamond Harbour Road caved in on Tuesday evening trapping several people and crushing many vehicles.

Banerjee said the police and administration have

NDRF, DGM and fire personnel during the rescue operations after the collapse of Majerhat bridge, in Kolkata, Wednesday. (PTI)

done well in carrying out the rescue work and an emergency meeting has been convened on Thursday to take stock of the situation.

She said papers of old bridges were not available. “Still we are trying to conduct regular survey of those bridges with available technical experts,” she said, adding work by Metro Railways in the area during the past nine years had caused vibration and resulted in many problems there.

The area near the site had been dug up for a Metro Rail project and construction material is strewn all over the place. Opposition parties in the state have alleged that the Trinamool Congress government’s “callousness” towards the repair of old bridges was the main reason behind the collapse.

Banerjee sought cooperation of the people in the area and said that they

might face hardships due to collapse of the bridge.

Those who did good work during the rescue operations would be rewarded, she added. The bridge in Alipore area in south Kolkata runs over the Majerhat Railway Station and connects the city centre with the heavily populated Behala, vast areas of the southwest suburbs and neighbouring South 24 Parganas district.

With the Diamond Harbour Road being closed, thousands of commuters were stuck in jams. A traffic police officer said vehicles that usually move to and from the city through Majerhat bridge have been diverted through various other roads. Train movement below the Majerhat bridge was normal Wednesday after being stopped as a precautionary measure on, Eastern Railway spokesman R N Mahapatra said.

BJP slammed after MLA threatens to ‘abduct’ women

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came under heavy fire across Maharashtra on Wednesday after its Mumbai MLA Ram Kadam publicly threatened to “abduct” women and bring them to their spurned suitors for marriage.

Cutting across party lines, political leaders, women’s groups and social activists slammed the BJP demanding an unconditional apology, Kadam’s resignation from the Assembly and his arrest.

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray, a BJP ally, led the charge.

“Not only should strict action be taken against him, he should not be given a ticket by any party to contest future elections. He is a person of a low character and mentality,” Thackeray told the media. The BJP legislator’s remarks, made after

to a girl and she has rejected you, I will help you 100 percent. Come to me with your parents and say that they approve her.

Then, I will catch her and bring her to you,” Kadam boasted before the gathering. After the video of the event went viral on Tuesday evening, a cornered Kadam claimed he

Ram Kadam (file) a Gokulashtami function on Monday, sparked an uproar in Maharashtra, drawing all-round condemnation.

Representing the BJP in Ghatkopar, north-east Mumbai, Kadam declared that he would abduct girls and bring them to their rejected suitors and provided his phone number as a ‘helpline’.

“If you have proposed

was quoted out of context and blamed the media for blowing it out of proportion. He also said that he was joking. “I had no intentions to hurt anybody’s sentiments. But if I have done so, I regret it. Certain opponents are behind this misunderstanding,” Kadam said in a Tuesday night tweet.

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND DIRECTORATE OF SOCIAL WELFARE KOHIMA: NAGALAND

NO.SW/ICDS/PMMVY-5/2017

Dated, Kohima the 4th Sept, 2018

NOTIFICATION In pursuance of the Department Advertisement No.SW/ICDS/ PMMVY-5/2017/853, Dated Kohima the 22nd June 2018, the written examination was conducted for the posts of State Coordinator, State Programme Assistant, District Coordinator and District Programme Assistant for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Scheme. On the basis of marks secured in the written examination, the Department is pleased to declare the qualified candidates in the written examination and allow the candidates bearing the following roll numbers to have qualified for the VIVA-VOCE. STATE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR Roll No: 01 02 04 30 33 56 STATE PROGRAMME ASSISTANT Roll No: 10 16 20 23 31 37 DISTRICT COORDINATOR Roll No: DIMAPUR : 29 32 51 59 69 80 KOHIMA : 05 20 22 27 31 61 MOKOKCHUNG : 13 17 33 34 49 56 PHEK : 18 31 35 41 45 46 WOKHA : 02 09 10 24 32 39 MON : 03 17 20 26 41 45 ZUNHEBOTO : 10 13 16 18 31 35 LONGLENG : 13 17 18 20 21 25 KIPHIRE : 03 07 09 14 15 16 TUENSANG : 03 07 14 15 16 25 PEREN : 02 10 11 17 24 25 DISTRICT PROGRAMME ASSISTANT Roll No: DIMAPUR : 13 21 54 55 75 81 KOHIMA : 23 26 48 52 67 74 MOKOKCHUNG : 05 09 10 19 26 44 PHEK : 09 12 47 48 51 58 WOKHA : 03 05 14 22 MON : 05 13 19 36 42 47 ZUNHEBOTO : 12 25 26 28 29 LONGLENG : 04 16 19 22 23 KIPHIRE : 02 08 11 12 13 TUENSANG : 06 12 18 20 26 28 PEREN : 01 09 16 19 20 21 NOTE: • VIVA-VOCE for STATE and DISTRICT COORDINATORS will be held on the 20th Sept, 2018 for both interview and computer proficiency test.

• For STATE and DISTRICT PROGRAMME ASSISTANTS the interview and computer proficiency test will be held on the 21st Sept, 2018.

• Candidates are to produce all the original documents on the day of VIVA- VOCE without which they will not be allowed to appear VIVA-VOCE. • Venue - Directorate of Social Welfare.

Time - 9:00 Am. Sd/(T.MERANGTSUNGBA AIER) Director DC- 1542

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OPINiON/EDITORIAL

Nagaland Post Vol. XXVIII NO. 271 Dimapur, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The highs and lows

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eptember 6,2018 marks 54 years of the first cease fire in Nagaland that was signed on September 6,1964 between the government of India with the then undivided NNC/FGN. The signing of the cease fire came after months of intense efforts by the Nagaland Baptist Church to end the violence and inhuman sufferings of the people of Nagaland. In response to the active efforts of church leaders to bring about negotiated settlement to the Naga political movement, the government of India agreed to bring about the cease fire. The Naga undergrounds under NNC/FGN eventually agreed to enter into a negotiated settlement with the government of India, headed by prime minister Indira Gandhi. When the first cease fire was signed, it brought about much relief and elicited hopes among the Nagas to end decades of unyielding military operations and unbridled violence. The Naga people had suffered untold miseries since the fifties and therefore, when the first cease fire was signed in September 6,1964 they held thanksgiving service and offered fervent prayers for lasting peace. Six rounds of high level talks were held from 1966 to 1967 between the Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi and the underground leaders. The first round was held on February 18-19 1966 in New Delhi with official representatives of the government of India and the Naga underground delegation led by Mr. Kughato Sukhai, the Ato Kiloner. The other members were Mr. Imkongmeren, FGN vice president, Mr. Issac Swu, foreign secretary. To act as gobetween the Nagaland Peace Mission was formed through the initiatives of the church. The members included- Assam chief minister Bimla Prasad Chaliha, Sarvodaya leader Jaya Prakash Narayan and churchman from England Rev.Michael Scott. The Peace Mission fell apart during 1966-67 after Jayaprakash Narayan resigned followed by deportation of Rev.Michael Scott because he detailed human rights abuse in Nagaland and finally Chaliha’s resignation. The Church leaders however did not give up. They continued to strive for peace by trying to rekindle hope. The final round of talks with the Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi was held in New Delhi on October 3, 1967. In all peace talks in New Delhi, the underground delegation was led by Mr. Kughato Sukhai. However, no positive agreement could be reached as a result of these talks. On August 31, 1972, the government of India abrogated the cease fire and banned the three underground bodies i.e the Naga National Council, the Naga Federal Government, and the Federal Army. Thus, the first cease fire agreement, which brought much peace, joy and rekindled hopes came to a sad end eight years later when the flame of peace was extinguished. Next, the Nagaland Peace Centre was formed at the initiative of the church headed by Dr.M.Aram and included some church members to ensure that peace prevailed in Nagaland.The Peace Centre did its best to be a mediator but then Indira Gandhi refused to talk about sovereignty.

The past is reflected in the present and there is little anyone can do about it. However, the present is still in with us and there is so much that all can do for the future-if only there is unity and clear vision.

DailyDevotion Watching With Jesus Stay here and watch with Me. —Matthew 26:38 “Watch with Me.” Jesus was saying, in effect, “Watch with no private point of view at all, but watch solely and entirely with Me.” In the early stages of our Christian life, we do not watch with Jesus, we watch for Him. We do not watch with Him through the revealed truth of the Bible even in the circumstances of our own lives. Our Lord is trying to introduce us to identification with Himself through a particular “Gethsemane” experience of our own. But we refuse to go, saying, “No, Lord, I can’t see the meaning of this, and besides, it’s very painful.” And how can we possibly watch with Someone who is so incomprehensible? How are we going to understand Jesus sufficiently to watch with Him in His Gethsemane, when we don’t even know why He is suffering? We don’t know how to watch with Him— we are only used to the idea of Jesus watching with us.

The disciples loved Jesus Christ to the limit of their natural capacity, but they did not fully understand His purpose. In the Garden of Gethsemane they slept as a result of their own sorrow, and at the end of three years of the closest and most intimate relationship of their lives they “all…forsook Him and fled” (Matthew 26:56).

“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit…”

(Acts 2:4). “They” refers to the same people, but something wonderful has happened between these two events— our Lord’s death, resurrection, and ascension— and the disciples have now been invaded and “filled with the Holy Spirit.” Our Lord had said, “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” (Acts 1:8). This meant that they learned to watch with Him the rest of their lives.

Quotes

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. ~ Charles Spurgeon

Remembering Matikhrü massacre T

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atikhrü is a small Pochury village under Meluri sub-division, Phek District, Nagaland. In 1960, it was a village of about 15 houses only. The village is bordering with north Ukhrul District of Manipur, and close to Nagaland Myanmar (erstwhile Burma ) border. The village is about 61 km away from Phek District Headquarter and 172 km away east of the capital Kohima.

58 years ago, on the 14th of August 1960, the Naga Home Guards from the Sema region under the command of General Zuheto Sema, Eastern Command came and attacked an Indian Army camp called “Thuda Camp” of 14th Assam Rifles at Phor village. From a book titled “Strange Country” authored by Mr. Zhapuvisie Lhousa page- 230, 236 and another book “Nagaland and India” by Mr. Kaka D. Iralu pages-141, 142 we find this story. Before the attack all the five bridges leading into Meluri division were destroyed; thus, reinforcements from other areas were not possible.

