January 14, 2017

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Governor roots for skills over academics

Staff Reporter

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya on Friday stressed on the need to equip oneself with skills, saying mere qualification or degree was not a prerequisite for success.

“The existing conventional education system has become redundant.

Anyone can become an asset if equipped with skills,” he said while speaking at the inaugural function of the three-day national conference on ‘Advances in Indian Horticulture with Focus on North East & Hill Region’ at Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Medziphema, jointly organised

by CIH, Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture (ISOH) and Department of Horticulture Nagaland.

Acharya was also critical of the education system/institutions which, according to him, were merely churning out “unemployable” graduates. He therefore called for major reforms in the educational system where institutions would impart skills and empower students to be assets for the society.

Bridge repair: Traffic regulations for Dimapur D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Following the closure of Old Dhansiri bridge, for repairs work since January 9, 2017, Dimapur Traffic Police (DTP) on Friday informed that all vehicular traffic along the route would remain closed.

Addl DCP & PRO in a press note also informed that the exit route from Walford to New Dhansiri bridge via Lorna School junction would be prohibited. However, entry from Lorna School junction towards Walford would be allowed.

In view of heavy traffic from Purana Bazar to Tragopan point, commuters have been advised to use the arterial route connecting Nagarjan to 3rd Mile.

Dimapur Traffic Policed has also directed pillion (passenger) riders on two wheelers to use helmets, as defaulters would be penalized.

Meanwhile, Dimapur Traffic Policed has appealed all commuters to follow single lane driving and to avoid overtaking for smooth flow of traffic and to cooperate with police personnel by obeying traffic rules.

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“Frankly,if government cannot bring progress how can civic bodies succeed?”

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P.B Acharya releasing a publication on the occassion. (NP)

The governor also remarked that Nagas were “not prepared to work hard,” despite the abundance of natural and human resources in the state.

“Only Nagas can develop Nagaland,” he stated while calling for a change in mindset.

According to Acharya, for a society to progress, citizens should first learn to be humans. A person has three identities-- human being, citizen of a country and profession-- and that one should assume his identity in that order, he added.

Acharya lauded the institute and the department of Horticulture for their efforts and urged them to perpetuate the good work.

Also dwelling on the role of civil societies and student organisations, the governor maintained that instead of staying engrossed in politics they should have an agenda for growth and development.

Earlier, Acharya inaugurated the three-day exhibition in the campus where florists and entrepreneurs from across the country had set up stalls.

He, along with other dignitaries, also launched the skill development course, released the publication and handed out awards to nursery owners from Nagaland and Assam.

Before his departure, Acharya also exhorted the congregation of scientists, experts, and officials from across the country to give their best towards development of the society and country.

Also speaking on the occasion, guest of honour Dr. S.K. Malhotra, Agriculture and Horticulture

16 more candidates withdraw nominations

NCD sets deadline for withdrawing nominations

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KO H I M A , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Responding to the appeal made by various apex tribal bodies to candidates to withdraw their nominations, sixteen more candidates on Friday withdrew their papers. Till Friday, 53 candidates have withdrawn their candidature for the Municipal/ Town Council polls.

According to the State Election Commission, the maximum number of withdrawal of candidates was for Chozuba Town Council polls-- two Ind candidates of ward 1, one Ind candidates each of ward 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9.

Phek Town Council-one Independent of ward 9 and one NPF of ward 6.

Chumukedima Town Council-- one Ind each from ward 4, 8, 10 and

NPF of ward 11. Kiphire Town Council-- Independent candidate of ward 4.

Corrigendum: Apropos the news item ‘37 candidates withdraw nominations’, the candidate who had withdrawn nominations for DMC polls was from NPF and not BJP. The inadvertent error is regretted.

BJP clarifies: Reacting to report, that one candidate each (both BJP) for Dimapur Municipal Council and Tobu Town Council poll have withdrawn their candidatures, the State BJP unit Friday clarified that none from its party for Dimapur Municipal Council and East Dimapur Town Council had withdrawn the candidature.

It may be noted that on Thursday, 37 candidates withdrew their nominations for the civic body polls.

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): As per the resolution made on January 4, 2017 by the mass based civil society organizations of Dimapur district, the Naga Council Dimapur (NCD) on Friday said it was decided to fix January 15, 2017 the last date of withdrawal of nomination papers candidates for the “so called forthcoming Urban Local Body election” scheduled to be held on February 1.

In this connection, NCD general secretar y Thsapongkyu Sangtam, in a press release, has requested presidents of Kuki, Kachari, Rongmei, Phom and Sangtam tribal unions of Dimapur town to personally contact NCD vice president (adm) K Ghokheto Chophy at 9856213163 for urgent assignment on January 14, 2017 before 12 noon.

commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India, highlighted the various schemes/ programmes of the government and also the current status of floriculture in India.

He said floriculture business was worth Rs.4000 crore at present with earnings of more than Rs.480 crore in foreign exchange.

This has huge scope for doubling farmer’s income, he added.

Dr. Malhotra informed the focus of the conference would be small and marginal farmers. He also encouraged the youths to adopt floriculture on a large scale, as a business venture.

Another highlight of the session was award presentation by ISOH wherein floriculturists were given recognition.

Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by director CIH Nagaland, Dr. Lallan Ram. Later in the function, secretary ISOH, New Delhi, Dr. S.S. Sindhu rendered the vote of thanks. Host of dignitaries and officials including director and secretary of state Horticulture department were also present at the function.

ed examples in sports where women have entered sports considered taboo such as wrestling and other events. He also cited achievements by several women from Nagaland, such as first woman politician late Rano who became Lok Sabha MP in the seventies; first woman chief secretary of the state Mrs. Banuo Jamir including several other women in the government many of who were heading departments.

Dr. Shürhozelie also stated that women were given quota in VDB in 1998 including certain fund earmarked for their empowerment.

Therefore, he concluded, that providing 33% women reservation in Urban Local Bodies was a normal thing and should be accepted.

He said the spark that ignited the ongoing conflict came through a representation by the NMA to the chief minister in 2012 wherein, it had stated that “….Reservation for women in local and urban decision mak-

DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Unidentified miscreants hurled a crude bomb at the residence of a BJP candidate for Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) polls on January 12 night.

According to police, the incident took place at around 9.25 p.m., however no casualties were reported.

Police also found some plastic materials from the spot.

The incident took place when the candidate, Hokuto Zhimomi, who is contesting from ward no 22, Veterinary colony, Burma camp was away from home, sources said.

However, the blast damaged the concrete floored compound and some youth were hit by the splinters.

State BJP: State BJP unit has vehemently condemned the incident and urged the State election commission to enhance security for the BJP candidates in the ensuing polls, to prevent such reoccurrences.

In a press statement, state BJP unit general secretary (media) and spokesperson Jaangsillung Gonmei also informed the party candidates to coordinate

with the State and district party officials and Election Commission offices to avoid any rumour and misinformation.

State BJP unit’s statement also contained the clarification issued by Hokuto, wherein he clarified that he has not withdrawn his candidature from DMC election. The clarification stated that he had only withdrawn his candidature from the NPF party when the party issued two in his ward.

BJP candidates: Nine BJP intending candidates contesting from DMC, also condemned the incident and demanded adequate protection from police to the candidate till the electioneering process are completed.

In a joint statement, the candidates- Hokivi Chishi (ward 19), Vikheho Zhimo (ward 17), Simon Yeptho (ward 23), Yangertoshi (ward 10), Moa Jamir (ward 16), G. Kits (ward 20), Kavili (ward 210, Meweu Lasuh (ward 1) and Ikato (ward 7)-termed the act was a threat and a clear attempt on the life of Hokuto and his family.

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NPCC objects to construction of border fencing DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): NPCC in a representation to the Presidents of India and Myanmar and Nagaland Governor, urged upon both India and Myanmar governments to stop construction of boundary fencing, insisting that it would be detrimental to the well-being of the people inhabiting both sides of the boundary.

According to NPCC president K. Therie, the Congress party at its emergency general session held on January 12, after thorough deliberation on the ongoing construction of IndoMyanmar border fencing, has resolved to condemn it.

NPCC argued that Nagas in both the region shared the same traditional land holding system and co-existed harmoniously, since time immemorial. NPCCasserted that since Naga people have own system of land holding, the State of Nagaland has been granted a special provision under Article 371 A of the Constitution of India, where the ownership and transfer of land and its resources kept within the Sovereign powers of the State.

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Non-indigenous Nagas filing nominations disturbing: CNTC DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has termed as “very disturbing” the alleged nominations filed for the ensuing urban local bodies (ULBs) elections by “some non-Nagaland Nagas from neighbouring states” and informed everyone to remain alert.

In a press release, media cell CNTC said this development came at a time when it was “greatly irked” over the 33% women reservation “imposed against the wishes of the people” and was demanding immediate postponement of the ULBs elections. CNTC further expressed its “great dismay” about how some non-indigenous Naga inhabitants from other states were taking undue advantage in the name of the women reservation.

CNTC has informed the public leaders like GBs/ chairmen of various colo-

Dr. Shürhozelie’s appeal to NMA, apex bodies DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü has urged upon both the leaders of Naga Mothers Association (NMA) and various apex tribe organisations to avoid confrontation and instead opt for the virtue of concession over the issue of holding civic polls with 33% women reservation.

In a statement, Dr. Shürhozelie mentioned about the past when Naga husbands treated their wives as equals and also took advice from them while decision making in the villages.

He said women were assigned certain roles and responsibility it was considered taboo to violate certain perimeter set.

However, he said there has been drastic change where women today are free in many ways. He said in the past, it used to be taboo for women touch weapons but today the state has a Mahila Battalion(15 IR/ NAP) where women in uniform are holding guns.

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Bomb hurled at BJP candidate’s house

ing bodies of the Panchayati Raj and Municipalities has been guaranteed through the 73rd and 74th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which supersedes Article 371 (A)” He cited that former union law minister Asoke Sen had on August 28,1962 asserted that Article 371A has the unique legislative power of superseding all central laws.

Dr.Shürhozelie lamented that the very Act could be subjected to interpretations by lawyers or judges from the mainland who would only take a legal viewpoint and possibly even infringe upon the spirit of Article 371A.By agreeing to hold civic polls, Dr.Shürhozelie said the government was taking risk to implement 33% women reservation.

He opined that good sense should prevail and NMA should withdraw the case form the court and also tribe hohos also rethink about their objections for development of towns.

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nies and localities to be vigilant of such practices, which it said were detrimental to the Nagas of Nagaland.

TALO react to Ao Senden ‘diktat’: Tuli Area Land Owners (TALO) raised strong objection to the Ao Senden diktat of excommunicating candidates for 30 years and described it as being in “total contravention of the Ao customary laws and practices and tantamount to infringement upon the jurisdiction and powers of the Ao Putu Menden.”

In a press note, the signatories-- chairmen of Kangtsung village council, M. Mar Lemtur; Wameken village council, I. Wati Jamir; Merangkong village council, Imdangjungba and Tuli Town Ward Union, L. Akum Imsong said the leaders along with the intending candidates, during a joint meeting on January 13 reaffirmed the January 4 reso-

ULB elections: ENPO convenes joint meeting D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO) president has convened a joint meeting on January 14, 9am at Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS) Hall, Tuensang Hq, in view of the impending issues relating to urban local bodies (ULBs) election in Nagaland and the subsequent diverse views expressed by the federating tribal units.

In a press release, Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation president S. Khoinang Konay has requested all six tribal federating units, frontal organisations under ENPO and eminent leaders of all affected town councils within ENPO jurisdiction to attend the meeting “keeping in mind our larger goal in the general interest of the ENPO public.”

lution to participate in the civic polls and also urged upon the state government to conduct the elections as per schedule.

A two-point resolution was also adopted at the meeting. The leaders reaffirmed the joint resolution of the land owners of Tuli area and Tuli town ward union “to participate in the forthcoming ULB election if the government conducts the said election in even a remote corner of Nagaland”.

CTC candidates clarify: Intending candidates for Changtongya Town Council (CTC) have issued a clarification, declaring that they were not forced by minister Nuklutoshi to file or withdraw their nomination papers. The candidatesImlitemjen (PWD ward), Tiatemjen (NST and Sunrise-I ward), Supongmenla (Tsumokong ward), Martula (Longchara ward), Narola (church ward), Mayang-

nenla (Electrical ward) and Tinukumla (windy ward)- in a joint statement further stated that it was their collective decision to file nominations at Tuli ADC hq/ alternative returning officer on January 9, 2017. However, they restrained from filing the nomination due to constant pressure from Changtongya and Akhoya village councils.

NPF Wka division: A day after Lotha Hoho issued a calling notice to all candidates, who have filed nominations in Wokha and Bhandari towns, the NPF Wokha division on Friday decided that NPF candidates for Wokha town council would not withdraw their nomination papers unless such an order comes from the Central NPF office. This was contained in a press statement issued by NPF Wokha division president Mhonthung Patton.

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Pochury Hoho upholds August 12 resolution DIMAPUR, JAN 13 (NPN): Executive members of Pochury Hoho (PH), after thorough discussion and deliberation on the Nagaland Municipal Act 2001, have reiterated the Hoho’s August 12, 2016, discussion that the Pochury Hoho as a federating member of the Naga Hoho would stand by the position of the Naga Hoho.

In a press release, PH general secretary, Er. Vichutho Nyusou, said this was reiterated at the executive council meeting of the Pochury Hoho held on January 13, 2017 at PH office chamber, Meluri Town.

The Pochury Hoho has therefore appealed to the state government to have a further deliberation with all the stakeholders.

The executive council meeting of the Hoho was presided over PH vice president, M.Chuba, in the absence of the PH president, who tendered his resignation. At the meeting, the house approved and regularized the decision of the executive council to accept the resignation tendered by Penthu, presi-

dent Pochury Hoho and Chusietho Joshou, finance secretary Pochury Hoho. Attendance was called on for quorum by PH general secretary, where 13 executive members were present out of 19.

Further, the house resolved to constitute range presidents as nomination/search committee to fill up the vacant post within 25 days.

The committee comprised of S. Nienthso (president ARPO), M.L. Pfithu (president PPO), Krutu (president PAPO), Johny (president KAPO) and Riesoupa (president MAPO). The house endorsed vice president PH, M.Chuba, as acting president of Pochury Hoho and present treasurer PH, Khevitho Nyuthe to take dual charge as finance secretary till president elect and new finance secretary was installed. Meanwhile, the executive council also pledged to commit and rededicate themselves to strengthen the sanctity of Pochury Hoho “against all forms of internal and external elements.”

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SCZT celebrates 50 years

Parliamentary Secretary for Jail, Science and Technology, Hukavi Zhimomi speaking at the SCZT programme at Zunheboto. (DIPR) D I M AP U R : S u r u m i Community Zunheboto Town (SCZT) celebrated 50 years of its existence on Friday at SCZT site, DC Hill, Zunheboto with parliamentary secretary for jail, science and technology, Hukavi Zhimomi as chief guest and parliamentary secretary for fishery, printing and stationary, Shetoyi Yeptho as the guest of honour, stated

DIPR report.

Speaking on the occasion, Hukavi Zhimomi encouraged the Surumi Community to remain united and live a meaningful life.

Reflecting on the present Naga society where individualism has overtaken the need and aspirations of the Nagas, he exhorted the community to live an exemplary life by helping and

respecting one another.

Stating that Surumi Community has big responsibilities in Sumi society as Surumi is the second biggest populated village in Zunheboto district, Hukavi asked the community to forgive and forget past mistakes, retrospect and introspect and lend a helping hands towards the upliftment of Naga society. The parliamentary

secretary later unveiled the jubilee monolith.

In his speech, Shetoyi Yeptho lauded the pioneers of SCZT in laying the foundation for better generations while urging the community to live a respectable life by living a corruption free life and be a role model in the society.

Stating that government and politicians alone cannot remove corruption, Shetoyi asked every individual, Churches, Hohos and various Associations to fight corruption by being true to themselves and be a true Christian.

The programme was chaired by Vilito K. Awomi and Abotoli D. Awomi, welcome address was delivered by Dr. Nitovi Shikhu and Jubilee prayer

by Sr. Pastor SBCZ, Rev. Yevito Jimo. The Parliamentary Secretaries were accompanied by DC Zunheboto, T.Roy, IAS, SP, Krodi Retso, SDO (C), Holohon Yeptho, SDPO, Yevukhu Awomi and host of other dignitaries.

SASU organises 22nd general session DIMAPUR: Seyochung Area Students Union held its 22nd general session from January 5-8 at Yingphire village under the theme “prioritizing the priority” with United Sangtam Gazetted Officers’ Association president, Kashiho Sangtam, as chief guest.

