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NPF MLAs want alliance with NDPP

Correspondent/Staff Reporter

KOHIMA/DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): A day after NPF dismissed outright, a news report in Nagaland Post over a “simmering crisis” within the legislature wing besides claiming that NPF legislature with 26 MLAs were “intact and sailing together in unity”; the fact has been exposed, when over 20 of them have already begun camping in Hotel de Oriental Kohima. By secluding themselves in the hotel, the legislators have clearly sent a strong signal that they were “ready and willing” to make a deal with the ruling NDPP. Earlier, a signed letter by 18 NPF legislators addressed to the NPF legislature party leader, T.R. Zeliang, have mooted for a “coalition of regional parties- NPF (26 MLAs) and NDPP (17 MLAs). The 18 NPF legislators in their letter to T.R. Zeliang, have cited the need to have a stable regional coalition in Nagaland to deliver the goods and “face any eventualities in the upcoming Lok Sabha election”. They have also urged

ZVSU flays alleged gang-rape of minor DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): Zaonger Village Students’ Union (ZVSU) has condemned the alleged “inhuman and barbaric gang rape” of a 17-year school girl by five men in Tuensang. In a press release, ZVSU president Achung Jangleh claimed that the victim was reportedly called by two of her female friends on February 24, 2019 night on the pretext of bringing home some domestic stuff from the locality. However, upon reaching the locality, ZVSU said the perpetrators, who were already seated in a van, drove them miles away to an unknown place. Alleging that the “ghastly act was premeditated”, the ZVSU said the victim was held captive by perpetrators for three consecutive days and was “brutally gang raped.” The union claimed that the victim was “mercilessly handcuff ” and served booze under duress and sexually assaulted. (Cont’d on p-11)

Gov prorogues budget session

DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya, has prorogued the third session of the 13th NLA at the conclusion of its sitting on February 26, 2019. The session began on February 23 and was adjourned sine die on February 26.

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over 20 mlas insulate themselves in a hotel

upon the party leader to “initiate necessary steps” to realize the objective as cited by formalizing modalities for a regional alliance with NDPP leadership. The signatories of the letter included the following NPF legislators: 1. Imkong L. Imchen; 2. Azheto Zhimomi; 3. Moatoshi Longkumer; 4. Kijung Chang; 5. Amenba Yaden; 6. Y.M.Yollow Konyak; 7. Muthingyuba Sangtam; 8. E. Eshak ; 9. Dr. Imtiwapang Aier; 10. Er. Picto Shohe; 11.C.L. John;12.Chotisuh Sazo; 13. Y. Vikheho Swu;14.Yitachu;15.Kezhienyi Khalo;16.Keneizhako

Nakro;17. Khriehu Liezietsu and 18.Dr. Chumben Murry. It was learnt that E.E. Pangteang joined the bandwagon later since he returned from Delhi on Thursday. However, it was confirmed that he also signed in the letter making the total to 19 NPF legislators. More NPF legislators are expected to join the group in the next day or two and their next move would prove crucial at a time when national politics is also undergoing a realignment in preparation for the Lok Sabha polls expected from first week of April to May. There is also specula-

tion that the offer by the majority of the NPF legislators to the NDPP may not be immediately accepted but things could change in politics. From 2014 the NPF party witnessed the spectre of legislators taking holiday refuge at Kaziranga resort at least on two occasions and also in luxury hotels in Kohima and Dimapur when the party was wracked by divisions in 2014, 2015, 2016-17. The crisis within the opposition NPF could either spell serious problems for the party if more legislators walk out to cause a split.

T.R. Zeliang responds; convenes meeting on March 8

Leader of Opposition, T.R. Zeliang has confirmed that he had received a letter signed by 18 NPF legislators. When contacted the opposition leader, T.R. Zeliang, admitted saying: “Yes, 18 MLAs have written to me”. Zeliang said that in view of the development, the NPF legislature party meeting has been convened on March 8 along with the party president to discuss the issue. The present ‘rebellion/dissidence’ could be the Ides of March for T.R. Zeliang who has had to battle two bigwigs of the party for the post of chief minister in the past: in 2014 then 2015 and 2017. Known to have been very close with BJP leaders, Zeliang’s attempt to continue alliance with BJP was thwarted by the stand taken by his party president over the issue of the “anti-minority Christian” acts of the saffron party.

Ruling NDPP spurns NPF overture DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): In response to the signed letter by 18 NPF legislators addressed to the NPF legislature party leader, T.R. Zeliang which went viral on social media, the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has spurned the “offer” for a coalition of regional parties (NDPPNPF). In response, NDPP through its media and communication committee has described the offer as “absurd and incomprehensible” since NDPP has a pre-poll alliance with BJP and where the alliance campaign was addressed at Tuensang by none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NDPP said after election other parties such as JD (U), NPP and Independent joined the alliance after declaration of results on January 3,2018 to form the Progressive Democratic Alliance (PDA). NDPP said it remained “forever grateful” to its partners and therefore the talk of “regional coalition” was out of question especially when the NPF had “openly rejected the consultation meet of all

stakeholders on 31st January 2019, as well as rejecting the provisions of Article 371A as was endorsed by all tribal hohos.” NDPP also reiterated that its leaders have “never met” with any of the NPF leaders nor ever intended to as the party (NDPP) respected post-poll commitments and especially when PDA was in a much stronger position on completion of one year on March 3,2019. To rub it in, NDPP said the offer for a regional coalition only served to remind what it had always stated “that the opposition camp is wrought with desperation, mistrust and frustration and that it was only matter of time before the dam would burst”. It said the move by the 18 NPF legislators has only exposed the disunity among them which was a well known face too. NDPP admonished the “oldest regional party in the north east” for behaving in “such a cheap manner especially the hon’ble MLAs by resorting to create confusion” among the people so as to divide the PDA. NDPP also said the

“cheap gimmickry employed by the opposition” was not only disgusting but also an insult to the mandate reposed on them by their respective constituencies and asked the NPF to behave as a responsible party befitting a political party. Hitting out further, NDPP said NPF ought to realise that it was rejected by the people during the recent general elections as the mandate was with the PDA government. NDPP asked NPF not to indulge in “all possible kind of mischief ” to dislodge the present dispensation. NDPP also reminded that it was not too long ago when people witnessed the “intra party political drama” in the NPF during the last four years of DAN-III and including the present crisis. It expressed amusement that “such an unpredictable political party” with strife and internal problems and incapable of providing a stable government was “trying to dislodge a firm and united alliance that has the mandate of the people of Nagaland.”

Complaint filed against PM for dyslexia jibe

C H E N NA I , M A R 7 (AGENCIES): An NGO, which works for the rights of differently-abled people, lodged a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged derogatory remarks on dyslexia, at the Saidapet police station on Wednesday. According to The New Indian Express report, PS Bharathi, vice-president of Tamil Nadu Association for the Rights of All Types of Differently-Abled and Caregivers lodged the complaint. He criticised Modi for using dyslexia as a tool for political interests. “For taking a dig at a political rival, the prime minister has insulted the whole differently-abled community which has caused them immense grief,” said the petition. Meanwhile, a source in Saidapet police station said no case has been filed on the complaint. The police told NGO members that they will proceed after taking a legal opinion on whether the police station has jurisdiction or authority to file or probe such a case against Prime (Cont’d on p-11) Minister.

Use of OSA against media reprehensible: Editors Guild BJP minority morcha president NEW DELHI, MAR 7 (PTI/ IANS): Editors Guild of India (EGI) and other media bodies Thursday condemned the government’s stand before the Supreme Court on Rafale deal reportage, and said any attempt to use the Official Secrets Act (OSA) against the media was reprehensible. In a statement, EGI denounced the “threats” against the media in the matter and urged the government to refrain from initiating any action that might undermine the media’s freedom and independence. “The Editors Guild of India unequivocally condemns the Attorney General’s comments before the Supreme Court pertaining to documents based on which the media, including The Hindu, had reported on the Rafale deal,” the statement said. Attorney General KK Venugopal Wednesday sought dismissal of a petition for a review of the apex court’s earlier judgment on Rafale deal on the ground that the fresh

petition relied on documents “stolen” from Defence Ministry and that investigations were going on to find out if it was a crime and violative of OSA, it said. “Although the Attorney General later clarified that the investigation and contemplated action would not be initiated against journalists or lawyers who used these documents, the Guild is perturbed over such threats,” the statement said. A group of press bodies also expressed concern over the government’s submission in the apex court that documents related to Rafale aircraft deal have been “stolen” from the Defence Ministry. N Ram says sources will be protected: Documents pertaining to purchase of Rafale fighter jets based on which articles were published in The Hindu were not stolen and the sources which provided them will not be revealed, said N Ram, Chairman of The Hindu Group of Publications.

Contrasting the days when he wrote extensively on the kickbacks paid in the Bofors gun deal, Ram said no threats were then made to him or to The Hindu like invoking the Official Secrets Act as it was being done by the Modi government. Speaking to IANS on Thursday, Ram said the

bogey of stolen documents were raised during WiKi leaks, Pentagon Papers and other issues as well. Ram said the information was published in public interest as part of investigative journalism as it was suppressed despite repeated demands made inside and outside Parliament.

Press freedom can’t be above natl security: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley (PTI)

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said that freedom of press cannot be above national security and that the framers of the Constitution too realised this fact. Jaitley’s comments came in response to a media query about the government telling

the Supreme Court that the material published in The Hindu newspaper. “Let me be very clear... What goes on in the court let’s leave it for the court to decide. It is obvious that defence notings of sensitive interests to this country have been leaked out,” the Minister said. “Don’t forget that we have a very free press in India and we respect it. But even the framers of the Constitution have said that national security is an exception. And that has never been challenged in the last 72 years,” he added.

calls for re-electing Modi govt

Correspondent

KOHIMA, MAR 7 (NPN): Pledging full support to the Narendra Modi government, BJP Minority Morcha national president Abdul Rasheed Ansari called for re-electing the Modiled NDA government at the Centre for ensuring security, harmony, development and pride of the nation. He was here to attend the Minority Morcha convention held here to discuss various issues in the State, besides sharing details o several schemes launched by the Union minority affairs ministry for uplift of the minority communities in the country. The convention was held at Niraamaya Retreats Aradura, here on Wednesday evening. Later interacting with media persons, Ansari asserted that BJP was a democratic party. On the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), he remarked, “We had asked and will again ask all our State units in the Northeast to give their opinions. And only after we create a national consensus, we shall

NGBF reiterates call for early Naga solution KL Chishi quits state BJP unit DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): On behalf of all Naga civil society groups and tribal hohos of Nagaland, Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has appealed to Naga political groups (NPGs) and Government of India (GoI) to sort out their differing positions, reconsider what could be best for the Nagas’ future and come to a logical conclusion without wasting any more time. In a joint statement by its president Sahleem Konyak, general secretary Shikuto Zalipu and information & publicity secretary Akhu Naga, the federation also appreciated deputy national security adviser and Interlocutor for Naga peace talks RN Ravi for his crucial visit to Nagaland on February 26 and 27. The federation also heaped praise on him for meeting all civil society organisations and tribal hohos and sharing vividly

the ongoing Naga peace process. The visit followed the February 6 meeting of all tribal hohos and mass-based organisations under its aegis that called for early resolution of Naga political problem and resulted in a State bandh on February 11. While meeting representatives of various organisations, Ravi updated them about the status of the ongoing peace talks and during which he had categorically stated that, except for flag and constitution, all other relevant points had been discussed and agreed upon by the negotiating parties. According to NGBF, in the last 22 years, a substantial change in political equation has taken place on both sides. Stating that this had led to an inclusive process in the negotiations with all Naga national political groups (NNPGs), the federation

said this was an indication that the composite process was ample enough for finalising the matters. But regretting that in the last 22 years an agreement could not be reached between GoI and NNPGs, the federation likened it to clamping of a sword of uncertainty on the Nagas. Under the circumstances, it explained that the intentions and sincerity of the parties engaged in the negotiations come under a cloud of doubt, besides leading to fear and insecurity among the Nagas. If four governments at the Centre could not find a solution, the fifth also could be expected to linger on one or the other matter. And Nagas would be forced to believe that peace talks were counterproductive and held with the intention of something different by parties on both sides of the table, the statement added.