The Naga Home Guards had surrounded and over-powered the camp for thirteen days. Water supply was out off, rations and ammunitions in the camp were exhausted. Then, the Indian Air Force Dakota planes kept on coming dropping rations, arms and ammunitions to the Phor Assam Rifles post. Taking the opportunity the Naga Home Guards had seized a lot of arms and ammunitions including the dropped rations. In the tussle, three Indian Army personnel: 1 Lance Naik, 1 wireless operator and 1 soldier were killed. When they were just about to overrun the outpost, heavy reinforcements came in from the Ukhrul and Meluri, so the attackers were forced to leave. Meanwhile as the three Dakota planes continued droppings arms and ammunitions, Lieutenant Thanizhe Sema and his troops fired upon the aircraft on the August 26. All the three Dakota planes were shot. One Dakota flew towards Burma and crashed into the thick forest. Another could reach Jorhat again but with damages. The third Dakota plane made its slow descend and landed on the bank of Tizu river at Zathsü somewhere in the Meluri Village land area.

The Naga Home guards under the command of Col. Thorpa and Capt. Thokwüma went and captured the Dakota plane Pilot Flight Lieutenant Anand Singha and his associates numbering nine (9) in all. Their names and designations are as follows: 1. Flight Lieut. Anand Singha, Pilot (31 years).

2. Flying Officer, C.S. Misra (23).

3. Flying Officer, R.E. Raphel (24).

4. Sergeant. J.C. Chaudhury (Non-commision officer) 5. Lance Corporal, Kumar Pilai.

6. Sepoy Raga Mithun.

7. Sepoy Jaswan Singha 8. Sepoy Maheson, and 9. (illegible/not clear).

(To be concluded) Zapra Chakhesang

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Post-mortem 6th September Pochury Black Day

he NNC leadership, at one of its meetings held at Washelo in May 1960, had resolved to flush the Indians armed forces out of Naga Territory. To achieve this goal, the Naga Army attacked the 14th Assam Rifles outpost at Thuda (Phor Vilage) in Pochury area. The attack was undertaken by the Eastern Command 1st Brigade under the command of major General Zuheto, along with the then 4th Battalion of Pochury region under the command of Lt. Colonel Thorpa. The monsoon was at its height during the time and the major rivers like Tizu, Lanye and Thethsü were in full spate. The attack was launched on 14th August 1960 after destroying all the six bridges on all the rivers. This was done to stop reinforcement from reaching the besieged army post.

As the attack continued into the third day, ammunitions on both sides were running short and on several occasions, the Indian Air Force plane tried to drop relief materials and ammunitions but were prevented by the Naga Army. At the same time the Indian Air Force jet fighters strafed the attacker’s positions.

An Indian transport plane bearing No.DC-3,HJ233 (Dakota) trying to drop relief materials and ammunitions to the besieged post was shot down by the Naga Army on the 4th day of the siege and crash landed at Zathsü, a paddy field of Meluri village. In fact, this was the first plane ever shot down by the Naga Army in the history of Naga Struggle for sovereignty. The Naga Army captured 4(four) of its pilot and 5(five) crew members. The captured Flight officers were Capt. Anand Sinha, Flight Officer R.E Rapheal, Sgt. J.C Chowdury. This led to a heavy army operation in Pochury area by the Indian Army, who were in the mission to search and rescue the captured airmen – none of whom were ever tortured but were later set free through the Indian Red Cross Society. In the process of the Army operations to rescue

the airmen many villages were burnt down and untold atrocities and tortures were inflicted upon the villagers.

On 1st September 1960, 6(six) villagers from Phor village were tortured to death.

Their names are as follows: 1. Lt. Türachu, village chief 2. Lt. Yutsüchu, Pastor 3. Lt. Chupüchu, DB 4. Lt. Yitüchu, GB 5. Lt. Türüchu, GB 6. Lt. Müghazu, GB Again on September 3, 1960 another 3 (three) villagers from Yisi village were beaten to death, their names are as follows: 1. Lt. Mazu GB 2. Lt. Throchu 3. Lt. Mazu RP Two villagers from Mokie village were also beaten to death.

1. Lt. Yichühu 2. Lt. Nyupuchu.

In Laruri village, Lt. Lingsang was buried alive after severe beating.

Lt. Nyukhrüsüh and Lt. Rhorüpa of Meluri village were beaten severely after which, their heads were chopped off.

Two villages namely Tsiküzo and Küluopfü, were abandoned due to tortures humiliations meted out by the Indian army.

On 6th September 1960, the 16th Punjab regiment posted at Kangjang village reached Matikhrii village around 10:00 AM. The entire village was encircled in three rings and all the villagers were ordered to gather in one place. Men-folks were separated from women and children.

All the men were made to keep jumping and do sit-ups, for more than 5 hours in the scorching sun, naked. Any signs of tiredness were met with kicks and hits with rifle butts. Then just before sun-set, the Indian army not satisfied with the punishment meted out to the villagers, rounded them up inside the village chief ’s house and were forced to sit head down like a lamb being lead to its slaughter.

Lt.Thah, the then village chief, knowing what

was in store for them bravely volunteered to sacrifice. He stood bravely for the Naga cause even to his last breath and said “IT`S A MAN`S PRIDE. NO SURRENDER, NO COMPROMISE FOR OUR BIRTH RIGHT. THIS SACRIFICE IS TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM.I S H A L L G L A D LY L AY DOWN MY LIFE FOR THE NAGA FUTURE GENERATION” .Then an Indian army jawans, holding a blunt Dao Chopped-off the head of Lt.Pogholo, who was first in the line.

Witnessing the brutality and horror in front of their eyes and knowing that all of them were going to be killed, one of the villagers managed to escape the execution forcefully. Then one after another, heads rolled down, separated from the bodies, and in the event a total of nine lives were lost.

Their names are as follows: 1. Lt. Thah 2. Lt. Pogholo 3. Lt. Mezitso 4. Lt. Pongoi 5. Lt. Eyetshii 6. Lt. Zasituo 7. Lt. Thitu 8. Lt. Kekhwezu 9. Lt. Kezii khwelo The Indian army did not even allow the loved ones to perform last rites and rituals for the dead. All the death bodies were dump inside the village chief ’s house and were burnt down to ashes along with the other houses and granaries.

The women and children who had fled to the jungle to evade the horror and torture of Indian Army came back the next morning to find the whole village burnt down to ashes.

Lt. Thitu who narrowly escaped from the execution was found by his wife Mrs. Rhiitariih with three cuts on the neck, stomach slashed and intestines thrown out. He quoted “LOVE, TELL MY BELOVED CHILDREN THE SACRIFICE I BEAR FOR THEM AND I AM WAITING TO DIE ON YOUR

LAP WITH A CUP OF WATER” and after drinking, he breathed his last. Another victim Lt. Zasituo, traveling pastor, was also found almost dead with multiple injuries on the chest and neck. Not long after, he died. Then the horrified women and children with no means simply covered the death bodies with mud and left for the jungles fearing the Indian army might turn up any time.

For days together, the survivors wandered in the deep jungle without proper food and shelter. The wild berries and fruits of the jungle were their only food and means of survival. The only comfort and encouragement they could give to each other was the knowledge of glorious sacrifice made by their men-folks. The wild animals and birds of the jungle were their only companions, besides themselves. In extreme condition of hardships and difficulty, many more precious lives were lost.

The Naga Army then came to their rescue. They were given food, shelter and protection. Even today, the nightmares and tragedy of the incident still remains fresh in the mind of the survivors.

In this long dispersion and exodus, the survivors entered Burma and stayed with the Naga Army in their camp at Sathi where Gavin Young of London Observer met them in the later part of 1961. In his book” Indo-Naga War”, he has written in page 29-30 that when he met the survivors, there were only a pathetic thirty people. They spent their life in the wilderness for two and half years. In 1963, village re-establishment took place but normal lives could not be restored for many years.

The people of Pochury then observed 6th September as “BLACK DAY” in memory of all those who suffered and laid down their lives for the greater glory and freedom of the Nagas. It is a day of sadness and a day to acknowledge the sacrifices made by the martyrs.

Pochury Students’ Union

55th Indo Naga ceasefire day message Beloved Naga people, ment of Nagaland and most the greatest achievement of cise time, outright rejection The Naga National reluctantly entered into the our generation. of the Shillong Accord could Council most warmly greets arms conflict. Even then, the However for the most have been made most audiyou again today also, on this primary goal had never been sobering fact, the 1964 Indo- bly loud and clear thereby auspicious 55th Indo-Naga to attain military victory by Naga Ceasefire and the Peace adding more insult to injury Ceasefire Day. a very far cry; but rather to Talks that followed had been at the profound shame and Our Naga story is but once and for all, register the events that transpired be- great consternation of the one endless tale of the eter- fact that we would never tween the Government of Government of India. Imnal love of the magnificent ever surrender our eternal India and the Federal Gov- mediately upon realizing God Almighty. All glory and God-given Rights. ernment of Nagaland only. the utter folly of a blunder honor are being ascribed to Humanly speaking in The Naga National Council her representative had comHim and Him alone. all rationality, how on earth had not been a party to the mitted, the Government of The Nagas never nur- could the Nagas stand up goings on.

India at once launched the tured even the remotest to the mighty India? Not to The Government of In- damage control measure of shadow of a dream to ever speak of lasting in terms of dia should have most surely covering her grotesque tracks engage in any arms conflict years, it was inconceivable of endeavored with utmost and naked shame by forcwith the Government of surviving even for weeks and sincerity and diligence to ing the Home Government India. She therefore did months. But wonder of won- solve the Indo-Naga Po- being headed by Mr.Zashei not venture to set up her ders, even to the amazement litical Conflict during this Huire with application of Government even much of the Nagas themselves, the opportune season of 1964 massive doses of intimidaafter she had declared her battle raged on for all of ten Indo-Naga Ceasefire. One of tion and forced her into Independence way back on most glorious years. the many reasons being that, the implementation of the August 14, 1947. Reason While the epical battle unlike the present scenario, Clause II of the Shillong being that she wasn’t naïve festers on without any sign the nationalist Nagas were Accord, which was the surenough not to recognize her of abating; the Nagaland of one entity then. rendering of firearms. utter physical limitations. Baptist Church Council in But, for whatever reaFrom then on ‘NCC & So, she had all along been 1964 sponsored a ceasefire, sons of much embafflements FGN pro-Shillong Accord’ pursuing the peaceful path the monumental Indo-Naga , India on her own volition, and ‘NNC & FGN antiof “Non-Violence and Non- Ceasefire, which came into in 1972 unilaterally abrogat- Shillong Accord’ terminoloCooperation” policy under effect on and from Septem- ed the ceasefire and started gies and entities got birthed. the guidance of the Naga ber 6, 1964 paving the way yet again to wage war on us. Later on some functionarNational Council. Nagas for the iconic Peace Talks And with that the golden ies from the Anti-Shillong are indeed, factually weak to ever enriched History chance was missed.