In his address, Sangtam encouraged the students to be wise and take the right decisions. He also said the students should play a vital role in bringing development in the education field.

Distric t C ong ress Committee president, Thritsali, who was the cultural chief guest while exhorting the students urged them to protect and preserve the moral and ethical values of the Nagas.

In the general session, new office bearers were also elected led by Sepikyu J. Jingrü as president, Chumseli as vice president, Holise as general secretary and Achumba as assistant general secretary.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, january 14, 2017

news in brief DC Phek notifies: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Phek has notified that the training of presiding officers and polling officials for the ULB Election 2017 will be held on January 18 and 27 and not on January 17 as notified earlier.

LHD emergency meeting: Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) has convened an emergency meeting on January 14 at 10 a.m. at Lotha Hoho Ki, Dimapur. All the executive members and intending Lotha candidates of East Dimapur Town Council and Dimapur Municipal council have been asked attend the meeting.

CVO Dimapur informs: Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) has informed all sectoral officers/doctors under Dimapur district that district level co-ordination meeting of all concern officers will be held on January 16 at 1 p.m. at CVO office chamber. All the officers have been asked to come prepared about the targets and achievements for the financial year ending March 31.

KMC directs: In view of the ensuing republic day on January 26, Kohima municipal council (KMC) has directed all the shopkeepers and business establishment to clean, paint and whitewash the front side of the building and shop facing the road side on or before January 20. All concerned have been directed to hoist national

flag on top of their shops and building by 6 a.m. on January 26. KMC also informed that tug-of war would be held comprising of all the 19 wards on January 26. In this regard KMC has asked all concerned to arrange 20 participants each with five reserves for this event and submit their lists on or before January 21 at KMC office.

CBCC 66th annual general council: Council of Chakhesang Baptist Church (CBCC) will be holding its 66th annual general council from January 20 – 22 at Kütsapomi village in Tizü Area with the theme “Righteous Living” (Matthew 6: 33). All the local churches (i.e., 97 churches) under CBCC are requested to send six delegates each having above 500 baptized members and 4 delegates each having below 500 baptized members. All have been requested to bring their respective Church’s flag. All the executive committee members have been requested to reach the venue on January 19 before 2 p.m.

Lost and found: Driving license, 2 ATM card and Pan Card belonging to one Kahe Mesung resident of lower Chandmari Kohima has been found. The rightful owner has been asked to contact at 9615244820.

Cash found: A cash amount has been found at SBI bank, main branch, Dimapur. Rightful owner has been informed to contact at 700702310.

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AR apprehend ‘arms dealers’ More condole demise of late Tokheho H. Sema BJP Dmu ULBs candidates meet governor

AR with the seized items and arrested persons.

DIMAPUR: Based on specific intelligence, troops of 41 Assam Rifles along with police representative on January 12 launched an operation in 6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur.

According to AR, during the operations two individuals were apprehended along with one 9 mm pistol, two laptops, two mobiles and 25 bottles of rexcod syrup.

The apprehended individuals were identified as Sadam Husain (25) son of Abdul Kalam, resident of 6th Mile, Sovima, Dimapur and Kevi Yalie (37) son of P Rathing, resident of 6th Mile, Sovima, Dimapur.

AR informed that the arrested persons along with the recovered items were handed over to Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation.

SOT Mkg seize banned drugs

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MOKOKCHUNG, JAN 13: Special Ops Team (SOT) of Mokokchung DEF has seized banned drugs (spasmo proxyvon) from one person identified as Imsubenla daughter of Imkumzukba of Chungliyimti village, presently residing at Longkhim town in the wee hours of Friday. The team during routine checking intercepted a night service bus enroute from Dimapur to Tuensang at Longmisa junction some six kilometres away

Seized drugs. (NP) from Mokokchung town and recovered the contraband numbering about 6500 capsules. In this connection a case has been registered against the arrested person.

ZRUD: Zunheboto Range Union Dimapur (ZRUD) has mourned at the demise of late Tokheho H. Sema ex minister. In a condolence message, ZRUD termed that late Tokheho H Sema as a charismatic leader and a seasonal politician of yesteryears.

The union stated that his sudden demise has created a vacuum which would be difficult to fill in. ZRUD has further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

SHK: Sumi Hoho Kohima (SHK) has grieved at the demise of late Tokheho Yepthomi who passed away on January 12. In a condolence message, SHK said late Tokheho Yepthomi was a brave man with strong personality, active and outstanding leader of not only Zunheboto constituency but the entire Sumi community who played a crucial role in politics during the formative years of Nagaland state. The Hoho further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

ExPAN: Ex Parliamentarians Association of Nagaland ( ExPAN) has expressed shocked over the demise of late Tokheho Sema. In a condolence message, ExPAN termed late Tokheho as a dedicated leader who has tirelessly worked for the upliftment of the people and that his contributions rendered to the people as politician & social worker will always be cherished.

ExPAN further conveyed condolence to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Ex. IBM: In a condolence message, Khupan Yimchunger, Ex. IBM has mourned the demise of late Tokhiho ex. IBM, who passed. In his message, Yimchunger termed late Tokheho H Sema as a dedicated and sincere who worked for the welfare of the society. He further conveyed condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.

BJP: State BJP has condole the demise of former interim member, legislator and social worker Tokheho H. Sema.

BJP Nagaland said the loss of the veteran

leader whose void would be difficult to fill.

Further, the BJP Nagaland prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace and strength for the bereaved family.

K. Therie: NPCC president K. Therie has expressed shock at the sudden demise of former minister and interim body member, Tokheho H. Sema. Therie said the deceased was one of the senior-most founding fathers of Nagaland statehood who played a vital role as the youngest interim body member and as minister. He described late Tokheho as an eminent social worker, a very upright and strong public leader who had a vision for the Naga people and added that his philanthropic works and leadership would continue to be remembered for generations.

K.Therie said the void created by his demise is a loss not only to the bereaved family members, but also to his community and the people of the state. All rank and file of the NPCC join in offering deepest condolence to the bereaved family members, stated Therie. Further, NPCC prayed that the Almighty God comfort and console through this difficult hour of grief and for the departed soul to rest in peace SKK: All Sumi Students Union have also expressed grief and pain over the sudden demise of late Tokheho Yepthomi, a dynamic leader who brought great name and laurel to the community and Nagas.

Describing him as a visionary and an enthusiastic person in uplifting the Naga people, SKK stated that he was not only Padma shree award holder (2016) but the founder of Zunheboto Government College, Sumi G.B Association and also served as secretary of G.B Federation Nagaland, executive member Sumi Baptist Church Association, represented Sumi community to Naga people Convention in 1959, elected to the legislative assembly in 1969, 1974 and 1989. His demise has not only created a vacuum for the tribe but for the Naga in general, SKK added. Further, S.K.K prayed to the almighty God to grant peace to the departed soul and solace to the bereaved family.

BJP candidates along with Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya on Friday.

DIMAPUR: BJP Dimapur candidates for the ensuing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) election called on the Governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya on Friday at Chumukedima Police Guest

House. In the meeting, the governor told the candidates that there should not be any law and order problem during the elections. He said elections should not be fought on money power

Gospel Light Ministries informs

Woman found loitering in Kma

DIMAPUR: Gospel Light Ministries has informed that Gospel Light Prayer House, Niu Colony, Burma Camp, will reopen on January 16.

Daily prayer will be held at 6:30 a.m. The Gospel Light Prayer House Managing Board has informed that unlike the previous years, this year there will be a mandatory registration for all the members in order to have a proper head count and the registration fee incurred will be utilized for the maintenance of the Prayer House.

The unidentified woman DIMAPUR: A “mentally challenged” woman was found loitering at Kijümetouma Village, Kohima, and was admitted to the

but on principles and also urged upon womenfolk to take advantage of the 33 % reservation. The governor also wished the candidates a success in the forthcoming municipal elections.

State Mental Institute, Kohima by Women Cell Kohima and the Women Helpline 181 Nagaland.

In a press release, Women Cell Kohima said the identity of the woman was still unknown. Identification mark is a mole on the left cheek, age: 50 to 60 years old approx, height5’2 ft approx.

Anyone who information about her family, relatives or any has known person has been asked to call Women Helpline (181), Nagaland or 9485239095.

CEO Nagaland bade farewell ACYA cum CKCYM Chungtia celebrate 25th anniversary

Outgoing Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland, Sanjay Kumar, speaking in his farewell programme at CEO’s office. (DIPR) DIMAPUR: Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) bade farewell to its CEO, Sanjay Kumar, IAS on Friday in a function held at their office premises, Kohima, stated DIPR report.

Delivering his speech, the outgoing CEO said that most of his active years were spent in Nagaland and opined that he would always cherish the memories of the beautiful people of Nagaland which he felt as home.

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Sanjay Kumar also expressed gratitude to the officers and staffs for their support, love and understanding during his tenure and encouraged them to have team spirit in taking the department into greater heights. He will be leaving the department to take up his new assignment in the Ministry of Human Resources (HR) as Joint Secretary, Education Department, Delhi.

Speaking on behalf of CEO office, Joint CEO, N.

Moa Aier stated that many things have been done in the department and also mentioned that one of the greatest example was the successful conduct of the National Electoral Roll purification (NERP). The outgoing CEO had also visited various districts during his tenure, he added.

The programme was chaired by Deputy CEO, Khekugha Sema while speech on behalf of DEO’s Office was delivered by AEO Kohima, Mhathung.

DIMAPUR: Ao Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) cum Christ King Catholic Youth Movement, Chungtia celebrated its “silver anniversary” on January 12 with commissioner & secretary, School Education and SCERT Francis P. Solo, as the chief guest and Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima as the main celebrant for the Eucharistic celebration.

The programme began with unveiling of the silver anniversary monolith by F.P. Solo and blessed by Bishop Dr James Thoppil, followed by solemn thanksgiving Eucharist presided over by the Bishop.

At the Eucharistic celebration, Bishop expressed his happiness over the youth and community of Chungtia and prayed for God’s blessing on them.

In his homily bishop said that he expects the participants of the anniversary celebration to return to their respective places strengthened and fortified in Catholic Faith. Bishop said, the experience of God is such that one cannot hide the joy of it, but share it with others, the more one

Dignitaries along with Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima after the programme. shares, greater is the joy.

The Eucharistic celebration was followed by felicitation programme. F.P. Solo, in his speech congratulated ACYA for reaching the 25 year milestone.

He said being small is not an impediment for growth but rather an advantage because, when the group is small, decisions can be taken easily.

Stating that “we” are

called to practice our faith in our day to day living, he said, in life when we meet with obstacles we have two approaches before us, viz., negative and positive. It does not serve to be negative but rather we have to be positive and proactive and then concentrate on what we want to achieve, he added.

Earlier before the Holy Eucharist, Rev. Fr. James

Mlakuzhiyil, parish priest, extended words of welcome.

At the felicitation programme ACYA president Lepden Victor, delivered the welcome address, short speeches were delivered by VP Catholic Association of Nagaland, James Sangtam, director of Nagaland Catholic Movement, Fr. Sojan Xavier, VP Nagaland Catholic Women Association,

Kaholi, Johnny Ruangmei, former secretary general of Catholic Association of Nagaland and chairman of Chungtia Council and vote of thanks by Stephen general Secretary ACYA Longchar. Special attractions of the felicitation programme were cultural piece from Catholic Community, Chungtia, special presentation from Ao Catholic Community, Dimapur.

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WEATHER FORECAST January 14

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Agartala Nice with plenty of sunshine

23 8

Aizawl

Plenty of sunshine

20 5

Guwahati Plenty of sunshine

23 6

Imphal

Nice with plenty of sunshine

22 3

Itanagar Mostly sunny

21 9

Shillong

Plenty of sunshine

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Kohima

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Dimapur Sunshine and pleasant

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Tuensang Sunny and cooler

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Zunheboto Brilliant sunshine and cooler

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(L-R): P.B. Acharya. Women cultural troupe presenting traditional dance. Kesonyu Yhome. (NP)

Staff Reporter D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): Mech Kacharis on Friday celebrated Aai Sagi, the post-harvest festival of the community, at Mandeville Garden with governor of Nagaland, P.B. Acharya as chief guest and deputy commissioner Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome as guest of honour.

The celebration was organised by Aai Sagi Festival Celebration Committee (ASFCC) under the aegis of Mech Kachari Public Organisation (MKPO).

E x t e n d i n g f e s t ive greetings to the Mech Kachari community in Nagaland, the governor highlighted the importance

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of one’s cultural identity— dialect.

He said it would be “suicidal” to give prominence to other languages over one’s mother tongue and urged upon the Kachari community to preserve and promote their dialect.

Acharya suggested incorporating Kachari dialect in school/college curriculum and also extended co-operation and support in that regard.

Based on the significance of the Aai Sagi and Kachari tradition, Acharya remarked that traditional practices in the form of dance or song had depth and meaning which should be preser ved. He also dwelled on the importance

of skill education/development, unity and peace.

The DC in his speech stated that Kacharis at large had contributed in one of the biggest ways towards promoting peace and harmony in the state and beyond.

He said the Kachari community was one of the most peaceful tribes and their contribution was an example of peaceful coexistence and communal harmony. “Other tribes and the world have a lot to learn from the Kacharis,” Yhome added. He also extended festive greetings on the occasion.

MKPO Nagaland representative spoke on the significance of the festival.

Short speech was also delivered by representative of Kachari Tribal Council Nagaland.

Earlier, the celebration started with Bathu Puja, flag hoisting and lamp lighting. Ex-president ADMKCO, Bhupati Mech invoked God’s blessing and chairperson of the function, Chabi Kumar Mech (advisor MKPO) delivered welcome address. Later, vote of thanks was said by chairman AFSCC, Dharmadhaj Sonowal.

The second session of the celebration saw cultural extravaganza by various troupes, traditional games, tug-of-war, prize distribution and other forms of entertainment.

Kipili Sangtam stresses on peace and unity for progress DIMAPUR: State minister of power, Kipili Sangtam highlighted on the need to maintain peace and unity for a society to progress saying without unity there could be no prosperity and progress.

He was addressing a gathering at the twoday Poang Lum celebration organized by Chang Khulei Setshang (Chang Tribal Council) which concluded on January 13 at Loyem Memorial Ground Tuensang as chief guest. ENPO president, Koiwang Konyak was the guest of honour.

The minister said that as Nagaland has been declared as “Nagaland for Christ” the people should live an exemplary life for others to emulate. He also added that “repent, rethink, right attitude and forgiveness are the keys to usher in peace and tranquility.

Also highlighting the need for a “matured society” to help change the “system” of the society, Kipili said for a “mature society” the leaders should cultivate a “matured mind”. On the recent turmoil in the state, he said leaders need to be in a sound mind to work out in a peaceful means.

ANIEF conducts general meeting

DIMAPUR: All Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation (ANIEF) on Friday held its general meeting at Red Cross complex Kohima.

In the meeting the federation discussed the pending cases of central

transport subsidy (CTS) and central capital investment subsidy (CCIS) for the 2007, 2008 and 2009 under the state department of industries and commerce where payment has not been released to the selected conducted indus-

trial units in the state of Nagaland so far.

The house unanimously resolved to pursue the matter with the concerned authorities with renewed strength and vigour in order to obtain release of funds from the ministry

of commerce and industry GOI New Delhi.

All Nagaland Industrial Entrepreneurs Federation in the meeting also resolved to convene next general meeting in April 2017 in order to review the progress of the matter.

Minister Kipili Sangtam addressing the gathering.

Tuensang being the uphold peace and unity oldest district in Eastern and forget and forgive Nagaland region, Kipili which will bring hindrance urged upon the Chang to the development and community to take the re- growth of the society. sponsibility for maintainDirector music task ing peace and unity. force, Gugs Chishi, asGuest of honour, sistant director LABOUR Koiwang Konyak while Department and other speaking on the demand dignitaries also attended for frontier Nagaland said, the programme. peace and unity are the Earlier, on day one main elements for the suc- Tetseo Sisters performed cess of the statehood de- in the celebration and ethic mands. He also narrated shows marked the celebraon the ongoing talks on tion. While in the closthe municipal council elec- ing programme, deputy tion. commissioner Tuensang, C M Chang, MLA, Alem Jongshi was the also spoke on the theme special guest. Incipit Band “Enveloping peace in one- and other local bands also ness” basing on which he performed on the closing advised the gathering to ceremony of Poang Lum.

DC Dimapur informs

DIMAPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dimapur Kesonyu Yhome has informed all government officials and department to send all government vehicles of their respective offices/ department for checking on January 17, at 11 a.m. to

the state stadium near DC office junction, for the ensuing ULBs election 2017.

The DC has cautioned that failing to comply with the order will invite penalties as given under section 167 of the representation of People Act 1951.