DIMAPUR, MAR 7 (NPN): Former chief minister KL Chishi, who had joined the saffron party just ahead of 2018 Assembly election, has tendered his resignation from the membership of BJP with immediate effect. In his resignation letter addressed to the state BJP president Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, Chishi termed as “very unfortunate” that during his association with BJP for little over a year, the party chose to ignore the interest of the people of Nagaland especially on the major issues– Naga political solution, CAB and ILP/BEFR, youth unemployment and lack of development. Chishi said BJP’s assurance to solve Naga political issue had rather changed into “shifting of goalpost as per their convenience” with promise of solution within 18 months turning into election for solution and now solution after election. He said insincerity and lack of urgency has greatly harmed the aspirations of the people. On CAB, Chishi said the brazen attempt to ram through Parliament despite massive protest in

North Eastern states only exposed a particular narrative driven agenda, which he described, was “dangerous to the demography of the entire region.” Further, he also stated that the “flip flop stand” of PDA government on CAB only made matters worse. KL Chishi asserted that the proposal for extension of ILP under BEFR to cover the district of Dimapur lacked “a certain political will.” Chishi said the “hallowed slogan” of BJP about development has crumbled while youths were facing major job crisis leading to proliferation of anti-social activities. “In view of these unaddressed issues that has put the state and its people under grave threat and BJP Nagaland playing second fiddle to nascent party NDPP, prolonging my association with BJP has become untenable,” Chishi said. Meanwhile, Chishi has extended gratitude to all those who stood by him while sailing in BJP’s boat, which he said has now become “directionless” without any signs of fulfilling its stated objective for the people of Nagaland.

ensure that the Bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament.” During the convention, Ansari said he had explained to BJP workers that the basic aim of the party was to serve the people at the ground level and ensure that welfare schemes of the government were implemented and benefits availed by those who are entitled. “We also asked our workers to see that they are in touch with us so that we could serve them better,” the minority wing president said. He informed reporters that the convention also discussed the ensuing Lok Sabha election, during which the party workers ensured their maximum time and energy for electioneering, door-to-door campaign and meeting beneficiaries of the government schemes, influential voters, scholars, religious leaders and educationists to enlist popular support. The convention also expressed concern over the activities of certain groups for their role in destabilising democracy and weakening of the country’s unity. (Cont’d on p-11)

DL, VRCs to come in card format only NEW DELHI, MAR 7 (PTI): Going paperless, driving licences and vehicle registration certificates will now be issued as plastic cards in a standard format across the country. The option of providing a paper or booklet-based driving licence or registration certificate has been done away with, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Thursday. Under the new norms notified by the ministry, states would have an option to issue the two documents in the form of cards, which would be either made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or of Poly Carbonate. “The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has prescribed a common standard format and design of the Driving Licence and the Certificate of Registration for the entire country... The option of providing a paper or booklet based driving licence or the registration certificate has been done away with,” the ministry said in a release. The specifications for the cards are high standard and would enable durable and quality cards, it added. K Y M C

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Mathematics teacher Dr. SC Jamir interacts with SJU students shortage in Pughoboto

DIMAPUR: The Sub-Division Planning & Development Board (SDPDB) Pughoboto meeting for the month of March was held under ADC and vice chairman, Phuleshe K Yepthomi, at the ADC’s office on March 6. According to DIPR, the house deliberated the shortage of mathematics teachers under several GHSs, particularly in Pughoboto, Ghathashi and Lazami. The SDEO appraised the house that he has already sent a proposal to the government. The board asked him to send a reminder to department to expedite the matter. The board was also informed that installation of a Mini Solar Plant at Mini Secretariat has been successfully completed.

The house agreed to request the MLA for aid in building a fence around the plant. The members also suggested that a letter be sent to the concerned department to appoint a caretaker for the plant. The PWD R&B department volunteered to conduct a cleaning drive around the plant. The house also agreed to inform the power department to help assess and then arrange transmission of energy to nearby offices. A farewell program for outgoing ADC Pughoboto, Phuleshe K Yepthomi was conducted after the SDPDB meeting. The ADC expressed gratitude to the people for the cooperation and kindness shown to him during his tenure.

Dr SC Jamir with faculty and staff of St Joseph University on March 5.

DIMAPUR: St Joseph University (SJU), department of Political Science, invited veteran and distinguished statesman Dr. SC Jamir, on March 5 to deliver a concise talk on the topic “Deconstructing the Statehood of Nagaland”. A press release from SJU PRO, Fr. Justin stated that the invitation marked the launching of a first edition of lecture series under the title “Veritas Lectures.”

Delivering his talk, Dr. Jamir touched on topics like the socio-economic and political condition of Nagas when India emerged as a sovereign nation. He described those days as the period of Nagas living with nature and trying to come to terms with the modern world. He reminded the students that they represent the ‘untainted generation’ on whose shoulders now rest the hope of salvag-

ing Naga society. A brief session of interaction was also conducted where post graduate and under graduate students clarified their doubts. The session started with an inaugural address by vice chancellor, Dr. D. Gnanadurai. Head of department political science, professor Charles gave a brief profile of Dr. Jamir. The sessions concluded with a closing prayer by Fr. Justin.

(K) cautions Seminar to promote higher fisheries education NSCN against imposters

MK Mero along with officials of ICAR-CIFE during the seminar to promote higher fishery education in the North Eastern hilly region, held on March 6 in Dimapur.

DIMAPUR: A seminar promoting higher fishery education in the North Eastern hilly region was held at Hotel Saramati on March 6 with principal secretary, department of horticulture, MK Mero as special guest. Speaking in a brief formal program, MK Mero lauded the ICAR-CIFE director, vice chancellor and faculty, for coming to Nagaland to educate farmers and the Fishery and Aquatic

Resource department. Mero also emphasized on the need to develop fisheries through higher education for better growth of the state. He mentioned that the department was also focusing on achieving a level of self-sustenance in fish production through identification of weaker aspects of resource utilization and development. Also giving a brief introduction to the semi-

nar, nodal officer & principal scientist, NEH unit of ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, Dr. PP Srivastava stated that the seminar was organized to promote higher fisheries education and provide need based trainings in the NEH region to bring selfsufficiency to the region. Additional director, fisheries and aquatic resources, Rongsen also urged the ICAR-CIFE faculty to assist the depart-

ment in conducting more trainings and seminars. He also informed the gathering about the urgent need of more hatcheries. He also added that the State needed more support from the Central government under Blue Revolution scheme. Earlier, a welcome address was delivered by Fishery and Aquatic Resource department, director, Kevisa Kense. The resource persons for the seminar were Dr. PP Srivastava; principal scientist, Dr. Megha Bedekar; senior scientist and associate DEAN (Academics), Dr. Rama Sharma; and scientist, A. Pavan Kumar. The seminar was attended by officials from the Fishery and Aquatic resource department.

Mokokchung Town: MMC bans plastics

MOKOKCHUNG: The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has banned single use plastics that are less than 50 microns, especially plastic bags, cutleries including Styrofoam and thermocol disposable plates within the municipal jurisdiction. In a notification, the The Mokokchung MuniciOfficials of Dapfutsumia Youth Organization (DYO) during their get-together program pal Council also added that at Kire Farm, Kohima on March 2. (DYO) in continuation of a previous notification and a coordination meeting between the The Mokokchung Municipal Council and Mokokchung Chamber of Commerce and Industries, it has been decided that the said ban will be implemented in steps.

DIMAPUR: NSCN (K), through its MIP, has cautioned the general public and business community against unscrupulous elements serving information slips in and around Dimapur in the name of NSCN (K). In this regard, NSCN (K) has informed the public and business firms to report issues to “major” Hukheto, military in charge Dimapur. All concerned may also contact Jimo Kak’s, Naga sect UT-1 (9862031119), and N. K Chishi, chairman UT-1 (7085754696). Further, NSCN (K) stated that it will not be responsible for any individual or businessmen dealing with imposters.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019

news in Brief Tuensang DPDB meet on March 11: A Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) monthly meeting will be held on March 11, 11 a.m. at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall. All DPDB members have been requested to attend the meeting. LUC general meeting: Lotha Union Chumoukedima (LUC) has convened its general meeting for the year 2019, to be held on March 9, 10 a.m. at the LUC Community Hall site. All Lothas residing in Chumoukedima have been requested to attend the meeting. GSUK Drug Abuse Prevention program, painting competition: Gorkha Students’ Union Kohima (GSUK), in collaboration with RRTC NE-II, Kripa Foundation, National Institute of Social Defence, is organizing “Community Awareness on Drug Abuse Prevention” program for students, youths and parents on March 10 from 1:30 pm onwards at Gorkha Public Panchayat Hall, Chandmari, Kohima. All members from its six units, senior members, ex-executives and well wishers have been asked to attend the program. Also, a painting competition for students of Classes 9 to12 on the theme “Drugs: Choose to refuse” will be held on March 9. Interested students willing to participate can directly come to the venue on the day of the painting competition. National Handloom Expo in Kohima from March 21: Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. Dimapur, is set to organize National Handloom Expo at Gurkha Public Panchayat Ground, Chandmari, opposite Nagaland Government Printing Press, Kohima, from March 21 to April 3. Interested Co-operative Societies, NGO’s, Apex Societies, SHG’s, etc. may apply to the Project Cell, NHHDC Ltd, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur, along with passport size photographs and detailed address, mobile number, Bank A/C No of participants with the application, on or before March 18, during office hours. DMC on trade license renewal: The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has informed all DMC trade license holders that the grace period for renewal of their licenses for 2019 will expire on March 31. All DMC trade license holders have been informed to renew their respective licenses within the stipulated period to avoid late fines. NPWD workshop & demo: An NPWD workshop & demo of mechanized method of CRRI-Bitchem Cold Mix Technology

in collaboration with BitChem Asphalt Technologies Limited, Guwahati will be conducted on March 16, 9 am to 4 pm at Dimapur, HMP site of M/S Multi Builders. All the technical officers and contractors of NPWD have been requested to attend the workshop. Interested contractors may submit their names/particulars to the office of CE, PWD (R&B), Kohima or contact 9436001960. SKMC dedication ceremony of new Shiva Mandir: Shiva-Kali Mandir Committee (SKMC) will be organising dedication ceremony of a new Shiva Mandir building on March 13. The committee has invited devotees of the area to the dedication ceremony. NUVC general meeting postponed: The Naga United Village Council (NUVC) Dimapur general meeting with audit reporting has been postponed to March 23, 10 am to be held in its Council Hall. All the residents of Naga United Village have been requested to attend the meeting. PNUK elects new team: Poumai Naga Union Kohima (PNUK) has elected new office bearers for the tenure 2019-2021 with Shem Skou as president, Kh. Phoshu as general secretary, Poudu as vice president, along with three others. The advisory board has four members besides two others for assembly affairs. WDVCCA general meeting: Wokha District Village Council Chairman Association (WDVCCA) has convened a general meeting for March 14 at Bhandari Town, Wokha. All members have been requested to attend the meeting. In this regard, WDVCCA has also convened a meeting of its office bearers, advisors and executive members for March 13, 1 p.m. at Bhandari Town Hall. SUD meeting: Satakhami Union Dimapur (SUD) has convened a meeting for March 9, 10 a.m. at Tourist Lodge Dimapur. All unit (village union) presidents and general secretaries have been requested to attend the meeting. NNC/GDRN (N/A) meeting: NNC/ GDRN (N/A) has informed its UT-1 staff that a meeting has been convened for March 8, 10:30 a.m. All members have been asked to attend the meeting. DDLGBU general meeting: Dimapur District Lotha GB Union (DDLGBU) has convened a general meeting for March 9, 9 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki Dimapur. All members have been requested to attend the meeting and submit welfare funds and membership fees.

NFMP workshop on microplan preparation

DIMAPUR: A two-day, Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop on microplan preparation, organized by Project Management Unit (PMU) of Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP), began on March 6 at the conference hall of the PCCF & HOFF Kohima. A press release by NFMP deputy project director and PRO, Lhinghoikim Touthang stated that, Dharmendra Prakash, CPD inaugurated the training workshop and Samom Khelen Singh deputy PD (ME & GIS) gave a brief introduction on the micro planning exercise. Pinaki Ranjan Dey, deputy managing director Tripurainfo was the resource person. The technical session focused on

The Training of Trainers workshop on microplan preparation in progress on March 6.

topics that are helpful in preparing microplans. The trainees actively participated in the sessions and discussion giving valuable inputs and suggestions in mapping of villages (historical timeline/map, re-

source maps, social maps), construction of structured questionnaires for PRA exercise and capturing of relevant inputs as per needs of a village. PCCF & HOFF Nagaland, Satyaprakash Tri-

pathi, also addressed the gathering during the workshop. The workshop was attended by the DMU heads, assistant DMU heads and FMU heads of NFMP. Vedpal Singh PD (IM & E) gave the concluding remarks.

Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) representatives during their send off from Dimapur for Zunheboto by reigning Miss Sumi, Aka on March 4. The NSDF occasionally tours districts in Nagaland to interact with stakeholders and network with Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to strengthen their cause towards an enabling environment for PwDs in Nagaland. The program is supported by the CBR Forum Bangalore and NSDF. (K. Sani)

NIIT Dimapur academia meet

DIMAPUR: An academia meet for management and principals of schools to help them take students to the next level in academic and career excellence, was organized by NIIT Dimapur Centre on March 5. A press release from NIIT Dimapur centre stated that Pradeep Narayanan, head, Mind Champion Learning Systems Limited (MLSL) spoke about holistic range of

school learning solutions which aims to make the vital process of teaching and learning simpler. He also said that MLSL was playing a leadership role in building competencies for the future to meet the next level of academic and career excellence. The NIIT Nguru team conducted interactive talk sessions with the participating management and principals.

R e c e n t l y, M L S L launched “My Pals Are Here” an engaging series based on Singapore teaching methodology. Delhi Public School, The Maple Tree, Livingstone Foundation Hr. Sec. School, Don Bosco Hr Sc School, S D Jain Hr Sec School, Pilgrim School, Ram Janaki Hr Sec School, St Mary’s Hr Sec School, MGM Hr Sec School participated in the event.

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WEATHER FORECAST March 8

(Temperature in ÂşC)

Max Min

Agartala Hazy sunshine; some fog

30 15

Hazy sunshine

24 12

Guwahati Hazy sunshine; some fog

28 11

Hazy sunshine

24 9

Imphal

Itanagar Cooler; a passing a.m. shower 21 10 Shillong

Hazy sunshine

19 5

Kohima

Hazy sunshine

20 7

Dimapur A p.m. shower in places Mkg

Hazy sunshine; dense fog

Tuensang Hazy sunshine; fog, cool Wokha

27 13 22 8 14 4

Hazy sunshine; dense fog; cool 18 12

Zunheboto Hazy sunshine; dense fog

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DIMAPUR: All beneficiaries of the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Schedule Tribes (PMS-ST) for classes 9 and 10, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-2019, who could not be credited their scholarships into their personal accounts due to dormant/ inactive or incorrect details given by the students, will receive the amount from the District Education Officer (DEO) Kohima office. Concerned beneficiaries have been asked to come and check the back-log along with a photocopy their bank passbook’s first page, from March 11 to April 12. District Education Officer Dimapur also issued a similar notice asking beneficiaries to come and check the list by producing the original mark sheet and original bank passbook, during office hours on, or before, March 30.

DIMAPUR: Rongmei Naga Youth Organization (RNYO) (L-R): Kevekha Kevin Zehol browsing stalls at the NEWEA Nagaland Exhibition & Trade Fair Seminar, on March 7. A section of the gathering will hold its general assembly at Rani Gaidinliu Community Hall, Nrianglong, Ward No. 8, Tamenglong on March 20. at the LBCD women’s wing special program on March 7. A circular from the RNYO secretary general, addressed all DIMAPUR: North East Women proud, he opined. Kevekha ended Diphupar, Dimapur. A press release the Rongmei Youth covering the three state levels and units State to celebrate Entrepreneur Association (NEWEA) his speech with the popular quote, from DPRO office Dimapur, Sebu and stated that the assembly shall decide certain pertinent Nagaland Chapter and Lotha Baptist “Behind every successful man there Lam stated that, District Public International Women’s Day issues relating to the Rongmei Naga Organization and Church Diphupar (LBCD) women’s is a woman.â€? Relations Officer (DPRO) Dimapur, The State will be celebrat- its plan programming. All Central Executives Assembly wing marked the eve of InternaA key note address was deliv- Lolano P. Khuvung, spoke on the ing International Women’s members from state levels, zones and village youth clubs tional Women’s Day, in Dimapur. ered by CM Lotha managing direc- topic “Balancing for Better.â€? She Day on March 8 at 10 am at or organizations have been directed attend the assembly Following are reports from the two tor, NIDC Ltd and guest speaker by reminded the gathering that IWD the Chief Secretary’s Confer- without fail at 11 am. events. Tali Longchar, director in charge, was all about unity among women, ence Hall, New Secretariat NEWEA Nagaland organizes MSME, Imphal & Dimapur. Both and was a celebration, reflection, Complex. ĂLJĂŜĂŜĚĂ ^Ä‚Ĺ?Ä‚ĆŒ Accordng to DIPR, the exhibition & trade fair: North East the speakers covered major topics advocacy and action. Ĺ?Ć? Ä?Ä‚Ä?ŏĞĚ Ä?LJ Ä‚ program will be organized by 'D\DQDQGD 6DJDU Women Entrepreneur Association which were not only informative Lolano emphasised on the ^Ĺ?dž ÄžÄ?ĂĚĞ (NEWEA) Nagaland Chapter or- but eye openers for the aspiring importance for women to empower the State Resource Centre for >ÄžĹ?Ä‚Ä?LJ 8QLYHUVLW\ Ĺ?Ĺś ĚƾÄ?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ Θ ,ĞĂůƚŚÄ?Ä‚ĆŒÄž ganized an Exhibition & Trade Fair entrepreneurs. other women, stating that women Women, Nagaland State Social Seminar on March 7, the eve of Earlier, a welcome address was should build a global community Welfare Board, department of “International Women’s Dayâ€?. delivered by president NEWEA Na- of strong women who will help one Social Welfare. Chief secretary A press release from NEWEA galand Chapter, Yangrela Jamir. Ma- another succeed. She added that each Tali Temjen Toy, will address Nagaland Chapter media cell stated kon Sau, Angami Christian Church, must contribute towards achieving a the program as the Chief Pathat special guest, DC Dimapur, Dimapur offered the invocation in balance for a better world. Marking tron. The department will be Kevekha Kevin Zehol, lauded the the program hosted by vice president the day, Nyano Tungoe and Gloria officially launching Sakhi- One NEWEA Nagaland Chapter team NEWEA Nagaland Chapter, Vitoli Ovung presented a musical piece Stop Centres in nine districts for their efforts to give women en- Achumi. while Narisen Lotha Cultural Club and the Mahila Shakti Kendras (District Level Centres trepreneurs in Nagaland a launching LBCD celebrates Interna- presented a cultural song. pad. Thanking the MSME, NIDC tional Women’s Day: Lotha Baptist Women pastor, LBCD, Yan- for Women) in eight districts 'D\DQDQGD 6DJDU for cooperation rendered, he also Church Diphupar (LBCD) women’s pvulo J. Ovung greeted the gathering under the Ministry of Women 5(*,67(5 12: $GPLVVLRQ 7HVW said that an entrepreneur’s glory wing organized a special program on and deaconess Ezo Ngullie chaired and Child Development, GoI <RXU JDWHZD\ WR VXFFHVV ZZZ GVX HGX LQ should not be short-lived. It should the eve of “International Women’s the program. Secretary LBCD, along with the launching of the HPDLO LQIR#GVX HGX LQ WHVW FHQWUHV DFURVV ,QGLD be consistent and rise with experi- Dayâ€? (IWD) for womenfolk on Mhonchumi Ngullie offered the official theme song for women $GPLVVLRQV ZRXOG EH WKURXJK '6$7 WR WKH IROORZLQJ SURJUDPV ‘Rise, Naga Woman’. ences to make the state and nation March 7 at Lotha Baptist Church benediction.

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Revival and healing crusade in Jalukie IPPI: CMO appeals to Kohima residents

DIMAPUR: A revival and healing crusade is underway at GHSS ground, Jalukie town under the theme, “YES in Christ� (2 Corinthians 1:20), organized and sponsored by Yahweh Empower Stature (YES) Trustee Board and Pro-driver sounds. A press release from YES media group stated that the crusade is being held from March 7 to 10 and the speaker on the first day was Ado Kezo, evangelist and director,

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DIMAPUR: Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, Dr. Laso Lazar has informed the general public that the first round of Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) targeting children in the age group of 0 to 5 years will be held on March 10 covering 234 booths (rural) and 58

booths (urban) in Kohima district. Thereafter, “house to house activity will be undertaken in the next two days.� In view of this, the CMO has urged all chairmen of villages, colonies and wards, educational in-

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agitations to be launched under the banner “Meihum Morok”, zero tolerance campaign. If state government still does not heed to the demand even after the general strike, STDCM is ready to go ahead with other line of agitations as adopted by the March 3 public meeting, Laishram said. He reminded the resolutions adopted by the March 3 public meeting and said that STDCM was ready to implement the resolutions. Campaigning not to vote for political parties standing against the demand of the STDCM and imposition of an indefinite

ban on all works related to construction of railway line in Manipur were other resolutions adopted by the meeting. Laishram said that the committee was all set to go ahead with the 30-hour general strike which will be followed by other agitations as adopted by the recent public meeting. Announcing that state functions and examinations conducted by the authorities of the state government will be covered by the general strike, he warned violators of facing serious consequences. However, examinations to be conducted on

GoI asks China to take action against ULFA chief

GUWAHATI, MAR 7 (AGENCIES): Less than a month after the Pulwama terror attack that shook the entire nation to the core, Government of India (GoI) has now adopted an even tougher stance against terrorism. The government has reportedly provided details of the whereabouts of United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah to China requesting the Chinese Government to take action against him. Highly placed gov-

ernment sources told The Assam Tribune that the government has taken a decision to hit back at any terrorist group, which targets Indian citizens. “Even if a terrorist hides in a foreign country after killing Indian citizens, he will not be safe. India has already carried out three surgical strikes, one in Pakistan, one in Pakistan occupied Kashmir and one in Myanmar and there is no reason why more such strikes cannot be carried out. Every terrorist organization must now under-

stand that they are not safe by sitting outside India,” sources asserted. Meanwhile, though China has signed an agreement of mutual cooperation to deal with terrorism, sources admitted that several senior leaders of militant groups of India are still in Yunan province of China. However, they are living in a clandestine manner and the militants have not set up camps in China as was done by terrorist groups in Pakistan as well as in Myanmar.

The Assam Tribune revealed that the Government of India submitted details of the whereabouts of Paresh Baruah to the Chinese government, but no action has yet been taken. “The Government of India has definite information that Baruah is in China but the Government of that country has been denying the fact. A few times Chinese authorities reported back to India that they checked the locations given to them and could not find Baruah,” sources added.

are the other members. The party said the selection process would be transparent as only those candidates with unblemished and proven track record of public service would be entertained. “We want to bring to Sikkim a new brand of clean politics with a new democratic way of doing things that connect the party with the electorate at all times,” Bhutia said.

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Ag a rta l a , M a r 7 (PTI): A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) Thursday arrived here and began interrogating a man who was arrested recently for alleged links with terror outfit Jamat-ul Mujahidden (JuM) Bangladesh, police said. The two-member team of the probe agency is headed by an inspector, Sub-divisional Police Officer Ajay Kumar Das said. The Tripura Police on Tuesday had detained a man, identified as Nazir Sheikh, for alleged links with the Jamat-ul-Mujahidden Bangladesh, Director General of Police (DGP) A K Shukla said. A local court on the following day remanded him to 12 days police custody. The DGP had told reporters on Tuesday that Sheikh was an expert in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and he was in touch with people in India with terror links. Sheikh hails from Murshidabad district of West Bengal and was detained from West Tripura district. The DGP said that during the visit of the Dalai Lama at Bodh Gaya on January 19, 2018, three IEDs were recovered from there which was believed to be the handiwork of Jamat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh. Details on how Sheikh was detained was not disclosed by the state police chief. “I can only say that he was detained from a place inWest Tripura district on the basis of intelligence inputs. Interrogation has started,” the DGP said. The Tripura Police, during investigation of drug smuggling cases, have found that the terrorists have links with drug peddlers, Shukla said.

state government failed to meet the deadline and accused it of playing dillydallying tactics to their demand. The proposed general strike was to be given in line with the resolution adopted by a public meeting held after a massive rally on March 3 in Imphal, he said. The public meeting had set March 6 deadline to Manipur government to send the mandatory recommendation. However, the state government has failed to do so, he alleged. He asserted that the proposed general strike was the beginning of series of

Gangtok, Mar 7 (PTI): Former footballer Bhaichung Bhutia’s Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP) Thursday constituted a sixmember committee to select candidates for the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Sikkim. The committee is headed by HSP president Bina Basnett while senior leaders Bhaichung Bhutia, Biraj Adhikari, D S Limboo, H C Rai and Nima Lepcha

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IMPHAL, Mar 7: Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee Manipur (STDCM) on Thursday declared its line of agitations to be commenced from March 10 after it alleged that no positive response came to its demand within the deadline set by it. STDCM had recently set March 6 as a deadline to the Manipur government to send the recommendation for inclusion of Meetei/Meitei to ST list of India while also threatening to launch a series of agitations including the 30-hour general strike on March 10. As announced by coconvenor of the STDCM today, the 30-hour generalstrike will commence on March 9 at 6 pm and will last till March 10 midnight. “We have decided to go ahead with the proposed 30-hour general strike which will be effective in all the six valley districts of the state from 6 pm of March 9,” STDCM co-convener Laishram Romesh declared. Addressing a news conference at STDCM office in Imphal, the coconvenor stated that the

the day by the Central government authorities will not be covered by the strike, he said. All essential services, media persons and other religious activities were also exempted from the purview of the strike, he added. He said that committee was all set to implement all the resolutions adopted in the meeting and said the committee was chalking out strategies to implement other resolutions. He hinted that the committee will implement the resolutions like imposition of an indefinite ban on all works related with railway line construction in Manipur from March 11 and campaign not to vote to any political parties that do not support the demand. On the other hand, reiterating its objection to the ST status demand for the Meetei/Meitei, United Tribal People’s Council Manipur (UTPCM) stated, in a statement, the demand has no basis. “UTPCM would continue to strongly oppose the demand and will explore all necessary means to obstruct the same,” it added.