Accord NNC & FGN deand insignificant physically; of mankind. In the initial The next misfortune serted to form the NSCN but politically she is most stages, Yours faithfully had to befall had been that the & GPRN. powerful and tremendously also been a member of the Government of India in Then, the Government overwhelming for India. Naga Delegation to the talks 1975 entered into the so of India in 1997 entered into India has absolutely no right and by the grace of God, still called “Shillong Accord” another ceasefire agreement whatsoever worth its name stands as one living witness with one non-entity, “Un- with the NSCN & GPRN in in this affair. to the prodigious event most derground Organization”. her vain attempt to cheapen However, India resort- grand. The Peace Talks final- There absolutely was no the Mother of all Ceasefires ed to the strength of her ly progressed right up to the indication or identity as she had entered with the mighty arms to overpower Prime Ministerial level of to who this “Underground FGN in 1964; and had since and force the Nagas with lofty political heights. This, Organization” belonged to. been keeping a Peace Prothe sole intent to intimidate in plain language means that Therefore the Shillong Ac- cess on to humor everyone the Nagas into submission the Government of India cord is one most meaning- concerned. One wonders thereby most irrationally very much acknowledged less document and should just how many ceasefires, invaded Nagaland with utter Naga National Rights and in remain forever null and void. peace talks and peace prosavagery. actual effect had recognized There had absolutely been cesses the Government of Thus, being irrevocably the Federal Government of no legal bindings whatso- India intends to have and compelled, the Naga Na- Nagaland most undeniable ever to the Naga National keep with the Nagas? tional Council’s hand had and unambiguous. I would Council and Federal GovEqually bemusing is the been forced to; after one rate this historic event of le- ernment of Nagaland. Had stance of the NSCN/GPRN full decade of tolerance and gally registering our people’s the Naga National Council who so very rightly brands forbearance, on March 22, existence into a political and the Federal Government the pro-Shillong Accord 1956, set up her Govern- entity and formally assigning of Nagaland been alert and NNC & FGN as “traitors”; ment, the Federal Govern- of National status to her as attentive enough at the pre- would they be found to be Reader’s note: Articles or letters published in any of the columns do not reflect the view of this

pursuing a similar path?

God forbid!

Now, most recently, yet another group of people, the six Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), some even bearing the name of “NNC”, have also entered the arena. But most solemnly, I, General (Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho, have been elected to the august post of the President of the Naga National Council, declare that our group has not joined the “race” nor would we ever do so. Our position would remain as resolute as the NNC of the Ceasefire time of 1964 most true.

The Naga National Council of which I am the President, would continue to strive and stand for Naga Sovereignty, Naga Unity, Encompassing the whole Naga people and the total Naga Wellbeing and nothing less.

Yes, Nagas would most surely be victorious sooner than later through the enabling of the Omnipotent God in the Name of Jesus Christ.

Thank you and KUKNALIM. Gen(Retd) Thinoselie M Keyho, President, Naga National Council, Nagaland

Reader’s Post

Appreciation of Shushant Singh’s donation to CM’s relief fund

Sir,

While one was still feeling embarrassed over the Nagaland State’s meagre assistance to the recent Kerala relief fund, to receive Rs 1.25 Crore from one single Indian individual towards our own disaster relief fund was a most humbling experience for every Naga citizen of Nagaland.

Thank you Mr Sushant Singh Rajput for your most generous gift to us during our crisis from natural disaster.

Also, in all my years of Naga national service (21years), the uppermost concern in my mind has always been to utilise our own natural and mineral resources, so that as an independent nation, we can stand on our own feet and become a generous nation helping other nations in their hours of need. But in this sincere endeavour, I have found our rich Naga millionaires, a most selfish and stingy lot as far as our national cause is concerned. (In this context, I cannot disclose names at this juncture, but some few rich Nagas have indeed helped me from time to time). But in actual reality, how one wish that all Nagas of today were also as generous as our ancestors of yesteryear who, out of their hard earned wealth, generously gave to social causes and even on many occasions, feasted entire villages with their wealth.

Kaka D. Iralu newspaper nor that of the Editor in any manner.

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Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Protest in Delhi against ‘anti-people’ policies

(From p-1)

Carrying red flags and wearing red caps, the marchers raised slogans against the policies of the BJP government and assailed the ruling party’s “communal and divisive” agenda.

The organisers said this was the first time after Independence that farmers and workers jointly participated in a rally against the government.

The farmers in various parts of the country have been holding protests

Teachers mould society: Sukhalu

Pointing out that every job in both government and private sectors had terms and conditions and that individuals seeking jobs were aware of the nature of employment before applying for the jobs, he said, if anyone was not satisfied with the terms of their service, he or she should not continue in service and could tender resignation.

Sukhalu said he was aware of many sincere teachers serving in remote areas and who were doing a commendable job. He described them as “unsung heroes”, even as he asked those who had joined the teaching profession without any passion for teaching to seriously introspect on their commitment as a teacher.

He also reminded all the teachers to submit their Aadhaar numbers to the department without further delay as the department would introduce Aadhaarlinked biometric system to check attendance of teachers in schools very soon. He further asked all teachers attached to various offices to resume their duties by joining their assigned schools without further delay.

Meanwhile, Takurenla of GMS Tuli, Narotola Imchen of Little Flower School, Kohima, Roseline Komuha of St Mary’s Cathedral HSS, Kohima, Loreni Ngullie of GMS, Wokha Towan Sector -A, Sheela Thapa of Sacred Heart School, Mon, Mesehol Kweho of GHS Kigwema, Kohima, P Athisiva Krishnan of St Paul HSS, Dimapur, Petekhrie-o

Sekhose of GHSS, Peren, Niekhochi Venuh of GHS Phek, Debasis Mahata of GHS, Yangphi Kiphiri, Santosh Kumar Tiwari of El Beth School, Kiphiri, Mahadeb Mahapatra of GHS, Yachem Longleng, Subhash Kumar of GHS Kuthur, H Hamloi Konyak of GHSS, Mon and VP Ghuvishe Zhimomi of GHSS, Satakha received the State Teachers’ Awards, 2018.

Earlier, principal secretary, School Education, Menukhol John delivered the welcome address. The programme was marked by songs and a choreographed tribute to Dr S Radhakhrisnan. Advisers Dr Nicky Kire, Namri Nchang, retired officials of school education department, officials from SCERT, NBSE and others attended the programme.

IMCT visits Wka to assess damages

(From p-1) away crops, vegetations, houses and livestock of the villages. He said the cultivable lands were now buried under thick sand posing threat to the affected villagers whose livelihood depended on the agricultural lands. The central team was accompanied

by Rovilato Mor, Secretary to the Government of Nagaland and other officials from Kohima and Dimapur. ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang, and officers from different departments of Bhandari such as PWD R&B, Medical, SDPO, Agriculture and allied departments, IPR and public leaders also accompanied the team.

Appointment of JIC member

demanding loan waiver and better prices for farm produce.

Addressing the rally, AIKS leader Vijoo Krishnan claimed 36,000 farmers have committed suicide over the last few years and said the BJP government is piling up miseries on the marginalised section. “For the last four years, this BJP government has fooled us. It has never done anything for the farmers. The government should give farmers remunerative

Hardik Patels’s fast enters 12th day

Olectra-BYD deploy electric buses in Hyderabad

Ahmedabad, Sep 5 (PTI): As Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel’s hunger strike entered the 12th day, the Congress Wednesday endorsed his demands for farm loan waiver and accused the BJP government in Gujarat of neglecting farmers. A war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress following Congress in-charge for Gujarat Rajiv Satav’s visit to Hardik Patel, who is on an indefinite fast since August 25 at his house near here.

Satav endorsed Hardik Patel’s demand for farm loan waiver and alleged that the BJP does not care about farmers. “BJP never talks about farmers and their issues. It only remembers them during elections and forgets them afterwards.

The state government must discuss the issues raised by Hardik,” he said after meeting the agitating leader.

Hyderabad, Sep 5 (IANS): Olectra-BYD, a leading player in electric public transport system, on Wednesday announced that its eBuzz K9 electric buses have just begun commercial operations under the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC).

The first lot of five zero-emission electric buses was flagged off here by Ajay Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Arvind Kumar, Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD).

These buses are part of a contract for deployment of 40 AC electric buses which TSRTC awarded on Gross Cost Contract basis to Olectra-BYD. The remaining 35 electric buses shall be deployed in due course, the company said in a statement.

ACAUT urges govt to support farmers, local vendors

(From p-1) According to ACAUT, economic independence was paramount for a nation’s dignity and survival, adding that this realisation had made the six NNPGs to declare their historic resolve on August 23, 2017 to exempt Naga entrepreneurs from taxation and usher in economic growth of sustenance and prosperity.

ACAUT also affirmed to stand with Public Action Committee convener Vekhosayi Nyekha’s declaration of the market as “tax free zone”.

Mentioning that this was a first-of-its-kind initiative as earlier markets were controlled by outsiders and syndicates, ACAUT remarked that this daily local market was the answer for Naga economy.

Warning that unscrupulous elements or organisations could try to dampen this “positive initiative”, the organisation urged the police department to deal with such elements swiftly with an iron fist, while ensuring ample security in the market area.

MHSU, TASU demand posting of admin officers (From p-1) They said incumbent administrative officers were transferred from their respective postings without reliever. Stating that the two areas remained neglected without administrative officers, the signatories said people have been left in chaos as there was no officer to whom they could air their grievances. Further, MHSU and TASU pointed out that students have also been gravely affected owing to delay in getting indigenous, schedule tribe certificates. Besides, they also said the two areas have been completely cut off from rest of the state following massive landslides and floods in several places.