RD officials during the review meeting.

DIMAPUR: A performance review meeting of Rural Development (RD) programmes was held on Friday at RD conference hall with project directors, BDOs, JEs and SOs of all DRDAs and Blocks.

Addressing the meeting, RD secretary, Kelei Zeliang urged upon the BDOs and JEs to be more sincere and dedicated in discharging their duties as the success of the department depends on their performances.

He also urged them to follow the guidelines while implementing schemes and to comply with the instructions of their immediate controlling officers. “If your PDs complaint against you, we will not hesitate to take action against you,” he Zeliang cautioned.

The RD Secretary also thoroughly discussed issues on man day’s generation, job card verification, Aadhar seeding, opening of bank accounts, natural resources management (NHM) and MGNREGA geo tagging reports.

RD director, Metsubo Jamir while lamenting on the problems of communication gap between the PDs and BDOs, also called upon all BDOs to comply with the instructions of their respective PDs. He said that Government Service Rules would be applied strictly in regard to eligibility for promotions of BDO’s and non performing officers will be removed.

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Discipline must be maintained from now and strict disciplinary actions will be issued whenever necessary, he stated. Jamir also cautioned that any officers producing a ministerial note in the case of transfer and posting, the department will put it up to the chief secretary who will forward it to the minister concerned.

In regard to implementation of PMAY (G), he informed that specific training for BDO’s, JE’s and SO’s will be conducted within this month which is to be attended compulsorily by all officers concerned.

He also mentioned that 2017 will be a year of training for RD Department.

He also informed that the minister, RD will be visiting all DRDAs and Blocks in the current year.

RD, joint director K. Neibou Sekhose also reminded the officers to submit RTI Implementation Report by April 3 and RTI 17 manuals by the 1st week of April. Maintaining that Rural Development Department receives the highest number of RTI applications, he also urged them to keep information and replies ready for furnishing on time.

The meeting deliberated on issues and agendas regarding to services rules, trainings, PMAY (G), RTI and MGNREGS. A brief discussion on cashless transaction in rural areas was also initiated by officials from SIRD, TOTs and bank officials.

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Sonowal announces skill devp centres in all blocks

Nagaon, Jan 13 (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said his government will to set up skill development centres in all blocks of Assam to give a boost to youth empowerment to realise Swami Vivekananda’s dream of harnessing youth power for a strong and powerful nation.

Stating this at a function to commemorate the 154th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda here today, Sonowal said the proposed skill development centres will be catalyst for channelising youth power for constructive purposes.

This will be a fitting tribute to a man who projected the cultural and spiritual vibrancy of India at the international fora on a strong pitch.

“Following the ideals of Swamiji in letter and spirit we can reinforce the position of India as a country whose spiritual and cultural ethos are unparallel,” he said.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a mission for everybody to make India a world leader and

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet programmes of Make in India, Skill India, Start up India, Digital India, Sonowal said that all the programmes have been conceived and designed to make the youths of the nation strong.

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Sarbananda Sonowal by following the teachings of Swami Vivekananda we can reach the mission emphatically. Today is National Youth Day, a day dedicated to acknowledge and reinforce the indomitable power of our youths who by following the path shown by Swamiji can make a significant contribution in nation building,” Sonowal said.

To give youth power a chance, the Chief Minister also announced to set up a separate Department for skill development and called upon the youth of the State to work on a mission mode to strengthen harmony and amity to make Assam a stronger State.

ciate the Centre’s oneline objective of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikash’, Sonowal called upon the people of Assam to sink all artificial differences and work together cutting across all castes, creed and ethnicity to make Assam an example of homogenous and equitable development.

Assam to provide loan for setting up organic industries

Assam government will provide loan to young entrepreneurs for setting up of organic industries in the State, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said today.

He was inaugurating the Ayurveda Panchakarma Training Institute set up by Santhigiri Ayurveda and Siddha Hospital in the city. Stating that the state has huge natural resources for promoting the growth of organic industry, the Chief Minister stressed on its balanced use for maintaining ecology. The Chief Minister further stated that Ayurvedic medicine has regained its popularity in recent times and at present there is a need of 90,000 trained Ayurvedic practitioners in the country.

Sonowal lauded the role played by Santhigiri Ashram and Numaligarh Refinery for this venture and said that the Training Institute will give the much needed impetus to produce more Ayurvedic experts.

Underlining the need for skilled manpower in every sector for overall growth of the State, the Chief Minister stated that the Training Institute will immensely help the youth of the weaker section of society.

Sonowal also informed about the government initiatives taken up for empowering the youth adding that already a Skill Development Department is being created solely to serve the purpose of honing the skills of the youth to face the modern day industrial requirements.

Aizawl records coldest day in its history

Shutdown in Tamenglong, Noney against ambush

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Aizawl temperature dipped to a record low of 3.2 degrees celsius.

Shillong, Jan 13 (Agencies): With an aim of finally nabbing the commander–in–chief of ASAK, Reding T Sangma, Mehalaya Police has promised a 2 lakh reward to anyone who can provide information which will lead to his arrest.

“Any person who provides any information which leads to the apprehension of Reding T. Sangma will be rewarded in cash a sum of Rs. 2 lakh by the office of the Superintendent of Police, South Garo Hills”, said the Superintendent of Police, South Garo Hills (SGH) district, Anand Mishra on Thursday.

Even as other militant organizations such as the GNLA remaining dormant of late, ASAK has been unleashing terror especially in SGH district. It may be reminded here that three traders from Dalu were abducted by criminal gangs from Telekhali reserve forest near Dumnikura village,

along the India-Bangladesh border on Tuesday.

The SGH districthas proven to be a difficult area of operations for police as it consists of dense forest, poor road communication and close proximity to Bangladesh which have all added to the advantage of the militants operating there.

In 2014 Meghalaya police had announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of 10 “most wanted” militants mostly based in the Garo hills. These most wanted militants mostly belonged to the GNLA and have since either been killed or have surrendered.

In 2016, the GNLA deputy commander in chief Rupanto Marak and area commanders, Baichung Ch. Momin and Rakban D. Shira, amongst others had surrendered. These men were among those labeled as “most wanted” by the police.

Wangmao Joel As you turn 1 today we pray that God will prolong your life. You are a blessing and the best gift from God. May God Bless you with all the good health and may you lose all your fears and inhibitions but never the innocence in your soul. Happy 1st Birthday to our loving Wangmao Joel.

Loving Mom, Dad & Family

OFFICE OF THE CHEN AREA UNION KOHIMA NAGALAND, KOHIMA

FELICITATION The Chen Area union Kohima would like to extend heartiest congratulation to Shri L.Noklem Konyak, Wangti Village for promotion to the post of Additional Director under Printing & Stationary Department, Nagaland : Kohima.

We wish and pray that almighty God continues to bless him in his future endeavour.

President (CAUK) F. Secy. (CAUK)

Pitovi Aye Secretary Shozukhu Village Council

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DIMAPUR : NAGALAND

The Darogajan Village Council, Dimapur would like to felicitate the following achievers :1. Shri. S. K. Khemprai, S/o. Lt. Rothomoni Khemprai on being promoted to Deputy Director in the Department of Agriculture, Nagaland.

2. Smti. Sulina Jigdong, D/o Lt.Tajen Jigdong for being conferred a Gold Medal (Smt. Radhabai Kapre Medal Award 2016) for securing First Division in Computer Science & Engineering Exam 2016 conducted by Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer (IETE).

May Almighty God continue to bless them in all their future endeavour.

in 2001-2002. The central government had allotted 15 Maruti Gypsy cars for bullet-proofing at Ordnance Factory of Medak.

The state government was also accorded sanction to purchase three bulletproof ambassador cars from the Ordnance Factory, officials stated.

In the years that followed, Tripura achieved a significant cache of sophisticated weaponry and protected vehicles.

Its security arsenal included state-of-art bulletproof jackets, headgears, vehicles, night vision cameras, dragon-lights among other classified devices.

In what could only be described as extra preparation of the state police for possible disruption of peace with separatist demands like Tipraland gaining ground, an order was placed for providing bullet-proof vehicles worth Rs 68 lakh.

A senior of the state police confirmed the information this evening and said the vehicle would be delivered in a day or two.

He claimed that the bullet-proof cars were being ordered as a part of the police modernisation drive.

Manipur Guv calls for serving the poor, needy people Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 13: No service is as great and valuable as service to the poor, needy and less fortunate persons, Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptullah.

She was attending Lions Centennial Celebration Manipur Region held Friday at Lamyanba Shanglen in Imphal’s Palace Compound.

Lauding Lions Club, she said, “indeed the selfless service of Lions Clubs— the internationally renowned organization devoted to philanthropic and humanitarian services—for the poor, needy, and less fortunate groups of people is commendable.”

Hailing Lions Club of Manipur for their various services to the needy including the setting up of Lions Eye Hospital and Services Trust on May 4, 2012, the Governor also exuded confidence that the Lions Club of the state would continue to render yeoman services to the state in times to come.

Dr Najma Heptullah further called upon Lions Club in the state to work for the preservation of Loktak Lake, the source of livelihood and rich heritage.

CORE decries alleged third degree torture on UNC prez Correspondent

IMPHAL, Jan 13: Centre for Organization Research and Education (CORE) Manipur Friday noted seriously the alleged third degree torture meted out to the president of United Naga Council (UNC) who currently in police custody.

The agitating UNC has alleged that electric shock and other third degree methods were used to torture its president Gaidon Kamei at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) on November 28 last year.

Expressing serious concern over the torture and cruel and inhumane degrading treatment to its

president Gaidon Kamei (52), CORE, in a statement issued to the local media, said that it was violation of UN Convention against Torture, 1997 which India is a signatory.

Gaidon Kamei, who was arrested by the state police along with his publicity secretary, is currently in police custody since his arrest on November 25, 2016.

Kamei’s allegations that he has been subjected to third degree torture, which included electric shock treatment, deprivation of proper meals and snacks inside the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) located within the Kanga Fort, was shocking as In-

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, LONGLENG : NAGALAND NO. LLG/JUD/SUC/2009-10/ 757 Dated, LLG the 12th Jan. 2017

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALAND OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER WOKHA : NAGALAND

NOTICE

No. Judl-47/2015-16/ / Whereas, Smti T. Yanpolumi Lotha daughter of Late Shri. Thungchamo Lotha, a resident of Wokha Town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to enable her to draw all dues and benefits/family pension from the Government pertaining to PPO No. F/NA/546/2003 and AC No. 11766538117 in favour of her deceased father Late Shri Thungchamo Lotha, who expired on 09/02/2001.

Now, therefore, public and relatives are hereby asked to file claims/objection 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.

Hotolu Swu Addl. Deputy Commissioner Wokha, Nagaland DP-481

ASSEMBLY OF GOD MUNGYA EKHUMKHO GOLDEN JUBILEE MUNGYANCHI EKHUM

DAROGAJAN VILLAGE COUNCIL

Chairman Darogajan Village Council Dimapur : Nagaland

Agartala, Jan 13 (Agencies): A year after achieving a tag of peaceful and insurgency free state, Left ruled Tripura Police is in the process of procuring bullet-proof vehicles for VIP security.

According to report, police already has a considerable number of bulletproof vehicles for VIPs and VVIPs. Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and Governor Tathagata Roy are also provided with Z-plus security cover that comes with a bullet-proof vehicle.

“Tripura police is now having bullet-proof cars but these are quite old.

Now security point of view updated version of bulletproof cars are necessary for VIPs though insurgency reduced to zero,” said a home department official.

Mr Sarkar, who is now in his fourth consecutive term as chief minister, has been using the bullet-proof vehicle for several years now.

Tripura received a good consignment of bullet-proof vehicles in 2001, when armed insurgency was at its peak.

The Tripura Police had projected requirement for bullet-proof vehicles

Dated Wokha the 11th Jan. 2017

The Shozukhu Village Council extends its heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hemavi Ayemi for winning Gold Medal at the 5th Federation cup Muay Thai Championship – 2017 at Tepesia Sports Complex Sonapur, Assam.

The Council further wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Secretary Darogajan Village Council Dimapur : Nagaland

New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI): A Delhi court on Thursday sent chief of Manipur’s proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party, Khoirom Ranjit to sevenday custody of Delhi Police after it said that his custodial interrogation was required as the group was allegedly planning to carry out terror attack here and also for apprehending his other associates.

The KCP chief was arrested on Thursday from east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar area.

Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh also sent Inugbam Sanatombi Devi, arrested along with Ranjit, to two-day police custody while allowing the agency’s plea, which claimed that the accused had shifted the terror outfit’s base to Delhi and were planning to carry out terror strike.

The Special Cell of Delhi police told the court that one laptop, eight mobile phones, four pen drives and 49 sim cards were recovered from their possession. While producing both the accused before the court, the probe agency moved separate applications seeking ten days police custody for Ranjit and two days police remand for Devi.

Tripura to procure bullet proof cars for VIPs

OBJECTION NOTICE

FELICITATION

Hukhato S. Ayemi Chairman Shozukhu Village Council

Court sends KPC chief to 7-day police custody

Whereas, Shri/Smti/Kumari SANGLA PHOM of HUKPHANG village/ town has applied for issue of Succession Certificate to operate /draw/ transfer/withdraw the debts & securities in respect of late shri/smt/kumari P. LONGNYEI who expired on 22nd November 2016.

Now therefore, public are hereby asked to file claims/ objections, if any within one month from the date of issue of this notice.

(Y.DENNGAN AVENNOHO PHOM) NCS K-0095 Deputy commissioner, Longleng; Nagaland K-0089

Cash reward for info on ASAK chief announced

lowest maximum temperature ever recorded was on January 21, 2016 at 19.9 degree Celsius,” Lalrammuana said.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has predicted that the mercury is likely to go down further in the next 48 hours.

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degrees Celsius yesterday, Scientific Officer K Lalrammuana said, adding that 3.2 degrees Celsius was the lowest ever temperature recorded in Aizawl.

“Yesterday’s reading broke the record of minimum temperature of 3.7 degree Celsius recorded on January 24, 2016 while the

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Aizawl, Jan 13 (PTI): The mercury in Aizawl dipped to a record low of 3.2 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest day in the state ever since the MeT office was setup in the region.

The maximum temperature was recorded at 23.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 3.2

IMPHAL, Jan 13: Market places in Manipur’s Tamenglong and Noney districts Friday observed total shutdown in protest against Thursday’s ambush on a convoy of trucks heading for Imphal on NH-37 from Jiribam. A man identified as Dikhonang of Chengdai village in Tamenglong district was killed while three others injured in the ambush.

Nipen Kalita (24) of Assam’s Khatkati along with two others civilians Jacky Kamei (30) and Thuanilung Kamei (31) of Taobam village, both from Tamenglong district were injured in the ambush.

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dia is a signatory to the UN Convention against Torture since 1997, it asserted.

CORE demanded the state government to ensure that all detainees and prisoners are treated with the dignity and respect under the law. It further demanded that Gaidon Kamei be given immediate access to competent and impartial professional medical attention.

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and Manipur government should immediately withdraw the so-called Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) located within the Kangla Fort complex in the middle of Imphal City, the capital of Manipur, the statement added.

The CORE also questioned the rationale behind utilization of archeological and cultural heritage site under the jurisdiction of the department of art and culture as a torture center.

NOTICE INVITING OTHER CLAIMENTS TO REPRESENTATION TO COME FORWARD (SECTION 375 OF THE INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 1925) In the Court of Smti. Elizabeth Ngully Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Nagaland Whereas application under Succession Act 1925 for grant of Succession Certificate for the estate of Late S. Imlikokba Ao Deceased, has been filed by Smti. A. Tainla Imong, relation wife, R/o.

H/No. 404 Signal Angami Village to draw her Family Pension, Bank Acct etc, who expired on 28.12.16.

Notice is hereby given that any person having interest in the administration of the estate of the said deceased, may if he/she so desire my appear in this Court within 30 days, on the said day of 13.2.17.

Given under the hand and seal of the Court this 11 day of 1/17.

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Dimapur : Nagaland.

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DECLARATION

Dated : 12.01.2017

I, Shri. N. Niza Angami, S/o Late Vipon, Resident of 7th Mile, Model Mile, Dimapur, Nagaland do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows : 1. That, I am a bonafide citizen of India and a resident of the above mentioned address.

2. That, this is to inform all that a plot of land measuring an area of (50x50) 2500 Sq. Ft. situated at 7th Mile, Model Village, Dimapur bearing Patta No. 14, Dag No.6, Mouza No. 3 should be consulted with Shri. N. Niza Angami before any transaction with all rights, titles, interests, claims and demand whatsoever of the land made with Shri.