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or several decades, the unabated influx of illegal immigrants has been the burning issue in the north east and the closest that came to tackling it was some thirty years ago when the Assam Accord was signed between the leaders of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the government of late Rajiv Gandhi in 1985. Despite the enactment of Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act 1983 the numbers haven’t decreased mainly because the Act has several loopholes. The detection of suspected foreigners is not an easy task mainly because of several loopholes. For some reason or the other, the issue of ‘illegal migrant’ in Assam has been obfuscated on religious lines while the uncomfortable fact is the inability to clearly define who can be considered as an ‘Assamese’. Also it is to be understood that every Muslim is not a Bangladeshi and every Bangladeshi is not a Muslim. There are Bangladeshi Hindus also who have not been under the radar because their religion allows them so. This has had a grave consequence on the indigenous Twipuris who have been systematically reduced to a minority community in their own ancestral land. The fear of demographic change is as real as the fact that Tripuris, the indigenous people of the state, have been reduced to a minority status in their own home with hardly 30% of the population. Today, migrants of Bangladeshi origin in Assam are in a majority in the districts of Barpeta, Dhubri, Karimganj, Nagaon, Hailakandi in a state with nearly 3 crore people. Migrants of Bangladeshi origin and Muslims make up a little over 30 percent of the population which has seen a steep rise by 77.42 per cent from 64.46% particularly in Dhubri district. There was also a steep rise of 53.71 percent in 2001 from 50.18 percent in 1971. The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) 2016 has been temporarily shelved by the BJP due to enormous hue and cry against it. The CAB could just be re-tabled if the BJP returns to power. The CAB favours Hindu Bangladeshis for grant of Indian citizenship while closing all doors on Muslim Bangladeshis. The influx from Bangladesh involves both Muslims and Hindus. This is because the population explosion in Bangladesh, with 2.8 million added every year in one of the poorest and most densely populated countries in the world, creates the push factors for this silent demographic invasion. These are, however, compounded by an expansionist political ideology, implicitly or explicitly supported in the corridors of power in Bangladesh: the idea of Lebensraum (‘living space’), which has been variously projected by the country’s leadership for a long time, though the use of the expression itself is relatively recent. In Nagaland, some organizations feel that the Inner Line Permit (enacted through the BEFR 1873) should extend to all areas of the state , especially Dimapur (where ILP is not in force). The ILP is somehow being seen as an effective instrument to discourage and prevent movement or entry of non-indigenous people into the state. However, this may not prove to be an effective tool unless the locals realise they are also part of the problem. The point is that when Assam itself has failed to check influx, other states too suffer. Perhaps there is much that Assam needs to do as it is the home ground and exporter of migrants.

DailyDevotion The Source of Abundant Joy

In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 Paul was speaking here of the things that might seem likely to separate a saint from the love of God. But the remarkable thing is that nothing can come between the love of God and a saint. The things Paul mentioned in this passage can and do disrupt the close fellowship of our soul with God and separate our natural life from Him. But none of them is able to come between the love of God and the soul of a saint on the spiritual level. The underlying foundation of the Christian faith is the undeserved, limitless miracle of the love of God that was exhibited on the Cross of Calvary; a love that is not earned and can never be. Paul said this is the reason that “in all these things we are more than conquerors.” We are super-victors with a joy that comes from experiencing the very things which look as if they are going to overwhelm us. Huge waves that would frighten an ordinary swimmer produce a tremendous thrill for the surfer who has ridden them. Let’s apply that to our own circumstances. The things we try to avoid and fight against— tribulation, suffering, and persecution— are the very things that produce abundant joy in us. “We are more than conquerors through Him” “in all these things”; not in spite of them, but in the midst of them. A saint doesn’t know the joy of the Lord in spite of tribulation, but because of it. Paul said, “I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation” (2 Corinthians 7:4). The undiminished radiance, which is the result of abundant joy, is not built on anything passing, but on the love of God that nothing can change. And the experiences of life, whether they are everyday events or terrifying ones, are powerless to “separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:39).

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n 8 March 2019, along with the rest of the world, India too will be celebrating International Women’s Day Lectures, cultural events are routine, while politicians of various party colours will invariably mouth platitudes and clichéd resolutions about the welfare and empowerment of women. But as a student of Economics I have to evaluate how far have women gained from India’s growth story? Despite a high growth rate and plentiful Government measures to encourage gender equality, the gender gap still exists in India. Lack of gender equality not only limits women’s access to resources and opportunities, but also imperils the life prospects of the future generation. We need women, not just in our boardrooms but on our shop floors, in our factories and on our workstations. Gender inequality can arise due to gaps in (i) economic participation and opportunities; (ii) educational attainment; (iii) health and survival; and (iv) political empowerment. India’s relative position in the world was low in terms of gender inequality in all the four categories except political empowerment. As per the estimates of 2017 GGGI, India ranked 15th in terms of the gender gap in political empowerment. The progress in gender equality has been slow in all structures of power and types of decision-making, with power still remaining firmly in men’s hands. Indian women represent only 11.8 percent. . Social mores, rising incomes of men, and genderbased segregation in the job market may be limiting women’s economic empowerment in India. India’s shocking

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o what extent I understand the purpose, the perspective and the dynamics of the Naga political negotiations with the Government of India (GOI) and its related issues are these. It is not Naga political negotiation which denotes only a singular dialogue between one group of the Naga negotiator and the GOI. The ongoing political negotiations involved the two Naga political negotiators, namely, NSCN (IM) led by Gen. Secretary Th. Muivah and the other led by N. Kitovi Zhimomi, Convenor of the Working Committee comprising of 7 NNPGs, and both are duly engaged with the Interlocutor RN Ravi, Deputy NSA representing the GOI. Both the Naga negotiators have been in parallel dialogues and are on equal footing. The Interlocutor used to have separate camera negotiations alternately with both the Naga groups. It is therefore the political negotiations. In the process, the Naga negotiators are not alone; rather they are being supported by the facilitators who are no other than the 60 MLAs of Nagaland legislative Assembly, the Church, the Tribal organisations, the Social organisations and the mass of the Nagas. The basic role of the facilitators is to sponsor the negotiation and to extend all possible logical assistance to the negotiators. The roles of the negotiators and the facilitators cannot be reversed nor can it be exchanged but it is complimentary. Whereas, at times, the facilitators tend to overindulge in propping up political agenda inappropriately as though one is participating in the round table negotiation.

gender gap in the labour force makes us much poorer as a nation, both economically and socially. Men outnumbered women - 934 women for every 1000 men in 1981 and 943 in 2011. The sexratio was below 1000 in all the states except Kerala; it was low in some of the developed states such as Haryana and Punjab, and declined in many states over the Census years. For low-income families, education of girls is unaffordable. The female literacy rate has been lower than men’s; it was 29.8 percent against the male literacy rate of 56.4 percent in 1981, and 65.5 percent against the male literacy rate of 82.1 percent in 2011.Gender disparities, particularly at higher levels of education, are still prevalent and there is considerable concern over the quality of education. Gender inequality in health outcomes in terms of the infant mortality rate (IMR) is more appalling. The IMR among girls was higher than that among boys with an increasing gap between the two. Gender disparities in IMR in urban India fluctuated widely and remained higher than that of rural India in the past 10 years The latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in 2015-16 shows that the proportion of working women has witnessed a sharp decline compared to a decade ago. In 2005-06, when the last NFHS survey was conducted, 43% of married women in the age group of 15-49 years had reported working in the past 12 months. This proportion has declined to 31% in the latest survey. 98% of married men in the same age bracket reported having worked in the last 12 months, the data

shows. As per ILO data, in 1991, the unemployment rate of female in India 3.95% and it increased to 4.16% in 2018 (% of female labour force). According to research by a US-based society unemployment rate among women engineers in India is five times higher than that of men. According to the survey of the National Family Health Survey (NHFS-4), 27 per cent of women have experienced physical violence since the age 15 in India. This experience of physical violence among women is more common in rural areas than among women in urban areas. Domestic violence cases, where women reported physical abuse in rural and urban areas, were at 29 per cent and 23 percent, respectively. Every industry sector in India employs more men than women. Moreover, the gender gap among Indian professionals is worse than the global average in every sector Three in four employees in high-tech industries are men For growth to be sustainable and inclusive, the people, irrespective of gender, must have the opportunity to participate productively in the growth process. Drawing more women into the formal labour force, along with creating jobs, relaxing the pressure to get married and enforcing safety measures can be real sources of empowerment. These changes will make for a more productive country, a more empowered country and most certainly a happier/content country. While Women’s Day aims at making women happy for one day, why not aim at making women happier every single day. Prof Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, NU, Lumami

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e have been talking about equality amongst men or women. But over the years it has been seen that lots need to do to make equality in true senses. Sustainable Development Goals or agenda 2030 says that by 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education; by 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education and it also says end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere. Other key points related to women in agenda 2030 includes -eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation and to eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. There are many initiatives and programme going on around the world. One of the global event which is important is International Women’s Day (IWD) which is observed on 8th March. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. This day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. IWD first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. The 2019 theme ‘Think equal, build smart, innovate for change’ focuses on innovative ways in which we can advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure. Over the years, the UN and its technical agencies have promoted the participation of women as equal partners with men in achieving sustainable development, peace, security, and full respect for human rights. The

Political negotiation is a means

The political negotiations for solution are for all the Nagas and therefore the negotiators are not the sole proprietor of the issue. The facilitators too co-own the whole process of negotiations and so also the end result when evolved. Yet, procedurally speaking, the facilitators are to pass on their opinions on any given topic to the Naga negotiators but not to bypass them in any manner. Whereas, for unhindered and confident transactions of the business of negotiations, the synchronisation between the Naga negotiators and the facilitators is a prerequisite. Such general understanding of the process of negotiation is imperative for both the process of negotiations as well as for smooth transition of the end result. To this end, the negotiators have a role to play as was done by the Working Committee of 7 NNPGs which briefed the concerned prominent citizens and Tribal Hohos on 6.12.2017 and on 9.12.2017 respectively following the signing of the Preamble Agreement on 17.11.2017. The Working Committee again briefed all the Tribal Hohos on the talking points of negotiation at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur on 5.6.2018. When such exercises are done, the facilitators are supposed to feel contented without sense of neglect. Whereas, I came across an embarrassing incident in the interaction between R.N. Ravi, the Interlocutor and the invited NGOs on 26.2.2019 evening at Hotel Vivor, Kohima, when some attendees demanded for divulging the agenda of the negotiating parties. Ravi is neither a Naga nor does he

represent the Nagas. Such uncalculated outburst implies that as though there is communication gap between the facilitators and the Naga negotiators which ultimately fetched minus point for ourselves. What was supposed to be sought from the fellow Naga negotiators was sought from the wrong person. What I understood the purpose of the visit of the Interlocutor was to see as to whether the Nagas will be receptive to the solution when worked out. Whoever participated in the interaction knew better what opinions were conveyed to him. Whereas, the GOI made it clear to the Nagas that there will be only one solution to Naga political issue much before the Working Committee was invited to have the parallel negotiation and that stand remains. At times one tends to unnecessarily question as to how one solution is possible with dual negotiations. Had the GOI considered the simultaneous negotiations with two parties to be too intricate, the Working Committee might not have been invited despite the demand of the Nagas for inclusiveness. In fact, the invitation of the latter group by GOI was as per the demand of the Nagas. Also, had the GOI lacked mechanism to converge the two streams of negotiations into a single river, simultaneous dialogues would never have been started. To give solution to our political issue out of the ongoing negotiations is the sole responsibility of the GOI and not otherwise. Repeating what was written earlier, the pursued solution will not only resolve the political issue but including lot of social ills. No