As a result, the unions said citizens of the two areas were facing untold hardship due to shortage of essential commodities. They also lamented that delay in posting of separate SDEO at Tobu sub-division for last seven months have badly affected the academic session.

eBuzz K9 electric buses have just begun commercial operations under TSRTC. (file)

These electric buses are manufactured in India

by Olectra Greentech (Formerly Goldstone Infratech) in a strategic tie-up with BYD Auto Industry Co. Ltd -- world’s largest electric vehicle company.

The Department of Heavy Industry, under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles in India (FAME-I) scheme has provided a subsidy of Rs 1 crore for each bus to

Telangana.

The 12-meter air-conditioned low floor buses having a capacity of 39+1 seats will ply from different locations in Hyderabad to Hyderabad International Airport. Supported

by Kneeling Mechanism, these buses provide convenience to specially-abled and senior citizens while boarding or getting down from the bus.

The lithium-ion (Liion) battery installed in the bus enables it to travel up to over 250 km in a single charge. It also has regenerative braking system which enables the bus to recover part of the kinetic energy lost in braking. The battery can be fully recharged in 4-5 hours.

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DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Pertaining to the setting up of a Judicial Inquiry Commission (JIC) to probe into the firing incident in Dimapur on January 31, 2017, the JCC and NTAC said that in spite of the long lapse of time, the JIC was yet to submit its report. They said it was learnt that one of the members of the JIC has resigned and the commission was not in a position to proceed with the inquiry due to lack of quorum. The commission has said to have written to the government for appointment of a member in the commission, but no appointment has been made till date, they claimed. Further, JCC and NTAC said the period of completion of the inquiry has also expired, but the government it appeared to have not passed any order extending the time for completion of the inquiry. The two committees have, therefore, requested the government to appoint a member in the commission and pass an appropriate order extending the time along with a stipulated date for early completion of the inquiry.

(From p-1) Further, Ao Senden said that when some tribal Hohos appeared to be exerting undue influence on the NH going to the extent of trying to call meetings “usurping the functions of the president”, it had on May 25, 2018, conveyed to the NH and its speaker to call for a meeting at the earliest and in the proper procedure.

Meanwhile, Ao Senden has maintained that this statement was being made to clear the air surrounding the issue of its position on the relationship with NH “as many concerned Naga citizens have been making public statements without knowing the status of our respective positions.”

The Senden has opined that if it was not affable for only a few tribal Hohos to drive the bandwagon of NH, then it was now high time all Nagas come together on a common platform and progress in unison.

price as per the recommendations of the Swaminathan Committee. The government policies are anti-people and we will not tolerate this any further,” AIKS general secretary Hannan Mollah said.

“We will continue our struggle till our demands are met,” he said, adding the struggle will continue till “we change the central government”.

He said all other farmers’ organisations will hold a long march and come to Delhi on November 30.

“Trade unions will also hold a two-day strike by the end of the year,” he said.

The rally was also supported by a large number of artists, academicians and left-wing intellectuals.

A large number of protesters arrived in Delhi around three-four days ago.

“Workers and farmers coming together has enthused the other sections of the society. Now the Youth Federation has decided to organise a rally on November 3 protesting against unemployment in the country. Before that, they will hold a 24-hour dharna in front of all central government offices in all districts,” said Sen.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury (R) looks on during a ‘Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally’ organised by workers and farmers from various unions in New Delhi. (PTI)

preparation for which had started several months back.

The protest has thrown the traffic out of gear in several parts of Delhi.

“The massive protest is a warning to the BJP government ahead of the Lok Sabha elections as for the last four years it has ignored the demands of the farmers and the workers. The BJP will have to pay a heavy price for it,” said Tapan Sen, general secretary of CITU, a leading trade union.

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New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI): Thousands of farmers and labourers from across the country held a massive protest in the national capital on Wednesday against what they called “anti-people” policies of the Modi government, and demanded higher prices for farm produce, waiver of loans and better wages.

The protesters, holding placards and shouting anti-government slogans, marched from Ramlila Maidan to Parliament in Central Delhi, and warned the ruling BJP that it will have to pay a “heavy price” in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls for “ignoring” the demands of the disadvantaged people.

The ‘Mazdoor Kishan Sangharsh Rally’, organised by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) and All-India Agricultural Workers’ Union (AIAWU), also demanded concrete measures to generate jobs, minimum monthly wage of Rs 18,000 for workers, halting “forcible” land acquisition and stopping changes in labour laws. The organisers claimed nearly 1.5 lakh farmers and labourers from at least 23 states have participated in the protests,

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they have kept most of their foreign currency exposures unhedged largely bettting on rupee stability, he added.

M e a n w h i l e, c r u d e prices extended their losses, sliding towards USD 77 a barrel, as a tropical storm hitting the US Gulf coast weakened, offsetting support from forecasts of lower US inventories and sanctions against Iran.

Benchmark Brent crude oil is trading at USD 77.33 a barrel in early Asian trade.

At the inter-bank foreign exchange (forex) market, the rupee resumed higher at 71.40 against overnight close of 71.58 on fresh bouts of dollar selling by state-run banks. It strengthened to 71.37 a dollar in late morning deals before collapsing to historic lows on panic dollar buying.

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Most emerging market currencies came under pressure, tumbling to new record lows.

Heavy sell-off in local equities also weighed on the forex front. The home currency Wednesday opened higher by 18 paise at 71.40 a dollar. The bond yield curve, however, softened to 8.05 per cent. Besides twin deficits phenomenon, the domestic economy faces a set of risks at this juncture, a forex dealer warned.

India is vulnerable to large scale capital flight if the uncertainty persist and may see investors make their way back into developed markets due to rising interest rates in the US and other major economies.

Any further sharp erosion in the rupee would lead to a wave of corporate bankruptcies and rating impact on these companies as

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Tribunal (NCLAT) against the Competition Commission of India’s decision to approve the deal.

Earlier, CAIT secretary general Praveen Khandelwal had alleged that the e-commerce market place has been vitiated to a great extent in past years by several leading e-commerce companies by indulging into malpractices including predatory pricing, deep discounting and loss funding.

Khandelwal had claimed that at a time when there is no policy for ecommerce, it would be a cake walk for Walmart to circumvent the FDI policy Press Note No 3 of 2016.

The commerce and industry ministry notifies FDI policies through press notes. Press Note 3, which was released in 2016, enlists guidelines for FDI in the ecommerce sector.

It also articulated that no discounting is allowed and that no inventory ownership directly or indirectly is allowed by e-commerce marketplaces.

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Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI): The Indian rupee’s unabated fall continued for the sixth straight session Wednesday, hitting yet another closing low of 71.75, down 17 paise against the US currency as surging oil prices and weak trend in emerging market currencies weighed on sentiments. Intra-day, the domestic unit plummeted to a historic low of 71.97 a dollar before finding some respite, staging some recovery towards the tail-end.

The battered rupee has lost 165 paise in the last six trading sessions. However, the Reserve Bank swung into action to put a floor under the sliding currency and stave off a full-blown meltdown. Worsening global trading conditions against the back drop of escalating trade wars and rising global oil prices largely caused panic among forex traders.

support for scaling up the use of alternate fuel, the minister said, “I am not against diesel or petrol and I am not shutting down any industry”.

“Our import (crude oil) is very high and this is a worrying sign,” the minister said, adding that the government has lot of expectations from the automobile industry.

Over 83% of India’s oil consumption is met through imports. The country spent $87.7 billion (about Rs 5.65 lakh crore) on import of 220.43 million tonnes (MT) of crude oil in 2017-18. For 2018-19, the imports are pegged at almost 227 MT. Some government officials have earlier said that India’s crude oil import bill is likely to jump by about $26 billion in 2018-19 as the

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rupee has fallen to record lows.

Gadkari said the government’s clear focus is to reduce imports and increase exports, while working on various methods to reduce pollution.

The highways ministry has also decided a pilot to run methanol-powered buses in Maharashtra and Assam.

The minister also stressed on the usage of waterways for logistics to trim down the cost and lower pollution, which in turn will contribute to the growth of the economy.

Stating that the cost of waterways is much lower than air and road transport, Gadkari said lower logistics cost will help beef up marketing budget and economic viability will improve as cost of shipping goods is far lower than that of roads and rail.

On expansion of the highways network, the minister said the road length of national highways has been increased. “We are making a highway from Delhi to Mumbai, which will reduce the distance by 125 km,” he said.

Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI): Tr a d e r s ’ b o dy C A I T Wednesday said it will launch a 90-day nationwide agitation against the USD 16-billion Walmart-Flipkart deal from September 15, starting from the national capital.

The association has also called for a ‘Bharat Trade Bandh’ on September 28.

“We are intensifying our opposition to the Walmart-Flipkart deal and foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail. We have called for a ‘Bharat Trade Bandh’ on 28th of this month on this issue and are launching a 90-day nationwide agitation from September 15, from Delhi,” the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said in a release.

CAIT is opposed to US retail giant Walmart’s proposed acquisition of 77 per cent stake in homegrown retailer Flipkart in a USD 16-billion deal.

It had last month also filed a petition in National Company Law Appellate

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NEW DELHI, Sep 5 (Agencies): The government is not against petrol and diesel but the emphasis is to increase the share of alternate fuels such as ethanol and methanol, which cost lower and are environment friendly, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said.

According to The Economic Times, the tone of the comment is in stark contrast to his warning to automakers last year to switch to alternative fuel or else get “bulldozed”.

Gadkari had earlier sent out a cautionary note on compulsorily moving to electric vehicles by 2030, saying whether the automakers like it or not, the government has taken its decision and has a crystal clear policy to reduce imports (of crude oil) and curb pollution. Speaking at the Auto Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) annual conference, Gadkari said the petroleum ministry will soon come out with a policy to increase usage of methanol as the government is firm on its stance that “emobility comes first”.

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N ew D elhi , S e p 5 (IANS): India will emerge as the biggest passenger car market by 2030, with every second car being sold will be here in the country, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday.

Addressing an event here ahead of the two-day Global Mobility Summit beginning Friday, he said that India’s vehicular transportation scenario was set to “undergo a sea change” by the next decade with e-mobility emerging as the preferred mode of transport.