Pangtiang Konyak, shall be hereby declared null and void and shall not be entertained, since the plot of land is under the occupation of me and I am the real owner of the said plot of land with valid document.

3. That, the statements made above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and nothing has been concealed therein.

And I signed this affidavit on this the 12th day of January 2017.

DEPONENT (Shri. Niza Angami) Solemnly affirm and declare before me by the deponent on this the 12th day of Jan. 2017. at Dimapur.

Advocate & Notary Public, Nagaland DP-499

FELICITATION

Tsungon: 15/01/2017 Yuta 10:00 am Khothepvui : L K Lotha Pastor AG Church Mungya Nsanpvui : Rev. T. Ngullie Pastor AG Church Niroyo

Ntsitayi : Mungya kyon hapaoe osi mungaya pvui yanpoe yanpia eyi wopan topvu na randanta vantasi oro lhinsung shilo thetale to janjuala msitala.

Sanphisanru tsukona jo ekhumkh na Wokha to oyan ji Bus engochoe vayiv. Yuta : 7: 30 am (Police Point) Mungya Kyon program shilo okhen denhunga evan ha yuta piv, ji tsukona methaki oro opvui pfutssonitale to ntsitala DP-489

Sd/Pastor, L K Lotha

The Sovima Village Youth Organization extend our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Ketholelie Sogotso, S/o Neikuolie Sogotso for achieving Gold Medal at the 6th India Association of Kickboxing Organization (IAKO) Indian Open held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from January 5th – 8th 2017.

SVYO wishes him success in his future endeavours.

Keneingusalie Zumvü General Secretary Sovima Village Youth Organization

Neiketou Rupreo President Sovima Village Youth Organization

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Will do surgical strikes again if needed: Rawat NEW DELHI, Jan 13 ( Ag e n c i e s ) : A r my Chief General Bipin Rawat Friday again asserted that the surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistan can be repeated if the “situation warrants”.

“Surgical strikes were a demonstration of what we can do if situation warrants. Will do it again if needed,” said Rawat at a press conference in Delhi.

Addressing his first press conference after taking over as Army Chief, Gen Rawat said, “In the recent time the ceasefire violations have come down but if not then, we may resort for such surgical strikes again.”

“Infiltration attempts are being regularly made, the day before yesterday two terrorists were killed along the Line of Control in Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir),” Rawat said.

However, “with synergised efforts of secu-

Gen Bipin Rawat rity forces, we have been able to bring the situation under control in Jammu and Kashmir,” Gen Rawat added.

Explaining the possibility of more surgical strikes, the army chief said that at the first place we should understand why were the strikes conducted in September last year.

“The motive behind surgical strike needs to be understood...if we don’t get the correct message from the other side, if we see that infiltration is being encouraged then it (surgical strike)

must be conducted again,” he stressed.

Commenting on the broader issue of security challenges faced by the country, Gen Rawat said, “While we have challenges along our borders, we have to be concerned about proxy war, terror that are affecting the secular fabric of our nation.”

Gen Rawat also confirmed that Pakistan military authorities have committed to the release Indian soldier Chandu Chavan, who inadvertently strayed across the border on September 30 last year.

“Pak has given assurance that he is with them.

There are procedures in soldier repatriations and it will be followed,” he said.

The army chief also said that soldiers must raise their complaints internally, referring to recent videos of a BSF jawan complaining about poor food and near starvation.

Centre moves SC for lifting ban diesel vehicles New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI): The Centre Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking lifting of the ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi and NCR, saying it was affecting the economically weaker section of people.

A bench of justices M B Lokur and P C Pant asked Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi about the status of a similar petition challenging the ban imposed by the NGT. The Attorney General said, “that petition has been dismissed by the apex court.” To this, the bench sought to know about the records regarding that petition and asked the AG on what ground it was dismissed.

The apex court said that government should not take a casual approach when it is talking about economy and other things. Rohatgi sought time from the bench to file the relevant record regarding the dismissed petitions and said that due to the ban, poorer section of the people is being affected.

Row over Modi’s pic on khadi calendar, diary

New Delhi, Jan 13 (Agencies): A controversy erupted today over Narendra Modi’s photo appearing on the diary and the calendar of Khadi and Village Industries Corporation (KVIC), with Congress and some others targeting the Prime Minister, whose office

termed the row as “unnecessary”. A section of KVIC has protested the exclusion of Mahatma Gandhi’s photo from the diary and the calendar even though they have no objection to Modi’s picture appearing in these.

“The Mangalayaan ef-

PMO sources said in the past also, there was no picture of Mahatma Gandhi on such KVIC material.

“In the calendars and diaries of 1996, 2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, there was no picture of Gandhi. So there is no question of Modi replacing Gandhiji’s picture,” the sources said. “Those stoking the controversy over the issue should realize that during Congress rule of 50 years, the sale of khadi remained restricted to 2 per cent to 7 per cent but in last two years, the sale has seen an unprecedented jump of 34 per cent. This is because of PM’s efforts to popularise khadi,” they added.

The PMO said “Modi is an icon of the youth and the growing popularity of khadi in the world is testimony to this.”

The PMO said the KVIC diary and calendar has photographs of Modi distributing charkha among poor women, they said.

CM extends Sukrunye greetings

D I M A P U R , JA N 1 3 (NPN): On the festive occasion of Sukrunye, the state chief minister, TR Zeliang, has extended greetings to the Chakhesang community and expressed hope that the occasion would not only be a time for merriment but a time

to recreate the flavour and purpose of the festival.

In his message, Zeliang said, “As the colorful festival marks the beginning of sowing season ahead, the Chakhesang community gears up and celebrate the most important festival with traditional fervor and

gaiety as it symbolizes the sanctification of youth and a ceremony to ensure prosperous future for the community”.

Further, the chief minister wished the Chakhesang community a joyous and peaceful celebration.

Bomb hurled at BJP candidate’s house

(From p-1)

Further, the BJP candidates have appealed to the police to immediately book the culprits involved in the incident and unearth the masterminds involve in the blast.

BJP Dimapur district: BJP Dimapur district through its media cell has also condemned the incident and urged the law enforcing agency to book the culprits at the earliest.

NPF candidate: NPF candidate from ward no 22, Pukhavi Yepthomi also condemned the “cowardly” act and urged the investigating agency to seriously investigate the matter and book the culprit(s) at the earliest.

VCC: Veterinary Colony Council (VCC), Dimapur has condemned the alleged bomb blast that occurred at the residence of BJP candidate, Hokuto Zhimomi, on January 12 at around 9.25 p.m. In a press release, Veterinary Colony

State BJP directive to members DIMAPUR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Nagaland has directed every party member to support and vote for the party’s candidates in the ensuing Municipal and Town Council Elections, Nagaland 2017.

In a press release, BJP state general secretary (media) and spokesperson, Jaangsillung Gonmei, said that the order issued

by BJP state president, Visasolie Lhoungu, also directed members not to engage in any acts or intentions that could hinder the party candidates’ success.

B h a r a t i ya Ja n a t a Party state president has warned that failure to comply with the order would amount to “Breach of Discipline” and attract disciplinary actions.

It stated that order comes into immediate effect.

Council chairman D. Yongnyak Konyak and general secretary S. Tokiho Swu appealed to the district administration to look into the matter at the earliest and take necessary action by bringing the culprit to book so such incidents did not occur in the future.

The signatories stated that the citizens of the Veterinary colony have resolved to take “drastic action” against anyone who directly or indirectly attempts to sabotage the peaceful atmosphere of the colony.

Further, they said that the citizens have also resolved to conduct “clear and fair election” by implementing “one person, one vote” and cautioned that any proxy voters would be dealt with strictly.

Meanwhile, the Veterinary Colony Council and the colony citizens have urged the district administration to provide security in order to maintain harmony in the colony.

NPCC objects to construction of border fencing (From p-1) In the same way, Nagas in India and Nagas in Myanmar or elsewhere have the same land ownership systems, NPCC said.

H o w e v e r, N P C C claimed that the boundaries were demarcated at the whims of some bureaucrats.

In this regard, NPCC said that the construction of Indo-Myanmar border fencing would deny access to one’s own traditional land holdings and create a barrier for socio-economic activity.

Not only this, the division created would have a serious impact among the communities inhabiting the region in various forms.

Further, asserting that no nation has the right to take away the lands traditionally held by Nagas, the NPCC urged both the countries to honour the boundary pillars for administrative purposes, so that harmonious coexistence would be maintained.

EC reserves order on SP ‘cycle’ symbol

New Delhi, Jan 13 (Agencies): The Election Commission of India on Friday reserved its order in Samajwadi Party’s ‘cycle’ symbol case.

The Election Commission will announce its decision on which faction, Mulayam Singh Yadav or Akhilesh Yadav, gets the ‘cycle’ symbol of Samajwadi Party later on.

Reportedly, the hearing on the matter lasted for over four hours on Friday.

The Election Commission heard the argument of Mulayam and Akhilesh faction and reserved its order on the matter. Senior lawyer and Congress leader Kapil Sibal appeared for Akhilesh Yadav before the Election Commission.

The Election Commission is expected to take final call on ‘cycle’ symbol before January 17 when the nomination process for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will begin.

After the PariWar ignited with time, it became

prominent that the candidates from both, Mulayam and Akhilesh camps cannot fight the election on ‘cycle’ symbol at the same time, therefore, both the factions had knocked the doors of the Election Commission.

According to sources, Mulayam Singh Yadav had told Akhilesh Yadav to step down from the post saying that he would remain to be the party’s face for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. But, Akhilesh refused the offer saying that he would pass on the baton once the elections are over.

Earlier, representing

Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav had presented six boxes of signed documents that as per him proves that the majority lies with Akhilesh Yadav and so, should be recognised as the true leader.

Therefore, the party symbol should be given to him. Attacking Ram Gopal Yadav of misguiding his son, Mulayam Singh Yadav said, “I am standing here today and saying that I don’t want the party to split.

You know it’s not me trying to split the party.

Who is that person meeting politicians of other parties?

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PM Narendra Modi seen on the 2017 Khadi Udyog calendar and diary instead of Mahatma Gandhi.

fect,” Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi tweeted, implying that Modi was trying to take credit for promotion of KVIC like he had allegedly done after India’s spacecraft Mangalayaan landed on the Mars.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, “Khadi & Gandhiji are symbols of our history, self-reliance & struggle.

Removing Gandhiji’s photo is a sacrilegious sin.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “The great symbol of ‘charka’ (wheel) and Mahatma Gandhi now gets replaced by Modi babu.

In the calendar and diary of Khadi (KVIC) 2017, Modi replaced Mahatma Gandhiji. Gandhiji is the Father of the Nation. Modiji what???”

The Prime Minister ‘s Office (PMO) said the controversy was “unnecessary” as “there is no rule in KVIC that it’s diary and calendar should have only Gandhiji’s photo.”

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Nagaland Post Vol. XXVII NO. 38 Dimapur, Saturday, January 14, 2017

Neglecting governance

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here is an urgent need for the state to come out of the shadow of high degree of abuse of power and manipulation at the high echelons of the government which has only bred and sustained corruption and lawlessness that ultimately affected good governance. Bureaucrats and the elected holding high posts in the government need to realise that they are probably leading themselves and the state into eventual doom by perpetrating the ‘khushi –khushi’ syndrome. The state needs to be set on the rails of progress through implementable and viable economic activities in the fields of trade or commerce and also tapping of the human potential for economic activities. So much emphasis has been made on ‘skill development’ for the educated youth and especially, rural youth as if it is the only solution and panacea for economic development of the state. Skill development is only a process to impart practical training but mostly on impracticable activities. The purpose of impartation will be meaningless unless the vision for economic development is multi- faceted; for it concerns not only about business activities but the people who have the traits needed to take up commercial business activities. In this regard, agro-economy is the common heritage so entrepreneurship in the rural areas should be given its due importance. A success story is the passion fruit business in Peren district and of late other horticulture products in various districts such as kiwi, strawberries, apples, oranges etc. A lot of emphasis has to be given towards creating necessary condition for the uplift of the rural areas. This is viewed from the point of potential in agricultural activities, though small, which the growing number of youth could take up otherwise, the problem of unemployment could worsen. The imbalances in development has to be corrected if the economic cycle is to be enlarged by creating more avenues through emphasis on viable plans and projects. Spurring economic activities cannot be done without certain necessities such as power, road, market and market loans. The lack of any can cause hurdles against progress as in the case with Tuli paper mill which languishes in uncertainty despite a huge amount injected for its revival by the government of India. Nagaland still does not have the foothill road to create the artery for movement of people and materials within and to the state’s railhead in Dimapur. Rail connectivity between Dimpur and Tuli and Tizit is a priority under the railways but hardly much has been done.

Rail connectivity between Dimapur and Tuli is not only good for the people of the two districts but also for the entire state and its economy. Even the Dimapur railway station itself is plagued by some kind of conspiracy at some regional levels that are aimed at suppressing its growth. A proper growth has to be supported and this again brings to focus the imperative need to promote the development of Tuli as another trade and commerce centre of Nagaland. There has also been very little response from outside investors and so the prospect of spurring economic development has not take off.

Political interests should not override economic interests while planning and implementing viable economic projects. Bureaucrats and politicians should provide good governance if they want the state to move forward.

DailyDevotion Have You Ever Been Alone with God? (2) When He was alone…the twelve asked Him about the parable. —Mark 4:10 His Solitude with Us.When God gets us alone through suffering, heartbreak, temptation, disappointment, sickness, or by thwarted desires, a broken friendship, or a new friendship— when He gets us absolutely alone, and we are totally speechless, unable to ask even one question, then He begins to teach us. Notice Jesus Christ’s training of the Twelve. It was the disciples, not the crowd outside, who were confused. His disciples constantly asked Him questions, and He constantly explained things to them, but they didn’t understand until after they received the Holy Spirit (see John 14:26).

As you journey with God, the only thing He intends to be clear is the way He deals with your soul. The sorrows and difficulties in the lives of others will be absolutely confusing to you. We think we understand another person’s struggle until God reveals the same shortcomings in our lives. There are vast areas of stubbornness and ignorance the Holy Spirit has to reveal in each of us, but it can only be done when Jesus gets us alone. Are we alone with Him now? Or are we more concerned with our own ideas, friendships, and cares for our bodies? Jesus cannot teach us anything until we quiet all our intellectual questions and get alone with Him.

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You must do the things you think you cannot do. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Nagaland Post, Dimapur Saturday, January 14, 2017

Post-mortem

Women status vis-a-vis 33% reservation for women in ULBs O T o introduce myself, I belong to a political party in Nagaland, also I belong to the literary world, though in a small way, in equal measure. Therefore, I want to share my sincere personal views on the status of women in the Naga society, then and now and also the preservation of Naga culture such as customary laws and practices in our society today. While sharing views, I also want to make it clear that one cannot do justice when sense of superconsciousness is present.

Technology has advanced so much and so fast that today, we say ‘we are living in a global village.’ Let us also remember that we are now living in the 21st century.

In the Naga society, the status of women was held in very high esteem. Though there was no written laws the women elders themselves in the villages controlled and directed the decency of women behavior at home and in the society. In the same manner, husbands treated their wives as their equals and there were instances that many leaders took advice from their wives while contributing their views to the decision making in the villages. The set of behaviors of decency among women and their role at home and in the society were guarded within a certain perimeter by the recognized elders among them. And to a great extent, they considered it taboo to violate those behaviors.

But life style in the modern world has been changing so fast and so drastic that today our women are free in many ways. Take for example, in the past it was considered taboo for a women to touch weapons. Today, we have Mahila Bn. with 100% women in Nagaland Police wearing war uniform and holding guns. To argue in strict term, this is very much against our way of life but there is no complaint so far. Women never took part in high Jump, long jump, wrestling etc. in the past (rather women were not allowed to

come near the arena while wrestling was going on). But today, Naga girls are taking part in wrestling and all other athletic items participating in all major meets without hindrance. In the seventies, late Mrs. Rano was elected to the Lok Sabha and the Nagas were proud of her performances.

Mrs. Banuo Jamir was once Chief Secretary of Nagaland and we are proud of it. Women traffic police can jail you or fine you when you break the traffic rules. In VDB, the Nagaland Government had given women quota to represent women in VDB in 1998 and also a certain percentage of fund was earmarked separately for their empowerment.

This quota system in VDB continues for the last 19 years without any hindrance. Today, women control many departments in the Government as Commissioner/Secretary, Secretary, DC, ADC etc. but it is a normal thing. Taking all these into consideration, 33% reservation for women in Urban Local Bodies is a normal thing which should not be taken to the extent of what it is today.

Naga people also should know why all our Hohos have taken up a stand to boycott the Municipal & Town Elections.