solution means we have to continue with the prevailing situation particularly here in Nagaland which has been harbouring 10 governments. In other words, a single State of Nagaland has been feeding 10 governments. Running 10 governments is in the best interest of the upper creamy layer which is too detrimental to the survival of 90% or above of the people of Nagaland. The earlier the issue is resolved the better. The political negotiations are a means to an end. With the sole principle of finding a solution to Naga political issue, both the nego-

empowerment of women continues to be a central feature of the UN’s efforts to address social, economic and political challenges across the globe. The Charter of the United Nations, signed in 1945, was the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men. Since then, the UN has helped create a historic legacy of internationally-agreed strategies, standards, programmes and goals to advance the status of women worldwide. “Let’s make sure women and girls can shape the policies, services and infrastructure that impact all our lives. And let’s support women and girls who are breaking down barriers to create a better world for everyone,” said by United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres on his message on the occasion of IWD. “Women and girls must have opportunities to contribute to making real change, and help shape the policies, services and infrastructure that impact their lives. As we have seen from recent marches for climate action in Europe and elsewhere—they are ready to do so,” said by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women. She also added that “when we put the focus on those who are least heard, and least visible— whether individuals, or those hundreds of millions of informal sector workers who currently have little or no presence in official planning, or financial protection that will sustain them in illheath, child care or older age—we are tackling some of the deepest-reaching social problems and can make the progress we want to see.” For brining equality we have to start thinking equal in mind. It is easy to say but brining equality is still a challenge. Lots of innovation needed and all of us must think smart and solution and ways to bring equality. Let there be equal participation in all level. All of must act smart and participate in brining equality amongst boys and girls and amongst men and women. Together we can make a difference and let’s take up the challenge to achieve SDGs and make equality a reality. (With direct inputs from UN publication and feedback may be sent to bkranjan@gmail.com) Ranjan K Baruah

tiators had entered into the process. The Nagas, therefore, have been sponsoring the process of negotiations. Yet, the duration of negotiations cannot be indefinite. The negotiations must have time frame within which the issue should be resolved. The NSCN(IM) taking 22 years of negotiation is now found flimsy. It is neither rational nor realistic nor justifiable for the group to say that some issues are too intricate to resolve within 2 decades. What cannot be solved in 22 years can never be resolved in a life time. The Naga negotiators are expected to be pragmatic

and magnanimous too if they are for solution. If any negotiator has the ulterior motive and is taking undue advantage on the process of negotiations endlessly for one’s comfort, it tantamount to betrayal. In the event of any Naga negotiator using the negotiation as the end is the anti-progress and self-centred. The negotiations are not the end but the means, and the solution is the end. The Nagas cannot afford to sponsor dirty games indefinitely. Therefore, be transparent with the Nagas for the sake of the survival of the Nagas. Z. Lohe

Reader’s Post Change for the better

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As the world celebrates the “International Women’s Day” today, and as Naga women also join in the global celebration, let us not forget one very important aspect of this day. The day may have been marked specially as a way of appreciating women across the world but celebration does not end with the day. Every woman is born special and for those who have the privilege of good education must take it as a responsibility to stand up for those who cannot on their own. Every Naga household has a daughter or a granddaughter, niece, aunt, sister, grandmother and so forth. Every woman is all these put together since the day that she is born because God created her differently than a man. A woman is more compassionate, nurturing, gentle and strong which makes her ideal for taking on responsibilities that may seem enormous. In our Naga society, women may be given an equal status but there is still the unspoken undercurrent which proves to be an obstacle for achieving greater heights. As we celebrate the day, let the women pray that the chains that binds us from moving ahead be broken and the shackles of society be swept away as cobwebs. Naga mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmothers please reach out and help one another and put away jealousies that you may harbour against another. Let there be a communal and spiritual fellowship which will enable us to become better women in future. Pray for Nagaland and our children so that the future is bright for those we leave behind one day. Let us educate our girl child and mould them up to be God fearing so they can procreate a better society. Let us pray that violence and abominable rapes happening around us is brought to an end and that women can be safe wherever they go. Let us also pray specially for our sons so that they learn how to respect their sisters and female relatives. Let us celebrate each day as a personal mission to change for the better. Renuka Debnath, Lhomithi Colony, Dimapur

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

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be of great assistance to visually impaired persons,” Jaitley said. He further said, the Government, in 2015, had released a new series of banknotes which incorporated braille like signs for the benefit of visually impaired persons. Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said, the new coins would be easily distinguishable from old coins. The exact date of issuance of these new series coins is yet to be announced. The Rs 20 coin will weigh 8.54 gm and its outside diameter will be 27mm with the outer ring made of

New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI): Business organisations using Aadhaar services will now have to pay Rs 20 for each customer verification and 50 paise for authentication of each transaction carried out by the entities, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said Thursday. “Aadhaar authentication services shall be charged at the rate of Rs 20 (including taxes) for each e-KYC transaction and Rs 0.50 (including taxes) for each Yes and No authentication transaction from requesting entities,” a notification by the UIDAI said. The gazette notification, the Aadhaar (Pricing of Aadhaar Authentication Services) Regulations 2019, however, exempts government entities and the Department of Posts from authentication transaction charges. “The entities have been incurring a cost of Rs 150200 per KYC sans Aadhaar. They have been demanding to use Aadhaar-based authentication and KYC services on account of these being convenient to them and their customers and also the fact that they will save huge amount which

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New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI): Advanced braking systems have been made mandatory for vehicles with nine or more seats to curb accidents and improve road safety, the government said Thursday. The existing vehicles will be required to adopt the new provisions with effect from April 2021, while all new vehicles rolling out from April 2022 will have these pre-fitted. “The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has decided to mandate advanced braking systems, technologies and performance requirements for improved road safety and reducing accidents,” the ministry said in a statement. The provision will be binding on all vehicles with nine seats and above, it said. This includes mandatory fitment of anti-lock braking system, introduction of stringent braking performance, endurance braking requirements, intelligent braking system to assist drivers in managing braking force, and electronic stability for better stability and to reduce roll over, the statement said.

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flanked on the left periphery of the coin,” the notification said. The year of minting in international numerals shall be shown on centre of left periphery of the coin, it added. According to the notification the new Rs 10 coin will have a outside diameter of 27 mm and weigh 7.74 gm, while the Rs 5 coin will have a diameter of 25 mm and weight of 6.74 gms. The new series one rupee and two rupees coin will weigh 3.09 gm and 4.07 gm, while the diameter would be 20 mm and 23 mm respectively. The face of all these coins shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar with the ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word ‘Bharat’ in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word ‘India” in English. As per Coinage Act, 1906, the Government of India has the sole right to mint coins and the responsibility for coinage vests with the Government. The designing and minting of coins in various denominations is also the responsibility of the Government.

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Members of KTSU holding clean election posters at Deluxe Point, Kiphire, during the awareness drive on Wednesday.

DIMAPUR: As part of sensitizing Kiphire Town electors to EVMs and giving them hands-on experience on their operation, a Mobile Van fitted with a public address system disseminated information at Deluxe point Kiphire on March 7.

Kiphire assistant election officer, Olivi Thurr, in a press release stated that an official demonstrated the functioning of CUs, BUs, and VVPATs for electors. Posters in the Sangtam, Yimchunger, Sumi, and English languages,

including the Nagamese creole, listed the voting steps. Around 82 persons participated in the EVM/ VVPAT Hands-on demonstration. The Kiphire Town Student’s Union (KTSU) performed a group dance at Deluxe Point during the awareness drive.

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KOHIMA, MAR 7 (NPN): A joint operation by Southern Angami Youth Association (SAYO), District Disaster Management Agency (Kohima), and State Disaster Response Force (Home Guards & Civil Defence), on Thursday night, rescued an Israeli trekker who had lost his way when coming back from Dzükou valley. SAYO president Zakieleto Tsiikrii informed this Correspondent that five individuals from Israel, who visited Dzükou valley on March 6, was returning back

on Thursday evening. Four of them, three women and one man, reached Jakhama safely, however a male trekker lost his way during the return trek. According to sources, his teammates could contact him during the day, but lost contact later in the evening. The volunteers set out to find the lost trekker and eventually found him at 10:55 pm, safe and without injuries. When this report was filed, the rescue team with the trekker was expected to reach Jakhama Base Camp at around 1 to 1:30 am on Friday.

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Dr. Sentikumla Longkumer giving her short talk during the food safety awareness program in Longleng.

DIMAPUR: The Food Safety Awareness second cycle in Longleng district was held at the Conference Hall of the CMO’s office, Longleng, on March 6. A press release from CMO office district media officer, Roseline stated that Food Safety Officer (FSO) Nitile Tep talked about the importance of food safety, Food Safety Act 2006, labelling and packaging, registration and licensing, food safety display boards and the formalin fish issue. Dr. Sentikumla Longkumer, medical officer district hospital Longleng, also spoke on food adulteration, how to test and detect food adulteration, and good hygiene practices. The meeting was attended by 36 FBOs and members from Longleng

Chamber of Commerce. Prior to the meeting, a food safety inspection was conducted in the district on March 5. The team was led by FSO Longleng, staff from CMO office, police personnel, and volunteers from Longleng Town Students Union. The inspection team sensitised Food Business Operators (FBOs) on the importance of proper packaging and labelling of food items. These practices not only promote the product but also provided information to the customers and help them make informed choices for their health, the press release said. Expired goods and items were also seized and later disposed off in an incinerator at the CMO’s office.

Medicinal and aromatic plants awareness campaign

DIMAPUR: Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Branch-MSME Development Institute, Dimapur, Nagaland in association with MSME-Technology Centre Imphal and Nagaland Bio Resource Mission (NBRM) Nagaland, organized a one-day awareness campaign on medicinal and aromatic plants on March 6 at Hotel Saramati, Dimapur. A press release from PS to chairman NBRM, T. Mukamchim Yimchunger stated that special invitee L. Thronghokiu, chairman NBRM, spoke on the occasion and called the event an important meeting point for all stakeholders in the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP’s) sector. He mentioned that NBRM has collaborated with the MSME to open a Technology Centre in Dimapur to cater to this sector in Nagaland. . Taliwati Longchar, director in-charge, MSME-DI Imphal and Nagaland spoke about various schemes under the MSME and an ongoing convergence program with NBRM. The technical session was followed by the team leader, NBRM Dr. Kruolalie Tsurho giving a brief introduction to the mission’s activities. The other resource persons were Dr. Yoiren Tomba Singh and Maikado from MSME-TC Imphal. The inaugural program was chaired by Dr. Kruolalie Tsurho, team leader, NBRM. A total of 40 farmers from Dimapur district attended the program. K Y M C

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BJP minority morcha... (From p-1) “We have condemned their activities and pledged that we shall that ensure that the national security, peace and harmony of the nation is taken care of,” he stressed. In this regard, Ansari cited various groups, especially in Jammu & Kashmir, who are involved in anti -national activities and creating problems for the peace-loving citizens of the State. He appreciated the initiatives being taken by the NDA government for ensuring security and pride of the country. He added that representatives from other Northeastern States like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura also participated in the convention and shared their views with other delegates. They were told that the Central government, with its mission to develop the Northeast, had established a separate ministry to look after special development schemes for socio-economic development of the people of the region, He alleged that the previous Central governments had just allotted funds and that no ministry was there to supervise implementation of the schemes and utilisation of money, allotted to the States at their whims. During the convention, BJP Minority Morcha Nagaland unit president Rajiv Jha suggested constitution of a commission for minorities in Nagaland by pointing that it was the only State without a Minorities Commission.

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nance). “Towards the Army’s capability based modernisation needs, this would synergise and coalesce all revenue and capital spending under one organisation and effectively prioritise competing requirements with an operational focus to get better value for funds allocated by the government,” said a senior Army official. Sources said the government has also approved creation of two new branches to deal with vigilance and human rights issues, reflecting the Army’s commitment to probity and transparency. Both the branches will be headed by Major General rank officers. The new ADG, Vigilance will function directly under the Chief of Army Staff and the new ADG Human Rights will function under the VCOAS. The ADG (Vigilance) will also have a new Vigilance Investigation Unit under him, the sources said.

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IANS): Union Cabinet on Thursday approved setting up of 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KV) under the civil and defence sectors across the country. “The Vidyalayas are proposed to be opened in the Civil/ Defence Sector. Once fully functional, these will provide quality education to approximately 50,000 students,” the government said in a statement. Union Minister Arun Jaitley, while announcing the decision, said that these new schools will be set up in areas that are hotbeds of left wing extremism, as well as in places with heavy deployment of CRPF troops or with high concentration of railway employees. The new KVs will be set up in UP, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Assam, Rajasthan, Haryana, HP, Odisha, Kerala, J&K, Chhattisgarh, WB and Arunachal Pradesh.