Kant said that two-wheelers account for 76 per cent of all vehicles sold in India at present, which consumed 64 per cent of fuel and accounted for 30 per cent of pollution as compared with 5 per cent of pollution by three-wheelers. “In addition, 70 per cent of goods transportation is done on lorries which too are major contributors to vehicular pollution,” he said. The NITI Aayog CEO said that the challenge for the country was to battery-charge all modes of road transport, and therefore, it was imperative to substitute fossil fuels with cleaner alternative fuels for both inter- and intra-city movement of vehicles.

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sioners, the GST Policy Wing in the Ministry said the proper officer shall not insist on the submission of an invoice (either original or duplicate) the details of which are present in GSTR2A of the relevant period submitted by the claimant.

The GST Policy Wing further said a few cases have come to notice where a tax authority, after receiving a sanction order from the counterpart tax authority (Centre or State), has refused to disburse the relevant sanctioned amount calling into question the validity of the sanction order on certain grounds.

“It is hereby clarified that neither the State nor the Central tax authorities shall refuse to disburse the amount sanctioned by the counterpart tax authority on any grounds whatsoever, except under sub-section (11) of section 54 of the CGST Act. “It is further clarified that any adjustment of the amount sanctioned as refund against any outstanding demand against the claimant can be carried out by the refund disbursing authority if not already done by the refund sanctioning authority,” the Ministry said.

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New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI): Easing compliance burden for businesses, the Finance Ministry has said GST refunds can be claimed by simply submitting a printout of ‘GSTR-2A’ form to tax authorities instead of giving all purchase invoices of a month.

GSTR-2A is a purchase return auto-generated by the system based on the transaction between a business and its supplier.

“The proper officer shall rely upon form GSTR2A as an evidence of the account of the supply by the corresponding supplier in relation to which the input tax credit has been availed by the claimant. “...There may be situations in which Form GSTR2A may not contain the details of all the invoices relating to the input tax credit availed, possibly because the supplier’s Form GSTR-1 was delayed or not filed.

“In such situations, the proper officer may call for the hard copies of such invoices if he deems it necessary for the examination of the claim for refund,” the Ministry said in a clarification.

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Kinshasa, Sep 5 (IANS): An Ebola outbreak that on Wednesday continued to spread in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 85 people in over a month.

The Congolese Health Ministry said in a statement issued late Tuesday that 124 cases of the disease had been recorded in the region, 93 of which were confirmed cases and the other 31 probable cases.

Quoting the statement, EFE said 70 per cent of the last 20 confirmed cases have been recorded in Beni City, stressing the reason was “the resistance of the community in this district to collaborate with the health authorities.”

“Some families have long been hiding sick people, refused to allow health care providers to take patients to the Ebola Treatment Center, and refused to be vaccinated,” it added.

A total of 6,134 people have been vaccinated since Aug 8, when the vaccination started.

London, Sep 5 (PTI): Scotland Yard on Wednesday said there was “sufficient evidence” to charge two Russian nationals for the nerve agent poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK earlier this year.

The suspects were named as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov, believed to be in their 40s and using the names as aliases, Scotland Yard and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said in a statement.

The 66-year-old former Russian double agent and his daughter Yulia, 33, were found unconscious on a shopping centre bench in the English town of Salisbury on March 4. They spent weeks in hospital in critical condition before Yulia being released in April and Sergei in May. They had been sent to an undisclosed location.

“We now have sufficient evidence to bring charges in relation to the attack on Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury and domestic and European arrest warrants have been issued for the two suspects. We are also seeking to circulate Interpol Red Notices,” said Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, the UK’s National Lead for Counter Terrorism Policing.

He confirmed that the police were in “no doubt”

This combination photo made available by the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday, shows Alexander Petrov, left, and Ruslan Boshirov.

that the attack on the Skripals in March had been linked with events in nearby Amesbury, which poisoned Dawn Sturgess and Charlie Rowley in July and led to the death of 44-year-old Sturgess.

“We know that Novichok was applied to the Skripals’ front door in an area that is accessible to the public, which also endangered the lives of members of the public and emergency service responders,” Basu said. Sue Hemming, CPS director of legal services, said there was enough evidence “to provide a realistic prospect of conviction” and that “it is clearly in the public interest to charge Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov”. The offences include conspiracy to murder Sergei Skripal; the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal, Yulia Skripal and

I SLAMABAD, SEP 5 (AGENCIES): Concerned about Pakistan's international isolation and faltering economy, the country's powerful military has quietly reached out to its archrival India about resuming peace talks, but the response was tepid, according to Western diplomats and a senior Pakistani official.

The outreach, initiated by the army's top commander, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, began months before Pakistan's national elections.

Pakistan offered to resume on-and-off talks with India over their border dispute in the Kashmir region, which stalled in 2015 as violence flared up there.

A key objective for Pakistan in reaching out to India is to open barriers to trade between the countries, which would give Pakistan

more access to regional markets. Any eventual peace talks over Kashmir are likely to involve an increase in bilateral trade as a confidencebuilding measure.

Increasingly, Pakistan's military sees the country's battered economy as a security threat, because it aggravates the insurgencies that plague the country.

Pakistan is expected to ask the International Monetary Fund for $9 billion in the coming weeks, after receiving several billions of dollars in loans from China earlier this year to pay its bills.

"We want to move forward and we are trying our best to have good ties with all our neighbors, including India," information minister Fawad Chaudhry said. "As General Bajwa says, regions prosper, countries don't.

India cannot prosper by

weakening Pakistan."

Bajwa linked Pakistan's economy to the region's security in a hallmark speech in October, and the idea that the two are inseparable has since become known as the Bajwa doctrine. The army chief is also seen as more moderate than his predecessors were on India, which has been Pakistan's bitter rival since the bloody partition that came with independence in 1947.

The Pakistani general and his Indian counterpart, General Bipin Rawat, served together in a UN peacekeeping mission in Congo about a decade ago and get along well, diplomats say. Earlier this year, Bajwa said the only way to solve the two countries' conflict was through dialogue, a rare statement from the military.

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has tried to reach out to Rawat to initiate talks. But the effort has been stymied by what one diplomat called a "system mismatch."

The army is Pakistan's most powerful institution, but India's military is much weaker and could not agree to a peace deal without the civilian government's approval. Diplomats in New Delhi say Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is preoccupied with elections expected early next year and does not want talks before then, fearing that if talks collapse

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— as they have many times before — it could cost them at the polls. "'Till the Indian elections, there cannot be an immediate better ment in bilateral relations," Chaudhry said. India's military and its foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment.

The new Pakistani government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sending strong signals in favor of talks, though it is the military that ultimately controls foreign and defense policy.

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police officer Nick Bailey; the use and possession of Novichok contrary to the Chemical Weapons Act; and causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Yulia Skripal and Nick Bailey.

Hemming said the CPS would not be applying to have the men extradited as Russia does not currently allow the extradition of its nationals. According to the Met Police, the two suspects arrived at Gatwick Airport, near London, from Moscow on March 2 and stayed at the City Stay Hotel in east London before travelling to Salisbury on March 4, where Skripal’s front door was contaminated with Novichok.

“CCTV shows them in the vicinity of Mr Skripal’s house and we believe that they contaminated the front door with Novichok,” Basu said.

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J e ru s a l e m , S e p 5 (IANS): Israel closed a border crossing to the Gaza Strip except for humanitarian cases on Wednesday in response to violence a day earlier.

Israeli authorities said Palestinians have caused damage to Erez crossing while protesting the US’ decision to cut aid to UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Efe news reported. “Every day approximately 1,000 Gazans enter Israel through Erez Crossing to work, study, or pray.

Yesterday (Tuesday), hundreds of Gazan rioters damaged this crossing, resulting in its closure for repairs,” the Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement.

“Passage will be permitted for individually approved humanitarian cases,” it added. On Tuesday, Palestinian medical sources said at least three protesters were wounded by Israeli gunfire in Gaza.

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cussed between Pompeo and Khan during a telephonic conversation.

Later, the US topped it by cancelling USD 300 million aid which Pakistan said was the money it already spent in the war on terror and Washington was bound to reimburse it as part of understanding between the two sides. Talking to reporters travelling with him hours before landing in Pakistan, the Secretary of State said: “The rationale for them (Pakistan) not getting the money is very clear.

It’s that we haven’t seen the progress that we need to see from them”.

He defended the Trump administration’s decision to cut USD 300 million aid to Pakistan, saying Islamabad did not make satisfactory progress in combatting terrorism. “The very reason for this trip is to try and articulate what it is our expecta-

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the airport, and buses began to run on one side of the damaged bridge after safety inspections.

“There were about 3,000 people stranded at the airport, but we think about 2,000 to 2,500 of them already got out. We think there are not many people left,” a transport ministry official told AFP. Airport spokeswoman Yurino Sanada told AFP: “We don’t know how many hours we need to bring everyone out but we’re doing our best to finish it by the end of today.”

There was no indication when the airport, which operates over 400 flights a day, might reopen but local agency Kyodo News said it could take up to a week.

Rescued passengers spoke of their discomfort in sweltering post-typhoon temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.

“We had a blackout so there was no air conditioning. It was hot,” a woman told public broadcaster NHK after being ferried to Kobe.

it has “much to lose” by harbouring terrorists. He had also slammed Pakistan for its support to terror groups and warned Islamabad of consequences if it continues to do so. In January, Trump suspended all military assistance to Pakistan accusing it of rewarding past assistance with “nothing but lies and deceit.”

Earlier, sources had said that the situation in Afghanistan, talks with the Taliban, action against the Haqqani Network and other militant groups, issue of suspension of US aid and other bilateral and regional issues will be discussed. The relation between the two “allies” are passing through a difficult period as the US is upset over what it calls lack of cooperation from Islamabad in eliminating militancy in Afghanistan.

The two sides publicly differed over what was dis-

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Tokyo, Sep 5 (Agencies): Japan scrambled Wednesday to evacuate passengers trapped at a major airport when a tanker slammed into its only access bridge during the most powerful typhoon to hit the country for 25 years, AFP reported.

Typhoon Jebi left a trail of destruction across the country, killing 11 people and injuring hundreds more as it battered western Japan with ferocious winds and lashing rain.