The Naga Mothers’ Association in their representation submitted to the Chief Minister of Nagaland on 19th March, 2012 in which paragraph 3 of the representation says, “….Reservation for women in local and urban decision making bodies of the Panchayati Raj and Municipalities has been guaranteed through the 73rd and 74th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, which supersedes Article 371 (A)” This very sentence had ignited fear in the mind of the Naga people as a whole.

Government of Nagaland had offered 33% quota to women in ULBs through nominee with voting right; but MNA had turned down and gone to court.

Government of Nagaland did its best to denounce this

statement by giving clarification saying that 33% reservation for women should not infringe Art. 371 (A)because 33% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj (VDB in our case) as mandated in Art. 243D of Part IX of the Constitution of India is inapplicable to Nagaland in view of the exception granted in Art. 243M which says that Part IX of the Constitution of India will not apply to Nagaland. Also Art. 371(A) starts with obstante phraseology, “Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution” which means that all other provisions of the Constitution including 74th Amendment Act, stand superseded. Therefore, Article 371(A) is supreme law that empowers Nagaland to be the supreme Legislative Body in the State with capacity to supersede all Parliamentary laws including the Constitutional Acts.

Even the then Law Minister, Asoke Sen said when Article 371(A) was being enacted and declared in Lok Sabha on 28th August, 1962 that Nagaland Legislative Assembly has the unique legislative powers of superseding the Central Laws.

In spite of all these, the same fear in the mind of the people continues, because the case is lying pending in the Supreme Court. The case was filed in the name of NMA but the lawyers as well as all the judges are from the mainland and they will only stick to the legal point and, in that case, no one could give guarantee that this case will not infringe Art. 371 (A) because their lawyers and the Supreme Court judges may not be aware of the political history of the Nagas which led to the signing of the 16Point Memorandum in 1960.

The rest of the world who do not know the background of the political history of the Naga political problem (which continues even now) will never understand and support a State within a country to have special provision as enshrined in Art. 371(A).

A young woman’s view on politics

The best course to solve the problem is, therefore, MNA should withdrawn the case in the Supreme Court on their own to remove the doubt in the mind of the people so that people will not object to their representation in the Urban Local Bodies. Because Government of Nagaland has already conducted ULB elections as per the provisions of the Act. Out of 32 town, elections were held in 26 towns which means 33% reservation is already implemented.

Once it is implemented there is no point for the court to take up again. NMA should understand that Government is taking this much risk to implement 33% reservation quota for women. It is high time that good sense should prevail. NMA should also know that even if they win in the Supreme Court, that cannot change the mind of the Naga people; situation will remain the same. So, this may be taken as an opportunity to show the magnanimity and show some decency to normalize the situation by withdrawing the case on their own. I am sure, they will not regret for that decision. Their action will be appreciated by one and all.

We all know very well that without having Urban Local Bodies, we cannot develop out towns. Migration from rural to urban areas is very heavy. Educated people never stay back in the villages. ULB, as elsewhere in the country are the bodies which develop the towns. On the other hand, our Hohos also should think that they will not take the responsibility to develop our towns. Grant-in-aid for ULB from the Centre is not coming forth for the last 5, 6 years.

Who will be held responsible if development of our towns remain stagnant.

Confrontation never solves the problems. Giving concession is a virtue. Let us be wise.

Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu, President NPF Central, Kohima

s Guinness elsewhere remarked that the early protestant reformers viewed all the vocation as service to God and the Catholics viewed those who served as priest as special call o serve God. He then proceeds to say, however it is reversed now.

How true. We often encounter the view that serving God as missionaries or pastor is extra special among the protestants.

However that is not the case as Abraham Kupyer very beautifully said , “there is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’”

What is remarkable is Kupyer was the prime minister of the Netherlands at the turn of the 20th century.

For those of us claiming to be Christian, how then should our Christian worldview inform us when it comes to how we look at politics? Should we simple look at politics as too worldly and dirty with the view “Do evangelism, not politics”? If God is indeed the Lord of all, every square inch of human enterprise comes under the Lordship of Christ. I may as well add politics too. The total Gospel consist not just “saving souls” but transformation of society. Politics is one of the means in the effort of transformation of society. If so, why not the talented and the learned involvement in politics and influence our government. Why politics should be left to ‘political families’ or those who can flex muscles? Why not march towards a better society through wise policies and capable leadership? In other words, why not the good people, the learned and the capable involve in politics?

Closer to home, we are right now engaging on the issue of 33% reservation for women. I believe that women were made in the “Image of God” just as men are. This implies that women should be treated with dignity and whatever rights are available for men should also be available for women. I therefore humbly submit that women should also be given a chance to sit in the table of decision making. This however should be base on the individual’s merit. Some of the prominent successful women politicians credit not the reservation but merit. Margaret Thatcher political career was shaped not through reservation but her amazing combination of her wit, will power and courage. Historian Paul Johnson remarked that Prime ministers like Bandaranaike and Golda Meir “advanced themselves by brains, persistence, guts.” I therefore firmly believe women should be given the freedom to serve and transform the society through political platform, based on her merit.

If Christians are interested in total gospel, we ought to include transformation of society as well. Politics is a means of achieving that goal. If that is our goal, women should also be allowed to participate in that enterprise.

Imlibenla Wati

Nagaland’s reservation politics and the colonial hangover

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omen’s reservation debate should be an issue of concern for Indian society which is known for its long history of crimes against women. Indian women have been subject to all form of discrimination from their male counterpart, which is inherently being part of the Indian socio-cultural system. The evils practice of Sati, Jauhar and Devadasis, which was a part of Indian traditional and conventional practice from which woman in India suffered in history.

Even today Indian women suffers from dowry and its related death, witchcraft related murders, female infanticide and female foeticide, sexual related crimes, domestic violence, forced child marriage and human trafficking. UNDP’s Gender Inequality Index 2015 ranked India at 130th out of 188. Thomas Reuters Foundation Survey 2013 shows India as the fourth most dangerous place for women to live in.

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of India reported in 2015 that a crime against a woman is committed every two minutes (this same had ranked Nagaland as the safest state in India for women). Minorities, including Dalit, tribals, Muslim and Christian too continue to suffer at the hand of the majority group in India.

This is the socio-cultural and political reality of India’s past and present, and

“reservation” if not some protective mechanism can be an option to solve gender inequality and social disparities.

Given this context of how the question of women’s reservation emerges in India, which is in fact already a lapsed bill in India rejected by most of the mainstream Indian political parties, it is unfortunate to note that this very issue becomes a bone of contention between Naga public and Nagaland government.

The present confrontation between the two parties once again demonstrated the stupid and senseless act of this unpopular government who never considered and respect the wish and sentiment of the people.

This ill-fated decision of the state government to go ahead with Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election with 33% reservation for women reflects the inability of the chief minister and his government to understand under what political circumstances did women’s reservation issues arises in India and whether this reservation will be requires in our Naga society.

The poor reading of the political situation of India by Nagaland government equates the social conditions of Naga women to their Indian counterpart.

What has emerges from all these confusion and mismanagement created by state government is that all of a sudden a political

situation is created in Nagaland where Nagas was forced to think that Naga woman needs“reservation” which would only place our womenfolk in an unequal position in our society, who otherwise enjoy an equal status and opportunity which none of their counterpart couldenjoy in India, even though Naga women’s participation in political activities is very less.

What Nagas need to know is that this contentious law is an imported piece which has no relevance in our state. Naga women taking greater responsibility in our society is never an infringement of Article 371 (A). Naga women playing a bigger role in decision making cannot be considered as undermining our Naga traditional and customary practices.

Naga women getting elected in a political institution and having more political representation, unlike in the past, would never harm or damage our traditional social structure.

But the enforcement of 33% reservation for women in the ULB or state assembly will badly affect and spoil our great social order. The reason being this “women’s reservation” issue had been originated in India to counter its own problem. This issue is a part of sociopolitical progress that India confronts in its history and it is a politically moulded phenomenon where politician and political parties

in India wants to use it for vote bank politics. And it is not wise on our part to adopt India’s solution model to solve our social problem.

We need to understand that although gender disparities exist in our society, this disparities has our own origin. It has something to do with our own traditional social system where Naga women indeed has less participation and played less role in decision making. And if Naga wants to reform this system and enhance women’s role in our society, we need to create our own model through which our women can be empowered and place them at par with their male counterpart. But simply copying Indian way of women empowerment, which is solely intended for vote bank politics, will not help solve our social problem.Any system that is blindly accepted without improving on our own will affect our social fabric.

An attempt to “emanc i p a t e N a g a wo m e n ” through a borrowed concept will be counterproductive. It would only serve as a vote bank for our opportunistic and selfish Naga politicians who are always ready to copy any Indian system or facilitate the onslaught of an alien culture in our society as long as it serve their narrow political interest. This is a classic case where the end result is being distorted

by the authority by manipulating the means. The “means” which the state government is trying to enforce is therefore never intended towards achieving what they claimed to an “end result” The women’s reservation politics in Nagaland is a litmus test for our modern Naga society which is traditionally an equal, just and

tolerant society. Failing to handle this test of our times by our leaders wisely and hastily enforced a system which is percolated down from the colonial captor would risk making our Naga society which is equal unequal.

Nsungbemo Ezung, Research Scholar, NEHU, Shillong, (ezung_n@yahoo.com)

Reader’s Post

Sir,

33% reservation

There is so much fuss in media/ social media regarding implementation of 33% reservation for women in Nagaland so here is my thought. Let us first implement 33% reservation in the upcoming 2018 State Assembly.

I am sure the Government of the day who supports Women reservation will pass it in the Assembly and it won’t infringe the Article 371A since it will be passed by the state assembly.

The opposition less Government of the day is strongly united in making sure our Naga women gets a place in the ULB ( Urban local bodies). So by implementing it for the upcoming state assembly election they will set an example that they are visionary men who cares for our Naga women and wants them to share equal responsibility together in our state highest decision making body. I am sure the various tribal organisations who are against the implementation of 33% in ULB will support them since our elected representative will be leading an example that they care for women reservation by sacrificing their seats. I am sure NMA and JACWR (Joint Action Committee on Women Reservation) will fight for reservation in NLA (Nagaland Legislative Assembly) if the various tribal organisations stand united to have it implemented in the upcoming 2018 elections. Looking forward to example set by the current elected MLAs to show us the way that they truly care for our women.

Vikeduo Linyü, Kuda Village

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.

Nagaland Post, Dimapur saturday, JANUARY 14, 2017

Neiphiu Rio addresses LSU 50th general conference at Chukitong

Neiphiu Rio addressing the gathering. (DIPR)

Dimapur: Lothas are considered as achievers in many fields, said MP Lok Sabha, Neiphiu Rio who unveiled the Lotha Ekhae Ekhung 50th General Conference Monolith Stone.

The stone was donated

by Abeni TCK’s family in memory of late TCK Lotha IAS, former LSU President, former Chief Secretary of Nagaland and a Minister, at Chukitong on January 12, satted a DIPR report.

Reflecting on the theme “Be an agent of change”, Rio said that positive change will not come as miracle but every concerned individual needs to work towards it as stakeholders in the society.

He observed that the modern Naga society is an educated society but in regard to the process of civilisation and evolution although we have achieved many goals

within a short period of time, we are still a young society to call ourselves civilised. He also observed that among the Nagas, the Lotha community has exceedingly achieved on many competitive platforms and have done well on social, education and economy ratings as well.

Education, as the most powerful weapon can make a person an asset of the society and a positive agent of change but taking it for granted and misusing of knowledge can make him a liability for the society, he said. Educating a child through synchronised participation of child, parent and teacher is important as he learns to prepare to face the challenges of life ahead he also added. Making a narrative of Naga history, he said that the government of

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India and the world is now recognising us, the Nagas, as a People. Our political issue is no more known as law and order issue, but a political issue, and we are now recognised as a people with a unique history. Therefore, the present cease fire and the dialogue is going on, he added, and said that it now depends on the Nagas whether we want to come together and unite and accept what is available or to reject and continue to fight.

President LSU, Amos Odyuo during his presidential address stated that he and his team had put in a great amount of time for the Union’s welfare during which they faced countless hardship and constraining pressures but saw God’s divine intervention and courage to lead on the student community thus far.

Issues were many and so were the difficulties and challenges he said, and appealed to the Lotha intellectuals and leaders to learn to appreciate, encourage and support the selfless social leaders who work relentlessly for the uplift and progress of the people in a changed scenario for a better future.

Many things need to change to keep up with the changing times, but there are things which needs our

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careful preservation, and those are our vibrant tradtition, culture, costumes and the bravery and honesty of our forefathers, said Dr. Abemo Odyuo, Controller of Examination, NU who spoke on the theme, “Be an agent of change.”

Subenthung Kithan, President NSF, in his greetings speech advised the student community to use social media carefully and wisely as irrational and destructive means of its usage will in the long run destroy the peaceful fabric of the society and even between people. In his keynote address N. Ejanthung Ngullie, Convener, Steering Committee, expressed gratitude to the pioneers of the community who shouldered responsibilities and envisioned enlightened society for the Lothas and worked hard to pass on to the younger generation a legacy they own with pride.

The programme was chaired by N. Janbemo Humtsoe, Member Steering Committee. Earlier in the day Rev. Nyanchumo Ezung, Executive Secretary LBES pronounced the dedicatory prayer of the monolith stone, while Rev. Fr. Matthew Rhanben invoked God’s presence in the inaugural session of the conference.

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D imapur : K a t i m i (Sumi) Kuposhukulu general session was held on January 12 at Horeb Guest House, Purana Bazar, East Dimapur.

At the session new team of office bearers for the tenure of 2017-19 were elected headed by Shiwoto Katy as chairman, Mulato Katy as secretary Participants of one day capacity building programme in Zunheboto. along with 10 others as DIMAPUR: One-day ca- technical sessions from the Earlier, the programme members. pacity building programme directorate were K. Khek- was chaired by Er. Yekatoli under Integrated Catch- iho Shohe, SCO (Forest), Awomi, invocation prayer ment Area Treatment for Schematic Officer, ICAT by Khutovi, SDO (Aghugrass root level participants and Roukuosetuo, SDO nato), key note address by was held at SKK confer- (Pughoboto) Altogether, joint director - DSCO ZunDimapur: 44 Assam ence hall, Project Colony, 36 participants from 16 heboto Zhekheto Awomi, Rifles under the aegis of Zunheboto town on Janu- villages under Nanga Mela and vote of thanks by SDO Ghoki Zunheboto District (DSCO Zunheboto) GhoHQ IGAR(North) held a ary10.

Resource persons for attented the programme. suto Sema. fellowship on January 9, hosted by the Commandant and all officers of 44 Assam Rifles, graced by social leaders headed by, executive secretary DIMAPUR: Second day Apong cautioned that ill Phomching area for public ABAM Rev Dr. Mar At- of the ongoing ‘2nd Shep- effect of addiction, is not benefit, particularly the upa Phomching Nyupuh only the damage afflicted weavers and women. songchanger.

Pointing out yam The fellowship com- Shekho Khong (PNSK) on the individual addict, Conference’ at Longwa but a great loss to the so(Kochu) which is a famenced with a musical vorite food item of the performance by the Assam village in Mon district ciety.

Apong commented Konyak tribe, Lanukaba, Rifles band, followed by was today held with NPF working president and adthat the NPF under the encouraged the delegates speech from the eminent visor (Political) to the CM leadership of Dr. Shürho- to choose the right variguests.

Points for building Apong Pongener as chief zelie Liezietsu, president ety of yam suited to the a close tie, mutual co- guest, accompanied by NPF and chief minister respective areas for best chairman, NHHDC and T.R. Zeliang have created harvest, and also to preoperation and harmony working president women history by bringing all 60 serve the yam leave as a between the “Friends of wing, Bano Sanchu, presi- Legislators together and popular food item known the Hill People” and the dent Farmers Wing, Lanu- enabling an opposition as anishi with the help of locals were discussed. The kaba and other functionar- less Government in the a machine which, he asFellowship concluded with ies of the NPF central. state. We are hopeful for sured to help them avail it a prayer by Rev Dr Mar Apong, in his mes- outcome of an acceptable and also provide training Atsongchanger. sage, congratulated the solution of the Indo-Naga for the same. organizers and members political issue, he added.

A special number by of PNSK for the active role Briefly greeting the W. Ngamnyu, Myanmar’s played by the women or- delegates, Bano Sanchu students Longwa and culganization for upliftment informed that a training tural presentation (ComMushroom spawns of Phomching area and its centre for weavers which petition) by women groups would facilitate impart- of the member villages and kits were distributed people.

Appreciating Konyak ing training to weavers of Phomching area were free of cost to the participants for group cultiva- people’s fight against opi- by expert designers to be the other highlights of the um abuse in every form, allotted and established in programme. tion.