1 killed, 32 injured in Jammu blast; attacker arrested Jammu, Mar 7 (PTI): A teenager was killed and 32 others were injured Thursday in a grenade attack in the crowded general bus stand area in the heart of the city with the attacker suspected to have links with Hizbul Mujahideen arrested in this connection, police said. Mohammad Sharik, 17, a resident of Hardiwar in Uttarakhand, who was among 33 people brought to the hospital, succumbed to splinter injuries, they said. Addressing a press conference in the evening, IGP Jammu M K Sinha said Yasin Javid Bhat was nabbed by a police party at toll plaza in Nagrota. He was in contact with Farooq Ahmad Bhat, district commander of Hizbul Mujahideen in

Kulgam, Sinha said, adding he was arrested on basis of CCTV footage and testimony by eyewitnesses. During questioning Bhat said he had procured the grenade from Farooq Bhat in Kulgam and reached Jammu in the morning, he said. This is the third grenade attack by terrorists in Jammu bus stand since May last year, viewed by security agencies as an attempt to disturb communal harmony and peace in the city. The condition of four more injured persons was “critical” and two of them were operated upon by the doctors to save their lives, they said. The injured included 11 residents of Kashmir, two from Bihar and one each from Chhattisgarh and Haryana, the officials said.

Sinha said preliminary investigation suggested that someone lobbed the grenade in the bus stand area around noon, causing the explosion. The scene of the blast along B C Road was sealed off by police and a massive hunt was launched to nab the grenade thrower, Sinha, who immediately rushed to the scene to take stock of the situation, said. A parked bus of the state road transport corporation (SRTC) suffered extensive damage in the blast which caused panic among the people. “Whenever there is heightened state of alert, we strengthen checking and frisking but there is always a possibility of someone slipping through and this one seems to be a case like that,” the IGP said. The officer

said there was no specific input about such an attack in the city. “General inputs are always there and the deployments have been made. We are working on the leads all the time whenever we get inputs but there was nothing specific about this,” Sinha said. “Obviously the intention is always to disturb the communal harmony and peace,” he said and requested the people to maintain calm. Immediately after the explosion, people ran to safety and later as the situation returned to normal evacuated the injured to the hospital. Police parties along with sniffer dogs and forensic experts rushed to the spot and had launched a search operation, the officials said.

Ruling NDPP spurns NPF overture (From p-1) NDPP said that though it was well aware of the internal problems of the NPF, yet it never commented on it but instead, it was shocking that instead of appreciating this gesture, the NPF was trying to create confusion by involving NDPP, which has no hand in the present NPF crisis. “The self-destruct button of the NPF seems to have already been pressed and it is only a matter of time before we see the implosion”, said NDPP. The party further assured people of Nagaland that the PDA coalition was “intact and stand united” in its commitment to the people and therefore, such “mala fide intentions of a desperate opposition party to try and dislodge the alliance “will instead only strengthen PDA.

Cabinet clears Rs 4,500 cr for regional air connectivity New Delhi, Mar 7 (IANS): In a move to further boost regional air connectivity, the Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval to extending the time and scope for the revival and development of unserved and underserved air strips under the jurisdiction of various organisations. A Civil Aviation Ministry release said that these air strips are being admin-

istered by various state governments, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), civil enclaves, central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) and include helipads and water aerodromes. “The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for extension of time and scope for revival and development of unserved and underserved air strips of state governments, Airports Author-

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(From p-1) Taking serious note of the alleged gang-rape incident, the union urged the law enforcing agencies to strictly follow proper procedures as per the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 under which the perpetrators have been purportedly booked. Further, ZVSU demanded that the perpetrators be awarded stringent punishment and not to grant bail under whatsoever circumstances. The union also demanded that the district authority compensate the victim immediately so as to meet the medical expenses and rehabilitation. Affirming to stand firm in solidarity with the victim family, the union appealed to all the right thinking citizens and organizations to extend support in their fight for justice.

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that HPC approved appt. Seems govt gave fabricated minutes to court! Contempt of Court!.” The Attorney General reiterated that even in the previous hearing, he had made it clear that he was not looking for any punishment to Bhushan and has conveyed to the Central government, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that it should not press for this. However, the Attorney General urged the court to decide the larger issue whether in a matter, which is sub-judice, is it open to litigants and lawyers to criticise the court proceedings to affect public opinion. The other question involved is what are the rights of the litigants and what may amount to interference in the course of administration of justice. The next hearing on Bhushan’s application seeking the recusal of Justice Mishra and the larger issue involved in the contempt plea would take place on April 3.

These questions were framed by the court when it heard the matter on February 6 and sought response from Bhushan on the contempt plea by the Attorney General. However, Bhushan refused to offer an “unconditional apology” to the court for filing an application seeking the recusal of Justice Mishra from hearing the contempt plea on the grounds of reasonable apprehension of bias. Right from the outset of the hearing, Justice Mishra made it clear that he was not going to recuse himself and Justice Sinha too backed his stand as senior counsel Dushyant Dave, appearing for Bhushan, pressed for it. Both the Attor ney General and the Solicitor General, appearing for the Centre which too moved the court seeking contempt proceedings against Bhushan, opposed the plea. However, senior counsel Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for one of the interveners, questioned Mehta addressing the court on the issue, contending the Centre has not taken nod from the Attorney General to file contempt against Bhushan. The court, however, refused Mehta’s plea to pass an order that Bhushan may not file an application seeking recusal of a judge from hearing a matter.

New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI): The Election Commission will soon announce its schedule for the highvoltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over 7-8 phases in April-May, sources said on Thursday. Sources said the poll panel is in final stages of completing its logistical preparations to hold elections for the 17th Lok Sabha and a detailed polling schedule could be announced as early this weekend or by early next week. The term of the present Lok Sabha ends on June 3. Notification for the first phase could be issued by the end of March for voting some time in early April, sources suggested. There is a strong possibility that the EC may go by the precedent and hold assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh along with the Lok Sabha polls.

Since the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has been dissolved, the EC is bound to hold fresh polls there as well within a six-month period, which will end in May. While there is a view that the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections can be held along with the Lok Sabha polls, but a lot depends on the complex security situation in the state given the heightened tension along the India-Pakistan border. The J-K assembly’s six-year term was to end on March 16, 2021, but it got dissolved after a ruling coalition between the PDP and the BJP fell apart. The other state assemblies and Lok Sabha have five-year terms. While the term of the Sikkim Assembly ends on May 27, 2019, the terms of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh assemblies end on June 18, June 11 and June 1 respectively.

Providing reservation to women undermines their capabilities: Indra

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Notice Inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) for hiring of premises for Dispensary Cum Branch Office accommodation in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Quotations are invited for hiring suitable accommodation for Dispensary cum Branch Office, (21 Nos) preferably at ground floor at Majuli (Assam), Goalpara (Assam), Dhemaji (Assam), Golaghat (Assam), Hojai (Assam), Baksa (Assam), Jantia Hills (Meghalaya), East Jantia Hills (Meghalaya), West Garo Hills (Meghalaya), South West Khasi Hills (Meghalaya), Wokha (Nagaland), Zunheboto (Nagaland), Tuensang (Nagaland), Kolasib (Mizoram), Mamit (Mizoram), Champhal (Mizoram), Serchhip (Mizoram), Senapati (Manipur), Churachandpur (Manipur), Thoubal (Manipur) & Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) in the town area of respective locations of state of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur & Arunachal Prasesh {Approximately carpet Area: 2500 -3000 sq.ft.}. The building should have provision of basic amenities viz 2 (two) Toilets for Ladies & 2 toilets for Gents & one toilet for Physically Handicapped, Parking Space, Water Supply, proper Electricity Supply and the location should be easily accessible to public transport. Interested parties may quote the rent payable and submit the quotation, on or before 29/03/2019 upto 11:30 am to the Regional Director, Employees’ State Insurance Corporation, Regional Office, Panchadeep Bhawan, Bamunimaidam, Guwahati -781021, in a closed envelope super scribed as “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DISPENSARY CUM BRANCH OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AT _______________”. The sealed quotations will be opened on 29/03/2019 at 12:00 noon at the Regional Office, ESIC Bamunimaidam, Guwahati. If the last date of submission & opening of tender happens to be a holiday, the tender will be submitted and opened on the next working day. The Regional Director ESIC reserves the right to accept/ reject all/any quotation at any time without assigning any reason thereof. For details, please check “Notice inviting Expression of Interest for hiring of premises for Dispensary Cum Branch Office Accommodation” at www.esic.nic.in, www.esicner.in REGIONAL DIRECTOR ESIC Regional Office, NER AFFIDAVIT

Regd. No. 94 Date : 06-02-2019 I, Shri. TUM PRASAD ARIYAL, S/o UMALAL ARIYAL, resident of New Minister Hill Colony, Kohima, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India by birth. 2. That my correct name, is TUM PRASAD ARIYAL however, in my Appointment Order my name has been recorded as TUM PRASHAD SHARMA which is a clerical error. 3. That, the above stated name TUM PRASAD ARIYAL and TUM PRASHAD SHARMA represents the same and one person having single identity i.e, myself. 4. That henceforth I herewith rectified the same and declare that my official name will be TUM PRASAD ARIYAL for all official references. Deponent 1st Class Magistrate, Kohima

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No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas Smti. V. Hekali Aye, wife of Late Shri. W. Myingthungo Kikon, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits from the Govt. in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. W. Myingthungo Kikon who expired on 08/01/2019. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/ objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued. Sd/- K. Mhathung Tsanglao Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-97

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(DECLARATION OF NAMES) I, Shri Bendangyanger Aier, son of Tongpang Aier, aged about 40 years, permanent resident of Longjang Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland and present resident of Lower Bayavü Colony, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm on oath and declares as follows: 1. That I am a bonafide citizen of India. 2. That my correct and official name is Bendangyanger Aier. 3. That however, in some of my official documents my name has been inadvertently entered and recorded as Chandra Kumar instead of Bendangyanger Aier. 4. That the names Bendangyanger Aier and Chandra Kumar refer to one and the same person, i.e. myself. K-612

IN THE COURT OF PRINCIPAL DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGE DIMAPUR, NAGALAND S/C No. 19/19 NOTICE NOTICE INVITING CLAIMS/OBJECTIONS OF OTHER CLAIMANT(S) FOR ISSUE OF SUCCESSION CERTIFICATE UNDER PART-I OF INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925. Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate/pension benefits of Late Kiyeli T. Yeptho has been applied by Shri. Sutovi Ayemi, W/o ......... R/o H.No 5 Tohoi Village Dimapur, Nagaland for possession of : Pension Benefits. Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate/pension benefits of the said deceased may if she/he so desire appear in the court on or before the said day of 5/3/2019 . Given under the hand and seal of the court on this the 5/2/2019. Principal District & Sessions Judge Dimapur : Nagaland DP-1873

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NO.GA/COUNCIL- 31/VOL-IV/2004-05/2471 Dated Mon, The 5th March’ 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE Whereas, a proposal has been received by the undersigned for change of nomenclature in respect of the Village for all Official purpose from ‘Goching’ village to 'Chi Guhching’ Village, under Mon Sadar, of Mon District. It is hereby notified for information of all concerned that any claims or objection on the change of nomenclature as stated above may be submitted to this Office within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. If no such objections are received within the stipulated time it will be considered that there is no objection to the proposal and that it will be forwarded to the Government for consideration and necessary action. (THAVASEELAN K) IAS Deputy Commissioner, Mon K-615

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I, Smti. Qanili Ayemi, W/o Lt. Khutovi Sumi, resident of Block-II, Thilixu Village, NCRC Sumi, Dimapur declare through an affidavit No. 427/2019 dated 07.03.2019 that my name inadvertently appeared as Kanili Sema in service book and Qanali Ayemi in SBI saving account. That the name Kanili Sema, Qanali Ayemi and Qanili Ayemi refers to one and same person i.e. me. Henceforth my name shall be used as Qanili Ayemi in all purposes. DP-1890 GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND Dated, Wokha the 2nd March 2019

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No. Judl-47/2017-18/ / Whereas Smti. Lipyoni, wife of Late Shri. Nzio Lotha, a permanent resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits from the Govt. pertaining to PPO No. PEN/COM-3736/NL/F/4285 in favour of her deceased husband Late Shri. Nzio Lotha who expired on 04/04/1997. Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objections if any, within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice. No claims/objections will be entertained after the cut off date and Succession Certificate shall be issued. Sd/- K. Mhathung Tsanglao Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland WC-98

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Through this column, we Mr. Henong and Smti. Ayienla owe our sincere apology to the believers of Longleng Town for tarnishing and defaming the holy place of worship through our reckless posting in a social media (whatsapp) of a photo taken inside the church during prayer and fasting conducted by PPC Ward on 16th February 2019. The picture was edited and posted with the caption ‘demon dressed’ like person sitting in a prayer meeting. We humbly seek forgiveness from the believers of Longleng Town. Mr. Henong