Winds up to 216 kilometres per hour ripped off roofs, overturned trucks and swept a 2,500-ton tanker into a bridge leading to Kansai International Airport, the region’s main international gateway and a national transport hub.

The damage to the bridge left the artificial island housing the airport temporarily cut off, stranding 3,000 travellers and staff overnight as high waves flooded the runways and some buildings, knocking out the power.

On Wednesday boats began ferrying people out of

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tion is, the things that they can do, the things that they expect us to do, and see if we can’t find a path forward together,” Pompeo said.

However, Pompeo said that this was not news for Pakistan.“Look, this wasn’t news to the Pakistanis. It made a lot of headlines over the last few days because of the formality... but they were told this past summer that they weren’t likely to get that money.

“There are real expectations. We need Pakistan to seriously engage to help us get to the reconciliation we need in Afghanistan...

They have important interests, security interests in Afghanistan to make sure they get the issues at their border right, and we need their help,” he said.

Pompeo said he wanted to get there at the beginning of Khan’s tenure in an effort to “reset the relationship” between the two countries. “ We h ave wo r k e d closely with the Pakistanis in my role as the CIA director.

Our teams have been working together for a long time.

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the July 25 elections and comes days after the Trump administration cancelled USD 300 million in military aid to Islamabad for not doing enough against terror groups active on its soil.

“In #Pakistan with my colleague & friend CJCS Gen Joe Dunford.

Today we met with PM @ImranKhanPTI & FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi to discuss our diplomatic & military to military relationship” Pompeo tweeted.

Pompeo, who along with US Joint Chief of Staff Chairman General Joseph Dunford had arrived on an official visit to Pakistan, earlier met Qureshi and discussed “bilateral, regional and international issues” during their crucial talks, in a bid to reset the strained ties on basis of “mutual trust and respect”. “FM Qureshi underscores the need to reset bilateral ties on basis of mutual trust and respect.

Safeguarding Pakistan’s national interests will remain supreme priority,” Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal tweeted.

The ties between the two countries strained after US President Donald Trump, while announcing his Afghanistan and South Asia policy in August last year, hit out at Pakistan for providing safe havens to “agents of chaos” that kill Americans in Afghanistan and warned Islamabad that

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I s l a m a ba d, S e p 5 (PTI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday and discussed ways to “reset” bilateral ties strained over the issue of Islamabad’s support to the terror outfits active in the region and the blockage of USD 300 million in military aid to the country.

Pompeo, the former CIA chief who is making his first visit to Pakistan as the top American diplomat, told Khan that he was “pleased” with his meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi earlier in the day. Khan and Pompeo discussed Afghan peace process and blockage of USD 300 million in Coalition Support Fund (CSF) among other matters of mutual interests during a meeting which was also attended by Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Express Tribune reported, citing sources.

“I’m a born optimist. A sportsman always is an optimist. He steps on the field and he thinks he’s going to win,” Khan said, referring to efforts by the US and Pakistan to improve their ties which has nose-dived in recent months.

This is the US’ first high-level dialogue with Pakistan since the new government of Prime Minister Khan assumed office after

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Viagogo sues Ed Sheeran’s promoter in fraud claim E d Sheeran’s promoter is being sued by ticket reseller Viagogo for allegedly defrauding music fans.

Viagogo claims that Stuart Galbraith’s firm, Kilimanjaro Live, set up fake Viagogo stalls during Sheeran’s 2017 tour where it voided genuine tickets and told fans to buy new ones.

Galbraith described Viagogo’s allegations as “totally false”. Viagogo’s move is the latest in a longrunning feud between artists and their promoters and ticket resellers.

Sheeran himself has been vocal in criticising secondary ticketing sites for snapping up thousands of tickets only to resell them above their face value.

Swiss-based Viagogo filed the lawsuit against Galbraith and Kilimanjaro Live a day before both companies are due to appear in front of the Department for Media, Culture and Sport select committee.

Christopher Miller, head of business development at Viagogo, will face

questions from MPs, including about the firm’s conduct.

This is the latest move in a long-running and bitter feud. Both sides accuse the other of ripping off fans.

The Competition and Markets Authority issued cour t proceedings last month against Viagogo, accusing the company of giving customers misleading information about the availability and popularity of tickets, thus pressuring fans into needlessly hasty purchases of expensive tickets. It also got into hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to publish the full price of tickets including booking fees and VAT - although the

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ative Trax Society in association with Get Gorgeous Society and Note Grid will be organizing a benefit concert for the victims of natural disasters in Nagaland. The concert will be held on the September 15 from 5:00 P.M. onwards.

The proceeds from this event will be handed over to the District Administration for donation to the CM’s Relief Fund.

Renowned singers and bands from Dimapur have come together in support and solidarity to lend their talents to this charity event. The list of artistes includes UDX, Renbeni Odyuo, Thunglamo Ngullie, Kimatsung Jamir, Imli Lee, Trance Effect, Sunep Lemtur, Frozen Heart, Imnasenla Aier, Diethozo Thakro, Yellow Beacon, Ukelele Dimapur, Note Grid Rock Guitar & String Sections and Echoes Hill Band.

In the run-up to the event, some of the artistes will be performing live on the streets of Dimapur to create awareness for the main event. The first performance will be on September 7 from 5:00 PM in front of Big Bazaar Mall. Therefore, all music lovers and concerned citizens are invited to come and witness these performances and also freely donate for this noble cause.

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company has since satisfied those concerns.

The timing of the filing of this lawsuit looks tactical, given that Stuart Galbraith and other senior executives from the ticket reselling industry will be facing a committee of MPs on Wednesday.

Proceedings are at an early stage and the BBC has not seen the evidence on which Viagogo’s allegations are based. But the latest allegations, that Stuart Galbraith’s campaign against Viagogo involved unlawful and fraudulent behaviour, seem to have ensured that this nasty dispute just got a lot nastier.

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oseph Konyak, a renowned Hindi singer from Mon, has released a single music video titled ‘Sunlo’ via YouTube.

Unlike most Nagas artistes who prefer English to Hindi when it comes to singing, Joseph has chosen to sing in Hindi and does it with so much prowess and elegance.

He had previously covered other Hindi songs and also released some singles in Hindi including ‘Kaisa Nasha’ which won him ‘The Best Pop Song’ at 8th Nagaland Music Award in 2016.

Recorded at Music Baker y, Dimapur, the

newly released song, with a beautiful melody and artistic lyrics, further cements Joseph’s capabilities as a gifted artiste.

His approach to Hindi songs and seriousness in the song writing is clearly visible and it may not be long before he gets catapult into a bigger arena.

Talent cannot be faked and likewise talented hardworking people also do not go unnoticed for long.

Originally from Naginimora, Joseph now resides in Tizit under Mon district. He has disclosed that he’ll be releasing more singles soon.

(Staff Reporter)

app ers T.I. and Busta Rhymes have shared a debunked conspiracy theory that claims Bob Marley was killed by the CIA. Posting on Instagram, the music stars shared a screenshot of a debunked news article which quotes ex-CIA agent Bill Oxley as claiming he “infected Marley with cancer”.

Although the reggae legend died from brain cancer in 1981, the story claims the US killed him because he was “starting a revolution”.

The story alleges that Oxley admitted the act on his deathbed, claiming that Marley was one of 17 people he killed for the CIA between 1974 and 1985.

The article, which has been shared online for several years, also details how Oxley posed as a New York Times photographer in order to gain access to Marley at his Blue Mountains retreat in Jamaica.

He claims to have infected Marley with cancer by pricking his toe.

(NME)

Trump says he won’t watch ‘First Man’

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resident Trump has publicly stated that he has no interest in seeing the Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man” after the director’s decision to omit the moment when the famed astronaut planted an American flag on the moon.

Trump sounded off on the controversy in an interview with the Daily Caller, in which he said he would not be seeing the film.

“It’s unfor tunate,” he said. “It’s almost like they’re embarrassed at the achievement coming from America, I think it’s a terrible thing.”

He continued: “When you think of Neil Armstrong and when you think of the landing on the moon, you think about the American flag. For that reason, I wouldn’t even want to watch the movie.”

As previously reported, Ryan Gosling, who plays Armstrong in the film, defended its decision to omit the famous moment from the movie.

“I think this was widely regarded in the end as a human achievement [and] that’s how we chose to view it,” he told reporters

(via The Telegraph). “I also think Neil was extremely humble, as were many of these astronauts, and time and time again he deferred the focus from himself to the 400,000 people who made the mission possible.”

Gosling would jokingly admit that he may have “cognitive bias” on the issue being that he’s Canadian.

Trump joins astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was on the famed Apollo 11 flight with Armstrong, in his distaste of the omission. The 88- year-old aviator tweeted some historical photos of the moon landing along with a hashtag reading “proud to be an American.”

Sadly, Armstrong himself cannot weigh in on the debate as he died in 2012 at age 82.

(FoxNews)

Alicia Silverstone recalls finding fame in Hollywood

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hen Alicia Silverstone was cast to play spoiled Beverly Hills teen Cher Horowitz in 1995’s “Clueless,” she had no idea the film would become a box office sensation, impact the fashion world for at least a decade, leave a lasting mark on several generations of viewers and make her a sought-after star.

She was just exhausted.

“I worked nonstop,” the now-41-year-old actress told Into the Gloss Monday about her early years in Hollywood. “It was crazy. So much so that I was tired when I started ‘Clueless’ — just an overworked little person.

“Amy [Heckerling, the director of ‘Clueless’] had seen the Aerosmith videos [I was in] and asked to meet with me. ‘Clueless’ was fun, but at the same time it was just another job for me.”

Silverstone revealed

she ultimately took on the life-changing gig because of Heckerling alone. The 64year-old filmmaker was also the director behind another iconic teen flick — 1982’s “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

That film, which starred Sean Penn as Jeff Spicoli, explored how a group of Southern California high school students enjoyed their favorite subjects: sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.

“I knew she was a talented filmmaker,” said Silverstone to the beauty site.

“Cher was a really good part for me because she and I are so different.”

Silverstone, who insisted she was nothing like the rich high school socialite in real life, was then eager to take on the challenge.

“Amy probably told [the hairstyling team] ‘Make her blonder,’” said Silverstone.

“But the clothes… At the time I had been wearing a green Tshirt and a pair of jeans [for] all of my auditions. I had no fashion sense. I did so many fittings… and I remember being like, ‘Why is this taking so much time? This is so boring!’ But now of course, I understand.”