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Organic soap making technique by using different locally available fruits and vegetables and their economic advantages were also explained by the resource person.

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He also had an interaction with jawans at Kashiram Basti, during which he felicitated individuals for their outstanding performance in various fields.

He exhorted the jawans to live up to the reputation of “Friends of the Hill People”.

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we have come in terms of distance from home. This is one more step in the direction of going global and ambition of 50 global markets by 2020,” Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said here.

The first global launch of a new motorcycle in Argentina is reflective of the importance of Argentina and Latin America for the company in global map, he said.

Meanwhile, the company has also signed up Argentine soccer legend Diego Simeone as brand ambassador.

Simeone is the Best Soccer Coach of 2016, and for Hero, he is the second global sports icon after Tiger Woods.

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NEW DELHI, JAN 13 (Agencies): The country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on Friday (Thursday in Argentina) entered into the Argentina market with the launch of new ‘Glamour’ -- its first-ever global launch of the new product outside India.

Glamour is known as ‘Ignitor’ in Central and South American countries.

Apart from Ignitor, the company also launched ‘Dash’ scooter, Hunk and Hunk Sports.

Argentina is the 35th global market where Hero has entered and the company has opened 40 dealerships to begin with and will be going up to 90 dealerships by the end of this calendar year.

“This is the farthest

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book is on the MCLR-based system, but the number is very dynamic as more people are switching to the lower-priced MCLR rates at a faster pace.

The bank’s overnight MCLR has come down by a similar 0.65%to 7.90%while the highest cut of 0.70%has been effected in the 3 month and 6 months MCLR which has been reviewed to 8.05%and 8.15 per cent, respectively.

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rowers,” its head of treasury Shashikant Rathi said.

He added that the bank had effected a cut of between 0.75-1%in its deposit offerings right after the November 8 government announcement to scrap Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, which has led to a surge in the low-cost current and saving account deposits.

When asked about his outlook, Rathi said there is no more room for a cut at present and any further action hinges on events like a cut by RBI in its key rates or a surge in low-cost deposits.

The bank had also cut its ase rate by over 0.10%earlier this month. MCLR replaced the base rate in April last year for a better transmission of the RBI’s policy actions in borrower costs. He said 30%of the bank’s loan

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Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI): Country’s third biggest private sector lender Axis Bank today cut its interest offering by up to 0.70 per cent, following similar moves by all the major players in the system due to high liquidity post demonetisation.

The Shikha Sharmaled bank cut its marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) for one year tenure—which serves as the benchmark for a slew of loans including home loans-by 0.65%to 8.25 per cent, it said in a statement. The new rates, decided by the bank’s asset liability committee which met today, are effective from January 18.

“We have passed the entire benefit accruing from a surge in the current and savings account and a drop in deposit rates to the bor-

NEW DELHI, Jan 13 (Agencies): Budget carrier SpiceJet said on Friday it had agreed to buy 100 new MAX 737 aircraft from Boeing, with an option for 50 more, ramping up its fleet as it targets expansion in the world’s fastest growing aviation market.

SpiceJet said it had signed a deal for buying up to 205 planes from Boeing worth up to $22 billion at list prices - but the announcement includes 55 jets already announced in a 2014 deal and the possible follow-on order of 50 more.

“As part of this transaction have they (Boeing) not only been kind enough to give us good commercial terms but have worked hard to reduce the maintenance cost of the aircraft going forward,” Ajay Singh, SpiceJet’s chairman, told a news conference in New Delhi.

A source told Reuters on Thursday that SpiceJet was set to announce an order for as many as 100 new planes.

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Singh said the purchase rights include an option to buy wide-body aircraft for long haul journeys as the airline considers launching low-cost flights over long distances.

The deal is a welcome boost for Boeing in India, where SpiceJet is the U.S. company’s only major customer among the budget carriers now dominating the country’s air industry.

Indian airlines such as the biggest, InterGlobe Aviation’s IndiGo, as well as GoAir and SpiceJet have ordered hundreds of new planes as they rush to win a slice of the boom in demand for air travel.

SpiceJet has about 13 percent of the Indian air passenger market, behind market leader IndiGo, Jet Airways and state-run Air India.

SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh exchanges plane models with Raymond L Conner, Vice Chairman of Boeing Company in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI )

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Iran and Iraq lifted the Middle Eastern share in India`s crude diet to 64 percent in 2016, reversing a declines in recent years, partly due to rising prices for Atlantic Basin oil tied to Brent.

The average premium for Brent jumped against Dubai crude to more than $3 a barrel in 2016 from around $1.80 in 2015.

“In 2016 Iran ramped up its output to regain market share while Iraq segregated its production into Basra Light and Heavy to attract customers. Basra Heavy was sold at a discount, making it more attractive than rival grades,” said Haq. Iran`s share of Indian oil imports surged to 11 percent in 2016 from 5 percent in 2015.

Saudi Arabia remained the top supplier to India last year followed

by Iraq and Venezuela.

Imports from Latin America declined for a second year, with its share of imports shrinking to about 16 percent from 18 percent, while Africa`s share fell to about 15 percent from a fifth.

Gold slips, silver turns weak on global cues Mumbai, Jan 13 (PTI): Cuttign short its eight-day rising trend, gold today fell

by Rs 80 to Rs 28,890 per ten grams at the bullion market here today due to weak demand from jewellers and fall in its price in global markets. Silver also declined by Rs 235 per kg on reduced offtake by industrial units.

Standard gold (99.5 purity) declined by Rs 80 per 10 grams to finish at Rs 28,890, from its overnight closing level of Rs 28,970.

Pure gold (99.9 purity) also slipped by a similar margin to end at Rs 29,040 per 10 gram compared to Rs 29,120 previously.

Silver (.999 fineness) fell by Rs 235 to finish at Rs 41,255 per kg from yesterday’s close of Rs 41,490. Globally, gold fell after hitting a seven-week peak in the previous session as the dollar edged up and a technical correction set in, but it was still set to end higher for a third straight week. Spot gold dropped 0.2 percent to USD 1,193.66 per ounce in early trade. It touched its strongest since Nov. 23 at USD 1,206.98 on Thursday. Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 0.3 percent at USD 16.65, after hitting a near one-month high of USD 16.92 in the previous session.

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ance Industries, Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum and HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) last year resumed imports from Tehran, attracted by the discount offered by Iran.

“In most of 2016 there was a fight among Gulf producers to increase their market share and lifting of sanctions against Iran has intensified that fight,” said Ehsan ul Haq, senior analyst at London-based consultancy KBC Energy Economics.

In April-December, the first nine months of this fiscal year, Iranian supplies to India averaged a record 530,300 bpd, up from about 400,000 bpd before sanctions tightened against Tehran.

India’s 2016 Iranian oil imports were the highest in at least six years, according to the Reuters data.

Government data going back over a longer period shows the average was the highest since the 2001-02 fiscal year.

Overall, India imported 4.3 million bpd oil in 2016, up 7.4 percent from the previous year.

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New Delhi, Jan 13 (Agencies): India`s annual oil imports from Iran surged to a record high in 2016 as some refiners resumed purchases after the lifting of sanctions against Tehran, according to ship tracking data and a report compiled by Thomson Reuters Oil Research and Forecasts.

The sharp increase propelled Iran into fourth place among India`s suppliers in 2016, up from seventh position in 2015.

It used to be India`s second-biggest supplier before sanctions.

Fo r t h e ye a r, t h e world`s third biggest oil consumer bought about 473,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Iran to feed expanding refining capacity, up from 208,300 bpd in 2015, the data showed.

In December, imports from Iran trebled from a year earlier to about 546,600 bpd.

In 2015 refiners slowed purchases due to sanctions which choked payment routes, insurance and halved Iran`s exports.

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Germany forms special Brexit CIA Director nominee Mike committee led by Angela Merkel lists ISIS, Russia as threats

Pak concerned over Indian, Afghan spy ties Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS): Pakistan on Friday expressed concern over the “nexus” between the Afghan spy agency and India’s Research and Analysis Wing, saying that foreign elements were exploiting the already worsening situation in the country.

“The activities of Indian spy agency RAW and its nexus with Afghan agency NDS (National Directorate of Security) remain a matter of deep concern for Pakistan,” Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said in a news briefing.

In May 2015, the spy agencies of Pakistan and Afghanistan signed an agreement on intelligence sharing and coordinated operations. Islamabad has earlier too alleged that Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies support terrorism in Pakistan.

Zakaria rejected allegations that Pakistan was giving safe haven to terror networks in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata), saying the country does not allow its territory to be used for attacks against any other country.

Mike Pompeo be essential that the Agency provide policymakers with accurate intelligence and clear-eyed analysis of Russian activities”.

“Russia has reasserted itself aggressively, invading and occupying Ukraine, threatening Europe, and doing nearly nothing to aid in the destruction of ISIS,” he said.

Testifying before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Pompeo said this is the most complicated threat environment the US has faced in recent time.

The Congressman described Syria “as a failed state” that has become one of the “worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st

century”.

“This conflict has led to the rise of extremism, sectarianism, instability in the region and Europe, and the worst refugee crisis the world has faced in recent memory,” he said.

“ISIS remains a resilient movement, has metastasised, and shockingly has controlled major urban centres in the Middle East for well over two years,” he said.

“Whereas a few years ago, we focused on stemming the flow of foreign fighters going to Syria and Iraq, today, the concern is making sure they, and those they inspire, are prevented from expanding their reach, returning home, or slaughtering more innocent people,” he added.

Attacking China for its activities in the South and East China Seas and in cyberspace, he said it is pushing new boundaries and creating tension.

He also targeted North Korea for dangerously accelerating its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, with little regard for international pressure.

Musharraf applies for ‘foolproof security’ Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS): Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Friday filed an application in an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad seeking “foolproof security” in order to be able to return to Pakistan and appear in court in the judges detention case. An application filed by Musharraf ’s counsel Akhtar Shah asked the court to direct authorities to provide extraordinary security to the former president in view of “serious security threats”.

Until such security measures have been taken, the application said, Musharraf should be exempted from appearing in court. The application said it is “neither safe nor advisable” for Musharraf to appear in person in the court due to security and medical reasons. “Security conditions in the courts and otherwise have not yet improved,” the application read, and sought direction for authorities to provide security to Musharraf. ATC Judge Sohail Ikram accepted the application and issued notices to Inspector General of police Islamabad and the home secretary. The hearing was adjourned till February 9. At the last hearing of the judges’ detention case in

December, the ATC gave a one-month deadline to Musharraf to surrender.

The court had warned at the time that the former military ruler would be declared a proclaimed offender if he failed to comply with the deadline. The judges’ detention case was registered by the Secretariat police on August 11, 2009, on the complaint of Advocate Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam against the former military ruler for confining 60 judges of the superior courts for over five months and restraining them from administering justice.

The judges, including former Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, were detained after the proclamation of an emergency in the country.

Musharraf left the country for Dubai in March last year hours after the Interior Ministry issued a notification to remove his name from the Exit Control List.

Apart from murder cases of Benazir Bhutto, Nawab Akbar Bugti and Ghazi Abdul Rasheed, the retired general is facing treason charges for imposing emergency rule in November 2007, arresting judges and limiting their powers.

Angela Merkel Berlin, Jan 13 (IANS): The German government on Friday announced that it would form a special committee, led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, to approach the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU) and prepare for bilateral negotiations between the two countries. During a press conference, government spokesman Steffen Seibert said that talks with the UK would not commence until the British government formally declares the activation of Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, which would trigger the Brexit negotiations process, Efe news reported. However, Seibert stressed that “we need to be prepared”.

The committee’s first

Eating blue maize may reduce BP, cholesterol, fat New York, Jan 13 (IANS): Consuming blue maize may help prevent metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of conditions that includes high blood pressure and blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol, a study conducted in rat models has found. Physical inactivity, genetic profile and a diet with inadequate energy intake are other factors that drive metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome also raises an individual’s risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, the researchers said. The natural antioxidants present in blue maize may help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, diabetes as well as cancer, said Rosa Isela Guzman-Geronimoa from the University of Veracruz in Mexico. In the study, the rats were fed on a high-sugar and high-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks.

They were given blue maize extracts during a period of 4 weeks. The rats showed significant improvement in systolic blood pressure, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those not given the extract.

Paris, JAN 13 (Agencies): An icy storm has been lashing parts of western Europe, causing power cuts in many homes, felling trees and disrupting some rail services.

In France power cuts affected more than 237,000 homes as the storm swept across Normandy and regions north of Paris.

In Dieppe, on the coast, winds reached 146km/h (90.5mph).

The storm, nicknamed “Egon”, later hit southern Germany - mainly Rhineland-Palatinate and northern Bavaria. Power cuts and traffic jams were widespread.

E m e r ge n c y t e a m s were out in force during the night in France and Germany.

A woman died in Saint-Jeannet, in southeastern France, when a tree toppled over and crushed her. She had been getting her children ready for school, Le Parisien website reported (in French).

In some parts of France schools and colleges have cancelled classes.

In Soissons, north of Paris, the storm smashed a rose window in the historic ca-

A freezing tram in Bucharest, the Romanian capital is blanketed in deep snow.

thedral and damaged the organ.

Drivers have been warned of treacherous conditions on some German roads, because of snow and black ice. Three motorists died in crashes in Bavaria.

Meanwhile, flood defences have been reinforced on Belgium’s coast.

The cold snap across Europe has claimed more than 65 lives. Poland and much of south-eastern Europe, including Romania, Bulgaria, Greece and western Turkey, are in the grip of heavy snow and freezing cold.

Thousands of migrants in the Balkans are poorly protected against the icy conditions, as many

are still in tents and have little heating.

The UN refugee agency UNHCR said several migrants had died from cold and exhaustion in Bulgaria.

It urged Greece to move more quickly to transfer migrants to better facilities on the mainland, following a report that on the island of Samos at least 1,000 people were sheltering in unheated buildings.

The wind and snow in Germany forced Lufthansa to cancel 125 flights at Frankfurt/Main airport.

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn also set a 200km/h speed limit on high-speed ICE trains, which caused some travel delays.

Chinese daily says US risks ‘war’ over South China Sea

Beijing, Jan 13 (IANS): A leading Chinese daily on Friday warned the US of a “large-scale war” if it tries to block Beijing’s access to the South China Sea islands.

The state-run Global Times said that if recent statements become a policy when Donald Trump takes over as President “the two sides had better prepare for a military clash”.

It said any approach

by Washington to prevent Chinese access to the islands will be “foolish”.

The editorial in the

English-language daily, which is known to reflect the thinking of the Chinese Communist leadership, came after Rex Tillerson, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, called China’s activity in the waters (South China Sea), which see $5 trillion in ship borne trade a year, “extremely worrisome” and sought denial of its access to the artificial islands. Tillerson did not specify how the US would block access and further likened China’s island building to “Russia’s taking of

Crimea”. “The US has no absolute power to dominate the South China Sea. Tillerson had better bone up on nuclear power strategies if he wants to force a big nuclear power to withdraw from its own territories,” the editorial said. It called Tillerson’s statements “as far from professional” and said “China has enough determination and strength to make sure that his rabble rousing will not succeed.”

“Tillerson merely wanted to curry favour from senators and increase his chances of

being confirmed, by intentionally showing a tough stance towards China,’ said the daily. “He also lacks legality. If China is not allowed access to islands it has long controlled, does this also apply to Vietnam and the Philippines?,” according to the editorial. The Global Times called Tillerson as “the most controversial candidate among Presidentelect Donald Trump’s nominees for his Cabinet” and said he is considered the one most likely to be vetoed by the Senate.

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WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Agencies): Congressman Mike Pompeo who is Donald Trump’s pick to run the CIA, has listed out Russia, Syria, Iran and the Islamic State terror group as major threats to the United States.

Describing Iran as “the leading state sponsor of terror”, he alleged that Tehran has become an emboldened, disruptive player in the Middle East, fuelling tension “with our Sunni allies”.

On the Iranian nuclear deal, Pompeo said the US must be rigorously fair and objective in assessing the Joint comprehensive Plan of Action. “As the President-elect has made clear, one of my top priorities, if confirmed, is to assist in defeating ISIS,” Pompeo told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing.

“Radical Islamic terrorism is both a symptom and a catalyst of the terrible conflicts raging in the Middle East that have created both a humanitarian and strategic catastrophe,” he added.

Pompeo said it is a policy decision as to what to do with Russia, adding “It will

meeting is to serve for general planning from an organisational point of view and to identify Germany’s interests in future negotiations.

Along with Chancellor Merkel, other high-profile members of the executive will take part in the panel.