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PRESS NOTE The All Nagaland Hindi Teachers Union expresses our heartfelt appreciation to the State Govt. and the Department of School Education for the duo’s tremendous effort for the promotion of Hindi Officers to higher posts. The candidates and the posts, they are promoted are as follows :1. Shri. Zakienei Khoubve, Asst. Director, promoted to Deputy Director. 2. Shri. Gulab Chandra, Hindi Education Officer, promoted to Principal. 3. Shri. B.P. Philip, Hindi Education Officer, promoted to Asst. Director. 4. Shri. T.N. Pandey, Hindi Instructor, promoted to Hindi Education Officer. 5. Shri. S.P. Singh, Hindi Instructor, promoted to Hindi Education Officer. The union deeply thanks the official and the Department involved in making this achievement come true. The Hindi section was one of the most neglected section in the Department of School Education since last 50 years. Around 2300 Hindi Teachers are serving in the Govt. Schools. However, after realisation, the Department and the Govt. open the channel of Promotion Avenue in the year 2011 and 2017 in restructuring. In this connection the all Hindi Officers are tirelessly working under the Department of School Education for the development of Hindi language in the State. And also hope and expects to together with this same level of co-operation in the days to come too. (ROMETO SEMA) President ANHTU

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With immense joy and honour, we the Humtso Union Wokha Town (HUWT) convey our heartiest congratulations to the following individuals for bringing laurels to the Humtso Village. 1. Shri. Yanrenthung Lotha, NPS, S/o. Late Yanpvuo Shitiri promoted to Inspector General of Police (IGP) (L/O), Govt. of Nagaland. 2. Smti. N. Ruth Humtsoe, D/o. Mr. Nlumsao Humtsoe, selected for the post of Horticulture Extension Assistant (HEA) in the recently declared Departmental Exam. The Union wishes them all the best in all their future endeavours. Chenithung Humtsoe N. Renchio Chairman General Secretary

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Whereas Mrs. Rampai Shyam, wife of Late Nil Ratan Shyam of Bazaar 'B' Sector, Tuensang Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate/draw/transfer/withdraw the debts & security in respect of her Late husband, who expired on 21/11/2016. Now therefore, the public are hereby asked to file claims/ objection if any within 30 (thirty) days from the date of issue of this notice.

OFFICE OF THE AKHOYATSUR TELONGJEM KOHIMA

FELICITATION With immense pride and honour, we the Akhoyatsür Telongjem Kohima would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Anenla Sato, Commission & Secy. Govt. of Nagaland for being conferred I.A.S and Mrs. Rongsenrenla, Additional Secy. Govt. of Nagaland for being promoted. We further pray to Almighty God to grant them sound health, wisdom and bright future. Mrs. Chubasenla Imsong Mrs. S. Imsutula President ATTK Gen. Secy. ATTK

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C h e nn a i , M a r 7 (Agencies): Samajwadi Party (SP) has topped the list of richest regional parties, followed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), in a report released by Association for Democratic Reforms, a non-governmental organisation (NGO). According to India Today, ADR analysed the income and expenditure of 37 regional political parties for the financial year 2017-18. According to ADR, SP reported having the highest income at Rs 47.19 crore. This was followed by DMK with an income of Rs 35.75 crore and then TRS with an income of Rs 27.27 crore.

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FELICITATION The Kiphire Area Students’ Union (KASU), takes great pride in congratulating:1. Shri M. Yangsemong of Phelungre Village, on being promoted to the post of CDPO (Social Welfare Department) 2. Shri S. Yesumong of Phelungre Village, on being promoted to the post of CDPO (Social Welfare Department). 3. Shri.C. Selikyu of Langkok Village, on being promoted to the post of Agri Officer (Agri Department). The Union wishes them the very best in all their future endeavors.

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New Delhi, Mar 7 (IANS): Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Thursday said his tweet that the government “fabricated” minutes of a highlevel panel’s meeting that named M. Nageswara Rao as acting CBI Director was a “genuine mistake” based on the letter of Congress leader Mallikarjuna Kharge. Besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Justice A.K. Sikri, Kharge, the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, attended the January 10 meeting that had recommended the removal of Alok Verma as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief, and Nageswara Rao replacing him as a stop gap arrangement. Sikri, who retired on Wednesday, attended the meeting on behalf of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. Reading out Bhushan’s statement terming his tweet of February 1, 2019 a “genuine mistake”, Attorney General K. Venugopal told the bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Navin Sinha, that he was not pressing for contempt proceedings against Bhushan. Bhushan’s tweet had said, “See the letter of LOP Kharge re the unilateral appointment of Nageswara Rao as interim Director CBI by govt, w/o going through HPC of PM, CJI & LOP. Yet govt produced minutes of meeting saying

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Pak seals JuD headquarters N Korea rocket site appears ‘operational’ again: US experts Lahore, Mar 7 (PTI): Pakistan authorities on Thursday sealed the Lahore headquarters of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and its charity wing Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF) as part of the ongoing crackdown against the banned organisations. “Under the National Action Plan (NAP), the government has taken complete control of the banned JuD and FIF headquarters in Lahore and Muridkey,” said a statement issued by the Punjab Home department Thursday. It said the government has been taking over the control of the mosques, seminaries and other institutions of the banned organisations in the province.

“We have intensified action against the banned organisations,” it said. A senior government official told PTI that the authorities have sealed the Jamia Masjid Qadsia, the Lahore headquarters of the JuD and FIF. The official said the government has also taken over the complete control of the JuD headquarters in Muridke, some 40-km from Lahore. However, the home department did not confirm it. The official further said that Saeed and his supporters did not protest when the administration and police reached there to take over the control of the building. “Saeed along with his supporters left for his Jauhar Town residence,” he

said. The whereabouts of Saeed was immediately not known. Saeed was listed under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 in December 2008. He was released from house arrest in Pakistan in November 2017. According to officials, JuD’s network includes 300 seminaries and schools, hospitals, a publishing house and ambulance service. The two groups have about 50,000 volunteers and hundreds of other paid workers. The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the LeT which is responsible for carrying out the Mumbai attack that killed 166 people. It had been declared as a foreign terrorist organisation by the US in June 2014.

ellite Launching Station) appears to have returned to normal operational status,” the specialized website 38 North said. The website and the Center for Strategic and International Studies tracked activity at the site -- which began before last week’s aborted summit in Hanoi between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un -- using commercial satellite imagery.

Images taken on March 6 showed that a railmounted structure to transfer rockets to the launching pad appeared to have been completed and “may now be operational.” Cranes have been removed from pad while progress also appeared to have been made on rebuilding the support structure for a rocket engine testing stand. Kim had agreed to shutter the Sohae site at a summit with the

South’s President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang as part of confidence-building measures, and satellite pictures in August had suggested workers were already dismantling the engine test stand. Pyongyang used the site in 2012 and 2016 to launch satellites. Western experts believe the satellite launches inform North Korea’s development of inter-continental missiles capable of striking the United States.

This satellite image provided by DigitalGlobe shows the rocket test stand at the Sohae Satellite Launch Facility. (AP/PTI)

Washington, Mar 7 (Agencies): A North Korean long-range rocket launch site appears to have resumed “normal operation status” as work to rebuild

the launch pad has proceeded rapidly, US experts said Thursday, AFP reported. “Given that construction, plus activity at other areas of the site, Sohae (Sat-

‘I’m alive, doing well’: Masood

New Delhi/Islamabad, Mar 7 (Agencies): Days after reports of his death, the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar has reportedly released an audio clip in which he rejected rumours of his death and warned the Pakistan government to stop persecuting mosques and true Muslims. According to Deccan Chronicle, in the 11-minute audio clip released on Wednesday evening and uploaded on JeM chat platforms in which Azhar talked about India, Pulwama attack and liberals in Pakistan. Azhar started his speech with his fake death story and said he is alive and doing well. He asked his followers to start a jihad against India for oppressing Kashmiris. “There are reports about my death. But only God decides how long you live and when you die,” the clip said. He narrated incidents of alleged torture during his prison time in India and stated that Pakistan was currently acting under pressure. Slamming India for putting pressure from all corners,

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Azhar said that the political leadership in the country has failed to understand India’s ploy. “Fear God,” Azhar said in the speech. “And stop persecuting the mosques, madrassas, and mujahideen. Remember, that when a Muslim flees the battle against the hypocrites, the wrath of Allah is upon him.” In one part of the speech he referred to liberals like Malala and said that Pakistan being an Islamic country should not allow them to take over the country. “These liberals couldn’t tolerate the Islamisation of Pakistan under Zia-ul-Haq so just imagine what will happen if people like us rise against them,” said Azhar.

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1st DEATH ANNIVERSARY of our beloved Late Heigwangbuing

A year has passed since you’ve left us. But all those times we have spent together still remains in our hearts. Your legacy of wisdom and the guest of heavens in your eyes will forever be an inspiration in our lives. You hold our hands for a short while but hold our hearts forever.

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WE THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF LT. BENDANGNUKSHI AO WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR PROFOUND G RAT I T U D E T O A L L T H O S E WHO STOOD BY US PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY THROUGHOUT HIS PROLONGED ILLNESS AND SAD DEMISE ON 04-03-2019 THOUGH WE ARE UNABLE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE INDIVIDUALLY, IT IS OUR HUMBLE PRAYER THAT OUR ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS AND REWARD YOU ABUNDANTLY. LOVING FAMILY MEMBERS

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Born on 20.02.1966 – Died on 02.03.2019 We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our friends, neighbours, Chunglyimsen Village communities, Church Organisations, Model Christian College Kohima, blood donors, doctors and staff of Zion hospital and Fellowship Nursing Home Dimapur and well wishers who stood by us and supported us financially, materially and with prayers during the brief illness of Lt. Chubatola till her demise on 2nd March 2019. Loving husband, children and relatives. K-621

Lt. Shumbemo Odyuo of Phiro Village Born: 22nd Feb 1932 – Died: 27th Feb 2019 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain” Philippians: 1:21 We the bereaved family member of Late Shumbemo Odyuo would like to express our profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to all those who stood by us during his illness and at the time of his demise. Your support, concern and empathy have been a great source of comfort and solace. Words are inadequate to express our gratefulness for your prayers, physical presence and material help. We pray that the Almighty God’s unceasing blessing be upon each and everyone of you. Nzamo Wopanden. K-619

FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY In Loving Memory of LT. A. Pangerkumzuk Jamir

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Loving Dad, Sister and Relatives.

We, the bereaved family members of Late L. Keneth Mozhui would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the Churches, Unions, Neighbours, Friends & Well Wishers who supported us Financially, Materially, Spiritually & Physically during his illness & sad demise, who left us for his heavenly abode on March 5th 2019. Though, we are unable to thank each & everyone individually, we pray that Almighty God blesses you all abundantly. DP-1894

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(8th February 1963 – 8th March 2018) A year has passed since you left us, but your loved ones will always be close as a memory, and the God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer. There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts. We are very thankful for the kind expression of sympathy and thoughtfulness. It is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered by the family. DP-1855

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nternationally acclaimed pianist and performer Nise Meruno has made Nagas proud yet again by performing for the country’s richest family, the Ambanis. Upon the request and invitation of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani, Nise performed at her twin brother Akash Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations. Nise had earlier on December 12. 2018 performed at Isha Ambani and Anand Parimal’s wedding, one considered to be the most lavish weddings in the country attended by world famous political figures and celebrities including Hillary Clinton, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone among others. Wedding of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta daughter of famous diamantaire Russel Mehta will take place on March 9. Nise had on previously several occasions performed for the Parimals which had led to a huge fan following and now with the addition of the Ambanis on his fan following list there seem to be no slowing down for him. In a brief chat with Nagaland post Nise said, “I share this joy and privilege with every musician with a dream. People who dare to be bold, different and tenacious. With God on our side, every battle will be won and doors will Nise Meruno with Ajay Piramal, Chairman keep opening.” (Staff Reporter) of the Piramal Group.