But acting for the big screen was nothing new for Silverstone, who previously spent her summers traveling to England, where she discovered theater, with her British parents.

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championship of Mon Town and Mon district veteran open badminton tournament on August 30-31.

In the tournament, Leihong Konyak emerged as Nagaland men’s champion 2018. He also won the U-19 boys’ singles title.

Former Nagaland champion, Yaom won the U-19 girls’ title.

Yaom and Unice finished runners-up in U-19 girls doubles. Shemon and Unice secured the runnersup in U-19 mixed doubles and Shemon and Wangshak emerged as runnersup in U-17 boys doubles.

The team also Winners in various categories with district administration and MDBA members. emerged as over all junior D I M A P U R , S E P 5 Badminton Association winners of the inter-district team championship and (NPN): Mon District (MDBA) felicitated the and state open badminton MDBA emerged as the

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Loving dad, mum & family members.

6th September 2017

Volleyball trophy at Akuluto town DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Black Panthers Club Akuluto will be organizing the 40th Open Volley Ball Running Trophy from October 18 to 20.

Only Sumi’s teams from Zunheboto district are eligible for participation.

Interested teams from Zunheboto the district may contact- 9612627926, 7005069511, 8730014553 and 7005718248 for details.

Champion will receive Rs. 60,000 while the 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners-up will receive Rs.30,000, Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 10,000.

Individual prizes such as outstanding player, best player and best spiker will be awarded.

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Lt. Kevikielie Nakhro 06-09-2017

Not even a single day has passed by without thinking of you.

You will always be remembered in our hearts.

Loving sisters, brother, in-laws, nieces and nephews

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY Lt. Thingpio T. Chai Khiamniungan "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away"

Job 1:21

Lt. SENZÜNGLEMLA CHANGTONGYA Died on 06-09-2017

We deeply miss you since you left us.

But you are always remembered each and every day and will be in the centre of our hearts till we meet again.

Loving Husband and relatives

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Remembering you is easy, we do it every day.

Missing you is the heartache that never goes away.

Loved ones

Born : 08.10.2014 – Died : 06.09.2017

Though it's been a year since you left us on the call of our Heavenly Father but you are always remembered in our hearts.

May we meet again in the World free from sorrows, worries and death.

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KDFRA elects new team

DIMAPUR, SEP 5 (NPN): Kohima District Football Referee Association (KDFRA) has elected a new team of office bearers for the tenure 2018-2020 during the meeting-cum-election on September 1.

The new team is headed by Ketholetuo Khezhie as president, Bentilo Rengma as vice president, Kereingukho Rino as general secretary along with five executive members.

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team champion 2018.

In a press statement, MDBA president Y. Pongba Konyak said that the felicitation programme was graced by Deputy Commissioner and chairman district sports council Mon, Thavaseelan K, where he congratulated the team winners and also contributed cash awards to the winners.

The DC also promised to renovate the courts at indoor badminton stadium, Mon. Guest of honour, project director DRDA, N. Wennyei Konyak also encouraged the youngsters and promised to extend necessary help to the upcoming badminton players in the district.

1st Death Anniversary of

We the bereaved family of Late R. Ovungbeni Jami (Aosenla) born on 01-06-2018 would like to convey our deepest appreciation and gratitude to one and all who supported us physically, financially and spiritually from the time of her illness till her last breath on 02-09-2018. We regret our inability to thank every one of you personally.

We pray that God bless you all abundantly.

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Born 01-07-1946

Born on : 1/07/1953 – Died on : 6/09/2017

Dear Oba, On this day, you passed away for your heavenly abode, though we wish, you could still be here with us. We will always remember you Oba, because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving family.

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With utmost sincerely, we the family members of K. Aomeren (Mangmetong) would like to convey our deepest gratitude to all the people who ceaselessly and tirelessly supported and comforted our family from the time of his illness till his last breath on 30-08-2018.

We specially thank the Doctors and Nurses of NHAK. Oncology Ward, Kohima Ao Baptist Arogo (KABA), neighbours, unions and friends for their financial, physical and prayer support. We regret our inability to thank you all personally, but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless each one of you abundantly K-2587

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Born on: 14/07/1992 – Died on: 30/08/2018 "When God gives, He gives us precious one.

And when God takes, He takes away the special one" We the bereaved family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each an every individual who stood by us, through prayers, physical and financial help at the sudden demise of our beloved Late R. LIBEMO Murry on 30/08/2018.

We convey our special thanks to : 1. Shri. Y. Patton, Dy. Chief Minister of Nagaland 2. Shri. Vanthungo Odyuo, NCP President Nagaland State unit 3. Dr. Thungchamo Murry 4. Dimapur Yikhum Union 5. Borlengri Lotha Baptist Church 6. Borlengri Block II friends and neighbours 7. Wokha Town Yikhum Union 8. Englan Range EAC and staff 9. Englan Range VDB Secy. Association 10. Wokha district VDB Secy. Association 11. Yikhum Village Baptist Church 12. Yikhum Village Council 13. Friends of Late R. LIBEMO Murry Though, we could not give you anything in return, we pray that God bless you all abundantly.

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We the family of Late Lanunungsang Jamir (Longsa) would like to express our deepest and sincere gratitude to all our well wishers, individuals and unions, who stood by us at the sudden demise on 02 September 2018.

We convey our special thanks to :1. Tsiesema Basa Village Council.

2. Tsiesema Basa Women Society.

3. Tsiesema Basa Youth.

4. Kohima Mungya Union.

5. Longsa Union Kohima 6. Ao Union Kohima.

7. Ongpangkong Union Kohima.

8. Longsa Union Dimapur 9. Chumukedima Longsa Senso Telongjem.

10. Burma Camp United North Block (A) Council.

11. Ao Church Burma Camp.

12. Kushiabill Ao Union Telongjem.

13. Khushiabill Village Sector-4.

14. North Police Station.

15. Chiephopozou Police Station.

16. Alemtemshi IAS, Ex Chief Secretary.

17. S. Meren Aier (Mupong Chukit).

We deeply regret for our inability to mention and thank all individuals, but we pray that our Almighty God bless you all for your generosity and love towards us.

Loving wife, son and family members.

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"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". (Phil 1:21) We, the bereaved family members and relatives would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, well wishers, churches, organizations, unions and friends who stood by through prayers, physical and financial help during our sorrow and grief on sudden illness and demise of our beloved Late Vibeilie Seyie, S/o Doneilie Seyie on 2nd Sept, 2018.

We would like to thank specially : 1. Mengujuma Christian Revival Church 2. Mengujuma Village Council, VDB and Kenei Kro-u 3. Assemblies of God Church, Chumukedima Town 4. Chumukedima Town Mothers Association 5. Zasi Krotho, Chumukedima Town 6. Neikuolie Seyie 7. Rokolhou Angami, Contractor 8. Visasolie Lhoungu, Chairman, Nagaland Bamboo Mission 9. Dr. Nicky Kire, Chairman, RD 10. Kelenguzo Kuotsu, Head GB, Chumukedima Town 11. Neisevo Khate, Proprietor NK Interiors 12. Dr. Sedevi, doctors and nurses of Referral Hospital, Dimapur.

We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual personally, but it is our prayer that God Almighty bless everyone of you abundantly for your good deeds.

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Through this column, we would like to express our profound gratitude to each and every individuals, relatives, friends, neighbours, churches and well wishers who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during the illness and at the ultimate demise of our beloved LT. MR. KEDOCANYÜ RHITSO on 01/09/2018.

We are truly indebted to : 1. Sechü Zubza Baptist Church 2. Sechü Zubza Village Council 3. Sechü Zubza Youth Organisation 4. Directorate of School Education (DOSE), Nagaland 5. District Education officers and staff (DEO) Kohima 6. Officers and staff SDEO Kohima 7. NCF NEIGRIHMS 8. NEIGRIHMS doctors & nurses, Shillong 9. Doctors and nurses Naga Hospital Kohima (NHK) 10. Angami Students' Union, Shillong 11. Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho (AGOK) 12. Western Angami Gazetted Officers Krotho (WAGOK) 13. Executive and members of NSEAOA 14. SSA Teachers Association We deeply regret our inability to thank each and every individuals but it is our prayer that God Almighty bless you all abundantly.

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We, the bereaved family members of Lt. Hetoi Zhimo Hd G.B would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every individuals and organizations who supported us physically, financially and through prayer at the sudden demise of our beloved father on 29th August 2018.