The committee will include two members of Merkel’s coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD): Vice-Chancellor and Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

In addition, Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt and the Chancellery’s Chief of Staff and Federal Minister for Special Affairs Peter Altmaier are also set to take part in the select group. Seibert said that, in the future, other departments could join the Brexit commission. “Special situations demand special reactions,” he said, stressing the unprecedented nature of a member state leaving the EU. Seibert added that EU countries were “calmly” awaiting the British government’s official notification of the decision, which, according to Prime Minister Theresa May, is set to occur before the end of March.

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Barack Obama has ended the longstanding policy that grants residency to Cubans who arrive in the US without visas.

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Ed Sheeran reveals song he David Bowie and George Michael to Entertainment sector set to be wishes he’d kept for himself be honoured at the Brit Awards 2017 the biggest industry soon: Yhome E T

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the citizens of Nagaland particularly the youth to look out for employment in entertainment sector

which was on a path to boon, said, the entertainment industry was set to be one of the fastest growing sector in the next five to ten years.

Speaking as the chief guest during the release of a Hindi movie ‘Target’, at hotel Saramati, Dimapur, Friday,Yhome pointed out that entertainment sector was on an upward scale every succeeding year.

He asserted that it was important for the people to understand such trends and shift from the traditional mind-set along with the level of education people were getting equipped.

“With our potential and talents, we need to start forging in such (entertainment) areas and stride forward and not remain ignorant” Yhome said. The programme was chaired by Srabanee Acharya.

d Sheeran has revealed that he wishes he had kept Tori Kelly’s song ‘I Was Made For Loving You’ for himself.

S h e e r a n c o - w r o t e, co-produced and features on the song from the US singer-songwriter’s debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile’.

He has also co-written hits for Justin Bieber (‘Love Yourself ’), One Direction (‘Littlest Things’) and Major Lazer (‘Cold Water’) in recent years. He admitted on New Zealand’s Fresh 102.7 NY yesterday (January 12): “I remember writing that with Tori and saying before, ‘Whatever we write, [it’s] definitely for your album, don’t worry about it,’ and remember halfway through being like ‘Aghhh, God I wish I was keeping this.’ It is a really beautiful song and it’s turned out so, so well.

But that’s one song that I wish I’d kept.”

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ky has said it will not air a TV programme about Michael Jackson after his daughter said she was “incredibly offended” by the portrayal of him.

The episode - part of a series called Urban Myths - had been due to air on Sky Arts.

Sky released a statement on Friday saying they had pulled one episode after concerns were raised

by Paris Jackson.

The broadcaster said it “never intended to cause any offence”.

Statement from Sky: “We have taken the decision not to broadcast Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon, a half-hour episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series, in light of the concerns expressed

by Michael Jackson’s immediate family.

“We set out to take a

light-hearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offence. Joseph Fiennes fully supports our decision.”

The stories had been described as “slightly tongue-in-cheek, mischievous and deliberately ambiguous” by Sky Arts on its website.

The episode told the story of Jackson taking a road trip from New York to Los Angeles with Elizabeth

Taylor and Marlon Brando after the 9/11 terror attacks.

Actor Joseph Fiennes had said he was shocked to be given the part of Michael Jackson last year.

On Thursday, Jackson’s daughter Paris said on Twitter that trailer footage from the episode made her “want to vomit”.

“It angers me to see how obviously intentional it was for them to be this

insulting, not just towards my father, but my godmother [Elizabeth Taylor] as well,” she said.

“Where is the respect?

They worked through blood sweat and tears for ages to create such profound and remarkable legacies.

Shameful portrayal.”

More than 20,000 people also signed a petition to boycott the half-hour episode.

The petition particularly objected to Fiennes’s casting as Jackson instead of a black actor.

“It’s easy to see why the story would make a compelling film - but it’s harder to understand why the actor best known for his role in Shakespeare In Love was the first choice to play one of the world’s most iconic black musicians,” the petition said.

Michael Jackson died in 2009 aged 50.

songwriter returned last Friday (January 6) after a three-year hiatus with two new songs, ‘Shape Of You’ and ‘Castle On The Hill’.

Both songs immediately smashed the existing Spotify record for one-day streams.

He has since announced that his new album, ‘÷’ , which is pronounced “divide”, will be released on March 3.

During a recent interview, Sheeran confirmed that he will appear on James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ shortly, and said he wants to show off his rap skills when he does.

his year’s Brit Awards is reportedly set to honour David Bowie, George Michael and late Beatles producer George Martin.

The 2017 awards ceremony will be held on February 22 at London’s O2 Arena. The Brit Awards nominations ceremony will take place tomorrow (January 14) Last year a special tribute was paid to Bowie at the event with Lorde performing ‘Life On Mars’ in honour of the iconic singer.

Now it has apparently been decided further tributes will be paid to the singer.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “After so many huge losses last year the organisers thought it was only fitting that they paid tribute properly.

“The focus is purely on home-grown stars, specifically David Bowie, George

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he’s up for five prizes including best international female, album, video, music moment of the year and hero of the year.

The 1975, Bastille, Christine And The Queens and Skepta all have four nominations while Wolf Alice, Kanye West and Adele have three each.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday 15 February at London’s Brixton Academy. All the categories are voted for by the public.

Meanwhile, 5 Seconds of Summer are going for a hat-trick of wins in the worst band category.

They’re up against Honey G, Clean Bandit, The Chainsmokers, Nickelback

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a nve e r S i n g h was seen smiling from ear to ear at the premiere of rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone’s Hollywood debut ‘xXx: Re t u r n o f X a n d e r Cage’, and he said he is proud that the actress is representing India internationally.

The Indian premiere of “xXx” was held here last evening and the occasion was graced by Bollywood bigwigs like Karan Johar, Shahid Kapoor, Sudhir Mishra, Irrfan Khan and Ranveer.

“It is a proud moment for me. I am very excited about the night.

It is a big Hollywood film, we have some special guests in the city. It is the premiere of ‘xXx’, starring Deepika, who is a special co-actor of mine and I am looking forward to watching

the movie,” he told reporters.

“Deepika is a gifted actor and an amazing movie star, someone whom I really admire.

I am extremely proud of her,” the actor said.

The star attraction of the evening was actor Vin Diesel, Deepika’s co-star in “xXx”.

Asked about his opinion on Vin and Deepika’s on-screen equation, Ranveer said, “The chemistry looks good in the promos, but rest I can only say after watching the movie.”

The film is releasing in India tomorrow, week before its US release. The third installment of the “xXx” has been directed by DJ Caruso and also stars Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose and Samuel L

Jackson. xXx: Return of Xander Cage Movie Review CAST: Vin Diesel, Donnie Yen, Deepika Padukone, Kris Wu, Ruby Rose, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Toni Collette, Samuel L. Jackson DIRECTION: D. J. Caruso GENRE: Action DURATION: 1 hour 47 minutes STORY: Considered dead for years, Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) is pulled out of a self-imposed exile when the xXx program is threatened by the Pandora’s Box, a device capable of unleashing global destruction using geostationary satellites.

Cage employs a group of thrill-seekers to help him find the weapon, as they clash against the formidable Xiang (Donnie Yen) and his team of highly trained

mercenaries.

REVIEW: Vin Diesel has a penchant for adding fuel to any franchise he’s attached to – if you’ll pardon the pun, and ‘xXx’ is no different. True to form, ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ pushes the action to the max with extreme sports, gun fu, bike chases on land and on water, jumping off a plane with no parachute – to name only a few tropes.

A treacherous villain, a sharpshooting sniper (Ruby Rose), a bumbling yet adorable hacker (Nina Dobrev), an enduring mentor (Samuel L. Jackson), and a charismatic DJ (Kris Wu) for the sheer heck of it; practically all the action movie clichés have been crammed into this flick to make it quite the spectacle.

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Meanwhile, it has been reported that Deadpool 2 will start shooting in June 2017, several months later than originally planned.

Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones has said she wants to play Deadpool’s sidekick in the sequel.

Producer Simon Kinberg recently said of the sequel: “I think Deadpool 2 will comment on anything that’s happening in movies today especially in superhero movies. The sort of glut or saturation of these movies and the proliferation of sequels is definitely something we’ll play around with.”

and Twenty One Pilots but didn’t seem to mind too much last year.

Biffy Clyro, who are up for two awards, launched the nominations on Thursday night with a special acoustic set at London’s Omeara.

Mike Williams, NME’s editor-inchief, said: “Every year we’re bowled over by the enthusiasm of the NME readers, voting in their thousands for their favourite bands, artists, tracks, albums and more.

“Covering every genre under the sun, this year’s shortlists reflect what an incredible 12 months of music we’ve had, both from returning superstars and brand new artists.

“We can’t wait to get them together in O2 Academy Brixton for the most rock ‘n’ roll night of the year. Bring it on.” Wolf Alice, The 1975, Bastille, Years & Years, Biffy Clyro and The Last Shadow Puppets are up for best band while Tame Impala, Green Day, Kings Of Leon, Metallica, A Tribe Called Quest and Tegan And Sara are nominated in the international band category.

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wo f a n - f avo u r i t e characters from Deadpool will definitely be returning for the eagerly-anticipated sequel.

Negasonic Teenage Warhead (played by Brianna Hildebrand) and Colossus (played by Stefan Kapicic) tried to convince Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool to join the X-Men in the original film, and will also feature in Deadpool 2.

“They’ll make at least an appearance,” co-writer Paul Wernick told Collider.

Reynolds – who kissed Andrew Garfield at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards – has recently hinted that his Deadpool could

ed what would have been Bowie‘s 70th birthday recently, with a special tribute concert at Brixton Academy which also featured the late singer’s old band, La Roux, Simon Le Bon and Def Leppard.

Meanwhile, singer Michael Buble is due to host this year’s Brit Awards. The last two years have seen the ceremony presented by Ant & Dec, while James Corden was the host for four years prior to that.

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head of the opening of Madame Tussauds in the national capital in July, Amitabh Bachchan’s life-like wax statue was unveiled yesterday at the curtain raiser.

Clad in a blue bandh gala and black trousers, the statue is so perfect that the Shehen shah of Bollywood himself got confused and thought it to be his photograph.

Tweeting a close up picture of the statue yesterday, which was retweeted by several of his fans and the actor himself. He wrote alongside, “This is a close up of the Madame Tussauds image in wax in Delhi ... gosh I thought it was my photograph.” Madame Tussauds museums, in Delhi, will be the first ever branch in the country and the 23rd branch in the world.

Michael and George Martin, who have all won BRITs in the past.

“It has not been decided yet what form the tribute will take but it’s going to be a tearjerker.

“There won’t be a dry eye in the room.”

At last year’s ceremony Bowie’s close friend Gary Oldman accepted the BRITs Icon Award on behalf of the family of the ‘Heroes’ star.

The actor also celebrat-

The Wokha District Anganwadi Workers And Helpers Union expresses our profound joy and convey our heartfelt congratulations to Anganwadi Worker Ms. Mhono Tsopoe, d/o Shri. Etsio Tsopoe of Pongitong Village for receiving the prestigious 'National Award for Anganwadi Workers for Exceptional Achievement' on 22nd Dec 2016 at New Delhi, conferred by Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development, Government of India.

The Union also convey our sincere gratitude to Mr. Merangtsungba Aier, Director, Social Welfare Kohima and Mr. Sorenthung Kikon CDPO Wokha for their continuous support, encouragement, motivation and guidance which had made it possible for one of its members to achieve such a milestone.

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Serena’s tough draw in quest for Australian Open No 7

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the quarter-finals.

World number one Kerber is seeded for a last eight clash with Spanish seventh seed and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza in the top half of the draw.

Ke r b e r, w h o b e a t Williams to win the first of her two Grand Slams last year in Melbourne, starts with a first-round clash against Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko.

Winning the Australian Open in 2016 sparked a memorable season for the German, who followed it up by claiming the US Open.

She has two potential testing opponents early in her campaign with a rematch against Russian teen

Daria Kasatkina, who upset her in this week’s lead-up Sydney International.

The 19-year-old Russian, ranked 26, shocked Kerber 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 in a second-round match played in sweltering conditions.

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard, who rediscovered some form at the Sydney International in reaching the semi-finals, is another potentially in Kerber’s way.

R o m a n i a ’s w o r l d number four Simona Halep opens with a match against American Shelby Rogers and could face a quarterfinal against either Ukraine 11th seed Elina Svitolina or experienced Russian eighth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova.

D i m a pur , J a n 1 3 (NPN): Zungamedem and Sovran entered the quarter finals of the ongoing MDCA Inter Club T20 Cricket Tournament. In the first match, Zungamedem chased down the target of 86 set by Zero Boys in 16.1 with the help of Funit and Moalong who scored 19 runs and 14 runs respectively. Earlier Zero Boys put up 85/10 in 19.1 overs with Moatemjen top scoring with 17 runs.

Bendangwapang 3/11 and Temjentoshi 2/17 were the pick of the bowler.

In the other match of the day, a totally resurgent ADC Tuli XI pulled off an unlikely victory as they beat last year’s finalist Sovran CC in a very low scoring encounter. Sovran bowlers did everything right and managed to restrict ADC Tuli XI to 78 runs all out in 16.1 overs. Chasing the target, Sovran got off to a flyer with their openers Yongsamong 22 runs and Imtisunep 12 runs putting up 45 runs. However Hazarat A d a m a n d Te m s u i n b a changed the complexity of the match totally. Hazarat finished with 6/12 in 4 overs while Temsuinba took 4/15 as Sovran were bowled out for 69 runs, 9 runs short of the target.

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Pune, Jan 13 (IANS): India’s outgoing skipper for the limited overs team Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said he changed his batting order according to the team’s requirement.

Dhoni recently stepped down from captaincy of OneDay International and T20 International teams. He also said he is ready to change his batting order again “if the team wants me to do”. “The top-order batsmen batted really well and I felt there was no explosive finisher at the lower order and due to that I was batting lower down the order,” Dhoni said while addressing the media ahead of India’s first OneDay International (ODI) against England, here on January 15.

“Over the years, I

changed my batting order according to the team’s requirements. I am ready t o c h a n ge my b a t t i n g order according to the responsibility given to me in the times ahead,” he added.

“As a cricketer, many things have changed for me since 2007. I debuted in 2004, was given the captaincy in 2007. If I see my journey since then, I had to change according to the team’s needs. I started in the lower order, then moved up the ladder. My batting order was never fixed. I used to get batting for 25-30 overs.

However, it changed in the last few years,” he added.

Dhoni also reckoned he prefers one leader in all three formats of the game.

“I don’t believe in split captaincy. For the

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With heartfelt gratitude, we the bereaved family members of Late Lhouliebeizo Zatsu, would like to express our sincere appreciation to one and all who extended their help and support physically, financially and spiritually at his sadden demise on 10th Jan. 2017 Though we are unable to express our gratitude to everyone personally, we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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The Zunheboto Range Union Dimapur expresses deep sorrow at the sudden demise of our leader Late Tokheho H. Sema, Exminister, who hail from Sukhalu Village, Zunheboto on 12th Jan, 2017. He was also one amongst the longest survivors of Interim Body Member (IBM), Late Tokheho H. Sema was a Charismatic Leader and a seasonal politician for yesteryears. His vast contribution towards Nagas and the Sumi's in particular in the field of social and political shall ever be remembered. His sudden demise has created a great vacuum which will be difficult to fill. At this hour of sorrow we convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray for the departed soul to rest in peace.

Born on : 02.01.1972 – Died on : 02.01.2017 We the bereaved family of Lt. J. Zubemo Humtsoe would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who supported us spiritually, physically and financially at the sudden demise of our beloved father.

Special appreciation to : 1. LBC Dimapur 6. Dimapur Moilan Union 2. Colonies 7. Staff 3. Friends 8. Yampha Village 4. L.B.C Diphupar A.B 9. Relatives 5. Dimapur Longtsung Union Loving wife, children and family members DP-461

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Born 1903 – Died 02-01-17 Words are not quite adequate to express our gratitude to all those who stood by us at the sudden demise of Lt. Hokiye Jimo (GB Lochomi Village). We the bereaved family members heartfully give thanks to all those who supported us physically, spiritually and financially in our grief moment.

It is our sincere apology to those whom we have failed to thank individually but we pray that the good Lord may bless each and everyone abundantly.

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Acknowledgement We, the bereaved family of Late Lhovili Tuccu would like to convey our gratitude to each and every individual, churches and organisations who stood by us physically, spiritually and financially during the illness and at her demise on 10th Jan. 2017.

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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

We regret our inability to thank each one of you personally for your love and support extended to us.

We pray that our Almighty God will richly bless each one of you abundantly.

Loving children, in-laws, grand children & relatives

06/09/1925 – 10/01/2017

MS Dhoni bats during a practice session in Pune. (PTI)

team, there has to be only one leader,” the star wicketkeeper-batsman from Ranchi said.