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ctress Angelina Jolie’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will hit the theatres on October 18, 2019. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Walt Disney Studios . The fantasy adventure had previously been slated to debut on May 29, 2020, reports variety.com. The new date pits “Maleficent: 2” against an untitled film from horror-maker Blumhouse. It will also have to contend with the second weekends of “The Adams Family”, the adaptation of Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch”, “Zombieland 2” and “Gemini Man”, a futuris-

tic thriller that unites Will Smith and Ang Lee. If it had opened on its original date in May, “Maleficent: 2” would have been facing off against the sophomore weekends of “Fast & Furious 9” and “The Spongebob Movie.” In the film, Jolie reprises her role as the villainous enchantress Maleficent. The cast also includes Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville, who appeared in the first installment, as well as franchise newcomers Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Harris Dickinson and Chiwetel Ejiofor. (IANS)

ow-wow 2019 Youth Festival at Tetso College was launched by guest of honour, Limasunep Jamir, commissioner of Police, Dimapur on March 7 with a total number of 28 schools and colleges participating this year. Pow-wow is an annual youth festival for institutes that aims to bring together students from various Institutes in India to meet, interact, compete and showcase talent in various competitions, to empower them towards lifelong excellence. The Pow-wow signature launch was signed by Dr. P.S. Lorin, principal and Limasunep Jamir followed by the oath taking. Limasunep Jamir encouraged the students to participate, engage and learn through this Fest. At the brief opening ceremony, the inaugural note was delivered by Kvulo Lorin, director, Tetso College, extending a warm welcome and thanks to the

title sponsor of the event ALS, including all the other sponsors and participating colleges for bringing everyone together. Other sponsors are India Trail, Kalinga University, NIIT, DOT Talks, Aiko Arena, Ashok Leyland, Baskin Robbins, Brand New Days, Camp David, Favours, Fusion, Fun Cinemas, G Sports, Ilandlo, Kaziranga University, Mountain Music Academy, Nagaland Today, The People Channel, Rusoki, SmartLife Gym, Synergy Systems, Tinted Lights, Universal Power Solutions and Youthnet. Day 1 of the Fest kicked off with the tradi-

tional dance competition that brought to life both tradition and creativity, followed by Cosplay. In the extempore speech, students were tested on their knowledge as they spoke on a range of topics. In sports and gaming, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, mobile legends and Pub G are all off to a great start to continue on into March 8 and 9 for the overall championship trophy of Pow-wow 2019. Closing award ceremony is scheduled to be held on March 9, 2 pm with Kevekha Kevin Zehol, deputy commissioner Dimapur as the guest of honour.

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me know because I am very confused”. When Bhumi asked Farhan to give a little introduction about the voice, Farhan said: “That was Shibani, who I think has been having a lot of fun with a lot of news that’s going around currently about us looking for wedding planners, looking for venues.” “Are you though?” prodded Bhumi. In a smart response, Farhan said: “I don’t know it maybe April or April be ‘May’. (IANS)

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grappling with a few teething issues regarding its top-order batting, especially senior opener Shikhar Dhawan’s poor form, which has affected India’s starts of late. Despite Dhawan having gone off the boil with only two half-centuries in the last 15 ODIs, India are unlikely to tinker with the winning combination of the first two encounters. KL Rahul, who is back in form, may have to wait till India clinch the series, but the team management could well try him out at the No. 3 position. The two victories -- by six wickets and eight runs -- weren’t exactly convincing but pulling off close matches under pressure will certainly add to the confidence. “Just coming through these kinds of games gives us confidence. It’s important to look ugly at times, and come through and win. We might get these low-scoring games in the World Cup as well,” Kohli had said after the second game. The bowl-

ing has been superb in both games with Australia failing to reach 250 but save Virat Kohli, who stamped his class with another hundred on a slow Jamtha track, none of the other batsmen have looked the part so far. Vice-captain Rohit Sharma, the second most consistent player in this line-up, looked good in the first game before he got out. Kedar Jadhav and Dhoni shepherded India in the first match and didn’t trouble the scorers in the next. Ambati Rayudu, whose only significant knock was the 90 against New Zea-

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Paris, March 7 (IANS): Manchester United made history, beating Paris SaintGermain (PSG) on away goals in a 3-3 aggregate draw to become the first team in the annals of the Champions League to prevail in a tie after losing the first leg at home by two or more goals. PSG, meanwhile, find themselves dumped out of the competition in the knockout stage for the third consecutive year, reports Efe news. Starting with a 2-0 advantage after their hard-fought victory at Old Trafford, PSG on Wednesday looked poised to break their Champions League curse and justify the fortune the club’s Qatari owners have spent in pursuit of a European title. And while injured PSG superstar Neymar had to watch the game from the stands at Parc des Princes, United were without Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Ander Herrera and Alexis Sanchez.

Still seeking ban on Pak in WC despite ICC snub: COA chief Rai New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI): Committee of Administrators (COA) chairman Vinod Rai Thursday said the BCCI is still seeking an ICC ban on countries that harbour terrorism despite a recent rejection but was non-committal on whether India will boycott Pakistan at the World Cup. At its board meeting in Dubai last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) dismissed the BCCI’s request to sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates though the Indian Board did not make a specific reference to Pakistan. India and Pakistan are scheduled to play in the World Cup on June 16 and Rai said due process will be followed before the final decision is taken on boycotting the high-octane

clash in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack. “Let the time come. It is still four months away. We have expressed our concerns (over security) and they (ICC) said yes, ‘security will be tightened’ and everything else,” said Rai after a COA meeting here. Rai insisted that the ICC has not shot down BCCI’s request of banning Pakistan from international cricket. “The letter was placed. It clearly says Pakistan. It is a process which goes slow. Have we been able to boycott any of the countries in the Security Council? The process goes on slowly. We have started a process,” said the former CAG. In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, in which more than 40 CRPF personnel were killed, the

BCCI, in a letter to the ICC, urged the world body and its member nations to sever ties with countries which harbour terror. The India-Pakistan matter will be among the issues the COA will discuss with ICC chairman Shashank Manohar in Mumbai later this month. The long pending issue of BCCI becoming World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliant will also be discussed after the ICC expressed an urgent need to settle the matter. “The (ICC) Board unanimously acknowledged its desire to remain WADA compliant and committed to working in partnership with the BCCI, WADA and India NADA (National Anti-Doping Agency) to resolve the issue as a matter of urgency,” the ICC said last week.

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land in the last away series, has also been inconsistent and can be replaced with Rahul. Rayudu, who has retired from first-class cricket, has found it difficult and his primary problem has been not being able to rotate the strike. If Dhawan is persisted with, the best way to give Rahul at least three games is to bring him at No. 3 and the skipper coming at No 4 in place of Rayudu. There are no such worries about Indian bowling as they have performed as a unit. The biggest gain in the second game has been Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar performing their combined role of a fifth bowler to perfection. Shankar’s two wickets while bowling the final over will also instil confidence in his captain that in case Hardik Pandya has a breakdown, he has a fallback option in the Tamil Nadu all-rounder. However, he is still not somebody who can bowl six to seven overs consistently in each game. Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah have been outstanding in the two games so far. If Shami was lethal during the opening spell of the first game, Bumrah set it up with another incredible effort at the death in the second.

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Ranchi, Mar 7 (PTI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s final homecoming forms a poignant subplot of an utterly dominant Indian team’s quest for an unassailable 3-0 lead in the third ODI against Australia here Friday. A 3-0 lead in the fivematch series will be a perfect parting gift for Ranchi’s favourite son, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India Blues for the last time at his home ground. There has been a sense of déjà vu every time Dhoni has stepped on to the field in the ongoing series. It reminded many of Tendulkar’s penultimate Test series against Australia in 2013, when the cheer from the stands would amplify with each passing match. Something similar has been happening at every ground in this series, with the fans possibly beginning to realise that the legend may not be around when India next play at home. Amidst the emotional side story, the Indian team is

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Ko h i m a , M a r 7 (NPN): Minister for Higher & Technical Education, Temjen Imna Along stated Nagaland is at the threshold of prosperity and will soon be at the forefront of the nation, as the people of the state; especially the youth who comprises 60% of the population aged

between 20-45 years have chosen to take the path of peace for development and prosperity. Speaking at the inaugural programme of the 12th open Naga Wrestling at Khouchiezie, local ground, Kohima on Thursday, the minister said the state has gifted and blessed its people with enormous strength and

potential, particularly the youths’. Along maintained that it was time Nagas show their capabilities to the world through hard work and sincere efforts in whatever they do. “It is time we shed our thought process only as a singular tribe. It is time we shed our thoughts which bring us down. It is time for us to work hard

collectively and united” he said. He also cautioned never to take things lightly in any venture that can propel the state to growth and progress. He asserted on the need to have a positive approach and shed thoughts of sarcasm, hypocrisy, negativity and mockery which will lead the people to their downfall. Noting the potential of the youths in the field of sports, Along said that the PDA government is working hard to harness the potential of its youths to the fullest and called upon all for a united vision towards a common future. He asked youths to work hard and put their sincere efforts and not take things lightly to bring prosperity and progress to the community and people in Nagaland. Congratulating the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA) for its efforts to popularize the traditional game of Naga wrestling, he was of the view that the Naga people too, would be encouraged

and passionate to see things happening in the capital town. This initiative is not only opening our hearts but our minds to rest of the world and we are ready to open our hearts and lands for collective vision of growth and development, Along added. In his presidential address, Neivikuolie Khatsu said NWA was continuously making effort to popularize and improving Naga wrestling both at the national and international arena to compete. He also stated that the ultimate goal was to foster unity, understanding and friendship. The programme commenced invocation by Pastor Botsa Batist Church, with Rev. Rüdilhou Rio, while a special performance was presented by the Myanmar group. The event is being organized by the Nagaland Wrestling Association (NWA), hosted by the Angami Sports Association (ASA) and managed by Botsa Baptist Church.

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NABA informs boxers to register online DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association (NABA) has informed affiliated state units and Boards that the the Boxing Federation of India has established a Central Databank to maintain the profile of all the boxers in the country and have began Online Registration of Boxer. A press release by NABA General press secretary, T. Meren Paul stated that the Central Databank once fully implemented, will not only keep track of each boxers but also do away with the borrowing of boxer from one state to another which is a contentious issue plaguing the Boxing Federation at present. All the affiliated State units have been given password to register boxers online and the Federation has given 31st March 2019 as the deadline for registration of the boxers of the affiliated state units and boards. In view of this, NABA has informed to all districts boxing associations to get their boxers registered with the BFI and get their registration number, without which they shall not be allowed to participate in any of the national championships. The online registration form is available with Secretary General of the Na-

galand Amateur Boxing Association at merenpaul@yahoo.co.in (Mobile 9436000153) which can be supplied by email, NABA informed. NABA has further directed the following district sports officers the president of the following districts to collect the prescribed form and submit the particulars of each boxer as stipulated in the form and submit to the secretary general for online registration; Dimapur, Kohima, Longleng, Mokokchung, Peren, Phek, Wokha, (Zunheboto, who have put up their district team at the 1st Inter District Boxing Championship under the auspices of the 1st Nagaland Olympic Games . NABA has informed affiliated state units and boards that BFI has also laid down rules that boxers once participated in the Services /all India police meet/railways championship shall be duly recognized as registered boxers of Services/ AIP/railway and shall not be eligible to represent or play for their Home State Unit. The Nagaland Amateur Boxing Association henceforth shall not field any boxers from Nagaland Police and Assam Rifles who have already participated in the All India Police/Services Meet as they will be disqualified by the competition director.

AIFF to conduct trials for national team

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland Football Association (NFA) has informed aspiring footballers in the state that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be conducting trials for Indian national team at Kohima on March 20 and 21. A press release by NFA president, P Atuo Mezhiir

further informed that boys born January 1 , 2003 to December 31, 2004 and girls born between January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2005 will be eligible to participate in the trails. Only indigenous Nagas can apply and food and lodging for out station players will be arranged by NFA from March 19 to

21, NABA added. Those taking part in the trials are requested to provide their birth certificates and school PCR in original at the time of registration. Candidates or those concerned can contact 8837048077 or nagalandfootballassn@gmail. com for further information, the release added.

Khetoho to participate in Thai Martial games

(L-R) Khetoho Zhimomi, minister Jacob Zhimomi, and Akihito Zhimomi.

DIMAPUR: Naga martial artist Khetoho Zhimomi will represent India in the 4th International and Thai Martial Games festival at Bangkok, Thailand from March 8 to 17 which is organized by the Thai Government. Khetoho who will be participating in the K1 ( below 70 kgs) category is the lone participant from the Northeast. Khetoho is the brother of Kivi Zhimomi, the first Naga

footballer to be signed by an ISL franchise. Exuding with confidence ahead of the tournament, Khetoho said, “It is my lifelong dream to represent my country and state atleast once. Today I am all set to fulfil that dream and I request every Naga to pray for me.” He also thanked few sports enthusiasts, organizations and who have helped him financially and motivated him to chase his

goal. Khetoho met minister Jacob Zhimomi before his departure for Thailand. Some of Khetoho’s notable achievements are: 14 times national gold medallist, 1 time national best fighter, 3 times Northeast best fighter, 1 time state best fighter, and best black belt, 5th dan. Altogether, 19 members will represent India in Bangkok led by IAKO president, Er Harichandran.

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