We are deeply indebted to:1. S.HETOI BAPTIST CHURCH 2. S.HETOI VILLAGE COUNCIL 3. S.HETOI GMS TEACHERS 4. ATO AREA G.B ASSOCIATION 5. ATO AREA STH 6. ATO AREA CHURCH LEADERS FELLOWSHIP 7. ATO AREA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 8. ATO AREA STUDENTS' UNION 9. TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH NIHOKHU 10. NIHOKHO BAPTIST CHURCH 11. SUMI BAPTIST CHURCH NAGA UNITED VILLAGE 12. WSBAK OFFICE 13. S.HOTOVI BAPTIST CHURCH 14. H.KHEHOYI BAPTIST CHURCH 15. ALL RANKS & FILES OF THE GPRN/NSCN 16. YETOHO BAPTIST CHURCH 17. YETOHO BAPTIST CHURCH WOMAN DEPTT. 18. YETOHO BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH DEPTT. 19. KIYEKHU ENO S.HETOI GHAMI KUPOSHUKULU KOHIMA 20. ZUTOI GHAMI BAPTIST CHURCH 21. ZUTOI GHAMI BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY 22. H. VIHETO BAPTIST CHURCH 23. TOSHIHO BAPTIST CHURCH 24. H.KHEHOYI BAPTIST CHURCH WOMAN DEPTT. 25. HOZUKHE BAPTIST CHURCH 26. NEW SHOWUBA (LOYER) VILLAGE G.B.S 27. NEW SHOWUBA (LOYER) VILLAGE COUNCIL 28. NIKHEKHU BAPTIST CHURCH 29. GHOTOVI BAPTIST CHURCH 30. GHOTOVI BAPTIST CHURCH NIULAND 31. KIYEKHU BAPTIST CHURCH 32. LIKE MINDED ZHIMOMI’S HQ. DIMAPUR 33. HOZUKHE VILLAGE G.B.S 34. Mr. AKAVI ZHIMO, NIHOKHU VILLAGE 35. Mr.SHIKIHO ZHIMO, S.K EKRANIPATHAR 36. Mr. K.HOLLOHON, EX-MINISTER 37. Mr. A.GHOVISHE KIBA, 1ST CLASS CONTRACTOR 38. Mr. KHEKIYE K. SEMA, IAS (RTD) 39. Mr. KIDEON V. ZHIMOMI, SECRETARY MINISTRY KILO (HOME) AFFAIRS GPRN/NSCN 40. Mr. JACOB ZHIMO (HON’BLE MINISTER PHED) 41. Mr. AKIHITO JIMO, VICE PRESIDENT (SGSA) 42. Mr. NAGATO ASSUMI, TATAR NSCN/GPRN 43. Mr. KITOSHE ZHIMO, S.HETOI VILLAGE 44. Mr. PHUTOI JIMOMI, KILONSER FGN ACCORD’S 45. Mr. AHETO CHOPHY, MAJ.GENERAL GPRN/NSCN 46. Mr. GHONITO SWU, Er(R.D) S.HETOI 47. Mr. KUGHAHO ZHIMO, Jt. DIRECTOR (Rtd) 48. Mr. ZHUKIYE AWOMI, DEPUTY . KILONSER NSCN/GPRN 49. Mr. MUGHAVI ZHIMO, DIRECTOR AIRPORT DIMAPUR 50. Mr. HOKHEZHE, G.B HOKHEZE VILLAGE 51. Mr. L.KAITO ZHIMO, Hd.G.B KIYEKHU VILLAGE 52. Mr. KUGHAHO ZHIMO, Hd. G.B H.KHEHOYI VILLAGE 53. TO ALL THE G.Bs WESTERN SUMI We deeply regret our inability to acknowledge each and every individual personally but it's our sincere prayer that our Almighty GOD Bless each and everyone of you abundantly for your good deeds.

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Special guest along with champions Khriekesa FC, late Kenguruse’s father, AR officials and others after prize distribution in Kohima on Wednesday. (NP).

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Kohima, Sep 5 (NPN): Khriekesa FC emerged as the champion of the Kohima district Capt. (late) N. Kenguruse district level football tournament held at Kohima local ground on Wednesday.

Organized by 3rd (Naga Hills) Bn Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hq IGAR (N), Khriekesa FC in the final defeated Nerhema FC 3-2 via shootout after the match ended 1-1.

In an exciting final match, Nerhema village FC took the first lead in 12th minute, when Kekhrieletuo Tsira converted a spot kick. The spot kick was awarded after an error committed by Akuo-u Ciesotsu of Khriekesa FC. Nerhema village FC dominated the first session and ended a 1-0 score. After the breather, Khriekesa FC came back strongly but wasted number of occasions in finding an equalizer. It was only in the dying minute of the final whistle

Achamo rose on the occasion to score the equalizer for Khriekesa FC to take the match into extra time.

In the extra time, both teams failed to score.

The champion team received Rs. 25,000 along with running trophy and citations, while the runnersup received Rs. 15,000. The golden boot (highest scorer) award went to four players (3 goal each) namely Petevizo Kezieo and Shurhusul Zhotso of Nerhema village FC and Vimelie Chasie and Khrieneituo Kezieo of

Khriekesa FC. Medophrezo Kezieo of Nerhema village FC was named the best goal keeper.

The final match was graced by deputy inspector general head quarter 5 sector Assam Rifles, brigadier Sandeep Sharada as special guest. He gave away the prizes to the winners. The match was witnessed by hundreds of citizens and neighbouring villages including late Capt. N. Kenguruse’s family members and rank and file of Assam rifles.

Delhi pacer Suyal to join Nagaland New Delhi, Sep 5 (Agencies): Nagaland will be bolstered by the presence of seasoned leftarm pacer Pawan Suyal in its ranks for the upcoming domestic season, Sportstar Live reported.

The Northeast side picked the Delhi speedster in the ‘guest player’ category along with Karnataka all-rounder Abrar Kazi and wicketkeeper-batsman K.B Pawan.

“There is a lot of competition for fast bowlers in Delhi. Being a regular in the side was tough.

At times, I was treated like an outsider since I am from Uttarakhand. Keeping all these factors in mind, I chose to switch,” Suyal told Sportstar on Wednesday.

Suyal — who has 60 wickets in 20 first-class games — has also been a part of the Indian Premier League with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils.

All-rounder Kazi is keen to play the full season and that’s the primary reason behind his move. “I was looking for a better opportunity, where I would get more matches. In Karnataka, the opportunities were limited,” he said.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

DFL 2018 trophy unveiled

Organizers and club members during the unveiling of trophy and launching of jerseys in Dimapur.

D IMAP U R , S EP 5 (NPN): The trophy of the Dimapur Football League was unveiled on Wednesday where the teams also launched their jerseys at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur during a joint meeting of the organizers and the eight participating clubs along with Dimapur District Football Association and Dimapur District Football Referee Association.

According to media & publicity cell of DFL, during the meeting, DFL convenor, Shiyeto Wotsa briefed the club members about the various rules and

regulations of the league and said that the organizers were trying their best to promote football and players.

He requested all the clubs to come in full uniform during the opening ceremony to be held on September 14 at DDSC Stadium at 1 pm which will be graced by minister of higher & technical education Temjen Imna Along Longkumer as special invitee. Shiyeto disclosed that there will be six individual prizes including best goalkeeper, midfielder, defender, highest scorer,

young emergent payer and man of the tournament.

DDFA vice president, Tsenthungo Lotha said that the DFL has been placed in safe hands under the leadership of Shiyeto as the convenor. He said that the DFL was for upcoming players and urged all participating clubs to maintain discipline and uplift the status of DFL. DDFRA president, Shiyito appealed for support and cooperation from all the clubs during the tournament. He also distributed by-laws for the tournament.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Asiad medallists Tyson to visit India for MMA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Asian Games-2018 (Athletics) medal winners pose for a photograph, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the medal winners of the recently concluded 18th Asian Games at his residence here on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister congratulated the medal winners and complimented

them for their exemplary performance enabling India to register its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

The Prime Minister congratulated the medal winners and complimented

them for their exemplary performance enabling India to register its best ever medal tally at the Asian Games, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

He told the medal winners that their sporting feats have raised India’s

stature and pride. He expressed the hope that the medal winners will remain grounded and would not lose focus due to fame and accolades.

“During the interaction, Prime minister urged the sports persons to use technology as an aid to

improve their performance.

He added that sports persons should continue their self-improvement by using technology aided critical analysis of their performance as well as those of top players in the world.

“Prime Minister expressed happiness in seeing young

talents rise from the small towns, rural areas and from poor background and win medals for the nation. He said that there is real potential in the rural areas and we should continue nurturing those talents. He added that the outside world is unaware of the day-to-day struggles a sports person has to go through,” the statement said. “ P M M o d i u r ge d the sports persons not to rest based on the laurels achieved and asked them to strive harder for greater glory. He said that the biggest challenge for the medal winners will start now and they should never lose their goal of being in the Olympic Games podium,” it added.

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore was also present on the occasion.

India had garnered a record medal haul at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia, by bagging 69 medals, beating the previous best of 65 registered at the Guangzhou edition in 2010.

Mumbai, Sep 5 (IANS): Legendary boxer Mike Tyson will visit India for the Kumite 1 league mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament to be held here on September 29. Tyson’s association with the Kumite 1 league is in the capacity of a mentor and he will be the chief guest of honour at the launch and fight night. “Namaste India.

I am Mike Tyson and I am coming to see you in Worli, Mumbai on September 29,” Tyson said in a video on the Kumite 1 league’s Youtube channel. In the past the former world heavyweight champion had declined several requests both from the sports and film fraternity to visit India. So what really convinced him this time?

Talking about Tyson’s consent, promoter of Kumite 1 League, Mohamed Ali Budhwani said: “Not long back, my face to face meeting with Mike Tyson to convince him to come to India is by itself a journey that I will cherish all my life.

It was both thrilling and an emotional one for me.”

“I travelled all the way to Las Vegas with a throbbing heart. I’m a hardcore MMA fan and have put years of my

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life into research so that I’m able to build the sport and thereby create opportunities for thousands of people in this country to have a sustainable livelihood. Tyson’s support is invaluable in this journey and I’m eternally grateful to him,” he said in a statement.

“Mike Tyson wants to see MMA grow in India so that people find employment and that it reaches talented fighters at grass root level.

Our visions aligned and I believe that was the clincher.

He truly wants to see Kumite 1 league taking MMA to remote corners of the country and find talented fighters, which is exactly what we will do. Right after the launch and fight night we will dive headlong into a talent hunt across the country starting with Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and spread out to the interiors.”

Nadal to face Potro in US Open semis

Rafael Nadal

New York, Sep 5 (IANS): The reigning US Open champion and world number one endured a gruelling match against ninth-seeded Thiem, who swept the first set 6-0 on Tuesday night, reports EFE news agency.

Nadal mounted an impressive comeback, winning the next two sets as he got to grips with the Austrian’s power. Thiem levelled the match with a fourth set tiebreak victory before Nadal finally edged a tense final set after another tie-break. The match, which lasted 4 hours and 49 minutes, ended after 2 a.m. local time, with Nadal prevailing 0-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-5).

The Spaniard moves on

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to the semi-finals where he will meet Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.

Del Potro is headed to the US Open semi-finals for the third time after defeating US player John Isner 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-2 here on Tuesday in a match that lasted more than 3 1/2 hours.

While both men suffered in the heat -- more than 90 F (32 C) -- and humidity at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the No. 3 seed coped better than Isner, who was trying to become the first American in 12 years to reach the US Open semis.

And though the home court advantage was theoretically Isner’s, the crowd included a large number of vocal supporters of the Ar-

gentine.

“An epic match. We’re both tired in the end,” Del Potro said afterwards.

Serena enters US Open semi-finals

American tennis player Serena Williams beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the US Open in a duel that lasted an hour and 26 minutes.

Williams, cur rently ranked 26 in the world, will play the Grand Slam semifinal against Latvian Anastasija Sevastova, 18th in the WTA rankings who beat US defender Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-3 earlier on Tuesday, reports EFE news.

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