The 35-year-old also heaped praise on his successor Virat Kohli, saying Virat always wanted to improve when he got chances to play.

“Kohli and me have

been close right from the start. He always wanted to improve and contribute in the chances he got. I believe this team will be the most successful Indian team under Virat’s captaincy,” Dhoni, who led India to the inaugural World Twenty20 title in 2007 and to the ODI World Cup in 2011, said.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We the bereaved family of Lt. Imtimeren Longkumer (Dibuia) would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individual, families, friends and neighbours who supported us physically, spiritually and financially during the time of illness and at the sad demise of our beloved father.

We convey our special Late Imtimeren Longkumer Born : 14/1/1943 – Death : 7/1/2017 thanks to :1. Dibuia Baptist Church 2. Dibuia Compound Baptist Church 3. Dibuia Students Union 4. Waromong Students Union 5. Noken Baptist Church 6. Jangpetkong Students Conference We are unable to repay you for the act of kindness that you have shown to us but we pray that our Almighty God will bless you all abundantly.

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Loving wife, sons, grandchildren & relatives.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We the bereaved family members would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude to each and every individuals, families, friends, neighbours, organizations and well wishers who stood and supported us physically, financially, materially and unceasing prayer during illness and at the sad demise of our beloved Late Mr. N B Leiba Konyak.

We convey our special thanks to: Late Mr N B Leiba Konyak 1. Mr. & Mrs EE Pangteang, 4th March 1979 – 9th Jan. 2017 Parliamentary Secretary for Civil Defence & Home Guard and Sericulture 2. Department of Home Guard & Civil Defence, KMA 3. A. Nyamnyei, Ex Minister 4. Konyak Baptist Church, KMA 5. K.U Kohima Unit 6. KSU Kohima 7. Mopong Hongkong Union, KMA 8. Tobu Area Union Kohima 9. Mopung Chuket Telongjam KMA 10. K.B.B.K Youth Deptt.

11. K.B.B.K. Shekho Khong 12. Changnyu Union Mon Town 13. Rev TW Nyamyap NBCC Finance Secretary 14. Dr. Phola Konyak 15. Rt Director, Mr & Mrs Tingshem Konyak 16. Changnyu Village Council 17. Y.C.B.C 18. Changnyu V.G 19. Y.C.S.U We deeply regret our inability to thank each and everyone of you individually but it is our humble prayer that our Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

Loving wife, parents, children and relatives K-0084

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BERLIN, Jan 13 ( Ag en c i e s ) : C h i n a faces a one-year ban from international weightlifting competitions after three of its athletes were stripped of their 2008 Olympic gold medals on Thursday following re-tests of samples from the Beijing Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it had disqualified weightlifting gold medallists Cao Lei (75kg), Chen Xiexia (48 kg) and Liu Chunhong (69kg) from the Beijing Games after they tested positive for prohibited substances.

Lifters from Taiwan, Russia and Kazakhstan could be upgraded to the gold medals, although it is unclear if they too failed doping tests in the re-analysis. The IOC also disqualified five more athletes from both the Beijing and London 2012 Olympics, including Nadzeya Ostapchuk, of Belarus, third in the women’s shot put competition in Beijing, whose sample was positive for anabolic steroids.

The International Weightlifting Federation said last year that countries with three or more failed drugs tests in the re-tests of Beijing and London would be banned for a year from all international competitions.

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MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (Agencies): Six-time champion Serena Williams was handed a tough draw on Friday at the Australian Open, while defending champion Angelique Kerber has a slightly easier route towards another final.

The American powerhouse, bidding for a 23rd Grand Slam crown at the tournament starting in Melbourne on Monday, faces dangerous former world number seven Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the opening round.

Second seed Williams, who lost the top ranking to Kerber last year, could then encounter in-form Briton Johanna Konta in the fourth round and Slovak sixth seed Dominika Cibulkova in the quarters.

She could potentially then meet her US Open conqueror Karolina Pliskova in the semi-final of the bottom half of the draw.

Williams’ drop to world number two was triggered by her shock defeat to Pliskova at Flushing Meadows last year, which also denied her chance to better Steffi Graf ’s 22 Grand Slam victories.

Pliskova is seeded to meet two-time Melbourne Park semi-finalist Agnieszka Radwanska in

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MEHOPI KERA 12/02/1956 – 09/01/2017

Born on: 22.03.1962 – Died on: 10.01.2017 We the family members of Late Aokumdang, Deputy Kilonser, Minister of Internal Security, NSCN/GPRN would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every individual, unions, friends, families and relatives for your unconditional love and support during the illness and at the demise of our beloved father. Your prayers, moral, physical, financial and material support will be cherished in our hearts.

We pray that Almighty God bless you and your family for the love that you have shown. We convey our special thanks to:1. Shri Th. Muivah Ato Kilonsor NSCN/GPRN 2. Shri V. S. Atem Member Collective Leadership NSCN/GPRN 3. Cabinet office NSCN/GPRN 4. C.A.O. Ao Region NSCN/GPRN 5. Aor Linük Tenzüker Telongjem 6. Ao Linük Tenzüker Kinungtsürtem 7. Chaplee Department NSCN/GPRN 8. Town Command Mokokchung 9. Ongpangkokng Range Ao Region NSCN/GPRN 10. Dr. Longrineken Hon’ble MLA 11. Dibuia Union Mokokchung/Fellowship/Dibuiatsür Telongjem 12. Yimyu Baptist Church/Women Department/Youth Department 13. Yimyu Ward Council 14. Dibuia Village council 15. Dibuia Baptist Church 16. Dibuia Compound Baptist Church 17. Ongpangkong Compound Youth Union(OCYU) 18. Staff and Students of Town Higher Secondary School Mokokchung 19. Khensa Taxi Unit 20. All Nagaland Taxi Association Mokokchung Zone (ANTAMZ) 21. Epidexia zünga Though we are unable to express our gratefulness to everyone personally, we pray that Almighty God bless you all abundantly.

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Real set record 40-game unbeaten run

Asensio celebrates with Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Marcelo.

M A D R I D, J a n 1 3 (Agencies): Karim Benzema struck deep into stoppage time as Real Madrid set a new Spanish record by extending their unbeaten run to 40 games in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sevilla to progress to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday.

Holding a 3-0 first leg lead, a Cristiano Ronaldoless Real looked set for defeat for the first time in eight months as an own goal from Danilo and second-half strikes from Stefan Jovetic and Vicente Iborra saw Sevilla lead 3-1 inside the final 10 minutes.

H o w e v e r, S e r g i o R a m o s ’s p e n a l t y a n d substitute Benzema salvaged Madrid’s run, which now surpasses the

LeBron James leads all-star ballotting NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Agencies): Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James remains the top overall vote-getter in the second returns of NBA all-star fan balloting announced Thursday, with more than one million votes.

T h r e e - t i m e N BA champion James, already 12-time NBA all-star, has received 1.06 million votes and leads Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (963,110) in voting for Eastern Conference frontcourt players.

Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving, a three-time all-star, is first among backcourt players in the East with 971,362 votes, ahead of the 514,866 of Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade.

39-game unbeaten run set

by Barcelona last season.

“Possibly they deserved to win the game, but we fought until the end,” Real boss Zinedine Zidane told GolTV. “They deserved more tonight, but the tie is two games and (over the two legs) it is logical that we go through.”

Both coaches named weakened sides with one eye on Sunday’s crunch top of the table La Liga clash between the two back at the Sanchez Pizjuan.

H o w e v e r, i t w a s Sevilla who settled first as they forced Madrid onto the back foot from the off.

Kiko Casilla had already been forced into two saves from Sergio Escudero and Joaquin Correa before

D imap u r , J a n 13 (NPN): The 1st Lt. Haiziurangbe Volleyball Memorial Trophy will be played from January 24 at Deukwaram village. The winner of the tournament will pocket a cash prize of Rs.30, 000 while the runner up will receive Rs.15, 000.

The best discipline team will receive Rs.1000 and Rs.500 will be awarded to the player of the tournament.

The entry fee is Rs.1000.

The Peren district volleyball team will also be selected during the t o u r n a m e n t . Fo r m o r e information, contact 8131930337 or 9436240529.

Selection trial to sport academy Dimapur

Kohima, Jan 13 (NPN): Selection test for admission into Sp o r ts A c a d e my Dimapur in the discipline of football boys under 14 and 17 years ( as on January 31) would be held on January 19 and 20 at the state stadium Dimapur from 10am onwards. The prescribed application forms can be obtained from the directorate of youth resources and sports, Kohima during office hours. The application along with entry fee of Rs. 50 and two copies of latest passport size photo should reach the office at the time of selection test, informed Nizheto Awomi, deputy director, youth resources and sports.

Johanna Konta clinches Sydney International title S y d n e y, J a n 1 3 (Agencies): Johanna Konta’s preparations for the Australian Open began in perfect style as she sealed her second WTA Tour title with victory at the Apia International in Sydney on Friday. The British No 1 made it third time lucky against Radwanska with an emphatic 6-4 6-2 victory at the Ken Rosewall Arena.

The Polish second seed and 2013 champion, who beat her opponent in both of their previous meetings last year, was unable to cope with Konta’s dominance as she produced an 82-minute display of aggression and power.

Konta overcame a string of unforced errors to win the first set when Radwanska sent a return wide after 45 minutes.

And she increased her dominance in the second set, racing into a 4-0 lead and sealing the victory with a seventh ace on her second championship point. Konta, who did not drop a set all tournament, was watched by her sister, nieces and nephews, and said: “I was born here so this is a very special moment for me.”

She will now head to Melbourne with ambitions of emulating her success last year, when she went on to reach the semi-finals, although she has been handed a tricky opening tie against Belgium’s Kirsten Flipkens.

Johanna Konta celebrates after winning the final match.

Sania-Barbora finish runners-up Sania Mirza’s hopes of winning her second title of the season in as many tournaments dealt a jolt as she lost the Sydney International final with Czech partner Barbora Strycova on Friday.

The Indo-Czech pair suffered a straight-set defeat 4-6, 4-6 at the hands of Timea Babos of Hungary and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia in the summit clash.

Sania and Strycova made it to the final after prevailing over America’s Vania King and Yaroslava Shvedova from Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-2 in just 51 minutes while Babos and Pavlyuchenkova defeated Andreja Klepac and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 6-3, 6-4 in the other semi-final.

After splitting with Martina Hingis last year in August, it was Sania’s sixth final in eight tournaments.

She won the Cincinnati and Tokyo events with Strycova and the New Haven tournament with Monica Niculescu. It’s only at the US Open (Quarter-finals) and Beijing (2nd round) events that she made an early exit.

Last week, Sania had won the season-opener Brisbane event with Bethanie Mattek-Sands but ironically lost her world number one rank to the American, who jumped five places to dislodge the Indian from the top spot.

Sports Ministry lifts IOA’s suspension Naga Hospital colony youth sports meet held New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI): The Sports Ministry Friday lifted the suspension on the Indian Olympic Association with immediate effect after it removed the corr uption-tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents following widespread outrage.

The ministry said that it was revoking the suspension of deemed recognition of IOA handed down on December 30 last following its admission of “faux pas” while making Kalmadi and Chautala as life presidents. “ G ove r n m e n t h a s decided to revoke the suspension of deemed recognition of IOA with immediate effect in the light of the cor rective action taken by them in reversing its earlier decision making Shri Abhay Singh

Federer named world’s most marketable athlete in 2016

Roger Federer

M adrid, J a n 1 3 (IANS): A study prepared by the London School of Marketing has revealed that Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer was the world’s most marketable sports person in 2016.

According to the study, published by the Association of Tennis P r o f e s s i o n a l s ( AT P ) website on Thursday, the former World No.1, currently ranked 17th, earned nearly $60.7 million last year despite his “slow year in terms of success in his sport”.

Danilo powered a header into his own net after just 10 minutes.

In the absence of Ronaldo and Benzema, Mariano Diaz was handed a rare start up front and nearly levelled in bizarre fashion as Sevilla ‘keeper David Soria’s clearance ricocheted off the striker and inches wide.

However, most of the action in the first-half came at the other end as Casilla saved three times in quick succession from Wissam Ben Yedder and Luciano Vietto to prevent Real falling further behind.

To n i K r o o s f i r e d inches wide just before the break, but the vital away goal the visitors needed to kill off the tie arrived in spectacular fashion three

minutes into the secondhalf.

Marco Asensio pounced on a clearance from a Sevilla corner on the edge of his own area and ran the length of the field barely challenged before slotting below Soria.

That left Sevilla needing an unlikely four more goals to qualify, but they continued to pour forward as on-loan Inter Milan forward Jovetic marked his debut by volleying home Escudero’s cross six minutes later.

Sampaoli threw on frist-team regulars Samir Nasri and Vitolo in search of more goals.

And Madrid’s record run appeared to be over when Iborra forced the ball home from close range to make it 3-1 with just 13 minutes remaining.

However, Casemiro was adjudged to have been pushed inside the area by Matias Kranevitter five minutes later.

Against his former c l u b, R a m o s s h owe d remarkable calm to chip the resulting spot-kick down the middle of the goal.

And Benzema provided the final sting in the tale three minutes into added time when he saw off two tired Sevilla challenges before firing low past Soria to seal a 6-3 aggregate win.

Earlier, Celta Vigo and Eibar completed their progress into the last eight having already built-up three-goal first leg leads over Valencia and Osasuna respectively.

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“His successful endorsement deals show that personal characteristics can also be an important part of long-lasting sponsorships,” the study said.

Federer is listed ahead of American basketball p l aye r L e B r o n Ja m e s ($53.8 million) and golf players Phil Mickelson ($50.2 million) and Tiger Woods ($44.8 million).

Federer’s fellow tennis greats Novak Djokovic ($33.8 million) and Rafael Nadal ($31.8 million) are also listed in the top 10.

Chautala and Shri Suresh Kalmadi, Life Presidents of IOA,” the ministry said in a statement. “In the light of the above developments and keeping in view the larger interest of promotion and development of sports in the country, the Minister of State (Inde pendent Charge), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has revoked the suspension of deemed recognition of IOA, imposed on 30.12.2016, with immediate effect,” it added.

The ministry, however, asked the IOA to uphold the highest standards of probity and ethics in future also. “ S i n c e I OA h a s admitted the faux pas committed and regretted the inconvenience and embarrassment caused to all concerned, it is expected of IOA that it will uphold

the highest standard of probity and ethics in its functioning in future,” the ministry said.

I OA P r e s i d e n t N Ramachandran welcomed the ministry’s decision. “If the ministry revokes the suspension, it is good news for IOA. As far as I am concerned, if the government revokes the suspension, I am thankful to the ministry,” Ramachandran told PTI. Kalmadi and Chautala were elevated to the honorary position at the IOA’s AGM in Chennai on December 27, but the Olympic body was forced to reverse its decision after it was opposed by a majority of IOA members.

Kalmadi declined the post while Chautala said he would also step aside should the International Olympic Committee raise any objections.

Kohima,Jan 13 (NPN): Naga Hospital Colony Yo u t h O r g a n i z a t i o n (NHCYO) held its sport meets on Januar y 12.

Teisobou Sekhose, deputy director of youth resources and sports graced the inaugural programme as the chief guest.

Sekhose in his address encouraged the players to be determined and dedicated and to maintain discipline.

Players without having strong determination will never success in his/her career in sports, he said.

The chief guest also lauded the colony youth for organizing sport meet to unearth the sporting talent of the youth and bringing the members closer through such activity.

The various items played during the meet includes table tennis, carom, chess, 3 men soccer,

A female participant takes aim during the shooting competition of Naga Hospital Colony Youth Organisation sport meet.

volley ball and shooting for both men and women.

The closing ceremony wa s l e d b y A s e l h o u , chairman Panchayat NHC

Vizetuo Solo addressed the gathering and the prize to the winners was given by president NHCYO. Vote of thanks was proposed by

sports secretary Kuolalhou Whuorie while benediction was offered by assistant pastor CRC Dziesesielie Keditsu.

Ozil returns to Arsenal squad L o n d o n, J a n 1 3 (Agencies): Mesut Ozil will return to the Arsenal squad for Saturday’s game with Swansea, boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

The Germany international has missed the last three games because of flu.

Laurent Koscielny, fresh from signing a new contract this week, also returns along with Petr Cech and Alexis Sanchez – they all missed last week’s FA Cup win at Preston.

Full-back Hector Bellerin is still out along with midfielder Francis Coquelin and winger Theo Walcott, who needs another two weeks before he can be considered.

“Walcott was out for three-and-a-half weeks.

He will not be available for Burnley,” confirmed Wenger.

“He was not comfor table when he started to train, but I am not concerned. I think two weeks.”

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